Synopsis

George wrestled with the employee evaluations, unsure how to assess Ernie’s performance. He filled in all nines, a response prompted by his mother’s hushed explanation of potential layoffs. It transpired that the company was designating its top four team leaders, and that coveted position was for Ernie. George felt a surge of conflicting emotions; he believed Ernie was ill-equipped for such responsibility, yet a part of him yearned for the opportunity, a desire amplified by Ernie’s earnest expre