The Road Not Taken by ExtremelyGruntled

Summary:

What if Jim chose the other path?

It's angsty, but hold on until the end.

Categories: Jim and Pam, Future, Alternate Universe Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 20 Completed: Yes Word count: 4132 Read: 70941 Published: December 06, 2007 Updated: December 06, 2007

Story Notes:

This will be twenty fairly short chapters.

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood by ExtremelyGruntled

Author's Notes:

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.

"Where do you see yourself in ten years?"

The question hangs in the air perhaps longer than it should. He allows his mind to wander for a second, again glancing down at the note on his lap.

"Don't forget us when you're famous."

He thinks about Pam, her speech at the beach, how he loved her for so long in silence. How he still loves her now, even if he doesn't want to admit it. And how she broke his heart.

He thinks about Karen, about moving to New York with her, how she loves him regardless of his messy past with Pam. How she is there, and there was no risk involved in being with her. She would never break his heart, because he could never truly give it to her.

He closes his eyes and imagines.

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters and settings are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. No money is being made from this work. No copyright infringement is intended.

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