Summary: It's Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch's annual team-building exercise tonight, and they're going on a Booze Cruise. Same time frame, but different boat, different lake, different state, wildly different ending. Right now, though, Pam is unhappy about something and Jim doesn't know how to help.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Pam, Katy, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content, Other Adult Theme, Violence/Injury
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 44985 Read Count: 15303 ePub Downloads: 7
Penname: Comfect Real name:
Member Since: September 14, 2017
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[Report This] Published: October 28, 2019 Updated: December 31, 2019
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Date: January 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Date: January 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Oh man now I remember why I always end my fics at the happy ending because I hate the ominous looming what will go wrong.
And yet I am living this, so maybe I just hate writing that. Yours is very good at evoking a sense of temporary happiness. It's impressive in the dual emphasis on both halves of that term. Well done.
Author's Response: I'm kind of with you on that...happy ending to come though. Eventually... ;o)
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Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Good mix here of banter when together and angst when apart. Very on brand for the show. Good work.
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Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
This is pretty much how I feel about Jim in canon doing the fake proposal things: it's in character but it makes me want to knock them upside the head. So, good for you!
Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Sweet chapter. I mean, they're both miserable, but showing us both the problems is productive and cute.
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Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Date: January 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Ok beautiful ending, as I expected. I'm particularly fond of the nod to Jim's vacation in canon, but the whole thing is very well done. Great story, thanks for sharing it!
Author's Response:
Many thanks - I'm glad you've stuck with it and enjoyed it. Glad you liked the ending too, because I wasn't very confident about that.
Currently enjoying 'A Dollar Short', and will leave a review and some beans shortly. Thanks again!
Summary:
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: In Stamford
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 24362 Read Count: 15110 ePub Downloads: 7
After the events of Casino Night, Pam is adrift and Jim is anchored.
A spin on early Season 3 that relies far too heavily on nautical imagery and references to Titanic...
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: In Stamford
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 24362 Read Count: 15110 ePub Downloads: 7
[Report This] Published: November 22, 2019 Updated: February 16, 2020
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I love this. Especially Jim as the Dwight of Stamford/the Pam (really the Ryan). Love the inner monologues and the moving up of Gil/Oscar. Good work!
Author's Response: Thanks Comfect!
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
I love the invention of Socks. The rest of this chapter is great (Pam/Michael and Jim/Karen/Josh especially) but the line tarantula line just killed.
Author's Response: I’m glad that line landed! I can’t remember if I ever mentioned what Socks is exactly... That might have to come up at some point...
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
Aww man the S3 angst. Hoping that being in Stamford will help them through it ( plus Jim not dating Karen) but it feels so real.
Author's Response: It’s nice to hear it feels real, even though angst is never really what I’m going for...
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
Ok I'm totally here for Pam and Karen being friends and Pam doing the Herr's thing. But man Jim, isn't moving to Stamford enough of a hint?
Author's Response:
You would think. That’s why I couldn’t drag it out more than like 2 days in Stamford before Jim figured some things out...
Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Oh that's a nice use of both show prank and the Pam/Karen friendship. I'm hopeful of what they could make of this with just a touch of non-idiocy. No promises though, huh? ;)
Author's Response: There’s never any promises... that said, I’m all for HEA in fic!
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Wonderful use of the best version of Karen. Generally I'm loving this (mixed metaphors especially) but the Karen here is great.
Author's Response: The best version of Karen is not always what we see on screen, so it’s nice to hear she’s believable here...
Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: February 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Date: February 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Oh this is lovely. I'm so glad you wrote this chapter this way, between him going overboard and her being right there with him, it's adorable.
Author's Response: They’re both a whole lot in love with each other and a whole lot scared by this point. Such fun.
Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: February 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Date: February 10, 2020 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
Awww yeah. This is an excellent place to be, and I'm amazed there's another chapter coming but certainly not ungrateful. I love Pam/Karen friendship and I'm perfectly overjoyed at your not canon compliant timeline because it works so well.
Author's Response: After reading this review I thought, oh yeah this chapter does kind of come full circle. But, I really need to get Jim back to Scranton - in the flesh - before it’s wrapped up in a neat little bow. I’m glad the timeline works well enough.
Reviewer: Comfect Signed
Date: February 16, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Date: February 16, 2020 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9
Awww yeah. That's the cheese I was looking for. Thanks for sharing this story with us!
Author's Response: I’m glad you were looking for the cheese because I was worried it was a little too heavy on the cheese ;) Thanks for reading!
Summary: 
What if Jim hadn't left Pam after Casino Night?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 19166 Read Count: 10410 ePub Downloads: 15
What if Jim hadn't left Pam after Casino Night?Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 19166 Read Count: 10410 ePub Downloads: 15
[Report This] Published: December 02, 2019 Updated: December 06, 2019
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Jim
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 1: Jim
Well Jim's taste in movies is clearly terrible, but I do like this. He's taken tack #2: not running, but pressuring her. Still not the same as pre-Casino Night pining but more likely to result in something (even if that is a definitive rejection).
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Pam/Jim
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 2: Pam/Jim
Well that went a lot of places I was not expecting. Good work though. I like the bachelorette party idea.
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Jim
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 3: Jim
Aww. I mean, screw Roy, but nice Penny and great Pam/Jim interactions.
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Pam/Jim
1 Date: January 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 4: Pam/Jim
I liked this, although honestly not sure they'd be that ok with him not pressing charges after the second threat in public; but I'd still buy Jim refusing that pressure so it works.
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Date: January 30, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
Aww. Nice ending. I've enjoyed this a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Author's Response: Wow! Thanks for all the great reviews for this story! I'm so glad you liked it and took the time to let me know.
Summary: A Regency AU Jam story.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Another Decade
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 36378 Read Count: 16205 ePub Downloads: 0
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Drama, Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Challenges: Another Decade
Series: None
Chapters: 15 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 36378 Read Count: 16205 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: December 03, 2019 Updated: May 03, 2020
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: December 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
1 Date: December 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Oh, please do continue. This is lovely, and you're doing a good job of picking up the language of Regency or eighteenth century novels. I like the setup; interested to see how this goes!
Author's Response: Thank you, I'll do my best and try not to delay with updates!
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: December 31, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
1 Date: December 31, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
I am enjoying this. Interesting class divisions you've set up, with only Michael, Jim, and Dwight in the scholar/pastor/man of leisure class. Looking forward to seeing it play out!
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: December 31, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
1 Date: December 31, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
I'm loving this. Great work with the adapted banter and with the characterization. More JAM upcoming, I trust?
Author's Response:
Of course ;)
And thank you for your reviews and reading!
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Date: January 29, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
This is lovely. A delight to read. I might point out that traditionally two dances would not be consecutive--but I think Dunder Mifflin could easily be so eccentric a manor as to make that reasonable. Roy especially would want to get his out of the way (and yes, he should dance three with his fiancee so he has definitely failed poor Pam). Lovely as always.
Author's Response: Aww, thank you for your kind words! And I think Roy just wanted to be done with his responsibilities as soon as possible... well, his loss :)
Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1
Date: February 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
1 Date: February 04, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Oh this was a really good adaptation of the angst into the setting. So glad you chose to give us Pamela's and not Jim's POV because the Regency setting really makes her rationale for not accepting him pop. Great work. Looking forward to more.
Author's Response:
Thank you :)
To be honest, I cheated a little - I chose to write only Pam's POVs because I have no idea how Jim could react on this or that (and all Austen's novels also was from women's perspective). But I'm glad you like it!
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Date: February 13, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Date: February 13, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7
Karen and Andy? I feel like we are due for some Stamford nonsense (not that I feel the need for more angst!). You're doing delightfully with the Austenite tone and nuance.
Author's Response:
Thank you for your review!
Well, Karen's presence is unavoidable, but Andy, in my opinion, doesn't fit well in this setting. I hope he won't be missed :)