In this scene, Mike approaches his boss, Dar, after five years of working together, to request a raise due to financial struggles. He explains that while he loves his job, his current salary isn't enough to cover his bills. Dar seems sympathetic but mentions the studio's financial constraints. Meanwhile, Dar receives instructions from another individual to fire Mike, despite the ongoing shoot. This creates tension as Dar must navigate the decision between loyalty to Mike and following orders that could disrupt the production.