Cocktails - The Office (Season 3, Episode 18)

Before the cocktail party, Michael decides to show off some "magic" he learned at Magic Camp. Attempting to escape from a straitjacket as "Michael the Magic" doesn't go as planned when he accidentally drops the key (and Jim quickly hides it). The magic trick ends with Michael on the floor of his office, struggling to get free.

Unknowingly, on speakerphone, Jan reveals her lust for Michael to Dwight who is listening in. So Jan and Michael decide to go to the party as a couple (letting everyone know of their relationship) but first Jan needs Michael sign a "love contract" so that their relationship doesnt cause legal problems. Fast forward through some very awkward exchanges and Jan ends up pulling Michael into a bathroom for a passionate moment. Michael doesn't reciprocate and Jan gives up and storms out of the house.

Jim and Karen are at the party and Karen keeps pointing out people as ex-boyfriends. First one... then another... then David Wallace until Jim finally figures out that it's all just a ruse. Dwight, on the other hand, spends the entire evening inspecting the house - checking fire alarms and knocking on walls.

Jim, bored from the party, is asked by David Wallace to come outside and shoot hoops. He accepts and they have a good time relaxing away from the rest of the party-goers.

The other office members are going to Poor Richard's for happy hour. Pam asks Roy to come along but he says that he is getting hammered with his brother and can't go. Meek little Pam speaks up and says that he must do more "boyfriend" things if they're going to stay together. Roy follow along and joins the group at the bar (with his brother who is upset over money lost selling their old Jet Skis).

At Poor Richard's Pam, Pam comes clean to Roy about her casino night kiss with Jim and Roy goes BERSERK... throwing his glass into the mirror behind the bar. Pam then tells Roy that their relationship is over, and Roy proceeds to trash the bar with his brother in an uncontrolled rage.

The episode ends with Roy telling his brother, "I'm going to kill Jim Halpert." Uh oh.

Best Funny Quotes from this Episode

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Can you confirm that the straps are tight?
Yes. But this pulls at straight jacket seems to be…
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Photo of Michael Scott
And now, the chains.

A lot of people think that magic camp is just for kids. And that’s why so many other people in my class were kids. Self fulfilling prophecy. It’s um, it’s really for anybody with a dream and a belief in magic and a little extra time after school.
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MAGIC MAGIC Magic Magic magic magic… And now, Michael the Magic, will attempt to escape from extreme bondage. Kevin giggles Can he do it? I don’t see how he can.
I know how. Dislocate his shoulder and slip his arm out from underneath.
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No. No. Everyone, now count down with me. THREE!
Sorry, quick thing. Is it true that if you can’t get out, you don’t want anyone to help you?
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Photo of Michael Scott
I will get out. Oh yes, I will.
So we shouldn’t help you, no matter how much you might beg and plead?
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No. Alright, this is getting hot. So let’s just do this. Ok, ready? Three, two, one, go. Michael spits out key, Jim covers it with his foot.
AHHHH!
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Photo of Kevin Malone
Is everything ok, Michael?
Yes.
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I cannot tell you how I plan to escape. Other than by using magic. That is the magician’s code. Separately, on an unrelated note, if you happen to find a small brass key…

Alright.
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trumpet sounds
Ready? Come on guys. Early worm gets the worm.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Another worm? Like, are they friends?
It’s early bird gets the worm.
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Pam, would you smell my breath?
No, no.
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Let me smell. Michael breathes at Dwight Good, not great.

“Michael, you go to parties all the time, why is tonight so special?” Well, tonight is so special because my boss’s boss’s boss, the CFO, not his initials, common mistake, is having a little shindig for all the managers in the company. And Jan and I are going as a couple. For the first time. So it’s kind of our coming out party. Really. And that is why tonight is so special.
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Jimbo, last chance to carpool.
Oh no thanks, I think Karen and I will take my car.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Sure? Might be a good idea.
Yeah.
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Go in together, could save some gas, have some fun, long trip.
Thanks.
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Play some games?
Oh. Um. I think we’re good.
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I spy?
Yeah.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Why don’t I wanna go? Didn’t expect to need a reason, so let me think here. Um. I don’t know any of these people. It’s an obligation. I don’t like talking paper in my free time, or in my work time. And, did I use the word pointless?

Thanks for inviting me along.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Oh, sure. Really didn’t give it any thought. Wait, should you be going? phone rings Heh-woh you.
Michael?
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Hey, Buttercup.
Hi.
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I am on my way. I should be there in about 15…
Let’s just blow this party off.
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Photo of Michael Scott
That’s what she said.
Am I on speaker phone?
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Photo of Michael Scott
Uh, yes you are.
Is anybody else in the…
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Photo of Dwight Schrute
Hello, Jan.
Hi, Dwight. Ok, Michael, take me off speaker phone.
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Photo of Michael Scott
No problem. doesn’t turn off speakerphone
Ok. Let’s just go to a motel…
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Photo of Michael Scott
Ok.
…and just like rip into each other like we did on that black sand beach in Jamaica.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Ok. Jan. Jan? This party is actually a really big step for us. So, I…
Still on speaker?
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Photo of Michael Scott
Ummm… I don’t know.
Are camera’s there?
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Photo of Michael Scott
Maybe.
See you soon.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Ok.
Talk to you later, Jan.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Alright. Bye.

Hey, Michael left early, so a bunch of us are going to go to Poor Richard’s for happy hour. You should come.
Photo of Pam Beesley
Photo of Roy
I can’t. My brother, he just unloaded the jet ski’s and kinda took a bath, so… we’re going to go get hammered.
Ok, well, we’re going to a bar. Hey. You have to come to stuff with me. I’m serious! If you’re going to be my boyfriend, you have to do boyfriend things.
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Photo of Roy
Ok.

I have decided that I’m going to be more honest. I’m going to tell people what I want. Directly. So, look out world, cause ol’ Pammy is getting what she wants. And, don’t call me Pammy.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Beauty. Thank you sir!
Salad.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Thank you.
You dressed exactly like the servants.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Shut up. Ok, change shirts with me.
Wait. I don’t think yours will fit me.
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I don’t care. Oh, wow. Here. Don’t put my jacket. Don’t give me that.
That would have been really embarrassing.
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Yes.
Crisis averted.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Ok.

Oh, that duck is so cute.
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Photo of Kevin Malone
Hey Pam.
Hey guys.
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Oscar. Angela.

Hi.
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Actually, it’s polite to arrive early. And smart. Only really good friends show up early. Ergo de facto. Go to a party really early. Become a really good friend.

Oh, um, potato salad.
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Photo of Dwight Schrute
It’s from both of us.
No, it’s not.
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Wonderful, let’s, ah, see where we can put this. Ok.
Oh, you probably want to leave the cover on until the guests get here.
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It’s been sitting in my car all day. Sun beating down on the mayonnaise. Just, you never know.

Kevin, you and Stacy set a date yet?
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Photo of Kevin Malone
Yeah.
Oh my God, when is it?
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Photo of Kevin Malone
It’s complicated. I would appreciate some space on this.
Hey.
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Photo of Pam Beesley
Hey. You made it.
You said it was important, so… How’s it going?
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Kenny
What’s up, Pam.
Hey Kenny, sorry about the jet skis.
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Photo of Roy
You guys, uh, want a round, on me?
Yeah.
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Photo of Roy
Yeah? Get you a drink.
Thanks man.
Kenny
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No thank you, Roy.

Oh, you know that line on the top of the shrimp? That’s feces.
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Photo of Michael Scott
What are you looking for? You bring dip?
I’m sure that it’s catered. I need you to sign these, Michael. It’s a waver of some of your rights. You should read it carefully. It releases the company in the event that our relationship, in your opinion or in reality, interferes with work. You get a copy, I get a copy, and a third copy goes to HR.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Awesome. I’m going to frame mine. I could frame yours too.
You realize this is a legal document that says you can’t sue the company.
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Over our love.
I’ve never told you that I love you.
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Photo of Michael Scott
You don’t have to, Jan. This contract says it all.

I am taking a calculated risk. What’s the upside? I overcome my nausea, fall deeply in love, babies, normalcy, no more self loathing. Downside? I, uh, date Michael Scott publicly and collapse in on myself like a dying star.
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What’s this over the “i”?
It’s a heart.
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Photo of Jan
Why is this so hard? That’s what she said. Oh my God. What am I saying?

I love this woman!
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Oh, no. Michael, please. Michael, please.

Do you ever watch Battlestar Galactica?
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Photo of Dan Gore
No.
No? Then you are an idiot.
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Hello Michael.
Rachel. Boy, you clean up good. Place looks great with all the lights on. And everything. Actually looks bigger with people in it. It’s weird. So…
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Jan, glad you could make it.
Of course, of course, David. Do you remember Michael Scott?
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Of course I do.
From the Scranton Branch.
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Jan and I are lovers. It feels so good to finally say that out loud.
David, can I, um, speak to you privately for just a moment, please.
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Excuse me.
Ok.
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looks at beers Oh. Starts to walk away, turns around No. Actually, one of these is supposed to be a lite.
Oh, sorry.
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Man
So did the merger go smoothly, or?
It did. Like butter. Mike Myers, SNL. You should ask Karen, she was one of them.
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Photo of Karen
I’m the only one left. Everyone else was either fired or quit. And there is one in Anger Management.
Yeah, but you’re great now, right? We’re all great. Aren’t we great?
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Photo of Jan
We’re good. Michael tries to kiss Jan Michael, stop. Please stop that, ok?
Can I get anyone anything, or?
Photo of Rachel
Photo of Michael Scott
I could go for an appeteaser.
Martini please.
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Bagel bites or something.
Rachel, your house is beautiful.
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Thank you.
What’s the square footage?
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Photo of David
About 5,000.
Does that include the garage?
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Photo of Michael Scott
Dwight, wow. That’s not appropriate.
I’m just…
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I don’t know
It’s a common question.
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David, how much did this house cost?
These old colonials are great, when they’re sound. I’d love to take a look around.
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Photo of Rachel
I’ll show you around.
Cool, let’s start with the banisters.
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Hey, do you see that guy behind you in the blue blazer against the wall?
Yep.
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That’s Drake. And just so you know, I don’t want to be weird or anything, but we use to date.
Oh, ok. Cool. Thanks for telling me.
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Photo of Karen
And it didn’t end well.
Gotcha. Alright.
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Photo of David
This was a gift from Lee Iacocca. Twenty year old, single malt scotch.
Here is to Mr. Iacocca and his failed experiment, the De Lorean. takes sip, coughs violently
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Photo of Jan
You ok?
Yeah. Do you have any ice?
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Photo of David
Sure.
How about some Splenda?
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One, two, three, up Jenkins! Down Jenkins. Oh, I think I heard the quarter over here.
Where?
Kenny
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On this side.
No, it is definitely under one of these hands. points to Meredith and Kelly’s hands
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Photo of Ryan
I think I heard it on Roy’s side.
No, it is here.
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tapping Meredith and Kelly’s hands Not here. Not here. Not here. Not here.
Good thing you didn’t listen to me.
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Photo of Ryan
Yeah, close one.
points at one of Stanley’s hands and one of Pam’s Not here. Not here. It’s either here or here. Stares at Pam Not here. Points at Stanley’s hand.
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Kenny
YES!
Nice job.
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Photo of Roy
I can read you like a book.
Oh yeah?
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Photo of Roy
You can’t keep anything from me.

Hey Creed.
Student 1
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Hey! What are you guys doing here?
You’re the man buddy.
Student 2

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I run a small fake ID company from my car with a laminating machine I swiped from the sheriff’s station.

Huh. Bangs on wall Yeah, these studs are way too far apart. What’s in here? Opens door.
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Photo of Rachel
Uh, that’s a guest room.
Just the one window?
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Photo of Rachel
phone rings Oh. I must get that. You’ll have to excuse me.
Are those real pearls?
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Photo of Rachel
Uh, yes.
tests smoke detector Good.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Well, it was nice meeting you guys. Take care.
Well, if you’re wondering why his wife was staring daggers at me, it’s because I kinda saw him for a little bit while they were separated.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Oh. Hadn’t noticed.
Really? I thought it was so obvious. I’m glad it didn’t make you uncomfortable.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
No, it was before I knew you so, its fine.

This one really smells like vanilla. Check that out.
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Photo of Jan
It’s nice.
You and the misses should join us at Sandals Jamaica next Christmas.
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Photo of Jan
I, Michael, I think David probably wants to spend Christmas here with his family.
Oh yeah, they don’t allow kids at Sandals. They are persona non gratis… there. But it’s fun. It’s an awesome place. You would not believe how low this girl can limbo.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Oh.
Crazy.
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Photo of Jan
I’m sorry. You’re just going to have to excuse us for just a couple minutes.
Ok. Excuse me. What’s going on? What is it?
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Photo of Jan
Sorry. Michael, come here. Just, just, just, just. kisses Michael
What are you doing?
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Photo of Jan
Don’t you know what I’m doing?
Yes, but you could tell me. What… What is that? Why are you? Why are we going in the bathroom? I thought this is where you liked your privacy.
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Photo of Jan
Shut up.

What has gotten into you?
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Photo of Jan
Come on.
No, no, no.
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Photo of Jan
What?
Come on, let’s go back to the party.
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Just let me loosen my dress.
Don’t take that dress. Stop it, Jan.
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Michael.
No, no, no, means please don’t. Please.
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Photo of Jan
Slam me up against the wall, right here.
I’m not going to slam you up against the wall.
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Oh, please.
You’re acting inappropriate. Jan.
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Photo of Jan
Oh, I’m acting inappropriate? Get out.

Here. hands Pam a duck stuffed animal
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Photo of Pam Beesley
Hey, where have you been all night? I was looking forward to hanging out with you.
I was…
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Photo of Pam Beesley
Hey, don’t you have a daughter?
takes duck back Yes.
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Photo of Dwight Schrute
Oh good, you’re up. Hey, who makes this chair?
I don’t know, it was here when I was born.
Child
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I want one. It’s got good solid construction. Comfortable. What is this? Oak?
I don’t know.
Child
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What do you know?

God, I hate these parties. Do you want to sneak out back and shoot some hoops? Meet me outside in two minutes.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
You stay here and have fun, because I’m going to go out back and shoot hoops with David Wallace.
Ok. Oh, um, don’t mention that you and I are dating cause I think he might still have feelings for me.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Wallace? What the hell, have you dated like every guy here? Karen smiles and gives herself away Wow. Ok. You got me.
I so got you.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
So, none of them?
Of course not. I mean, you’re kind of like, my first.
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Really?
Oh my God, it’s so easy. Fun.
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Photo of Jim Halpert
Ok.
Hey Jan.
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Not too good.

Did you get a chance to try Michael’s homemade potato salad?
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Photo of Michael Scott
Rachel thinks that I brought homemade potato salad and I just picked it up at the supermarket. It’s funny. I wish I could make potato salad that good. It’s just potatoes and mayonnaise. There is something wrong with Jan.

What’s ah, what’s with Jan and Michael?
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Photo of Jim Halpert
I don’t know. Where to begin? My ball.

The chimney is in decent shape. Not great. I found some termite damage in a crawl space and some structural flaws in the foundation so all in all, it was a pretty fun cocktail party.
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Photo of Roy
What?
I want us to make it. I want a fresh start.
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Photo of Roy
That’s awesome. That’s what I want.
Oh ok, but in order for us to make it, there can’t be any secrets between us.
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I didn’t do anything. Ask anyone, I totally could have and I didn’t at all.
Just listen. Remember that casino night about a month before we were supposed to get married? I kissed Jim.
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Photo of Roy
What?
He told me how he felt and I guess I had feelings too, and we kissed.
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Jim came on to you?
Just listen.
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Photo of Roy
No, I am listening! That’s the problem I am listening!
Don’t yell!
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Photo of Roy
Don’t yell?!
This is over.
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Photo of Roy
Yeah, you’re right. This is so over. You kidding me, Pam!? Come on! God!
Damn jet skis!
Kenny

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Our first fight. If this is about what happened in the bathroom, there was no place to cuddle…
I feel sick.
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Photo of Michael Scott
You didn’t have any of the potato salad did you?
No, we were good when we were just running around, you know, in secret. It was wrong and it was exciting. Maybe it was a mistake to take it public.
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Photo of Michael Scott
Well, if that’s the way you feel, my lady, then you have hurt me greatly.
Please don’t cry.
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Photo of Michael Scott
I’m not going to cry. I feel like it but I am not going to. Why don’t you just take your stupid love contract and tear it up into a million little pieces.
It was never a love contract, Michael and besides, I have already given a copy to David and it would be just as embarrassing to get it back as I was handing it to him.
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I want the house, Jan. I want the picket fence. I want the ketchup fights and the tickling, and the giggling.
I didn’t mean it. I was…
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Photo of Michael Scott
Whatever.
Tired. I’m tired. And I didn’t eat enough. And, and, that’s all. That was it.
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Photo of Michael Scott
That’s all, you didn’t mean it?
That’s all. I didn’t mean it. That’s all. I’m just saying I didn’t mean it.
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I love you, Jan.
Ok.
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Photo of Dwight Schrute
Don’t break up you guys, you’re great together.

Are they going to call the cops?
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Kenny
No, I paid them off.
Jet ski money?
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Kenny
All of it.
I’m gonna kill Jim Halpert.
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