Disclaimer: If Jim belonged to me, he'd be with Pam. Or me... but that's not the point.

Cause I don't know what to do
When you look at me
There can be no hesitation
There cannot be a close second to you

Copeland, There Cannot Be a Close Second

Yes.

Just a word.

Three letters. One syllable.

Yes, I'll have the chicken, please.

Yes, I do like that movie.

Yes, I'm a fan of The Shins.

Of course, if your name is Jim Halpert and you're sitting alone in a conference room while the rest of your co-workers enjoy a Welcome Back Fiesta (whole other story), "yes" has nothing to do with poultry or music, and instead, could be the most important word you've spoken in months.

Nine of them, actually.

And considering you've spent the waking hours of those nine months trying to convince yourself of NO - the yes comes out smooth as silk.

Inevitable.

An imperceptible nod you only remember afterward.