As she is about to walk out on him , Pierce reveals that he has been fired by Hawthorne Wipes and begs Shirley to give him a chance at entrepreneurship .
Shirley reluctantly agrees but is unimpressed by Pierce 's initial plans .
As Shirley is about to walk out on Pierce , Pierce reveals that Pierce has been fired by Hawthorne Wipes and begs Shirley to give Pierce a chance at entrepreneurship .
Shirley reluctantly agrees but is unimpressed by Pierce 's initial plans .