A Cinderella Story - Embracing Authenticity Amidst Judgment
Austin:
Sam! Okay, I know you think I'm just some...
Sam:
Coward? Phony?
Austin:
Okay, just listen.
Sam:
No, you listen. You turned out to be exactly who I thought you were. I never pretended to be somebody else. It's been me all along. And it was me who was hurt in front of everybody. Look, I didn't come here to yell at you, okay? I know what it feels like to be afraid to show who you are. I was, but I'm not anymore. And the thing is, I don't care what people think about me, because I believe in myself. And I know that things are gonna be okay. But even though I have no family, and no job, and no money for college, it's you that I feel sorry for.
David:
Heads up! Yo, five minutes.
Austin:
I'm coming!
Sam: [voice breaking]
I know that guy that sent those emails is somewhere inside of you, but I can't wait for him... ...because waiting for you is like waiting for rain in this drought: useless and disappointing.
Austin:
Sam...
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