Jim Halpert ( John Krasinski ) have returned to Scranton full time , saying he have realized that he can 't devote himself to both his family and his new job , and have decided to go " all in " on his family since that is what make him most happy . David ask Jim his opinion on promoting Dwight , and Jim say that Dwight deserve the job and will be a great manager . Dwight then appoint Jim the new assistant to the regional manager . Darryl Philbin ( Craig Robinson ) inform Jim that Athlead have found a buyer and want them to do a promotional tour around the country for three months . With undisguised regret , Jim say he will not do the tour because he cannot put his wife Pam ( Jenna Fischer ) through that , unaware that Pam is listening in .