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A glimpse into the instant messaging history of Jim and Pam. Written with the intention of expanding on what we see on the show, as well as to tie up some loose ends. There will be a conversation for each episode through Season 3.


Rated: T
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related Characters: Helene Beesly, Jim, Jim/Pam, Karen, Larissa Halpert, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drabble, Humor, Workdays
Warnings: Other Adult Theme
Challenges: Instant Messaging
Series: None
Chapters: 54 Completed: Yes
Word count: 16909 Read: 311998 ePub Downloads: 22
Published: August 05, 2007 Updated: December 27, 2016
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Story Notes:

The "Sexual Harassment" deleted scenes made me wonder what kind of IM conversations Jim and Pam had/have. And since I'm starting this with just over 50 days before Season 4 starts, and there's just over 50 episodes, I thought it would be a fun "countdown" kind of thing (it's also a good thing to work on when I'm stuck on other stories).

The messenger I'm thinking of as I write this is AIM v5.x, so when you see emoticons in the text, think of these .

ETA: EiE has gone visual! Check out MTT's tumblr for visualizations of these chats complete with actual emoticons!

disclaimer: I own nothing, I'm making no money, please don't sue

1. Before The Cameras by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 18] 5 (245 words)

About the dates: while I want to stay true to the show, I'm taking creative liberties and pretending Season 1 took place right before Season 2, so the Documentary Crew arrived in Summer '05 rather than Spring.

Oh, and sorry for my remarkably uncreative IM usernames

2. Second Day by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 18] 6 (149 words)
Set the Monday after the "Pilot" episode (I just didn't want to call the chapter 'Pilot')

3. Diversity Day by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 9] 3 (157 words)
The day after "Diversity Day"

4. Health Care by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 9] 1 (147 words)

Since the last one was so short, I figured you guys deserved a second (TWSS)

Anyway, day after "Health Care" . . .

5. The Alliance by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] (130 words)
The day after Jim and Pam formed an alliance, and Roy caught them a little too close...

6. Basketball by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 10] (238 words)
The first time Pam and Jim talk since the big office vs. warehouse showdown.

7. Hot Girl by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] (269 words)
The Monday after Jim's date with Katy the purse girl

8. The Dundies by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 14] 3 (228 words)
Here we are, the start of Season 2, the dates are now closer aligned with the air dates (though I reserve the right to move things around a little if I want, hehe)

9. Sexual Harassment by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 11] (274 words)
The day after the episode. As I said before, the deleted scenes from this episode is what inspired this story. Oh, and in case you didn't know because I didn't know: :-* equals the little AIM kissy face.

10. Office Olympics by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 15] 1 (247 words)
Today we'll find out: what Jim's true calling was

11. The Fire by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 11] 1 (309 words)

Same day as the events of "The Fire"

Today we'll find out: reasons NOT to pull the fire alarm

12. Halloween by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 10] (425 words)
Today we'll find out: Jim's trick-or-treating tactics

13. The Fight by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 14] 2 (321 words)
Today we'll find out: Jim's most important asset

14. The Client by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 13] 3 (389 words)

As we all know, Jim and Pam didn't end things on a good note in this episode. This is their conversation later in the day.

Today we'll find out about: Pam's first time

15. Performance Review by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 13] 3 (246 words)
Today we'll find out: Who Jim's partner in crime was before Pam.

16. Email Surveillance by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 13] 1 (306 words)

Yeah, just don't really think about the date. I doubt anyone in Scranton barbecues after September anyway:

Today we'll find out: Why Pam's yearbook picture is under lock and key

17. Christmas Party by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 10] 1 (398 words)

I think this is officially the first chapter where they're both at home IMing each other. And a side note, in my story, Larissa Halpert is Jim's sister, we'll hear more from her later.

Today we'll find out: Why the little pencil in the teapot makes Pam bitter

18. The Injury by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 5] (231 words)

The first chapter from Japan! As stated before, I'm having this chapter occur before Booze Cruise

Today we learn: who would be Jim prank target if he stopped pranking Dwight.

19. Booze Cruise by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] (251 words)

Since my internet access is sporatic, I'm posting another chapter today

Today we learn: How to get to Pam's desk

20. The Secret by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 20] 5 (203 words)
Today we learn: how long Pam wanted to wait to take her vacation time

21. The Carpet by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] 3 (269 words)

Today we learn: Kelly's favorite movie

22. Boys and Girls by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] 1 (447 words)
today we learn: the worst thing Pam could make Jim do

23. Valentine's Day by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] (251 words)
today we learn: who had a better Valentine's day

24. Dwight's Speech by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 16] 4 (287 words)
today we find out: what Pam thought of Jim's Australia trip

25. Take Your Daughter to Work Day by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 6] 1 (336 words)
Today we learn: What Michael's mother is really like (sort of)

26. Michael's Birthday by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 11] 2 (519 words)
today we find out: Is Jim a metrosexual?

27. Drug Testing by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 21] 9 (268 words)

Just a reminder that the smilies I'm using correspond with these .

Also, this is taking place sometime after the conference room scene, but before the kitchen "You can tell me anything" scene.

today we learn: why Jim is suddenly using this :-X emoticon.

28. Conflict Resolution by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 4] (270 words)
today we learn how Jim's "doctors appointment" went

29. Casino Night by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 9] 1 (264 words)
today we learn: what Jim's eternal dilemma is

30. Gay Witch Hunt by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] (208 words)

Okay, the easy part is over, now the bumpy ride that is season 3 is here. From now on, I'll try to have Jim and Pam talk to each other if it's believable at all, but when it isn't (like in this chapter) they'll be talking to other people. Just remember I said "the IM history of Jim and Pam" not "between Jim and Pam"

Today we learn: how Jim go involved in fantasy football

31. The Convention by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] (272 words)
today we learn: why Pam's date was so awkward

32. The Coup by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] 1 (322 words)
today we find out: why Call of Duty is not allowed in Jim's apartment

33. Grief Counseling by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 5] (367 words)
today we learn: what appliance is Pam's dad banned from using

34. Initiation by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 9] 2 (451 words)
today we find out: Which state has "magic" paper

35. Diwali by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] (249 words)
today we learn: what Pam's text said (sorta)

36. Branch Closing by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] 2 (566 words)

takes place a couple days after it's revealed that Stamford is closing. Again in my story, Larissa is Jim's younger sister.

Today we find out: who is "Sleepless in Scranton"?

37. The Merger by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] 1 (318 words)
today we find out: How serious Pam thought Jim and Karen were

38. The Convict by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 6] 1 (246 words)
today we learn: What happened after "The Rainbow Connection"

39. A Benihana Christmas by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 13] 1 (575 words)
today we find out: what Jim's wrapping paper looked like

40. Back From Vacation by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] 3 (350 words)

Takes place the same day as the episode.

today we find out: what was Pam and Roy's pettiest fight

41. Traveling Salesmen by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] 1 (289 words)

Set right after the Jim sees Dwight leaving scene.

today we find out: what Jim thinks of Dwight's departure

42. The Return by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 4] 1 (181 words)

Set right before the prank on Andy

today we learn: who is on Andy's contact list

43. Ben Franklin by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 5] 1 (215 words)
today we find out: what will become of Pam and Jim's pranks

44. Phyllis' Wedding by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 5] 2 (345 words)

If Phyllis' Wedding is hard for you to watch . . . well, this isn't gonna make it better, sorry :-( And quick reminder: Larissa is Jim's sister in this story.

Today we learn: What Jim doesn't find funny

45. Business School by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 3] (402 words)
today we learn: Why Pam's mom didn't come to Pam's show

46. Cocktails by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 16] 4 (597 words)
today we learn: who else is noticing that Jim hasn't "come back" to Scranton

47. The Negotiation by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 7] 1 (1192 words)

Okay, since this was a pretty big episode we'll going to have a little departure and have two conversations. Also, we're going to pretend Roy attacked Jim about a week after Cocktails (so about March 2nd), even though I'm in the camp that it was probably the next day or so. (They never really explained the timeline between Cocktails and Negotiation well, did they?)

Today we find out: What Pam's mom thought of Roy's advice, and why Jim didn't feel the day was that weird . . .

48. Safety Training by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 4] (258 words)
today we learn: what Jim finds disturbing

49. Product Recall by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 9] 2 (335 words)

Set the same day as the episode

Today we find out: Jim's methods for dealing with the angry customers.

50. Women's Appreciation by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 6] (277 words)

Set immediately after Dwight figures out Pam's prank

Today we find out: why is Dwight so cranky?

51. Beach Games by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 8] 1 (250 words)
Today we learn: what the coal walk was really like

52. The Job by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 22] 7 (324 words)

Set right after the last scene of The Job (well, 2nd to last scene)

Today we find out: is there another wild animal loose at Dunder Mifflin?

53. Epilogue by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 4] 3 (176 words)

dug up some old fanfic files and found this convo between Jim and his sister (at least in this fic he has a little sister). So here it is, the epilogue you didn't know you've been waiting 7.5 years for! Enjoy!

 

54. Visual Addendum by NobleLandMermaid [Reviews - 2] 8 (70 words)