Korto holds up her bridesmaid gown at her work station. It looks almost like the wedding dress — same fabric, color, skirt. Only the necklines are different. “I see two wedding dresses,” Tim says, perplexed. Since Korto has one fabric and can’t return to Mood, I’m not sure what she can do about it at this point. As Tim walks away, Korto stares at the gown studiously. Tim pauses by the door to the workroom and now his voice cracks. He tells them that it’s vitally important they each be able to stand by their work on the runway the next morning and defend it. Then, he becomes verklempt.
“I care deeply about each of you, and I don’t want to see any of you not move forward. You’ve worked so hard...” and here, Tim takes a deep breath. “I believe in you,” he concludes. Leanne smiles at him softly. Tim apologizes for his emotion, explaining, “I can’t help myself. I really...really care about you.” It’s wonderful when a teacher feels this way about his proteges. Tim tells them all to work hard and he will see them in the morning. Leannimal wipes a tear from her eyes. Kenley smiles at Tim. Korto wipes a tear away also. Tim still seems shaken as he leaves. “I love you,” he says, his back to them all. It seemed an impromptu speech, and was moving to witness even at home. This divine educator just seems so open and humble. Attention must be paid, indeed. Sincerity and decency are a rare thing to find, especially in a reality TV setting.
Sadly... how soon they all forget. The next morning, as Tim is telling the final four he’s sending in their models, he has to inquire, “Is anyone listening to me?” None of them had even looked up from their work. No one had so much as offered a hug the night before, either. Maybe when they are older they might realize people like this don’t come along often. The models come in for their fittings, and Kenley whines in her vlog about Korto and Leanne shortening their garments. She thinks they’ve copied hers.
On the runway, Heidi introduces Michael Kors and Neena Gah-see-ah. No guest judge today. The show begins. Jerell’s wedding gown comes out; she has a potted plant on her head. Or so it appears. He hasn’t listened to Tim’s concern about the bodice. The dress looks like a silk meringue that’s melting. Someone left this cake out in the rain. Heidi’s expression is priceless. She looks afraid and hypnotised at the same time. Nina stares at the gown as it leaves, as if it might bite her. His bridesmaid gown looks the same as it did in the workroom, the sprig just lain onto the front of it. Jerell loves it, though.
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