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00:00Hey, Pablo. You got a sec?
00:06Yeah. What's up, boss?
00:08Ferdi got some bad news. We're, uh, gonna have to let you go.
00:15Okay, you're kidding, right? I'm one of the hardest working people here.
00:22We had to make some budget cuts. I hope you can understand.
00:24No, what are you? This is...
00:30How am I supposed to pay my bills?
00:38I don't know, but I'm sure you're gonna figure it out. Good luck.
00:53Hey. You're home earlier.
00:55Yeah.
01:00Look, um, you're not gonna believe this, Ben. I, I just got fired today.
01:07What? Are you serious?
01:09Yeah. It came out of nowhere.
01:12But I don't understand. You told me you were getting a promotion.
01:15Well, I thought so too, but clearly that didn't happen, so...
01:19Okay. So what are you gonna do?
01:23I don't know. Find another job? What else?
01:29Pablo, I'm sorry, but I can't do this anymore.
01:32You can't do what? What do you mean?
01:34I mean that when I first met you, you told me that you were gonna start your own business someday,
01:40and that we were gonna live in a really nice place. And yet, we're still living in this dump,
01:45and now you're unemployed.
01:47Well, I'm sorry. My life hasn't gone accordingly to your plan, okay?
01:51You know what? I'm leaving.
01:52Okay, no, wait, wait, wait, wait. Where are you going, Shelby?
01:55Wait, look, we can...
01:56Pablo!
01:57I need a man that can give me what I deserve and provide for me.
02:01And clearly, you're not that man.
02:05So, but, okay, but please don't just...
02:06Thanks.
02:18Whenever you're ready.
02:23What's up?
02:25Hey man, want to go to Vegas this weekend? The Bears are playing the Raiders.
02:28No, I can't be spending money like that. I just lost my job.
02:34For real? That sucks, man. I'm sorry to hear that.
02:39Hey, I hate to ask, but...
02:43I will need those $500 that I let you borrow a few weeks ago.
02:47Do you think you can Venmo them to me?
02:49Ah, shoot.
02:51What? What's wrong?
02:52I didn't realize you'd need it back so soon, so I kind of already betted on the football game.
02:57You did what?
02:59I'm sorry, but there was this really good parlay that was paying 20 to 1.
03:03If I win, that'd be 10 grand.
03:04No, nobody ever wins those, Dave.
03:06No, no, this one's different.
03:08Look, if I win, I'll pay you half. How's that?
03:11Whatever. I gotta go.
03:19Doing all right?
03:21No.
03:23I kind of wish today never happened.
03:25That bad, huh?
03:27Yeah.
03:28At first, I lost my job.
03:30Then my girlfriend broke up with me.
03:34And well, now I just found out my friend gave away the $500 that he owes me, so...
03:39Ouch.
03:40Sorry you gotta go through all that.
03:42Don't be sad, though.
03:44God always closes the door for a reason.
03:47What do you mean?
03:47Well, let me ask you, this job you lost, is it what you always dreamed of doing?
03:57Well, no.
03:57You know, I've always dreamed of having my own donut job.
04:05That feels like a long time ago, so...
04:07And this girl you were dating, you're absolutely certain she was the one for you?
04:12I mean, her living like this does make me question things.
04:18And the $500, you can survive without it?
04:21I'm not going to starve, if that's what you're asking.
04:25Well, then maybe just trust that God always closes the door for a reason.
04:30And one day, you just might thank him for it.
04:35So wait, you're saying that all of this is happening for a reason?
04:42This one's on me.
04:47Hey, look at that.
04:49Your day's turning around already.
04:58Sorry I'm late, you must be Pablo?
05:00Yes, I saw the pictures online.
05:02So this place used to be a donut shop?
05:05Yep, so it's already built out for everything you need.
05:08You'd hardly have to spend any money to open.
05:09That sounds great to me. I think I'll take it.
05:13Great!
05:14I do have to warn you, because of what happened with the last tenant,
05:17the landlord is requiring a double security deposit.
05:19Oh, okay. And how much would that be?
05:24Let's see.
05:26First month's rent plus two months security deposit, $5,700.
05:32Really?
05:34Look, I'm sorry. I don't have that kind of money.
05:36I barely have a thousand bucks.
05:40Well, if you do get all the money together, just give me a call.
05:44Don't wait too long though. A lot of people calling about this space.
05:47Good luck.
05:51I'm owning my own shop.
05:54Who was I kidding?
05:58Pablo!
06:00You completely missed out, bro. You should have come to Vegas.
06:02That is the last thing on my mind right now, Dave.
06:05Hey, you okay?
06:06Are you still stressing my Shelby?
06:08No.
06:10I guess a little, but no.
06:14I met with a realtor and he told me he wants $5,700 for this place.
06:19I mean, that's crazy, right? I don't have that kind of money and...
06:25I don't understand how anything I just said could make you smile.
06:28Look, look, I wouldn't feel bad for you if there was any truth to what you just said.
06:34What do you mean?
06:34Remember that parlay I told you about?
06:36Yeah.
06:37Well, it hit!
06:39What?
06:40Yeah!
06:42You're joking, right?
06:44No, man. And here is the five grand I promised you.
06:47This is insane.
06:53Of course, man.
06:54Hey, look, and now you can open up your own shop.
06:57Yeah.
07:04You know, it still wouldn't be enough to pay for inventory or to hire new employees.
07:11I don't think it's going to work.
07:13But thank you, really.
07:14No, no, no, wait. I'll tell you what. Since you let me borrow money, here's another five grand.
07:21Dave, I'm not going to take your money.
07:22I'm going to...
07:23No, it's a loan. Pay me back whenever you have it.
07:26Thank you, but no, really, this is...
07:27I insist. I wouldn't even have this money if it wasn't for your $500. Take it.
07:33Um...
07:38You're a good friend, man.
07:39Yeah.
07:39No, really, Dave.
07:43Dave, of course.
07:45I promise you, you're not going to regret this.
07:48Don't worry about it.
07:52All right, come here.
07:57All right, donuts.
07:58Here you go.
08:03Of course, you're welcome.
08:05Next.
08:07Ron, what are you doing here?
08:11Hey, do you mind taking the next customer?
08:13Sure.
08:16Well, I was just walking by and I thought I saw you.
08:18Is this your shop?
08:19Yeah.
08:20I bought it a few months ago and, well, you can say things are going pretty well.
08:24I can tell.
08:26You've always been a hard worker, so you definitely deserve it.
08:30Listen, our head chef position just opened up and it'd be a big promotion from your old job.
08:36Would you be interested?
08:38Um...
08:38Hey, how's it going?
08:40How's it going?
08:41How's it going?
08:42Thank you so much.
08:44I'm a good one.
08:45You too.
08:46Hi, what can I get for you?
08:47I'm all right.
08:49But thank you.
08:51I understand.
08:53Well, congrats on all your success.
08:57I'll see you soon, Ron.
09:07Hello?
09:08Hi.
09:10So I heard through the grapevine that you started your own business.
09:14Yeah, you can say that.
09:16I'm so, so proud of you.
09:17You know, I was thinking we should start our relationship over again.
09:25Yeah, um, look, I don't know if that's a good idea, Shelby.
09:30You know, God always closes the door for a reason and, well, I intend to keep it that way.
09:34So, goodbye.
09:36Wait, don't go!
09:42There you go.
09:42Two pumpkin spice lattes.
09:44You are the best, babe.
09:47Here you go.
09:47You know, you don't have to stay here and help me, right?
09:56You can just go home and relax.
09:58Are you kidding?
10:00I'd much rather be helping you.
10:08You know, I thank God every day for introducing me to you.
10:12Hey, Pablo, can I get a smile for the DM times?
10:15Yeah.
10:20Babe, get in.
10:22Okay.
10:26One, two, and...
10:34Look, I'm writing those for tomorrow's work.
10:37What?
10:38I thought you were cheating.
10:38I'm not gonna get caught this time.
10:40Can I go now?
10:42I don't know.
10:45What do you think?
10:52What?
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