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Oh MrsK!!!! This was just beyond, beyond, BEYOND girl! It was the sweetest, kindest surprise to wake up to on my birthday! I cannot tell you how much it warmed my heart… and made me a little warm too! I haven’t yet rewatched Basketball after you told me you loved Jim in this episode, but now I will!! I just love how as Pam tries to talk herself out of thinking about him at the game long ago, she can’t really stop thinking about Jim heavy breathing in a different way in that old tee! You captured such sweet early season 4 Jam in this and I loved it.. the sweet couple no longer afraid to show the world they’re together and madly in love… whether it interrupts work or in this case, a community center basketball game, you found that excited, new, bubbly Jam that it just so welcome after season 3 angst. I am not worthy… And the visuals?? OMG. You’re just the BEST!! Thank you!!!

Author's Response:

Well happy birthday! You truly deserve it, what with the reviews you leave and pics you send me. I'm not sure there would have been any other fic that would have done you justice (I hope this goes some way to it!!)

And PLEASE rewatch this episode, I beg of you!! 

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Oh MrsK…. Pillow talk??? Hint of smut??? Even if this wet Jim is for you, I’m still all into it!!! I can’t decide if I’m in the camp of Jam having a simple dinner and first date kiss OR if they had an extended date like this… but I think it’s terrible that it’d have to be on a work night!!! Nevertheless, you definitely sold me on wet Jim in a towel… especially without the bandage, cause you know this RN would need a backstory!

I COMPLETELY see Michael needing hair and makeup for a Ryan call because he needs to make his best impression— hilarious, and worth another story to read about Pam’s intense morning pulling that together for Michael!!

I love that one of Pam’s top 5 regrets of her life is not joining Jim in the shower too… but it looks like she’ll get a chance to have a do over very, very shortly… how sweet are they with their little banter… and I especially love a flustered Pam hiding from Jim underneath his sheets… so sweet and sexy ;) Nice morning indeed! Thank you for this chapter that I didn’t even know I wanted!!!

Author's Response: I'll happily share wet Jim. Glad you liked it in the end!!

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This one is just. So. Darling!!!!! First of all, JIM. Saying that a baby and a toddler will be “easy” while the baby is an immobile infant is *probably* the parenting version of saying “it’s pretty quiet around here” in a hospital—- literally the world hears, and sends a giant middle finger in the form of just awful moments… surely Jim learned his lesson after this, I hope! What a joyful, sweet little moment where Cece meets Philip. I imagine that’s how most first sibling meeting go— that new novelty wears off REAL quick— only speaking as an almost 4 year old meeting my little brother— who actually did come home on my actual 4th birthday and I was not very impressed or appreciative of that!

But God love Jim for being hands on dad and going though all those tee shirts without complaint. I love that he’s contemplating the pee shirt being not terrible until it’s soaked by Cece’s bath water— again, on a terrible work day, depending on the location, type, and amount of body fluid, if I’ve completed more hours than I have left, I might just go the Jim route and say fuck it… really selling this nursing thing here, huh? Lol..I also relate to Jim as always having at least some percentage of my clothing perpetually in a laundry basket… it’s cool, Jim. Totally cool.

You, on the other hand, are not selling this two baby thing MrsK! Was I this horrible to my parents?? How did Jim and Pam not just lose it here? And what was this wild sex shirt of which you speak?!?! I feel another story… For some reason (maybe the accompanying pic?) I’m thinking Jim flirtatiously delivers his “Im gonna need you to be a little more careful about your clothes Mrs. Halpert” and I adored that… because it’s totally one of the things we love about Jam… humor and flirting in the midst of mass chaos…

I love that you worked the scrambled egg bit in too! And what a sweet little ending… because even in the midst of all that, Jam remembered what is truly important— and it’s memories like those that will make you howl laughing at the circumstances surrounding such a great moment of love! Although, for my next birthday, I may need the back story of this shirt. If I write a series on Jim’s accessories for your birthday, do we have a deal? Im open to negotiations… hahaha ;) these were soooooo sooo sweet and I love them and you dearly… thank you again so much… it truly warmed my heart! Lots of love and gratitude my friend!!

Author's Response:

Happy birthday again!! So happy you liked all of these. Obviously had to get the scrambled eggs in there for you! Let's see how the negotiations go haha!!

Thank you for all of these EPIC reviews! You really are the best! 

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Oooof. These are some terrible Valentine’s Days for both Jim and Pam. You write the most cringey Roy that I cannot stand… just super clueless, oblivious, and selfish. Poor Pam… and listen, you can totally let her get pineapple on her half of the pizza! If this is Roy trying… it’s not so good.

And Jim… poor Jim. Clearly pining for his soulmate Pam. At Luca’s… they’ll get there… just gotta get through this cringey Valentine’s Day first. Although, I will agree with Karen… carnations? I’ve never understood this about Pam, and don’t even really think they actually were her favorite flower. That being said… if one is presented even with said carnations… one should respond graciously and acknowledge the gesture of kindness! I loved how Jim was so miserable on this date that he was even contemplating the paper costs of the menu… pretty bad, clearly. However, I’m hopeful you’ll soothe us over in the next chapter with a shared appetizer and some of that penne ala vodka??? Lovely as always friend!!! Thank you for sharing!

Author's Response:

You know I hate Roy, so I love to write him like this!

Carnations…yeah I don’t like them either, but Jim got them for her the following year, so I guess she does like them! 

Glad you liked this chapter!! 

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I love that Holly is Pam’s teacher… I can just see how kind and sweet and understanding she is with Pam— and how much she wants Pam to find her words! Of course we’re already getting a little inkling of who Roy is too.

This is such fascinating insight into selective mutism because of course Pam isn’t delayed… just anxious… but it’s hard for everyone else to see that. You can feel Helene’s anguish too.. especially when she has to convince Bill that they need to take her to a specialist. You write Pam in such a sweet, hopeful voice who just wants her parents to be proud of her… and that personification of the Monster who sits on her chest and keeps her words in… wow. Amazing insight! I love that Holly and Helene keep trying to bring her words out everyday… there’s always that little bit of hope that she can do it the next day— and I love that hopefulness— thank you for sharing and posting!!!

Author's Response: Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoy it! Can’t wait to write more for y’all!

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I love Helene trying to get Pam to speak… very good ideas, definitely sneaky! Oh Meemaw… this sounds like it’s gonna be terrifying. I can feel for both Pam and Helene in this situation, as it’s clear that she’s getting little support from Bill and just a negative vibe overall from Meemaw. Such profound points about Pam at the end too, not taking chances. And that being silent is supposed to be good, because you don’t upset people… but in this case, it does. Too much for sweet little Pam to carry. Again, great chapter! I’m very invested in this sweet young Pam! This is excellent!!

Author's Response: Thank you so much, I really appreciate it!!

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I knew who Pam’s teacher was before I even saw the words Mr. Scott! He would probably be a great elementary teacher… the kids would love him! Funny callbacks to Michael hitting on Helene, then saying she’s too old for him! Sweet Pam definitely has some good stories to share at dinner with her family from that classroom! There’s a hopefulness in this chapter that I definitely feel in your writing! Whether it came from Michael’s interactions with his parrot or not, hopefully it gets Pam on the right track to finding her words!! Great chapter!

Author's Response: Thank so much! This one was super enjoyable to write because of Micheal!

Oh Jim!! This is so sweet and hopeful. From Michael the teacher to Dwight in his overalls and dress shoes (and always , ALWAYS, about beets) to Roy the bully these are such great interpretations of Office characters. Of course Jim is patient and can interpret Pam’s expressions and face… no one else has been patient enough! Love that Pam feels at ease around him— and love the Jello call back! Delightful chapter!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I love adding in little call backs!

How profound for young Jim to do the right thing! His mom should be VERY proud! Clearly she’s bringing home such great lessons from her work in psych which are translating to teaching her son compassion. I’m so glad Pam has found a friend who accepts her, words or no words, but also realizes that she has something to say— and that if you’re patient enough, you can even communicate with her without words. The yellow sun at the end symbolizes to me that sunnier days are coming for our Pam— thanks to our Jim. Love it!!!!

This is so great. What a great chapter! I love that Michael has to let Pam know that Jim actually wants to get HER attention!!! Michael’s quiet confidence in Pam is so sweet. What a testament to teachers! And oh Jim. Picking up on Pam drawing what she wants to say. How incredible! And of course, so true to canon Pam! The callbacks to jello, Dwight’s stapler, and the teal teapot are just icing on the cake! Can’t wait to see the prank come to life— and more sweet Jam!!

Oh Jim! What a sweet soul! How beautiful of him to see where Pam can communicate beyond just words! I’m sure this comes as a surprise to Pam too! What a significant statement in that she’s cracked the glass of her box— this is truly seeming to be a turning point for Pam! And with the help of Jim— I just love it! I love this visual of a young Dwight, still in his mustard shirt with his prized stapler— not to mention his trips to the library to check out children’s non-fiction books on bears! The pranks were never for Jim… but I have a feeling that they’re going to be to help Pam find her voice! Love Jim’s mention of them being a great team— yes Jim, yes you are! Go Jam!!! And sweet callback to the jello prank that started it all!!

Oh Mr. Scott… what a sweet teacher.. and then he goes ahead in true Michael fashion oversteps both in role and in subject matter his first graders… on the other hand, wouldn’t it be fascinating to have The Classroom? Mr. Scott as first grade teacher with Jim, Pam, and Dwight as students?? Oh wait… you’re writing that!!! lol. And then we end with this sweet swing imagery which, to me, everything about Jim and Pam. Just darling! Thanks for bringing me back to old school days with my brand new school supplies— I could totally feel Pam’s heart beating with pride as she pulled out her new sketchbook for Jim— her WORDS!!! Thanks again!

Author's Response: Aw thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoy it! This makes me so happy, I truly cherish this comment!

What a great description of Jim and Pam in how he felt rewarded for reading her through the silence of not speaking… similar to when they spoke without words— only glances and looks throughout the show. I work in the operating room and even before masks and the pandemic, I totally got this—you can have entire CONVERSATIONS without words, simply glances, eye rolls, smile crinkles, etc! Def in contrast to Katy’s babbling constant chatter. And yes, Pam is making progress! So glad she’s realized that she can speak without words! That used to kill me about the pandemic. When people would complain about “missing smiles” and “facial expressions”… you can read soooo much non verbally from the eyes up!!!