he saw a white car in the parking lot. looked like the young woman's car. he peered into the store window. nobody there. >> i thought, man, this is strange, like where is she. so i kept calling, nothing. >> her name was amber belken. tiny, just 5'2", 100 pounds, but energetic, ambitious and very much in charge. >> she was a fire cracker. that's the easiest way to put it. >> matt pena is in texas politics nowadays, but back then he worked in amber belken's store. >> she would let you know what she wanted, but i think she was one of the kindest souls that i have ever met. so i guess it depended on what side you met her on and how much you made her mad. >> she could be tough. >> oh, most certainly. >> she loved her job. >> she did. >> monica peculiar and ashley flores were amber's best friends. >> was she cut out to be a manager?