Hundreds of What Ifs by Azlin

Summary: A series of connected 100-word drabbles, detailing Pam's regrets and missed chances. Begins pre-series, and extends through Casino Night.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Past, Episode Related Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Drabble, Inner Monologue, Romance, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Challenges: None
Series: None
Chapters: 40 Completed: No Word count: 4055 Read: 85832 Published: March 11, 2008 Updated: March 27, 2008

Chapter 21 by Azlin

"Anyway, he's been, um, saving up for the ring, so I think we're gonna go pick one out next month."

"Right." He paused, and she glanced at his face for the first time since mentioning Roy. His expression was inscrutable. "Well, that sounds great, Pam. Congratulations." The word seemed a little hollow coming from him, but she was sure she was just imagining things.

"Thanks. And, uh, I'm sorry... that I didn't, um, tell you."

"Oh, no. Seriously. Don't apologize. It's totally fine. I'm totally fine."

"Okay."

"Okay." He really did smile genuinely then.

Maybe this would still work out.

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