Nou) Purnell crossed the line... Newburger fired him instantly

PURNELL FIRED ON THE SPOT

INT. COMPANY WAREHOUSE – MORNING

The warehouse is busy with employees working around forklifts and delivery trucks. Larry finishes paperwork while Purnell approaches with an angry look. Workers slowly stop to watch.

PURNELL

Larry, explain something to me. You threw Bethany a huge party instead of divorcing her. You're always complaining about your marriage. Isn't that hypocritical?

LARRY

That's none of your business. Stay out of my personal life.

PURNELL

No, someone needed to say it. You complain one day and celebrate the next. That's being a hypocrite.

Larry's face turns red with anger as the warehouse becomes completely silent.

LARRY

Watch your mouth, Purnell. You're crossing a line.

NEWBURGER OVERHEARS EVERYTHING

The office door suddenly opens. Newburger walks out carrying a clipboard. He hears every word of the argument and slowly walks toward the crowd.

NEWBURGER

What's going on here?

PURNELL

I simply told Larry the truth. He throws Bethany a party instead of ending the marriage he complains about.

NEWBURGER

You think it's acceptable to attack a coworker's personal life while you're on company time?

PURNELL

I'm just being honest.

ENOUGH! YOU'RE FIRED.

NEWBURGER

Effective immediately, you're terminated. Your behavior is completely unacceptable.

PURNELL

You're firing me over this?

NEWBURGER

I'm firing you because you showed disrespect, created conflict, and ignored professional boundaries.

THE TRUCK KEYS

Newburger stretches out his hand while everyone watches in complete silence.

NEWBURGER

Give me your company truck keys. Right now.

Purnell reluctantly removes the keys from his pocket and places them into Newburger's hand. The sound of the keys echoes through the warehouse.

NEWBURGER

Collect your belongings, leave this building, and never come back.

AFTERMATH

Purnell empties his locker into a small box before walking toward the exit. Every employee watches in silence as he leaves the warehouse forever.

LARRY

I can't believe what just happened...

NEWBURGER

Respect comes first in this company. Actions always have consequences.

Larry stares at the closed warehouse doors in complete shock while the employees quietly return to work.

FADE OUT