CHAPTER 14

After Helena changed her clothes, the trio went downstairs, hearing Loreta humming in the kitchen. Nilton enters the room before Bruno and Helena, and she holds onto Bruno's arm, catching his attention.

"What is a Blue Marine Fish?" she asks.

"Have you never heard of the best dish in the world?" Bruno asked, smiling. He takes Helena's hand and says, "Come, you'll have a unique experience today."

They enter the kitchen and find Loreta cutting the sea bass, while Nilton sets the cast-iron pan on the stove. Helena observes the fish, which is nowhere near blue, surprised.

"Shouldn't the fish be blue?" she asks, catching Loreta's attention, who smiles at her.

"There's no fish that is blue in color," Loreta begins, placing the fish in a bowl. "Come, I'll teach you how to make the dish. Boys get out of the kitchen; today, I'll cook with my daughter-in-law."

Bruno and Nilton look at each other, concerned. It's been a long time since they left Loreta unsupervised, especially with a woman.