Carol’s Mama Bear Side Comes Out

“How dare you fire someone over a medical problem!” Carol yelled. “I wanted to tell you you can expect a lawsuit. This is blatant discrimination.”

“I’m not sure what you’re referring to,” Mr Yawena said.

“Firing someone because what… because they happen to have a medical condition and need to wear different clothing?!” Carol yelled.

“We haven’t fired anyone because of a medical condition,” Mr Yawena said. “Like I told Miss Johnson, it’s simply that her beliefs do not fit with our company’s brands.”

“Beliefs?” Carol said, quieting down. “What do you mean beliefs?”

“We have strict policies,” Mr Yawena said. “It was brought to my attention that Miss Johnson didn’t adhere to the image that we wish for our company.”

“I don’t understand,” Carol said. “What policy did Alexa break?”

Mr Yawena cleared his throat. “Section 2.2 B. It’s on our company page. If you have any further questions, please contact our company’s lawyer. That is all. Goodbye.”

Carol was baffled as Mr Yawena hung up on her. Carol strode over to the computer and began typing on it until she found the company’s policy and scrolled down.

“Section 2.2 B. Xenon Inc is a public company that values the image of all employees. Because of this, we have many values that we expect all employees to abide by. We expect all members of Xenon to promote the following image:

1. Maturity
2. Integrity
3. Honesty
4. Kindness

We also respect and admire those who choose to live an alternative lifestyle, but we believe it’s not the right fit for our company. Because of this, we may ask any employee to leave when we believe they do not represent our company’s mission,” Carol read. “There’s that term again. Alternative lifestyle. I don’t understand. Did something happen when I was gone?”

“I… I don’t know,” Alexa said. “I was on the ferris wheel with Michelle, and when I got off, I saw Mr Yawena standing by the booth where you get the pictures. He didn’t say anything to me but I saw my picture come up and my diaper was exposed when I was kissing Michelle. I…”

“You kissed Michelle?” Carol asked. “I thought you were seeing Devon.”

Alexa blushed. “I… I don’t know.”

“Wow, and I thought I played around,” Carol said. “Well… it’s possible he’s lying. And doesn’t want to get sued.

Alexa sighed. Suddenly she was felt the cushion sink as another pair of arms flung around her. “M-michelle,” Alexa blushed. “S-sorry for yelling at you…”

“It’s okay,” she said. “I just want to be here for you. We all do.”

Alexa looked up to see Diane looking down at her. “You’re still here?” She asked.

Diane smiled and slowly knelt down, wrapping her arms around the group. “Of course I am. And I promise you, I’m not going to leave…”

Alexa smiled as she let herself be embraced by all of them. “I’m sorry,” she whispered but Diane shook her head.