Hey, how you doin'?
Welcome, sir.
If you need any assistance, I'm Dora.
So, you're the one.
We spoke on the phone earlier.
Ah. That's right. Alberto?
Yes. Alberto.
Well, it's wonderful to meet you in person.
Professor, you were lying to me the whole time! I trusted you!
Luz, please understand.
It was the only way, but that's over now.
-I asked you not to visit my grandma. -You did. I'm sorry.
I just needed to learn more about you, Luz.
To find out if what you were telling me was the truth about your situation.
-Why would I lie about it? -Wow, seriously?
It's impossible for you to understand?
I made a mistake, okay?
I shouldn't have hidden it. I should have told you from the get-go.
Can't you find it in your heart to forgive me?
What other options were there?
It's hard for me to trust you now. I want to go back to my village.
Have you been completely honest? Well, let's talk about trust.
Why did I find you on that road? Where were you headed?
Don't wanna say?
No?
You see? Everybody lies.
Uh, Dora wouldn't lie.
No, uh… you know, you're actually right there because she wouldn't, but
she trusted me, didn't she?
-Hey. -Everything good?
-No. -Yeah. No, no, yeah. Everything's great.
We were just having… a family argument, that's all…
-Yup. -You know how families are.
No. There's no arguing in my home.
I mean, at least that's something.
It's funny you mention family. One of your cousins is here.
-You know what I've been thinking? -I've got no idea.
Your mind's always running. It's pretty hard to keep up.
But it's about Sabina, right?
I don't think I like what's happening.
She shouldn't pretend to be friends with Luz just to get what she wants.
That's what I thought! And Luz doesn't deserve it.
What's the point in having an election when she's gonna lie?
I like Sabina, you know,
but sometimes she pushes things way too far.
Getting involved seems like a bad choice.
The worst part is we can't even ask Joca for one of his brilliant ideas.
I think what's right… is to tell Luz before it happens.
Now, I'm curious, so I have to ask. Where did you hear about my bookstore?
Oh, your bookstore is very famous! You have a reputation for being kind.
And, well, I just recently moved to town.
I'm here to run the family business.
Mmm.
Honestly, I was getting a little desperate for some good conversation
with someone who loves books as much as I do.
Then you're obviously in the right place.
I'm a total bookworm.
There's nobody else? No one to help out?
No. No, it's just me here.
I'm the owner and the employee. I do everything.
Hiring somebody is never easy in times like these.
So you're a lawyer?
Yes.
You must have a great collection. I know how much lawyers read.
That's true, but the books I have to read are boring.
I see.
I just wish that I had more time for leisurely reading.
To be honest, I always dreamed of owning a place like this.
It's a second home.
You're welcome to come in as much as you like
to just talk about books or to read, of course.
I'm here.
-Hey. -Hey.
-How are you? -I'm fine.
This is Mr. Alberto.
-He's a lawyer. -Hi.
And, well, I hope a new fan of the bookstore.
This is Gael, my boyfriend. He's a professor at a boarding school.
Well, I've taken enough of your time. I should run, hmm?
-Oh, no worries. -Well, again, thanks for the conversation.
-You are always welcome. -Goodbye.
-Hurry back, okay? -I'll see ya.
-What a nice guy. So charming. -Tell me about it later, all right?
-Oh, sure. -Have a seat.
What?
For a while now,
I've been hoping to give this to you.
Dora, I've done some soul-searching the last few days,
and I wanted to apologize for my rudeness and for my impatience.
It's just that, um,
my investments have been successful lately, thankfully.
So money's on the way from a move I made, so…
I wanna take our relationship to the next level.
A first edition! Oh wow!
The cover art, it's in mint condition.
So great!
Gael?
You don't have to tell me right away.
I really don't know what to say.
Give it some thought.
And when you have, tell me
if it's a "yes" or "no."
I love you, Dora.
I want us to spend our lives together.
There's my Firefly!
Ká!
I've missed you so much!
These visits need to be scheduled. You know that. Right, Professor Marcos?
-Yes, of course. But I wasn't aware-- -This time, we'll make an exception.
Luz, when you're finished talking, I want you to return to class, okay?
Until then, why don't you use my office? I'll give you the room.
Okay. Thank you.
Thank you.
Katir, what is it?
-Did something happen? -Calm down. I'll explain everything.
But first, let's sit.
I just wanna know how you are.
I'm really tired, Katir.
I'm so sick of all the lying. I wanna come back.
Come on, little Firefly.
I just told Luz about everything, the whole story,
that I visited you, and that we kept in touch.
I've asked her to forgive me, but she's too stubborn.
She's furious and doesn't wanna understand.
Your teacher is right. Listen, we shouldn't lie.
But it was the only way he could protect you.
Right now, this is the best place for you.
And mynh kófa agrees.
Now I get why she didn't tell me about Grandpa.
I'm still mad at her, but I forgive her.
Ha mê, you're something else!
But, Katir, seriously.
Do you think it was smart showing up like this?
If people get suspicious, it'd be bad for us.
I'm sorry, Marcos.
Me too. I was also against it, but the kujá made me do it.
You know how she is.
It's pretty hard to say no to a Kaingang.
Yeah, she can be a little jene ki é.
Just like Isabela.
She felt that someone needed to come here and comfort our little one.
We know they've been keeping watch of the village.
Keeping watch over kujá.
But don't worry because they're still easy to slip by.
-Only you know I'm here. -Katir is the best.
If you do this,
they'll think you went that way.
But actually…
you're hiding here.
Hide like this, okay?
Will it work on any monster?
All of them.
But you'll never need to leave here, so you don't have to be scared.
We'll always be here to protect you.
Every time?
So you still think I'm just a little kid that can't do anything!
Hey, Firefly!
What's wrong?
You always say I'm Kaingang, but well, you're different with the other children.
Look, it's because…
-It's complicated. -Katir, you always say that though.
Confess!
Why is my grandma always afraid that something might happen to me?
-Was it a vision? -No, nothing like that.
Trust me. I would tell you if I knew myself.
But your grandma loves you very much.
-That's why she worries about you. -Something's fishy.
I know Grandma's hiding something from me.
What's that smell? That head of yours is starting to smoke again.
I can smell smoke coming out your ears!
-It's your head! -It's hot too!
-I think it's burning! -Nope! Yours is!
I also didn't know that your grandpa was a monster, Firefly.
I guess I kinda knew deep down.
They had Baltazar tied up, Katir. I hope he's okay.
He's a smart man, Luz. He'll be all right, but I'll find out.
So do you understand now, Luz, why your grandma's been worried about you?
She knew that if Carlos found you, you'd be in danger.
There's a right time for everything to happen in life.
I think you know very well, don't you?
All that matters now is that you know what's really going on.
You need to know that I, mynh kófa, and the Kaingang people
will always be there for you.
You'll never be abandoned, okay?
And Mr. Marcos, even though he's a bit of a coward,
he's brave enough to help anyway.
I guess he's right, Luz.
That's why mynh kófa wants for you to decide.
Now, after everything you've been through, it's time for you to make the decision.
And we'll respect it.
We just think the best move would be for you to stay right here.
I think it's too dangerous for you to go back right now.
Plus, if you stay here, it'll buy us some time
to figure out what to do with your grandpa.
Wanna prove how much of an adult you are?
Then… will you trust us?
Will you trust Mr. Marcos?
Emĩ kajã ve.
Or sourdough cake.
Don't be scared. It won't hurt you.
It's similar to corn cake.
Help yourself.
Mmm.
But I'm guessing that's not why you invited me over, is it?
Go on. Let's get right to it. Straight to the point.
I know we're on opposite sides… but I've never done you harm.
Oh, well, that's nice.
How about that nickname you gave me with the others? I bet it's real nice.
I can tell you if you'd like.
It's no big deal.
Nén kóreg fi.
It translates, um, to witch.
Or evil person.
I thought it'd be worse.
The way things stand, you and I both lose.
I lose because I can't have my granddaughter around,
and you lose, looking incompetent to your boss.
Good talk. If your point was simply to offend, then I'll just leave.
I don't mean to offend you,
but Baltazar explained to me how your boss treats you.
Baltazar talks too much.
Or talked, rather.
So it's true, then.
He was trying to tell me something.
What happened to him?
Baltazar can no longer help you.
But I bet you could.
I sure could use it right about now.
You know, it should be us women who stick together.
Your boss and my chief joined forces.
That won't be good for anyone.
Except for them.
Your games don't interest me at all.
This is no game.
We are two women trying to survive in their world, aren't we?
Thanks for the food.
Thank you for always helping me, krĩ kórég sĩ.
Whoa! So I'm Loony again?
Wait, you're leaving?
Are you coming to say goodbye?
So,
I'm staying again!
Now you know everything?
-You really have no idea. -Even so…
-Look, Luz, I told Mr. Marcos! -Joca, it's no problem.
Seriously, I get it, dude.
I also told them about when I ran away
and why they found me there on the side of that road.
There's no secrets anymore.
Now Grandma and Professor Marcos are working together
to save me from my grandpa.
That guy gets me so upset, you know?
I have no doubt we'll come up with a brilliant plan.
It's 'cause you have the best ideas up in that crazy big brain in your head.
You can always count on me, kamé friend.
Thanks, my kairu friend.
She'll be all right, Mr. Marcos.
And look…
everything you're doing for us, it takes courage.
No one else would be as brave. Thank you.
I should be thanking you guys for putting your faith in me.
What's important is that we're all on the same page now.
Now, what we have to do, more than ever, is be strong,
and it's important that we work together.
I feel like the worst is yet to come.
I agree. You're totally right. We should have a plan. A real plan.
Because sooner or later, Luz is gonna meet her grandfather.
What happens then?
If the kujá's saying Luz can't run from her destiny forever, well then,
yeah, let's just be prepared.
Excuse me, Lia. May I sit there?
-Uh, sure. Why not? -Okay, thanks.
Hey there, Luz. I'd say you're getting used to everybody.
You're not having bad dreams anymore.
No, I haven't had trouble sleeping.
That's so great.
Seriously, my mom, she tells me constantly that the more good we do during the day,
the better we'll sleep at night.
Attention, everyone!
Hey, hey, hey. What are you doing?
I'm not serving anybody standing up, got it?
No one makes a mess of the dining hall.
There's no mess here, Chef Ruin.
-Chef what? -Chef Ruin. Is that not your name?
Huh. I'll take that.
I just wanna say my brother and I are really happy to study at this school.
I know when you guys start to include us, this school won't be quite so boring.
Yay! Woo-hoo!
Hey, I'm not sure I like where this conversation is going.
So I was thinking that we should have a presidential election
to decide the fourth grade president.
And that leader will take our ideas straight to the principal.
Why? We don't need that here.
Anyone can talk to the principal and solve their problems.
No, no, no. I think there ought to be a position like that in the school.
We need a leader, especially now that our class is so much larger, yes?
It's ten now.
There's no need for that.
If you don't like it, then just don't run.
I'll talk to our supervisor and ask for the elections.
I don't agree. It's not happening. We need to be patient.
Erika still hasn't accepted your return to Brazil yet.
No, Mom.
Enough.
It was for her. Everything.
To ensure her financial stability.
I never abandoned her.
And now, she's big enough to understand that it was all for her.
I moved so I could provide a stable life for the both of you here.
I understand you perfectly, my girl. But she's still hurt, all right?
You two have been apart for too long. You have only ever talked on the phone!
But does she think that I like it?
Mom.
Do you know how difficult it was to get an opportunity like this?
But I chose wrong. It was a bad decision.
What? You have regrets?
For sacrificing yourself to improve our lives?
-It's just hard for a kid to understand. -Well then, when? Hmm?
It's already been two years.
Two years I have been back, and she won't even see me.
She could study in one of the best schools in Brazil!
She's been my reason for doing it all.
Oh, but you say she has all this resentment towards me?
You should realize, better than anyone, how the mind of someone her age works
and why she might feel like that.
Think about it. Her mother was never there and couldn't raise her.
Yet somehow, she figured out how to raise other kids.
But that is my job, Mom. Tell me, what should I do?
Honey, just have patience.
It's going to be a long while before you're able to win back her heart.
I know that, Mom.
You know what I would really like
is to tell her that I'm working on it
and that I know we will all have a life together.
Trust me, it'll all work out. You'll see.
Thank you.
All right.
You just make sure and get those documents ready, and we'll be all set.
How about that?
In the end, the girl's disappearance turned out to be good for business.
In a way,
Baltazar's actions will grow my fortune.
It's been beneficial knowing people in that community.
Business with those guys. Is it even possible?
Absolutely, yeah.
Well, of course, not just anyone could do it.
Someone like you couldn't.
You have to know how to talk properly.
And the proper way to act, you know.
That's all it took with that woman, Dora.
Dora? The girl's mother?
Yes, of course. She just might be the real mother of the girl.
I wanted you to come here to tell you that.
I went there and introduced myself as a lawyer who loves his books.
I started a conversation,
and boom-boom, we nearly became business partners.
-Sir, if I had known that-- -There's always a lot you don't know.
That's why I went and handled it. And the best part?
I enjoyed doing it.
Your job can be quite amusing.
So leave it to me.
I want you to continue to watch that community, especially that pajé.
I want you on that girl's trail. And her mother, I'll handle.
Boss, wait a second. How about you let me take care--
It's decided.
This is Super Firefly saving the school from the Farm Monster,
who came from a soybean plantation.
They used too many pesticides to kill pests,
and when the farmer ate the soy, he became a huge plant monster.
But they're saved by the pajé, who speaks with the plants.
That's the end.
This isn't something I would usually say, but
it's almost perfection!
Whoa, no way!
Wow, that's cool!
You are a super interesting writer,
and your artwork is really coming along too.
Thanks, Professor, but Luz's stories were the inspiration.
I didn't do any of that. That is your creation.
Don't you see? Thanks to you, we've learned more about your culture.
There's no doubt you're a great source of inspiration.
You know, in town, Lia, they're holding a drawing contest.
You should submit something you've made.
Well, I'm not sure. I don't think they're ready.
-They're so good! -Seriously good!
-You should definitely send them! -Okay, guys, no pressure.
You may sit down. Thanks, Lia!
Now, for our next activity,
we're gonna do something a little more, I don't know, intimate.
We're gonna draw something as long as it relates to your parents.
Maybe something from your past or imagination.
What is it?
Mom the Monster Killer.
I was thinking it sure must be cool
to have your freedom so no one bothers you.
No, you're wrong.
I wish I could make a drawing of my parents.
They aren't even memories, and they're never gonna be there.
Not even to argue or to annoy me.
And I won't be showered with kisses for no reason.
NOOOOO
GREEN JUICE!!! BROCCOLI!!!
I still can't believe it actually worked.
So, Katir, a friend of Luz's, who she grew up with and trusts,
shows up at the school at the best moment possible, and then
she understood that I was just trying to help.
Now it's all sorted.
-Oh, I'm glad! -Me too.
-That's so great! -Oh!
-Where did I… Ah! -What?
Ta-da! She asked me to bring this to you.
She said that she's really sorry for running away.
And not to worry about her.
Um, she's really something special.
She is.
Dear Luz, you…
are very welcome.
I hope that you have
a great time at school.
So, I went to Principal Isabela to discuss story time, and I had an idea.
How about a field trip to the bookstore. What do you think? I could bring the kids.
That's a wonderful idea, especially--
Yeah, this weekend. I'll get online and start to promote it.
Let's fill this place!
-Okay. -Things will get better.
They will. I really love your enthusiasm, Dora.
You bring it out of me.
I promise not to read it.
-Welcome. -Hi.
It's not for you, so you better not.
How can I help you?
Oh good, you're here. I wasn't sure you'd wanna chat.
Well, I almost didn't,
but why did you want to meet in secret though?
Because we never get to talk just the two of us.
'Cause you don't like me. So what's changed?
That's all in the past now. So let's put our differences behind us.
It's hard when they're staring me in the face.
Look, I'm sorry if I've offended you.
It was rude how I was treating you.
And I promise, I'll never again refer to you as a hick.
You've been rude since the day we met.
I'm sorry. Never again.
I was hoping that you might even wanna teach me some of that "Shingang" talk.
It's Kaingang.
Kaingang. Right.
A beautiful word.
Friends? How about it?
Sure, I guess better late than never, right?
Helô thinks that she'll have her class in line by the start of summer vacation.
Oh, does she really?
If she can, I'll be the first to applaud her.
-About Gael, have you said congrats? -Hey, guys. How's it goin'?
Hey, good. How are you?
-Ooh, cookies. You had one yet? -Really good.
Yeah, I did. Talked to Gael?
Yeah, he told me this morning. Mm-hmm.
What's goin' on? Wait, wait, I'll take a guess.
His investments have made him a millionaire, so he's retiring early.
Believe me, I wish that was it.
I put half of my savings in the man's hands.
If you ask me, I say you're both crazy for trusting Gael so much.
Well, actually, Isabela also invested.
But that's not it. It's much more surprising.
I thought he would never even ask her.
Same here. I thought he'd string that poor lady at the bookstore along forever.
What about Dora?
Huh? Don't you always hang out with her?
Her and Gael are engaged.
No, no. Hold your horses. That's not right.
-He said she hasn't given him an answer. -Yeah, sure. As if she'd say no.
Oh, well, there's my little…
My son, how are you doing?
I'm really trying. Just like you asked.
Where are your things?
So, that's what I wanted to talk to you about.
I won't be coming home this weekend. I wanna stay here with Joca and Luz.
Okay, gotta run.
I'm pretty sure my mom is on her way here, and I still have to go and pack.
You'll never guess where I'm spending this weekend.
At the beach! Yeah! Whoo!
-Have a good weekend. -See ya.
It's now or never. We need to stop Luz and tell her.
It'll ruin her weekend though. I mean, can't we just wait till Monday?
No! Please, no! No, please! Please don't make me, Adri!
Luz, we need to talk to you,
and we need to tell you something about Sabina.
I had a feeling you'd return.