It's time something had to be done about Mrs. Croft. For her spouse, she has been a persistent source of problems and embarrassment. The company has recently employed a fresh training class of college graduates. That's fresh meat in Alena's parlance. Because this is a different era, HR has been tasked with dealing with her before she becomes a serious issue. This is why Alena attempted to relieve her stress by swallowing the black meat.