A story of loss, love, and inspiration.
1 I loved this. I loved the descriptions of Pam's creative insight, I adored Jim's parents. I gobbled this up. You crafted an entire world that the reader just falls right into, shifting seamlessly between perspectives. Well done.
What I love most about this: the gender neutral perspective Jim has about raising kids. I enjoyed this!
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?
1 Just finding this. I love it! Please keep updating because the suspense is killer.
1 Now THAT is how to get out of a writing funk. Well done, can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I hope to be out and STAY out of the funk now! I hope you enjoy the next update as much as you did this one!
Gahhh the cliffhangers, Tuna!!!
You excel at creating a sense of urgency, that's for sure.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I take that as a very high compliment and I really appreciate it. I hope the cliffhangers keep you coming back for more!
1 This story, good lord. You really are the supreme ruler of plot twists.
Author's Response: Aww! That’s a high compliment! Thank you so much!
Author's Response: Aww! That’s a high compliment! Thank you so much!
An arrest. A trial. A prison cell.
Jim and Pam fight to keep their hopes alive, while Dwight tries to uncover the truth.
Hoping for an update- this really pulled me in!
1 Love this! Just discovered it when you updated today and am hooked. Keep the updates coming!
1 God please don't wait another six months.
1 I've been waiting for this update! So excited to see it posted.
The research you've invested for this work is incredible and really enhances every aspect of the story.i cannot commend you enough on the accuracy you obviously work hard to achieve.
I'm wondering if Roy will ever catch on? I don't think I've missed it if he has already, but how does he not see Pam's picture in the cockpit? Can't wait to see how that pans out.
I really enjoy the character relationships you've built with Pete and Mark in Blue Flight. I'm curious to see how the Yellow RAF team plays in!
Dwight and Tennessee Monkey is one of my favorite bits.
Keep up the strong writing. This fic is on my list to stalk for uodates!
Author's Response: Thank you. I have a book filled with first hand accounts of 8th Air Force airmen that I've been pouring over. I'm really glad all that effort works well for you. No Roy hasn't seen Pam's picture yet because Jim keeps putting it in his jacket before Roy can see it.
I've very glad you're enjoying this. Hope to hear more from you going on.
A pint indeed! What a fun chapter and great way to bridge to what I'm sure will be heartbreaking loss when someone goes down in battle. That Jim and Tim had an immediate, quiet understanding of their quirky mates was great.
Makes me miss the pub for sure. Well done, warrior, as always!
Author's Response: Thanks. That's very much what I was going for. A break of fun in the midst of the the stress of war. Glad you like it.
Every update is gold.
Author's Response: Short but sweet, thank you. Glad you're still enjoying the story.
1 DEFINITELY STILL HERE FOR THIS! I love the setups you create and the tension. Hoping the next chapter is quick in coming b29;a039;
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?
1 What's funny is that I just watched Something Borrowed for the first time last night!
Every second of this smacked my soul with vibrant feelings: that awkwardness of "liking" someone and the first time you surreptitiously touch each other in public, sleepovers with girl friends, feeling safe among new friends.
Your talent shines in this chapter.
1 So glad to see this story pop up! I love this version of JAM.
What if...Jim never got Pam's note? Jim accepted the corporate job? Married Karen? Pam quit? Married Roy? What if...both are divorced and run into each other again? AU.
1 Looking forward to Jim's reaction when he finds out about the boys.
Author's Response: Well thank you! I promise, you won't be disappointed. She has to tell him, but how will Jim take it?
1 So glad you're back!! Wholly invested in where this is going. I can't wait to find out how you handle the kid situation and looking forward to your next chapter 👀
Also from SE PA (currently in southern MD) and blue route traffic is misery, indeed!
Author's Response:
Yes, I PROMISE the kid situation will be handled next chapter. YES SE Pennsylvania buddy! I'm currently in Southern Delaware, and I HAD TO DRIVE THAT EFFING BLUE ROUTE FOR COLLEGE EVERY DAY! Even if it was from the Upper Darby-Broomall exit to the Saint Davids-Villanova exit, still a hot mess. It's nice to have someone understand!
Thank you for your kind words!!
He's scared to face his future. She's struggling with her past. Two brokenhearted strangers. One night in New York City.
Inspired by Before We Go
1 Just found this and I love it! I hope you update it soon!
"It's not about ideologies anymore or what we wish the world was. It just isn’t. You have to decide what matters and then do whatever you can to keep it. Sometimes that means making impossible decisions; choices that take a piece of you.”
Perfection.
Author's Response: Thank you!
1 So excited to see this new update! Loved every word.
Author's Response: Thank you! I’m thrilled you are enjoying it.
1 A wonderful story you've woven and forged. I've enjoyed every syllable. Thank you to the bottles of wine that convinced you to share.
Author's Response: Thank you SO MUCH for your ongoing, enthusiastic support of this story. Knowing someone out there is enjoying it so much, makes all the difference.
1 Good lord, Bored. Brava. The way you opened the chapter was an instant hook- as if we all aren't already drooling for updates. Beautifully written.
Author's Response: Thank you so very much, GreenyshEyed!
These just keep getting better. Welcome, Jack.
I was wondering if the goose was a FC reference!
The transition between prenatal check and Mac visit churned my innards- from peaceful promises of babies to dark, malicious danger was shocking to the system- exactly like what going from Before to the present must've been like. I loved that dagger twist. A reminder not to get to comfortable.
So many new stories and updates- it IS hard to stay focused! I imagine the next chapter will be pivotal with all this build up and I'll admit to being slightly terrified. Won't stop me from refreshing multiple times a day while waiting though 😉
Author's Response:
Thank you GreenyshEyed! Yes, FC is one of my faves and if memory serves, it was a story Jamie told Bree, but I may have that backwards. I thought I would add it here to reinforce the theme of Jim and Pam being one, an inseparable unit.
Yes, never get too comfortable in After. ;)
Thank you as always for your wonderful reviews!
1 Jesus god. Pleas be quick with the update.
Author's Response: I hope it was quick enough! I hated to leave you hanging. :)
1 I've loved reading this. I really hope you continue to update.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I just posted a new chapter. Thanks for reading!