Don't take this the wrong way, but... you should go for that job.
What would have happened if Jim had taken that job in Maryland after all? Season Two angst - spoilers for Halloween through Email Surveillance, then goes AU from there.
This is fantastic, kells. I don't know what you were worrying about! I totally buy that this is how it would happen if it happened like this on the show. I can't wait to see what else you've got up your sleeve, but I hope it's lots of phone calls and letters and emails and then they realize they can't live without each other. Great work!
Author's Response:
Hmmm....Sudz, have you been snooping on my computer? ;)
Seriously though you always leave me such nice reviews and I can't tell you how much I really appreciate that. I'm glad that you feel it's working for you so far. Thanks for reading and reviewing.
So glad you're back, kells! I got to re-read everything to remember what was going on, which was totally a pleasure. I'm glad they are talking again! Also I don't think it's unrealistic that Pam registered for classes at the community college so soon. Can't wait to see what else you have rolled up your sleeve!
Author's Response: Hi sudz! Thanks so much for the kind words. More to come soon!
This is such a fun story. I love baseball and I love The Office so I am enjoying reading this. I think you are doing a great job weaving the Office characters into this baseball world. It really feels authentic. Although to be honest, I'm not sure I buy Pam as Annie's daughter...but I can suspend my disbelief. :-)
I thought the boy meets girl moment was really well done and I can't wait to see what Pam thinks of Jim!
Wow. So when I think of the summer after season three, I imagine Jim and Pam being cute, going on lots of dates, and having lots of sex. You...come up with this. And I bow to your creative mind. Can't wait to see what else you have in store. I feel so bad for Harold already.
Author's Response:
yes it's definitely a different take on things, but hopefully it will still make sense. Thanks for reviewing this one and thanks for empathizing with Harold, poor thing.
This is cute and clever! I like how you're weaving in elements from the show but it doesn't feel too overdone. Although I hope this version of the documentary doesn't go on indefinitely because it would be really sad if they couldn't be together for that reason!
Author's Response: you know, i was going for cute and clever - so i thank you. i decided to have this be a succinct series, so there will be a chapter for every episode of season one, not one more or less. keep your eye out for new chapters!
Is there life and love after Jam?Hey wendolf. I've been reading this all along and have yet to leave a review and I felt bad about that. I wavered with myself whether or not to click the link and read because I know I don't particularly care for "sad" endings and the thought of Jim and Pam not ending up together makes me want to jump off the nearest balcony. But I know you're such a great writer and that would be stupid of me to miss out on this.
You have such a great grasp on Jim's voice and character. It feels real and like someone else said in a review, I was kind of happy he was okay and able to move on with his life post-Pam. Emily is a fun character, too. I like how you have sections from her POV. It helped me sympathize with her.
But, I do have to say that Pam is coming off a little out of character. I think while she does have dreams of a career in graphic design and living in a big city, deep down she is just a small town girl who wants to get married (ahem...to some guy whose name rhymes with Tim) and have a family. So, it's hard for me to disregard that. It's also hard for me to think back on the season four scenes with these two at their happiest and think that it didn't work out for them. To think that Pam has changed so much that she doesn't want Jim in her life anymore (and vice versa). I know it happens in real life all the time but part of me thinks that it's just not possible for it to happen for these two. As cheesy as that sounds.
That being said, it's still an engrossing read and while I can't say that it's super enjoyable to read, I will say that I am interested to see where you go with this.
Jim Halpert is a high school English teacher starting a new life at a new school in a new town.
[b]Sweetpea[/b], you're back! The fanfic world is a better one with you in it. I had to read this chapter twice because I read it distractedly at work this morning and knew I missed about eight million reasons why it was awesome. And the first time I read it I totally thought Sarah had dumped Jim, but now I see that maybe she has died? Anyways, I love it that you didn't totally spell it out. And I hope Mr. Halpert will move to a new town and meet a shy, yet wickedly funny Art teacher at the new school. Who just happens to be named Pam. Or maybe she could be an employee at a bookstore. I'm sure your idea is much, much better than mine.
However, I must say, while I could certainly imagine John Krasinski being an English teacher, I kind of have to suspend disbelief at Jim Halpert being an English teacher. Dude couldn't even read Angela's Ashes! But...I'm willing to take the leap because I know you will deliver a great story in the end.
Can't wait to see where this goes!
You know, I got the email that you had posted a new story while I was at work today, and it was like a little present waiting for me at home (I made a promise to myself to stop reading fic at work...open cubicles are the worst). Anyways, this surely did not disappoint. I always feel like I can read your stuff over and over again and still enjoy it just as much. I especially liked what you did there with the beginning being the end and all - niiiice.
But what I really love is that the transition from friends to lovers isn't going to be easy. I was never able to get 100% behind fics that have them getting intimate right away. I know that I couldn't...and I know the Pam that I know couldn't either. I'm looking forward to seeing what else you have in store. I really enjoy reading (and re-reading) all of your stuff. :-)
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