00:04Do you like my shoes? I just bought them.
00:06Oh, beautiful. Oh my gosh.
00:08I saw they weren't on sale, but I paid full price.
00:10Okay, look at you.
00:12Thanks.
00:14Well, Abigail, I hate to break it to you, but nothing in this fancy place is going to fit you
00:18properly.
00:19Yeah, maybe we should, um, maybe we should find you a little discount store instead. Somewhere more your speed.
00:24I mean, let's be realistic here. These clothes are made for people who actually know how to wear them.
00:29Come on, guys. That's not true. I can't look good in nice clothes, too.
00:34Sure you can, sweetie. Just keep telling yourself that.
00:37Oh, honey, denial isn't just a river in Egypt.
00:41Well, good afternoon. Welcome to my store. Can I help you find anything in particular today?
00:46Oh, yes. We're looking for some really gorgeous pieces. Something trendy and fashionable.
00:51The best you have. Money is no object.
00:54Wonderful. And for all three of you?
00:56Oh, well, mostly for us. Abigail's just here to watch and learn.
01:00Yeah, she's more of, um, she's more of an observer when it comes to fashion.
01:05Mmm, I see. Well, let me show you around and we can find beautiful pieces for everyone.
01:11This section has some lovely evening wear and over here we have more casual designer pieces.
01:16Danny, can you imagine Abigail in any of this stuff? Like, she'd look like she was playing dress up.
01:23Yeah, like a little kid in mommy's closet.
01:25I don't think I look that bad.
01:27Oh, sweetie, you don't look bad. You just look, you know, not right for this kind of thing.
01:34And nothing wrong with knowing your limitations.
01:38Actually, I think Abigail would look stunning in several of these pieces.
01:43She has lovely bone structure and a natural grace.
01:46Oh my god, that's hilarious. Abigail, did you hear that?
01:50Natural grace? We are talking about the same person, right?
01:54You are so sweet to say that, but we've known her since high school. Trust us.
01:59Sometimes old friends don't see how much we've grown and changed.
02:02Oh, we see exactly who Abigail is.
02:05Some things never change, and that's okay. We all have our roles.
02:10Maybe, maybe I should just wait outside.
02:12That might be for the best, hon. No point in torturing yourself.
02:19Hey, wait, you should try this on. This would look killer on you.
02:22If this fits, I'm getting it. I'm getting this.
02:24I love that. Yes.
02:28Look at this, uh, absolute sleigh.
02:32I love, oh my god, obsessed. Let's go. Let's go.
02:38Are you alright, dear?
02:40Yes, I'm fine. They're just being themselves.
02:43How does that make you feel?
02:45It's okay. We've been friends since high school.
02:47They don't mean anything by it.
02:49Don't they?
02:50They can be really nice sometimes. They just, they just like to joke around.
02:54When was the last time they said something genuinely kind about you?
02:58Well, they, I mean, we, we have fun together.
03:01That's not what I asked. When did they last build you up instead of tearing you down?
03:07I, I don't remember a specific time, but...
03:11But you stay with them because you're afraid of being alone.
03:15How did you know that?
03:17Because I've seen this before, sweetheart.
03:19Being alone is better than being with people who make you feel worthless.
03:23But if I stand up to them, then I'll have nobody.
03:25You'll have yourself!
03:27And that's more valuable than you realize.
03:32Oh, look at this color!
03:34It would look perfect with your skin tone.
03:37And this style would compliment your figure beautifully.
03:41You, you really think so?
03:43Oh, I know so.
03:44I've been in fashion for over 30 years.
03:46I can spot natural beauty.
03:48I can spot natural beauty when I see it.
03:51Actually, I used to want to work in fashion.
03:54Uh, maybe modeling or design.
03:56What stopped you?
03:58Emily and Danny.
03:59They said I didn't have the look for it.
04:01That I should be more realistic about my prospects.
04:04They said what?
04:05They were just trying to protect me from disappointment.
04:08Ah, no, dear.
04:09They were protecting themselves from your success.
04:13What do you mean?
04:14People who truly care about you want to see you sore.
04:17They don't clip your wings to keep you grounded with them.
04:21I never thought about that.
04:23Maybe it's time you did.
04:33Oh my god, Olivia.
04:35Your store is incredible.
04:36These pieces are absolutely perfect.
04:38Yeah, I mean the quality is amazing.
04:40We want to buy everything that we tried on.
04:41I look absolutely stunning in this dress.
04:43Don't I look stunning, Danny?
04:44Gorgeous as always.
04:45And that color is perfect on you.
04:48I'm glad you found pieces you like.
04:49But what about Abigail?
04:51Shouldn't she try on something too?
04:53Oh, look.
04:54Abigail found someone to defend her.
04:56How sweet.
04:58Yeah, she always needs someone to fight her battles.
05:01Can't handle a little friendly teasing.
05:04We've been friends for forever.
05:06She knows we don't mean anything by it.
05:09It doesn't always feel friendly.
05:11Come on, Abigail.
05:12Don't be so sensitive.
05:15You know, we love you just the way you are.
05:17Why would we want you to change?
05:19Real friends support each other's growth.
05:22They don't hold each other back.
05:24Look, you don't understand our dynamic.
05:25We've known each other since we were teenagers.
05:28Exactly.
05:29I mean, some people just can't handle the truth about themselves.
05:32We're actually helping her by being honest.
05:34Better to hear it from friends than from strangers.
05:37Right.
05:37There's a difference between honesty and cruelty.
05:41We're not being cruel.
05:43We're being realistic.
05:44If she can't take a little joking from her best friends,
05:47how is she going to survive in the real world?
05:49She won't.
05:50The real world doesn't have to be cruel
05:52if you surround yourself with the right people.
05:55Whatever you say.
05:56Can we just buy our clothes now?
05:58Yeah, we actually have dinner reservations to get to, so.
06:02Oh, you can come if you want,
06:03but you'll have to pay for yourself
06:05and try not to embarrass us.
06:10Awkward.
06:13I love this jacket.
06:15Ooh, this jacket's going to go crazy in the club this weekend.
06:19And this dress, perfect for my date tomorrow.
06:22I am going to look incredible.
06:26Some people, they're just born to wear designer clothes.
06:29Other people should just go to the department store.
06:31Come on.
06:32Danny, you were terrible.
06:33But not wrong.
06:35Before I process these, I need to address something.
06:38Oh, what's wrong?
06:38Is there a problem with the clothes?
06:40Oh, no, no, no, no.
06:41The problem isn't with the merchandise.
06:43It's with your behavior.
06:46Our behavior.
06:47I've been watching how you treat your friend,
06:49and I find it completely unacceptable.
06:51Oh, we were just joking around.
06:52Abigail knows we don't mean anything by it.
06:56I will not be selling you anything today.
06:59What?
07:00Why not?
07:01Because I don't want my beautiful designs worn by people
07:04with such ugly hearts.
07:06Excuse me?
07:07You can't refuse to sell to us.
07:08We have money.
07:09Yeah, this is ridiculous.
07:10We're paying customers.
07:11And I'm a business owner who chooses who I do business with.
07:15Well, we'll take our money elsewhere and leave terrible reviews.
07:17Yeah.
07:18That's your choice.
07:19But first, let me tell you something.
07:21In addition to owning this store,
07:23I work as a talent scout for several modeling agencies.
07:28You have exactly the kind of natural beauty and authentic presence
07:32that agencies are looking for.
07:35Really?
07:37Absolutely.
07:37I'd like to give you my card and set up a meeting.
07:40What?
07:41You can't be serious.
07:43Yeah, come on.
07:43You're just saying that to make a point.
07:45I never joke about business.
07:47Abigail is far more beautiful than either of you, inside and out.
07:52Inside and out?
07:53What is that supposed to mean?
07:54It means true beauty comes from kindness and character,
07:57not tearing others down to make yourself feel better.
08:00This is insane.
08:02We're her friends.
08:03Friends don't systematically destroy each other's confidence.
08:07Before you leave my store, you're going to apologize to Abigail.
08:11Sincerely.
08:12We're not going to apologize for anything.
08:14Yeah, this is between friends.
08:16It's none of your business.
08:17Then you're not leaving with any merchandise.
08:20Fine.
08:22Abigail, I'm sorry if your feelings got hurt.
08:25Yeah, sorry you took everything the wrong way.
08:28That's not a real apology.
08:30Try again.
08:31Okay.
08:33Okay.
08:35Abigail, I'm sorry for the things we said.
08:38We shouldn't have talked to you that way.
08:41Me too.
08:42Sorry for being mean.
08:44Better.
08:45Now please leave.
08:47You're not welcome back until you learn to treat people with basic respect.
08:51This is unbelievable.
08:53Come on, Emily.
08:54Let's go.
08:54Let's go somewhere that appreciates good customers.
08:57Don't think this changes anything between us.
08:59Yeah, we'll see how long that you and your new little friend sticks around.
09:08Come on, Danny.
09:15I can't believe you did that.
09:17Nobody has ever stood up for me like that before.
09:19You deserve someone in your corner, dear.
09:21Did you really mean what you said about the modeling?
09:26Every word.
09:27You have something special that can't be taught or faked.
09:31What do I do about Emily and Danny?
09:34You seriously consider whether people who make you feel small deserve space in your life.
09:41It's scary to think about being without them.
09:45It's scarier to waste your life with people who don't see your worth.
09:52Think about what I said.
09:54About all of it.
09:55You have so much more potential than you realize.
10:00Thank you for everything.
10:02Thank you for reminding me why I love what I do.
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