Original Commentary

This arc was inspired by the last one, in which Ms. Taylor talks about taking the holidays off. When I started writing this, it was set between Christmas and New Years'. Then I realized that even though today is between Christmas and New Years Day, it'll be the only day in the arc that is. Therefore, assume that in the comic it's January 4th or so - Terrence

Modern Commentary
Why hasn't he noticed that Ms. Taylor is out? Well, if she's not feeling sociable there's no point in trying to get her to socialize

That could start a confrontation. - Terrence