“You just hit clock-in, grandpa,” Don shouted.

 

              Paul stayed focused on the screen. His finger hovered over dozens of tiny icons. He jumped a bit when Mike grabbed his shoulder.

 

              “It’s usually easy to find my name, but I’ve never seen this screen before,” Paul said.

 

              “It’s all right, Paul,” Mike said.

 

              Mike pressed a few different icons and pulled up Paul’s name. He hit ‘clock-in’ and a large green check mark appeared.

 

              “Thanks, Mike,” Paul said.

 

              Paul hobbled off into the yard and Mike walked back to his spot in line.

 

              “I’m surprised you were able to figure it out, Mike. I figured once they got rid of that old punch card reader half the plant would retire,” Don said.

 

              “Let me know if you need help getting your welder running, Don. I wouldn’t want you to burn your hand again.”

 

              Mike grinned walking back into place listening to the rest of the line chuckling behind him.