An aspiring jewelry designer travels to Belgium to reconnect with her grandfather and compete in the prestigious Valentine's Day Diamond Contest. This romantic drama follows her journey as she navigates family, ambition, and the pursuit of her dreams. Discover if she can win the competition and find love along the way.
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00:00:00I'm the next big thing
00:00:07I don't need a girl to flex
00:00:09All eyes want me
00:00:12There's a spot on this glass
00:00:14Straighten your tie
00:00:15Who'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
00:00:25Showcasing in our room
00:00:27Oh, she's here
00:00:28Stand up straight
00:00:29I am honored, thrilled
00:00:32And so proud to introduce you to
00:00:34One of the most sought-after jewelers in
00:00:37Well, anywhere
00:00:38The inimitable
00:00:40Miss Abby Vandenbrink
00:00:42Abby?
00:00:47Abby?
00:00:48Abby!
00:00:50Abby!
00:00:51What? What?
00:00:52I have been calling your name
00:00:54My gosh, I fell asleep
00:00:56Okay, Nadia needs that watch like ASAP
00:00:58The duchess is here to pick it out
00:01:00I was up all night
00:01:01Making these
00:01:02Finally saved up enough for the jealous
00:01:06You have to show Nadia
00:01:07She's in a marginally average mood today
00:01:10And that's really the best that we can ask for
00:01:12You are going to show her what you can do beyond repairs
00:01:18All right?
00:01:19Okay, yeah
00:01:20Yeah, I'm going
00:01:21Okay, you're going
00:01:22I'm going, I'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
00:01:28Thank you, may I?
00:01:29Good as new
00:01:39Lovely earrings, darling
00:01:41Cool, uh, thank you
00:01:42I made them, actually
00:01:45Hmm
00:01:46Thank you, your grace
00:01:50Abby
00:01:52When someone compliments your jewelry
00:01:55You say you got it here
00:01:57Even if it's from the mall
00:02:00Right
00:02:01Um, actually
00:02:04I was wondering if you have time
00:02:06I'd love to show you some of my other designs
00:02:09Fine
00:02:10But only because Rosie won't stop talking about you
00:02:12And if I didn't value her opinion
00:02:14She wouldn't be my assistant anymore
00:02:16Hmm
00:02:19So
00:02:23Nope
00:02:24Focusing
00:02:25Hmm
00:02:27I see
00:02:31Your designs are lovely
00:02:34But I can't put sketches in a display case
00:02:36No, of course
00:02:37I was just
00:02:38I mean, I was hoping that maybe if you liked something
00:02:40That you might want to commission it
00:02:43And I could take some time and, and fabricate it
00:02:45Oh, Abby, that's not the way any of this works
00:02:48Well, 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
00:02:59You must make a name for yourself first
00:03:02And then we'll display your designs and your beautiful jewelry
00:03:06Not the other way around
00:03:08We are Davidson's
00:03:10But good job on the Duchess's watch
00:03:12Keep 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
00:03:32Trust me, I have been working for Nadia for a very long time
00:03:37And this is the way you get her to take notice
00:03:39Make 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
00:03:45And make some of those sketches a reality
00:03:47Yeah, because diamonds and emeralds are so accessible with my salary
00:03:51Right
00:03:52You couldn't use, like, the cheaper stuff
00:03:56Okay
00:03:56I'd be disowned in my family
00:03:58Besides, I want to make jewelry that makes a statement
00:04:01Ah, yes, like
00:04:03Look how rich I am
00:04:05Or
00:04:05Don't you wish you were me?
00:04:08Okay, I was thinking more like
00:04:10Classy, demure
00:04:12Mindful
00:04:14It's Belgium
00:04:19Your grandpa?
00:04:21Not his number
00:04:22Hello?
00:04:26Abby Vanderbrink?
00:04:27This is Jules Peters from Belfia's Bank of Antwerp
00:04:30Uh, hi, how can I help you?
00:04:32We are having an issue with your grandfather's shop
00:04:35And your name was added to the trust after your grandmother passed
00:04:38It was?
00:04:41The shop has been in arrears for several months
00:04:44We were hoping you could help remedies the situation
00:04:47So we wouldn't have to take any plastic action
00:04:50Yes, my grandmother used to handle the finances
00:04:53So I'm sure something just fell through the cracks
00:04:55Yes, that is what we believe as well
00:04:58Okay, well, thank you for calling
00:05:00And I will take care of it, Mr. Peters
00:05:02He always said he would leave the shop to me
00:05:07But I thought it was just talk
00:05:08I mean, he knows how you feel about it
00:05:10He's taught me everything I know
00:05:13I hope it's okay
00:05:14He seems fine when we talk
00:05:16He says he's just preparing for the Antwerp Diamond Festival
00:05:19Obviously, there's something he's not telling me
00:05:21Do 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?
00:05:28I 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
00:05:47What are we creating?
00:05:49Buzz
00:05:49That's right
00:05:50Buzz
00:05:51That's what I'm talking about
00:05:52I think it's a tape of light
00:06:04I think it's a tape of light
00:06:06Seeing all the pretty slides
00:06:09You and me, we're going stop
00:06:10Oh yeah, yeah, yeah
00:06:23It's amazing
00:06:25Living in a day
00:06:26All the colors like you've never seen
00:06:30You know it's a tape of light
00:06:32Living on the highlights
00:06:36Colors are looking so bright
00:06:40You know we've got a good ride
00:06:44Wow!
00:06:54Adley, Adley!
00:06:56Adley!
00:06:58Adley!
00:07:00Oh, sorry, it's Langsam.
00:07:05You speak English?
00:07:06Yes.
00:07:08They're closed.
00:07:11Um, I can fix that for you.
00:07:15Let's see.
00:07:18Oh, yeah.
00:07:19The prongs aren't broken, they're just loose.
00:07:21Let's see.
00:07:26What are you doing?
00:07:28The store wasn't open then, and she was concerned, so...
00:07:31Five 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 lose them.
00:07:48You're American?
00:07:50Yes.
00:07:51Yes, but I spent a lot of time here as a child.
00:07:56What, in Antwerp, in Antwerp, or the Diamond District?
00:07:58Both.
00:07:59My family's from here.
00:08:00This 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.
00:08:12Well, 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.
00:08:21You're very good, huh?
00:08:23Oh, thank you.
00:08:25Bye.
00:08:25It's a passion.
00:08:28Okay.
00:08:28There you go.
00:08:30Good to see you.
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 rings.
00:08:44Around the corner.
00:08:44You'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.
00:09:12Van den Brinks strikes again.
00:09:14Yeah, I think it's a boyfriend.
00:09:30It's out.
00:09:38Bamba.
00:09:38Why 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 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.
00:10:12One day she wasn't well.
00:10:15And the next week, she was gone.
00:10:23She did everything for me.
00:10:25I 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.
00:10:37Yeah, 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.
00:10:57So, I want to help you preserve it.
00:10:59Yeah, I suppose it's a bit of a backlog.
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.
00:11:25Okay, 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.
00:11:42And 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.
00:11:51It hasn't changed much.
00:11:53Well, the neighborhood sure has.
00:11:54Remy and Sons did a complete overhaul of their shop.
00:11:58It's like the old world charm.
00:12:01Gone.
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 and show Peter Remy what's what.
00:12:17What?
00:12:18I'm not entering.
00:12:20So much trying 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.
00:12:30Are you designing your custom pieces?
00:12:33I'm trying.
00:12:33You 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.
00:12:46It'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.
00:12:57Yeah.
00:12:58Oh, I forgot the lobster clasps for 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 welcome to outside.
00:13:13Bomba, come on.
00:13:15I've been there a dozen times.
00:13:17How hard can it be?
00:13:18Oh, excuse me.
00:13:28Do you have a entrance pass, mevrouw?
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 be able to drive.
00:13:45You mean me to come to the north?
00:13:46Yeah, okay.
00:13:47He says you can come in, but 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, get to be the hero, save the day.
00:14:07Oh, if I was trying to be a hero, I would go much bigger than lobster clasps.
00:14:12Fair.
00:14:12You were quite the hero yourself earlier, on the street corner.
00:14:18With the skills of an expert.
00:14:19All in a day's work.
00:14:21But thank you for this.
00:14:22I do appreciate it.
00:14:23Yeah, you better.
00:14:24After stealing away one of our customers.
00:14:27What do you mean?
00:14:28I guess we weren't introduced properly earlier.
00:14:31I'm Alexander Remy.
00:14:35You're the Anne's son's part of the name.
00:14:39I 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.
00:15:00That 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.
00:15:14And as I recall, I believe we took the victory that year.
00:15:19And the year before, and the year before, and the year before.
00:15:22This year will be no difference.
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.
00:15:34Well, I understood that your grandfather is sitting out of the competition this year.
00:15:39Yeah.
00:15:40So the rumors aren't true?
00:15:42Nope.
00:15:43Well, he's not entered the competition yet.
00:15:46That's because he's not competing.
00:15:48I am.
00:15:52I'm a Van den Brink.
00:15:54I'm a designer.
00:15:56And so here I represent.
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.
00:16:11That's where I was headed.
00:16:12Of course you were.
00:16:13Good luck to you, mister.
00:16:14Good luck to you, Van den Brink.
00:16:17I think it's a wonderful idea.
00:16:22It's like my mind had a mouth of its own.
00:16:27I just...
00:16:29I just blurted it out before I could stop it.
00:16:32It 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 incapable 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.
00:17:29Ooh, okay.
00:17:31Guy.
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.
00:17:43There's this kind of rivalry between 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.
00:17:54Ooh, okay, hold up.
00:17:55And Sons is cute.
00:17:58His 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, uh-uh, no, no, you are not.
00:18:14You are going to do amazing.
00:18:18Ah, Maddie 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, and, uh, if Ann's sons, you know, ask you out for, like, a coffee or something,
00:18:36say yes.
00:18:37It's almost Valentine's Day.
00:18:39Okay, yes, bye.
00:18:40Okay.
00:18:48Hello.
00:18:49Uh, Machigan Fritter, please.
00:18:52Ooh, the pronunciation.
00:18:54Fritja.
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 that see you coming, they can't run.
00:19:06Wait, am I the bad guy in this scenario?
00:19:07Absolutely not.
00:19:09So 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.
00:19:15But 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.
00:19:25My dad is.
00:19:26Right, well, maybe you're fishing for information for him.
00:19:28Okay, 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.
00:19:36An American who likes fries with mayo, a 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.
00:19:52So, your parents, aren't they in the diamond business?
00:19:58Well, my dad was a Navy man, and he met my mom here while he was stationed, and now he's
00:20:04the captain of a cruise ship, and she's the pastry chef on board.
00:20:07And I moved around a lot when I was a kid.
00:20:10It's the military way.
00:20:12But you came here to visit.
00:20:14It's my favorite place in the world.
00:20:17Watching 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.
00:20:35Well, like my dad says, we have to do whatever it takes to stay alive in a shrinking marketplace.
00:20:41But it's missing passion.
00:20:43The craftsmanship, the attention to detail.
00:20:47Also 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 is the first step toward finding out.
00:21:05Oh, there's a check on the desk for you to sign.
00:21:13I'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.
00:21:22Oh, 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.
00:21:35Thank you, Bon Bon.
00:21:40Um, what do you know about Alexander Remy?
00:21:44Nice boy.
00:21:45Nothing like his father.
00:21:46Not a creative bone in his body.
00:21:49But this business sense is fantastic.
00:21:54He knows how to create buzz.
00:21:56But there are other ways.
00:21:58Like this competition.
00:22:01It's the equivalent of a Michelin star for jurors.
00:22:04Not to mention the home of thousands euro prize.
00:22:07Yes, which would get us squared up with the bank and some leftover.
00:22:10Home 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,
00:22:26no place ever really felt like home to me.
00:22:30Sometimes, home is like a feeling.
00:22:33For 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.
00:22:53This 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.
00:23:04We 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 a competition, your boss will be begging you to design for her.
00:23:19You 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.
00:23:31It is risky utilizing an amateur.
00:23:35I'll give you that.
00:23:37That.
00:23:38The next generation just might surprise you.
00:23:41I doubt that very much.
00:23:44But we can't wait to see.
00:23:46She makes original pieces.
00:23:48Beautiful ones.
00:23:50None of these 3D, mass-produced, and knock-off design.
00:23:54You, sir.
00:23:55Bon, pa.
00:23:55We 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.
00:24:11So, in what?
00:24:12Like 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 has 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.
00:24:33Today.
00:24:35It was supposed to be a surprise, so...
00:24:38Surprise.
00:24:40Well then.
00:24:42Good luck to us all.
00:24:44Indeed.
00:24:46That's good.
00:24:49What 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.
00:24:57I get all that, but we 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 it get in your head.
00:25:09You'll remember what happened the last time.
00:25:14Welcome.
00:25:16The competition takes place in two stages.
00:25:19The sketch phase accounts for 25% of the score.
00:25:23The 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.
00:25:38Please 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.
00:25:46Now go, design, and make our community proud.
00:26:00Hello?
00:26:01Ms. van den Brink?
00:26:02This is Jules Peters again from Belfia's Bank of Antwerp.
00:26:05Oh, hi, Mr. Peters.
00:26:07I'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.
00:26:14Yes, 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?
00:26:20Ms. van den Brink, 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.
00:26:32Um, I didn't, I didn't know it was that serious.
00:26:37Okay, 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.
00:26:43I'll try, but I can only hold off for so long.
00:26:48Thank you, yes, I understand, and I appreciate the help.
00:27:04Hey, looks like we had the same idea.
00:27:06Oh, look who's doing the sneaking up.
00:27:09I figured turnabout was fair play.
00:27:14For the competition?
00:27:16Yeah, just seem to be having a bit of a block.
00:27:19Happens to the best of us, keep going.
00:27:21You'll push through.
00:27:22Well, my 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.
00:27:45Not just my father, and I.
00:27:47It's always been his dream to work alongside his sons, as he did with his father.
00:27:54I'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 shape hole in my father's heart.
00:28:07Well, I'm glad he's okay, at least.
00:28:11Okay.
00:28:12Matthias is perfect.
00:28:14He just didn't go into the business.
00:28:17Wasting his talent on selling insurances.
00:28:19And now, father is trying everything he can to put me into his shoes.
00:28:25Mold 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.
00:28:32And that's no small feat, trust me.
00:28:36Well, my father doesn't see you 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.
00:29:02And this is clearly not it.
00:29:06Here's an unorthodox thought.
00:29:09Vandenbrink'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.
00:29:24Our families can never know.
00:29:28Well, I'm sure that my grandfather would not be pleased if I'm speaking to a Rennie.
00:29:32He's very proud.
00:29:36Okay.
00:29:37Well, I can keep a secret.
00:29:39What a coincidence.
00:29:40It is.
00:29:41So can I.
00:29:43Okay, let's do it.
00:29:45Let's do it.
00:29:46Let's do it.
00:29:46How is your design doing?
00:30:00Oh, I've been working on it all day and just taking a little break.
00:30:04The creative juices weren't exactly flowing.
00:30:07Plus this backlog was just staring me down.
00:30:12Oh, I made another payment to the bank because another billing came in.
00:30:16So 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.
00:30:38I'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.
00:30:44We can discuss it over an early dinner.
00:30:49Um, 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.
00:31:00But I made pâté gourmet.
00:31:02My first time cooking with Albumma.
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.
00:31:20It was the first stone Albumma 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.
00:31:42It's so complex.
00:31:44Isn't it?
00:31:44The 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.
00:31:56Well, being with you makes me happy and 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.
00:32:14Oh.
00:32:37Hi.
00:32:39Hi.
00:32:40Hope I 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.
00:32:53But it's a very popular site for romance and engagements.
00:33:00But their love was kind of forbidden.
00:33:04Isn't that so?
00:33:05Mm-hmm.
00:33:05I always used to make them tell me the story.
00:33:09You can't leave me at it.
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.
00:33:26Kind of what we're doing right now.
00:33:28Without all the real romance and engagements and stuff.
00:33:33No, without all that 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.
00:33:46And seeing the love in their eyes, they had no choice but to give their blessing.
00:33:50It's so beautiful.
00:33:54Mm-hmm.
00:33:55Must 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.
00:34:35Maybe your grandfather is right.
00:34:40Home is a who.
00:34:42Not aware.
00:34:44So, um, I have something for you.
00:34:47Okay.
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.
00:34:58And as soon as you get me the photos of the original pieces, I can adjust them.
00:35:04This is incredible.
00:35:05I've been wanting to make a website for him, but he's so old school.
00:35:09Thank you for this.
00:35:13Tomorrow, the flower market, noon, we are going to find your hidden talent.
00:35:21Hmm.
00:35:21Hmm.
00:35:35What are we doing here?
00:35:59And what does this place have to do with jewelry design?
00:36:03What inspires you, Alexander?
00:36:06Progress.
00:36:07Seeing the fruits of our labor.
00:36:09Positive balance sheets.
00:36:10All good things.
00:36:11Because it's not exactly what I had in mind.
00:36:13With creativity, you can't force it.
00:36:16So what inspires you?
00:36:18This.
00:36:19Nature.
00:36:21Its beauty is so unique.
00:36:25Every petal is different.
00:36:27Like when you hold a magnifying glass against a snowflake.
00:36:30Here.
00:36:33Look beyond the surface.
00:36:35What do you see?
00:36:43It's like there's a whole other universe.
00:36:46It's not visible to the naked eye.
00:36:48Now look at these.
00:36:52Magnified.
00:37:07Detail is impeccable.
00:37:09Although not obvious from far.
00:37:11That's where I like to find my creativity.
00:37:14In looking beyond the elements.
00:37:16I'm going to consider that tonight.
00:37:18Dig deeper.
00:37:20Seeing as our sketches are due in the morning.
00:37:23I think you should do the same.
00:37:25Look beneath the surface of Fundenbrink.
00:37:27Just put it under a microscope and see what it means to you.
00:37:31You 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 someone.
00:37:46It's not quite the moves.
00:37:48Matthias?
00:37:50No.
00:37:51Matthias couldn't quite do this.
00:37:54Madness, madness, madness.
00:37:55I would.
00:37:59But.
00:38:00But?
00:38:00What?
00:38:01We're not supposed to be seen together in public, remember?
00:38:05Right.
00:38:06I think I'm starting to hate that part.
00:38:08I think I'm starting to get home with some good news.
00:38:24It's hot.
00:38:24Oh my God.
00:38:25So, for sure.
00:38:26My eyes.
00:38:27What?
00:38:28Here we go.
00:38:29I think I might be a friend.
00:38:30Hi,ência.
00:38:30I'll kill you again.
00:38:30I'll kill you again by yourself.
00:38:31Oh my God.
00:38:31My God.
00:38:32You'll do this.
00:38:32Seattle.
00:38:33I can't afford you all for the next time.
00:38:33Oh my God.
00:38:34I'm sorry.
00:38:34Okay.
00:38:35While I understand you guys.
00:39:36Oh, I sent you some more pictures of Boba's designs for the website.
00:39:41Yeah, yeah. I'll plug them in later tonight.
00:39:44Hey, I have something to show you.
00:39:45Can you meet me at the Gote Market in an hour?
00:39:47Yeah, I think I can make that happen.
00:39:50You have some nerve, Mr. Remy.
00:40:00Do you want to make a wager about this?
00:40:02Oh, 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.
00:40:19Quite sure of my chances here.
00:40:20Hmm, unlike some contestants we've been here before.
00:40:25We prove ourselves with our work, and it's in the bag, as they say.
00:40:30See you on the 14th, Miss Van den Brink.
00:40:33I look forward to it.
00:40:41If I had known we were coming here, I would have skipped breakfast.
00:40:44In Antwerp, there's always room for more.
00:40:47So, why am I here?
00:40:49How is this going to help me with my family's shop?
00:40:52Allow me to explain.
00:40:54You see those two waffle shops?
00:40:56They sell the exact same product.
00:40:59I imagine the taste is similar, prices are competitive.
00:41:02What do you notice?
00:41:03Um, well, this one has a long line, and this one is a ghost town.
00:41:10And why do you think that is?
00:41:13Soggy waffles.
00:41:14Runny whipped cream.
00:41:16Bad score from the health inspector.
00:41:18As you would say, look closer.
00:41:24Well, the waffles in that window look more appealing.
00:41:28That's because they clean the glass cases every 20 minutes, so no fingerprints.
00:41:32Hmm.
00:41:33Well, and the pictures of the waffles are just making me hungry.
00:41:38The ivy is nice, and the flowers.
00:41:41Exactly.
00:41:42You gotta make your customers salivate, you know?
00:41:47Your 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.
00:42:02Aren'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.
00:42:14Well, I don't know if I agree with that.
00:42:17I mean, my grandfather is exceptional at what he does, but...
00:42:20Oh, I wasn't talking about your grandfather.
00:42:23Can't you see?
00:42:25You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:29You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:30You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:31You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:32You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:33You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:34You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:35You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:36You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:37You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:38You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:39You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:40You are the future of Van den Brinks.
00:42:41Bumpa, 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.
00:43:14Yes.
00:43:16What you did with the window, it worked.
00:43:20I just sold the emerald brooch.
00:43:24Bumpa, that's wonderful.
00:43:26And 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 to commission a graduation gift for her granddaughter.
00:43:37Well, had 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 later, I make an appearance, but you go.
00:43:55Oh, yeah.
00:43:57I need to find my old sketches.
00:44:03Oh, yeah.
00:44:05Oh, we're cooking now, Bumpa.
00:44:08You and me.
00:44:09Oh, no.
00:44:13What?
00:44:14I volunteered to bake Mama'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?
00:44:33No, but I happen to be an expert
00:44:35at making Mama's stroopwafels.
00:44:43Hey, 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.
00:44:58Come on up.
00:45:02Okay.
00:45:08It's official.
00:45:09We're in 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...
00:45:21I 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, Ms. van der Brink.
00:45:41I'm gonna change, and I will swing back by to get you.
00:45:45Sounds, sounds like a plan.
00:45:47Or is it a date?
00:45:48It's not a date.
00:45:50It's a plan.
00:45:52A date is strictly forbidden.
00:45:54Well, your grandparents, they found a way to make the forbidden work.
00:45:58Yes, they did.
00:46:00But I think we should wait until after the competition before we date or plan or anything.
00:46:06After the competition, you'll be back in the States, so time is not really on my side here.
00:46:14Hey, how about we just be in the moment tonight, not worry about anything.
00:46:19Just take it from there.
00:46:20Okay.
00:46:21Okay.
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 to go to the airport.
00:46:42Where are you going?
00:46:44Antwerp!
00:46:44Nadia literally decided like five minutes ago.
00:46:47Well, why?
00:46:49Well, she saw you and some fellow contestants on the Jewelry Exchange website, so all the
00:46:54trades are covering it, so now she wants to go down to, quote, maximize the publicity
00:46:59from this for the store.
00:47:00I'm representing Vandenbrink's in this competition, not Davidson's.
00:47:03Do you think that would stop her?
00:47:06One of our very own at 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.
00:47:16I just wanted to warn you.
00:47:18We'll be there tomorrow night.
00:47:21So, what's happening with you and Ant's son?
00:47:25Are you seeing him at the dance?
00:47:27Yes.
00:47:28We are going together, but 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.
00:47:43Okay, so it's a fun vacation ship.
00:47:46Just enjoy it while it lasts.
00:47:48I mean, this is the first guy to even pique your interest since Keith.
00:47:54But 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.
00:48:01Bye.
00:48:01Bye.
00:48:25You shine like a diamond.
00:48:28You clean up pretty well yourself.
00:48:29Thanks.
00:48:32Shall we?
00:48:33Mm-hmm.
00:48:34Well, since we are on our first, um, whatever this is, I have to say, you, in all the time
00:48:54that we spend together, you've talked a lot about your love for family, but never relationships.
00:49:00You didn't ask.
00:49:02I didn't know you cared.
00:49:03Well, since you asked, I 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?
00:49:16Um, I regret, I will live in infamy.
00:49:21But I was very young and stupid at the time.
00:49:26Why didn't you go through with it?
00:49:28Um, I don't know.
00:49:31Well, you know, you know when you're with someone for a long time and you don't really know how
00:49:35to live without them.
00:49:37Yes.
00:49:38Can you imagine?
00:49:39It becomes quite comfortable.
00:49:42No.
00:49:43It was, um, it was uncomfortable, actually.
00:49:46And I, I, I, I didn't know why at the time, but I just, I realized it wasn't right.
00:49:54It's a good thing that you set him free, so that he could find the person that was right
00:49:59for him.
00:50:00Yeah.
00:50:01I mean, I hated hurting him, but it wouldn't have been fair to either of us if I went through
00:50:04with it, so.
00:50:06What's your story, young and stupid?
00:50:08Well, they say diamonds are a girl's best friend.
00:50:13My ex's case, they were her first and only love.
00:50:21Camille was very good at telling me exactly what 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 that objects, especially the one in our shop, were more important
00:50:35to her than I was.
00:50:36I'm sorry, you had to deal with that?
00:50:39We live and we learn.
00:50:40Sometimes, it makes us wiser.
00:50:44Yes, and sometimes it helps you learn what you do want.
00:50:56Maybe, we should have a dance.
00:51:01My dad's not coming tonight.
00:51:02I don't think my bomba is either, but I'm sure they have eyes everywhere.
00:51:08Don't let them talk.
00:51:10We cannot have our first whatever this is without at least having one dance.
00:51:17Right.
00:51:18Let's live in the moment.
00:51:19Everyday.
00:51:20Yeah.
00:51:20I don't know.
00:51:20I don't know.
00:51:21Maybe...
00:51:22See you later.
00:51:23Bye.
00:51:46Bye.
00:51:47Bye.
00:51:47One more.
00:52:08I know, it's a slippery slope.
00:52:10First, it's one more, and then two, then ten.
00:52:14I hope so.
00:52:17Alexander!
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.
00:52:46He's a good person, Pompa.
00:52:48Don't know. She could be using you.
00:52:50Do you 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.
00:53:04I am focused.
00:53:05Our business means everything to me.
00:53:08I just...
00:53:09What I do know is that you will win.
00:53:13I didn't ask for you to put me in the competition.
00:53:17You 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,
00:53:32you 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
00:53:46so few days before the finals.
00:53:49You have to finish strong.
00:53:51Finish strong amateur.
00:53:53And you can write your own ticket.
00:53:55If Alexander is your future, so be it.
00:54:02This is our future.
00:54:04You can't let an amateur swoop in
00:54:06and get into your head
00:54:08and take the limelight away from us.
00:54:10You'll need these for your bracelet.
00:54:33Opa, where did you get those?
00:54:42They're so expensive.
00:54:44I have my weight.
00:54:47You took them out of another design, didn't you?
00:54:53They're exactly what I needed.
00:54:57I always just come.
00:54:58Good.
00:54:59I'm just melting that gold
00:55:03and pouring it
00:55:14into the bracelet mold.
00:55:18Why don't you take a walk
00:55:24when it's cold?
00:55:26We haven't lit a candle
00:55:27for Bummer
00:55:28since you got here.
00:55:31Okay.
00:55:31Bummer would love
00:55:53that you decided to make a bracelet.
00:55:57I saw the photo in your shop
00:55:59and I remembered how her bracelets
00:56:01used to jingle when she walked.
00:56:05Most of them made by you.
00:56:07All of them made by me.
00:56:10She, she see a picture
00:56:11of something she found beautiful
00:56:13and put in an order.
00:56:15More like a demand.
00:56:17Bring it home.
00:56:22When I really think of home
00:56:23and what it means to me,
00:56:26it's here.
00:56:29It's her.
00:56:30It's you.
00:56:32The shop was the only constant
00:56:33in my life as a kid.
00:56:36I would come and visit
00:56:37and everything would be the same.
00:56:40And I needed that so much.
00:56:44It will be yours one day.
00:56:47Okay.
00:56:48What does that mean exactly?
00:56:49What do you want it to mean?
00:56:52I don't know.
00:56:53I have a job
00:56:54and a life in Chicago.
00:56:56My boss is on her way here
00:56:58right now to capitalize
00:56:59on the press
00:56:59and the competition.
00:57:03Once you win this money,
00:57:04you can quit the job
00:57:05and do full-time publications
00:57:07on your own terms.
00:57:09No.
00:57:10This money is for you.
00:57:12For the shop.
00:57:13So you can get settled up
00:57:15with the bank
00:57:15and find some help.
00:57:17You don't have to do
00:57:18this alone anymore.
00:57:21I promise.
00:57:22The money's for the winner.
00:57:25Yes.
00:57:26Brandon Brinks,
00:57:26who I'm representing.
00:57:28I'm not here
00:57:29as an employee of Davidson's.
00:57:32This is not about me.
00:57:34Oh, she'll be trying.
00:57:35Oh, she'll be trying.
00:58:05Well, you're up late.
00:58:11I hope I didn't wake you.
00:58:13Oh, no, no, no.
00:58:14Sleep is not in the cards tonight.
00:58:17I was burning the midnight oil as well.
00:58:20And it's just about to burn out on me.
00:58:22Okay.
00:58:23What seems to be the problem?
00:58:25I can't seem to get these gems
00:58:26fixed properly.
00:58:28Well, everyone is gone for the night
00:58:29and I just refuse to give my dad
00:58:32the satisfaction of knowing
00:58:33that I'm struggling.
00:58:35So, what?
00:58:36You need me to
00:58:37come over there and rescue you?
00:58:39Is that why you're calling?
00:58:41Isn't that what superheroes do?
00:58:43Okay, fine.
00:58:44I'll throw in my magic suit
00:58:45and I'll be right over.
00:58:46See you in 10.
00:58:47Yes, my magic suit is pajamas.
00:59:02Don't judge me.
00:59:04After you.
00:59:07Wow.
00:59:09Check this out.
00:59:10We use high-color rendering LED bulbs
00:59:13to accurately represent the colors of the gems.
00:59:17These glasses are cleaned every hour
00:59:20and as needed.
00:59:23These digital screens
00:59:26allow the customers to view detailed information
00:59:28about the gems,
00:59:29including craftsmanship
00:59:30and design origin.
00:59:32So, you guys left no stone unturned.
00:59:36We gotta spend money
00:59:38to make money.
00:59:40See, you know,
00:59:40that's the part
00:59:42that I have a problem with.
00:59:45Okay.
00:59:46Show me what you got.
00:59:47Okay, so you know that
00:59:52this is supposed to be anonymous, right?
00:59:55I won't say anything if you don't.
00:59:58Okay, so you're making a woman's ring.
01:00:00What's the significance of home?
01:00:02Well,
01:00:03it's inspired by my mother's engagement ring.
01:00:07She died when I was six.
01:00:10Don't remember much,
01:00:13but I do remember the sparkle
01:00:15that came off of her hand.
01:00:19It was a big diamond,
01:00:21six carats,
01:00:23courtesy of my grandfather.
01:00:27I always thought it was interesting
01:00:28how these jewels could spark memories.
01:00:31I think
01:00:31home is not
01:00:33a place.
01:00:37I think that home
01:00:38are the people that really see you.
01:00:43Yeah, I do, too.
01:00:45Oh.
01:00:48I could only get this diamond
01:00:50to sit.
01:00:51Okay, so,
01:00:52I see that you've done
01:00:53a bezel setting,
01:00:55but it would have been
01:00:56a little better
01:00:57if you'd done modified tension,
01:00:58but okay,
01:00:59it's fine.
01:00:59We can work with it.
01:01:01Let's see here.
01:01:01like that.
01:01:21And that's how it's done.
01:01:24You're amazing.
01:01:25It's really just the basics
01:01:28of jewelry fabrication.
01:01:31It's not what I meant.
01:01:36You should probably get back
01:01:37to my work.
01:01:41Yeah.
01:01:43You should.
01:01:44I hope so.
01:01:58Now we're in trouble.
01:02:00the best kind.
01:02:05Oh.
01:02:21Oh.
01:02:23Aperture.
01:02:24Gee.
01:02:25Oh.
01:02:26Oh, gorgeous.
01:02:31What a design.
01:02:34Mama would have loved this.
01:02:38Are you all right, do you think?
01:02:40Yes, I still have to type it up, but I think it's pretty good.
01:02:45Would 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.
01:03:01But in reality, home is a feeling, a knowingness that you belong.
01:03:08This bracelet is a reflection of the unconditional love that encompassed me each time I walked in this one particular door.
01:03:17It encircled me and gave me a place to develop my passion.
01:03:22The jewels represent the unbreakable, eternal light of love in the eyes of the people who truly see you.
01:03:32How proud she would be of you, as am I.
01:03:39Thank you, Bonpa.
01:03:41Thank you for always believing in me.
01:03:43Always.
01:03:44And forever.
01:03:45Oh, you're here.
01:03:52You made it.
01:03:55Hello.
01:03:56Hi.
01:03:56It's so, uh, quaint.
01:04:03The history, the smells.
01:04:07Oh, but impeccable craftsmanship.
01:04:10Yeah, that's my grandfather.
01:04:12He's, uh, he's won the competition many times.
01:04:17Well, let's just hope it runs in the family.
01:04:21I guess 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.
01:04:32Lots to do.
01:04:33Oh.
01:04:34Okay.
01:04:34As we stated, this is all anonymous.
01:04:40So, do not point out your design.
01:04:44Our judges must make pure assessments.
01:04:47Please, everyone else, come and have a look.
01:04:51Our judges choose the grand prize,
01:04:53but we do have the audience's favorite award as well.
01:04:58So, be sure to vote.
01:05:01Good luck.
01:05:02I'm sorry I'm late.
01:05:18I had to meet with the vendor.
01:05:20Did I miss it?
01:05:21Not much has happened yet.
01:05:23Judges are examining the pieces,
01:05:25and tomorrow we'll know if it's going to go our way.
01:05:29It's going to go our way, son.
01:05:31You can't know that.
01:05:33I certainly can.
01:05:34And I do.
01:05:37Let's just say,
01:05:39one of the judges owes me a very large favor,
01:05:42and I've called it in.
01:05:44What?
01:05:45Keep your voice down.
01:05:47That's why you were so willing to let me join the competition.
01:05:51Because it's fixed.
01:05:52You make it sound so sinister.
01:05:55It is sinister, Dad.
01:05:57For a moment, I thought you had let go of the comparisons to Matthias
01:06:04and just see me for me,
01:06:05but I see that I'm wrong.
01:06:08This is about our future.
01:06:11Your future.
01:06:13It's all going to be yours.
01:06:15But our shop needs to exist for that to happen.
01:06:19It's cheating.
01:06:20We can't do that to, to her, to all of them.
01:06:28It's not right.
01:06:29It doesn't matter now.
01:06:33It's done.
01:06:35And so am I.
01:06:37Alexander.
01:06:39Alexander.
01:06:40Oh, please.
01:06:41Alexander!
01:06:41So, are you going to introduce me to Enson?
01:06:46I don't know.
01:06:47I saw him go talk to his dad,
01:06:49and now he didn't come back.
01:06:50Girl, he is coming back.
01:06:52I saw the way he looked at you at that stage.
01:06:55We kissed last night.
01:06:58Shut up.
01:07:00We're keeping it low-key.
01:07:01His 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're a Belgian.
01:07:11I'm so glad you're here.
01:07:12Me too.
01:07:13I am going to go take care of Maddie.
01:07:15An assistant's work is never done.
01:07:17Not with my boss.
01:07:27Hi, it's Abby.
01:07:29Uh, I was looking for you to introduce you to my co-workers,
01:07:33who are here from Chicago, including my boss.
01:07:36Um, but maybe you left already?
01:07:39Uh, call me when you get this.
01:07:41All right.
01:07:44All right.
01:07:44All right.
01:07:46All right.
01:08:46I don't know what happened. Maybe it was the kiss? Maybe 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? He's obviously reading his texts.
01:09:02Okay. All right. So I know this isn't the way you want it to go, but wait. Look at the bright side. Nadia is taking notice. All right? You are finally getting the press. You need to actually do this thing. You can write your own ticket once you get home.
01:09:19Home? Yes. Chicago is where you belong. Girl, you are finally making your dreams come true.
01:09:28Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. All right.
01:09:33Oh, God.
01:09:35Oh, God.
01:09:44Oh, God.
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, I 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, oh, this is a surprise, Antoine 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, Papa.
01:11:25Yes, I know, and you did beautiful work.
01:11:28Something to be proud of, and that's enough.
01:11:30And I 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.
01:11:37And now for the winner is, Abby Vandenbrink from Vandenbrinks.
01:11:44What?
01:11:45Good luck, actually.
01:11:48Come on up, Abby.
01:11:49You have won the audience favorite award.
01:11:57Good luck.
01:11:58Congratulations to all our winners.
01:12:02And we hope to see you all again here next year.
01:12:18We figured that Alexander would want his peace back.
01:12:23It was very beautiful.
01:12:29Whatever his reasons for withdrawing, he truly had a chance at the prize.
01:12:36I'll be right back.
01:12:38Okay.
01:12:39Mr. Remy, can you tell me what happened to Alexander?
01:12:56Some mistakes were made, and he's left Abby.
01:13:01I don't know where, but he's gone.
01:13:03Oh.
01:13:04What does that even mean?
01:13:05I don't know.
01:13:06Mistakes were made.
01:13:07I don't know if it was about me or the contest.
01:13:10What could I possibly have done?
01:13:11Nothing, okay?
01:13:12This is not on you.
01:13:13I don't even know.
01:13:14I mean, I didn't win the contest.
01:13:15I don't know if it was about me or the contest.
01:13:18What could I possibly have done?
01:13:19Nothing, okay?
01:13:20This is not on you.
01:13:21I don't even know.
01:13:22I mean, I didn't win the competition.
01:13:23I didn't get the guy.
01:13:24And now all I have is my mundane repair job at Davidson's.
01:13:25No, don't say that.
01:13:26Well, I did it.
01:13:27I got the winner to show at our store.
01:13:28Here's the card follow-up in the morning.
01:13:29Will do.
01:13:30Congratulations again, Abby.
01:13:31Oh, Nadia, I didn't win.
01:13:32Not the grand prize, but the audience award holds even more weight.
01:13:37Do you know who attends this festival?
01:13:38Um, local jewelers and residents of Antwerp.
01:13:40I imagine they attend as well, yes.
01:13:42But only the finest jewelers, designers, designers, and designers.
01:13:45I'm not the winner to show at our store.
01:13:46I got the winner to show at our store.
01:13:47Here's the card follow-up in the morning.
01:13:48Will do.
01:13:49Congratulations again, Abby.
01:13:50Oh, Nadia, I didn't win.
01:13:51Not the grand prize, but the audience award holds even more weight.
01:13:54Do you know who attends this festival?
01:13:56Um, local jewelers and residents of Antwerp.
01:14:00I imagine they attend as well, yes.
01:14:03But only the finest jewelers, designers, vendors, distributors from all over the world.
01:14:10That's who voted on your piece.
01:14:13And my phone has been ringing off the hook about you.
01:14:16Thank you, by the way, for mentioning your job at Davidson's on your bio.
01:14:20Very smart.
01:14:21I had no idea.
01:14:23Oh, there's a strong buzz about you, my friend.
01:14:26And when we get home, we're talking about your future.
01:14:29Also, I would like to buy that winning piece of yours.
01:14:33The Duchess is going to flip for it.
01:14:39It's all happening, Abby.
01:14:42Yeah.
01:14:46It is.
01:14:59Father.
01:15:00Alexander.
01:15:01Where have you been?
01:15:02I needed time to think.
01:15:04I received your message about the ring.
01:15:05Your mother's ring.
01:15:06It was unexpected.
01:15:07It wasn't an original.
01:15:08It was just inspired by something that represented home to me.
01:15:12I'm sorry.
01:15:13I underestimated you, son.
01:15:14Used to it.
01:15:15I know.
01:15:16And I want to apologize for that.
01:15:17I'm not Matthias.
01:15:18I need someone who's as passionate about the work we do here.
01:15:19I know.
01:15:20And I want to apologize for that.
01:15:21I'm not Matthias.
01:15:22I need someone who's as passionate about the work we do here as I am.
01:15:35And that is you.
01:15:36What you've done for the business, you've accomplished more than any design Matthias could ever make.
01:15:52Things have changed so much in our industry, but I trust you to bring us to the future.
01:16:02And you did the right thing, stepping down from the competition.
01:16:06And I want to thank you for helping me to see that I was wrong.
01:16:09Look, you're a good man.
01:16:13You made me that way, Dad.
01:16:16Raising us all on your own.
01:16:19I am who I am because of you.
01:16:24But she is home to you.
01:16:26No.
01:16:27This all is home to me.
01:16:31Sure.
01:16:42Thank you and have a good day.
01:16:44Bye.
01:16:45Bye.
01:16:46Bye.
01:16:47Bye.
01:16:48Bye.
01:16:52Another day, another sale.
01:16:54It should help us with the bank.
01:16:56But boy am I wishing I won that prize money.
01:17:00Aye, it doesn't matter, Abby Chair.
01:17:03This is the lender from the Brinks.
01:17:05We have had a great run.
01:17:07And I have had the most wonderful time having you with me here, side by side.
01:17:12But we can't give up.
01:17:13I don't know, Abby.
01:17:14I'm slowing down.
01:17:15I'm too old and too tired to do this alone.
01:17:16And you have this opportunity in Chicago.
01:17:17So you have to go back to your life.
01:17:18Yeah.
01:17:19To always remember where your place is.
01:17:21It's your good luck charm now.
01:17:22You do with it what you want.
01:17:24What?
01:17:26God.
01:17:27What?
01:17:28Why, thank you?
01:17:29What?
01:17:42What?
01:17:44What?
01:17:46You figure it out.
01:17:47Hm?
01:17:48You figured it out, hmm?
01:17:57Grandma, we'd be proud.
01:18:14Okay, what was so important that we had to rush right over?
01:18:18What would you say that's worth?
01:18:26Whoa.
01:18:43It's pristine.
01:18:44Nice quality.
01:18:46A lot of potential.
01:18:49It's very impressive, Abby.
01:18:52How did you come buy it?
01:18:54My grandfather has held on to it for years, and he gave it to me as a going-away gift.
01:19:01A rock like this is worth $2,500 per carat.
01:19:07Um, you're also dollars.
01:19:11Does it matter?
01:19:12It's a gold mine.
01:19:15It's 30 carats.
01:19:17Indeed.
01:19:19Do you want to buy it for me, Nadia?
01:19:24Very much.
01:19:25You're going out on your own, aren't you?
01:19:33Yes.
01:19:41Mr. Peters?
01:19:43It's Abby Vandenbrink.
01:19:45Miss Vandenbrink.
01:19:46Miss Vandenbrink.
01:19:47Please.
01:19:49How nice to meet you in person.
01:19:51And thank you so much for your prior papers.
01:19:54Well, I have one more.
01:19:57This should settle up the mortgage on Vandenbrink's.
01:20:00In 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.
01:20:12You know, this place has welcomed me more than anywhere else, actually.
01:20:19It's the Belgian Bay.
01:20:21Yeah.
01:20:23It is.
01:20:26I'm sorry.
01:20:26I have to go.
01:20:27Oh, okay.
01:20:28Excuse me.
01:20:34Alexander?
01:20:35It's me.
01:20:36Can 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.
01:20:58I'm still sneaking up.
01:21:01Are you okay?
01:21:03What happened?
01:21:04Why the radio silence?
01:21:05What?
01:21:06When you dropped out of the competition?
01:21:08It's a long story.
01:21:09One day I'll tell you everything.
01:21:11I just didn't agree with the decision that my father made.
01:21:13And I just needed some time for myself to figure out my next steps.
01:21:17And did you?
01:21:20I did.
01:21:22My father and I spoke and we're okay.
01:21:26Better than ever.
01:21:27Just him seeing my design felt like he finally saw me.
01:21:32And I believe that wouldn't never have happened had I not met you.
01:21:35I'm glad.
01:21:38I know how much Remi and Sons means to you.
01:21:42And I know how much Fond en Wink means to you.
01:21:47Which is why I think you should stay here.
01:21:51In Antwerp.
01:21:52Okay.
01:21:57Okay?
01:21:58Okay.
01:22:02I had already decided to stay.
01:22:04I had been searching for so long to find out what home means to me.
01:22:09And it's here.
01:22:10It's Antwerp.
01:22:12It's Vandenbrink's.
01:22:14It's everything.
01:22:14Maybe even you.
01:22:26They say whenever you find that person, that's home.
01:22:31Yeah, I think that's true.
01:22:36I have something for you.
01:22:43Alexander.
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.
01:22:55So just wear it.
01:22:56Don'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.
01:23:12It's a gift.
01:23:17It's also tricky.
01:23:19It's so young.
01:23:21It's hard.
01:23:22It's a gift.
01:23:22Good.
01:23:23It's okay.
01:23:23It's a gift.
01:23:24It's again.
01:23:25It's really fun.
01:23:26It's everything.
01:23:27It's love.
01:23:28It's a gift.
01:23:28Yeah, it's lovely.
01:23:29It's so-
01:23:32It's really sweet.
01:23:34You could work.
01:23:34Like, yeah.
01:23:35You could.
01:23:36OK.
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