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First Loves and Second Chances by NobleLandMermaid Rated: T [Reviews - 43] 42
Summary:

Like many high school sweethearts, Jim Halpert and Pam Beesly were sure nothing could ever break them up. And, like many high school sweethearts, life after graduation proved too much for their relationship to bear and they ended up going their separate ways. When their paths cross again 10 years later, old feelings are stirred up, but will Pam and Jim have a second chance at first love?


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam, Roy
Genres: Drama, Drunk Pam/Jim, Fluff, Humor, Romance, Travel, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 16106 Read Count: 12225 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: November 07, 2016 Updated: May 02, 2020
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: May 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Different But The Same

Really love this fic. Am late in finding and reading it but can't wait for more. And yeah, he's in real trouble, LOL.

Safe and Sound by NobleLandMermaid Rated: MA [Reviews - 110] 121
Summary:

Safe and Sound Cover

Life as they knew it is over. Everything has been and can be taken away in the blink of an eye. Despite this, they found each other. But can they ever find home?

Inspired by A Quiet Place.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Angela, Dwight, Jim, Jim/Pam, Larissa Halpert, Pam, Roy, Ryan
Genres: Drama, Romance, Suspense
Warnings: Explicit sexual content, Mild sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Possible Triggers, Secondary Character Death, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 56650 Read Count: 16801 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: April 15, 2018 Updated: June 05, 2021
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: August 21, 2018 Title: Chapter 7: Day 263: Afternoon

New reader, love this fic!! Love the AQP tie in with the Office

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed 1
Date: August 31, 2018 Title: Chapter 8: Day 263: Evening

This was a great chapter. Not only for the smut, which was hot and sweet, but to see some of the farm episode throwback in many ways. Can’t wait for more!

Author's Response: Thank you, yes this was all a great reminder how much I love the money episode <3

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: November 17, 2018 Title: Chapter 9: Day 327

YAY! I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS TO BE UPDATED!! I love this fic so much. Thank you for the chapter and a little more MA action :)

Author's Response: You’re welcome, there will be more, don’t worry ;-)

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: May 22, 2019 Title: Chapter 10: Day 374

I may or may not have squealed out loud when I saw the update to this. I love this fix. And great chapter. Was nice to find out what happened to Ben and the wedge between Dwight and Angela. And of course love the surprise at the end. Can’t wait to find out what happens next.

Author's Response: Thank you for reading! Bout time for me to get cracking on the next installment!

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed 1
Date: June 06, 2021 Title: Chapter 12: Day 383

What a wonderful surprise to see this updated! I was kinda shocked but in the best way. Loved loved loved the update and it was so well worth waiting for. When she asked him to tell her something before they left the bunker? Too sweet, like butterflies all over. One quick question though about the 68 days. I think it was longer? I was re-reading the fic (as I do) and I think they’ve been together but not together together more like 200? Maybe I’m wrong but was curious.

Author's Response: I’m glad to hear the wait was worth it. I also love that part where she just wants to hear him talk some more before leaving. You’re right they’ve know each other for more like 250 days at this point. In that part Jim is suppose to be reading from the Christmas card he ended up not giving Pam, so it was 68 days from when they first met to Christmas when he wrote the card (and it was actually 69 days but, you know *Kevin giggle*) Hopefully that clears it up? Thanks again for reading!

Crazy Night in Philly by miserycrush Rated: MA [Reviews - 104] 87
Summary: AU. Pam moves from Scranton to Philly because she scored a new job at a new rising company called Athlead! While out one night celebrating in Philly Pam decides to let lose and enjoy herself only to realize the next day that was with her new boss, President and CEO Jim Halpert.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 22 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 71978 Read Count: 46511 ePub Downloads: 18
[Report This] Published: August 28, 2018 Updated: February 04, 2020
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: September 05, 2019 Title: Chapter 21: Chapter 21

I'm really sorry to hear you've been getting messages like that. That's incredibly unfair. As someone who is greedy for more fics, I understand wanting more great content and waiting sucks, but people have lives outside of this too. So, there is no need to apologize or justify.

Author's Response: Hello! Thank you! I think some people just forget there are lives outside of this haha. Thank you for reviewing and the nice comments!!!!

Hello My Old Heart by Duchess Cupcake Rated: M [Reviews - 146] 137
Summary: “Karen, I don’t even have his phone number. It’s been four years since we last saw each other. When we broke up.” Pam emphasizes this last part as if Karen needs the reminder of her best friend’s personal history. “It’s not like… Look, I’m not going to fall in love with him again.”  
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Fluff, Humor, Inner Monologue, Romance, Travel, Weekend, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 111518 Read Count: 28022 ePub Downloads: 31
[Report This] Published: November 09, 2018 Updated: July 30, 2023
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: April 08, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: You'll never beat but you'll never break

Lots of angst here, wow. Dialed it up to 11.

I’m curious to start getting Jim’s POV on some of this. Because I feel like there is a lot unsaid there. And I really want to know more about his rebound and marriage and this divorce (hooray divorce!)

I feel like this is also building to a huge explosion of pent up frustration and disappointment and rage from Pam too. Like she’s torturing herself for her decisions (influenced by her well meaning parents) and now twisting the knife more. Would be curious what it’s like on the other side too, and if she can actually heal and be complete with or without Jim.

Great update! Looking forward to more

Author's Response:

Thanks, Bayjb! The next three chapters unpack a lot of that history; your "hooray divorce" comment made me laugh out loud thought. :D 

I'm glad to hear you're interested in Jim's PoV cause that's coming up in the next chapter. Oh! Also good specifics on Pam's head space. I hope to address most of those throughout this story. Thanks for the feedback and kind words! 

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: June 05, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Bask in the glory of all our problems

BAHHHHHH such a good update!!! Loved the entire thing. I hope we get a little more from Jim on the marriage (still yay for divorce). His reaction to Danny and Brian was so great. I can’t wait to see if they give in to clearly what they both want, despite the time and distance.

Author's Response: Thanks, Bayjb! That is such a nice review and thanks especially for the specifics. Yes, we will get a lot about Jim's marriage in the next couple of chapters and hopefully no one will hate me because of it. :) I so appreciate you taking the time to read and review.  

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: June 17, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: When your eyes meet mine I lose simple skills

The flashbacks were a tough read, not going to lie. But it's reality.

Between this and the last chapter, a thought came to mind after reading the review of them both being broken. The idea that they both broke over multiple things, that then spun them out in to making other choices. Their breakup being the first thing.

IMO, it seems like Jim broke more over Pam moving to NY (thus spinning the DUI), and she broke over him getting engaged so quickly after they split. That didn't come out as overtly but I sense it in the words. Like he needs to know why she did that (the move) and she needs to know why he didn't want to marry her and could move on so quickly.

And without getting that answered, they can't totally heal together and maybe come back together. It's the elephants in the room that neither can fully get beyond yet.

I also feel like being around Pam again reminds Jim of how life was before they split or how it could have been. He's so unused to it and may be realizing now how shallow or hollow he's been without some of those grounding things that only she can give him. So while it's holding her back a bit now because she doesn't know how she can compete, for him it's a reminder what maybe what else he needs or missed more than he allowed himself to while he was trying to go against it.

All of this could be reaching but that's my POV. Love it and can't wait for more.

Author's Response: Hey, um, BJB, did you break into my brain and take notes on this story?! Because ALL of this is IT. Every single bit of their history that you touched on will be in the next few chapters and both of them will spend the rest of the story being reminded of what they missed out on in the last few years together. Man, I appreciate your kind words and Deep Thoughts on this story. 

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: July 18, 2019 Title: Chapter 7: Just wanna keep calling your name until you've come back home

That flashback was perfect. And so painful. I truly cannot imagine what that was like to see and then find out he changed his number. Double punch to the gut. I will be really curious to hear Jim’s side in all this. And Pam catfishing (ish!) especially after Jim tried to search for her on social too over the years. The whole move to NY makes 100% sense now. Especially relating to the fact that seeing everyone she stalks have this great social life too, and she feels left behind or stuck. I won’t lie, I would love to see Jim’s reaction if/when (hopefully when) this all comes out and she tells him she went to get him back. I feel like it’s such a keg thing that broke them even more, especially given her move to NY’s impact on him. There’s a part of me too that of course thinks they can only be happy together and heal together but sometimes reading this IDK. Personally I’ve never been a big fan of Pam being the “guilty party” in relationships so hopefully Jim thinking about getting her back too for awhile comes out to alleviate some of that. Always takes two.

This review is way too long now but alas, excited for what’s next. Even if this kills me sometimes

Author's Response: Man, Bayjb, you hit the nail on the head every time with these reviews. Everything you said is so true about real relationships; even the right and perfect ones are complicated and messy sometimes. I hope you continue to enjoy this story.

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: September 04, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: Raise your hopeful voice, you have a choice

I'll be honest, I was a little hesitant about this being from Karen's POV, since I'm literally chomping at the bit for more JAM. But, her background on her friendship with Pam and feeling conflicted about the current state of affairs was really good intel and very relatable. I also really liked her staying out of some of the questions he asked her and lobbing it back to him to go talk to her and find out for himself. I know how hard that restraint is, LOL. Really hope we get some truth out there soon, the tension is killing me (not in a serious way).

Author's Response: Oh, BJB, thank you for this review. I get it; not everyone is in the Karen Fan Club. Thank you for taking a chance on it!! While writing, it was a fun exercise to frame Karen in this world how we watched JAM as viewers in those early seasons. "WHEN WILL THESE TWO IDIOTS SEE WHAT'S RIGHT IN FRONT OF THEM?!" And we are completely on the path to getting some truth; thank you so so so much for hanging in there. I always appreciate your honest, insightful reviews. 

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: September 29, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: One foot in and one foot back

SO GOOD SO GOOD SO GOOD SO GOOD. Truly what a huge payoff. So many thoughts on this.

First, I feel bad for Jim. There’s something really sad about reading his POV. His DUI, telling Hannah what he wanted to say to Pam, commuting to this unhappy life waiting for rock bottom, and almost a fear of making his own life better because what he had wasn’t great but seemed comfortable and it was better to live with regret and not having what he wanted.

Seeing Pam convince herself out loud to him that his life is better without her (via the car) was also interesting to read him interpret. The line about the wife who spent too much on art supplies was a punch to the gut. And I love him laying out the hard truth about where he’s at, even if he didn’t say everything he needed to. I wish she would have pushed him more on the marriage and why he didn’t propose to her because really that was kind of the catalyst for their break up and this long painful self destructing road they’ve both been on where they think they’re happy but not, only he knows that right now.

I truly cannot wait for it to come out about her going to his engagement party and where it goes from here. Screaming in excitement.

Side note, I feel like Pam needs a Fleabag jumpsuit moment at some point.

Author's Response:

Oh, bjb, I always appreciate your reviews for this fic so much. You feeling something about "spent too much on art supplies" is the right kind of punch to my gut. I so appreciate your kind words and the details about what works for you. We WILL hear about why Jim didn't propose, but it probably won't come for a while. Hang in there, okay? :)

Fleabag is on my list to watch so I'm not sure what the specific moment is. BUT. The jumpsuit itself makes me swoon!! 

Thank you, as always, for the kind words and appreciation of this one.  

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: May 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 11: Nothing is as it has been and I miss your face like hell

First, really nice surprise to see this updated! I'm so spoiled right now with all of the new and fic updates coming in. I am probably the only one who DOESN'T want them to hook up on date #3. Honestly, feels like it could be really damaging to them both. Like even with some things said, so much is still left quiet, and with his pending move, could really set her back. I mean, I'm not going to HATE it if they do, but I like this flirty, tentative thing they have going. Almost hotter than the physical stuff. The watch stuff and how he and Karen noticed her reaction was really interesting. I have this thought in the back of my head like they need each other to heal and become themselves again and where they are meant to be, but hope they don't rush to that point, or can strip away the layers (not physical ones) to get there. Honestly, I also hope Pam was just as wild if not more than Jim while they were apart. Seems like it would help them even more to come together and heal. Anyhow, I'm rambling. Great update! Love them at the diner too, becoming official years ago. So sweet.

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: November 22, 2020 Title: Chapter 12: Let's burn the pages, we'll start anew

Good news, I did NOT take cold medication this time before writing my review. So it should be more coherent.

Although I was anti-sex for them RN, I think this really works. And was really realistic and satisfying. Pam is her own strong, independent and confident person and they come off as equals. It's emotional and an intimate space where they can really reconnect and find shelter in one another.

Loved the tattoo part, such a great touch and made perfect sense.

The only thing I was a bit confused about was the end and who was speaking some of the dialogue after Jim's phone call and what Pam overheard.

That said, really enjoyed this! Thank you for updating.

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed 1
Date: August 03, 2023 Title: Chapter 13: I Don't Love You But I Always Will

I won't lie, when I checked MTT and saw this at the top, I did a double take and then gasped on speaker while on a conference all (yes I was multi-tasking). And such a great update. Really loved seeing this peek into their dynamic now and Pam be so vocal about her insecurities and concerns. I just cannot rave about this enough because it felt so satisfying to read after a break.

Hope you update again and wrap up the story, thank you for the delightful surprise!

Author's Response: Yes to that multi-tasking!! Thank you for the kind words. I promise I’ll try to update sooner. And maybe it will coordinate with another conference call. 😆

Moving on? by Lizby Rated: MA [Reviews - 28] 24
Summary: It was in that moment that she realized that he had truly moved on. That Jim Halpert didn't love her anymore. Which also led her to another realization, it was time for her to move on as well. Season 3 AU, set after Ben Franklin.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Other
Genres: Angst, Drama, Humor
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Other Adult Theme
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 17538 Read Count: 8509 ePub Downloads: 6
[Report This] Published: January 12, 2019 Updated: November 03, 2019
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: April 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Ahhhh I like this very much!! Can’t wait for Jim’s POV, Patrick sounds VERY cute.

Cosa Nostra by Coley Rated: M [Reviews - 67] 84
Summary: “This life of ours, this is a wonderful life. If you can get through life like this, hey, that’s great. But it’s very, very unpredictable. There are so many ways you can screw it up.”

Jim and Pam are going to screw everything up. Starting with rule number one: Never fall in love.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance, Steamy, Suspense, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Other Adult Theme, Secondary Character Death, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 33269 Read Count: 5961 ePub Downloads: 9
[Report This] Published: June 03, 2019 Updated: August 31, 2020
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: August 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

Love the banter between the two of them. It's so cute and playful. I'm real curious what happens when the news comes out, she meets Karen, etc. Good stuff ahead!

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: December 09, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

I was watching The Irishman on Netflix tonight and it definitely made me think of this fic. Well, in some ways. But in good ways too.

Author's Response:

Good timing too, because I was *just* thinking of this story this weekend. It did get pushed to the back burner for awhile there, but I promise it’s not forgotten and I’m coming back it shortly!

And now I really want to watch The Irishman - as soon as I have 3 hours!

 

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: April 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

Oh my gosh I got so excited to see this updated!!! What an awesome surprise. Love the fake ring he got her and Helene's response. So excited to see where this goes.

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: September 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

I really love this fic and got super excited to see it updated again. I'm literally biding my time for more witty and sexy banter and them falling in love. The mix of reactions from Betsy and Helene were great. Ah man got so excited to see this. Can't wait for more.

How Not To by agian18 Rated: M [Reviews - 112] 99
Summary:

Meeting in an unusual place in life, a broken Jim and Pam try their best to put the pieces of their lives back together while not falling apart and back down the hole that they're trying to help one another out of.

Based on the song "How Not To" by Dan + Shay, because do I *ever* write something that *isn't* based on a song? 


Categories: Alternate Universe, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim
Warnings: Adult language, Drug Use/Abuse, Other Adult Theme, Possible Triggers, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 69192 Read Count: 12651 ePub Downloads: 15
[Report This] Published: June 27, 2019 Updated: November 20, 2020
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: August 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

SUCH a good chapter. The emotion and bond between them in their most vulnerable moments was wow. The story is super dark, but I love it.

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: May 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13

Awwwwww I love seeing him have such a crush and how obvious it is to Karen and Larissa. I was kinda wondering what her proposal was so letting that be the end of that chapter was perfect. So glad to see a new chapter.

Kind of Reckless by Coley Rated: MA [Reviews - 32] 47
Summary:

It's the kind of reckless that should send them running, but they know they won't get far.

She's known him most of her life, but this summer Pam sees Jim in a completely different way.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Fluff, Romance, Steamy, Wet Pam/Jim
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 22738 Read Count: 9075 ePub Downloads: 8
[Report This] Published: September 04, 2019 Updated: May 24, 2020
Reviewer: Bayjb Signed 1
Date: December 01, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: You can kiss me in the moonlight

Such a great chapter. Loved seeing an update on this fic. The date and final kiss was totally worth it. Can’t wait for more.

Reviewer: Bayjb Signed
Date: June 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: One restless summer we found love growing wild

Really, really excellent chapter. I was SO excited to see this fic updated! The ending with JAM at the hospital was so sweet, especially her using that moment to say ILU back. I'll be honest, I don't LOVE the Jan reveal but I think it works given the larger context of the fic. But, uh, her and Katy? Blah. He has TERRIBLE taste, LOL. I hope we don't hear any more about that, at least w/o some goodies of Pam's college wildness. Anyhow, love it, can't wait for more.