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Season Seven Intentionally Shapes Michael's Arc
- Season seven intentionally aims to give Michael a rounded, happier psychological arc as he approaches his exit.
- The writers balanced Michael's growth with careful handling of Jim and Pam to avoid cheap soap-opera moves.
Protecting Jim And Pam's Relationship Tone
- Jim and Pam's storyline was treated carefully to avoid cheap drama after major milestones like marriage and a child.
- This episode gives them a comedic story that doesn't push their relationship forward melodramatically.
Real Pregnancy Wove Into The Show
- Jenna Fisher learned she was pregnant between filming and the episode airing and later reported it to Greg and Paul.
- The production then wrote Pam's pregnancy into the show, meaning Jim and Pam conceived their child in the timeline implied by this episode.