Sal (
Jason Moody) is furiously hammering away at the keys of his work laptop, the tension etched all over his face making it clear he's overwhelmed and utterly miserable. His superior, Mr. Banks, appears at the open door, instructing Sal they need to have a discussion.
As Mr. Banks reprimands Sal for his team's dismal performance in recent months, Sal shrinks further into his chair. Mr.
Banks also informs Sal of the new temporary worker starting that day, instructing him to help her get acclimated. Once Mr. Banks departs, Sal is visibly trembling in his chair, his bottled-up frustration threatening to explode.
In a fit of rage, he kicks his chair, his explicit curse echoing in the room. CUT TO TITLE
Later, Sal is back at his laptop, but his typing has come to a standstill - he's clutching his forehead with one hand and aimlessly tapping at the keys with the other. His motivation has seemingly evaporated.
Becca (
Tiffany Watson), the new temp, raps gently on the door and inquires if she may enter. She's carrying a mug of coffee, her lively and adorable personality immediately apparent. Sal's interest is instantly piqued.
When Sal asks if she's the new temp, Becca confirms and explains that the soon-to-be-mother assistant has been teaching her the ropes, including how everyone takes their coffee. She offers the mug in her hand to Sal, hoping it meets his taste. Sal gratefully accepts the mug and hastily takes a sip, resulting in him scalding his lip and spilling some on his trousers.
He swears in surprise and irritation, complaining that the departing assistant knows to allow the coffee to cool before serving it. Upon hearing her plead not to be dismissed, Sal realizes Becca is a bit naive and doesn't understand that he holds no actual authority within the office. He decides to exploit her gullibility, convincing her he's a powerhouse in the company and filling her head with deceitful promises that she accepts without question.
Sal instructs Becca to clean his clothes for him and she obliges, bending to dab at the coffee stain on his pants with a dry paper towel. However, Sal persuades her to dampen the towel, thoroughly enjoying the sight of her spitting on the towel to wet it and how unquestioningly she adheres to his directions. By this point, Sal knows he has Becca wrapped around his finger and convinces her to sleep with him, assuring her it's the best move for her career.
Sal is willing to go to any lengths for even the smallest semblance of power.