Leonardo warns Lorena about their father's reaction to her relationship with Juquinha

Lorena reveals her relationship with Juquinha to her brother Leonardo, who warns her of their father's potentially violent reaction. Leonardo expresses concern that their prejudiced father might react extremely negatively to Lorena's same-sex relationship, fearing harm to Lorena or himself. The romance between Lorena and Juquinha is developing, with their first kiss imminent, and the storyline is noted by the author as a long-held desire.