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Oh my gosh! I love this movie and I love Jam and this is kind of amazing!!! (Said in the Kelly Kapoor sing sing fashion! ;)) I think you perfectly captured both the Jam kismet and the Serendipity pull that even though Jim (and Jonathan) should be content with what they have, it’s even more telling that the search for Pam (and Sarah) is making them question everything!!! I’m so glad that Jim has more to go on than just a store charge account! Only thing better would be if Eugene Levy could show up! So glad you’re keeping this going; it’s an excellent, excellent crossover!

Author's Response: I'm so glad someone else has seen this movie!! It's definitely one of my favorites. I know this fic isn't exactly the same but I'm glad you see a little of the spirit of it! I'll see if I can work Eugene Levy in somewhere hahaha

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OMG. OMG. OMG!!!!!!! I love this! I love this story and Jam and Serendipity and this is SO good!!!! Um, yes Pam, you are in a rom com. Have you seen the movie??? It’s delightful. I love that she’s feeling the angst in her Roy relationship… and loved the little Michael/Holly details. And yes, Jim. I do believe and hope and pray that fate will let you bump into Pam in Scranton!!!!! Betsy…. Who doesn’t love some Betsy Halpert? We saw far too little of her in the series, but she never disappoints in canon!!! And oh Roy… interrupting the fate connection in the restaurant with Jim’s parents… ohhhhh. Holy cliffhanger!!! Please post soon….. love these two pining for each other and hope they make a skating rink glove connection soon!!!!!!

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Oh so sweet!! And I love that Kelly is the Eugene Levy of this story!! I still haven’t watched Serendipity again, but when I do find it on a streaming service, I will totally think of you and this sweet Jam AU. Thanks for this darling, happy, funny, story!!

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Just read this again and I think it is so so so good and has a ton of potential! I really do hope you continue! I love this AU and yet Jim and Pam are still as cosmically connected as ever. The Toby angle makes it so cringingly awkward… but I’d love to see this continue. The dialogue is so flirty and great! I’d love to see the bike ride date!!

Author's Response:

Ah thank you so much!!

We had a lot of fun writing this one for sure, and bossing YB around is always fun :D

I’m sure you’ll be seeing more from these guys in 2023 😉 

I was sooo excited to see this this AM! As usual, it never disappoints! Sooooo glad baby Halpert is safe and sound! I love that Jim thinks the baby looks like a blob of jello--surely he's very familiar with jello!

Nice callback to Rolando! And I do appreciate your attention to medical detail--I hate when TV shows do the first ultrasound as an abdominal ultrasound--this was very accurate--even if Michael has to make an inappropriate comment--it is Michael after all! Loved the callback to Jim proudly posting his ultrasound pic right away too!

I love Pam's comment about clothing being art... I feel that way about my extensive jewelry collection, and call my jewelry my wearable art. It does evoke a feeling every time you wear it!

I loved the domestic bliss of Jam making the pie! (Although I think that they should just sprinkle salt on top of the pie and call it good--why risk making a third pie?) Though clearly when they get married they won't need to register for anything, it seems like Pam needs some kitchen basics! I also love that she might be warming up to Jim's pile of books! Maybe some smoothie recipes in the future?

Impressive mention of the CORRECT Four Seasons, LOL!!! Can't wait for more of this, including Thanksgiving! Looking forward to seeing what Pam will end up wearing... and how Jam will navigate no alcohol for Pam.. and her food aversions!

No more jellybeans to give, but a thousand salted caramel chocolate pies for not making us wait too long after your cliffhanger! You're the BEST!!!

Author's Response:

No you're the best!! Thank you, as always, for your wonderful reviews! They make me smile so much!!

Glad I'm doing ok with the medical stuff! As ever with this fic, I'm up to my eyeballs in research trying to get things correct, so glad it worked! The ultrasound callback was courtesy of Yellowberry!

Oh that pie definitely needs salt, trust me. If Pam is going to impress Jim's parents, she's gotta get it right!! I'm not sure she's going to be attempting any more cooking for a little while, work looks like it's going to get a little busy!

I promise the next chapter is on it's way and it won't be too far away. Thanksgiving and the parents are coming right at you! Thank you for the pies!! 

Okay, first things first, why yes, I AM procrastinating Christmas again! (Saw this great meme BTW about people asking this time of year if you're ready for the holiday and the reply was, "No, Susan, I'm not even ready for TODAY." You know, I just felt so HEARD!!) But OMG, it's totally fine when we have an HD beardy CEO Jim's giant walk in closet with a Jam mirror reflection conversation which was soooo cute! And the little baby bump part? Loooooooooved. More of that please! And I'm also super excited to see more of what fashion Pam will be wearing as her bump gets bigger. I'm a little worried for her in this skirt--and BTW, she and Jim are totally soulmates because he totally thinks she's sad about missing her skirt and not him--he just knows her love for fashion, am I right?

Pam might need to go buy some cute and fashionable maternity clothes, but I think I NEED Mindy Kaling as Kelly to say these lines you have written because they are just soooo good and speak volumes about the dysfunction that is Kelly and Ryan and twins. OMG. Just the tension that comes up when she says 4 sentences is sooo palpable! Good lord, how is Jim going to handle Lamaze with them? Also, sweet callback to Jim's fidget necklace as Pam fidgets with it--but how is Kelly missing that rock around Pam's neck? Just saying... that's not a little diamond!!

And did this chapter include smut for smut's sake? Not smut with a purpose?? You're spoiling us! Though I was incredibly terrified that someone was going to walk in and see Pam, even if it was a janitor. I love that Jim is absolutely convinced that there is a difference between FaceTime and phone sex, too.

Love my Jo Malone NBH shout out too! I just purchased a jar of the cream at Nordstrom the other day and the salesperson must have told me no less than 3 times that she wished she could "love herself as much as" I loved myself because she'd never spend $95 on body cream. Insert rolling eyes emoji. Times 100. But also, is there any question why Jim can't keep his hands and other body parts off of Pam when she smells just so delish? Bonus points to Jam for being creative and trying a FaceTime joint shower even if the technical didn't pan out. Jim might have definitely won the better half of the bet in the Creed pitch bet with Pam because Creed is so weird and difficult to work with. And maybe on second thought Pam deserved all of her virtual Jim-assisted orgasms because an extra long weekend with Helene does not sound fun at all... oh dear.. sorry you can't drink at the moment! This was such a jam packed chapter and I loved it! (Pun intended!) So much Jam even when they weren't even in the same state! This is such an epic story and I'm never gonna beg for more but I love so much when we get new chapters of this delish, sexy, hilarious and sweet AU you've created! Much love and thanks for sharing as always!

Author's Response:

Oh I feel you Susan. Literally me with everything!

Baby bump talk was all for you my friend! Had to get that in for you! (twss) And lamaze willl be fun for sure

The smut kind of had a purpose, but in the end its all just for smut's sake really hahahha! And yeah, I couldn't do that to Pam, have someone walk in. How mortifying!!!

And of course Jo Malone for you!

Thank you as ever for your EPIC review!!! 

Sorry! Somehow I posted “Great chapter!” earlier when I started my review but didn’t finish!! I am soooo happy you’re back!! We desperately missed you and this story! As usual, you never disappoint!

First of all, as a representative of the US healthcare system (good or bad, but I am), JIM. 10 minutes waiting for an appointment? That’s nothing! Good or bad… but that’s nothing! Anyways… oh Michael. It’s not lost on me that no one asks how Michael grilled his foot on the Foreman… but I agree… best not to ask Jim. Just take it for what it’s worth. I loved the bubble wrap cast…did Jim ask about mailing his foot in the episode? I do remember Stanley saying his foot liked like “Mailboxes Etc.” and so I loved that callback!

One of the best parts of that episode is the physical comedy… many times you can’t even see Michael but the sound of his crutches crashing and falling and his subsequent falls are comedic gold, and you were able to write that scene so we could HEAR the commotion Michael made even though we aren’t seeing it! Incredible!!

Poor Pam and her morning sickness… of course Jim is trying everything! I love Rolando. He’s more my style of medical professional… comforting and warm yet competent. I know you told me to trust in Michael as the doc but girl, I’m still not convinced! I’m def on Jim’s side of skepticism with that! But what a sweet scene getting to see baby Halpert!

Helene… you also have an uncanny ability to write the cringiest stuff for Helene!!! Ugggghh… Pam, I hope you enjoy the Hamptons, because Christmas with Helene (and maybe Meemaw?!?!) sounds just miserable! Hopefully Jam enjoys their day or two off before they have to deal with holiday family drama that is Helene and Gerald. I’m dreading the pregnancy reveal to Helene as much as Pam is!! Will Jim be charming enough to melt her cold hard heart? Could Pam be enough to do the same for Gerald?? Nevertheless, I suppose it’s not the holidays without some good old fashioned family drama!!!

Oh Jam… your effortless coordination of your outfits never disappoints… what a stylish chic couple!!! Pam and her neckline fiddling reminds me of Pretty Woman… both Vivian and Pam doubt their confident beauty, while Edward and Jim see it and continually encourage them to believe in it… very sweet!!

I can’t believe Kelly, Ryan, Pam, and Jim will be double dating at Lamaze… or more accurately, Kelly will likely be third wheeling… at least we know Jim will find the best possible class in NYC! Both Pam and Jim struggle slightly with boundaries… Pam with Kelly and Jim with Cathy…

That being said, I like the way you write Jim’s nonchalance and inability to see Cathy’s actions for what they are because it’s very fitting with canon. Of course Jim won’t act on anything, but I can see how it’s stressful to Pam that Jim doesn’t see it. I wonder what Cathy will have to say about baby Halpert! Clearly she’s less than thrilled of course. So sorry your Christmas was ruined, Cathy!!! But perhaps your Christmas shot with the bosses brought on Jim’s slip…

I love that Jim and Pam are joining their companies, albeit socially! Bodes well for future endeavors! I love that Jim just calmly nudges Pam’s hand down from her neckline in front of everyone and is her silent strength… but oooh… that slip up Jim? I think Pam has to be relieved both in canon and this AU that she no longer has to play the “I’m waiting to make a speech before I have alcohol” card much longer… because both canon Pam and HD Pam seem to be much less upset about the reveal than I’d imagine. So glad you are back! We missed you and your fantastic story my love! I have no more jellies, but can offer you an unlimited amount of choices from Pam’s virtual handbag collection? Or Jim’s virtual watch collection if you prefer??? You just let me know!! Thank you as always!

Author's Response:

Oh my goodness, another EPIC review!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

I'm glad to be back too, I missed this one!

Glad the Michael scene went down well! I wanted him to have a lot of physical comedy and no one really reacting to it, so glad that worked ok!!

Oh Helene, I'm never gonna like her. She's no Betsy. Will be fun when we get to meet her for sure.

The lamaze classes are going to be a HOOT! 

Yeah, Jim doesn't know what's going on with Cathy, he's still so in the dark. For now at least.  Should be fun to see what she says about the baby in the new year seeing as she stormed out of the party. And yeah, getting Jim a little tipsy was kinda her fault.

You know I'll always take one of Pam's handbags. Thank you so much!! And for this EPIC review! 

Okay, first of all, after you finish your 300 chapters of HD, we’re getting an epilogue of Christmas in London, right?!?! You’re setting it up so we’ll now, girl, you can’t disappoint us! You made me do a little deep dive on jellied eels… are they still common in the East End? Also, Pam is doing an incredible job decorating Jim apartment… what ever will these two do with two sets of Christmas decorations? When are they going to condense to one living location?!?!?! I did think Pam did a great job of “festive yet masculine, babe” and loved the cranberry blankets!

So excited for another OT/Athleap gathering!!! I cannot wait to see where that is going!!! I love that Kelly is immediately in from the whole glam perspective and Angela is in because of the practical reason that they’ll save money. Either way, it will be great fun… although now we’ll have some Cathy drama as opposed to the most recent Karen drama…

Ooh… Erin.. is she going to join the preggers team??? What is in the water at these two places?? And I can’t tell you how much I’m waiting for the official announcement to the companies that Pam and Jim are expecting! Maybe at the party? I’m just waiting for Jim to slip like in canon….

I loved Betsy coming to the city. I know it’s super important for her to smooth things over with Gerald and Jim, but I’m sure it would mean much more for Gerald to reach out on his own. However, you can’t blame her for wanting to try and make some peace at the holidays, especially if they’re going to be sharing a house for a few days! I cannot wait to see the house and the Christmas pajamas! And what Jim is getting for his mom, lol! I love how in your AU Jim decides to purchase big ticket jewelry items for Pam without even knowing the price— and how he just calmly hands over his card! Yes, Betsy, I agree that Prince Family Jewelers cannot WAIT to see Jim back again! I loved what Jim picked out… it was different and beautiful and classic and unique… and I loved the double strand chain. I think Pam will love it, and I love the thought process behind Jim’s decision to do a necklace, because I have noticed Pam fiddling with her neck line in times of stress. She will love it!

I LOVE Pam and Jim’s coordinating outfits for the gender reveal, despite how awkward a Kelly Ryan gender reveal must be… You write Ryan so loathsome and I love it. How dare he tell Jim that the love of his life is a small town 7 and a New York 6??? I love that Jim takes the higher road. Kelly as usual is hilarious, cringy, and funny— what is going to happen now that she has two boys?!?! Can’t wait to hear Angela’s thoughts on the situation now! I too hope that Jim and Pam keep the baby’s gender a surprise… I agree with Jim; there’s so few surprises in life and this is one worth waiting for.

Per usual, everything you write is fantastic, and I cannot wait to read your next install of this epic universe… I cannot wait to see what unfolds next… and how Christmas turns out—and what outfits Pam has planned for all of the parties and gatherings! You’re amazing and I just love this story!!

Author's Response:

Woahhh you're reviews just keep getting better and better! So first off thank you!

Oh god, I hope it's not 300 chapters, but at the moment it realllllly feels like it!! London is gonna be more than an epilogue :) but I'm not sure we'll be there for a year or two!! Glad you liked the Xmas decorations, had a lot of fun, as always shopping for them!

The joint Xmas party will hopefully be some fun, but yeah, Cathy will be there too... And yeah, wonder if Erin will be drinking at that party!

I adore Betsy, so I will have her in as many fics, and as much as possible always! I think there's gonna be a long way to go before Jim and Gerald make up.

So glad you noticed Pam fiddling with her necklace! I'm been planting that for over 20 chapters, so glad I was finally able to get to the small reveal for that!! 

I'm happy Ryan came across ok, I'm never sure how to write him. Kelly on the other hand I love writing for!!

Thank you so much for the epic review!!!!! Hope the next chapter doesn't disappoint! 

You never disappoint with each chapter of HD.. always something to surprise me, delight me, and make me laugh! I'm seriously committed to making this into an actual film. We're on this!

Jim is very sweet with his hot sauce gesture... and I do like the role Cathy seems to play in this fic--because much like canon, she seems to be insignificant and just borderline annoying. Yes, she doesn't do her job, which is a problem--but clearly, Jim and Pam are not threatened by her presence--and I love that. I hope that the second trimester is better for Jim and Jim's... member??? He's so patient... and calm. I hope he enjoys Pam's new "energy", because he deserves it! Also, I love that they are trying to cook! It would be so fun to see them at a cooking class, or recreating at home!

I love that Michael was the recreator of the flashing... still keeping it weird! He was very sweet in this scene, tearing up at the heartbeat, which was heartwarming. I loved some of his lines which I know I heard from canon, and his ventures to Abracadabra, who knows if we'll see some of his purchases??

I love where the Awards are--beautiful location for beautiful people! I think it's perfect for Athleap and Ordinary Things to sit together--yes, a motley crew, but setting the stage nicely for a Jam power company or a Jam joint venture perhaps? The outfits are on point, for everyone, including Angela. Sorry to hear that Dwight is experiencing problems with his burger machine.. has it been sold to companies yet? Perhaps still in the ironing out the kinks phase. Of course Pam has the most incredible outfit of all, and my favorite scene is when Kelly spots Jim and says, "Fuck me". We alone need the movie for this scene of beardy, sexy, dressed up Jim (amazing find, BTW) and a gorgeous, sexy, fashionista with a secret pregnancy Pam in that leather dress and spectacular shoes! I love that they are so comfortable together now, with sweet little moments of affection where he puts his arm around her, and the little kisses... I'm sure Karen missed them (and may I point out, she's a Karen with an E and not a Karyn with a Y, so not surprised she's our villan). But there's no mistaking that they're an item--and I like that. I'm a little concerned that their news will be aired tonight--Pam seems to be pretty intent on keeping it quiet and there are a few people in attendance who know, so it seems dangerous! Maybe Jim spills it as in canon?! Ooooh Karen's outfit... so different from Pam's... love that visual so much! Andy was so Andy in this, from the Cockney accent to forgetting his wallet... I'd almost like to see what he's wearing too! And poor Nellie and her magician phobia!

I loved the Neiman scene and it sets us up for all kind of great storyline... Jim buying Pam a Neiman? Jim taking Pam to Paris for Christmas? YES! Jim encouraging Pam's painting and more art-based side, including a nursery mural? Maybe! As usual, amazing. Perfect. My favorite! Would totally give more jellies if I could... hope my serious devotion to this epic story makes up for my lack of jellies currently! Can't wait for the next chapter!

Author's Response:

Oh my goodness, your reviews are getting longer than the chapters!! I appreciate each and every one of them SO MUCH <3 And god, I would LOVE this to be a film!!

Thats exactly it, Cathy IS insignificant. She's just....there.

I'm sure Jam's love life will be back to normal when Pam's up to it, don't worry. Cooking class however? I'm not sure that's on their horizon!!

Oh Jam are a total power couple. I'm also in love with how they look and the hotel! Definitely not in love with Karen's outfit heheh

Ahh yes, the Neiman setup. Lots of that to come throughout the fic, so good spot!

Thank you SO much for the review! 

I think this is one of my favorite chapters ever of this story! I loved how supportive Jim and Pam were of each other! Despite them only being together for a month, they really act for each other’s interests and are better together.

I loved the use of the canon whoopie cushion! Too bad Jim didn’t get to pull his pranks! I love how sweet Betsy was to Pam (as was the whole family) about her pregnancy. I hope we get some sweet Pam/Betsy scenes. I love the juxtaposition of Pam getting what she needs from Betsy potentially as a mother figure but Jim not getting what he needs from his dad. Glad Mark recognized the awkward situation too.

Oh Gerald. Life experience tells me he probably had his own issues with his father as well. I hope Jim continues to stay steady in his desire to work hard but play harder, and spend time with his friends, Pam, and their new little family. I am glad he got some of his frustration out toward Gerald, too.

You could feel the comfort Jim got from Pan once they were back at the correct Four Seasons. I love how he immediately goes to her belly and is cognizant of her bump! Though the shower scene was awkward, Pam made it less so… love that she’s taking care of her man, especially since he takes such good care of her!

I hope Black Friday does not disappoint for Jim and Pam! I see her as someone who has plans to get some luxury deals! Though maybe it will be a little more relaxed as she’s preggers now. Maybe she and Jim will find something for the baby?

As always, this is so great. You know that. Thanks for putting in such hard work for us. I’d love to JK and JF do this on the big screen! Thank you thank you thank you! In the spirit of this chapter, I am thankful for you and your writing!

Author's Response:

Well to start off, thank you thank you thank you for your amazing review! I was pretty proud of this one, so glad that you enjoyed it so much!

I was actually trying to get more pranks into this chapter, but a) they didn't really fit with what was happening and b) I couldn't think of any! But we'll be back with the Halperts at Christmas, so hopefully I'll think of something by then!

Yeah I feel there's still a lot to unpack with Gerald and his own dad. I think we need some light hearted Jam back though after that chapter so we'll explore it later on 🤣

Ah I'm not sure these two millionaires will be super fussed over Black Friday. And don't forget, they've got a trip planned!! Baby shopping will be coming up soon, don't you worry :)

Oh man I would LOVE this to be a movie with them in it. It literally plays in my head and I'm there just scrambling to write it all down and hope you guys can see what I see!

Thank you for this EPIC review! I am thankful you enjoy this so much!! 

As always, perfection! Such a great mix of funny and charming and sweet and serious. I love when you post a new chapter! Thanks for the shout out and it’s worked in perfectly! I love that Jim is just an ordinary guy… Pam’s Ordinary Guy. But, he’s also so not..

3 cars? (Cute throwback to 3 kitchens!) Two houses? A secret dog? (I am in AWE of how you link back to other stories!!!!) And clearly a lot to unpack with Jim’s dad— which Pam CLEARLY senses. You’ve written such a detailed love story for them that it IS easy to forget that they’ve only been together (albeit inseparably) for a month or so, and it’s a realistic reminder that they are jumping in way deep waaaaayyy fast… but since this is a rom com, it will all be sunshine and rainbows, right? Right. Glad we agree! I think a big key to that will be Pam and Jim breaking open his dad issues, which Pam seems way on top of already… which I love. I love how she is fiercely protective of him and tells him so already.

I completely agree with Pam; she and Jim looked way too similar, and was so proud that she had an equally beautiful alternative outfit in a snap! Loved Jim’s outfit too, and I loooooove Pam’s brown boots so im so glad they were able to make a reappearance!

How darling and sweet were Pam’s gifts? I think it showed her desire to make a great impression and also how hard she wants Jim’s fam to be into her. I know she says she isn’t a kid person, but her gifts were so perfectly chosen and seasonally appropriate that how can she not be good with kids???

And oh, your cliffhanger… well, I was wondering how Jam would broach the subject of Pam not joining Gerald in a tipple post dinner… guess Vanessa did it for them! Surprise Halperts! There’s a part of me that wants to see Jim and Pam slowly back away to the front door and leave… thank GOD Jim refused to let them stay at his parents house! Hopefully he’s booked a beautiful room at the CORRECT Four Seasons!

Beautiful as always… and ever awaiting your next chapter! What would you like since I have no more jelly beans? How about a million dollars to shop in Pam’s closet?!?!?! Thanks for always brightening my day with this AU!

Author's Response:

And as always, your reviews are just so wonderful to read. So a HUGE thank you!

Your suggestion for the tie was just wonderful and so perfectly timed, so THANK YOU for that! And anymore ideas are so very welcome!! Love the Ordinary Guy reference there!

Thank you! I had a lot of fun with those references, in particular Scamp.

Yeah, it's very easy to forget it's only been a month. I'm having to keep a very detailed timeline to keep things straight!! But don't worry, it is a rom com, so we'll have some ups and downs, but I'm sure everything will work out just fine :)

I guess Vanessa took the worry out of it for them! But yeah, will be interesting to see what comes next!

And THANK YOU! I would LOVE to shop for real in Pam's closet!!

Thanks for the wonderful review! 

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These two are just magic together… and I love that they are sharing their souls with each other… this time on Jim’s part. I love the reveal of Pam’s secret too. Can’t wait to see her birthday present and their “drinks thing” where Pam meets Jim’s people…. I also adore the details and live for the end of the chapter pics! So fun to have that visual! Do either of them ever cook?!?!? Please post soon! Great AU! And mention in OL!!!!

Author's Response:

I love that you love them :) Jim'll be finding out about Pam's secret soon, don't worry! His birthday party is up next, so that should be fun haha! And no, I don't think they do cook. Apart from Jim's grilled cheese!

Glad you like all the pics! It drives me crazy until I can find just the right ones, so very happy to hear they're appreciated!

Thanks so much for the review, you've really made my day :) If you ever join the MTT discord, come say hi!