Title: Return.
Continuity: 'The Job.' (Season Three's 23rd episode.)
Song: 'Magnificent', by U2. (Fragment.)
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Warning/Comments: Slightly A/U. Drabble. Pam-centric. Hey. Last chapter everybody! Again, this is too short. In my defense, my muse gets really distracted lately, and also, it was a short scene. And what a perfect scene, surprising and emotional! I loved writing about it. I hope you like this. Thanks to all the people who read and reviewed.
Only love, only love can leave such a mark.
But only love, only love can heal such a scar.
"I haven't heard anything, but I bet Jim got the job. I mean, why wouldn't he? He's totally qualified, and smart, everyone loves him... "
Yeah, but no one loves him more than I do.
"… and, if he never comes back again... that's okay."
Not really.
"We're friends. And I'm sure we'll stay friends. We just, we never got the timing right, you know? I shot him down, and then he did the same to me…"
Stupid moves, right?
"… but you know what? It's okay. I'm totally fine. Everything is gonna be totally-"
He suddenly walked in, and her name instantly dropped from his lips. "Pam."He apologized to the camera crew for interrupting, and looked at her."Um, are you free for dinner tonight?"
For the first time in months they were purposely staring into each other eyes.
She was a little confused, but she answered right way. "Yes."
"All right. Then... it's a date."He flashed her a small yet reassuring smile and exited the room.
Her gaze followed him for a moment. Tears started welling up in her eyes.
Finally, she thought as relief and happiness washed over her.
Thank God came next.
Then Holy crap, I'm dating Jim tonight.
It felt as if the Earth had shifted beneath her feet, or as if her life had been turned upside down in a matter of seconds.
She bit her lip, shocked, and suddenly remembered she was being interviewed.
"I'm sorry, what was the question?"