CHAPTER 20

Steve heard his phone ring and answered it, it was his supervisor Alex Penner calling him into his office. It was eight in the morning and he had just clocked in, now he had to see what his boss wanted. When he opened Alex’s office door, he was met by Alex and the warden Kathy Coyle. Steve instantly panicked.

“Have a seat Steve,” Alex said.

Steve took a seat across the desk from Alex and began to sweat.

“I called you in this morning because we’ve decided to make a change in maintenance. And this change will affect you.”

“What’s going on Alex?” Steve asked.

“Kathy and I have decided that we want to put in someone else into the position you have. You currently supervise three staff and we have noticed that you have been doing more on hands work than supervision. We need someone who can manage a team, not be a member of it.”

“What are you saying?” Steve asked. “Are you firing me?”

“No, we are demoting you. You will work along with the crew you used to supervise. I have a new man starting