Smart will be gone, but not soon enough. Then, again, he should never have been hired.
If he is fired, he should NOT be paid off, but rather given an office next to Billie Powers, and told, "this is your office and your phone. No car, no cell, no computer, no secretary - get your own. You will be here at 8 AM until 5 PM, Monday through Friday with one hour for lunch. Billie is available for your necessary conversation."
In the interim, HornFans needs to help Chris by compiling the virtues of several suitable replacements, which can be delivered by Dion