THE OFFICE

"Career Day"
A Season Four Story Between
"Chair Model" (414) and "Night Out" (415)
Written by
Nathan Hartman
NATHAN HARTMAN
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nathan@nathanhartman.com
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THE OFFICE
"Career Day"
CAST
MICHAEL SCOTT...................................STEVE CARELL
DWIGHT SHRUTE...................................RAINN WILSON
JIM HALPERT.....................................JOHN KRASINSKI
PAM BEESLY......................................JENNA FISCHER
KEVIN MALONE....................................BRIAN BAUMGARTNER
OSCAR MARTINEZ..................................OSCAR NUNEZ
ANGELA MARTIN...................................ANGELA KINSEY
ANDY BERNARD....................................ED HELMS
STANLEY HUDSON..................................LESLIE DAVID BAKER
PHYLLIS VANCE...................................PHYLLIS SMITH
KELLY KAPOOR....................................MINDY KALING
MEREDITH PALMER.................................KATE FLANNERY
CREED BRATTON...................................CREED BRATTON
GUEST CAST
AMANDA TUCKER...................................
DERRICK MCCARTY.................................
SARA DAVIES.....................................
JOE MACINTOSH...................................
ii.
THE OFFICE
"Career Day"
SETS
INT. THE OFFICE - BREAK ROOM
INT. THE OFFICE - MICHAEL'S OFFICE
INT. THE OFFICE - JIM AND DWIGHT'S DESKS
INT. THE OFFICE - PAM'S DESK
INT. THE OFFICE - PHYLLIS, STANLEY, AND ANDY'S DESKS
INT. THE OFFICE - MEREDITH AND CREED'S DESKS
INT. THE OFFICE - OSCAR, ANGELA, AND KEVIN'S DESKS
INT. THE OFFICE - KELLY'S DESK
INT. THE OFFICE - RECEPTION AREA
INT. THE OFFICE - THE ELEVATOR
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - AMANDA'S CLASSROOM
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - HALLWAY
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - TEACHER'S LOUNGE
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - LOBBY
INT. DWIGHT'S CAR
EXT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - PARKING LOT
iii.
COLD OPEN
INT. THE OFFICE - JIM AND DWIGHTS DESKS - MORNING
DWIGHT and JIM work at their computers.
INT. THE OFFICE - RECEPTION AREA - CONTINUOUS
Two MORMON MEN enter and move to PAM at her desk.
PAM
Can I help you?
MORMON MAN #1
Yes, were looking for a Dwight
Schrute.
PAM
Dwight, for you again.
Dwight groans and drops his head to his desk.
Jim holds back a grin.
JIM TALKING HEAD
JIM
Yesterday, Pam sneezed and I said
God bless you. Dwight proceeded to
go on a twenty minute tangent about
why there was no higher power in
the universe. So, naturally, I
called every church, mosque,
parish, and temple in town and
expressed Dwights interest in
knowing more about their faith.
SERIES OF SHOTS - PAMS DESK - EARLIER
-- A PRIEST stands by Pam at her desk.
PAM
Dwight, a Father Mahoney...
-- A BAPTIST PREACHER stands by Pam at her desk.
PAM (CONTD)
...a Reverend J.D. Caruthers...
-- A RABBI stands by Pam at her desk.
PAM (CONTD)
...Rabbi Benjamin Rothschild...
-- A WOMAN in a white robe stands by Pam at her desk.
PAM (CONTD)
...Priestess Moonriver for you.
The Woman gives Dwight the peace sign and Dwight turns to
Jim, who lowers his head farther in a binder hes reading.
INT. THE OFFICE - JIM AND DWIGHTS DESKS - BACK TO PRESENT
The two Mormons are now standing by Dwights desk as he sits.
MORMON MAN #2
But if youll just let us tell you
about The Church of...
DWIGHT
--No thank you! Im fine, really!
MORMON MAN #1
At least let us leave you a tract.
Dwight reaches into a desk drawer and pulls out a whole stack
of tracts, slamming them down on his desk.
DWIGHT TALKING HEAD
DWIGHT
Is there a God? No. Not a
possibility. I dont believe in
anything I can not see...unless
were discussing Ninjas...I do
believe in those.
END OF COLD OPEN
2.
ACT ONE
INT. THE OFFICE - FRONT DESK - LATER
Jim and Pam chat at her desk. MICHAEL approaches.
MICHAEL
Pamson and Delilah!
JIM
What?
MICHAEL
You know...
Michael flexes his arms.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
He hit people in the jaw with a
donkeys ass.
JIM
I dont think...
MICHAEL
(to Pam)
--Any messages?
PAM
Not since earlier.
MICHAEL
Okey doke. Oh, did you send those
estimate reports to corporate yet?
Pam shakes her head.
PAM
Were really backlogged. Its going
take longer then you thought.
MICHAEL
Well...I promised Wallace theyd be
in tomorrow so...
PAM
Do you want me to stay after and
finish?
MICHAEL
No! No thats not what I
said...its just...my word is my
bond.
3.
PAM
Ill stay after.
MICHAEL
Super! Youre the best.
Michael leaves.
PAM
(to Jim)
It shouldnt take very long. Couple
of hours.
JIM
And it cant wait?
PAM
His word is his bond.
JIM
Alright, but, when your done, Im
taking you out for dinner.
PAM
No, I can make something. Its
cheaper.
Pam and Jim stare at each other in silence.
PAM TALKING HEAD
PAM
Look, I love Jim dearly, but he
just isnt that good at picking
restaurants. In the last six months
weve ate at three...around eight
times each.
INT. OFFICE - FRONT DESK - MOMENTS LATER
JIM
Oh, come on. Its my treat. How
bout Scanlans?
PAM
We ate there last week.
JIM
Coney Island?
PAM
The week before. Look, lets try
something a little different.
4.
JIM
Keystones...
PAM
--Last month.
PAM TALKING HEAD
Pam holds up three fingers.
PAM
Three.
INT. PHYLLIS, STANLEY, AND ANDYS DESKS - LATER
STANLEY and ANDY work while PHYLLIS talks on the phone.
PHYLLIS
(into phone)
No...yes...no I understand. Its
not a problem really. Your flight
is when? Yes I can meet you. Okay,
see you then...bye bye.
Phyllis holds down the phones receiver. She lets out a sigh
and dials once more.
INT. MICHAELS OFFICE - MOMENTS LATER
Michael sits at his desk working on a crossword while Dwight
stands over him.
MICHAEL
An eight letter word for The
result of too much partying.
DWIGHT
Syphilis
MICHAEL
What? No! God...oh, hangover.
Michael writes in the puzzle. KNOCK at the DOOR.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Come in.
Phyllis enters.
DWIGHT
What is it Phyllis? Michaels very
busy.
5.
MICHAEL
Cool your jets Dwight.
(to Phyllis)
Whats up?
PHYLLIS
Its Devin Ulrich from Custom
Printing. He called and said he
needs to meet me today instead of
tomorrow. Apparently hes leaving
the country for a month and had to
up his flight.
MICHAEL
Well, thats one big fish of a
client.
Michael pantomimes pulling a fish in on a rod.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Reel that baby in! Ill have Pam
reschedule the rest of your
appointments.
PHYLLIS
Oh, I didnt have any others...
DWIGHT
--She was leaving early today
anyway.
MICHAEL
Dont interrupt.
(to Phyllis)
Wait. You were? What for?
PHYLLIS
My nieces elementary school career
day is at two.
MICHAEL
Were you supposed to speak or
something?
PHYLLIS
Ive already called and canceled.
MICHAEL
Well, thats no good. We dont want
to disappoint the kids.
PHYLLIS
Really?
6.
MICHAEL
Of course not...Ill go.
PHYLLIS
No Michael, you really dont have
to.
MICHAEL
Of course I dont have to. I want
to. You know...for the kids.
Theyll love me.
Everyone grows quiet. Phyllis opens her mouth to speak but...
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Theyll love me.
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
Look, when it comes to kids, Im
great. Im like a...friendly
Uncle...but not too friendly.
Besides, it will be nice to visit
my old Alma Mater.
PHYLLIS TALKING HEAD - PHYLLISS DESK
Phyllis is putting on her coat- preparing to leave.
PHYLLIS
Yes, we went to school together. In
fact my first memory of Michael was
him speaking in front of children.
He was in the school play and when
his part finally came he...
Phyllis breaks into a smile, which she tries to hide.
PHYLLIS (CONTD)
...I better go.
Phyllis, still all smiles, walks towards the exit.
Dwight, whos been listening in, revolves in his seat and
watches Phyllis leave.
INT. THE OFFICE - BREAK ROOM - LATER
Dwight stands by Michael, whos stirring creamer into his
coffee.
7.
MICHAEL
Nothing Dwight. I dont know what
shes talking about.
DWIGHT
Are you sure? She seemed to think
it was rather funny.
MICHAEL
Well I...look, whats it matter to
you anyway?
DWIGHT
What was the school play?
MICHAEL
What?
DWIGHT
The play.
MICHAEL
The Ugly Duckling.
DWIGHT
And you were...
MICHAEL
--The ugly duckling...I was the
ugly duckling.
Dwight studies Michaels face.
DWIGHT
Hmmm...I can see it.
MICHAEL
Look, is there a reason youre
bugging me?
DWIGHT
I was wondering if I could join you
on your school visit.
MICHAEL
And why?
DWIGHT
I would like to see the place that
first molded you into the man you
are today.
Michael grins and takes a sip of his coffee.
8.
MICHAEL
Alright then. You may join me.
DWIGHT TALKING HEAD
DWIGHT
Ive actually never been in a real
elementary school before. I did go
to public middle school, but,
before that, I was taught at home.
I know that may come as a surprise.
INT. THE OFFICE - ANDYS DESK - LATER
Jim leans on Andys desk while Andy sits in deep thought.
ANDY
Hmmmm...thats a tough one there
tuna. Youre looking for an
expensive restaurant...
JIM
I didnt say expensive. I said
good.
ANDY
Now, is there a difference? Really?
JIM
Yeah...theres a difference.
Jim looks over at Stanley, who is working at his desk.
JIM (CONTD)
Stanley, any ideas?
STANLEY
No.
Michael and Dwight walk out of Michaels office with their
coats on. Michael has his briefcase.
MICHAEL
Alright, attention everybody,
Dwight and I are heading out to
Scranton South Elementary for the
rest of the afternoon as I will be
speaking at a classroom career day.
PAM
Michael its eleven-thirty. That
doesnt start till two.
9.
MICHAEL
I realize that, but Ive got to
stop by thee old abode and pick up
a few props.
Pam and Jim share a look.
JIM
What sort of props?
MICHAEL
Now, that would be giving away the
secret wouldnt it?
DWIGHT
Michael will bring what is
necessary to both entertain and
inspire the children.
MICHAEL
Exactly. Ill be a modern day
George Carlin.
ANDY
George Carlin?
MICHAEL
When he was the conductor on
Shining Time Station...you know...
Andy shakes his head.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Well, he was very good. Different
from the Seven Words You Cant
Say Carlin but kids dont get that
bit anyway...believe me. Anywho, we
are off! Have a good afternoon
Dunder Mifflin!
Michael and Dwight exit.
MICHAEL (V.O.) (CONTD)
This morning, I was simply regional
manager of the Dunder Mifflin
Scranton branch...
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
...This afternoon Ill be someone a
group of kids will never
forget...much like Sloth to the
Goonies...though less gross.
10.
INT. DWIGHTS CAR - LATER
Dwight drives as Michael sits in the passenger seat.
The radio is on and Dwight plays with the volume.
Michael slaps his hand away.
MICHAEL
Leave it. I like this song.
DWIGHT
So whens the last time you saw
your old elementary?
MICHAEL
Oh, gosh its been forever. So many
memories. I used to play kickball
at recess everyday.
DWIGHT
What position?
MICHAEL
All of them.
DWIGHT
School athlete huh?
MICHAEL
No...I just was the only one
playing.
Things get quiet and Dwight drives on.
DWIGHT TALKING HEAD - IN FRONT OF MICHAELS HOUSE
Dwight stands by the car.
DWIGHT
When I was home schooled we did
have an hour of recreation every
day. It was called Dwight and
Moses fun time hour.
(smiles)
Many days Mose would let the dogs
off their chains and time how long
I could keep them from clawing me
to the ground...good times.
Michael exits his house holding a gym bag.
MICHAEL
Alright, lets roll.
11.
Dwight gets back into the drivers seat.
INT. THE OFFICE - JIMS DESK - LATER
Jim sits at his desk, browsing a website entitled Best
Restaurants in Scranton.
He gazes at the list of restaurants, writes one down, and
moves to...
PAMS DESK
...where she gives him a welcomed smile.
JIM
Sambuca Grill.
PAM
On my Moms birthday.
Jim lets his head fall to Pams desk.
PAM TALKING HEAD
PAM
Ill admit hes trying.
(grins)
Its kinda cute.
EXT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - LATER
The U.S. flag waves out front of the old but well maintained
school as young students play and laugh nearby during recess.
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - HALLWAY - CONTINUOUS
Michael and Dwight saunter past classrooms, taking it all in.
DWIGHT
So whats it like being back?
MICHAEL
I remember this place being a whole
lot bigger.
DWIGHT
Probably the foundation sinking.
This all used to be marshland.
From down the hall, JOE MACINTOSH, janitor, late 60s, walks
with a mop. He moves towards Dwight and Michael.
MICHAEL
Oh my god, its Janitor Joe.
12.
DWIGHT
Who?
MICHAEL
Janitor Joe! Hes been here
forever.
Joe crosses paths with Dwight and Michael.
DWIGHT
Excuse me.
JOE
Yeah?
DWIGHT
(pointing to Michael)
Do you remember this man?
JOE
Should I?
Michael holds out his hand.
MICHAEL
Hello, Michael Scott. I went here a
long time ago.
Joe shakes Michaels hand and his eyes brighten.
JOE
Oh yeah! Little Mickey Scott.
MICHAEL
Guilty as charged!
JOE
You were in that play.
DWIGHT
The Ugly Duckling?
JOE
Thats the one!
The three chuckle.
JOE (CONTD)
But then you crapped your pants on
stage.
Michael and Dwight stop chuckling and stare at each other.
END OF ACT 1
13.
ACT 2
INT. THE OFFICE - KELLYS DESK - LATER
KELLY sits at her desk working. Jim walks up.
JIM
Hey Kelly.
KELLY
Whats up?
JIM
You wouldnt know of any good
restaurants in town would you?
KELLY
Oh gosh tons. Ever since Ryan broke
up with me Ive been out every
night.
JIM
Really?
Kelly looks at the camera.
KELLY
Yes...every night.
(to Jim)
How about The Colosseum or maybe
Club 17?
JIM
I dont think Pam wants to go to a
nightclub.
KELLY
What about Tigers?
JIM
Isnt that a singles bar?
Kelly looks back at the camera.
KELLY
Yes it is.
KELLY TALKING HEAD
KELLY
Ive been bringing home boys like
stray puppies.
(To the camera man)
14.
(MORE)
Did you get it? Alright, make sure
Ryan sees that...make sure of it.
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - HALLWAY - LATER
A GROUP of CHILDREN rush out to recess as Michael and Dwight
walk the opposite way, approaching a classroom.
DWIGHT
236. Heres the classroom.
Dwight and Michael enter the...
CLASSROOM
...which is decorated for a 3rd grade class. No one else
seems around.
DWIGHT
They must be out to recess.
MICHAEL
I guess.
Awkward silence falls over the coworkers. Finally...
DWIGHT
Michael I...
MICHAEL
--Dwight, we are not discussing it!
DWIGHT
But, what happened? Why did you
defecate in front of your peers?
MICHAEL
Dont say defecate! That makes it
even worse.
DWIGHT
But then what happ...
MICHAEL
--Fine! God!
(beat)
We were putting on The Ugly
Duckling and I was super prepared,
all my lines memorized, but the
moment I got center stage I froze
and....
DWIGHT
--and?
15.
KELLY (CONT'D)
From the doorway, MISS. AMANDA TUCKER, a pretty 42, walks in.
MICHAEL
--and pooped myself Dwight! I
pooped myself!
Michael and Dwight notice Amanda.
AMANDA
Hello.
MICHAEL
(nonchalant)
Heeeey.
AMANDA
Are you two here for the Career
Day?
DWIGHT
Yes. This is Michael Scott,
Regional Manager of Dunder Mifflin
Paper Company Scranton and Im
Dwight K. Shrute, Assistant
Regional Manager.
MICHAEL
To the Regional Manager...
AMANDA
--Michael?
Michael looks at Amanda but cant place it.
AMANDA (CONTD)
Amanda Tucker!
Michael remembers.
MICHAEL
Oh my God! Mandy Tucker!
AMANDA
How have you been?
MICHAEL
Good! Just super. As Dwight here
said Regional Manager over at
Dunder Mifflin. And you! What are
you doing with yourself?
AMANDA
I teach.
16.
MICHAEL
Really? Where?
Amanda points to the ground.
AMANDA
Here.
MICHAEL
Oh....
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
Yes, Amanda and I go way back. When
we went to this very school she was
the popular pretty girl. All the
boys had crushes on her...probably
cause she was the first to grow
boobs.
INT. AMANDAS CLASSROOM - MOMENTS LATER
Michaels eyes drift to Amandas chest as she talks.
AMANDA
(to Dwight)
Yeah, we were in the same class 3rd
and 4th grade and then I think we
shared a study period in high
school.
(to Michael)
Is that right?
Michaels eyes snap back to Amandas face.
MICHAEL
Huh? What?...oh yeah.
AMANDA
Not to mention cheerleading.
DWIGHT
Cheerleading?
MICHAEL
It was a phase.
Amandas watch sounds. She looks at the time and turns off
the alarm.
17.
AMANDA
Oh, Ive got to go help end recess.
Well be ready to start in about
twenty minutes so youre more than
welcome to wait in the teachers
lounge with the rest of the
presenters if youd like.
DWIGHT
We can go into the teachers
lounge?
AMANDA
Yeah.
Dwight smiles, overly excited.
DWIGHT
Fantastic.
Amanda gives a uncomfortable grin and exits.
DWIGHT (CONTD)
(to Michael)
Did you hear that? The teachers
lounge.
MICHAEL
Yeah, I heard...I heard.
Michael looks somewhat anxiously at the camera.
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
Did I like Amanda back in school?
Sure. I asked her out a few times
but there was always something else
she was doing. Volleyball
practice...Girl Scouts...laundry.
There was always something.
INT. THE OFFICE - MEREDITH AND CREEDS DESKS - LATER
Jim looks over at Pam working at her desk while MEREDITH and
CREED sit working.
MEREDITH
Gee...and Kelly already said
Tigers?
Jim looks to Meredith.
18.
JIM
Yep.
MEREDITH
Hmmm...I do know of this one bar
and grill.
JIM
Hows the food?
MEREDITH
Oh...I have no idea.
CREED
You could try the Seven Loaves Soup
Kitchen. I go there all the time.
JIM
But thats for homeless peop...
Creed looks genuine about his suggestion.
JIM (CONTD)
Thanks a lot guys.
Jim exits.
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - TEACHERS LOUNGE - LATER
Michael and Dwight sit on a sofa, quietly waiting. A few
other PRESENTERS are seated around them. Michael still looks
nervous while Dwight eyes the room.
DWIGHT
Well this is a big let down.
(looks at Michael)
Are you okay?
MICHAEL
What? Sure....yeah.
DWIGHT
Are you sure?
MICHAEL
Sure Im sure.
DWIGHT
Youre not nervous are you?
MICHAEL
Maybe...a little...with all the
kids...and Mandy...and...maybe a
little...
19.
Michael simmers in his seat as Dwight watches.
DWIGHT
I have some adult diapers in the
car if you want one.
MICHAEL
(loud whisper)
What!
DWIGHT TALKING HEAD
DWIGHT
I dont believe in rest stops.
INT. TEACHERS LOUNGE - MOMENTS LATER
DWIGHT
Are you sure?
MICHAEL
Yes Im very sure.
DWIGHT
Because if you change your mind...
MICHAEL
--Dwight! I dont want a diaper!
Several presenters look over at Michael and Dwight, who grow
quiet.
DERRICK (O.S.)
Michael Scott?
Michael turns to see DERRICK MCCARTY, 40s, very athletic
standing in the corner of the room, holding a canvas bag.
MICHAEL
Yes?
Derrick chuckles happily.
DERRICK
I thought it was you.
MICHAEL
Im sorry?...
Derrick offers his hand to Dwight.
DERRICK
Derrick McCarty.
20.
Michaels eyes go wide.
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
(agitated)
Oh, I remember Derrick McCarty.
Back in school he was the best...at
basketball, football...recess...he
did just about everything, which in
high school included the
cheerleading squad...minus me of
course.
INT. TEACHERS LOUNGE - MOMENTS LATER
DERRICK
(to Michael)
Regional Manager huh? Well
thats...something.
MICHAEL
Yeah, it sure is.
DWIGHT
And what do you do?
DERRICK
Oh, I own a exercise chain on the
east side of town, Fitness Stop.
DWIGHT
Nice.
DERRICK
But today Im here to talk about
this.
Derrick opens his bag and pulls out a firefighter helmet.
DWIGHT
Awesome.
DERRICK
Yep.
Derrick points to Michaels gym bag, which Dwight still
holds.
DERRICK (CONTD)
What do ya have in yours?
Dwight begins to unzip the bag but Michael grabs it.
21.
MICHAEL
Nothing...wouldnt want to ruin the
surprise.
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
I dont see what the big deal is.
Anybody can be a volunteer fireman.
All you have to do is volunteer.
And its not like youre the one
actually taking out the
fire...thats waters job.
Derricks just takes credit for
what water does.
INT. THE OFFICE - OSCAR, ANGELA, AND KEVINS DESKS - LATER
Jim stands as OSCAR, ANGELA, and KEVIN sit working.
KEVIN
(slowly)
Hmmmmmm....theres Jacksons
Pub...OConolleys...the Rusty
Dog...Phils Diner...the Sunlight
Cafe...Mitchells...Pauls
Pizza...Don Pacos...
JIM
--Wait, are there any restaurants
that we shouldnt go to?
KEVIN
Not that I can think of.
ANGELA
How about Chilis?
OSCAR
Pam was banned after the Dundies,
remember?
ANGELA
Yes...yes I do.
Angela gives Jim a judgmental look.
OSCAR
(to Jim)
Valentines on 5th has a great
chicken dinner.
KEVIN
But...thats a gay bar.
22.
Oscar fidgets with his pencil.
OSCAR
Yeah...I suppose it is.
Oscar looks over at Angela, who glares back.
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - HALLWAY
Michael, Dwight, Derrick, and the rest of the presenters walk
down the hallway, coming up on Amandas room.
Amanda peeks her head out of her classroom and spots Derrick.
He waves and she runs up to him.
AMANDA
Oh my god! Derrick McCarty!
DERRICK
How are ya Mandy?
AMANDA
Fantastic now! So good to see you!
They laugh and hug. Michael doesnt look too enthused.
AMANDA (CONTD)
I didnt know you were coming?
DERRICK
Lisa Shipman asked me to.
AMANDA
Well, how do you know little Lisa?
DERRICK
Remember that house fire she was in
six months back?
Amandas eyes widen in admiration.
AMANDA
That was you!
DERRICK
Had to bust through a kitchen wall
with my right shoulder but I got
her out. Still a bit tender.
Derrick massages his shoulder and Michael rolls his eyes.
AMANDA
Wow, thats incredible.
23.
DERRICK
Oh, it was nothing. Since then the
Shipmans have asked me to be her
Godfather so...here I am.
Amanda smiles at him.
AMANDA
So here you are...
MICHAEL
(doing Marlon Brando)
It was an offer he couldnt refuse.
Michael chuckles but Amanda and Derrick say nothing.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
The Godfather...
AMANDA
Yeah...I got it...
(to the group)
Okay everyone, why dont you all
come in and well get started.
Amanda leads Derrick and the rest of the presenters into the
classroom, only leaving Michael and Dwight in the hallway.
Michael looks into the classroom at all the kids sitting at
their desks. His brow begins to sweat.
DWIGHT
Are you alright chief?
Michael turns back, walking quickly back down the hallway.
Dwight catches up to him.
DWIGHT (CONTD)
Where are we going?
MICHAEL
To get something from the car.
INT. THE OFFICE - JIMS DESK - LATER
Jim sits at his desk pouring over a yellow book.
From her desk, Pam watches, sympathetically.
PAM (V.O.)
Hey, can I talk to you for a
minute?
24.
INT. THE OFFICE - THE ELEVATOR - LATER
Jim stands by the elevator and Pam has just walked up.
JIM
Yeah, sure. Whats up?
PAM
Look, about dinner tonight...
JIM
--Dont worry, Ive got a few
places in mind. Ive just got to...
PAM
--Thats what I want to talk to you
about. I know your trying real hard
to make tonight special and I
appreciate it, I really do. But I
just want you to know that all I
want is to go somewhere we havent
been and, good or not, Ill have a
great time because Im with you.
Okay?
JIM
Okay.
Pam gives Jim a kiss on the cheek and grins back.
The PHONE RINGS at Pams desk.
PAM
I better get that.
JIM
Alright.
Pam exits back to her desk.
Jim watches her go and then turns to the elevator as it
DINGS, opening on Kevin whos eating a deli sub. Kevin exits
the elevator but notices Jim staring at him.
KEVIN
What?
JIM
Nothing.
Kevin enters the Office and Jims gaze follows him, until
finally looking back at the elevator.
END OF ACT 2
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ACT 3
INT. SCRANTON SOUTH ELEMENTARY - AMANDAS CLASSROOM - LATER
AMANDAS STUDENTS sit watching JAMES DONOVAN, an architect,
who holds a large blue print up in front of the class.
JAMES
So after all that hard work, we are
able to have a ribbon cutting
ceremony to celebrate the creation
of a brand new building.
Michael, as nervous as ever, stands with the rest of the
presenters at the side of the room. He fidgets his legs
uncomfortably as his pants now bulge a bit more than before.
JAMES (CONTD)
And thats how we go from this
drawing to this.
James moves the blueprint revealing a large portrait of a
building, sitting on a stand.
The students clap for James and Amanda comes to the front.
AMANDA
Thank you so much Mr. Donovan.
Okay, now weve got two presenters
left. Who would like to go next?
Michael? Derrick?
Michael and Derrick look at each other, unsure.
AMANDA (CONTD)
Why dont we have Michael go next.
Best for last and all.
Derrick chuckles and holds up his fire fighter hat. The kids
ooo and ahh at Derrick, ignoring Michael as he approaches the
front.
Michael clears his throat loudly and the students face the
front once again.
Michael looks down and exhales a large breath, preparing for
his speech. Finally, he looks back up at the students.
MICHAEL
(singing)
Its a beautiful day in the
neighborhood, a beautiful day for a
neighbor, would you be mine, could
you be mine?
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Michael takes off his suit coat and hands it to Dwight, who
pulls a cardigan from the gym bag and hands it to Michael.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
(singing)
Its a neighborly day in this
beauty wood, a neighborly day for a
beauty, would you be mine, could
you be mine?
Michael begins to take off his shoes.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
(singing)
Ive always wanted to have a
neighbor just like you, Ive always
wanted to live in a neighborhood
with you.
Dwight pulls a pair of sneakers from the bag and throws them
to Michael, who catches them and starts putting them on.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
(singing)
So, lets make the most of this
beautiful day, since were together
we might as well say, would you be
mine, could you be mine, wont you
be my neighbor. Wont you please,
wont you please, please wont you
be...my neighbor.
Michael finishes in a pose, now in sweater and sneakers. The
room remains silent and stunned.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Hello children...I am Michael
Scott, Regional Manager of Dunder
Mifflin Paper Company Scranton,
which, as you might have guessed,
means I sell one of the most
important things in the
world...paper.
Dwight pulls a wrapped stack of paper from the bag and tosses
it to Michael, who opens it and pulls out a piece.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
(trying to excite)
Oooo, you see? Pretty cool huh?
Michael hands the paper to a student in the front row.
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MICHAEL (CONTD)
You can pass that around.
The student looks at the paper, slightly confused, and passes
it to the student next to him.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
(to the class)
Now, there are many different types
of paper that we sell at Dunder
Mifflin, first we have...
A GIRLS hand goes up.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Yes, do you have a question?
GIRL
Im bored.
MICHAEL
What?
GIRL
Im bored.
MICHAEL
Okay...well, I dont know...
A TOUGH BOY, sitting next to the girl, fidgets in his seat.
TOUGH BOY
When is the firefighter going to
talk?
Students begin to nod in agreement.
STUDENTS
Yeah...the firefighter. We want the
firefighter.
TOUGH BOY
Firefighter! Firefighter!
STUDENTS
Firefighter! Firefighter!
MICHAEL
Okay! Okay! Okay!
The students quiet down.
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MICHAEL (CONTD)
So you guys aren't interested in
paper?
The students shake their heads.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Well...that just means, you dont
know how special paper is.
Michael grabs a few pieces of paper from the stack and begins
folding them together, hiding his work with his hands.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
You see, at first, paper may just
be rather plain and boring, not
much to look at, but, with a little
bit of magic...sometimes...you can
create something pretty cool.
Michael brings his hands up, now holding an Origami swan.
The kids begin to ooo and ahh, suddenly captivated.
Michael pulls on the back of the swan and the wings move.
The kids all gasp in amazement.
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
You dont work in the paper
business as long as I have without
learning a thing or two about the
ancient Chinese art of Origami.
Michael bows, his hands together like some Kung-Fu master.
INT. AMANDAS CLASSROOM - LATER
The presentations are over and many of the kids now hold
little Origami swans. A few sit with Derrick and try on his
hat, including Dwight.
Michael simply stands at the back of the classroom, happily
watching. Amanda approaches.
AMANDA
Hey, that was quite a turn around
you pulled there.
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MICHAEL
Oh, it was nothing. Kids are easy.
Its adults I usually have trouble
with.
Amanda and Michael chuckle at his joke.
AMANDA
Well, you certainly impressed this
one.
(she smiles)
Thanks again for coming.
MICHAEL
Sure.
Amanda begins to walk away.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
Oh, hey...
Amanda turns back to Michael.
MICHAEL (CONTD)
I was wondering, if your not busy,
would you like to get a drink or
something sometime? You
know...catch up?
Amanda lets out an awkward sigh.
AMANDA
Oh Michael, I would love to but...
Amanda holds up her right hand, showing off a ring.
AMANDA (CONTD)
...Im engaged.
MICHAEL TALKING HEAD
MICHAEL
(annoyed)
Theres always something.
INT. THE OFFICE - PAMS DESK - LATER
As Pam works, the rest of the Office puts on their coats,
heading out for the day. Jim is nowhere to be found.
Kelly moves towards the exit.
KELLY
Bye Pam!
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Pam waves.
PAM
Bye!
Kelly moves to the elevator but there is a Out of Order
sign taped to its doors. Kelly takes the stairs.
SERIES OF SHOTS - PAM WORKS LATE
-- Pam copies several reports.
-- Pam organizes several stacks of paper.
-- Pam puts more paper in the printer and it restarts.
INT. THE OFFICE - PAMS DESK - EVENING
Pam faxes a final piece of paper as she holds her cell phone
up to her ear with one hand and tries putting on her coat
with the other.
The phone rings and then picks up.
JIM (V.O.)
Hello?
PAM
Hey you.
JIM (V.O.)
Hey you. You finishing up?
Pam gets her coat all the way on, grabs her purse, and heads
for the exit.
PAM
Yep, just faxed the last one.
JIM (V.O.)
Awesome. Do you want me to pick you
up now?
PAM
Sure. That'll be great. Did you end
up picking a restaurant?
Pam moves to the elevator, now with Out of Order sign gone.
JIM (V.O.)
Actually, I did and I dont think
weve ever eaten there.
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PAM
Really?
Pam hits the elevators call button and the doors open.
Inside, Jim sits, his phone still to his ear, at a fully set
candlelit table with plates of spaghetti and glasses of wine.
Pam puts her hand over her mouth in surprise.
Jim puts his foot into the elevators path to keep it from
closing and shuts his phone, putting it in his pocket.
JIM
I hope you dont mind. I already
ordered for us.
Pam, smiling from ear to ear, moves into the elevator and
sits in the chair opposite Jim.
Jim pulls a remote from his pocket and turns on a stereo,
which sits in the corner of the elevator. Quiet piano jazz
begins to play.
Jim picks up his glass of wine and holds it up for a toast.
Pam picks up her glass and holds it up as well.
As they clink their glasses, Jim lets his foot leave the
elevators path and the doors close.
END OF ACT 3
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TAG
INT. DWIGHTS CAR - EARLIER
Dwight drives as Michael sits in the passenger seat, still in
the cardigan sweater and sneakers.
Silence fills the car as they drive. Finally...
MICHAEL
Hey, do you still need to make a
pit spot?
Dwight grins proudly and shakes his head.
DWIGHT
Not anymore.
Michael looks down at Dwights crouch region and grimaces.
END OF SHOW
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