An AU inspired by Couples Retreat (feat. Jam on a tropical island, under Michael’s expert relationship guidance).
He held her life in his hands when they were together, and she held his soul, and knew it.
An unexpected threat surfaces, testing Jim and Pam's deepening bond in ways neither could have anticipated. Just how far do they need to go to outrun their troubles? How far can they go?
AU: Cameras, cameras everywhere, with a far more sinister purpose. Set in a dystopian version of America. The people aren't taking it lying down!
*Book 3 in the Freedom First trilogy. This story picks up after Safety First. If you haven't read the series, this installment may fall short of sensical.*
Set late(ish) -S3, possibly after Cocktails/The Negotiation (post Pam splitting up with Roy mk.II)
A bit steamy and a bit sweary at points.
Takes place inside/after The Negotiation..pretty much AU after that, but pulls in themes from Beach Games.
Lots of inspiration from Everything by Lifehouse
TW: violence, swearing, domestic violence…a VERY different version of what happened after Roy tried to hit Jim. If you have been through interpersonal violence, or experience anxiety & panic, please go gently here.
100% there will be good stuff as we go...hence the spicy warnings...but in the beginning, it is going to be BUMPY.
In the beginning, each chapter will switch POV, and it will most certainly be Jim/Pam POV, with minimal potential for others. Then the chapters will be longer and shared POV.
*Please, be gentle and kind with yourselves, if you choose to read*
Below are a few resources, but if you are a victim of DV and need resources...please hit me up on the Discord group...I am more than happy to help you with additional resources.
National Domestic Violence Hotline ncadv.org/get-help
Therapist search sites
Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
I own nothing outside of a bad case of creative insomnia, a caffeine addiction, a need to dissociate and relax with The Office and a passion for social work.
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