George’s newfound popularity following his promotion from the assembly line to plant manager at the Los Angeles airplane parts factory subtly reshapes his world. His friend Ernie and former colleagues on the factory floor playfully tease hi…

A knot of anxiety tightened in George’s chest when Carmen announced she was bringing a young man home. He convinced Max to observe them, hoping to ease his apprehension. Finding nothing amiss, George nonetheless issued a veiled threat to Du…

George was taken quite aback when Angie and her family arranged a surprise birthday party for him, a celebration long overdue. Adding to his disquiet, the arrival of a new employee, the perpetually clumsy Amy, seemed poised to challenge the…

The factory needed filling. A recent brawl involving Jim had left a vacancy, and Benny and George were conducting auditions for replacements. Meanwhile, George felt compelled to demonstrate something to Max, who had been persistently asking…