Things are heating up around here!
Aren’t they?
And getting more intriguing!
I remember watching this through the first time and thinking to myself, my goodness, Reis is not a dancer!
I’m sorry!
She can clearly move her body, but moving to a rhythm is just too much. She seems to overthink every step.
On the other hand, I didn’t really care.
I actually watched a reaction on YouTube where the person commented that the dances being inaccurate takes them out of the moment. For me, it’s a quick thought and then it’s gone.
I want to mention it – because the dance wasn’t about how good or bad they could dance.
It was all about attraction.
A sensual dance, pressed against each other. Something Luiza loves so much she choose to do it every day. To find that someone you’re already attracted to is actually able to dance with you – enjoys it as well.
Damn.
Those moments were hot.
So hot, Luiza needed a moment to herself.
Ahem.
Anyway….
I do love this episode for many reasons.
Luiza’s private moment notwithstanding.
I love that Valentina took a bit of information she had and used it to her advantage without making it weird. She confessed this was the song they first danced to and gave as good as she got in the dance at home.
I liked that the switch flipped a bit in the dance studio.
Luiza was clearly more comfortable and Valentina not so much.
Valentina clearly enjoyed taking the opportunity to fluster Luiza and get under her skin in a less annoying way.
Meanwhile, at the dance studio, Luiza seemed to come prepared this time. Like she knew how sexy Valentina was going to be this time and braced herself accordingly, while amping up her own appeal.
It’s fun watching them play this cat and mouse game with such chemistry to back it up.
I honestly thought there would be no couple hotter than Marina, but Valu is giving them a run for their money!
Other things I liked in this episode was the clear fact that Luiza and Valentina are now on the same page.
Luiza mentions they talked the night before and decided to give each other a second chance.
One they have clearly agreed on.
I do wish we could have seen the conversation in full, but we get to see the result play out here.
Clearly, they’ve decided to be a couple. Set boundaries. Cleared the air between them and have decided on a fresh start together.
Luiza is letting Valentina into her personal space. She’s flirting back. Valentina seems more comfortable now.
I’m glad they found a common ground to stand on because the fighting was starting to be too much.
Watching them slowly come back together is amazing.
Even their ‘first’ kiss.
For the first time, we see Luiza worry over Valentina.
She asked if she missed her life. She didn’t belittle or berate her. She cared both outside at the BBQ and when they were on the couch. Luiza allowed Valentina the safe space to express her feelings.
And as I said before now has an understanding that Valentina is hurt by what’s happening too.
She’s not alone if she doesn’t choose to be.
Valentina opening hesitantly, indicates how much Luiza has hurt her, but how much she’s willing to try again. She still tries to connect with her wife.
Without pushing.
She’s only going as far as Luiza will let her. No further.
And I think Luiza finds it sweet and charming that Valentina wasn’t looking for sex or even a wholehearted physical relationship.
She wanted connection.
Which she has again.
Their first kiss was magic.
Their interactions were wonderful. I loved Luiza and Valentina both going for a goodnight kiss before remembering they weren’t quite there yet, in this awkward phase of their relationship was adorable.
Spending time with Léo was cute.
The very silly game at the beginning never fails to make me smile.
But then…
Then, this would not be a drama without something happening at the end to make me question why I like these types of shows.
Luiza finds herself covered in blood.
Even during my first watch, I clocked this as a nightmare, and it felt like a confirmation that Luiza or Valentina had suffered a miscarriage. Which was the big trauma.
It’s such an intense scene.
Reis does an amazing job, but I honestly couldn’t watch the end again.
It was so painful.
As someone who wants kids, that pain felt so real to me. The grief, the trauma. It rippled through the screen.
Kudos to Reis for nailing it and making my heart cry.
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