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00:00:00There's a spot on this glass.
00:00:14Straighten your tie.
00:00:17Who's been eating chips?
00:00:19People, I need you at your tip-top shape.
00:00:22It is not every day we get a jeweler of this caliber showcasing in our room.
00:00:27Oh, she's here.
00:00:28Stand up straight.
00:00:30I am honored, thrilled, and so proud to introduce you to one of the most sought-after jewelers in, well, anywhere.
00:00:39The inimitable.
00:00:41It is Abby Vandenbrink.
00:00:46Abby?
00:00:47Abby?
00:00:48Abby!
00:00:50Abby!
00:00:51What? What?
00:00:52I have been calling your name.
00:00:55My gosh, I fell asleep.
00:00:56Okay, Nadia needs that watch like ASAP.
00:00:59The duchess is here to pick it out.
00:01:00I was up all night making these.
00:01:03And ooh.
00:01:04Finally saved up enough for the gems.
00:01:06You have to show Nadia.
00:01:07She's in a marginally average mood today, and that's really the best that we can ask for.
00:01:12You are going to show her what you can do beyond repairs, all right?
00:01:19Okay, yeah.
00:01:20Yeah.
00:01:20I'm going.
00:01:21Okay, you're going.
00:01:22I'm going.
00:01:22I'm doing this.
00:01:23You're doing this.
00:01:23Yeah.
00:01:23I'm going.
00:01:23Now go!
00:01:26Just exquisite work.
00:01:29May I?
00:01:38Good as new.
00:01:39Lovely earrings, darling.
00:01:41Cool.
00:01:43I made them, actually.
00:01:45Thank you, Your Grace.
00:01:52Abby, when someone compliments your jewelry, you say you got it here.
00:01:58Even if it's from the mall.
00:02:00Right.
00:02:01Um, actually, I was wondering if you have time, I'd love to show you some of my other designs.
00:02:09Fine, but only because Rosie won't stop talking about you.
00:02:12And if I didn't value her opinion, she wouldn't be my assistant anymore.
00:02:18Hmm.
00:02:23So.
00:02:24Nope.
00:02:25Focusing.
00:02:27Hmm.
00:02:27I see.
00:02:33Your designs are lovely, but I can't put sketches in a display case.
00:02:36No, of course.
00:02:37I was just, I mean, I was hoping that maybe if you liked something that you might want to commission it,
00:02:43and I could take some time and, and fabricate it.
00:02:46Oh, Abby, that's not the way any of this works.
00:02:49Well, you've done it for others in the past.
00:02:51Those designers already had a body of work to display.
00:02:54You have one pair of earrings and a dozen unrealized designs.
00:02:58Unrealized for now.
00:03:00You must make a name for yourself first, and then we'll display your designs and your beautiful jewelry.
00:03:07Not the other way around.
00:03:09We are Davidsons.
00:03:10But good job on the Duchess's watch.
00:03:13Keep it up.
00:03:13How do you make a name for yourself if no one will give you a chance?
00:03:25Oh, well, I'm glad you asked.
00:03:27It is a matter of buzz.
00:03:29Now, you see, nobody wants you until everybody wants you.
00:03:33Trust me.
00:03:33I have been working for Nadia for a very long time, and this is the way you get her to take notice.
00:03:40Make it sound so easy.
00:03:41All you have to do is jump right in.
00:03:43You know, it's like some of your PTO days and make some of those sketches a reality.
00:03:47Yeah, because diamonds and emeralds are so accessible with my salary.
00:03:51Right.
00:03:53You couldn't use, like, the cheaper stuff.
00:03:56Okay.
00:03:57I'd be disowned in my family.
00:03:59Besides, I want to make jewelry that makes a statement.
00:04:01Ah, yes, like, look how rich I am.
00:04:05Or, don't you wish you were me?
00:04:08Okay, I was thinking more, like, classy, demure, mindful.
00:04:13Mindful, yes.
00:04:15Oh, yes.
00:04:18It's Belgium.
00:04:20Your grandpa?
00:04:21Not his number.
00:04:24Hello?
00:04:26Abby Vanderblink?
00:04:27This is Jules Peters from Belfia Spank of Antwerp.
00:04:30Uh, hi, how can I help you?
00:04:32We are having an issue with your grandfather's shop, and your name was added to the trust after your grandmother passed.
00:04:40It was?
00:04:41The shop has been in arrears for several months.
00:04:45We were hoping you could help remedy the situation so we wouldn't have to take any plastic action.
00:04:50Yes, my grandmother used to handle the finances, so I'm sure something just fell through the cracks.
00:04:56Yes, that is what we believe as well.
00:04:58Okay, well, thank you for calling, and I will take care of it, Mr. Peters.
00:05:02He always said he would leave the shop to me, but I thought it was just talk.
00:05:08I mean, he knows how you feel about it.
00:05:11He's taught me everything I know.
00:05:13I hope it's okay.
00:05:15He seems fine when we talk.
00:05:16He says he's just preparing for the Antwerp Diamond Festival.
00:05:20Obviously, there's something he's not telling me.
00:05:22Do you think he's struggling without your grandma?
00:05:25I mean, it hasn't even been a year yet.
00:05:26You know what, I think I am going to take those PTO days and go and check on him.
00:05:31I mean, it's not like I'm doing anything here for Valentine's Day.
00:05:34I told you not to leave Keith until after Valentine's Day.
00:05:38I'm kidding.
00:05:39I'm kidding.
00:05:40I think this trip is a great idea.
00:05:41You know, maybe he'll have some gems hanging around that he can spare, you know?
00:05:45Find some inspiration there.
00:05:48What are we creating?
00:05:49Buzz.
00:05:49That's right.
00:05:50Buzz.
00:05:51That's what I'm talking about.
00:05:56It's amazing living in the day.
00:06:26All the colors like you've never seen.
00:06:30You know we've got the good life.
00:06:34Living all the highlights.
00:06:38Colors, they're looking so bright.
00:06:41You know we've got the good life.
00:06:44Woo!
00:06:52Wow.
00:06:54Edgy, edgy.
00:06:55Oh, Edgy.
00:06:56Oh, Edgy.
00:06:57Edgy.
00:06:58Edgy.
00:06:58Edgy.
00:06:59Edgy.
00:06:59Help me live.
00:07:00Oh, uh, sorry.
00:07:02Um, it's, uh, langsam.
00:07:04You speak English?
00:07:05Yes.
00:07:06They're closed.
00:07:08They're closed.
00:07:12Um, I can, I can fix that for you.
00:07:15Let's see.
00:07:18Oh, yeah.
00:07:19The prongs aren't broken.
00:07:20They're just loose.
00:07:20Let's see.
00:07:26What are you doing?
00:07:28The store wasn't open then, and she was concerned, so.
00:07:30Five minutes, we open.
00:07:33Actually, you know what?
00:07:34Can you hold this?
00:07:36By all means.
00:07:40Just have this.
00:07:41You know, diamonds can be heirlooms, and I, you know, I get why she's concerned when you,
00:07:47when you lose them.
00:07:48You're American?
00:07:50Yes.
00:07:51Yes.
00:07:52But I, um, I spent a lot of time here as a child.
00:07:56What, in Antwerp?
00:07:57Or the diamond district?
00:07:59Both.
00:07:59My family's from here.
00:08:01This place has sure changed.
00:08:03Yeah, well, we just renovated it with the latest technology and electronic displays.
00:08:08And I thought the appeal of this neighborhood was the old world charm.
00:08:13Well, I guess the thought is we must attract the interest of the next generation.
00:08:17Of course, but, I mean, it's a little much.
00:08:22You're very good, huh?
00:08:23Oh, thank you.
00:08:25Bye.
00:08:25It's a passion.
00:08:27Okay.
00:08:29There you go.
00:08:30Good as new.
00:08:33Voila.
00:08:35Merci.
00:08:37My pleasure.
00:08:38It's a beautiful ring.
00:08:40Where did I find you?
00:08:41Oh, um, band and brace.
00:08:44Around the corner.
00:08:47You've got skills.
00:08:51Must be the spirit of the neighborhood, I guess.
00:08:54So it is.
00:08:57Have a good day.
00:08:59Yeah, you too.
00:09:05What was that?
00:09:07I'm afraid we just lost Miss Reynard as a customer.
00:09:10That's unfortunate.
00:09:11Van den Brinks strikes again.
00:09:14Yeah, thanks, boy.
00:09:30I don't.
00:09:38Bamba.
00:09:38Evie, why didn't you tell me you were coming?
00:09:46Surprise.
00:09:47Wonderful surprise.
00:09:53The bank didn't need to border you.
00:09:55You have a job and a life in the States.
00:09:58I'm there.
00:09:59I'm fine.
00:10:01Bamba.
00:10:02It's not fine.
00:10:05You can tell me the truth.
00:10:07You know how much I love this place.
00:10:10I'm here to help you.
00:10:14One day she wasn't well.
00:10:18And the next week, she was gone.
00:10:23She did everything for me.
00:10:26I know.
00:10:27She was the best part of me.
00:10:30You were the best part of each other.
00:10:32I tried to get your mother interested in this life here.
00:10:38Yeah, she had to marry a Navy man and move to the States.
00:10:44At least, you have a love for him.
00:10:47You guys built something incredible together.
00:10:52One day, it will be yours.
00:10:55But it's yours now, so I want to help you preserve it.
00:11:02Yeah.
00:11:05I suppose it's a bit of a bad luck.
00:11:09Um, yeah, what happened to Luca?
00:11:11Is he not working for you anymore?
00:11:14It was too much money.
00:11:16I'm perfectly capable.
00:11:18Hey, but you're only one person.
00:11:20You need some help in the shop.
00:11:23I don't know how I let it come to this point.
00:11:26Okay, so we're going to finish the repairs and get you current,
00:11:31and then you can get back to doing what you do best.
00:11:34Designing.
00:11:37Okay, I have two weeks.
00:11:39We're going to get it all done.
00:11:40And the fact that my visit coincides with the festival is just an added bonus.
00:11:47I don't think I've attended since I was in middle school.
00:11:50It hasn't changed much.
00:11:52Well, the neighborhood sure has.
00:11:55Remy and Sons did a complete overhaul of their shop.
00:11:58It's like the old world charm.
00:12:01Gone.
00:12:02Yeah.
00:12:03We don't need gimmicks like Peter Remy.
00:12:05And I know that your piece for the competition is going to pull out a win,
00:12:09and with that prize money, we're going to get settled up with the bank
00:12:12and show Peter Remy what's what.
00:12:17What?
00:12:18I'm not entering.
00:12:20It's too much.
00:12:21Trying to keep up has taken all my attention.
00:12:24This is all repairs.
00:12:26Designing is what you love.
00:12:28I could say the same about you.
00:12:29Are you designing your custom pieces?
00:12:33I'm trying.
00:12:35You instilled in me a very expensive aesthetic.
00:12:38Sometimes repair must pay the bills.
00:12:41I used to love watching you compete and win year after year.
00:12:47It's one of the greatest joys of my childhood.
00:12:49I'll try again next year when there's more time.
00:12:52After all, my abitji is here to save the day.
00:12:56Hmm?
00:12:57Yeah.
00:12:58Oh, I forgot the lobster clasps.
00:13:01For the necklace.
00:13:02It's fine.
00:13:03I'm here to help.
00:13:05I will go to the mart and get some.
00:13:07Are you sure?
00:13:09The mart is not always so welcoming to outside.
00:13:13Bomba.
00:13:14Come on.
00:13:15I've been there a dozen times.
00:13:17How hard can it be?
00:13:18How hard can it be?
00:13:22Oh, excuse me.
00:13:28Do you have a entrance pass, ma'vrouw?
00:13:30Excuse me?
00:13:32Welcome.
00:13:34A entrance pass.
00:13:35Okay.
00:13:36I'm Abby Vandenbrink.
00:13:38From Vandenbrink Jewelers.
00:13:40Jewelry mart here is a bit different than in the States.
00:13:43It's okay.
00:13:44I can't help you later.
00:13:45Do you want me to come in?
00:13:46Yeah.
00:13:47Okay.
00:13:48He says you can come in.
00:13:49But only with me.
00:13:51Excellent.
00:13:58Thank you for this.
00:14:00So do you do that often?
00:14:02What?
00:14:02Do what?
00:14:03Swoop in on a damsel in distress.
00:14:06Get to be the hero.
00:14:06Save the day.
00:14:07Oh, if I was trying to be a hero, I would go much bigger than lobster clasps.
00:14:12Clasps.
00:14:12Fair.
00:14:12You were quite the hero yourself earlier on the street corner.
00:14:18Skills of an expert.
00:14:19All in a day's work.
00:14:20But thank you for this.
00:14:22I do appreciate it.
00:14:23Yeah, you better.
00:14:24After stealing away one of our customers.
00:14:26What do you mean?
00:14:27I guess we weren't introduced properly earlier.
00:14:31I'm Alexander Remy.
00:14:33You're the Anson's part of the name.
00:14:38I am.
00:14:39And from the moment you said Van den Brink, I knew you were a force to be reckoned with.
00:14:44I wasn't trying to poach anyone.
00:14:46She needed help.
00:14:47You weren't open.
00:14:48That's what superheroes do.
00:14:51We met once when I was like 12.
00:14:54I was here for the competition.
00:14:55It was between your dad and my bompa.
00:14:58And we were cheering them on.
00:15:03That was you.
00:15:05You had quite the spirit back then.
00:15:07I still do.
00:15:09Van den Brinks take great pride in our work.
00:15:11As do we Remy's.
00:15:13And as I recall, I believe we took the victory.
00:15:18That year.
00:15:19And the year before.
00:15:20And the year before.
00:15:21And the year before.
00:15:22This year will be no different.
00:15:23Don't underestimate us.
00:15:25Okay, we might not be cutting edge.
00:15:27But our work speaks for itself.
00:15:29And yet we'll still emerge victorious next week.
00:15:32You seem pretty sure of yourself.
00:15:33Well, I understood that your grandfather is sitting out of the competition this year.
00:15:38No.
00:15:40So the rumors aren't true?
00:15:42No.
00:15:43Well, he's not entered the competition yet, so.
00:15:46Well, that's because he's not competing.
00:15:51I am.
00:15:52I'm a van den Brink.
00:15:54I'm a designer.
00:15:55And so here I am.
00:15:59Represent.
00:16:00Wow.
00:16:01This contest is taking an interesting turn.
00:16:04Yeah.
00:16:05I'd say so.
00:16:06You better get going.
00:16:07Hmm.
00:16:08Because the registration is closing tonight.
00:16:10Yeah, that's where I was headed.
00:16:12Of course you were.
00:16:13Good luck to you, mister.
00:16:14Yeah, good luck to you, uh...
00:16:16Man, I'm right.
00:16:20I think it's a wonderful idea.
00:16:22It's like my mind had a mouth of its own.
00:16:26I just...
00:16:28I just...
00:16:29I just blurted it out before I could stop it.
00:16:31It was fate.
00:16:33No, no, Bamba, it's not.
00:16:35Um, I've never done anything like this before.
00:16:38So, where's that?
00:16:40Every journey has its first step.
00:16:43You're more than capable of not only entering, but winning.
00:16:47I thought you were.
00:16:49I know your talent.
00:16:50And with this, your boss will know, too.
00:16:52I wish I had your confidence.
00:16:54I help as much as I can.
00:16:57You have eight days, and you will be ready.
00:17:01Yeah.
00:17:04Yeah.
00:17:05I'll be ready.
00:17:14Rosie.
00:17:15Hey, I got your text.
00:17:16Sorry, I couldn't call before my lunch break.
00:17:18I can't believe you entered the competition.
00:17:21Okay, tell me everything so I can relate to Nadia.
00:17:24She watches it religiously on the trades.
00:17:27Okay, so, there's this guy.
00:17:29Oh, okay.
00:17:30Guy.
00:17:31Do tell.
00:17:32No, it's not that kind of guy.
00:17:34That's too bad.
00:17:35I mean, how amazing would it be if you ran off to Europe and fell in love?
00:17:38Okay, slow your roll, Rosie.
00:17:40He's a jeweler.
00:17:42It's Remy and Sons.
00:17:44There's this kind of rivalry.
00:17:46Between his dad and my grandfather.
00:17:49They ping pong back and forth.
00:17:51One year, my bumble will win, and then the next year, Remy and Sons.
00:17:54Oh, okay.
00:17:55Hold up.
00:17:55And Sons is cute.
00:17:57His name is Alexander, and yes, he's not terrible looking.
00:18:01But I felt like he was kind of baiting me, and I couldn't let him get away with it.
00:18:05So, now I am going to humiliate myself in front of the entire Antwerp Diamond District.
00:18:11Uh-uh.
00:18:11Uh-uh.
00:18:12No.
00:18:13No, you are not.
00:18:14You are going to do amazing.
00:18:18Ah, Nadia is going to flip when she hears this.
00:18:21This is exactly what she wants to hear.
00:18:23I hope so.
00:18:25Thanks, Rosie.
00:18:26At any time, keep me posted on your progress.
00:18:29I will.
00:18:30Oh, oh, wait.
00:18:31And, uh, if Anne's sons, you know, ask you out for, like, a coffee or something, say yes.
00:18:37It's almost Valentine's Day.
00:18:39Okay, yes, bye.
00:18:47Hello.
00:18:49Uh, Machigan Fritter, please.
00:18:52Oh, good pronunciation.
00:18:54In Fritja.
00:18:55Okay.
00:18:56Yeah, I think I found your greatest skill.
00:18:58What, I only have one?
00:19:00I don't know, but you're real good at sneaking up on people.
00:19:02Oh, the bad guys are here coming.
00:19:04They can't run.
00:19:06Wait, am I the bad guy in this scenario?
00:19:07Absolutely not.
00:19:10So you're working on your designs?
00:19:11I'll never tell.
00:19:12You're not getting my secrets.
00:19:14I wouldn't dare ask.
00:19:16But I thought you're new to this, so maybe I could give you some tips.
00:19:20Well, why would my competition want to help me?
00:19:23I'm not your competition.
00:19:24My dad is.
00:19:26Right, well, maybe you're fishing for information for him.
00:19:29Okay, well, maybe it's not about the contest at all.
00:19:32Maybe I just find you intriguing.
00:19:35And I want to know more about you.
00:19:37Oh.
00:19:41An American who likes fries with mayo.
00:19:44A lot thickens.
00:19:46People in the States don't get it, but I was trained right by my grandparents.
00:19:50It really is the only way to do it.
00:19:53So, your parents, aren't they in the diamond business?
00:19:57Well, my dad was a Navy man, and he met my mom here while he was stationed.
00:20:03And now he's the captain of a cruise ship, and she's the pastry chef on board.
00:20:08I moved around a lot when I was a kid.
00:20:09It's the military way.
00:20:12But you came here to visit.
00:20:13It's my favorite place in the world.
00:20:16Watching my grandparents create something exquisite out of nothing but imagination.
00:20:22It's a beautiful thought, but it's a slow process, because we live in the instant gratification generation.
00:20:28People want things now.
00:20:30They don't want to wait months for fabrication.
00:20:32And I find that so sad.
00:20:34If we fabricate, it can still be beautiful.
00:20:36Like my dad says, we have to do whatever it takes to stay alive in this shrinking marketplace.
00:20:40But it's missing passion.
00:20:43The craftsmanship, the attention to detail.
00:20:46It's also missing the profits.
00:20:49It's just, it's never been about the money for me.
00:20:50It's just, it's about the love of it.
00:20:54Can we not have both?
00:20:56Passion, beauty, everything a heart could possibly desire.
00:21:01Well, I guess this competition's the first step toward finding out.
00:21:10Oh, there's a check on the desk for you to sign.
00:21:12I'm going to make the first payment to the bank today.
00:21:18Will you come with me to the festival opening today?
00:21:21It's the first meeting of the contestants, and I feel a bit like a fish out of water here.
00:21:29Of course, you're representing Van den Brinks.
00:21:33I happily make a showing.
00:21:36Thank you, Bon Bon.
00:21:37Um, what do you know about Alexander Remy?
00:21:44Nice boy, nothing like his father.
00:21:46Not a creative bone in his body.
00:21:50But his business sense is fantastic.
00:21:54He knows how to create buzz.
00:21:56But there are other ways.
00:21:58Like this competition.
00:22:00It's the equivalent of a Michelin star for jurors.
00:22:04Not to mention the 100,000 euro prize.
00:22:07Yes, which would get us squared up with the bank and some left over.
00:22:12Home is where the heart is.
00:22:15That's the theme for this year.
00:22:17And what are you thinking?
00:22:18I don't even know.
00:22:21Moving around so much, when dad was on active duty.
00:22:27No place ever really felt like home to me.
00:22:29Sometimes, home is like a feeling.
00:22:34For me, it was your grandmother.
00:22:37Wherever she was, that was home.
00:22:40You must dig deep, Abitja.
00:22:43And find out what home means to you.
00:22:47This is exactly like I remember it.
00:22:57I was always so mad when mom and dad wouldn't let me miss school for this every year.
00:23:01I always wished it took place in the summer.
00:23:03We should do this every year.
00:23:07My job isn't so generous with time off.
00:23:09It took me three years to accrue enough days for this visit.
00:23:13After competition, your boss will be begging you to design for her.
00:23:17You always know just the right thing to say.
00:23:21I'm so happy to be here with you.
00:23:23I'd say we're all happy you're here.
00:23:27Peter.
00:23:28Laurent, I understand you've given your slot to the next generation.
00:23:32It is risky utilizing an amateur.
00:23:35I'll give you that.
00:23:37Dad, the next generation just might surprise you.
00:23:42I doubt that very much.
00:23:44But I can't wait to see.
00:23:46She makes original pieces, beautiful ones.
00:23:50None of these 3D, mass-produced, and knock-off-designed uses.
00:23:55Oh, my God.
00:23:56We may sell those things, but we do not cheat with anything mass-produced for a competition.
00:24:02An original piece is being fabricated in our shop as we speak.
00:24:07Is that so?
00:24:08It is.
00:24:09By my son, in fact.
00:24:11I'm sorry, what?
00:24:11Like you have done, Alexander is following in my very capable footsteps.
00:24:19He's the future of Remy and Son, you know.
00:24:21But you're the one who's already been entered in the competition.
00:24:24Ah, Remy and Son is entered.
00:24:27And Alexander is a part of that team.
00:24:30Yeah, and we were going to announce that today.
00:24:35It was supposed to be a surprise, so surprise.
00:24:40Well then, good luck to us all.
00:24:44Indeed.
00:24:45Let's go.
00:24:47What was that?
00:24:51Remember, any press is good press, and we need to stay relevant.
00:24:54And now, the rivalry lives on with the next generation.
00:24:58I get all that.
00:24:59We don't need to take such extreme measures.
00:25:02I'm not my brother, Dad.
00:25:04Just be careful with that girl.
00:25:05This is your future, so don't let her get in your head.
00:25:09You remember what happened the last time.
00:25:11The competition takes place in two stages.
00:25:19The sketch phase accounts for 25% of the score.
00:25:24The execution phase will receive the other 75%.
00:25:28Please remember that all entries must be anonymous.
00:25:33You may pick up your official envelope here at the front table.
00:25:37Please have your sketches in by Thursday at 9 a.m.
00:25:42And we hope to see you all here that night for the Carrots and Cupid's dance.
00:25:47Now go, design, and make our community proud.
00:26:00Hello?
00:26:01Miss Vandenbrick?
00:26:02This is Jules Peters again from Belfia's Bank of Antwerp.
00:26:05Oh, hi, Mr. Peters.
00:26:06Um, I'm actually in Antwerp.
00:26:08Thank you for sending the first payment.
00:26:10But we really do need to get this account current as soon as possible.
00:26:15Yes, we have a couple more billings coming in,
00:26:17and I should be able to get you a check in the next few weeks.
00:26:20Weeks?
00:26:20Miss Vandenbrick, this account, it's five months past due.
00:26:26Oh, um, I'm sorry.
00:26:29I haven't had a chance to go through my grandfather's paperwork yet.
00:26:31Um, I didn't, I didn't know it was that serious.
00:26:36Okay, I, uh, I promise to, uh, I promise to get this sorted.
00:26:41I will, um, I just, I just need a little bit more time.
00:26:44I'll try, but I can only hold off for so long.
00:26:48Uh, thank you.
00:26:48Yes, I understand.
00:26:49And I appreciate the help.
00:26:50Hey, looks like we had the same idea.
00:27:07Look who's doing the sneaking up.
00:27:08I figured turnabout was fair play.
00:27:14For the competition?
00:27:16Yeah.
00:27:17Just seem to be having a bit of a block.
00:27:19Happens to the best of us.
00:27:20Keep going.
00:27:21You'll push through.
00:27:23My father has been begging me to take over the competition from him.
00:27:28But design is just not my strong suit, as they say.
00:27:32Can I ask you something?
00:27:36Of course.
00:27:37It's Remy and Sons, but you're only one son.
00:27:41Why the plural?
00:27:43Now we're three of us.
00:27:45Matthias, my father, and I.
00:27:47It's always been his dream to work alongside his sons, as he did with his father.
00:27:52I'm so sorry.
00:27:56Did Matthias?
00:27:58Oh, no, he's alive and well.
00:28:00He just fell in love with a woman, moved to Cleveland, leaving a matcha-shaped hole in my father's heart.
00:28:09Well, I'm glad he's okay, at least.
00:28:11Okay.
00:28:12Matcha's is perfect.
00:28:14He just didn't go into the business, wasting his talent on selling insurances.
00:28:19And now, father is trying everything he can to put me into his shoes, mold me into a man that I can never be.
00:28:28Well, according to my grandfather, it's all thanks to you that the business is thriving.
00:28:33And that's no small feat, trust me.
00:28:36Well, my father doesn't see it that way.
00:28:42He says, I've got the mind for business, but creative skills of a six-year-old.
00:28:48Hey, I know some pretty talented six-year-olds, so don't sell yourself short.
00:28:54Just don't operate that way.
00:28:56I just can sell and market a piece, but...
00:29:00We all have our strengths.
00:29:03And this is clearly not it.
00:29:06Here's an unorthodox thought.
00:29:08Vandenbrink's is struggling.
00:29:10Banks on our backs, it's hard to compete with online stores.
00:29:13But I have a proposition.
00:29:16You help me with Vandenbrink's into shape, and I will help you get in touch with your creative side.
00:29:22Which I know is there, it's just lying dormant.
00:29:25Our families can never know.
00:29:28Well, I'm sure that my grandfather would not be pleased if I was speaking to a Remy.
00:29:32He's very proud.
00:29:33Okay, well, I can keep a secret.
00:29:39What a coincidence.
00:29:41So can I.
00:29:43Okay, let's do it.
00:29:45Let's do it.
00:29:46How is your design doing?
00:30:01Oh, I've been working on it all day and just taking a little break.
00:30:05The creative juices weren't exactly flowing.
00:30:07Plus this backlog was just staring me down.
00:30:11Oh, um, I made another payment to the bank because another billing came in.
00:30:17So much pressure off.
00:30:20Thanks to your help.
00:30:23I could maybe begin making original pieces again.
00:30:29If we could get the word out.
00:30:33My customers only think of me for repairs lately.
00:30:37I'm working on outreach.
00:30:39I'm coming up with a marketing plan to bring more business in here.
00:30:43I cannot wait to hear it.
00:30:45We can discuss it over an early dinner.
00:30:48Um, I was going to, um, I was going to go out for dinner, actually.
00:30:54For inspiration, for the competition.
00:30:58My sketches are due soon.
00:30:59But I made pâté gourmet, my first time cooking, without Boma.
00:31:05It was always your favorite.
00:31:07Still is.
00:31:09You two used to make it together while I played with that uncut diamond over there.
00:31:15Which I used to think was rock salt.
00:31:18I can't believe you still haven't cut it.
00:31:19It was the first stone Boma and I acquired together when we opened the shop.
00:31:26And we called it a good luck charm.
00:31:30If we wanted to keep it intact.
00:31:32So, you let a six-year-old play with it?
00:31:36Not that it could break it.
00:31:38And it made you happy.
00:31:39It's so complex, isn't it?
00:31:45The way a diamond is formed, it's from this rock.
00:31:51It becomes brilliant.
00:31:53I like to think we all experience this.
00:31:55A similar evolution.
00:32:00Well, being with you makes me happy.
00:32:03And I would love nothing more than to have pâté gourmet with you.
00:32:08Pâté gourmet.
00:32:10Okay.
00:32:11I'm just going to finish this up and I'll be right over.
00:32:14Okay.
00:32:36Oh.
00:32:38Hi.
00:32:39Hi.
00:32:40But they didn't keep you waiting?
00:32:42Uh, no.
00:32:43I was just taking in the beauty of this place.
00:32:47Me too.
00:32:50This is actually when my grandparents got engaged.
00:32:53It's a very popular site for romance and engagements.
00:33:00But their love was kind of forbidden.
00:33:04Isn't that so?
00:33:04I always used to make them tell me the story.
00:33:07I always used to make them tell me the story.
00:33:09You can't leave me happy, man.
00:33:11Okay.
00:33:12So she came from money and her parents did not approve of him.
00:33:16He was an aspiring jeweler and an apprentice for a diamond cutter.
00:33:20So for a year, they would sneak away and meet here.
00:33:25Kind of what we're doing right now.
00:33:28Without all the real romance and engagements and stuff.
00:33:33You know, without all that weird stuff.
00:33:34So on the night that they got engaged, she was actually running away.
00:33:40And her parents followed her here and they saw him propose.
00:33:45And seeing the love in their eyes, they had no choice but to give their blessing.
00:33:52It's so beautiful.
00:33:54Mm-hmm.
00:33:55It must have been hard for him to lose her.
00:33:59Yeah.
00:34:00Yeah.
00:34:00He says when you find that person, that's home.
00:34:06The theme of the contest, home is where the heart is.
00:34:10It's a little vague, if I'm being honest.
00:34:12I never had a real home growing up, you know?
00:34:15At least no place I ever felt connected to.
00:34:18What does home mean to you?
00:34:21Remy and sons.
00:34:25Even though I can never be what it needs me to be,
00:34:29it will always be that for me.
00:34:30I get that.
00:34:32Vandenbrink's felt more like home than any house I ever lived in.
00:34:36Maybe your grandfather is right.
00:34:40Home is a who.
00:34:42Not aware.
00:34:44So, um, I have something for you.
00:34:46Okay.
00:34:48Great.
00:34:49Oh my gosh, did you do all this in one day?
00:34:52A couple hours, actually.
00:34:55A few pictures are placeholders,
00:34:59and as soon as you get me the photos of the original pieces,
00:35:02I can adjust them.
00:35:04This is incredible.
00:35:05Well, I've been wanting to make a website for him,
00:35:06but he's so old school.
00:35:09Thank you for this.
00:35:13Tomorrow, the flower market, noon,
00:35:16we are going to find your hidden talent.
00:35:19Hmm.
00:35:21Hmm.
00:35:21And I will find your copy of the film and I'll see you soon.
00:35:27So.
00:35:27Oh my gosh.
00:35:28You're standing there for Fran also.
00:35:29That's what I got my 후�ож 오른ons.
00:35:32Yes.
00:35:33Oh my gosh.
00:35:34And then we are going to find your hidden talent backup.
00:35:35Okay.
00:35:36I'm going Ghost Harley.
00:35:37Bye.
00:35:38Bye.
00:35:39Bye.
00:35:39Bye.
00:35:39Bye.
00:35:40Bye.
00:35:41Bye.
00:35:42Bye.
00:35:42Bye.
00:35:43Bye.
00:35:43Bye.
00:35:44Bye.
00:35:45Bye.
00:35:46Bye.
00:35:46Bye.
00:35:48Bye.
00:35:48Bye.
00:35:49Good.
00:35:49What are we doing here and what does this place have to do with jewelry design?
00:36:03What inspires you, Alexander?
00:36:05Progress, seeing the fruits of our labor, positive balance sheets.
00:36:11All good things.
00:36:12It's not exactly what I had in mind.
00:36:14With creativity you can't force it.
00:36:16So what inspires you?
00:36:18It's nature, it's beauty is so unique.
00:36:25Every petal is different, like when you hold a magnifying glass against a snowflake.
00:36:32Here, look beyond the surface, what do you see?
00:36:39It's like there's a whole other universe that's not visible to the naked eye.
00:36:49Now look at these, magnified.
00:36:54Detail is impeccable, although not obvious from far.
00:37:10That's where I like to find my creativity, looking beyond the audience.
00:37:17I'm going to consider that tonight, dig deeper.
00:37:20Seeing as our sketches are due in the morning, I think you should do the same.
00:37:24Look beneath the surface of Fundenbrink, just put it under a microscope and see what it means to you.
00:37:31Do you know that tomorrow night is the carrots and cupid's dance?
00:37:36Yes, it is.
00:37:38Were you planning on going?
00:37:40I don't know.
00:37:42I don't have a dance partner.
00:37:44Might know of someone.
00:37:46Quite the moves.
00:37:48Matthias?
00:37:49No.
00:37:50No.
00:37:51Matthias couldn't quite do this.
00:37:53I would, but...
00:37:58But?
00:37:59What?
00:38:00We're not supposed to be seen together in public, remember?
00:38:04Right.
00:38:05I think I'm starting to hate that part.
00:38:19I think I'm starting to get my eyes.
00:38:25Maybe I can't be impressed, but I can't hide...
00:38:31I'm not supposed to be seen together.
00:38:35I'm not supposed to be seen together.
00:38:38I'm not supposed to be seen today.
00:38:41But I think I have to send my eyes to you at all.
00:38:47Be sure that your sketch is submitted in an
00:39:15unmarked official contest envelope.
00:39:20You finished?
00:39:21I followed your advice. Look beneath the surface.
00:39:24And are you happy with your design?
00:39:26Not unhappy. Not sure how I'm going to execute it,
00:39:30but I do like the idea behind it.
00:39:33I'm sure it'll be great.
00:39:35Oh, I sent you some more pictures of Boba's designs for the website.
00:39:40Yeah, I have them. I'll plug them in later tonight.
00:39:43Hey, I have something to show you. Can you meet me at the Grote Market in the heart?
00:39:47Yeah, I think I can make that happen. Thank you.
00:39:57You have some nerve, Mr. Remy.
00:40:00Do you want to make a wager about this?
00:40:02Well, absolutely not.
00:40:04I couldn't live with myself taking away your hard-earned money that way.
00:40:09Oh, that's what someone says when they know they're going to lose.
00:40:14Whoa, whoa, whoa.
00:40:15Do not mistake my confidence for false bravado, Miss Van den Brink.
00:40:18Quite sure of my chances here.
00:40:20Unlike some contestants we've been here before.
00:40:24We prove ourselves with our work.
00:40:26And it's in the bag, as they say.
00:40:28See you on the 14th, Miss Van den Brink.
00:40:33I look forward to it.
00:40:40If I had known we were coming here, I would have skipped breakfast.
00:40:43In Antwerp, there's always room for more.
00:40:46So, why am I here? How is this going to help me with my family's shop?
00:40:50Allow me to explain.
00:40:52You see those two waffle shops?
00:40:54Mm-hmm.
00:40:55They sell the exact same product.
00:40:57I imagine the taste is similar, prices are competitive.
00:41:01What do you notice?
00:41:03Um, well, this one has a long line, and this one is a ghost town.
00:41:09And why do you think that is?
00:41:11Soggy waffles.
00:41:13Runny whipped cream.
00:41:15Bad score from the health inspector.
00:41:17As you would say, look closer.
00:41:22Well, the waffles in that window look more appealing.
00:41:27That's because they clean the glass cases every 20 minutes.
00:41:30So, no fingerprints.
00:41:31Well, and the pictures of the waffles are just making me hungry.
00:41:38Mm-hmm.
00:41:39The ivy is nice, like the flowers.
00:41:41Exactly.
00:41:42You gotta make your customers salivate, you know?
00:41:46The product can't speak for itself if your customers don't know it exists.
00:41:50Okay, so I see what you're saying, but isn't it enough to have existed for half a century?
00:41:56Reputation is important, but you still gotta distinguish yourself from the competition.
00:42:01Aren't you the competition?
00:42:03No, Abby.
00:42:05No matter how this contest is gonna turn out, Remy and Sons will never be able to do what Van den Brinks does.
00:42:13Well, I don't know if I agree with that.
00:42:16I mean, my grandfather is exceptional at what he does, but...
00:42:19Oh, I wasn't talking about your grandfather.
00:42:22Can't you see?
00:42:24You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:29All right.
00:42:30No.
00:42:31If not...
00:42:32No.
00:42:33No, no.
00:42:34It's not quite a democratic thing to do.
00:42:36It's not quite a natural.
00:42:37I don't know what the rest is going to go until I'm back.
00:42:39Sorry, so I can't wait.
00:42:41I'm not going to wait.
00:42:42No spot.
00:42:43Bumpa, you okay?
00:43:05Yeah, I'm fine, I'm fine, I'm fine.
00:43:07I just ran up the stairs too quickly.
00:43:09I'm not so spry as I used to be.
00:43:13Ah, yes.
00:43:16What you did with the window, it worked.
00:43:20I just sold the emerald brooch.
00:43:24Bumpa, that's wonderful.
00:43:25And the woman is here from France,
00:43:28and she asked me to bring some designs to her hotel
00:43:31after her lunch meeting,
00:43:33and she wants a commission, a graduation gift for our grand dollar.
00:43:38Had I known that you had such an impact,
00:43:42I had called you earlier.
00:43:44I am here to help.
00:43:46So, does this mean that you are not going to the dance tonight?
00:43:51Perhaps.
00:43:51If my meeting doesn't go late, I make an appearance, but you go.
00:43:55Yeah.
00:43:55Um, I, uh, need to find my old sketches.
00:44:03Oh, yeah, damn me.
00:44:04Damn me.
00:44:05Damn me.
00:44:06Oh, we're cooking now, Bumpa.
00:44:08You and me.
00:44:11Oh, no.
00:44:13What?
00:44:13I volunteered to bake Bumpa's heart-shaped stroopwafels
00:44:19for carrots and cubits,
00:44:20but I completely forgot about it just till now.
00:44:24I don't know where my head is.
00:44:25Your head is back in business where it belongs.
00:44:28Do you know any pastry chef who wants to work for free?
00:44:32No, but I happen to be an expert at making Bumpa's stroopwafels.
00:44:38Hey, you got my text.
00:44:45Thanks for coming so quickly.
00:44:47Any chance you know how to make stroopwafels?
00:44:50No.
00:44:51But I know how to follow a recipe.
00:44:54Sort of.
00:44:55Great.
00:44:55That makes fun of us.
00:44:57Um, come on up.
00:45:06Okay.
00:45:08It's official.
00:45:09We're an unmitigated disaster.
00:45:15Um, I don't know why I thought I could tackle a waffle iron.
00:45:18I can't even make boxed mac and cheese, so.
00:45:20I know what we need to do.
00:45:23We'll stop by Elson's Bakery on our way to carrots and cupids.
00:45:26They sell heart-shaped stroopwafels this time of year.
00:45:29No one will ever know.
00:45:31We are racking up a lot of secrets here, Mr. Remy.
00:45:34That's what makes this so much fun,
00:45:36Ms. Van der Brink.
00:45:40I'm gonna change,
00:45:42and I will swing back by to get you.
00:45:45Sounds like a plan.
00:45:46Or is it a date?
00:45:49It's not a date, it's a plan.
00:45:52A date is strictly forbidden.
00:45:54Well, your grandparents,
00:45:55they found a way to make the forbidden work.
00:45:57Yes, they did.
00:45:59But I, I think we should wait until after the competition
00:46:03before we date or plan or anything.
00:46:06After the competition, you'll be back in the States.
00:46:10So, time is not really on my side here.
00:46:13Hey, how about we just be in the moment tonight?
00:46:16Not worry about anything.
00:46:19Just take it from there.
00:46:20Okay.
00:46:30Hi, Ro.
00:46:31I'm getting ready for carrots and cupids.
00:46:34Hey, that's fun.
00:46:36I am in a limousine on my way to pick up Nadia
00:46:41to go to the airport.
00:46:42Where are you going?
00:46:43Antwerp.
00:46:44Nadia literally decided like five minutes ago.
00:46:48Why?
00:46:49Well, she saw you and some fellow contestants
00:46:52on the jewelry exchange website,
00:46:53so all the trades are covering it,
00:46:55so now she wants to go down to, quote,
00:46:57maximize the publicity from this for the store.
00:47:00I'm representing Van and Brinks in this competition,
00:47:03not Davidson's.
00:47:03Do you think that would stop her?
00:47:05One of our very own
00:47:07at the Antwerp Diamond Festival contest?
00:47:09The possibilities are endless.
00:47:12I mean, I'm excited.
00:47:13I just, I'm surprised.
00:47:15Yeah, I know.
00:47:17I just wanted to warn you.
00:47:18We'll be there tomorrow night.
00:47:21So, what's happening with you and En's sons?
00:47:25Are you seeing him at the dance?
00:47:27Yes.
00:47:28We are going together,
00:47:29but it's complicated.
00:47:31He, he wants to live in the moment tonight.
00:47:35Yeah.
00:47:35He's right.
00:47:36I agree with him.
00:47:38You like him, Abs.
00:47:40I do.
00:47:41But geography is not on our side.
00:47:44Okay, so it's a fun vacation ship.
00:47:46Just enjoy it while it lasts.
00:47:48I mean, this is the first guy
00:47:49to even pique your interest since Keith.
00:47:51But you know what is on your side?
00:47:56Talent.
00:47:58I'll see you tomorrow.
00:47:59Okay, travel safe.
00:48:01Bye.
00:48:02Bye.
00:48:02You shine like a diamond.
00:48:28You clean up pretty well yourself.
00:48:30Thanks.
00:48:31Thanks.
00:48:32Shall we?
00:48:33Mm-hmm.
00:48:47Well, since we are on our first, um,
00:48:49whatever this is,
00:48:51I have to say,
00:48:53you, in all the time that we spend together,
00:48:55you've talked a lot about your love of family,
00:48:58but never relationships.
00:48:59You didn't ask.
00:49:02I didn't know you cared.
00:49:03Well, since you asked,
00:49:07I almost got married last year.
00:49:10Oh.
00:49:12See, I should have stopped at the almost part.
00:49:15You went through with it?
00:49:17The regrets that will live in infamy.
00:49:20But I was very young and stupid at the time.
00:49:25Why didn't you go through with it?
00:49:28Um, I don't know.
00:49:31You know when you're with someone for a long time
00:49:34and you don't really know how to live without them.
00:49:37Yes.
00:49:37Can you imagine?
00:49:39It becomes quite comfortable.
00:49:42No.
00:49:43It was, um,
00:49:45it was uncomfortable, actually.
00:49:46And I, I, I didn't know why at the time,
00:49:50but I just,
00:49:52I realized it wasn't right.
00:49:54It's a good thing that you set him free
00:49:56so that he could find the person that was right for him.
00:50:00Yeah.
00:50:01I mean, I hated hurting him,
00:50:02but it wouldn't have been fair to either of us
00:50:04if I went through with it, so.
00:50:06What's your story, young and stupid?
00:50:08Well,
00:50:09they say diamonds are our girl's best friend.
00:50:14My ex's case,
00:50:16they were her first and only love.
00:50:20Camille was very good at telling me exactly
00:50:23what I wanted to hear.
00:50:25I felt like only a 20-year-old can.
00:50:29It took a while for me to realize
00:50:31that objects,
00:50:32especially the one in our shop,
00:50:34were more important to her than I was.
00:50:36Oh, I'm sorry.
00:50:37You had to deal with that?
00:50:39Live and we learn.
00:50:41Sometimes makes us wiser.
00:50:44Yes.
00:50:45And, um,
00:50:45sometimes it helps you learn what you do want.
00:50:56Maybe we should have a dance.
00:51:01My dad's not coming tonight.
00:51:03I don't think my bumpa is either,
00:51:05but I'm sure they have eyes everywhere.
00:51:08Don't let them talk.
00:51:10We cannot have our first
00:51:11whatever this is
00:51:13without at least having one dance.
00:51:17Right.
00:51:18Let's live in the moment.
00:51:19Let's live in the moment.
00:52:06I know, it's a slippery slope. First it's one more, then two, then ten.
00:52:14I hope so.
00:52:35Alexander!
00:52:36Abby!
00:52:37What is this?
00:52:42You like him, don't you?
00:52:45I just want you to be cautious.
00:52:47He's a good person, Bomba.
00:52:48Don't know, she could be using you.
00:52:50You want to go down that road again?
00:52:53Abby is nothing like Camille.
00:52:55Alexander is nothing like Peter.
00:52:57You're here for a short time.
00:53:00And it's your dream.
00:53:02It's important to keep focused.
00:53:03I am focused.
00:53:05Our business means everything to me.
00:53:08What I do know is that you will win.
00:53:12I didn't ask for you to put me in the competition.
00:53:16You have a real chance of winning.
00:53:19I don't know about that.
00:53:21And you're putting way too much pressure on me.
00:53:23I don't have the confidence and skill like Matthias.
00:53:28Skill can only get us so far.
00:53:30If you have a dream, you can't take your eye of the prize for even one moment.
00:53:36I know, I know.
00:53:38The problem is you're not serious.
00:53:40I am serious.
00:53:42How could you say that I am not serious?
00:53:44Allow the competition to get close to you so few days before the finals.
00:53:49You have to finish strong.
00:53:51Finish strong, Abitja.
00:53:53And you can write your own ticket.
00:53:55If Alexander is your future, so be it.
00:53:59This is our future.
00:54:04You can't let an amateur swoop in and get into your head and take the limelight away from us.
00:54:29You'll need these for your bracelet.
00:54:40Bonpa, where did you get those?
00:54:42They're so expensive.
00:54:44I have my ways.
00:54:47You took them out of another design, didn't you?
00:54:53They're exactly what I needed.
00:54:57How is it coming?
00:54:57Good.
00:54:59I'm just melting the gold and pouring it into the bracelet mold.
00:55:23Why don't we take a walk when it's cold?
00:55:25We haven't lit the candle for Bonpa since you got here.
00:55:31Okay.
00:55:31Mom, I would love that you decided to make a bracelet.
00:55:55I saw the photo in your shop and I remembered how her bracelets used to jingle when she walked.
00:56:05Most of them made by you.
00:56:07All of them made by me.
00:56:08She, she, she, she, she's seen a picture of something she found beautiful and put in an order.
00:56:15More like a demand.
00:56:17Bring it home.
00:56:18when i really think of home and what it means to me
00:56:26it's here it's her it's you the shop was the only constant in my life as a kid
00:56:35i would come and visit and everything would be the same
00:56:38and i needed that so much
00:56:42it will be yours one day okay what does that mean exactly
00:56:49what do you want it to mean i don't know i have a job and a life in chicago
00:56:56my boss is on her way here right now to capitalize on the press from the competition
00:57:01once you win this money you can quit the job and do full-time publications on your own terms
00:57:09no this money is for you for the shop so you can get settled up with the bank and find some help
00:57:16you don't have to do this alone anymore i promise
00:57:21the money's for the winner yes fandon brinks who i'm representing
00:57:27i'm not here as an employee of davidson's this is not about me
00:57:34oh sweet child
00:57:35please
00:57:46please
00:57:48please
00:57:53please
00:58:00well you're up late I hope I didn't wake you oh no no no sleep is not in the cards tonight
00:58:16I was burning the midnight oil as well and it's just about to burn out on me okay what seems to
00:58:24be the problem I can't seem to get these gems fixed properly well everyone is gone for tonight
00:58:29and I just refused to give my dad the satisfaction of knowing that I'm struggling so what you need me
00:58:36to come over there and rescue you is that why you're calling isn't that what superheroes do
00:58:42okay fine I'll throw in my magic suit and I'll be right over see you in 10
00:58:47yes my magic suit is pajamas don't judge me after you wow check this out we use high color rendering
00:59:12LED bulbs to accurately represent the colors of the gems these glasses are cleaned every hour and
00:59:20as needed these digital screens allow the customers to view detailed information about the gems including
00:59:30craftsmanship and design origin so you guys left no stone unturned we gotta spend money to make money
00:59:39see you know now that's the part that I have a problem with okay show me what you got
00:59:47okay so you know that this is supposed to be anonymous right I won't say anything if you don't okay so
00:59:58you're making a woman's ring what's the significance of home well it's inspired by my mother's engagement ring
01:00:05she died when I was six don't remember much but I do remember to sparkle I came off of her hand
01:00:18it was a big diamond it was a big diamond six carats courtesy of my grandfather
01:00:24I always thought it was interesting how these jewels could spark memories
01:00:30I think home is not a place I think that home are the people that really see you
01:00:41yeah I could only get this diamond to sit okay so I see that you've done a bezel setting but it would
01:00:55have been a little better if you've done modified tension but okay it's fine we can work with it
01:01:00let's see here
01:01:13like that
01:01:21and that's how it's done
01:01:24you're amazing
01:01:26it's really just the basics of jewelry fabrication
01:01:31it's not what I meant
01:01:35you should probably get back to my work
01:01:40yeah
01:01:43you should
01:01:45yeah
01:01:59now we're in trouble
01:02:04that's kind
01:02:15Oh!
01:02:21Averture!
01:02:25Gorgeous!
01:02:30What a design!
01:02:33Mama would have loved this.
01:02:38Are you all right, do you think?
01:02:40Yes, I still have to type it up, but, um...
01:02:43I think it's pretty good.
01:02:44Would you read it for me?
01:02:47Yes.
01:02:51When we think of home, we think of four walls and a door.
01:02:56We think of a chimney with smoke billowing out.
01:03:00But in reality, home is a feeling.
01:03:04A knowingness that you belong.
01:03:07This bracelet is a reflection of the unconditional love
01:03:11that encompassed me each time I walked in this one particular door.
01:03:16It encircled me and gave me a place to develop my passion.
01:03:23The jewels represent the unbreakable, eternal light of love
01:03:28in the eyes of the people who truly see you.
01:03:32How proud she would be of you.
01:03:37As am I.
01:03:38Thank you, Bon Pa.
01:03:40Thank you for always believing in me.
01:03:42Always.
01:03:44And forever.
01:03:49Oh!
01:03:50You're here!
01:03:51You made it!
01:03:55Hello.
01:03:56Hi.
01:04:00It's so, uh, quaint.
01:04:03The history, the smells.
01:04:07Oh, but impeccable craftsmanship.
01:04:09Yeah, that's my grandfather.
01:04:11He's, uh, he's won the competition many times.
01:04:17Well, let's just hope it runs in the family.
01:04:25Guess we're going to check in at the hotel.
01:04:27Okay.
01:04:28But I'll catch you at the festival.
01:04:29Yes, I'm so glad you're here.
01:04:31Lots to do.
01:04:32Oh.
01:04:33Okay.
01:04:34Okay.
01:04:35Okay.
01:04:36As we stated, this is all anonymous.
01:04:39So, do not point out your design.
01:04:43Our judges must make pure assessments.
01:04:46Please, everyone else, come and have a look.
01:04:50Our judges choose the grand prize,
01:04:53but we do have the audience favorite award as well.
01:04:57So, be sure to vote.
01:05:00I'm sorry I'm late. I had to meet with the vendor.
01:05:18Did I miss it?
01:05:20Not much has happened yet.
01:05:22Judges are examining the pieces,
01:05:24and tomorrow we'll know if it's gonna go our way.
01:05:27It's going to go our way, son.
01:05:30You can't know that.
01:05:32I certainly can.
01:05:33And I do.
01:05:37Let's just say,
01:05:38one of the judges owes me a very large favor,
01:05:41and I've called it in.
01:05:43What?
01:05:44Keep your voice down.
01:05:46That's why you are so willing
01:05:48to let me join the competition.
01:05:50Because it's fixed.
01:05:51You make it sound so sinister.
01:05:54It is sinister, Dad.
01:06:00For a moment I thought,
01:06:01you had let go of the comparisons to Matthias,
01:06:03and just see me for me.
01:06:05But,
01:06:06I see that I'm wrong.
01:06:08This is about our future.
01:06:10Your future.
01:06:12It's all going to be yours.
01:06:14But our shop needs to exist for that to happen.
01:06:18It's cheating.
01:06:21We can't do that to...
01:06:23To her.
01:06:25To all of them.
01:06:27It's not right.
01:06:29It doesn't matter now.
01:06:32It's done.
01:06:34And so am I.
01:06:36Alexander.
01:06:37Alexander.
01:06:38Oh, please, Alexander!
01:06:41So, are you going to introduce me to Ensign?
01:06:45I don't know.
01:06:46I saw him go talk to his dad,
01:06:48and now he didn't come back.
01:06:50Girl, he is coming back.
01:06:51I saw the way he looked at you at that stage.
01:06:54We kissed last night.
01:06:56Shut up.
01:06:58We're keeping it low-key.
01:07:00His dad and my grandfather were not thrilled to see us together.
01:07:04Um, how romantic?
01:07:06It's exactly like Romeo and Juliet, if you were Belgian.
01:07:10I'm so glad you're here.
01:07:11Me too.
01:07:12I am going to go take care of Nadia.
01:07:15An assistant's work is never done.
01:07:16I'm not with my boss.
01:07:27Hi, it's Abby.
01:07:28Uh, I was looking for you to introduce you to my coworkers,
01:07:32who are here from Chicago, including my boss.
01:07:36Um, but maybe you left already?
01:07:38Uh, call me when you get this.
01:07:40Ooh, comeí•˜ê³ seis.
01:07:41I don't know.
01:07:42He fell off.
01:07:43I'm not even at all.
01:07:44I couldn't take care of my husband you.
01:07:45Do it twice, I don't call with all the kids.
01:07:47Bye.
01:07:48And she took you up again.
01:07:55Forget I got this.
01:07:58Um, she never figured her and being put my dad in the seat for her.
01:08:00Many times when the남s are out there,
01:08:03she worked even before.
01:08:05Well done.
01:08:06Not sure that's okay.
01:08:07ßen you.
01:08:08I think I'm being ghosted.
01:08:27No.
01:08:28And Santa's going dark on you?
01:08:30I don't know what happened.
01:08:32Everything was fine at the competition this morning,
01:08:34and he just took off,
01:08:36and now he's not answering his calls and texts.
01:08:38Maybe he just didn't get them.
01:08:40Well, he has his red receipts on.
01:08:43Yeah, those are the worst.
01:08:45You know, it is impossible to ignore Nadia's texts
01:08:47as long as those are in existence.
01:08:50I don't know what happened.
01:08:51Maybe it was the kiss?
01:08:53Maybe he got scared?
01:08:55Or maybe there was an emergency?
01:08:57If there's an emergency, why doesn't he just tell me?
01:08:59He's obviously reading his texts.
01:09:02Okay, all right.
01:09:03So I know this isn't the way you want it to go,
01:09:06but wait, look at the bright side.
01:09:09Nadia is taking notice, all right?
01:09:12You are finally getting the press.
01:09:14You need to actually do this thing.
01:09:16You can write your own ticket once you get home.
01:09:21Home?
01:09:22Yes.
01:09:23Chicago is where you belong.
01:09:25Girl, you are finally making your dreams come true.
01:09:28Yeah.
01:09:31Yeah.
01:09:32Yeah.
01:09:33All right.
01:09:50Bye-bye.
01:09:57Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the finals of the jewellery design competition here at
01:10:15the 56th annual Antwerp Diamond Festival.
01:10:19As you may notice, there are now only nine designs in the cases.
01:10:29As one of our contestants, Alexander Remy has withdrawn from the competition.
01:10:35Why is he withdrawn?
01:10:38I have no idea.
01:10:39I haven't heard from him since yesterday.
01:10:41And now, without any further delay, I am pleased to announce the results of the competition.
01:10:48The moment of truth.
01:10:51Who will emerge victorious?
01:10:53And the grand prize winner is...
01:10:57Oh, this is a surprise.
01:11:02Antoine Lemons from Jewellery Exchange.
01:11:08A long-time entrant, first-time winner.
01:11:19Just the place in this competition is an accomplishment.
01:11:23I wanted this so much for us, Bonpa.
01:11:25Yes, I know.
01:11:26And you did beautiful work.
01:11:28Something to be proud of.
01:11:30And that's enough.
01:11:31I love you so much.
01:11:32Yeah, I love you too.
01:11:33I have no regret.
01:11:34And now for the audience favorite award.
01:11:36Yeah.
01:11:39Come on up, Abby.
01:11:40You have won the audience favorite award.
01:11:46Come on up, Abby.
01:11:47You have won the audience favorite award.
01:11:51Come on up.
01:11:52Congratulations to all our winners.
01:11:54And we hope to see you all again here next year.
01:12:18We figured that Alexander would want his peace back.
01:12:22It was very beautiful.
01:12:29Whatever his reasons for withdrawing, he truly had a chance at the prize.
01:12:37I'll be right back.
01:12:46Okay.
01:12:51Hi, Remy.
01:12:54Can you tell me what happened to Alexander?
01:12:57Some mistakes were made, and he's left Abby.
01:13:01I don't know where, but he's gone.
01:13:04Oh.
01:13:05What does that even mean?
01:13:06I don't know.
01:13:07Mistakes were made.
01:13:08I don't know if it was about me or the contest.
01:13:09What could I possibly have done?
01:13:10Oh, nothing, okay?
01:13:11This is not on you.
01:13:12I don't even know.
01:13:13I mean, I didn't win the competition.
01:13:14I didn't get the guy.
01:13:15And now all I have is my mundane repair job at Davidson's.
01:13:22No, don't say that.
01:13:23Well, I did it.
01:13:24I got the winner to show at our store.
01:13:25Here's the card follow-up in the morning.
01:13:26Will do.
01:13:27Congratulations again, Abby.
01:13:28Oh, um, Nadia, I didn't win.
01:13:29Not the grand prize, but the audience award holds even more weight.
01:13:35Do you know who attends this festival?
01:13:37Um, local jewelers and residents of Antwerp.
01:13:49I imagine they attend as well, yes.
01:13:54But only the finest jewelers, designers, vets, people.
01:13:59It's open, you know, everyone.
01:14:01That's okay.
01:14:02Hold on, your hands.
01:14:03Oh, God.
01:14:04the finest jewelers designers vendors distributors from all over the world that's who voted on your
01:14:12piece and my phone has been ringing off the hook about you thank you by the way for mentioning your
01:14:18job at davidson's on your bio very smart i had no idea oh there's a strong buzz about you my friend
01:14:25and when we get home we're talking about your future also i would like to buy that winning
01:14:31piece of yours the duchess is going to flip for it
01:14:39it's all happening abs
01:15:01father Alexander where have you been
01:15:10i needed time to think i received your message about the ring your mother's ring it was
01:15:18unexpected it wasn't an original it was just inspired by something that represented home to me
01:15:25i'm sorry i underestimated you son
01:15:36used to it i know and i want to apologize for that
01:15:41i'm not matthias i need someone who's as passionate about the work we do here as i am and that is you
01:15:49what you've done for the business you've accomplished more than any design
01:15:51matthias could ever make things have changed so much in our industry but i trust you to bring us to
01:16:00the future and you did the right thing stepping down from the competition and i want to thank you for
01:16:08helping me to see that i was wrong look you're a good man you made me that way dad raising us all on your own
01:16:22i am who i am because of you but she is home to you no this all is home to me
01:16:43thank you and have a good day
01:16:44bye bye bye bye another day another sale should help us with the bank but boy am i wishing i
01:16:59won that prize money hi it doesn't matter abby chair if this is the lender from the brinks we
01:17:06have had a great run and i have had the most wonderful time having you with me here side by side
01:17:12oh but we can't give up oh maybe i'm slowing down i'm uh i'm too old and to try to do this alone
01:17:22and you have this opportunity in chicago so you have to go back to your life
01:17:31yeah
01:17:31to always remember where you places
01:17:39it's your good luck charm now you do with it what you want
01:17:43thank you what thank you
01:17:53you figured it out
01:17:57grandma we'd be proud
01:18:07okay what was so important that we had to rush right over
01:18:23what would you say that's worth
01:18:26whoa
01:18:37it's pristine
01:18:45nice quality
01:18:47a lot of potential it's it's very impressive abby
01:18:52how did you come by it my grandfather has held on to it for years and
01:18:58he gave it to me as a going away gift
01:19:00a rock like this is worth
01:19:05twenty five hundred per carat
01:19:08um you're also dollars does it matter it's a gold mine
01:19:15it's 30 carats
01:19:17indeed
01:19:18do you want to buy it for me nadia
01:19:24very much
01:19:25you're going out on your own aren't you
01:19:32mr peters
01:19:41mr peters
01:19:43it's abby vandenbrink
01:19:45miss vandenbrink
01:19:47please how nice to meet you in person and thank you so much for your prior papers
01:19:54well i have one more
01:19:56this should settle up the mortgage on vandenbrink
01:20:01in fact it does
01:20:02and we do so appreciate your attention to this matter
01:20:05the shop means a lot to me
01:20:07your grandfather is lucky to have you
01:20:09you know this place has welcomed me more than anywhere else actually
01:20:19it's the belgian bay
01:20:21yeah it is
01:20:26i'm sorry i have to go
01:20:27oh okay
01:20:29excuse me
01:20:34alexander it's me
01:20:35can you meet me on the bridge
01:20:38i have to talk to you
01:20:55i guess we don't need to hide out here anymore
01:20:59still sneaking up
01:21:01are you okay
01:21:03what happened why the radio silence what
01:21:06when you dropped out of the competition
01:21:08it's a long story one day i'll tell you everything
01:21:11i just didn't agree with the decision that my father made and
01:21:14i just needed some time for myself to figure out my next steps
01:21:20and did you
01:21:22i did
01:21:23my father and i spoke and we're okay better than ever
01:21:27just him seeing my design felt like
01:21:30he finally saw me and i believe that wouldn't never have happened had i not met you
01:21:37i'm glad
01:21:39i know how much remy and sons means to you
01:21:42and i know how much von denbrink means to you
01:21:47which is why i think you should stay here in antwerp
01:21:51okay okay
01:21:57okay
01:21:58okay
01:22:02i had already decided to stay
01:22:05i have been searching for so long to find out what home means to me and it's here it's antwerp
01:22:11it's van denbrink's it's everything
01:22:17and maybe
01:22:21maybe even you
01:22:22they say whenever you find that person that's home
01:22:31yeah i think that's true
01:22:36i have something for you
01:22:37alexander
01:22:45we've known each other for two weeks and you're giving me a ring
01:22:49do you maybe want to try having a second date first
01:22:52it's a gift
01:22:54it's a gift so just wear it don't wear it
01:22:58i just wanted to give it to the woman that helped me find my way back home
01:23:03well home is where the heart is
01:23:06it's so corny
01:23:07so corny
01:23:11but so true
01:23:27it's
01:23:35so
01:23:43okay
01:23:49so
01:23:57You
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