A busy diner called Sizzling Steak had a young waitress named Louise who got caught in a web of lies. Andy, her experienced coworker, had a clever plan for dealing with foreign customers who didn’t speak English. For example, Higashi, a Japanese guest, was forced to eat leftovers that had been heated up.
But Higashi’s poor English disguised the fact that he was actually a reporter looking into the place. As Andy’s plan fell apart, Louise’s sense of right and wrong told her to return Higashi’s stolen money, even though it could cost her her job.
Andy made things worse by accusing Louise and Higashi of theft and showing a fake video as proof. But Higashi’s calm attitude and the blue marks on the stolen money showed that Andy’s scheme was a lie.
The police officer caught Andy, which proved Louise’s honesty. Higashi thought she was brave and honest, so he offered her a job at his office in New York.
Louise thought about what had happened and understood that the best reward was standing up for what was right, even when it was hard. She learned from the experience that being honest and having integrity are important values that will guide her in both her personal and work life.
“You deserve it!” Higashi’s words kept going through her mind. Because Louise was brave, not only did she clear her name, but she also got new chances.
The event served as a harsh warning to Andy and the restaurant management that taking advantage of customers would not be accepted. For Louise, she learned a lesson that would stay with her forever: being honest is the best quality of all.
