During the scene where Eric confronts David, Eric and Donna are dressed in light colors (resembling Luke and Leia), while David is wearing dark colors (resembling Darth Vader).
David turns out to be incredibly handsome and takes an interest in Donna's short stories. This triggers a paranoid, Star Wars -themed dream sequence for Eric. [S1E20] A New Hope
Red's boss, Mr. Milbank, returns to re-open the auto plant full-time. Red orders Eric to be friendly to the boss's son, David Milbank. During the scene where Eric confronts David, Eric