Kerry didn’t have much money, living on her pension, but she was determined to buy a dress for her granddaughter Anne’s prom. At a luxury store, saleswoman Sandra greeted her with thinly veiled disdain, clearly judging her by appearance. Despite this, Kerry pressed on, driven by love for her granddaughter.
“Grandma, I don’t care about prom! Really. I just want to stay home and watch movies with Mom,” Anne said over the phone.
Kerry had called to discuss Anne’s upcoming graduation from Strawberry Crest High School in Tampa, Florida, and the imminent prom. However, Anne seemed disinterested, claiming she didn’t want to attend. But Kerry knew the truth—Anne was embarrassed about their financial situation.