PAM Michael, the “initially” part means we’re supposed to start by agreeing on how to choose someone. Not… reading the stage directions out loud.
PAM Michael, you are incompetent. But that’s not the point. The point is, the search committee hasn’t even started. We’re stuck on the first word.
They hold eye contact. Fade to black.
KEVIN runs toward the kitchen. The entire office follows in slow chaos. Jim catches Pam’s eye. She smiles.
He points dramatically at the camera.
JIM HALPERT (30s, smirking) leans against the copier, arms crossed.
The conference room is packed. The air smells of stale coffee and desperation. MICHAEL SCOTT (50s, clueless) stands at the head of the table, holding a stack of script pages. the office search committee script pages initially
MICHAEL (Eyes wide) The documentary crew wrote a scene where I’m incompetent? That’s— that’s character assassination! I’m going to call my lawyer.