Nicky Weaver was pampered and self-centered, a result of her mother Sophia’s overindulgence. After a severe car accident left Sophia disabled and scarred, her husband left, forcing her to raise Nicky alone. Sophia devoted her life to protecting her daughter from harsh realities.
As Nicky grew up, she became embarrassed by Sophia’s appearance compared to her peers’ parents. During high school, Nicky insisted Sophia stay hidden at public events, remarking, “Look mom! I’m the most popular girl in school and the prettiest — you don’t LOOK like my mom!” This deeply hurt Sophia, who complied to maintain Nicky’s social status.
Despite Sophia’s hopes for her daughter’s maturity, Nicky remained superficial. When Nicky started dating George, a wealthy man, she saw him as an escape from her perceived mediocre life. She told Sophia, “This is it, mom. George is the big time for me!” Nicky’s engagement to George was driven by his wealth, not love, leaving Sophia heartbroken when Nicky dismissed love as unimportant.
