Here are our final actual costs for this year. Oscar oscar
Mmm... okay. Michael michael
As you can see, we did pretty well, so... Oscar oscar
Yes. Yes, I can see... that we did indeed. Why don't you explain this to me like I am an eight-year old. Michael michael
Alright, well this is the overall budget for this fiscal year along the x-axis... Oscar oscar
Yes. Michael michael
Right there. Oscar oscar
There's the x-ax...icks. Michael michael
You can see clearly on this page that we have a surplus of $4300. Oscar oscar
Mmhmm, okay. Michael michael
But we have to spend that by the end of the day or it will be deducted from next year's budget. Oscar oscar
Why don't you explain this to me like I'm five. Michael michael
Your mommy and daddy give you ten dollars to open up a lemonade stand. So you go out and you buy cups and you buy lemons and you buy sugar. And now you find out that it only costs you nine dollars. Oscar oscar
Ho-oh! Michael michael
So you have an extra dollar. Oscar oscar
Yeah. Michael michael
So you can give that dollar back to mommy and daddy, but guess what? Next summer... Oscar oscar
I'll be six. Michael michael
And you ask them for money, they're gonna give you nine dollars. 'Cause that's what they think it costs to run the stand. So what you want to do is spend that dollar on something now, so that your parents think it costs ten dollars to run the lemonade stand. Oscar oscar
So the dollar's a surplus. This is a surplus. Michael michael
We have to spend that $4300 by the end of the day or it'll be deducted from next year's budget. Oscar oscar
[whistles poorly] Whoo. Michael michael
We should spend this money on a new copier, which we desperately need. Oscar oscar
Okay, break it down in terms of, um... okay, I-I think I'm getting you... Michael michael
Guess what, everybody? Christmas has come early this year. Oscar, very smartly, has discovered an extra $4300 in the budget. Thank you, Oscar. And I have decided with that money I am going to buy a new, drum roll please... [imitates drum roll] Can anybody guess? Michael michael
New chairs? Pam pam
No, a new copier! [only Oscar applauds] Unless everybody can agree on something better? Michael michael
No, no, please. Please do not do this. Oscar oscar
Yes, Michael, new chairs. These chairs are terrible. We were supposed to get new ones last year. Pam pam
So... we all agree to get new chairs then. Good? Michael michael
[over indistinct conversation] Good? Yeah, he said good, I'm good... Pam pam
Now listen, we are a paper company. How can we take pride in our jobs if we have to put our fine paper in this wretched machine? Oscar oscar
Oscar, no. This is not the time for one of your principled stands. Pam pam
Pam, you make more copies than anyone. Oscar oscar
Exactly. That should tell you how terrible the chairs are. Pam pam
Okay. Okay, good suggestions. All good suggestions. Uh, let's just decide and agree upon one. Michael michael
I'm with Pam. Chairs. Stanley stanley
Alright, so, teams forming. Michael michael
We should really have the office's air quality tested. We have radon coming from below, we have asbestos in the ceilings. These are silent killers. Toby toby
You are the silent killer. Go back to the annex. Michael michael
You'll see. Toby toby
Michael? Pam pam
Yes. Michael michael
I've talked to Meredith, Stanley and Jim about the chairs. I know they're with me on this. Pam pam
Uh, actually, I'm gonna go with copier. Jim jim
What? Jim. Pam pam
Ever since Pam and I started dating, I just feel weird asking her to make copies for me. So, I make my own copies. And that copier sucks. Let me tell you, I-But you know what? Pam and I don't have to agree on everything. Jim jim
Jim, good for you, standing up to Pam like that. Meredith meredith
The balls on you, man. Creed creed
So Michael, what do you think? Oscar oscar
Why me? Michael michael
You have to make the decision. Jim jim
Wow, okay. Well... I swallowed all your ideas, I'm going to digest them and see what comes out the other end. Michael michael
Dwight, I'm a little concerned about some of these directions to Schrute Farms... Andy andy
Yeah, do tell. Dwight dwight
I mean, like, "156 paces from the light red mailbox, make a left." Andy andy
Mmhmm. Dwight dwight
"Walk until you hear the beehive." Andy andy
How could it be more clear? Dwight dwight
I think Andy makes an excellent point. Angela angela
Okay. Dwight dwight
But my biggest concern is that there's only one bathroom. Angela angela
We'll dig a trench. As long as it's downhill from the well, we should be fine. Dwight dwight
Nana Mimi cannot squat over some trench. Angela angela
Well we're not gonna put out stumps, come on. Dwight dwight
Let's three-way this little issue, and come to a solution by the time we get to Schrute Farms, how's that for a plan? Andy andy
We're getting married at Schrute Farms, no matter what. I have looked at twelve venues, I have lost eight deposits, and I have seen Angela naked zero times. I am not losing another deposit. Andy andy
Hey. Pam pam
Hey. Jim jim
So um, I've been thinking about this whole chair/copier thing... Pam pam
Mmhmm. Jim jim
I really think you should reconsider. Pam pam
Oh, Pam, I really... hate that copier. Jim jim
Yeah, I know. Pam pam
Yeah. Jim jim
But I really think you should reconsider. Pam pam
Beesly, are you threatening me? Jim jim
Jim. Jim, Jim, Jim. I'm not threatening you. I love you. [whispers] But you should know, you're on very dangerous ground [kisses Jim]. [at normal volume] All right. Pam pam
Okay. Jim jim
[shudders] Whew. Jim jim
This is where you'll have your receiving line. Of course we'll clear out all the livestock and hay and such. Dwight dwight
Hmm... mm, what's that smell? Andy andy
You're gonna need to be more specific. Dwight dwight
Manure. Get rid of it. Angela angela
Manure covers up the small of the slaughterhouse. Dwight dwight
Do you have to slaughter on our wedding day? Angela angela
You wanna eat, don't you? Dwight dwight
Honey, say something! Angela angela
Uh, Dwight, if we pay extra, could you slaughter the entrees the day before? Andy andy
...I'll consider it. Dwight dwight
See? That's how you do it! Makin' progress here. [steps in manure, trying to laugh it off] ...Darn! Heh. Andy andy
There's a hose out back. Dwight dwight
Okay. Andy andy
Remember, you were gonna get a new chair, and you were gonna give your old chair to me. Remember that? Pam pam
Yes. Michael michael
Well that never happened. Pam pam
Michael? Oscar oscar
I don't know. I haven't decided yet. Michael michael
I'm just gonna grab some lunch. You wanna come with? Oscar oscar
Really? Absolutely! Yeah, that would be amazing. Michael michael
Woah, you guys going to lunch? Jim jim
Yes. Michael michael
Mind if I join? Jim jim
Ohh, God! Michael michael
All right. Jim jim
Yeah! Michael michael
Let's go. Jim jim
Best lunch ever! Woo-hoo-hoo-hoo! Michael michael
Let's do it. Jim jim
All right! Cool! Michael michael
Where we going? Jim jim
I have no idea. Michael michael
So, I guess that's how they're gonna play this. It is on. [very serious] It is so on. Pam pam
Look, I really need this new chair. I mean, seriously, how is it possible that in five years I've had two engagement rings, and only one chair? Pam pam
[laughing uproariously with Michael and Jim] Stop it! Michael. Oscar oscar
Michael, that is hilarious. Jim jim
[through the laughter] Oh, is somebody making fun of me? Michael michael
The best. Great friends. Thank you, Michael. [all three are still laughing] Oscar oscar
Ahh... I got you some tiramisu. No hard feelings. Jim jim
Aww. Pam pam
Yeah. Jim jim
That's cool. [opens the container and smells the tiramisu] Mm, good stuff. [throws it in the garbage] Pam pam
You look really pretty. Jim jim
Thank you. [goes to Michael's office and knocks on the door] Pam pam
Yeah. Michael michael
Michael? Pam pam
Yeah? Michael michael
Hey! Pam pam
Oh, hey. Michael michael
You got a second? Pam pam
I do. Michael michael
Oh, good. Pam pam
Oh, that must've been so fun. Pam pam
it was fun. We had a good time. Michael michael
Hey, have I told you you look really nice today? Pam pam
Oh, thank you. Michael michael
Yeah, is that a new tie? Pam pam
Um, no, not... no. No, I got it at TJ Maxx, four dollars. Michael michael
That is amazing! Pam pam
You think that's good? Check out these pants. Nine dollars. Michael michael
What? Pam pam
Nine dollars. The boys' department. Michael michael
No. Pam pam
Look at the ass. Check out the ass. Michael michael
[applauding] No way! Pam pam
Look at that. [begins dancing] Unh. Unh-unh. Michael michael
Yeah! Oh, so I guess Oscar and Jim were talking your ear off about the new copier. Pam pam
Yes they were. Michael michael
Yeah. Pam pam
They were. Michael michael
Here's what I was thinking: Pam pam
Have you made a decision on the butter sculpture? Dwight dwight
No. I haven't thought of it. Angela angela
Okay. Cow, goat or sheep. It's not that hard. Dwight dwight
I would like cat. Angela angela
Cats don't make butter. Dwight dwight
I would like cow butter sculpture of a cat. Angela angela
It doesn't make any sense. Dwight dwight
Yes it does! Angela angela
Okay, guys! Andy andy
I want a butter sculpture of a cat! Angela angela
Cow, goat or sheep. Dwight dwight
What is this? All right, we're all on the same team. Is it- [steps in manure] Damn! Why is that in the kitchen?! Andy andy
[Pam is making copies and is struggling with the machine] You might want to consider changing teams, because we would-we would love to have you. Jim jim
No, copier's great. Pam pam
Yeah? Jim jim
Yeah. I have my copies. [holds up messed up copies] Pam pam
There they are. Jim jim
And I have my original. [holds up original paper, ripped in half] Pam pam
You got it. Jim jim
So suck it. Pam pam
Okay. Jim jim
Okay. Michael michael
Michael, I got you a hot chocolate. I hope that's okay. Kevin kevin
Oh, thank you my dear. Michael michael
Wait, Michael! Let me open the door for you. Kelly kelly
Oh, well, chivalry is not dead after all. Okay... Michael michael
There he is! Stanley stanley
There he is! Hello, hello! Michael michael
Hello. Phyllis phyllis
Hello! Good to see you! Good to see you. Michael michael
Oh! Jim jim
Mm! [gives Jim a high five] Yeah! Michael michael
There's that ass! Pam pam
Hey hey! Yeah! Unh! Michael michael
Woo! Yeah. Aw, don't take it away! Pam pam
Oh... ah, I almost choked. Michael michael
Here's another place. Dwight dwight
It's beautiful. Angela angela
Hey-o! Andy andy
So... why don't we try this out, we'll see what would happen. Give it a little test drive, what do you say? You pretend to be Angela's father, you will play Angela, and uh, I will pretend to be you. That way you can see what it looks like when you're up here. Dwight dwight
[whistling Pachelbel's "Canon in D;" switches to singing then back to whistling] Andy andy
[to minister] Hello, I'm Angela Martin, and- Angela angela
I'm Andy. Andy andy
I work with Dwight. Angela angela
He doesn't understand a word you're saying. Dwight dwight
What? Andy andy
Although born just minutes from here, he speaks only German. Closed society. So, now, after the readings by all of your sisters, we will arrive at the vows. So, Konrad... [speaks German to minister; minister begins speaking in German] And away we go. This is a little taste of the ceremony, if you will. He's explaining why we're here, what we're doing here, making introductions, blah blah blah... Then he's gonna have Andy repeat a bunch of stuff. He's gonna ask Andy to produce a ring. I have uh, now just uh... just some twine for our purposes, and you will put the ring on her finger. Yadda yadda, then he's going to ask Andy, uh, if he would like to marry Angela. And you will reply, "I do." [Andy mouths, "I do" silently] And then he's going to ask Angela if she would like to marry Andy, to which you will reply... Dwight dwight
I do. Angela angela
And there we go. Okay, and that's just about it. Man and wife. Dwight dwight
Got a call about a problem up here. Hank hank
Did somebody call Hank? Pam pam
Hank, thank God you're here. The office is at a crossroads. Michael michael
So, there's no security problem? You know, I hustled up the stairs. Hank hank
Yes. I need your sage advice. And everyone, whatever Hank decides, that is the decision. That will resolve this issue. [Hank takes some jellybeans from Pam's jar] Yeah, take as many as you want. Michael michael
Thank you. Thank you. You know, it's nice and warm up here. Hank hank
Yes. Michael michael
So what are we talking about? Hank hank
Okay. Well, we have a surplus. Imagine that your parents give you money for a lemonade stand- Michael michael
I know what a surplus is. Hank hank
Oh, okay. Good. Good. Well, here's the thing. Some people want to use the surplus to buy a new copier. Other people are complaining about the chairs. Michael michael
Is that the copier? Hank hank
It is, yes. Michael michael
[inspects the copier] Hmm. Hank hank
What? Michael michael
I was just thinking. Let me see a chair. Hank hank
Okay. Michael michael
You can try mine. Pam pam
Oh, there we go. Michael michael
Hmm, not much lumbar support. Hank hank
Now everyone, bear in mind once again that whatever Hank says goes. He is an impartial third party. Michael michael
On the one hand, this copier is very old. You should see some of the new copiers they have. You would not believe what they do. Hank hank
So, the copier. Michael michael
Well, let me finish. Hank hank
All right, yes. Michael michael
Now the chairs. The chairs are very weak. Very weak chairs. I could not sit all day in this chair. Hank hank
Well, what should I do? Michael michael
...Let me see the copier again. Hank hank
All right, get out. Get out. Michael michael
Dwight, I thought I knew what I wanted. And then, being here with you and the German Mennonite minister... it just all felt right. I made a mistake picking Andy. Angela angela
I know you did. And that's why I have taken care of everything. Dwight dwight
What do you mean? Angela angela
Well Monkey, he's a real minister. And you said, "I do." And I said, "I do." And Andy wasn't signing a receipt; he was signing our marriage certificate as a witness. Dwight dwight
Dwight! That doesn't count! Angela angela
Yes, of course it does. Dwight dwight
No, it doesn't! Angela angela
It does in the state of Pennsylvania. Dwight dwight
I didn't- Angela angela
Haha, Mrs. Schrute. Dwight dwight
We are not married. Angela angela
Wha... Dwight dwight
Take this thing. [takes off twine ring] Angela angela
My... It's not my fault you don't understand German; I've been telling you to take it for years! Dwight dwight
Are we, uh... are we leaving or what? [Mose hits Andy in the head with a deflated ball] Ow! Andy andy
[on speakerphone] Michael. David Wallace david-wallace
Hey David- [begins coughing violently] I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm eating tiramisu. Some of the chocolate powder just went down my throat. I'm stopping now. Michael michael
Is this why you're calling me? David Wallace david-wallace
No, no, no, no, no. No. I'm calling- [coughs again] I'm sorry. Michael michael
Okay. David Wallace david-wallace
Mm. I'm calling because, um, we have a stupid budget surplus, and people-everybody wants something different. Michael michael
You want me to weigh in on a minor budget issue? David Wallace david-wallace
No, no, no. I want you to make the decision so I'm not the bad guy. Michael michael
Well if I were you, I would just return the surplus and take the bonus. David Wallace david-wallace
The what now? Michael michael
Branch managers who come in under budget get 15% of the savings. David Wallace david-wallace
...Like a tip? [calculates amount] $645?! Michael michael
I hate disappointing just one person. And I really hate disappointing everyone. But I love Burlington Coat Factory. You go in there with $645, you are literally a king. Michael michael
[on the phone] We have that going out Tuesday... Okay? Sure, no, I can... I'll double-check that for you. Jim jim
All right, attention everyone. Michael michael
Let me call you right back. Okay. Jim jim
I have made my decision. We do not need a new copier. We do not need new chairs. This copier... is... [puts paper on glass and makes a copy, then takes paper from glass] working perfectly. Michael michael
That's the original. Oscar oscar
Pam, would you stand up for a sec? [sits in Pam's chair] Hmm. See how relaxed I am? I like this chair. [slowly sinking into the chair] Offers good support, it is urkelnomically correct... it's a good chair. I think we're spoiled because we don't appreciate the things that we have. You think kids in Africa have chairs? No. They sit in big piles of garbage. You think they have copiers? [the chair has slowly lowered itself almost to where Michael is not visible over the desk] They don't have copiers. They don't even- [struggles to get up from Pam's chair] Gah! They don't even have paper. And we are spoiled because we throw out perfectly good tiramisu because it has a little tiny hair on it. My point I this: I have seen the light in terms of what we need, and it is nothing. Michael michael
Do you know? Oscar oscar
Do I know what? Michael michael
I think you know. Oscar oscar
Mm, no... Michael michael
Know what? Phyllis phyllis
Yeah, know what? Pam pam
Does anyone happen to know what 15% of 4300 is? Oscar oscar
$645. Michael michael
Michael's a genius. Kevin kevin
Right. Michael michael
Why'd you say dollars? Oscar oscar
Because that is how my mind works. Michael michael
What's 15% of 200? [Michael doesn't answer] Thank you. Everyone, Michael is returning the surplus so he can keep 15% as a bonus. Oscar oscar
Wait, what? Jim jim
You can do that? Pam pam
Hey Michael, what's 394 times 5,912? Kevin kevin
Let's see... Michael michael
You're gonna give yourself a bonus of $645 instead of getting the entire office something it really needs? Pam pam
I don't need $645; I already have $645, more or less. Michael michael
You're gonna get us a copier then? Oscar oscar
This is so stupid. Michael michael
Or chairs? Pam pam
This is so, so stupid. And, God... [looks at his watch] that's my phone. Michael michael
I didn't hear a phone. Stanley stanley
To be continued! Michael michael
No, I don't-this doesn't change anything. I have a very important decision to make. We need a new copier. We need new chairs. And I need to figure out a way to keep this money without having everybody hate me. Michael michael
Hey Tuna, check it out. Tuna sandwich. Just like you. [Angela walks over to Andy] What- Andy andy
[kisses Andy passionately in his chair] Now, I have to take care of a legal issue. Angela angela
Was that hot or what? Andy andy
So what's it gonna be? Pam pam
Michael, you have to make a decision. The day is almost done. Oscar oscar
Let me just say, you've been promising me this chair since the day you hired me. Pam pam
You are a smart guy. I know you'll do the right thing. Oscar oscar
[groans in frustration] You think it's easy? Michael michael
It's your job. Stanley stanley
Okay, you know what? Why don't you guys deal with it? I am going to get up, and I am going to be out in the common area. But you need to decide; otherwise I'm taking the bonus. All right? Michael michael
It is a classic management tactic. You have two sides, a deadline, you know that neither of them are gonna concede. What you do is you put 'em in a room, and you just- [Pam and Oscar come to the door of kitchen] Hey. Michael michael
Hey. Pam pam
Hey, we're going with the chairs. Oscar oscar
What? Michael michael
I just figured I'd rather have new chairs than nothing at all. Oscar oscar
Thanks Michael. Pam pam
Good work. I'm proud of you. [Pam and Oscar leave] Mother- Michael michael
[wearing a fur coat] What did we learn this week? Well, one, thanks to me, my team is much, much faster at coming to decisions than I thought they would be. Number two, never buy a fur coat with a credit card until you absolutely have the money to pay for it. And three, [camera zooms out to see fake blood is splattered on the fur coat] you should know that some people think it's cool to throw buckets of fake blood on you as you are walking out of Burlington Coat Factory. Michael michael
Truce? Jim jim
Yeah, I guess, since I won. Pam pam
Yeah, you did win. You did win. Anyway, I'm going to need three copies of each of these, stapled and collated. [begins to walk away, then turns back] Totally kidding. [leans in, whispers] I'm gonna need four. [kisses Pam] Jim jim