S05E23 · SCENE 12/15 · 14:02
The Michael Scott Paper Company · Dunder Mifflin conference room
Negotiations at Dunder Mifflin
Michael negotiates with David Wallace for a buyout.
14:02→15:28
in the episode · 1m 26s · S05E23
What happens
14:02–15:28Michael, Pam, and Ryan go to Dunder Mifflin for negotiations. Michael rejects the first offer of $12,000. David counters with $60,000. Michael asks for time to discuss.
Key lines
from this scene14:13Michael, you haven't even heard (WHISPERS) Never accept their first offer.
15:09I think I just have to wait out you.
15:14Okay, now, I don't know that I can get this. I do have to go to the board for approval.
15:21How's about $60,000?
Scene DNA
weights 0–1argumentrapid back and forth
Beats
13:42Michael arrives at Dunder Mifflin.
15:29David offers $60,000.
Scene in the episode
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Who's in it
MS
Michael Scott152 episodes · drives 1262 scenes
DW
David Wallace45 episodes · drives 10 scenes
CM
Charles MinerIdris Elba13 episodes · drives 15 scenes
PB
Pam Beesly184 episodes · drives 289 scenes
RH
Ryan Howard166 episodes · drives 46 scenes
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