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"That's the one."

Brock blinked uncertainly. "Ash, are you sure? It's awfully expensive."

The young man nodded so fast Brock was sure his head would pop off. "I'm completely sure, Brock. She'll love it."

Brock glanced at a sign that hung in the store window. In bright, bold letters, it read:

NO REFUNDS. STORE CREDIT ONLY.

"They don't even do refunds," Brock informed his friend. "What if she doesn't like it?"

Ash didn't even reply; he just charged into the store. Shaking his head, Brock followed.

There was a single man behind the counter, studying a diamond ring that he held in one hand. Ash and Brock approached him; he glanced up as they did so.

"Yes?"

Ash's eyes darted down for a second before meeting the man's own. "Um, yes, can I please see the necklace in the window? On the mannequin."

The man nodded. He whisked over to the window, retrieved the little box, and brought it back.

The silver necklace sparkled even brighter in real life. It bore a ruby, Misty's favorite gemstone.

All of a sudden, his head snapped back up. "I'll take it. It's perfect."

Smiling, the man took it behind the counter. "This for a special lady, I'm guessing."

Beaming, Ash nodded as he fished his credit card out of his wallet. "The best."