(As their kiss slowly dissolved, there was a bond of silence. Neither of them knew what to do or say next. Pam slowly dropped her arms from around Jim, and stared at the floor. They stood in that position for what seemed like forever.)

Jim: Pam, I'm in love with you.

Pam: Oh…

Jim: I've wanted to do that for so long.

Pam: I don't know what to say.

Jim: You have to tell me.

Pam: Jim, I'm in love with Roy.

Jim: Are you sure?

Pam: I don't know.

Jim: Please, Pam.

Pam: I can't. I'm really trying to work out my problems with Roy. I love him.

Jim: You know I can't live with you because I'll go crazy.

Pam: Jim, this is so hard. You don't even know.

Jim: I know you don't love Roy.

Pam: I do too.

(Jim finally let go of Pam. He backed up a few steps before turning around and walking away. Pam followed him.)

Jim: Don't follow me.

Pam: You can't just leave me here.

Jim: Fine.

(They both left the restaurant without the craving of Italian food. When they arrived home, Jim took off his jacket and dropped it on the ground. Pam picked it up and set it neatly on a nearby chair. She moved over to the couch in the next room and sat beside Jim.)

Pam: Please don't be mad at me.

Jim: I'm not mad at you.

Pam: Okay. I just don't want there to be any of this awkwardness now. I still want to be your friend and everything.

Jim: I know.

(Pam stood up to walk away and sat back down.)

Pam: Can I tell you something?

Jim: Yeah.

Pam: I don't know how I feel. I love Roy. That's why I'm here. It's just that I feel something for you too.

Jim: You do?

Pam: Yeah. I figured I might as well say it because you already did.

Jim: But…

Pam: Jim, even though I feel that way towards you, I promised Roy I would marry him. I'm wearing this engagement ring for a reason. I'm sure you'll find someone too. That person isn't me though. Okay?

Jim: Will you think about it?

Pam: I don't know. There's really nothing to think about. I'm going to marry Roy.

Jim: Yeah.

Pam: Please don't let this ruin our friendship. You're my best friend.

Jim: Yeah.

Pam: I'm going to call Roy. Is that okay?

Jim: Sure.

(Pam walked into the kitchen and picked up the phone. She dialed his number and then moved into a different room while closing the door. She didn't want Jim to hear anything. Roy picked up and Pam's heart sank.)

Roy: Hello?

Pam: Hey.

Roy: Hey, I'm sorry I haven't called or anything. I've been pretty busy.

Pam: Yeah.

Roy: Anyways, what's up?

Pam: I need to know something. Do you really want to be with me?

Roy: Yeah.

Pam: Yeah, but Roy, I'm farther away from you than I've ever been before. This isn't working.

Roy: Are you saying you want to break up?

Pam: No… maybe.

Roy: Come on.

Pam: Roy, we're not like we used to be. We don't even talk that much anymore. We don't do anything.

Roy: Yeah but I love you.

Pam: Roy, I'm not happy.

Roy: We've been together for so long.

Pam: I know, but… I think we need some time apart.

Roy: Pam.

Pam: Please. Just for a while.

Roy: For a while?

Pam: Yeah. I just need to think about some things.

Roy: Think about what?

Pam: I'll tell you some other time.

Roy: Yeah, but…

Pam: Roy, I'm going to go. I'll talk to you later. I promise.

Roy: You promise you'll tell me what's wrong?

Pam: Yeah. I will.

Roy: Okay.

Pam: Okay…bye.

Roy: Bye.

(Pam hung up the phone. She was somewhat relieved and somewhat heartbroken. She really needed to get out and think. She loved them both. She loved them both in different ways. She walked out of the room and saw Jim watching the news.)

Pam: Hey, I'm going out for a walk.

Jim: Okay.

Pam: Do you want to come? You might feel better?

Jim: No.

(Pam slipped out the front door and made her way down the street. She didn't know where she was going. She just wanted to get some fresh air. She wanted to find out how she really felt. She loved Roy. She was supposed to marry him. That meant he was the ultimate choice right? She loved Jim too though. He was her best friend and she turned to him for everything. He had kissed her earlier and it had been the best kiss she'd ever had. Roy was with her first, but what if Jim was the better choice? A few tears spilled from her eyes. She realized the one she chose would be the one who made her happy and who she loved most. It didn't matter whom she was engaged to or whether or not they worked together. She circled the road back to the house. She had made her decision. She was confident that she had made the right choice. She re-entered the house, taking her shoes off at the front door. She walked over to Jim and sat down next to him. He was still watching the news.)

Pam: Jim.

Jim: What?

Pam: I thought about it.

Jim: What?

Pam: I know I said I wouldn't, but I had to.

Jim: Why?

Pam: Roy and I are having so many problems, and living with you is something you and I both find really hard.

Jim: I know, but you're right. You're engaged to Roy so you should be with him.

Pam: Wait… you want me to be with Roy?

Jim: You're with Roy and if that's what you want, then good for you.

Pam: No, Jim… I don't want to be with him.

Jim: You don't?

Pam: No.

(Pam shook her head slightly back and forth to say no. She slid her engagement ring off her ring finger slowly, so she could remember how it felt. Once the ring was off, she placed it on the small coffee table beside the couch.)

Jim: What are you doing? Don't do that.

Pam: Jim, you're my best friend. You're my favorite person in the world to be with. I don't care about Roy or any of that. All I know is that when I'm with you, I really like it. I want to be with you.

Jim: Did you break up with Roy?

Pam: Sort of.

Jim: No I mean, did you break up with him for me?

Pam: Yes.

Jim: I can't believe you did that. Your wedding and your house and everything…

Pam: No, no. Stop. You have to believe me. I don't want any of that with him. I love… you.

Jim: Pam, I… are you really sure about this?

Pam: Yes. I am.

(They both leaned in for a kiss like the one they had shared earlier. It was just as perfect if not more than the first one. As they leaned against the arm of the couch, they both realized how they had never felt so close with anyone else before. She had made the right decision. She didn't know how she would tell Roy, but she was going to. She wasn't changing her mind.)