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The Sacred Geometry of Chance by girl7 Rated: M [Reviews - 44] 20
Summary:

This will be a series of self-contained chapters (oneshots) exploring various "what ifs" pertaining to episodes spanning seasons one through three. Each chapter will examine how things would've gone differently if either Jim or Pam had responded to a given situation the way that (most) fans had wanted or almost expected them to.

For example, the first chapter focuses on how things would've happened differently if Jim had confessed during those twenty-seven seconds of silence on the booze cruise when we were all holding our breath and hoping he would.

Among the other chapters I have mapped out: What if all the reminders of Jim in "Gay Witch Hunt" had provoked not a small, sad smile from Pam at the end of the episode, but rather, had motivated her to take action -- drive to Stamford to see him for the first time in four months? Or what if Jim had responded to Pam's text in "Diwali" via a post-Jagermeister phone call? What if Jim had walked in on Pam crying at the end of "Back From Vacation"? (...You get the idea.)

Again, though, each chapter will be confined to an episode, so it will essentially be a series of oneshots that are unrelated to each other.


Categories: Alternate Universe, Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Humor, In Stamford, Inner Monologue, Romance, Steamy, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 6304 Read Count: 10158 ePub Downloads: 11
[Report This] Published: July 21, 2008 Updated: January 16, 2009
Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 22, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: I fear I have nothing to give / and I have so much to lose..../ there's nothing I'd like better than to fall

First of all, I love the song you have choosen for this chapter. I think the premise of the story is very creative.

I love the tone of this chapter, filled w/ just the right amount of angst and hope. The words that Jim tells Pam are so heartbreaking. I think the end of the chapter where Jim tells Pam "I know it's complicated." and  "And that's okay. ...I can wait." Are so true to the real Jim. He knew that his confession of love would be hard for Pam and here he is patient w/ her. I think that is the true essence of Jim's understanding of Pam.  He knew that his confession would shake up her world and you have made him wait for her.

Call and Answer by uncgirl Rated: T [Reviews - 66] 38
Summary: What if Jim answered Pam's text from "Diwali"?  This is an AU look at what have might happened if, in his drunkeness, Jim texted her back. 
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: None
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 7459 Read Count: 17816 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: July 25, 2008 Updated: July 30, 2008
Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

The conversation was great filled w/ drama and heartache. I think Angry!Jim is the honest Jim. I like how even though Jim is drunk he is able to be honest with Pam and call her out on how much he hurt her. I think this is an important conversation for them to have.

Author's Response:

I really wanted for us to get this conversation somewhere.  I mean he needed to say it, and I have always felt that she needed to scream at him a little.  Well, thus the beauty of fanfic.  I didn't get it on the show per se, so I made it up.  I hope all is well with you!  On a side note, I did register for a week long program teaching in a local school, sort of a trying out the whole teaching thing....we'll see how that goes :-)

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I think you have captured Jim's desperate attempt to forget Pam when you are describing what goes on in his head:   Would she stay in a dead end relationship with a man that never truly loved her?  It never lasted.  His thoughts were always inevitably drawn back to Scranton and Pam.   Very nice story. I am excited to read more.

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

The morning after… I think it’s very enlightening to Pam she finally realized how hurt Jim was after Casino Night. Unfortunately, Pam realized the truth only after the harshness and honesty of her conversation w/ Jim the previous night. The visual of Pam in the break room suddenly looking old was a great visual of the physical toll Jim’s absence and words took on Pam.   I like that this story is a realistic approach about how Pam and Jim where at that time in their “love story.” Both still hurt and angry with each other for what happened and for what did not happen.  (Sidebar: congratulations on taking the first step to a possible life change… if you love it, it will be a perfect fit for you.)

Author's Response:

I think that the whole thing with Pam in this chapter was something I really learned about her by writing this.  I'll admit I don't ponder on internal motivation that much with the show outside of when I read good fic or if I'm writing.  So I hadn't thought that deeply about whether or not she understood his scars.  Especially in light of her actions in S3.  But in writing it, I thought about how he would suddenly seems so complex in the morning whereas she had always seen him lighthearted and happy.  I'm thrilled that it turned out and read well, and I actually I love that it gave me the chance to learn more about Pam.

Thanks for the encouraging words.  I was thinking today, I mean worst case scenario, I make a change and come back to law when I'm not so burnt out.  I think I would love it though.  I hope that you are also doing well.  As I said, you live in a state with one of the hardest tests EVER.  I'll be rooting for you, you're going to do it! 

Philly Jim by wendolf Rated: M [Reviews - 380] 118
Summary: Past Featured StoryIs there life and love after Jam?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Future, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Other, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 33 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 64237 Read Count: 83859 ePub Downloads: 15
[Report This] Published: July 28, 2008 Updated: September 05, 2008
Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 31, 2008 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9

Thank you for opening up so much about yourself in the previous chapter. Also even though the pairing of Jim / Other may not be popular one, I think the whole point of Fanfic is to explore a different world with the characters that we love. Emily wanting to be Jim's Pam is such a vulnerable and heartbreaking thing for her to think. The ghost of Pam if not only lingering in her apartment but probably between her and Jim as well. Poor Emily -- wait until she watches Season 4 and all the great JAM moments. Also, I think I like her a little bit more because she doesn't text (because I don't either).

Jim/Pam -- it's frustrating to watch them slowly fall apart. I think what makes their unraveling so believable in this story. It is a gradual change for them. It's not happening over night. The last line: Then we made love as if our bodies were trying to say all the things our mouths couldn’t. Great line, filled w/ sadness and passion. And capturing the mood of their new years eve and upcoming new year.

 



Author's Response: Well said, Alamos! The point of writing in general (at least for me) is to explore characters and the choices they make and the things that make us human. So I agree that even in fic, it\'s fun to shake things up a bit sometimes. And yes, Jim and Pam\'s falling apart is not happening overnight. It rarely does, right? (And I don\'t text either, so *air high five*!) Thank you so much for your feedback and support!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5

I am still here following this story -- I can handle Pam and Jim w/ other people if the story is written well, like this one.

I think it's kind of cute that Jim has kissed Emily yet and that he called her "Em." Also Emily's attraction to Jim is very believable (I mean he looks like JKras).

Pam and Jim returning to Scranton --Once again I like how you are able to descibe the beginning of the end of their relationship through Jim's eyes: She seemed sort of unfamiliar. 



Author's Response: I feel so much better tonight than I did this afternoon, when I thought all my work for this story had been for naught and no one wanted to read it. So thanks, Alamos, for sticking with me. And, yeah . . . I didn\'t think it too much of a stretch that someone new would find Jim attractive. I mean, hello? :-) I was more worried about creating a character that Jim would find attractive. Hopefully I\'ve succeeded a little bit. Thanks again!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

First of all I like the structure of the story. I like seeing how Jim's relationship w/ Emily is growing in comparison of his relationship w/ Pam.  

Emily as a prankster? Nice touch. Of course this makes her more attractive to Jim. It will be interesting to see how much "baggage" from Pam he brings into this new relationship w/ Emily.

Jim's connection to Pam is evident in their phone calls: almost undetectable to the average person, but I sensed a tightness that had never been there before. Pam distancing herself from Pam is so sad and heartbreaking to read.

 

 



Author's Response: Alamos, thanks again for your review. The structure is something that came to me suddenly, so I\'m glad it\'s working. I like not telling the whole break-up story at once, from beginning to end. I like the idea of the angst being interspersed with evidence that Jim (and Pam) are ultimately okay.

Yeah, I couldn\'t resist Emily pulling one on Jim. I think Pam was a prankster WITH Jim or because of Jim\'s influence, but I just don\'t see her pulling many without him (or before she met him). Emily, though . . . I sort of see her as having a more extroverted playful side.

Yes, it\'s hard to watch Pam distancing herself from Jim, isn\'t it? I went through a similar phase (growing pains) with Mr. Wendolf and it was excruciatingly painful for both of us (lucky for us, we got through it). So I know a bit of what I speak (write). Thanks so much for reading!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Okay Emily's teacher... Now I am going to have to like her. Jim's coffee choice of regular coffee is so Jim: simple and classic. I like Emily's sincerity and "connection" with Jim. Their banter seems very organic.

Pam in NY - Jim feeling like Roy? That's an original take on how Jim could feel like in Pam's new world.  I think it's interesting that Jim recognizes that Pam is "evolving" while he is standing still.



Author's Response: Yeah, who doesn\'t like a teacher, right? And I just couldn\'t see Jim taking more than three or four words to order a coffee (you know, none of that \"I\'ll have a venti lite caramel mochiato no whip\" etc.) (I don\'t even drink coffee, so I\'m not even sure HOW to order a coffee like that.) And I remember reading in the Treehouse about a fan encounter with JK recently where he ordered just a black coffee. So sexy for some reason. Also glad you like the banter. I hope it is reminiscent of Pam and Jim but a little different. I think Emily is a little more confident that Pam was.
Yeah, and Jim feeling like Roy -- kinda makes sense a bit, doesn\'t it? I hope so. Thanks for reading and reviewing Alamos. So appreciated!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

The possibility of Jim and Pam not ending up together is one that I am willing to accept in the fanfic world. I think you have captured Jim's voice wonderfully. Especially his need to have a private life away from the cameras. His encounter w/ Emily I am sure isn't accidental. So it will be interesting where that goes.



Author's Response: Thanks Alamos! I\'m counting on people being a little more forgiving of this story since it comes from me and not from Greg Daniels ;-) But thanks so much for reading and reviewing. Emily is no Pam, but perhaps she might be a better fit for Jim? Possible? Maybe....

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 28, 2008 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Thanks for the quick updates. It has definitely helped w/ the Monday Blues. The interaction between Emily and Jim does seem like you described "easy". We know how Jim flirted w/ Pam and it's refreshing to see him flirting and fall in love (?) with some that is  funny, witty and smart. Without stress or frustration.

  I "care" so much for Jim and Pam (even though they are fictional-right?) that in this world you have created a viable relationship between Jim and Emily. Emily seems to be the ray of hope that Jim needs.



Author's Response: Are they fictional? Sometimes I wonder... Anyway, I\'m so glad Emily seems worthy of Jim. That was one of my biggest fears. Thanks again, Alamos! Your reviews have brightened my crazy Monday!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: July 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7

Emily is addicted to watching Jim! (Who isn’t?)  Even though Emily has fallen for Jim, I love that she is able to see past that and see how much Jim really loved Pam. It’s a unique situation she is in, watching the man she likes in love with someone else.  But I think you write her with integrity and compassion.  She seems to be a strong, centered and secure lady. Which I think is the perfect fit for Jim in this story.    Jim/Pam: Dairy Queen! That was my family’s dessert last night. Very suburban visual of a family. And who doesn’t want Dairy Queen for dessert?  Jim’s insecurity about his future w/ Pam is difficult to read but you have made a very plausible scenario. Three months in NYC could most definitely change Pam for the better and the worse. And unfortunately it appears that Jim may not fit into Pam’s new life.

Author's Response: Yeah, I could almost picture Emily getting sucked into Jim and Pam\'s story, just like we all did. Can you imagine being the one to date him after Pam? Yikes. Talk about a tough act to follow... And I\'m totally with you on the DQ! That\'s one of our favorite stomping grounds.

Yeah, Jim\'s struggling is hard to watch, but I think he\'s going to come to some realizations, soon. Hopefully it all won\'t be too painful... Thanks again for reading and reviewing, Alamos!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 05, 2008 Title: Chapter 12: Chapter 12

The first part of this chapter has me rooting for Emily and Jim. (Would they be "Jem"? That might be a little too much). What makes this first part so powerful is how understanding and compassionate Emily is being to Jim and his predicament. Her video to him was genuis, sincere, and playful. 

This line stood out for me:  Instead we hurt each other with our silence.  It's such an honest realization coming from Jim. We have seen this happen on TO all the time. That is the silent between them that has hurt them the most. Also in real life, in a relationship our failure to speak is much more damaging then speaking the truth. That's why I think their break up is very believable. When two people don't speak up about their fears, wants, insecurities, and hopes there is a break down of communciation which ineveitable is the cause of the relationship. Even though I love Jim and Pam together, I think in this story, you have been respectful to the characters and their relationship.

I think I read somewhere that you are going to give us Pam's view. It will be interesting to compare the two POVs.



Author's Response: Yes, Alamos! Thank you. That\'s exactly what I think -- Jim and Pam love each other, but if you don\'t communicate, any relationship can fail. It\'s truly sort of inevitable. And yes, I truly hope to do a companion fic with Pam\'s POV. Hopefully soon. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 06, 2008 Title: Chapter 17: Chapter 17

I have enjoyed this story so much. I think you are true to the characters in YOUR story. I know that it's hard for people to read Pam in a negative light or to have Jim think "bad" things about her ... But this is YOUR story and I think you are telling it w/ honesty and intergrity. Additionally this is a true fan fic story because you are telling the story of Jim and Pam through eyes of someone else yours and Emilys. 

Author's Response: God bless you Alamos! Truly, I appreciate this. I\'ve been struggling today with the idea that somehow I\'m not communicating what I wanted to with this story, but then a wise fanfic veteran advised me to write what I want to write and let the chips (and reviews) fall where they may. But I\'m so glad that it makes sense to you and that you are enjoying it. So... thanks again.

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 25: Chapter 25

This is such a fun, fast and witty chapter. The dialoogue between Emily and her sister is such a natural banter between two sisters. I am glad that Emily is getting some stregnths from her sister. Also Jim Halpert is on my list. :)

In your response to your Chapter End Notes -- I like the pace of this story, the relationship between Jim and Emily is progressing naturally and organically. Take your time I am enjoying the ride. (TWSS).



Author's Response: Thanks Alamos! Yeah, Jim (or John) is totally on my list. Number one slot at the moment! ;-) Glad you enjoyed the banter -- it was so much fun to write. I\'m also glad you don\'t mind the rambling story. I do feel like each chapter has a purpose, but I hadn\'t intended it to go on quite this long. But it feels right and so ... it is what it is. Thanks again for reading and your comments!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 27: Chapter 27

It's hard for me to hear Jim tell someone else that he loves them other than Pam. But in this context it seems to fit. I can see in THIS story why he loves Emily. I like how you handled Emily's confrontation of the ring w/ Jim. She was honest yet she apprehensive and unsure about his response. It is reasonable and understandable for her to have some insecurities about finding the ring.   And Jim in the shower-- always a good time.

Author's Response: Ah... Jim in the shower is nice, isn\'t it? *sigh* Thanks so much for continuing to read, Alamos, and for your insightful comments. Always, always welcome!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: September 04, 2008 Title: Chapter 31: Epilogue - part 1

No freakin' way! - Wow, what an ending... A perfect ending to this story -- Thanks for leaving us with such a cliff hanger. Will there be a part two?

This story has entertained me so much this past month. I know that Jim w/ "OTHER" is a controversial topic but I think you handled the break up of Jim/Pam and the relationship of Jim / Emily well. It was so easy to see why Jim fell for Emily, her easiness and kindess towards him was evident. The inevitable break up of Jim and Pam in the parallel story was so carefully written and crafted, it was easy to see why they broke up in THIS story.  Thank you once again this story helped during the TO Summer Dry Spell.



Author's Response: Thanks so much Alamos. I\'m glad you could see why Jim fell for Emily. We always look at Jim and Pam as so \"perfect\" for each other (and they are a really amazing couple) -- but what if Jim found someone even perfecter (I know that\'s not really a word)? Someone with Pam\'s humor and modesty, but a little braver and a little more confident. Someone not afraid to tell Jim from the beginning how important he is to her. To me, this was an exercise in proving that relationships have a lot of facets and Jim and Pam\'s cuteness and banter are just one facet of theirs. Anyway, I\'m so glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for being a loyal reader and reviewer!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: September 05, 2008 Title: Chapter 32: Epilogue - part 2

Woman, you are killing me... But I am glad that this story keeps going. Who will prevail and have Jim's heart?

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: September 05, 2008 Title: Chapter 33: Epilogue - part 3

I knew it would go this way -- because Jim would not have dumped Emily's "ass" at the school concert. I want him to be w/ Pam always but in this story he deserves to be w/ Emily. I will be waiting of "Scranton/NCY Pam."

Would You Still Love Me? by italianfood Rated: MA [Reviews - 160] 74
Summary: Jim wants to stop Pam's engagement to Roy, but is forced to watch it all play out because of an obligation to Roy. How far will he let it go though?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Roy, Roy
Genres: Angst, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 19 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 39464 Read Count: 40032 ePub Downloads: 24
[Report This] Published: August 04, 2008 Updated: February 24, 2011
Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 05, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: I could make you happier

This is AU to the extreme -- I like the playful (flirtatious?) banter between Jim and Pam at the beginning. Jim and Roy and brothers? Nice twist. Poor Jim it doesn't matter what world he is in, he still has to watch Pam w/ Roy.

Author's Response: I know, you think in an alternate universe I\'d make things easier for him. Gosh.

Clay Pot by Colette Rated: T [Reviews - 78] 44
Summary: Past Featured StoryS3, set between Traveling Salesman and The Return.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past
Characters: Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Weekend
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4109 Read Count: 27953 ePub Downloads: 5
[Report This] Published: August 11, 2008 Updated: August 13, 2008
Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 11, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Invitation

Just when I thought it was going to be another boring Monday, there is a new story from you. I like the setting of this story for Jim and Pam, this was a very delicate and awkward time for them so it will be interesting to see what twist you take. This is a great visual: his expression must have resembled a child's, just told he was going to the doctor’s office for a vaccination

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 11, 2008 Title: Chapter 2: You must be happy

The uneasiness between them is so sad and so frustrating. But during this time all they did was make small talk and so the uneasiness between them is very realistic. I like Pam's choice of clothing, simple, understated and classic. And to Jim she is still the most beautiful woman in the world.



Author's Response: That frustration and uneasiness was so relentless in S3, wasn't it? Is it mean to say I'm glad you felt that in this, lol? Thanks so much Alamos...really appreciate it!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 13, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Life back to normal

I think Karen throwing away Pam's pot is a clever way of describing how she wants to get Pam out of their lives. Nice chapter.



Author's Response: Precisely. No point in holding on to it, as she said. Thanks, Alamos!

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 13, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Artifact

This description could fit either Jim or Pam: It seemed so raw, so vulnerable, so unspeakably sad. I love the tone of this chapter: Jim's desperate attempt to run as fast as he can from Karen,and  hiding Pam's pot like his true feelings for her.

Author's Response: I agree - they were both in that fragile state. Glad you think the tone worked - Jim was all about hiding in those days. Good times (not.) Thanks so much, Alamos.

House Call by time4moxie Rated: T [Reviews - 103] 38
Summary: Past Featured StoryCinderella meets Groundhog Day meets Dr. Gregory House. Pam will never be the same. (Set during S3's Ben Franklin.)
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past, Crossover, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Karen, Other, Pam
Genres: Dream/Fantasy, Fluff, Humor
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 13 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 21613 Read Count: 41921 ePub Downloads: 16
[Report This] Published: August 14, 2008 Updated: September 14, 2008
Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 15, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Love the analogues, I can hear Hugh Laurie’s voice in my head.  The dialogue between Pam and House is so witty and sarcastic. House’s words to Pam are laced with such rare truth and honesty.  This is a very clever story.

Reviewer: Alamos Signed
Date: August 15, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

I love fanifcs that make me laugh out loud – this was especially funny -- What's that going to do, Beesly? Get you back on his Christmas card list? It’s amazing how spot on you writing House’s.   And RELIVING the entire day… sounds brilliant.