While playing at the lake, Paulo and Eduardo find Anita's body. Francisco, the young woman's widower, confesses to the crime. Reporter Cassiano attempts to investigate the case.

Paulo and Eduardo see a mysterious man leaving Francisco's house and follow him. Cecilia meets with Renato. Adriano catches Isabel cleaning traces of blood off the car.

Ubiratan guides Paulo and Eduardo in the investigation. Dom Tadeu demands an explanation from Adriano regarding Anita's death. A new crime occurs.

Joel reprimands Paulo for investigating the crimes. Ubiratan visits the orphanage where Anita grew up and discovers that she had a brother. Renato is taken by surprise by Ubiratan.

Cecília is involved in an accident. Ubiratan discovers that Anita's grandmother is alive and pressures the mayor to speak about the matter. First Lady Isabel has a secret meeting.

Adalgisa discovers a secret of Geraldo's. Upon meeting Anita's grandmother, Paulo uncovers information about his past. Ubiratan confronts Francisco in prison.

Isabel is suspicious of the relationship between Adalgisa and Renato. The boys discover another death. Ubiratan reveals his past to Sister Maria Rosa. Two men break into the nursing home.

Another death occurs. Geraldo is surprised by what he finds at Francisco's house. Isabel discovers that Cecília is having an affair. A secret about Adalgisa is revealed.

Ubiratan and the boys discover Anita's secret. Sister Maria Rosa is the target of an attack. Ubiratan realizes that one person might hold the key to uncovering the truth about Anita.

A meeting at Hanna's brothel leads to revelations about the city's prominent families. Ubiratan is surprised by a letter he receives at the hospital. The mystery of Anita's murder is solved.