The next Monday was awkward to say the least. Pam and Jim had decided to play down their relationship, especially until it all blew over with Karen.

Pam arrived first, and saw Karen glaring at her before she even sat down. “This is not going to be easy,” she mumbled under her breath.

“Hey, Pam, who’s a better kisser – Jim or Roy?” Kevin asked, giggling.

“Not important, Kevin,” Pam replied. She was just grateful Michael hadn’t overheard, or they would have never heard the end of it.

A few minutes later, Jim came in. As he took off his jacket, he quietly set something on the edge of Pam’s desk. Pam looked at it curiously, but she didn’t move to get it until Jim was in his seat. After a few seconds, she reached for it. It was a bag of chips, and a note was taped on front.

Pam,

Good luck today. I love you.

Jim.

For such a small gesture, it still made her smile. He was back. And now that he was, she would never lose him again. No matter how hard it might be, he was worth it.

Jim turned around from his desk and smiled, as if he knew what she was thinking.