Oh this is always such a lovely surprise! And I loved this! How sweet to see Jim and Pam in their red shirts celebrating again! Oh Pam… She really reveals it all to Kelly all the time!

I absolutely adored Jim and his pros and cons list. I adore that scene with him and Michael in the conference room season 6 when Jim tries to make a list and it was great placement for it in this chapter!

Pam’s Pjs are super cute… a little worried about what the doc will say given her history, but I trust in you and your AU! I love protective Jim… but Pam cracked me up when she took off! And Pam… don’t ruin daddy for Jim!

As usual, great work! Always anxiously await your next installment! Loved the Alfredo call back too— can’t wait to see the next batch of characters show up… and Angela’s shaming of the result of this relationship based on fornication! 50 million jelly beans for you!

Author's Response:

Glad you picked up on the red shirts :) different company event, but same outcome!

Yes! I love that scene with Jim's lists too. Felt like it would be a good place to have it here too. I think you can expect a lit more of this to come too!

Yeah poor Jim and 'daddy' hopefully it's not all ruined for him just yet!

Glad you liked the Alfredo's reference, I really liked that one heh!

Thank you for all the jellybeans!! I'll get the next update done as quickly as I can for you!! 

Loved this as always! Even though it’s a cliffhanger, I love that they have confessed their love, especially using the great canon lines. I’m still intrigued about Pam’s cluster of “symptoms”… but I feel better about it knowing they both are seriously committed to this relationship and each other.

Jim’s work travel came out of left field, but these two can handle anything! The fall outfits were super cozy too, setting the scene!

Packer was so cringeworthy— can’t wait to see where the rest of the characters fit in! And the story of Penny was so sweet— love JAM connecting and sharing their past.

As always, fantastic work! I anxiously await the next chapter!

Author's Response:

Glad this chapter didn’t disappoint!!

Apologies for the cliffhanger! I promise I’ll update as soon as I can but it will be a little while!

And yes! Definitely wanted them committed to each other even though it’s not been that long that they’ve been together, which is kinda why these chapters have just been going on a bit more than I expected them to!

Glad you liked all the fall stuff, was a lot of fun to research all of it. Boy do I wish I could spend some time in Pound Ridge!

Lots more of your favourites coming soon, won’t be too long until we meet them!

Thanks so much for the review!! 

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Oh my gosh! I just adore this story! It’s so much fun and so interactive with the pictures! It’s almost like I can see this like it was filmed! I’m an OR nurse and just got off of a long ass 12 hour shift with a zillion cases and no break since lunch—what a treat to open this at the end and be transported to this sexy, funny, posh, sweet world of CEO JAM! I love Jim’s playfulness, and think the ‘I love yous’ are coming soon! Is it just me, or are there little hints of a knocked up Pam? Mostly, I loved her confidence in this chapter. How can you not when Jim so clearly demonstrates his love and adoration for you in front
of his friends and family!? Will we ever know what Jim’s bday gift from Pam was? Incredible work!

Author's Response:

Oh thank you so much! I love how much you love this, it makes me so happy!! So glad I could help with something to unwind with at the end of a huge shift too!

There very well could be some hints, you’ll just have to wait and see :)

I’m sure we’ll find out what the present was soon enough, don’t you worry

Thank you so much for the review! 

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Still love this story! Not in love with Cathy… but can’t wait for Jim and Pam’s Friday reunion!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much! So happy to hear that!

Yeah Cathy is the worst, she just ruins everything in every universe 😬 

FINALLY I'm doing an official review for this--however, I think you did get an in person review from me in London and how many people can say that?! Thanks for your patience--and I'm SO GLAD THIS IS BACK!!! I needed HD Jim and Pam so much! I'm so disappointed that Gerald can't get his act together... I'm worried that he and Jim won't find some resolution until it's too late. We don't see a ton of Betsy, or out of story Betsy, but sometimes I wish she was more forceful with Gerald and supportive of Jim. She lets Jim go away far too easily, in my opinion.

BUT I do LOVE Pam reminding Jim that "they" are three now, because that is very sweet and adorable and very true! Their tiny family will always support each other and I love it.

Girl. The whole Helene's apartment scene was soooo funny!!! Pam was SO worked up!! It was funny and yes, why are Jim's pants so tight?? Not that I'm complaining, but to meet the mom? I get it Pam, I do. I ADORED her snapping at Jim when he told her that she shouldn't get worked up-- I mean, that perfectly illustrated how worked up she was! And you write the cringiest Helene ever... she hates men but she's attracted to Jim? Oh Helene... now we know why Pam tries to steer clear.

I felt the cold breeze when we met Meemaw. Good lord.. that icy demeanor! I loved that bit about the booties on Helene's carpet, and especially when it was called back moments later by Helene herself. So hilarious! I loved Penny hiding in the kitchen, when Pam was going to "go and um" (GREAT line, by the way). The exasperation was so evident between the two and funny. I could almost follow Pam's line of thought that she could hide this baby from Helene and Meemaw--because it does seem almost as bad as she was making it out to be. But I did love Pam just ripping off the bandaid and telling her fam about the pregnancy when she couldn't partake in the wine. And that was BRILLIANT use of the canon, darling, sweet moment and line of Jim's "Wow! There is is!" One of my favorite parts of this chapter. Jim did a great job of defending his and Pam's choices--in fact, they both do, with the other person's family--but that's real life isn't it? You just can't always be objective with your own crazy people--but I loved Jim's calm but firm defense of their situation.

They definitely deserved every second of that vacation, good lord! R15, excellent swimsuit choice for Jim! Loved it! And what good is a private villa pool if you can't get it on with your sexy significant other in a tropical paradise?? Thanks for allowing Jam to have a moment of passion despite your policy of only essential smut.

I'm glad Pam said "wait" to Jim's proposal. She's going to say yes, and he's going to ask--but they're doing it on their timetable and I respect that. Even though Meemaw does not. And there we go with that sweet Pam reminder that she and the baby are not going anywhere. Great chapter!

Well look at that! You're back; HD's back, and now, the epic reviews are back too! As always thanks for . It was lovely to dish over this in person--such fun that I will always treasure! Can't wait for more!

Author's Response:

You spoil me with these reviews, thank you so so much!!

I love how much you loved the booties but. That made me laugh so much to write it!!

Hopefully I’ll get the next chapter out soon for you!! 

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Again, totally different universe that I wouldn’t normally read, but you’re writing JAM so well that I don’t mind it! They are sweet, funny, and falling for each other. Love your use of canon characters, Jim’s relationship with Dwight, and am excited to see what happens— IF they get out of this! Great job!

Author's Response:

So glad you’re liking it even if it’s not something you usually go for! I’m having fun writing them in this scenario.  

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This story is sooooo good! I love the juxtaposition of this sweet, beautiful, tender love developing between Jim and Pam and the harsh, ugly, cold environment they are currently in. They talk about how JK and JF had chemistry?? You are writing that with words!!!! The sexual tension between Jim and Pam in this story is fabulous. When are they going to kiss??? The waiting is killing me! Well, there was that little kiss from Jim on Pam’s finger…

I hope you are building this up for a great payoff… because I can only imagine that it’s going to be AMAZING! Thanks for sharing you writing talents with us!

Author's Response:

I won’t give any spoilers! You’ll just have to read and see! :) 

 I’m really glad you’re liking it even if it’s not what you usually go for. Thank you for giving it a chance. 

I’m trying to put ALL OF THE TENSION from their Office relationship into this story as well. It wouldn’t be a Jim/Pam story if it didn’t have that crucial element to it. 

Thank you for your review! 

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I loved this little collection of firsts! Very sweet and succinct and said it all about JAM. I would love one from Pam’s point of view too! But not before another chapter of Hello Daddy! J/k; but not really ;) Excellent as always!

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!!

Oh a Pam one is a great idea! We'll have to see if I can squeeze that in one day/YB deserves it!

Thanks so much for the review! 

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This was so good! I thought it brought up some really interesting points! Although we aren’t privy to the behind the scenes Roy, it’s very telling that Jim has saved these mementos from his relationship with Pam.. and when presented this way, it’s almost surprising that Pam didn’t see the difference before as early as the teapot. Very nice! Only critique is that I think Jim is wrong, clearly his portrayer JK is excellent at growing a beard!!😂 Excellent work as always! Looking forward to next Hello Daddy!

Author's Response:

Yes! That's partly why I wanted to write this. It still confuses me how Pam received THAT gift, and didn't see it as anymore more than a friendship, especially coupled with Roy who didn't care what he got her.

The beard thing made me giggle when I wrote it. I'm sure he could definitely play Santa these days. Hello Santa ;)

Thanks so much for the review! 

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Oh this is so good! You so vividly create this picture of this AU and it’s perfection! Pam and Jim have such palpable sexual tension and it’s amazing! And her introduction to Scamp? Loved it! Can’t wait for more… what a place to stop us!!! Excellent work!!

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Ooh… love the title and love this song!! This is fantastic! I love the AU and yet Jim and Pam have that same instant magnetic attraction right off the bat! Can’t wait to read more! I adored the line about Jim not caring about being the first, but wanting to be the last. Amazing!! Please give us more!!

Author's Response: I probably will write more! It was originally a one chapter deal, but the response was great! So now I need to think of how I want to continue it! Thanks for reading :)

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Per usual, I love everything you write! This is gold and really picks up on the sweet relationships the Office ladies could and can have. Questions/Comments:
1. Was that first chapter anywhere around the time of the Jim talking head: “if I am sell mushed peas to my daughter, I can sell anything!”
2. Will you write us a fanfic about what Pam did (at Meredith’s suggestion that allowed him to agree to a visit from the Scott’s? You know, Smut for Smut’s Sake!
3. I love little glimpses into post Office Austin Jam… my fave!
4. Do you really think Jim will get a vasectomy? I always thought there would be one more… planned or surprise, I think they would.
5. Is Michael really the one to talk Jim into a vasectomy? Snip snap, snip snap, snip snap!!! I feel like Michael would steer Jim faaaar away!!!
6. Loved the ladies connection.. while remaining in character, they showed love, respect, encouragement, and understanding for each other’s lives and in this crazy world, we so need that. Definitely like a convo with your girlfriends!! Even the gyn!!
7. I’d 100% live vicariously through Pam’s sex life with her hunky hubby Jim… very believable!!!

Love everything you do… you’re so very talented! Thanks for sharing it with us all!

Author's Response:

I shall do my best to answer the questions!

1.  No, it would have been way after  I think mushed carrots was season 7 and this chapter is set in season 8

2. Absolutely not hahahha!! Mainly because I have NO idea what it was haha!

3. I love Austin Jam fics too!

4. Im sure he’d get one after the next surprise hehe!

5. Oh absolutely Michael is the worst choice, but it’s more that he’s gone through it so many times, he can assure Jim it wouldn’t hurt!

6. Yeah they were a lot of fun. Us girls gotta stick together!

7. Hehehe I’m sure there will be more of that to come in other fics!

Thank you so so much for your lovely comments as always!! d84;a039;d84;a039;d84;a039;

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What a sweet story… loved the Cece spelling to make it really realistic… I loved how Cece captured a little glimpse of Austin life and how she really sees the love of Jim and Pam and their family… the brown Es are such a cute prank for Jim to play on his kiddos… so age appropriate and of course he’d pass on his love of pranking to them! I love how Cece calls everyone Mr. and Miss and that the Scranton relationships are still alive and well. Lovely little fan fic!! Thanks so much for sharing!

Author's Response:

Brown Es were my favorite April Fool's Joke to play on my kids when they were little.

Thanks for your review.