Original Commentary

Terrence was a little apprehensive of this comics's punch line... but I think it works, and tells you a bit about Robert's relationship, not only with Jane, but Robert's relationship with Jake. They seem to have a strange love/hate friendship, where the two enjoy each other's company if only to complain either to or about the other.

We talked a bit about what is going to go on in this arc... unfortunately nothing is written as of yet- but we have a direction, always a good way to start. -Isabel

Modern Commentary
And a scene change to explain what the memo was about, because Richard and Sinclair weren't going to get to a clear and relevant point any time soon.

To explain, "because I have seniority" means "because Jane is more likely to show up on Christmas than any of her coworkers". That's the thing about being dependable - people start to depend on you. - Terrence