S06E02 · SCENE 18/20 · 15:22
The Meeting · Michael's office
Michael calls David to fix things

Michael calls David Wallace to recommend Jim for the promotion.

15:22→16:50
in the episode · 1m 28s · S06E02

What happens

15:22–16:50

Michael calls David Wallace and says he wants to nudge him in the right direction for Jim's promotion. David points out Michael is changing his mind. Michael denies it and says Jim is the best man for the job. David mentions the negative file, and Michael claims it was falsified.

WhereMichael's office
DriverMichael
Positionact2 · complication
ThreadMichael vs Jim promotion

Key lines

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15:46

Hey, David, this is Michael. . .

16:05

Absolutely not! Like l said before, Jim is fantastic and he deserves this job.

16:20

What. . . Here's the thing.

16:44

I am getting pulled over for talking on my cell. Damn it!

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Beats

15:50Michael calls David to recommend Jim for the promotion
16:28David mentions the negative file Michael showed him

Scene in the episode

15:22–16:50
A · Michael vs Jim promotion
B · Darryl workers comp
C · Pam wedding guest list

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David Wallace45 episodes · drives 10 scenes

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