Why did Veeblefester nix the vacation? I don't honestly think that's something your boss can do. "Hey, boss, I'm going to take a vacation next week." "Nope, you can't." "I have time to use, have things in order so someone else can do my job while I'm away, and have filed the paperwork." "Nope, you can't." "I'll see you in a week."
Besides, it's not like Brutus is an indispensable employee. Veeblefester could definitely not have Brutus around for a week and everything would be just fine.
