"Who Would've Thought the Hero Would Get the Girl?"

Thank you Steve Carrell for writing what could possibly be the most awesome and satisfying end to a season of television with an episode of The Office called "Casino Night."

The line that is the title of this blog was spoken by Carrell's character, Michael Scott. He was saying it about himself (for "successfully" juggling two so-called "dates" at the office casino party), but as the writer of the show, I have to believe that he was saying it with a giant wink to the viewers. Why, you ask? I'm glad you did.

All-around excellent catch and ubercrush Jim works in The Office, as does super cute and funny Pam, who is the receptionist. Jim and Pam (dubbed "JAM" on certain websites & blogs) have been best of friends for two seasons - flirty, funny, smart and make getting through the day at Dunder-Mifflin almost bearable. And of course, Jim is in love with Pam. And also - Pam is in love with Jim - she just hasn't admitted it to anyone (including herself) yet. However, she's engaged to a dolty meathead who works in the warehouse, Roy. Sure, Roy is the kindof guy you want to have around if you need some heavy lifting done around the house, or the air conditioner filter changed, or a tire replaced. But he's not the kind of guy that Jim is. Not even close.

Meanwhile, back at the casino night, Roy leaves the party early, telling Jim to "keep an eye on" Pam. And boy, does he...

In what could be some of the best written and acted scenes in TV in awhile, Jim tells Pam he's in love with her. Pam...well, "can't." She calls her mom, Jim finds her and they kiss. Closing credits. Who Would've Thought the Hero Would Get the girl?

Let's not even think about the fallout from this. Is Jim still going to transfer? Is Pam still going to get married to Roy? Is Jim still going to Australia? Will the two of them really get together? We'll have no answers until the fall season. But until then...let's revel in the magic of JAM. (If I have figured it out right, you should be able to watch the scene - via YouTube - below.)