Summary: The merger happens in season 2 and Karen tries to figure out whether Michael is actually insane, what Dwight is doing half of the time and why Pam and Jim are making eyes at each other instead of being with each other.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Danny Cordray, Dwight, Jim, Karen, Michael, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Humor, Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 9533 Read Count: 4154 ePub Downloads: 2
Penname: darjeelingandcoke Real name: Joe
Member Since: October 01, 2011
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[Report This] Published: September 27, 2022 Updated: October 17, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed
Date: October 11, 2022 Title: Chapter 6: Michael's Birthday
Date: October 11, 2022 Title: Chapter 6: Michael's Birthday
"black hole of longing and anticipation and half-spoken promises" feels like a Jam fic in and of itself. Really like that line.
A Karen/Danny pairing! Fun! And probably a better fit than either of them were with their respective Jam person.
Author's Response:
Thanks :D
Yes, anyone coming in between Pam and Jim didn't stand a chance, so it's fun to explore other pairings instead.
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed
Date: October 13, 2022 Title: Chapter 7: Drug Testing
Date: October 13, 2022 Title: Chapter 7: Drug Testing
“Oh wow, I didn’t even think about that. I can’t imagine Michael on drugs.” Write THAT fic.
"I keep thinking we’ve reached the bottom of the insanity that is the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, and I keep being wrong." There is no bottom, Karen. Save yourself.
Drug Testing, up until the end, is a very cute Jam episode. Very interesting to think about how this would have played out with a single Jim/Pam. Still a loaded moment but a different tenor of loaded.
And I like that Pam is a resource for Karen here in this chapter!
Author's Response: Thanks :). Unfortunately, I don't think I have enough of a handle on Michael's voice to write a story about him. And I'm glad you picked on Pam being a resource for Karen, I'm enjoying writing the Pam-Karen friendship as a two-way street.
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed
Date: October 17, 2022 Title: Chapter 8: Casino Night
Date: October 17, 2022 Title: Chapter 8: Casino Night
I am *extremely* glad we got to see Dwight's reaction to the Danny-Karen relationship here.
'"Don’t let your weak female impulses blind you.” She was fighting her weak female impulses to knee him in the junk.' *sigh* A Karen not overwhelmed by Jim angst would have been a really fun addition to this show's universe.
"My reputation precedes yours" Lol.
I love Karen rationalizing spying on them. I mean, it IS way more HER business than the camera crew's. And nice to see those two crazy kids figuring it out in a relatively painless way. Whole different spin on Casino Night.
Congrats on wrapping this one up! A fun ride. Hope we'll see more from you again soon!
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed Dwight's reaction. And you were once again able to pinpoint some of my favorite lines. I definitely want to thank you for the support all along the process, it made a huge difference for me :)
Summary: Pam's Meemaw passes away and Jim helps her through.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: None
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: Secondary Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2498 Read Count: 396 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: None
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: Secondary Character Death
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2498 Read Count: 396 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 16, 2022 Updated: October 17, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 
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Date: October 18, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: October 18, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Tough read just because you hate to think of Pam going through this, but well done. It's a dose of the real world in our sitcom romance, and it's really interesting seeing them dealing with mortality like this.
You did really well finding the details of the "beats" of unexpected loss... the practical things that need to be dealt with even as you face your grief, the regrets and the nostalgia, the renewed sense of how fragile life is and how important it is to let people know how you feel, the need to have the people around you step up and support you. Feels very real. It sounds like you're speaking from too much experience with it yourself, so I'm glad this was helpful to you along with being a striking fic.
Author's Response: Thank you for your kind words.
Summary: A short, S3 Drabble of Pam missing Jim.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Summertime Sadness
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 277 Read Count: 459 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Hurt/Comfort, Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Summertime Sadness
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 277 Read Count: 459 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 16, 2022 Updated: October 16, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 16, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: October 16, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Short but very (in a sad way) sweet! A good glimpse inside the very confused mind of Pam Beesly.
Author's Response: Why thank you! It may be short, but it does the job (twss). Thank you again!
Summary: The Finer Thing's Club isn't Scranton's only exclusive club
Categories: Jim and Pam, Other
Characters: Angela, Holly, Jim, Meredith, Nellie, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Kids/Family
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7172 Read Count: 2485 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam, Other
Characters: Angela, Holly, Jim, Meredith, Nellie, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Kids/Family
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 7172 Read Count: 2485 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 17, 2022 Updated: October 17, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 17, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Thursday February 3rd, 2012
1 Date: October 17, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Thursday February 3rd, 2012
Amazing. Pam's angst is too real.
Also, happy birthday Graceface!
Author's Response: Ah thank you. Based on a lot of experience!
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Thursday January 10, 2013
1 Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Thursday January 10, 2013
Ooooof. Jim's slippers needing Pam's attention is stark. Love the growing connection with Meredith... especially with Meredith remaining very Meredith.
Author's Response: Phew glad Meredith was in character there!! Was worried about her
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Wednesday April 28th, 2013
1 Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Wednesday April 28th, 2013
Awwww. Angela made a friend! And Pam got way too talky!
Author's Response: Shhh they’ll talk about it next Wednesday
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Saturday May 25th, 2014
1 Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Saturday May 25th, 2014
In fairness, I feel like "don't kidnap a baby" is also pretty foundational, but idk.
Lol at Pam having had enough of the beet wine.
"Meredith: Eh, it's fine. My kids both slept in the same room with me til they were 7 and 10. Never did them any harm." Presses X for doubt.
"Meredith: I'm not sure I want to cheer on sex with Dwight." Same.
Author's Response: Oh definitely don’t want to be cheering that on. Or his beet wine.
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 5: Monday July 5th, 2015
1 Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 5: Monday July 5th, 2015
Oh, Michael. You are a bad influence.
Author's Response: Really is
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 6: Friday March 25th, 2016
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 6: Friday March 25th, 2016
Erin as a mother is a TERRIFYING proposition.
Author's Response: Ahhh I’m sure her and Plop would figure it out!
Summary: Can Dwight finally help Jim to get it in the right way?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Angela, Cece Halpert, Dwight, Jim, Pam, Phillip Halpert, Phillip Schrute
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Kids/Family, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6268 Read Count: 885 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Angela, Cece Halpert, Dwight, Jim, Pam, Phillip Halpert, Phillip Schrute
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Kids/Family, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6268 Read Count: 885 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 20, 2022 Updated: October 20, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: The Long One Goes in the Hole
1 Date: October 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: The Long One Goes in the Hole
Awwww. They're having a third kid! Cece and Phil are a lot of fun in this fic.
Oh, Angela. May you always remain this comically difficult. (Although she likes dogs now, so maybe she IS capable of change!) Nor does Dwight, really. Dwight is exactly the person who would get you a pretty fun present with an eye towards reminding you of past errors and berating you into learning something new. (Although I will admit I saw the 'if I die' thing going in a different direction.)
I love the Pam-Angela dynamic here. Poor Pam. Although it appears she's getting to start and end her day quite nicely...
Author's Response:
Ah thanks! It’s always a challenge to write characters who we don’t really know their voice, but glad you liked them!
Glad you liked this one, was a lot of fun to write! Thanks for the review and bean!
Summary: Cece has homework
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Cece Halpert, Darryl, Dwight, Jim/Pam, Phillip Halpert
Genres: Childhood
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 627 Read Count: 797 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Cece Halpert, Darryl, Dwight, Jim/Pam, Phillip Halpert
Genres: Childhood
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 627 Read Count: 797 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 20, 2022 Updated: October 20, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Write about someone that makes you feel happy and why
1 Date: October 20, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Write about someone that makes you feel happy and why
A CECE POV PIECE. I love it, and am very proud to be referenced.
I love the details on this - the little basketball hoop in his office for the kids, the pranks he plays on the kids, the teapot in the Jello, HER FAVORITE FLAVOR IS MIXED BERRY. Awww. Cece!
Author's Response:
As you should be - I'm going to add a link in the notes for the future readers - but wanted to let it be a real Easter egg for the current set.
Thanks for the review.
Summary: A possible scenario post-9x12 “Customer Loyalty”
What if Pam never confided in Brian, and left Jim a voicemail instead?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Brian, Cece Halpert, Darryl, David Wallace, Dwight, Ensemble, Helene Beesly, Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam, Phillip Halpert
Genres: Drama, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Kids/Family, Romance, Weekend, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Other Adult Theme
Series: Possible Scenarios
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8239 Read Count: 3594 ePub Downloads: 1
What if Pam never confided in Brian, and left Jim a voicemail instead?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Brian, Cece Halpert, Darryl, David Wallace, Dwight, Ensemble, Helene Beesly, Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam, Phillip Halpert
Genres: Drama, Humor, Hurt/Comfort, Kids/Family, Romance, Weekend, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Other Adult Theme
Series: Possible Scenarios
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8239 Read Count: 3594 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: October 21, 2022 Updated: October 31, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 21, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: October 21, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
*sigh* In a better world. And it cuts off the Brian subplot at its knees! It does seem like this is a moment where they could have stood some honest communication and they didn't really get the chance. And I appreciate you acknowledging that just like in canon, this doesn't necessarily magically solve everything.
A nice Season 9 AU!
Author's Response:
Thank you! Brian actually does come into play later, though, but there won't be any confrontation or anything. This is certainly more focused on Jim easing back into life with his wife and kids.
Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 23, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
1 Date: October 23, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
“Are you really going to have your wife dictate your life for you?” Yikers, Isaac. Not the way to make your pitch to Jim Halpert. Definitely feeling the awkwardness of this departure, though.
Ah, Brian. If only we could have left it at that.
Feels like David Wallace might potentially come through as a Jim savior here...
Author's Response:
Yeah, Isaac didn’t really make a good impression when he was onscreen, I’m just tapping off that energy.
Brian will continue to show up, but sparingly.
And yes, David does have plans for Jim.
Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
1 Date: October 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Yikes, Dwight. Way to put your finger on every single way to make Pam uncomfortable. Glad to see him step back from the edge there... feels like that makes sense for the progress of their relationship at this point in the series.
I am glad to see Jim being willing to keep exploring other, Pam-approved options for moving forward with his life. That feels like an important discussion we never got to see in canon.
Author's Response:
I think Dwight didn't want to make Pam uncomfortable, he just wanted to rub it in Jim's face. Naturally, after seeing Pam like that, he'd rethink what he said and how it'd get to her. She is his friend, whether he admits it or not.
I also thought that sort of conversation was missing. I think it'd be a good thing for him to explore actually moving on from Dunder Mifflin while also considering Pam. Likewise, I can see her supporting him if she knew how he really felt about his sales job.
Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
1 Date: October 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Awwwww. He got to see Cece dance after all!
Erin asking Jim if he's available right in front of David Wallace is peak Erin.
David Wallace coming through big time here!
Author's Response:
I know! It felt really good writing that moment. After what I put him to, I think he deserves it.
Man, I love writing Erin. As for Wallace, I figured he wanted Jim to stay, and I’m kinda surprised he never promoted him in canon. On the other hand, given all the grief Jim put David through, I can see him not promoting Jim just yet.
Thanks for the review!
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Date: November 04, 2022 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Nice to see Andy get some comeuppance with Jim still around to deliver it... and they still got to pursue their Austin dream in the end!
Author's Response:
Yeah, he definitely deserved it. And I did want it to go full circle with the Austin ending, just with a lot less angst.
Thanks for all the reviews!
Summary: Take one part Jim, add a dash of Pam, stir carefully, and hopefully create something magical in the run up to Booze Cruise.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Drama
Warnings: Adult language
Series: Cooking with JAM
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 19931 Read Count: 3311 ePub Downloads: 1
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Drama
Warnings: Adult language
Series: Cooking with JAM
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 19931 Read Count: 3311 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: October 28, 2022 Updated: December 04, 2023
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: October 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Step 1, Gather Ingredients
1 Date: October 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Step 1, Gather Ingredients
Yay cooking class story!
I love the opening vision of Jim's immediate future, which under most circumstances must have played out exactly like he imagined. One of those things that make it clear why Jim hung in there so long. And the way he's rudely jerked back into the broader reality he's living in by Roy occupying the space he thinks of as his own (but that Roy must feel he has every right to) is poignant. (Also, love the call-forward to the vending machine prank.)
I like that Jim immediately leaps into action at the sight of disappointed Pam but doesn't immediately see the cooking class as an opportunity for him to step in. It's a big move, I feel like realistically it would take him a minute. And him framing it as payback for the driving lessons feels like a familiar exercise in carefully staying in bounds.
Looking forward to the cooking action!
Author's Response: It always seems to happen. Right when you think you know how things are going to go, life says nope. Glad you caught the call forward too. You picked up exactly what Jim was trying to do there. Not let Pam feel bad when he can help it, toe the line between being there for her and not showing his true feelings, and jumping on any opportunity to spend more time with her. Thanks for the review.
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 03, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Step 2, Mise en Place
1 Date: November 03, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Step 2, Mise en Place
The "don't lose money"/"when has that happened"/"last week"/"Lonny cheated" exchange is gold. And very Roy.
Jim immediately noticing the painting AND Pam's intention? I ship it. (As does Beth, clearly.)
Oh, Roy. I'd like to say that pasta mistake could happen to anyone, but I'd be lying.
Love them immediately getting mistaken for engaged either way... and strange that Pam isn't QUITE as eager to correct the mistake when it's not someone they have to deal with in their normal lives...
Happy National Men Make Dinner Day! And thanks for the bonus recipe with this fic...
Author's Response:
Roy always kind of came across as the very self confident guy. It worked for him in high school sure but it's fading more and more the further out from his school days.
I had a lot of fun with Jim noticing the painting and everything with it. It had to happen that others would assume they're a couple, right? But yeah, Pam's not quite so quick to deny it. But a few more cogs are turning for sure.
You're welcome for the recipe. Hope you like it if you ever choose to make it.
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: March 19, 2023 Title: Chapter 3: Step 3, Heat the Pan
1 Date: March 19, 2023 Title: Chapter 3: Step 3, Heat the Pan
First: this recipe sounds delicious.
Second: I really love how you portray this subtle dance of the kitchen they're doing here, and how well they're able to do it without thinking about it. Sure not something Roy would bring to the table. And you can really see Pam feeling liberated to create in this environment, such a contrast from where she is in canon.
AHHHH BETH AND SAM HAD THEIR FIRST DATE AND ENGAGEMENT AT CHRISTOPHER'S. GOLDVERSE-CEPTION. And again... what a contrast to Roy and Pam. Really like Beth making the point about the wedding not being the end of the journey but the beginning.
Congratulations btw: that may be the worst version of Roy's proposal I've ever read. Jfc, Roy, the callback to the first date? Really? He's extraordinarily lucky that night didn't end with him wearing one of those beers.
“No offense, but how does a dental hygienist know all this?” Isabel: wtf man
Ooooof. Sam and Beth finding all their soft spots here...
Author's Response: Thanks, it is quite tasty.
Glad you're still enjoying this one. it's fun to write Jim and Pam in a good place that's for sure. It was fun to bring in Christopher's like this. I thought Roy might try to propose in a way he likes, a way that gives him maximum attention, not in a way that would be meaningful for Pam. Thy guy might think he knows her, but no not really.
I'll admit I completely forgot about Isabel's job when writing this. Nice catch there. But yeah Sam and Beth know just where to push. Which is of course the point. Thanks for the review.
Summary: Jim doesn't believe in ghosts. Right?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Holiday, Humor, Married
Warnings: None
Series: Ghost stories
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6670 Read Count: 1666 ePub Downloads: 1
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Holiday, Humor, Married
Warnings: None
Series: Ghost stories
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6670 Read Count: 1666 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: October 31, 2022 Updated: October 31, 2022
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
1 Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
Helene's such a drama queen... which maybe made things work with her and Michael.
Hmmm. More items misplaced...
Author's Response: I wonder what on earth could be going on
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Hmmm. Bulbs blowing out. Scissors mysteriously missing. A wall projector in the mix... be afraid, Jim. Be very afraid.
Author's Response: He really should be
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
1 Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Oh, Jim. The prankster has become the pranked! This was pretty well executed on Pam's part... and she did a good job of taking advantage of some preexisting issues to cover her tracks too.
Author's Response: Everything she needed was right there. Just needs a mastermind to execute it
Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1
Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Epilogue
1 Date: November 05, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Epilogue
Oh, Pam. You clever devil. This is why Jim married you.
Author's Response: Exactly :)