I've been entertaining the idea for this story for a long time, but I'm just now inspired to put fingers to keys and make it happen. I love reading about the Jim and Pam saga from an outsider's point of view. This one is from Jim's mom, who I'm assuming has a close relationship with her grown children. Also, according to the Office universe in my head, Jim's dad's name is David and he's a former U.S. Marine. Other character names in the story are taken from spoilers for an upcoming episode, Employee Transfer, so if you're completely unspoiled, come back and visit us in a couple of weeks. This is not an epic story, folks, very short chapters with just a wee bit 'o angst, but I hope you enjoy nonetheless.