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Olivia kneels on the floor dramatically upset, holding the grey coat. Her mother (blonde, wearing a blazer and pearls) looks at her with concern.
MOTHER: "What's wrong, dear?"
OLIVIA: "It's not supposed to be grey! It looked black online!"
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The mother speaks firmly while Olivia continues to pout.
MOTHER: "You'll have to wear it anyway. It is a functional coat, after all."
OLIVIA: "Mooooooom..."
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Caption: "The next day..."
At the bus stop. Olivia stands wearing the grey coat with buttons done up formally. Other students in grey coats (including a goth girl with striped sleeves and a boy with messy hair) look at her.
STUDENT: "What?"
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Close-up of Olivia smirking confidently, surrounded by impressed-looking students, still at the bus stop marked "BUS."
OLIVIA: "Grey is the new black!"
Text: "The End"
Copyright © 2006 Rachel Nabors
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That wool is going to keep her nice and warm in the winter. I hope she’ll that warmth is worth it!