So, I’ve been thinking: The only thing that will make Carell’s  departure any less painful on loyal fans such as myself is if Carell’s character, Michael Scott, leaves Dunder Mifflin because he has finally found true love and pursues his heart somewhere outside of Scranton. 

Well, looks like the show’s producers have read my mind and are bringing Amy Ryan back next season for eight episodes! Amy played Holly Flax, Michael Scott’s love interest in season 5 and gave the character Holly an openness and innocence which in turn exposed a new, more sensitive and sweet side of Michael Scott. Holly ended up breaking Michael’s heart when she transferred out of the state at the end of that season. 

However, last season’s finale showed Jo (Kathy Bates) promising Michael that she would look into transferring Holly back to the Scranton branch. And looks like Jo has delivered on her promise! This is OMG! stuff–I can’t wait until the season premier in September, and can only hope that Holly and Michael end up together, happily ever after.