When Emily was about to change herself, Rick, who was currently her mom, snatched it away, saying, "Honey, stop bothering people with this. I don't even know why I let you get it in the first place. It looks old, and it could break any moment."
Emily looked shocked. She couldn't believe what had just happened and now didn't know how to get Rick, to give it back. So she said, "But... Mom, I just need it for a second, and then you can have it," knowing she would have to make Rick aware, and does not wanting to stay as this young boy forever.
But Rick just sighed and looked down, appearing tired, as if she had dealt with what Emily just said hundreds of times. She said, "Honey, no whining. You know I've said so many times that it will get you nowhere, and it just shows me that you're not ready to look after something so old and fragile."
All Emily could feel was anger and desperation, wondering what Rick was going to do. She needed it, or she would be stuck and not wanting to be stuck like this. Sure, she was cute, and being a young boy felt actually nice to her, but she wanted and needed it back.
So she said, "BUT," but Rick's face fell into a bigger frown and she said, "NO 'BUT,' Mister! What has gotten into you? I know you're not happy that I didn't get you a toy at the toy shop, but that doesn't give you the right to act like a spoiled brat. Now come on, we need to get you some new trousers," with her grabbing Emily's shoulders and guiding her into the store. Emily didn't know what to do and didn't see Rick put the camera into one of the bags that had a dress she "bought" before their transformation.