Monday July 5th, 2015

Pam collapsed onto her California King and let out a breath that she felt like she'd been holding since Friday afternoon. She felt the white cotton comforter billow around her as Jim sunk down next to her.

"Why did we invite them for the whole weekend?" she groaned. 

"Wait," Jim said, propping himself up on his elbow. "I distinctly remember having a conversation where I said we shouldn't invite them. And then you said we should and then you did that thing that Meredith," he shuddered and shook his head, "told you about years ago and, well here we are, completely exhausted after a weekend with the Scotts." He collapsed onto his back and rubbed his eyes with his balled fists. "Never again."

"Oh god, you're right. I should never have done that thing, and then we wouldn't be in this mess."

"Woahh, wait a second there. I mean, I'm not saying I didn't like that. Just maybe don't use it as a bargaining tool next time," he laughed.

"I'm definitely not doing that if there's nothing in return," she said with a crook of her eyebrow and a grin. 

"Oh you are so dead, Beesly," Jim said as he lent over to tickle her.

"Stop, stop!" she shrieked. "We'll wake the kids." 

Jim leaned down to kiss her. "You're no fun," he laughed, before giving her a final kiss and then pulling himself off of the bed. "I'm just gonna take a shower."

"Alright. I can't be bothered. You'll just have to move the covers around me. I'm staying here tonight," she shouted at him.  After a few minutes, Pam rolled onto her stomach and grabbed her phone.

Pam: Was really great to see you guys.

She sent the message and couldn't help herself from typing another. She winced as she hit the letters of the keyboard, and closed her eyes to press send.

Pam: We should definitely do it again soon.

Holly: Oh definitely. We'd love to

Holly: I had such a great time just catching up with you. I guess I'm so busy being the breadwinner that I never get any time to just chat mom things, because Michael always does the kid stuff. His circle of moms is HUGE! 🤣🤣

Pam stared at the message she just received and wondered if she should add Holly into her little group. She quickly switched over to WhatsApp and typed a message.

Pam: I was just talking to Holly and she was saying it's nice to speak to another mom for once. Should I add her in here?

Nellie: Who's Holly? 

Pam: Oh! She's Michael Scott's wife. Remember we told you about our old, old boss?

Nellie: Oh god. 

Meredith: Yeah, what gives Pam?  

Angela: I have to agree. Plus she didn't come to my wedding. It's just plain rude.

Pam: You know that wasn't her fault, Angela. 

Angela: Even so.

Meredith: Isn't she a bit peppy for us?

Nellie: We are definitely an odd little group. Maybe we'll be TOO MUCH for her.

Meredith: Oh I'm sure we definitely would be.

Pam: What do you say guys? Shall we add her in?

Nellie: Definitely. The more the merrier. You guys were so nice to me when I needed support, we should definitely be there for her.

Meredith: Alright. But if she tries to get me fired again, I'm kicking her out. 

Angela: Fine. 

Pam: Awesome!

Nellie: Won't she be able to see this discussion about her? 

Meredith: Nah. She only sees what is written after she joins.

Pam: So be nice everyone!

Pam added Holly

Meredith: When aren't we nice??

Meredith: Oh hey Holly, long time no speak. How are you? 

Holly: Omg Meredith!! It's so good to talk to you! How are you? 

Meredith: I'm good, still at DM. No one's managed to kick me out YET 

Meredith: LOL 

Meredith: Kidding

Pam: So Holly, I don't think you know Nellie - she started working at the office after you and Michael moved 

Nellie: Great to meet you Holly

Holly: Likewise. And great to be here, nice to chat to you guys again

Angela: Hello Holly

Holly: Angela! So great to speak to you again! How are you?

Angela: Fine, thank you.

Pam: She's more than fine, she's pregnant!

Holly: Oh that's amazing, congratulations!

Angela: Thank you. Although, there's no congratulations needed until the baby is born. 

Meredith: Thank fuck I'm not having any more kids

Nellie: Oh don't say that, I can't wait to have more

Pam: Really? What happened to last week when you were saying one is a lot of children?

Nellie: Oh that's DEFINITELY true. How you guys have more than one kid, I really don't know. But I think it would be fun to have another when Drake is a bit older.

Nellie: And should I change his name? I kind of hate Drake

Pam: I guess you can. I'm not sure how it works really without a birth certificate and stuff. 

Angela: I hope you pick a more suitable name than Ryan did

Holly: You were with Ryan??

Nellie: Oh god no. He's Drake's dad.

Holly: Wait. I'm confused. But he's your son?

Pam: Has everyone got some wine ready for story time?

Meredith: On it

Nellie: Already drinking

Angela: Let me get a small Chardonnay

Holly: I've only got a beer in the fridge. Is that ok?

Meredith: Oh kiddo, if you're gonna be hanging with us, you gotta stock up

Meredith: It'll do for now though 

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A week later, Pam was leaving her gynaecologist appointment when she looked at her phone and saw 378 WhatsApp notifications. As she walked to her car, she opened the app and began the catch up on what she'd missed.

Pam: Guys, how do I have 378 messages from you?? I've only been gone an hour

Meredith: Oh how was the smear?

Pam: Was fine. They used the plastic duck one, not the horrible metal one

Angela: That's lucky. Mine only has the metal one. I hate how cold it is

Meredith: I like the cold. It gets me going

Angela: That's disgusting

Meredith: Hey don't yuck my yum. I don't say how gross your sex life is

Angela: A smear test is not a sex life

Pam: Thank god there isn't a man hiding in this group. I'd be mortified if a guy ever read even half the stuff we talk about

Angela: I agree.

Holly: Oh shoot, this reminds me, I really need to book my next one

Nellie: I need to register with a doctor, I've not had one in years

Angela: That's incredibly irresponsible, you need to take care of yourself. Especially now that you're a mother

Nellie: I know, I know. I wouldn't wanna leave Ben on his own or with another stranger

Pam: Are we going with Ben this week then?

Nellie: I'm trying it. Charlie didn't seem to suit him.

Angela: I think Benjamin is a fine choice

Nellie: Me too. Someone needs tell Ben that he's not supposed to fart on his mum though

Meredith: Oh they never grow out of that faze. Jakey still does it now. Finds it hilarious

Pam: Oh god. Philip's just started doing it. He comes up to me on the couch, crawls up like he's going to hug me and then farts in my face and runs away giggling. So gross.

Holly: Yup, same over here. Except Michael does it too. He was the one that showed the kids. Finds it hilarious 🙄

Pam: Ok guys, I gotta drive home, I'll be back in about 20 mins