You clumsy waitress.
You’re fired.
You can’t [music] You can’t fire the owner.
Victor.
[laughter] The owner?
You [laughter] check the deed.
Arya Bennett.
Arya.
Your mother left you Aurelia.
All of it.
Then why is it failing?
[snorts] [sighs] Reviews dropped.
Staff quit.
Profits vanished.
Something is wrong.
I won’t ask Victor.
I’ll see the truth myself.
Tonight I’m just Ari.
Experience fine.
Just don’t break anything.
Yes, sir.
Nice uniform.
Borrowed it from a scarecrow.
Something like that.
Don’t mind them.
Victor hates everyone.
Then why?
Then why do you stay?
New waitress.
Welcome to the mad house.
Thanks, chef.
Watch it, girl.
[snorts] I’m so sorry, sir.
It’s useless.
Do it again or you’re out.
Yes, sir.
You’ll survive.
Just don’t cry in front of Bianca.
I won’t.
Grant signs Friday.
We sell Aurelia and split the cash.
And the staff, are they all fired?
He’s selling my mother’s restaurant.
Victor, this meat is spoiled.
Serve it.
I won’t poison our guests.
Then you’re replaceable.
You did the right thing.
[gasps] Somebody has to.
What are you doing in here?
Waitress.
Cleaning this.
Move faster.
Scarecrow.
Look at this clumsy girl.
I’m sorry, sir.
Arya, Helen’s little girl.
Please don’t say [music] anything.
Your mother would be so proud.
[snorts] Not yet.
Not until it’s fixed.
I’ll be here every night.
[music] Just give me a signal.
You work hard.
Eat.
Why do you stay here?
Helen gave me my first chance.
This place is dying without her.
[gasps] [snorts] Noah, what what if someone could fix it?
Then I’d say they’re dreaming.
Get up, lazy girl.
She’s sick.
Call a doctor.
Know your place, waitress.
A person’s place is not their uniform.
One more word and you’re fired.
Thank you, Ari.
You’re braver than me.
No, you are.
Let him talk.
10 million, Victor.
And the staff gone by Monday.
I’ll turn Aurelia into a fast food chain.
Sign here Friday.
Clumsy star, Victor.
[laughter] I’ll fire her tonight.
I have the invoices and the recordings.
Friday’s anniversary dinner.
Do it then.
In front of everyone.
In front of them.
He needs to face them.
I need both of you on Friday.
Please trust me.
Trust you with what?
You’re not just a waitress, are you?
Friday, you’ll understand.
I’ve invited half the city’s critics.
Welcome to Aurelia’s anniversary, Mr.
Grant.
[sighs] Let’s make this quick.
Waitress, bring the champagne.
Don’t drop it.
[music] Yes, miss.
30 years of Aurelia.
Tonight, a new chapter.
What’s going on here?
What are you whispering about, waitress?
Nothing, sir.
You clumsy waitress.
You’re fired.
You can’t.
[music] You You can’t fire the owner.
Victor.
[laughter] The owner.
You [laughter] check the deed.
Arya Bennett.
My name is Arya Bennett, daughter of Helen Bennett, founder of Aurelia.
That’s right.
I’ve known her since she was five.
[music] I confirm Arya Bennett is the sole owner of Aurelia.
That’s That’s impossible.
Uncle, say something.
These are Victor’s fake invoices.
$40,000 every month.
And here, Victor sold my mother’s restaurant for 10 million.
He made us work double shifts without pay.
He made us serve spoiled meat.
I refused.
I had no idea.
Excuse me.
You knew, Mr.
Grant.
The deal is canled.
I didn’t know about the money.
I just followed my uncle.
You laughed at people who worked harder than you.
I’m sorry.
I was cruel.
Then prove it.
Victor Lang, you’re under arrest for embezzlement.
I built this place.
My mother built it.
You nearly destroyed it.
I accept the verdict.
[applause] Helen is smiling today.
[snorts] I hope so.
[gasps] From tomorrow, fair pay, fair hours, and respect for everyone.
[cheering] Thank you, Ari.
I mean Arya.
Noah, you protected this kitchen.
Will you be Aurelia’s head chef?
Me.
I’d be honored, boss.
Call me Arya.
Best meal I’ve had in years.
Five stars.
To my mother, Helen, and to everyone who works with their hands and heart.
Why did you hide who you were?
To see who people are when they think I’m nobody.
And did you find out?
Yes.
Some laughed, some helped.
You helped.
[music] 2-hour wait.
2-hour wait, but totally worth it.
[laughter] Aren’t you the owner?
Today, I’m your waitress.
[laughter] I’m learning to serve, Arya.
Good.
It’s the best way to learn.
Floor manager Tessa Cruz at your service.
Try this.
My mother’s recipe.
Perfect.
Perfect.
I’ve wanted to say something for weeks.
Then say it.
I like you, Arya.
Not the owner.
You.
I like you, too.
Thank you for this meal.
It’s my [music] mother’s promise.
Hang it where everyone can see.
Mom.
Mom, we saved it.
Victor Lang, you are sentenced for embezzlement and fraud.
Everyone in.
Everyone.
This is our family.
[laughter] Our one rule.
Everyone is treated with respect.
Your mother would be proud.
She is.
This waitress is useless.
She’s the reason you’re eating well.
Apologize.
[sighs and gasps] I’m sorry.
I was wrong.
Never judge a person by their uniform.
You never know whose restaurant you’re in.
You never know.
Treat everyone with kindness.
Treat everyone with kindness.
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