Expressions in Emoticons by NobleLandMermaid
Past Featured StorySummary:

A glimpse into the instant messaging history of Jim and Pam. Written with the intention of expanding on what we see on the show, as well as to tie up some loose ends. There will be a conversation for each episode through Season 3.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related Characters: Helene Beesly, Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Larissa Halpert, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drabble, Humor, Workdays
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Challenges: Instant Messaging
Challenges: Instant Messaging
Series: None
Chapters: 54 Completed: Yes Word count: 16909 Read: 315418 Published: August 05, 2007 Updated: December 27, 2016
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Author's Notes:
today we learn: Why Pam's mom didn't come to Pam's show

February 16, 2007, 6:04pm

helenebee: hey honey

pambeesly: hey mom

helenebee: I am so sorry we couldn't make it to your show yesterday

helenebee: your father got so sick all of a sudden

pambeesly: it's really okay, you needed to take care of him

helenebee: next time, I promise

pambeesly: yeah, definitely

helenebee: so how did it go?

pambeesly: fine, it was a good experience

pambeesly: Michael actually bought one of my pieces

helenebee: wow, that's great!

pambeesly: sort of, I mean it was a painting of the building Dunder Mifflin is in

pambeesly: I could have drawn it with crayons and he would have loved it probably

helenebee: don't sell yourself short, honey

helenebee: I bet it was a great painting

helenebee: so who else came?

pambeesly: um, Roy came with Kenny

pambeesly: and Oscar from work came with his boyfriend

pambeesly: and that was about it

helenebee: oh, well, that's nice

pambeesly: I think everyone just had plans, I kind of waited until the last minute to announce it

helenebee: Jim didn't come?

pambeesly: well, a lot of people didn't come, it wasn't a big deal

helenebee: he's always been so enthusiastic about your art, though

pambeesly: it's okay, I didn't really expect him to come

helenebee: but he's your friend

pambeesly: yeah, I guess, I don't know

pambeesly: we haven't really talked since Phyllis' wedding

helenebee: he hasn't talked to you or you haven't talked to him?

pambeesly: um, both, I suppose

pambeesly: he's probably trying to make some statement about Roy, Jim never liked him

helenebee: and what statement are you trying to make?

pambeesly: what do you mean?

helenebee: well, you just said you haven't talked to him either, are you trying to make a statement?

pambeesly: no

helenebee: are you sure?

pambeesly: yes, I'm sure, we just haven't talked

pambeesly: I need to go, Roy and I are going to a movie tonight

helenebee: Roy's taking you to a movie?

pambeesly: yeah, one I actually want to see too

helenebee: wow, he really has changed

pambeesly: he really has, Mom, things are so much better than they were before

helenebee: well, I just want you to be happy

pambeesly: I know

pambeesly: okay, going now, I love you Mom

helenebee: love you too, sweetie

 

End Notes:
It was hard to get into Pam's head in this chapter. I figured she'd still be in middle of convincing herself Roy had changed, and that she didn't really need Jim anymore. As for Pam's mom: I imagine it's difficult to watch your kids make mistakes, but at the same time you kind of have to let them make those mistakes, and I think that's how she feels about this second round with Roy. Anyway, thanks for reading, and keep the reviews coming.
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