Summary: AU After the merger.  Pam learns the dreams Jim had before Dunder Mifflin and why he had to abandon them.  Will it change how she feels about him?
Rated: T
Categories: Present, Alternate Universe Characters: Dwight, Jim/Pam, Karen, Roy
Genres: Hurt/Comfort
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Completed: Yes
Word count: 21108 Read: 43717 ePub Downloads: 6
Published: May 31, 2007 Updated: July 04, 2007

1. Chapter 1 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 8] 3 (1778 words)
In a reply to a review by Office Elly for Summer Camp, I thought that the road to Dunder Mifflin was paved with good intentions and small stumbles. That got me to wondering why Jim Halpert ended up at a failing paper company. I mean, folks seem to like him; he (finally) pursued his dreams by telling Pam how he felt, so he's able to find what he wants and go for it. He must have had goals that didn't involve the world's most adorable receptionist. So something must have gotten in their way. This goes AU after Jim's return to Scranton. It's written from Pam's point of view and is much more drama than comedy, especially the first couple chapters. For the purposes of this story, Jim was working at Scranton before Pam arrived.

2. Chapter 2 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 8] 2 (1193 words)

3. Chapter 3 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 4] 2 (1267 words)

4. Chapter 4 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 3] (1822 words)

5. Chapter 5 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 2] (2415 words)
Thanks to everyone who has read and those who took the time to review.  This chapter basically deals with Pam processing what's happened, so not a lot of action here.  The next bit will pick up the pace - ml

6. Chapter 6 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 7] 2 (1716 words)

7. Chapter 7 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 6] 1 (1886 words)
After reading some of the stories posted recently, I've had Thai food on the brain.  Wonder why...  Anyway, here's the next bit.  Hope it doesn't suck

8. Chapter 8 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 6] 1 (2751 words)

Thanks to everyone who reviewed.  I think we're looking at two or three more chapters.  Hope this bit's okay.

9. Chapter 9 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 0] (3000 words)

Thanks to everyone who read and reviewed. I didn't respond to the last chapter's reviews earlier because I'd left things with the story kind of up in the air and I didn't want to spoil anything before I got this bit out. One more chapter after this one, I think, so it's almost your last chance to tell me what you liked or what I could be doing better. Please review!

10. Chapter 10 by malcolm lake [Reviews - 3] 3 (3280 words)
This is it for this story.  Hope you like it