Double Date

You can find every awkward word from Michael’s disastrous birthday lunch for Helene in this full episode script. From the politeness war between Dwight and Andy to Toby’s boxing lessons, all the best lines from Double Date are right here. It is the perfect place to see exactly what Michael said before Pam finally slapped him in the parking lot.

Dwight Schrute
Good morning everybody. Who would like an authentic New York bagel? Hmmm? Stanley?
Stanley Hudson
Thank you. (reaches for bagel)
Dwight Schrute
No, no, no, no. I got a pumpernickel just for you.
Andy Bernard
Wow. H & H. You went all the way to New York City to get us bagels?
Dwight Schrute
Oh, why? Is there a place closer that sells them?
Phyllis Vance
This is really nice Dwight, thanks.
Andy Bernard
Thanks.
Dwight Schrute
Oh, don't mention it. You owe me one. You all owe me one.
Dwight Schrute
Good morning Michael.
Michael Scott
Morning Dwight.
Dwight Schrute
Hungry?
Michael Scott
No. I had a fish stick sandwich. Actually I had two fish stick sandwiches. My girlfriend didn't want hers. Because I guess I'm the only aphrodisiac she needs.
Dwight Schrute
Fish sticks are not an aphrodisiac.
Michael Scott
Well, yeah...
Dwight Schrute
You're thinking of deer penis.
Michael Scott
It worked.
Dwight Schrute
Regardless. That was over two hours ago and it is now a scientific fact that you are hungry. (holds up tray) Bagel?
Michael Scott
I don't mind if I do.
Dwight Schrute
K. I brought cheese too.
Michael Scott
I'm taking one for my lady friend.
Dwight Schrute
Excellent.
Michael Scott
Brain food. Thank you very much.
Dwight Schrute
Okay. (walks out of Michael's office) You owe me.
Dwight Schrute
Can't a guy just buy some bagels for his friends so they'll owe him a favor which he can use to get someone fired who stole a co-manager position from him anymore? Geez. When did everyone get so cynical?
Dwight Schrute
Pam, would you care for a bagel?
Pam Beesly
Oh, no thank you.
Dwight Schrute
That's right. You're a woman and you need to refuse food the first time. I'll try again. Please Pam, reconsider and have a bagel.
Pam Beesly
I have an early lunch.
Pam Beesly
Michael's been trying to get Jim and me to hang out ever since he started dating my mom. I don't know. I really hoped this thing would just die out, but today he's planning a birthday lunch for my mom and we have to go. No way out. No way out.
Erin Hannon
These are amazing. You took all these?
Ryan Howard
I've always found beauty in uncommon places. Homeless people. Graffiti. Photography lets me capture all that. Have you ever been photographed before?
Erin Hannon
Oh just by like friends.
Ryan Howard
Well here's what I've been doing around here. It's for a series on exposure in the workplace.
Helene
(walks into the office) Whoohoo! Pammy?
Pam Beesly
Hey! (gets up to greet Helene) Hey. Happy birthday.
Helene
Thank you. (they hug)
Michael Scott
(comes over to hug them both) My girls. There they are. (Pam walks away)
Michael Scott
Birthday lunch. Birthday lunch-- there is no better medicine than birthday lunch. It'll cure all of your "Gee I don't know if Michael should be dating my mother" and fixes all occurrences of "I don't really see them together". So, open wide Pam and take a big old spoonful of birthday lunch medicine. Take with food.
Angela Martin
Pam, aren't you going to introduce us to Michael's girlfriend?
Pam Beesly
I think you guys all remember my mom from the wedding.
Michael Scott
Yeah--
Kevin Malone
Hi.
Michael Scott
I think everyone has meet Helene. Shall we?
Helene
Wait a minute. (looks at the bag in Michael's hand) Is that another birthday present for me cause you already gave me a necklace.
Kelly Kapoor
Oh my God I love it. (looks at camera and shakes head)
Helene
Tell her how you gave it to me.
Michael Scott
No, that wouldn't be--
Helene
He put it around my neck while I was still asleep this morning. What a nice way to wake up.
Michael Scott
Yeah. The rest of the story has been censored due to-- inappropriosity.
Kevin Malone
Because of sex?
Michael Scott
Hey--
Pam Beesly
Kevin!
Michael Scott
Please, Kevin. You're fired. (Kevin looks at Jim; Jim shakes his head) Sorry, sorry. Work with a bunch of idiots. Shall we go?
Pam Beesly
Yes, let's go. (looks at Erin and nods)
Erin Hannon
Oh, wait. Um-- Swartz Lumber is on the phone for you Pam and they say it's urgent.
Pam Beesly
Oh, you guys. Just one second. (picks up phone) Oh my gosh! Are you serious? Shipping emergency. I don't think I can go to lunch.
Jim Halpert
Oh man, that's crazy. Right as we were on our way out too.
Pam Beesly
I know. Isn't that always how it goes?
Jim Halpert
Rarely. If ever. Let me give it a whirl. I'll talk to them.
Pam Beesly
I want to handle it.
Jim Halpert
That's okay.
Pam Beesly
I feel like its--
Jim Halpert
It's my pleasure. (takes phone from Pam) Hello? Well that's great. (hangs up phone) Turns out the paper was there all along.
Creed Bratton
(sighs) Thank God.
Creed Bratton
Something's up. That paper was never supposed to arrive.
Helene
So, Pammy-- are you still liking sales?
Pam Beesly
Yeah-- it's exciting.
Helene
Well, you know-- Michael and I were-- talking, and maybe if you put a little more face to face time with your clients you could improve your sales.
Jim Halpert
Pam's sales are fine actually.
Michael Scott
Just want you to succeed Pammy. You know what, we shouldn't even be talking about business today.
Pam Beesly
Thank you.
Michael Scott
Today is about family.
Pam Beesly
Why did I get in the car? I could of struggled. I have a whistle in my purse I didn't even blow it.
Andy Bernard
Oh, Dwight. I have a little surprise for you.
Dwight Schrute
Let me guess-- you ate the bagel I gave you and loved it.
Andy Bernard
Yes! (they laugh) And I wanted to return the favor. I was polishing my loafers and I happened to look over and noticed that your brief case was a little worse for the wear, so a little elbow grease and she's polished right up, back up to her former glory.
Dwight Schrute
Wow--
Andy Bernard
Feel it against your cheek.
Dwight Schrute
I will. (Andy rubs the briefcase against Dwight's face)
Andy Bernard
You give me a gift-- Bam! Thank you note. You invite me somewhere-- Pow! RSVP. You do me a favor-- Wham! Favor returned. Do not test my politeness.
Dwight Schrute
Let me get that door for you-- (runs to open door)
Andy Bernard
Whoa--
Dwight Schrute
There you go!
Andy Bernard
Thank you very much. Now I've got it for you. (holds open door)
Dwight Schrute
Oh... goodness... thanks. You know, here's a healthy fitness tip. If you clench your buttocks together while walking you can really take the pressure off your knees.
Andy Bernard
Is that right?
Dwight Schrute
Observe. (walks towards desk)
Andy Bernard
Huh. (laughs; follows Dwight)
Dwight Schrute
Right?
Andy Bernard
That really works.
Dwight Schrute
Yeah, feel free to use that. Anytime. Okay.
Andy Bernard
Hey-- oh, hold on a second. Do not walk around with your jacket cattywampus.
Dwight Schrute
(straightens Andy's tie) And that needs to be straight as an arrow.
Andy Bernard
Whoa-- thank you very much. (takes off Dwight's glasses and blows on them) Oh boy.
Dwight Schrute
Thank you very much for that.
Andy Bernard
(puts Dwight's glasses back on Dwight's face) You are very welcome.
Dwight Schrute
(pulls out Andy's chair) Have a seat. Allow me.
Andy Bernard
(pulls out Dwight's chair) Have a seat yourself.
Dwight Schrute
You know what? I am going to preemptively change the batteries in your wireless mouse.
Andy Bernard
Not necessary.
Dwight Schrute
No, no, no! (takes mouse and runs away)
Andy Bernard
You didn't have to do that.
Dwight Schrute
Andy is complicating things. But I'm not worried. This will only up my game.
Michael Scott
Hello. Scott. Table for four.
Hostess
Welcome Scott family. It'll be just a moment.
Pam Beesly
I use to love coming here. The chicken parm is good. Big part of my childhood. Oh, maybe Michael will start dating that too.
Michael Scott
What table should we take? So many to choose from.
Jim Halpert
Wow.
Helene
(sees table decorated with a banner and balloons) Oh my God!
Michael Scott
What? All I see are boring old tables with no birthday decorations. Oh, wait a second! You mean this one? Wow!
Pam Beesly
Michael, you did all this?
Michael Scott
Not about taking credit. Let's just say we all did it.
Helene
Well, thank you. All of you.
Michael Scott
Well, it was actually me alone, so-- wow look at this place. Really makes me want to go to Italy some day.
Helene
Oh you'll love it. You can have my guide books. I think I'm done with those really long plane rides.
Michael Scott
Oh. Thank you. Thanks for lending me the books.
Pam Beesly
So, mom... which birthday are we celebrating this year?
Helene
(laughs) Sticking with 49.
Pam Beesly
49 again? That's nine years in a row. This is now our longest family tradition.
Michael Scott
That's funny.
Helene
Well, as long as you're running numbers Pam, then help me out with this one. Let's see your six months pregnant, but you've only been married for 30 days, so what does that add up to?
Jim Halpert
Oh, burn. Burn on you... and a little bit on me, too. (they laugh)
Michael Scott
You're 54 years old.
Helene
No. I'm 58.
Michael Scott
You're 58 years old?
Helene
Uh huh.
Michael Scott
Congratulations.
Michael Scott
The only time you should care about a woman's age is if she is too young for you and I am not robbing the cradle. If anything I am robbing the grave.
Pam Beesly
Mom, have you decided what you want to be called?
Helene
Oh, well I like Nana, but I also like the classic Grandma.
Pam Beesly
Please be Grandma.
Jim Halpert
Definitely Grandma.
Pam Beesly
I want you to be Grandma.
Helene
Oh, Michael what do you think? Grandma?
Michael Scott
(nods uncomfortably) That--
Pam Beesly
Yay, Grandma!
Michael Scott
Hey, would you guys ever do a triathlon, do you think?
Pam Beesly
Maybe.
Michael Scott
Helene?
Helene
Oh, oh no. I don't think so.
Michael Scott
I am. I'm definitely going to do it. I've already got the run and the bike thing down. Just need to learn how to swim. Come on, you in?
Helene
Oh no, I think a triathlon is pretty much something I can rule out. It just-- doesn't interest me.
Michael Scott
So it's a matter of interest. Good, okay. It's not anything you would have ever done.
Helene
Hmm... I might have done it when I was younger, but now there's just other things I'd rather be doing, instead of running and jumping and swimming--
Michael Scott
Well there's no jumping in a triathlon.
Helene
Oh--
Michael Scott
You're thinking of the broad jump. Would you try-- bungee jumping?
Helene
No, no... (laughs)
Michael Scott
Snowboarding?
Helene
You want to go snowboarding?
Michael Scott
I might.
Helene
Michael, what are you talking about?
Michael Scott
(sighs) Nothing. Just life-- and doing things-- before you die. I don't know.
Michael Scott
Do I really want to go snowboarding? No. But I would like to if I wanted to.
Andy Bernard
(singing fanfare) Aye-yi-yi! (lifts covers off trays of food)
Dwight Schrute
What's going on in here?
Oscar Martinez
Andy bought lunch.
Dwight Schrute
Oh... no... really?
Andy Bernard
Yep, yep. Took a page right out of the old Schrute book of niceness.
Dwight Schrute
There is no book. There's only a survival guide.
Andy Bernard
You bought breakfast for everyone, so I got lunch for everyone.
Dwight Schrute
Okay, well, allow me. You know what-- gosh these tacos are awfully complicated to make. I will make everyone's tacos! Gra-ga-ga-ga-ga!
Michael Scott
So we should get the check?
Pam Beesly
What about your gift Michael?
Michael Scott
Oh, no, no, no. No. It's stupid. You'd hate it. I hate it.
Helene
I'm sure I won't.
Michael Scott
Yes you will.
Pam Beesly
He locked himself in his office all morning working on it.
Helene
Gimme. Look at this wrapping paper. It's got the word love on it in every language.
Pam Beesly
Aww--
Michael Scott
I literally-- I put no thought into the wrapping at all. Might as well of been toilet paper.
Helene
(opens present, reads inscription) A scrapbook of our first memories by Michael Gary Scott. For my girlfriend Helene on your birthday. (laughs)
Michael Scott
That's just an arbitrary title.
Helene
Ok, there's a penny. What's that from?
Jim Halpert
Penny for your thoughts.
Helene
It was from the wishing well at the mall. You threw it in. I went back later, waded in and I found it.
Jim Halpert
Wow.
Pam Beesly
That's amazing.
Michael Scott
It's not amazing... at all. It's sort of weird that I went and did that. And now your wish won't come true, so that blows.
Helene
(looking through the book) A poem!
Michael Scott
Oh that I plagiarized I think.
Helene
(reading) I can not go to school today said little Peggy Ann McKay...
Jim Halpert
(whispers to Pam) Shel Silverstein.
Pam Beesly
Yeah.
Helene
Um-- I have the measles and the mumps, a gash, a rash and purple bumps. And my teachers really mean-- Happy Birthday , I love you Helene.
Pam Beesly
That's really nice Michael.
Michael Scott
I think it sucks.
Helene
I think it's wonderful, absolutely wonderful.
Michael Scott
Well, that's because you and I have very different tastes and you like lame things. It's a generational-- sort of gap between us.
Helene
(hugging book) God... it's a scrapbook.
Pam Beesly
Home run Michael.
Jim Halpert
You set the bar so high.
Michael Scott
That was a bunt.
Andy Bernard
Whoa, whoa Dwight. I'm going to do this.
Dwight Schrute
Hey, hey, hey-- relax I got it covered.
Andy Bernard
No, I insist.
Dwight Schrute
No, no, no, no, no, no, I insist. (pushes Andy out of the room and locks the door)
Andy Bernard
Ok, Dwight this is ridiculous.
Dwight Schrute
Don't worry about it. You can just owe me.
Pam Beesly
Hey. Where'd you go?
Michael Scott
Oh, just went to the bathroom.
Pam Beesly
And then you stopped at the bar on the way back?
Michael Scott
I got thirsty.
Pam Beesly
Okay, weirdo. Come on. It's time for cake.
Michael Scott
Honestly, for a long time I thought I was going to grow old with Holly. And then I met Helene. And she is great and she already knows and has done everything that I have ever wanted to do and can tell me about it. But, I think I want to do those things myself.
Pam Beesly
Cakes really good.
Helene
Oh, I know. I love how they use butter cream frosting.
Michael Scott
Finish your cake, Helene.
Helene
Hmmm?
Michael Scott
I want you to enjoy that cake because I have something terrible I need to tell you. I want you to enjoy your cake before I tell you this terrible, terrible thing.
Michael Scott
Helene I think you're a wonderful person and I-- God-- I've enjoyed dating you and being your boyfriend so much. But I have to consider Pam's feelings as a friend and a co-worker I can not in good conscience continue to date you, when I know what this is doing to her.
Pam Beesly
Michael. Michael ,it's okay.
Michael Scott
No it's not.
Pam Beesly
I know that it took me a little while to come around and its still a little weird to get used to, but you obviously make my mom very happy. And that makes me happy.
Michael Scott
Wow. That just-- you've really grown.
Pam Beesly
Well--
Michael Scott
(covering eyes) Thank you Pam. And I hope you are as gracious during this next part. Helene, once again you are a wonderful person and you have lived a great life and I envy it. And I want it someday, but just in the future. You need somebody who-- who understands your references. Who is Kafkaesque? I've never-- I don't know him. There's another woman. And her name is Italy... and skydiving... and bungee jumping.
Jim Halpert
Okay, so--
Michael Scott
And I want kids. And you... unfortunately, have already completed that part of your journey down there.
Pam Beesly
Michael.
Michael Scott
It's not my decision. It's mother nature. And mother has very strict rules about fer-- (waitress comes over to pour water; long pause) -- tility.
Helene
I, um-- I got it.
Helene
I'm 58. What am I supposed to do now?
Michael Scott
Well, hobbies--
Jim Halpert
Stop.
Andy Bernard
(reaching for something on the top shelf) Ahh.
Dwight Schrute
What's going on?
Andy Bernard
Stupid things wedged up there. No one in this office will help me.
Dwight Schrute
Alright, move it.
Andy Bernard
What if Dwight dies and I still owe him something? That is a recipe for a ghost.
Dwight Schrute
Oh yeah, you're going to owe me big time.
Andy Bernard
It's like a little envelope-- there you go.
Dwight Schrute
Got it. (looks at envelope) To Dwight. Wha-- (opens envelope) Starbucks gift card.
Andy Bernard
Surprise! (laughs) It's from everybody. $15 value.
Dwight Schrute
Dammit. I am no closer to taking Jim down. What a waste of a day. I could of grown poisoned mushrooms that would have been this high by now. (bends over and hold hand about 1/2 an inch from the floor) They're mushrooms. They don't get that high.
Michael Scott
Pamela Beesly Halpert--
Pam Beesly
What?
Michael Scott
May I have a word with you in my office please?
Pam Beesly
I am working.
Pam Beesly
Really?
Michael Scott
Yes.
Pam Beesly
Really?
Michael Scott
Yes. Join me please, won't you? (Pam gets up and follows Michael into his office) I am going to give you a raise.
Pam Beesly
Why?
Michael Scott
Because of all the good work you've done.
Pam Beesly
I have the lowest sales record of anyone here.
Michael Scott
That's-- no, no-- it's not about numbers, Pam. It's about attitude.
Pam Beesly
I have the worst attitude of any person here.
Michael Scott
Do you want the raise or what?
Pam Beesly
Yeah, I'll take it. (turns to leave)
Michael Scott
Hey, Pam, Pam-- with this raise there are strings attached. (Pam sighs) And the string is attached from my heart to your mean attitude.
Pam Beesly
You're bribing me?
Michael Scott
No! No-- no I am not. Unless you want me to. DO you want me to? Cause I will. I will bribe you. No. Your face is saying don't-- unless I haven't offered you enough... your face isn't changing. What is it? Talk to me face. Tell me what Pam's brain is thinking. Come on! What do you want? What do you want? Do you want a million dollars? Do you want to hit me? Want me to get down on one knee and beg you or--
Pam Beesly
I want to hit you.
Michael Scott
What?
Pam Beesly
I want to hit you. I'll do that.
Michael Scott
(nervous laughter) Oh-- okay , what? I don't-- Are you kidding?
Pam Beesly
No. Are you kidding?
Michael Scott
Ye-- No. Alright. I'll take off my jacket and tense my stomach and you can just--
Pam Beesly
No. I don't think I can hit you in the office.
Michael Scott
Okay.
Pam Beesly
So, um... we'll do it after work. In the parking lot. In front of everyone. I'm going to hit you as hard as I can.
Michael Scott
Okay.
Pam Beesly
Okay.
Michael Scott
Okay.
Pam Beesly
See you then.
Michael Scott
See you.
Ryan Howard
Hey.
Michael Scott
Hey.
Ryan Howard
Quick question.
Kelly Kapoor
Yeah.
Ryan Howard
Are you scared?
Michael Scott
Never. About what? A little-- what are you talking--
Ryan Howard
We heard about the punch.
Michael Scott
What punch?
Kelly Kapoor
Pam. She's going to punch the crap out of your face after work.
Michael Scott
I'm pretty sure we said slap.
Kelly Kapoor
No, it's a punch and Pam has that crazy pregnancy strength now.
Ryan Howard
I'm getting concerned that you don't seem to understand what's going to happen. Do you?
Michael Scott
I-- mmm-- I'm good.
Ryan Howard
alright. See you there.
Michael Scott
Hey.
Jim Halpert
Hey.
Michael Scott
Do you and Pam ever get frisky?
Jim Halpert
Inappropriate.
Michael Scott
I mean-- do you ever wrestle with each other?
Jim Halpert
All the time.
Michael Scott
Really?
Jim Halpert
Yeah.
Michael Scott
She strong?
Jim Halpert
She wants it bad Michael.
Michael Scott
Can you stop this?
Jim Halpert
I can.
Michael Scott
Okay.
Jim Halpert
And I don't support her choice to hit you.
Michael Scott
I don't either.
Jim Halpert
But at the same time she looks crazy and I do understand her reasoning.
Michael Scott
Mmm-hmm. I know.
Jim Halpert
I just need some time.
Michael Scott
You gotta do something--
Jim Halpert
I just need some time. Just give me some time to make a decision.
Michael Scott
How much time do you think you'll need?
Jim Halpert
No more than a week. Maybe two weeks.
Michael Scott
Come on, man!
Toby Flenderson
Pam, can I talk to you for a second?
Pam Beesly
Oh...
Toby Flenderson
I heard about the hit. Just-- make sure it's off company property, right?
Pam Beesly
Right.
Toby Flenderson
Okay, I think we should probably be okay.
Pam Beesly
Okay.
Toby Flenderson
Okay. And-- the-the power-- comes from the back foot. So its-- its all one motion through the-- body. So you stay a little low and there's a twist. You keep your shoulder down and you kind of throw out the arm. (demonstrates punch) Pow!
Pam Beesly
(stands up; gets into stance) Okay wait-- it's-- you're saying it comes from the foot.
Toby Flenderson
Yes.
Pam Beesly
Okay. (punches Toby's hand)
Toby Flenderson
Yes.
Pam Beesly
Wow!
Toby Flenderson
Okay.
Meredith Palmer
Hey everybody, he's not in the men's room although the seat was warm so we may have just missed him.
Kevin Malone
My money's on Pam.
Oscar Martinez
It's not a fight. What other outcome could there be?
Kevin Malone
Michael could win.
Oscar Martinez
How? He can't hit back.
Kevin Malone
Why can't you just agree with me sometimes?
Michael Scott
Am I scared of getting hit in the face? No. Everyday weirdo's pay dominatrix's hundreds of dollars for that very privilege. I'm scared I'm gonna love it. (claps hands) Let's do this.
Michael Scott
It's okay guys... I can handle this. Everybody can go home.
Kevin Malone
We're here for the show, Michael.
Michael Scott
You're just a bunch of voyeurs. Are you eating popcorn?
Kelly Kapoor
It has almost no calories.
Pam Beesly
Are you ready?
Michael Scott
Yes.
Pam Beesly
(goes to punch Michael; he flinches) You have to keep your hands down, Michael.
Michael Scott
I know. (sighs) Okay. Alright. (Pam goes to punch him again) Oh-- God!
Pam Beesly
Michael, you have to put your hands down.
Angela Martin
Put your hands in your pockets.
Michael Scott
Okay! (braces himself) Pam, Pam-- I'm really sorry. I'm sorry.
Pam Beesly
What are you sorry for?
Michael Scott
So many things. I don't know. It's hard to choose.
Pam Beesly
How about for dating my mom?
Michael Scott
Maybe that--
Pam Beesly
And dumping her on her birthday.
Michael Scott
Yes.
Pam Beesly
Okay-- just-- don't ever date a member of my family again.
Michael Scott
Okay. I promise. (Pam starts to walk away) For the record your mom came on to me. (Pam turns around and slaps him; he gasps)
Phyllis Vance
Holy crap.
Pam Beesly
Are you okay?
Michael Scott
No!
Pam Beesly
You're okay.
Jim Halpert
Feel better?
Pam Beesly
No. You were right.
Dwight Schrute
(walks with Michael back into the office; Michael is clutching is face and limping) Wait, why are you limping?
Michael Scott
I don't know.
Dwight Schrute
Let's get some raw meat on that face. I got a chicken in the freezer upstairs.
Michael Scott
As I watched Pam's big, strong hand coming towards my face I saw my entire life flash before my eyes. And guess what? I have four kids. And I have a hover-car and a hover-house. And my wife is a runner and it shows. And Pam and Jim are my best friends and our kids play together. And I am happy and I am rich and I never die. It doesn't sound like much, but its enough for me.
Michael Scott
Ahh... (Dwight is holding a frozen chicken to his face)
Dwight Schrute
Good, good. Keep it on there for another five minutes. Just let the swelling go down.
Michael Scott
Oh thank you. Thanks. I owe you one Dwight.
Dwight Schrute
Fire Jim.
Michael Scott
No.
Dwight Schrute
I'm cashing in the favor. Fire him.
Michael Scott
What are you talking about--
Dwight Schrute
Do it. Promote me. Tri-managers.
Michael Scott
Forget that.
Dwight Schrute
Can I have an office?
Michael Scott
No.
Dwight Schrute
You know what you can keep your stupid favor. It's worthless. And this is my dinner on your face. I'm keeping it.
Michael Scott
(pats face) Oh that feels better.