Pam finds herself solo on Valentine's Day and attends a "Singles Only" party with Jim. Set pre-cameras.
1 Ahhhhh, love the ending. I don't think I had time to finish this story before but I'm really glad I did! The flashback to Amy was everything.
1 So, so, sooo cute. Love surprise kisses and Pam realizing her feelings. Gotta love your awesome portrayal of drunk Jim!
1 Internet’s been wonky but third time’s the charm! I just had to say how well crafted this series is and that it always makes my day when you update!!!
1 So cute and so them.
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.
1 Love everything about this. Am going to spam you with more long reviews later when I can think straight about this awesomeness.
Author's Response: Looking forward to it!
1 BT, you’ve killed me again! Again, I tell you! When I first got to the cliffhanger I was like “Nooooo!” but it was so worth the wait. Pam’s “You do hurt” and Jim leaving his job was incredibly sweet. When you finish this story I’m going to reread!
Author's Response: Aww thank you! That is such a high compliment and I appreciate it so much!
1 COL- “I forgot how to write” -LEY. That was so good! Everything about their situation is so intense and exciting and this chapter flowed with the last like it was all written in the same time period. The Jam chemistry is real and that whole scene in the backyard was very entertaining and cute. And the way you ended it? So sweet. Love Jim just letting her sleep. Your writing is as good as ever and I can’t wait for the next chapter!
"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.”
1 Soooo good, as always! Love a good title drop ;)
Author's Response: Thank you, JJ! Explosions in the Sky is a fave and I just might have been listening to then while writing this. ;)
Bored!!! I’m scared :’c Mac is such a good villain but if something happens to Pam here I’m going to pass out, and that is a promise x.x
Author's Response: All will be well, I promise. ;)
Really good chapter. Great writing. Excuse me while I go burst into tears.
Author's Response: Thank you and I hope those are good emotional tears!
Booooored! There aren’t enough words for your genius! This whole story just felt so real the entire time and I can’t believe it all started with The Office because all of the incredible world building you did made it feel like an entity in and of itself. Everything you wrote was so emotionally impactful and I’m so glad you decided to share this with us! I’m sad it’s over but it feels complete and the ending is perfect. Earlier today I randomly thought of chapter 17 and wondered what would happen to the Halperts even though I hadn’t read Vitrus since you updated. That’s the kind of staying power your writing has. Anyway, I love this story and I can’t wait to see where your writing journey goes from here!
Author's Response: JJ, thank you so very much for your support and encouragement of this story! It means so much to have someone so moved and touched by something you write. Thank you again!
He was never meant to end up here, to meet her, and to have his life changed forever.
1 Bored, I was just wondering where you were! I am not disappointed you were lost in the Civil War era :D
The tension in this chapter was amazing and the whole meeting Jim's family thing was very suspenseful. I definitely got the sense that society's expectations at the time were extremely restricting and Jim's risking everything by even loving Pam much less promising himself to her for the rest of his life. This story is so great! Per usual, I can't wait for the next update.
Author's Response: Thank you so much, JJ! I've been busy lately but I never wander too far. ;)
1 I was just thinking I wanted to read Aeternum and, behold! The update appeared! :D I love this story. The showdown between Pam and Katy was awesome and this whole chapter only makes me more excited for what’s to come. It was well worth the wait!
Author's Response: Thank you, JJ!
1 Just got caught up on this and may I just say that jerk Jim is so hilarious and the banter between him and Pam is amazing!
1 AG, what a gift. This whole story is so great but this particular chapter was especially fun. I love it when Pam takes initiative and isn't always meek. Have we decided on a name for this version of Halpert yet? My vote is for Douche Bag Jim. Seriously, this Jim is one of the most stuck up versions of him I've ever read and it's amazing. Can't wait for the next chapter!
"I need to get out of this dress."
"I need to get out of this dress."
1 You are so gifted???? Can’t believe this started in the chat and became an actual thing??? Yeah, I think the neighborhood won’t be forgetting the Halperts anytime soon!!!
Author's Response: Haha, thank you! Sometimes chat badgering produces a few gems :)
“What was the point of secrets anymore, for three years he had kept this inside hoping it would fade but could only feel it getting stronger. Pam would reject him, Jim knew that, but at least he could say he was honest.” An alternate take on Casino Night.
1 Pam, why?! Poor Jim can’t catch a break.
Chapter 2 is exactly how I wanted season 3 to go because they were so close and I always hoped Pam would just out to Jim and put me out of my misery! Great story
Reach out, haha
So sweet. I remember reading the first chapter and being so hooked that I couldn’t wait for you to finish so I could binge read it all together. I could go on and on and on about how fun a read this has been but I’d be here all night! I loved the ending and I can’t wait to see what you write next ;)
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this fic. You have made made my day.
1 I was screaming “JIM DID YOU CHANGE YOUR COAT?” and look what he’s done! As if that wasn’t bad enough he said himself he still smells like Pam! Even Roy isn’t that oblivious. This chapter was so intense (my heart was literally pounding) and Jim’s interaction with his mom was adorable. I don’t want Jim to get hurt but I do want her to break it off with Roy sooooo ;D
Author's Response: Yep, Jim definitely made a mistake--or did he? I'm happy I got you so riled up. Please read ch. 9 now to see what happens next. Thanks for the review.
Chapter three was the perfect mix of melancholy and hope. Like Jim, I want Pam to leave Roy but right now we don’t have the full story. Pam’s character here is really interesting and I can’t wait for the next update!
1 This is the best chapter yet in a story I didn’t think could get any better?!? I loved the parallel between Roy and Jim with the drinking and the note. I also liked the insight into why they haven’t set a date yet and how that tied in! I had a feeling for some reason when Pam picked up the phone that it would be Jim but it still made me gasp and then angry Jim was so perfect. I could go on so I’ll just say this was awesome!!
Author's Response: I'm glad you are still enjoying this, and that I could take you by surprise. I like Angry Jim too :) Thanks so much for taking the time to review. Chapter 5 is up now!
1 I laughed out loud more than once while reading this! You're hilarious and the chemistry between Jim and Pam is palpable even when he's so out of it. I also love Pam's analysis of Jim and Karen's decor and what it signifies for their relationship. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: You're very kind! And thanks - I'm really glad you're enjoying it.
A cliffhanger is on the horizon?! I can hardly wait for this to update as it is! I really loved the take on Karen. That last part in her perspective actually made me not hate her and I might have gasped when she said that Pam was “holed up in an apartment with a work superior she hardly knows” because it shows how out of the Jam loop she is. I’m excited for the updates to come :D
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reading and replying. I'm glad Karen's working for you - I couldn't really figure her out in canon, so I made up my own one. :0)