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00:00:05I'm the next big thing, I don't need a girl to flex, all eyes on me.
00:00:12There's a spot on this glass, straighten 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.
00:00:28Oh, 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
00:00:36in, well, anywhere, the inimitable Miss Abby Vandenbrink.
00:00:46Abby?
00:00:47Abby?
00:00:48Abby!
00:00:50Abby!
00:00:51What?
00:00:52What?
00:00:52I have been calling your name.
00:00:54My gosh, I fell asleep.
00:00:56Okay, Nadia needs that watch like ASAP.
00:00:59The 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.
00:01:13Mm-hmm.
00:01:14You are going to show her what you can do beyond repairs.
00:01:18All 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.
00:01:23Yeah.
00:01:23I'm going.
00:01:24Now go!
00:01:27Just exquisite work.
00:01:29May I?
00:01:38Good as new.
00:01:39Lovely earrings, darling.
00:01:41Cool.
00:01:42Uh, thank you.
00:01:43I made them, actually.
00:01:45Hmm.
00:01:47Thank 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.
00:02:02Um.
00:02:03Actually, I was wondering if you have time, I'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, she wouldn't be my assistant anymore.
00:02:18Hmm.
00:02:23So.
00:02:23Nope.
00:02:24Focusing.
00:02:26Hmm.
00:02:27Hmm.
00:02:30I 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
00:02:42it and I could take some time 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.
00:03:03And then we'll display your designs and your beautiful jewelry.
00:03:07Not the other way around.
00:03:09We are Davidson's.
00:03:10But good job on the Duchess's watch.
00:03:13Keep it up.
00:03:22How 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.
00:03:38And 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.
00:04:02Ah, yes.
00:04:03Like, 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.
00:04:13Oh, yes.
00:04:15Oh, yes.
00:04:18It's Belgium.
00:04:20Your grandpa?
00:04:21Not his number.
00:04:24Hello?
00:04:25Abby Vanderbrink?
00:04:27This is Jules Peters from Belfius 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.
00:04:40It 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, uh, thank you for calling and I will take care of it, Mr. Peters.
00:05:05He 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 taught me everything I know.
00:05:13I hope it's okay.
00:05:15He seems fine when we talk. He 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.
00:05:27You 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. I'm kidding. I 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.
00:06:20You know, we are going to go to the pictures.
00:06:22Yeah, yeah.
00:06:24You're a little bit lucky.
00:06:24It's amazing.
00:06:25Living in a day dream.
00:06:27All the colors like you never seen.
00:06:30You know we got to go right.
00:06:34Living all the highlights.
00:06:38Colors looking so bright.
00:06:41You know we got to go right.
00:06:44Woo.
00:06:51Oh!
00:06:52Wow.
00:06:53Ellie, Ellie.
00:06:56Oh, Ellie.
00:06:58Ellie!
00:07:00Oh, sorry.
00:07:03It's Langsam.
00:07:05You speak English?
00:07:06Yes.
00:07:07They'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.
00:07:20They're just loose.
00:07:21Let's see.
00:07:26What are you doing?
00:07:28The store wasn't open then,
00:07:29and she was concerned, so...
00:07:31Five minutes.
00:07:32We open.
00:07:33Actually, you know what?
00:07:34Can you hold this?
00:07:36By all means.
00:07:41You know, diamonds can be heirlooms,
00:07:44and I get why she's concerned when you lose them.
00:07:49You're American?
00:07:50Yes.
00:07:51Yes.
00:07:52But I spent a lot of time here as a child.
00:07:56What?
00:07:56In 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
00:08:05with the latest technology and electronic displays.
00:08:08And I thought the appeal of this neighborhood
00:08:10was the old world charm.
00:08:13Well, I guess the thought is we must attract
00:08:15the interest of the next generation.
00:08:17Of course, but I mean, it's a little much.
00:08:21You're very good, huh?
00:08:24Oh, 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.
00:08:43Around the corner.
00:08:49You'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?
00:09:06I'm afraid we just lost Ms. Reynard as a customer.
00:09:10That's unfortunate.
00:09:12Van den Brinks strikes again.
00:09:25Yeah, thanks, boy.
00:09:31Get out.
00:09:37Bamba.
00:09:42Bamba.
00:09:43Why didn't you tell me you were coming?
00:09:46Surprise.
00:09:47Wonderful surprise.
00:09:53The bank didn't need to bother you.
00:09:55You have a job in the life in the States.
00:09:59I'm fine.
00:10:01Bamba.
00:10:03It'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...
00:10:11I'm here to help you.
00:10:14One day she wasn't well.
00:10:18And the next week, she was...
00:10:21gone.
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, 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.
00:10:49You 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.
00:11:02Yeah.
00:11:05I 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.
00:11:26Okay, so...
00:11:28We'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.
00:11:38We have two weeks.
00:11:39We're gonna get it all done.
00:11:42And the fact that my visit coincides with the festival
00:11:45is 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.
00:11:53Well, 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.
00:12:03We don't need gimmicks like Peter Remy.
00:12:05And I know that your piece for the competition
00:12:08is gonna pull out a win, and with that prize money,
00:12:10we're gonna get settled up with the bank
00:12:12and show Peter Remy what's what.
00:12:17What?
00:12:18I am 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.
00:12:30Are you designing your custom pieces?
00:12:32I'm trying.
00:12:35You instilled in me a very expensive aesthetic.
00:12:38Sometimes repair must pay the bills.
00:12:40I used to love watching you compete and win.
00:12:44Year after year.
00:12:47It's one of the greatest joys of my childhood.
00:12:50I'll try again next year when there is more time.
00:12:52After all, my Abiji is here to save the day.
00:12:56Hmm?
00:12:57Yeah.
00:12:58Oh, I forgot the lobster clasps.
00:13:01For the makers.
00:13:02It's fine.
00:13:03I'm here to help.
00:13:04I will go to the mart and get some.
00:13:07Are you sure?
00:13:08The mart is not always so welcome to outside.
00:13:12Bomba.
00:13:14Come on.
00:13:15I've been there a dozen times.
00:13:17How hard can it be?
00:13:26Oh, excuse me.
00:13:28Heeft u een toegangspas, mevrouw?
00:13:30Excuse me?
00:13:32Welkom.
00:13:34Een toegangspas.
00:13:35Oké.
00:13:36Ik ben Abby Vandenbrink.
00:13:38From Vandenbrink Jewelers.
00:13:40Jewelry Mart here is a bit different than in the States.
00:13:43Het is oké ik aan de brugje leider.
00:13:45Wil je mij eens met naar binnen?
00:13:47Oké.
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.
00:14:12Fair.
00:14:14You were quite the hero yourself earlier on the street corner.
00:14:18With your 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.
00:14:33Remy.
00:14:35You're the Anne Sons 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.
00:15:02Oh that 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 that year.
00:15:19And the year before and the year before and the year before.
00:15:21This year will be no difference.
00:15:23Don't underestimate us.
00:15:25Okay.
00:15:25We 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 rumours aren't true?
00:15:42No.
00:15:43Well, he's not entered the competition yet, so.
00:15:46That's because he's not competing.
00:15:51I am.
00:15:52I'm a van den Brink.
00:15:54I'm a designer.
00:15:56And so here I am.
00:15:59Represent.
00:16:00Wow.
00:16:01This contest is taking an interesting turn.
00:16:04Yeah.
00:16:04I'd say so.
00:16:06You better get going.
00:16:07Because 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.
00:16:14Yeah.
00:16:15Good luck to you.
00:16:16Van den Brink.
00:16:20I think it's a wonderful idea.
00:16:22It's like my mind had a mouth of its own.
00:16:27I just...
00:16:28I just...
00:16:29I just blured it out before I could stop it.
00:16:32It was fate.
00:16:33No, no, Bamba.
00:16:35It'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...
00:17:28There's this guy.
00:17:29Oh, okay.
00:17:30Guy.
00:17:31Do tell.
00:17:32No, 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.
00:17:39Slow your roll, Rosie.
00:17:41He's a jeweler.
00:17:42It's Remy and Sons.
00:17:44There'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.
00:17:55Hold up.
00:17:56And Sons is cute.
00:17:58His name is Alexander, and yes, he's not terrible looking, but I felt like he was kind
00:18:03of 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.
00:18:12Uh-uh.
00:18:12No.
00:18:13No, you are not.
00:18:14You are going to do amazing.
00:18:18Ah!
00:18:18Nadia 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.
00:18:26Any time.
00:18:27Keep me posted on your progress.
00:18:29I will.
00:18:30Oh, oh, wait.
00:18:31And, uh, if Anne's Sons, you know, asks you out for, like, a coffee or something, say
00:18:37yes.
00:18:37It's almost Valentine's Day.
00:18:39Okay.
00:18:40Yes.
00:18:40Bye.
00:18:48Hello.
00:18:49Uh, Makigen Fritter, please.
00:18:51Oof.
00:18:52The pronunciation.
00:18:54In Fritter.
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 will see you coming.
00:19:04They can't run.
00:19:06Wait, am I the bad guy in this scenario?
00:19:08Absolutely 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.
00:19:16But 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.
00:19:25My 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.
00:19:39Oh.
00:19:41An American who likes fries with mayo.
00:19:44Plot 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.
00:19:54So, 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.
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.
00:20:14It'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.
00:20:34Refabricated can still be beautiful.
00:20:36Like my dad says, we have to do whatever it takes to stay alive in this shrinking marketplace.
00:20:41But it's missing passion.
00:20:43The craftsmanship, the attention to detail.
00:20:46Also missing the profits.
00:20:48It'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 gonna 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 the...
00:21:24Oh, I feel a bit like a fish out of water here.
00:21:28Of course.
00:21:30You're representing Van den Brinks.
00:21:33I happily make a showing.
00:21:35Thank you, Bon Bon.
00:21:40Um...
00:21:41What 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.
00:21:50Huh?
00:21:51But his business sense is fantastic.
00:21:53He 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 home a thousand euro prize.
00:22:07Yes, which would get us squared up with the bank and some leftover.
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.
00:22:23When dad was on active duty.
00:22:27No place ever really felt like home to me.
00:22:31Sometimes...
00:22:31Home 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 abiture.
00:22:43And find out...
00:22:46What 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.
00:23:03We 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.
00:23:19You 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.
00:23:32It is risky utilizing an amateur. I'll give you that.
00:23:37That?
00:23:37The next generation just might surprise you.
00:23:41I doubt that very much.
00:23:44But I can't wait to see.
00:23:46She makes original pieces. Beautiful ones.
00:23:49None of these 3D, mass-produced, and knock-off-designed user.
00:23:55Bon pair.
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. By my son, in fact.
00:24:11So, in what?
00:24:13Like 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, and Alexander is a part of that team.
00:24:30Yeah, and we were going to announce that.
00:24:33Today.
00:24:35Well, it was supposed to be a surprise, so...
00:24:38Surprise.
00:24:40Well then.
00:24:42Good luck to us all.
00:24:44Indeed.
00:24:49What 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.
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 it get in your head.
00:25:09You'll remember what happened the last time.
00:25:14Welcome.
00:25:15The 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.
00:25:37Please have your sketches in by Thursday at 9 a.m.
00:25:41And 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?
00:26:01Ms. Vandenbrink?
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, but we really do need to get this account current as soon as
00:26:14possible.
00:26:15Yes, we have a couple more billings coming in and I should be able to get you a check in
00:26:18the next few weeks.
00:26:20Weeks? Ms. Vandenbrink, this account, it's five months past due.
00:26:26Oh, um, I'm sorry, I 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.
00:26:40I 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.
00:26:48Thank 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?
00:27:15Yeah, just seem to be having a bit of a block.
00:27:19It happens to the best of us, keep 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.
00:27:33Can 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?
00:27:43There were three of us.
00:27:45Matthias, my father, and I.
00:27:47And it's always been his dream to work alongside his sons, as he did with his father.
00:27:54I'm, I'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.
00:28:09Well, 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.
00:28:33And 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.
00:28:54I just don't operate that way. I 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 what 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.
00:29:27Well, I'm sure that my grandfather would not be pleased if I was speaking to a Remy.
00:29:32He's very proud.
00:29:33No.
00:29:36Okay? Well, I can keep a secret.
00:29:39What a coincidence.
00:29:41So can I.
00:29:43Okay, then. Let's do it.
00:29:45Let's do it.
00:29:47Let's do it.
00:29:58How is your design doing?
00:30:00Oh, I've been working on it all day. I'm just taking a little break. The creative juices weren't exactly flowing.
00:30:07Plus this, this backlog was just staring me down.
00:30:12Oh, um, I made another payment to the bank because another billing came in.
00:30:16So much pressure off. Thanks to your help.
00:30:23I could maybe begin making original pieces again.
00:30:29If we could get the word out, my customers only think of me for repairs lately.
00:30:38I'm working on outreach. I'm coming up with a marketing plan to bring more business in here.
00:30:42I cannot wait to hear it. We can discuss it over an early dinner.
00:30:48Um, I was gonna, um, I was gonna go out for dinner actually. For inspiration, for the competition. My sketches
00:30:58are due soon.
00:30:59But I made paté gourmet. My first time cooking. Without Boma. It was always your favorite.
00:31:07Still is. You two used to make it together while I played with that uncut diamond over there.
00:31:15Which I, I used to think was rock salt. I 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.
00:31:25And we called it a good luck charm. If we wanted to keep it intact.
00:31:33So, 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. Isn't it?
00:31:45The way a diamond is formed, it's...
00:31:48It's from this rock.
00:31:51It becomes brilliant.
00:31:53I like to think we all experience this. A similar evolution.
00:32:01Well, being with you makes me happy and I would love nothing more than to have paté gourmet with you.
00:32:08Paté gourmet.
00:32:10Okay.
00:32:11I'm just gonna finish this up and I'll be right over.
00:32:14Okay.
00:32:36Woo!
00:32:36Oh.
00:32:38Hi.
00:32:40Hope I didn't keep you waiting.
00:32:42Uh, no.
00:32:43I was just...
00:32:44taking 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?
00:33:05I always used to make them tell me the story.
00:33:09You can't leave me anywhere.
00:33:11Okay, so she came from money and her parents did not approve of him.
00:33:15He was an aspiring jeweler and an apprentice for a diamond cutter.
00:33:21So 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.
00:33:35So 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.
00:33:52So beautiful.
00:33:54Mm-hmm.
00:33:56Must have been hard for him to lose her.
00:33:59Yeah.
00:33:59Yeah.
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.
00:34:37Maybe your grandfather's right.
00:34:40Home is a who.
00:34:42Not a where.
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, and as soon as you get me the photos of the original pieces, I can
00:35:03adjust 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.
00:35:16Soon, we are going to find your hidden talent.
00:35:20Hmm.
00:35:57Okay, I get it.
00:35:58What are we doing here, and what does this place have to do with jewelry design?
00:36:03What inspires you, Alexander?
00:36:05Progress.
00:36:07Seeing the fruits of our labor.
00:36:09Positive balance sheets.
00:36:10All good things.
00:36:12It's not exactly what I had in mind.
00:36:13With creativity, you can't force it.
00:36:16Okay, so what inspires you?
00:36:17This.
00:36:19Nature.
00:36:20Its beauty is so unique.
00:36:24Every petal is different.
00:36:27Like when you hold a magnifying glass against a snowflake.
00:36:31Here.
00:36:33Look beyond the surface.
00:36:35What do you see?
00:36:43It's like there's a whole other universe that's not visible to the naked eye.
00:36:49Now look at these.
00:36:52Magnified.
00:37:06Detail is impeccable.
00:37:09Although not obvious from far.
00:37:12That's where I like to find my creativity.
00:37:14In looking beyond the obvious.
00:37:17I'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.
00:37:30Hmm.
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 of someone.
00:37:46Quite the moves.
00:37:48Matthias?
00:37:49No.
00:37:51Matthias couldn't quite do this.
00:37:54I would.
00:37:59But.
00:38:00But what?
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.
00:38:14I think I'm starting to hate that part.
00:38:54I'm not going to say a problem.
00:38:55Dammit.
00:38:55robbery plans.
00:38:57theish tattoos.
00:38:58I örneoii knows men.
00:39:04I saw anybody inside.
00:39:05Who wrote offices on Scripture.
00:39:12Be sure that your sketch is submitted in an unmarked official contest envelope.
00:39:20You finished.
00:39:22I followed your advice, but beneath the surface.
00:39:25And are you happy with your design?
00:39:27Not unhappy.
00:39:29Not sure how I'm going to execute it, but I do like the idea behind it.
00:39:34I'm sure it'll be great.
00:39:36Oh, I sent you some more pictures of Boba's designs for the website.
00:39:41Yeah.
00:39:42I'll plug them in later tonight.
00:39:44Hey, I have something to show you.
00:39:45Can you meet me at the Grote Market in an hour?
00:39:47Yeah, I think I can make that happen.
00:39:57You have some nerve, Mr. Remy.
00:40:00Do you want to make a wager about this?
00:40:01Oh, 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.
00:40:21Hmm.
00:40:21Unlike 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.
00:40:46Uh-huh.
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.
00:40:53You see those two waffle shops?
00:40:55Mm-hmm.
00:40:56They sell the exact same product.
00:40:58I imagine the taste is similar, prices are competitive.
00:41:02What do you notice?
00:41:05Um, 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.
00:41:31So, no fingerprints.
00:41:32Hmm.
00:41:34Well, and the pictures of the waffles are just making me hungry.
00:41:38The ivy is nice and the flowers.
00:41:42Exactly.
00:41:42You gotta make your customers salivate, you know?
00:41:47The product can't speak for itself if your customers don't know it exists.
00:41:51Okay, 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?
00:42:04No, Abby.
00:42:06No matter how this contest is gonna turn out, Remy and Sons will never be able to do what
00:42:12Van 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.
00:42:32Oh, okay.
00:42:46Bye, guys.
00:42:58See you next time in the
00:43:02Pompah? 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.
00:43:19I just sold the emerald brooch.
00:43:23Pompah, 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 to commission a graduation gift for her granddaughter.
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. If my meeting doesn't go late,
00:43:53I make an appearance, but you go.
00:43:55Yeah.
00:43:57I need to find my old sketches.
00:44:03Oh, yeah, damn it.
00:44:06Woo! We're cooking now, Pompah.
00:44:08You and me.
00:44:11Oh, no.
00:44:12What?
00:44:13I volunteered to bake Boma'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 Boma'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?
00:44:49No.
00:44:51But I know how to follow a recipe.
00:44:54Sort of.
00:44:55Great.
00:44:55That makes fun of us.
00:44:56Um, come on up.
00:45:06Okay.
00:45:07It'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 Carras and Cupid's.
00:45:26They sell heart-shaped stroopwafels this time of year.
00:45:30No 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, Miss 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?
00:45:49It's not a date, it'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, 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.
00:46:10So, well, time's 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 Cupid's.
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.
00:46:48Why?
00:46:49Well, she saw you and some fellow contestants on the Jewelry Exchange website.
00:46:54So 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, not Davidson's.
00:47:04Do 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 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 Ant's sons?
00:47:25Are you seeing him at the dance?
00:47:27Yes.
00:47:27We are going together.
00:47:29But it's complicated.
00:47:31He, he wants to live in the moment tonight.
00:47:35Yeah.
00:47:36He's right.
00:47:36I agree with him.
00:47:38You like him, Abs.
00:47:39I do.
00:47:41But geography is not on our side.
00:47:44Okay, so it's a fun vacation ship.
00:47:47Just enjoy it while it lasts.
00:47:48I mean, this is the first guy to even peak your interest since Keith.
00:47:54But you know what is on your side?
00:47:56Talent.
00:47:57I'll see you tomorrow.
00:47:59Okay, travel safe.
00:48:01Bye.
00:48:02Bye.
00:48:25You shine like a diamond.
00:48:27You clean up pretty well yourself.
00:48:30Thanks.
00:48:32Shall we?
00:48:33Mm-hmm.
00:48:47Well, since we are on our first, um, whatever this is, I have to say, you, and all the time
00:48:54that we spend together, you've talked a lot about your love of 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?
00:49:17A regret that 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?
00:49:30Um, I don't know.
00:49:31You know when you're with someone for a long time and you don't really know how to live
00:49:35without them.
00:49:37Yes.
00:49:38Can I imagine?
00:49:40It becomes quite comfortable.
00:49:42No.
00:49:43It was, um, it was uncomfortable, actually.
00:49:47And 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 you could find the person that was right
00:49:59for him.
00:50:00Yeah.
00:50:01Yeah.
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?
00:50:09Well, they say diamonds are a girl's best friend.
00:50:14My ex's case, they were her first and only love.
00:50:20Camille 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.
00:50:42Sometimes it makes us wiser.
00:50:44Yes.
00:50:45And, um, 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.
00:51:03I 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.
00:52:05One 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.
00:52:17I hope so.
00:52:35Alexander!
00:52:36Abby!
00:52:37What is this?
00:52:38What 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, and it's your dream.
00:53:02It's important to keep focused.
00:53:03I am focused.
00:53:05I 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.
00:53:20And 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 off the prize for even one moment.
00:53:36I know.
00:53:37I 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?
00:53:44Allowing the competition to get close to you so few days before the finals?
00:53:48You 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 and get into your head and take the limelight away from us.
00:54:32You'll need these for your bracelet.
00:54:41Ompa, 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?
00:54:52For exactly when I need it.
00:54:57I always just come.
00:54:58Good.
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 goes?
00:55:26We haven't lit a candle for Mama since you got here.
00:55:31Okay.
00:55:52And Mama would love that you decided to make a bracelet.
00:55:57I 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.
00:56:10She, she, she see a picture of something she found beautiful and put in an order.
00:56:15More like a demand.
00:56:17Bring it home.
00:56:22When I really think of home.
00:56:24When I really think of home and what it means to me, it's here.
00:56:29It's her.
00:56:30It's you.
00:56:31The shop was the only constant in my life as a kid.
00:56:36I would come and visit and 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?
00:56:50What do you want it to mean?
00:56:52I don't know.
00:56:53I 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.
00:57:03Once you win this money, you can quit the job and do full-time fabrications on 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 with the bank and find some help.
00:57:17You don't have to do this alone anymore.
00:57:20I promise.
00:57:22The money's for the winner.
00:57:25Yes.
00:57:26Brandon Brinks, who I'm representing.
00:57:28I'm not here as an employee of Davidson's.
00:57:32This is not about me.
00:57:34Oh, sweet child.
00:57:42Oh, sweet child.
00:57:47Oh, sweet child.
00:58:09Well, 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 fixed properly.
00:58:28Well, everyone is gone for the night.
00:58:30And I just refuse to give my dad the satisfaction of knowing that I'm struggling.
00:58:35So, what?
00:58:36You need me to come 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.
00:58:44And I'll throw in my magic suit and I'll be right over.
00:58:47See you in 10.
00:59:00Yes, my magic suit is pajamas.
00:59:02Don't judge me.
00:59:03After you.
00:59:07Wow.
00:59:09Check this out.
00:59:10We use high color rendering LED bulbs to accurately represent the colors of the gems.
00:59:17These glasses are cleaned every hour and as needed.
00:59:23These digital screens allow the customers to view detailed information about the gems,
00:59:29including craftsmanship and design origin.
00:59:33So, you guys left no stone unturned.
00:59:36We got to spend money to make money.
00:59:40See, you know, that's the part that I have a problem with.
00:59:45Okay.
00:59:46Show me what you got.
00:59:51Okay, so you know that this is supposed to be anonymous, right?
00:59:55I won't say anything if you don't.
00:59:57Okay, so you're making a woman's ring.
01:00:00What's the significance of home?
01:00:02Well, it's inspired by my mother's engagement ring.
01:00:06Hmm.
01:00:08She died when I was six.
01:00:10I don't remember much, but I do remember the sparkle.
01:00:16That came off of her hand.
01:00:19It was a big diamond.
01:00:21Six carats.
01:00:23Courtesy of my grandfather.
01:00:25Hmm.
01:00:27I always thought it was interesting how these jewels could spark memories.
01:00:31I think home is not a place.
01:00:37I think that home are the people that really see you.
01:00:43Yeah, I do too.
01:00:48Well, if I could only get this diamond to sit.
01:00:51Okay, so I see that you've done a bezel setting, but it would have been a little better if you'd
01:00:57done modified tension.
01:00:58But okay, it's fine.
01:00:59We can work with it.
01:01:01Let's see here.
01:01:15Like that.
01:01:21I think it's fine.
01:01:24I think it's fine.
01:01:24You're amazing.
01:01:26It's really just the basics of jewelry fabrication.
01:01:31That's not what I meant.
01:01:36I should probably get back to my work.
01:01:40Yeah.
01:01:42Yeah.
01:01:44You should.
01:01:57I hope so.
01:01:59Now we're in trouble.
01:02:03Oh, the best kind.
01:02:20Oh, Abbey chair.
01:02:28Gorgeous.
01:02:31What a design.
01:02:34Mama would have loved this.
01:02:38Are you writing a statement?
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, but in reality, home is a feeling, a knowingness that you
01:03:06belong.
01:03:07This bracelet is a reflection of the unconditional love that encompassed me each time I walked in this one particular
01:03:15door.
01:03:17It encircled me and gave me a place to develop my passion.
01:03:23The jewels represent the unbreakable, eternal light of love in the eyes of the people who truly see you.
01:03:33How proud she would be of you, as am I.
01:03:38Thank you, Bonpa.
01:03:40Thank you for always believing in me.
01:03:43Always.
01:03:44And forever.
01:03:49Oh!
01:03:50You're here!
01:03:52You made it!
01:03:55Hello.
01:03:56Hi.
01:04:00It's so 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.
01:04:25Guess we're going to check in at the hotel.
01:04:27Okay.
01:04:28But I'll catch you at the festival next.
01:04:29Yes, I'm so glad you're here.
01:04:32Lots to do.
01:04:33Oh.
01:04:34Okay.
01:04:34Okay.
01:04:36As 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, but we do have the audience favorite award as well.
01:04:58So, be sure to vote.
01:05:01Good luck.
01:05:16Dad.
01:05:17I'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.
01:05:23The judges are examining the pieces, and 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, one of the judges owes me a very large favor, and I've called it in.
01:05:44What?
01:05:45Keep your voice down.
01:05:47That's why you are 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.
01:05:56It is sinister.
01:05:57Dad.
01:06:00For a moment I thought you had let go of the comparisons to Matthias and just see me for
01:06:05me, but I see that I'm wrong.
01:06:07This is about our future.
01:06:11Your future.
01:06:12It's all going to be yours.
01:06:14But our shop needs to exist for that to happen.
01:06:19It's cheating.
01:06:22We can't do that to...
01:06:24To her.
01:06:25To all of them.
01:06:28It's not right.
01:06:31It 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!
01:06:43So, are you going to introduce me to Ensign?
01:06:46I don't know.
01:06:47I saw him go talk to his dad, and 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?
01:07:07It's exactly like Romeo and Juliet, if you were Belgian.
01:07:11I'm so glad you're here.
01:07:12Me too.
01:07:13I am going to go take care of Nadia.
01:07:15An assistant's work is never done.
01:07:17Not with my boss.
01:07:27Hi.
01:07:28It's Abby.
01:07:29Uh, I was looking for you to introduce you to my coworkers,
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.
01:07:54He, when he was, wanna help you?
01:07:58Oh.
01:08:16Uh, my boy.
01:08:20Yeah, I want.
01:08:21Yeah, that's right.
01:08:23Yeah, I want to sing for you.
01:08:24Uh.
01:08:25I think I'm being ghosted.
01:08:27No.
01:08:28And Sansa'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
01:08:48as long as those are in existence.
01:08:50I don't know what happened.
01:08:51I mean, maybe 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.
01:09:04So 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 you need to actually do this thing.
01:09:16You can write your own ticket once you get home.
01:09:20Home?
01:09:22Home?
01:09:22Yes.
01:09:23Chicago is where you belong.
01:09:25Girl, you are finally making your dreams come true.
01:09:30Yeah.
01:09:31Yeah.
01:09:32Yeah.
01:09:33All right.
01:10:07Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the finals of the jewelry design competition here at the 56th annual Antwerp Diamond Festival.
01:10:23As 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?
01:10:37I have no idea.
01:10:39I haven't heard from them since yesterday.
01:10:41And now, without any further delay, I am pleased to announce the results of the competition.
01:10:49The moment of truth.
01:10:51Who will emerge victorious?
01:10:54And the grand prize winner is, oh, this is a surprise, Antoine Lemons from Jewelry Exchange.
01:11:14A 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.
01:11:26And you did beautiful work.
01:11:28Something to be proud of.
01:11:29And that's enough.
01:11:30And I love you so much.
01:11:32Yeah, I love you too.
01:11:34I have no regret.
01:11:34And now for the audience favorite award.
01:11:36Yeah.
01:11:36And the winner is Abby Vandenbrink from Vandenbrinks.
01:11:42What?
01:11:45So much.
01:11:48And now, Abby, you have won the audience favorite award.
01:11:58So much.
01:12:01Congratulations to all our winners.
01:12:06And 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.
01:12:28Whatever his reasons for withdrawing, he truly had a chance at the prize.
01:12:45I'll be right back.
01:12:46Okay.
01:12:50Mr. Remy.
01:12:54Can you tell me what happened to Alexander?
01:12:58Some mistakes were made and he's left Abby.
01:13:01I don't know where, but he's gone.
01:13:05Oh.
01:13:09Wow.
01:13:12What does that even mean?
01:13:13I don't know.
01:13:14Mistakes were made.
01:13:15I don't know if it was about me or the contest.
01:13:19What could I possibly have done?
01:13:21Nothing, okay?
01:13:22This is not on you.
01:13:24I don't even know.
01:13:25I mean, I didn't win the competition.
01:13:26I didn't get the guy.
01:13:27And now all I have is my mundane repair job at Davidson's.
01:13:31No, don't say that.
01:13:34Well, I did it.
01:13:36I got the winner to show at our store.
01:13:38Here's the card follow up in the morning.
01:13:39Will do.
01:13:41Congratulations again, Abby.
01:13:43Oh, Nadia, I didn't win.
01:13:47Not 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.
01:14:30Also, I would like to buy that winning piece of yours.
01:14:32The Duchess is going to flip for it.
01:14:39It's all happening, Abby.
01:14:43Yeah.
01:14:45It is.
01:15:03Father.
01:15:04Alexander.
01:15:06Where have you been?
01:15:09I needed time to think.
01:15:12I received your message about the ring.
01:15:14Your mother's ring.
01:15:16It was...
01:15:18unexpected.
01:15:20It wasn't an original.
01:15:22It was just inspired by something that represented home to me.
01:15:30I'm sorry.
01:15:31I underestimated you, son.
01:15:36Used to it.
01:15:37I know.
01:15:37And I want to apologize for that.
01:15:41I'm not Matias.
01:15:42I need someone who's as passionate about the work we do here as I am.
01:15:46And that is you.
01:15:48What you've done for the business, you've accomplished more than any design Matias could ever make.
01:15:55Things have changed so much in our industry.
01:15:58But 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.
01:16:11Look, you're a good man.
01:16:14You made me that way, Dad.
01:16:18Raising us all on your own.
01:16:22I am who I am because of you.
01:16:24But she is home to you.
01:16:26No.
01:16:29This all...
01:16:30is home to me.
01:16:32Sure.
01:16:42Thank you and have a good day.
01:16:46Bye.
01:16:48Bye.
01:16:51Another day, another sale.
01:16:54It should help us with the bank.
01:16:56But boy, am I wishing I won that prize money.
01:17:00It doesn't matter, Abby Chair.
01:17:04If this is the end of the rings, we have had a great run.
01:17:07And I have had the most wonderful time having you with me here.
01:17:11Side by side.
01:17:12But we can't give up.
01:17:15Oh, Abby.
01:17:17I'm slowing down.
01:17:19I'm too old and too tired to do this alone.
01:17:22And you have this opportunity in Chicago.
01:17:25So you have to go back to your life.
01:17:30Here.
01:17:34To always remember where your place is.
01:17:39It's your good luck charm now.
01:17:42You do with it what you want.
01:17:47What? Thank you.
01:17:48Oh, my God.
01:17:53You figured it out.
01:17:57Grandma.
01:17:58We'd be proud.
01:18:14Okay, what was so important that we had to rush right over.
01:18:22What would you say that's worth?
01:18:26Whoa.
01:18:26Whoa.
01:18:43It's pristine.
01:18:45Nice quality.
01:18:47A lot of potential.
01:18:49It's very impressive, Abby.
01:18:51How did you come by it?
01:18:53My grandfather has held on to it for years.
01:18:56And he gave it to me as a going away gift.
01:19:01A rock like this is worth $2,500 per carat.
01:19:08Um, your ulcer dollars.
01:19:11Does it matter?
01:19:12It's a gold mine.
01:19:15Well, it's 30 carats.
01:19:17Indeed.
01:19:19Do you want to buy it from me, Nadia?
01:19:20Yeah.
01:19:24Very much.
01:19:30You're going out on your own, aren't you?
01:19:34Yes.
01:19:41Mr. Peters?
01:19:43It's Abby Vandenbrink.
01:19:45Ms. Vandenbrink.
01:19:47Please.
01:19:49How nice to meet you in person.
01:19:51And thank you so much for your prior payments.
01:19:54Well, I have one more.
01:19:57This should settle up the mortgage on Vandenbrink's.
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.
01:20:12You know, this place has welcomed me more than anywhere else, actually.
01:20:18It's the Belgian Bay.
01:20:21Yeah.
01:20:23It is.
01:20:25I'm sorry, I have to go.
01:20:27Oh, okay.
01:20:29Excuse 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.
01:20:59Still sneaking up.
01:21:01Are you okay?
01:21:03What happened?
01:21:04Why the radio silence?
01:21:05When you dropped out of the competition...
01:21:07It'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.
01:21:19And did you?
01:21:21I did.
01:21:23My 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 would never have happened had I not met you.
01:21:37I'm glad.
01:21:38I know how much Remi and Sons means to you.
01:21:42And I know how much Vandenbrink means to you.
01:21:46Which is why I think you should stay here.
01:21:51In Antwerp.
01:21:55Okay.
01:21:57Okay?
01:21:59Okay.
01:22:02I had already decided to stay.
01:22:04I have been searching for so long to find out what home means to me.
01:22:09And it's here. It's Antwerp.
01:22:11It's Vandenbrink's.
01:22:13It's everything.
01:22:17And maybe...
01:22:21Maybe 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.
01:23:06So corny.
01:23:07So corny.
01:23:11But so true.
01:23:14Hmm.
01:23:30I'll know you soon.
01:23:56Well, the body was raw.
01:23:56One kes practice likeness.
01:23:56What's the name where the heart is new.
01:23:56You had designer as a wife.
01:23:56With that mother, didn't fear her or her.
01:23:56Actually, he took all to the human body in a lifetime.
01:23:56To find pictures, photos, clothing, abuse, rent a heart.
01:23:57You'll recognize.
01:23:57If you get it again, some psychic damages.
01:23:57If only sees anywhere around your life in the world.
01:23:57You don't know me.
01:23:57You
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