Very sweet this time around. I like how they're making plans to include each other's families in their lives. I'm sure it'll add in a lot more dynamics though. Very nice to see them enjoying a lazy Sunday morning together.

So that was a range of feelings for this chapter. Clearly there's some deeper issues going on with Jim that he just wants to numb out. Now I get it in this world and with him being an ally and all. He's probably been exposed to quite a bit. So yeah when his seeming source of life and connection goes away he just wants to check out.

Then when Pam comes back he's everywhere past gone. Very much an "in vino veritas" kind of moment with Drunk Jim saying some of the stuff he really wants to say. Though it also kinda felt like Jim was taking advantage of the situation and I'm not sure Pam has all the wherewithal to recognize it. It's not like anything felt forced, but when one is drunk and the other isn't, even in a committed relationship, for me at least, it feels questionable. So, we'll see what happens going forward.

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Forget a bit of what I said last chapter. I mean if there's ever a time for the first declaration of love, I mean, that would be it. Very sensual and then tender afterwards.

Pam picking up the guitar and being so proud of herself is all sorts of adorable. And Jim comes in and it blows his socks off was great to see as well. They really are wonderful together in a space like this. Now of course because of the setting there's an underlying edge of tension to be sure, but at the same time it's great to see them like this as well.

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I really enjoyed this series! Such a grim, dark version of our world (which is a really cool thought experiment and I love what you've done with it), but it leads to these versions of Pam and Jim that are in some ways so...innocent? Neither of them having any relationship experience or history makes their relationship so sweet and naive, which is adorable. And yet they figured things out pretty quick and also had some crazy hot sex!

In the first story, I felt like you ripped my heart right out when Jim told Pam they'd find a way out of their marriages and she thought he didn't really care about her and was just pitying her. And yet that was ultimately just a misunderstanding, so easily rectified, compared to her *father* trying to kidnap her. Heartbreaking! I assume it's not likely that you'll finish the third part now, but man, I'm so curious about the fallout from that! Like, how do you even navigate that situation? Can't go to the police, for obvious reasons. But can you just ignore him? I mean, Penny still lives in his house!

Not to mention that I'm dying to know what Pam painted for Jim! And to see their Poconos vacation! Anyway, this series is really great and engaging and scary and sexy. Great job!

Author's Response:

Thank you <3 I'm beyond flattered there is still an audience for these stories, given their age. I actually have a half-finished part 3 for Freedom First on my hard drive (which was originally intended as a trilogy). I'm focusing on my own work these days, so I don't foresee coming back to The Office fandom, but I have a really hard time publishing unfinished stories. I'm such a perfectionist, and I never actually decided how to end the Freedom First storyline. My intention was/is/remains for JAM to leave Freedom First and end up safely(ish) in Canada, but how would they get there? Would Pam inadvertently end up pregnant along the way? Would they bring Larissa and Penny along, or focus on themselves first?  What body parts or portions of innocence would be lost in the process? 

Truthfully, I was toying with the idea of a "choose your own adventure" ending because I could not make up my GD mind. One of the options (my personal favorite) was a madcap out-of-the-blue rescue involving Dwight, Mose, an armored amphibious vehicle, Angela, Michael, and other rural renegades of Wayne County, PA.

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So sad this ended where it did. I found both parts yesterday and just finished it all. I was skeptical at first as I don't usually read AU, and it took about 3 chapters, but then I was sold. I would love to see more. :)

Clover isn’t the only one! Hope to hear from you soon :)

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I spent the last day and a half reading both parts to this series, and I have to say, although I was skeptical at first, I am itching to see what this version of Jim and Pam have as their next chapter!

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I finally got around to reading this (I do most of my reading at work, so the NC-17 nature of this one meant I didn't have a good opportunity until now). It's a great continuation, and I really enjoyed the development of their relationship. Also I hate Will. But that might just be me.

The series has been created for you. You should be able to edit the title and anything else you'd like to change or add.

I'm not a writer but I can definitely understand needing a break from ones craft/hobby once in a while. Just as long as you come back!! :D
Enjoy your break and your Holidays!

Author's Response: You're the best!! Thank you so much. 

I echo what Clover said. Would love to read more from this world.

Author's Response:

Thank you so very much! There are a lot of places I could go with part 3, assuming I don't lose motivation halfway through. I almost did with this story, but I really do want to get it out there.

What an amazing story! You are such a wonderful storyteller. Every time another story of yours appears I know I am in for a treat. This time was no exception.