Love Is for the Strong

On Mother's Day, Rita is worried about the absence of her sons Sinistro, the eldest, and Sushi, the youngest, who decides to prepare a surprise for her. Edna, the mother of police officer Digão, just hopes for him to come home safe. When a police operation invades the community they live in, a tragedy changes both families forever.

Sushi's death has consequences for both families. While Digão faces the investigation for the case, Sinistro and Rita deal with their grief and try to raise money for the funeral. Under pressure, Digão blames Lopes, his fellow officer for the occurrence. The community gathers to say goodbye to Sushi and is surprised by yet another violent police action.

Sinistro makes an aggressive move against the police that affects Crew. In search for justice, Rita tries to convince a witness to testify about the case, but the man is being intimidated. In search for the truth, Edna confronts Lopes about what happened. In despair, Digão causes an accident.

The Crew gets in trouble as they report the violence happening and Rato is unjustly arrested. The only witness to Sushi's death is unable to help Rita. Rodrigo discovers a lie by Digão. Regretful, the young policeman has a noble attitude. And the Crew unites in defense of Rato.

Free from jail, Rat notifies the Crew that he is resigning from the group. With the help of a lawyer, Rita is able to move forward with her investigation and obtains a key witness. Digão is sent to another police operation and his parents must protect him. The Crew unites for a collective action.

The Crew performs a successful intervention and devises a strategy to protect themselves from police pursuit. Rodrigo has to face the consequences of Digão's actions. Rita is surprised to discover who Sushi's murderer is. Captured, Digão runs away from home.