Summary: "Jim thinks they're good." AU from episode 1. Enjoy.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past, Alternate Universe
Characters: Pam
Genres: Romance
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 17 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes
Word count: 26622 Read Count: 7984 ePub Downloads: 2
Penname: Merria Real name:
Member Since: July 04, 2018
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[Report This] Published: March 22, 2019 Updated: April 03, 2019
Reviewer: Merria Signed 
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Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Roy
1 Date: March 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Roy
I'm really liking this story so far. I like the way you handled the break up and how Roy was so comprehensive.
Can't wait to see what happens next. Will Jim and Pam become roommates? Hope you post the next chapter soon
Author's Response:
Omg, you're psychic! Spoilers: Yes. But I will post the Apartment Hunting on Wednesday, possibly Tuesday depending how far I get on my editing. I'm currently on Chapter 7 but I've hit a bit of a block, so maybe some editing will do me some good.
Thank you for the review and for reading it!
M
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: March 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Jim Finds Out
1 Date: March 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Jim Finds Out
Oooooh!! This is getting good. I still love how you handled the break up. And the fact that Roy will be out of picture is great for these love birds.
I wonder how Jim will bring up the offer of being roommates. Can't wait to read what shenanigans they get into while living together
Author's Response: Thank you so much! :D
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: March 30, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Getting Comfortable
1 Date: March 30, 2019 Title: Chapter 5: Getting Comfortable
I'm so glad to read you already have up to chapter 8 ready. I'm loving this story and this was a fun chapter.
So Jim and Pam have been living together for a few months, but nothing romantic has happened between them? Talk about self discipline.
Can't wait to read what happens in the following chapter
Summary: Okay so she made a wish. It wasn't like she actually expected it to ever come true.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Karen, Kelly, Michael, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15535 Read Count: 7130 ePub Downloads: 6
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Karen, Kelly, Michael, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15535 Read Count: 7130 ePub Downloads: 6
[Report This] Published: April 02, 2019 Updated: May 21, 2019
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: If I Could Turn Back Time
1 Date: May 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: If I Could Turn Back Time
You keep calling this story silly, but it’s actually an absolute delight to read. It’s so much fun, light and fluffy. Just what the doctor ordered to brighten the day. I’m kind of bummed that there is only one chapter left. I hope it’s nice and long. And I’m loving the Pam-Kelly relationships here. So much fun!
Author's Response: You always leave the sweetest reviews, Merria! Thank you :) And I loved the Pam/Kelly realtionship more than I thought I would going into it, so I'm really glad everyone else is too!
Summary: 
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 26286 Read Count: 9746 ePub Downloads: 4
The documentary crew is about to start filming but they need an actress undercover, to make things a little interesting. Pam wants the long term job, only it'll prove much harder than she thought, especially in terms of not getting involved with the subjects.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 26286 Read Count: 9746 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: April 12, 2019 Updated: August 25, 2021
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: November 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Reaching out, confessions and an ending
1 Date: November 26, 2020 Title: Chapter 7: Reaching out, confessions and an ending
Si glad you brought this story back! In excited to read if Pam comes clean to Jim before things get too complicated
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 8: An opinion, a party, and the thing that should not have happened
1 Date: May 20, 2021 Title: Chapter 8: An opinion, a party, and the thing that should not have happened
Welcome back!!! Great chapter. I really hope Pam does come clean to Jim before things get even more complicated
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Well... Pan has a lot on her plate right now. ;-)
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 22, 2021 Title: Chapter 9: A ride, evidence, and all the things she said
1 Date: May 22, 2021 Title: Chapter 9: A ride, evidence, and all the things she said
Yeay!! Pam came clean. Jim’s reaction is appropriate, but I hope he can give Pam another chance. Can’t wait to read more
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Jim is reasonably angry but well... he'll have to think some things through :)
Reviewer: Merria Signed
Date: May 27, 2021 Title: Chapter 10: Waking up, the letter, and a savior
Date: May 27, 2021 Title: Chapter 10: Waking up, the letter, and a savior
Ok. I don’t love angry Jim, but I still think his response is appropriate. What I do love is that, in a very Jim manner, he decided not to tell and he’s not letting Pam quit. Even when he’s angry, he’s still looking out for her in a way.
I also dig Roy as a friend and not as the jealous brute he usually is.
Looking forward to more!
Author's Response:
Thanks very much!
Jim hardly ever gets a chance to get really angry. It was nice to let him do it, just this once.
And I think Roy has the potential for being a good guy... only he's in a bad place in the series.
Summary:
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 60223 Read Count: 44946 ePub Downloads: 36
Pam relives a single day over and over again--what can she do to break the loop? We all know, but when will she figure it out?
Inspired by Groundhog Day (of course) and the two fics based on that movie on this archive already, House Call by time4moxie and especially Second Chances: The Booze Cruise by GreenFish (though that one is Jim POV).
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 60223 Read Count: 44946 ePub Downloads: 36
[Report This] Published: April 23, 2019 Updated: June 07, 2019
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: June 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Montage
1 Date: June 03, 2019 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17: Montage
I don’t want this story to end!! This is so much fun
Author's Response: Well, if it helps, the next chapter is the longest single chapter I've ever posted! So it may end, but there's a lot of content on the way! Thanks for reading.
Reviewer: Merria Signed
Date: June 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Devoutly to be Wished
Date: June 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 18: Chapter 18: Devoutly to be Wished
I can’t set any expectations. This story is sooooo much fun. I don’t want it end but I also can’t wait to read what’s next
Author's Response: Well, expectations or no, I hope the final chapter met them! Thank you so much for reading along!
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Trial, But Mostly Error
1 Date: May 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 14: Chapter 14: Trial, But Mostly Error
This story is an absolute delight to read . Keep those chapters coming!
Author's Response: Thanks for the feedback! I definitely will keep this rolling!
Summary: There are 10,000 stories about what would have happened if Pam came to her senses either during or shortly after the events of Casino Night. Here's 10,001--complete with several of my favorite tropes. Post Casino Night. Completely AU.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluff, In Stamford, Inner Monologue, Romance, Steamy, Travel, Weekend
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 19550 Read Count: 14426 ePub Downloads: 11
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Drama, Fluff, In Stamford, Inner Monologue, Romance, Steamy, Travel, Weekend
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 19550 Read Count: 14426 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: May 05, 2019 Updated: June 19, 2019
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Give Me One Excuse
1 Date: May 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 1: Give Me One Excuse
Awesome start!!! Can’t wait to read what happens when Jim opens the door. And maybe we get to read what’s going on in Pam’s head and what led her there
Author's Response: mmhmmm...I like to get into both of their heads a little bit, so hopefully you won't be disappointed. Thank you so much for reading it!!
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 08, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Gotta Learn From Far Away
1 Date: May 08, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Gotta Learn From Far Away
You’re keeping us in suspense!!! When will Pam speak??? Can’t wait to read what’s next
Author's Response: I'm so glad you're excited to read what's next!!
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: May 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Tell Me What You Want From Me
1 Date: May 28, 2019 Title: Chapter 6: Tell Me What You Want From Me
I’m really loving this story and I love how you handled the morning after. Great job, keep those chapters coming
Author's Response: thank you so much for reading it and for the kind review!
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
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: Merria Signed 1
Date: April 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
1 Date: April 02, 2020 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5
I actually gasped when I saw you updated this story! This has been one of my favorites for a while, I’m soooo glad you retook it. I love the whole Michael Corleone thing that Jim’s got going on. The way the family is reacting to the fake marriage is great! Can’t wait to read what Jim’s brothers have to say. So happy you restarted!!!
Reviewer: Merria Signed
Date: September 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Date: September 01, 2020 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6
Yeay!!!!! This story is back. It’s so much fun. I’m really looking forward to Jim’s brothers reacting to this. So great you updated
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: August 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
1 Date: August 06, 2019 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4
OMG! I’m sooo happy you updated. I love this story and I was so sorry to see the chapter end. Love how you are portraying the dynamic between Jim and Pam. I hope you can update soon, although I understand it’s sometimes difficult to write. This is an awesome story, so I hope you keep at it
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
1 Date: June 25, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3
More PLEASE!
Author's Response:
Soon, I promise! :)
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: June 17, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
1 Date: June 17, 2019 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2
OMG!!! so when’s the next chapter??? I’m hooked !!!
Author's Response: Merria! Thanks so much for reading, I’m glad you’re coming along for this rollercoaster of a story! :)
Summary:
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: None
Challenges: The Apartment
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15308 Read Count: 12760 ePub Downloads: 4
“We’re friends,” she says, and it is the only true thing she can bear to admit in this moment. The only true thing she thinks he could hear without being lost to her forever. “We’ll always be friends.”
Response to 'The Apartment' challenge. Set immediately after the events of 'The Merger' (S3), Jim changes his relationship status and moves into the apartment across the hallway from Pam.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: None
Challenges: The Apartment
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 15308 Read Count: 12760 ePub Downloads: 4
[Report This] Published: June 15, 2019 Updated: June 23, 2019
Summary: Story starts on the Booze Cruise – Jim tells Pam about his feelings sooner and less dramatically, but it rocks her world. Confusion, feelings, and THOUGHTS ensue. The song “Stay” by Rihanna came into my head and wouldn’t leave while I was writing, hence the titles.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 23711 Read Count: 22820 ePub Downloads: 19
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Drama, Romance
Warnings: Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 23711 Read Count: 22820 ePub Downloads: 19
[Report This] Published: June 22, 2019 Updated: July 28, 2019
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: June 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: You're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
1 Date: June 24, 2019 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: You're the broken one but I'm the only one who needed saving
Loving the story! Can’t wait for a new update
Author's Response: Thanks for reading!
Summary:
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: 12650 ePub Downloads: 15
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: 12650 ePub Downloads: 15
[Report This] Published: June 27, 2019 Updated: November 20, 2020
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: March 31, 2020 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
1 Date: March 31, 2020 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12
What a fun chapter!! I hope we get to read Pam’s thoughts in the next chapter. Love how you incorporated the tea pot and the first non-date.
Reviewer: Merria Signed
Date: May 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13
Date: May 18, 2020 Title: Chapter 13: Chapter 13
I’m so glad you updated!!! I love this story. An no! Jim can’t move to Stamford in this universe.
Author's Response: Thank you! We'll see what Jim does with the Stamford information. Always gotta leave doors open... ;)
Reviewer: Merria Signed
Date: November 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
Date: November 20, 2020 Title: Chapter 15: Chapter 15
I’m so glad this story is back!!! Awesome chapter, love reading how Pam is regaining her confidence
Reviewer: Merria Signed 1
Date: August 12, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
1 Date: August 12, 2019 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8
I am sooooo glad you updated. I’m obsessed with this story!!!! I can’t wait to read what happens next. Did Jim’s girlfriend die? Was he maybe drunk driving???? I can only speculate and hope that Jim and Pam’s relationship keeps growing. I love the dynamic you’ve created between the two. I hope there’s more interactions among them next chapter 😊