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Expressions in Emoticons by NobleLandMermaid Rated: T [Reviews - 514] 98
Summary: Past Featured Story

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.


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 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 16909 Read Count: 315396 ePub Downloads: 23
[Report This] Published: August 05, 2007 Updated: December 27, 2016
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Date: August 12, 2007 Title: Chapter 10: Office Olympics

I pretty much always thought Office Olympics was an awesome episode, but I agree that The Job added that little extra specialness to it. And Ryan is SO in trouble with the International Office Olympic Commission! But at least Jim sticks to the rules :)


Author's Response: Yeah, the IOOC doesn't care much for that Ryan character. Maybe Kelly can team up with them for her revenge! Thanks for commenting.

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Date: August 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 13: The Fight

Yay to the reference to Dwight's weapons! Heh. And I love that they were honest and understanding in working out their dispute, and that Jim turned it around into light-hearted joking :)


Author's Response: It always kind of bothered my how they ended things in that episode, but I would think Jim would do something like that, not dwell and try to make a joke.

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Date: August 18, 2007 Title: Chapter 16: Email Surveillance

Heh, cute. And I think you're onto something with Dwight being a grownup Napoleon! I totally see it. And I loved Jim trying to throw Pam off her game in the last chapter, hee!

Author's Response:

I'm a little in love with the part where Jim was trying to throw off Pam's game as well :-)

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Date: August 19, 2007 Title: Chapter 17: Christmas Party

Aw, Pam noticed/was looking for the card! And they played minigolf together! So cute.


Author's Response: I figured if she opened the box, she saw the card. Right? I'm going to guess Michael took the crew mini-golfing for some sort of team-building, and as per usual it went totally wrong.

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Date: September 01, 2007 Title: Chapter 21: The Carpet

You make me go "awwww!" with every single chapter! I'm starting to feel repetitive and redundant, but: the way she invited him over to her desk? Awwwww!

Author's Response: Good, aww-ing is very good, I love the aww-ing

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Date: September 02, 2007 Title: Chapter 23: Valentine's Day

Them making that deal after B&G was very sweet. I love that she's realistic about the fact that she's been putting off what she really wants to do, and so has he. And Jim getting her a late Valentine's card! Aw :)


Author's Response: Yeah, I think Pam was just scrambling for an excuse and being defensive when she saids she's fine with her choices. As for the card, I wasn't sure because the writers made a point of have Jim not "save the day" for Pam, but I also can't see him being able to forget that sad face.

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Date: September 03, 2007 Title: Chapter 24: Dwight's Speech

Ooh, an angsty one. And I don't actually find this conversation particularly unlikely. That would be a *very* big coincidence if it was just a coincidence, and it would be a crappy thing for him to do if he actually were just a friend and his mind slipped on what should supposedly be the biggest day of his friend's life. I think something like that would cause Pam to be hurt enough to find out why he would do that, but her backing down after his feeble excuse is very in character for Pam as well.

Author's Response: Thank you, you're comments always make me feel good for some reason, you explain things much better than I do.

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Date: September 04, 2007 Title: Chapter 25: Take Your Daughter to Work Day

Aw, that episode always makes me so sad for Michael! But it was a fun way for Jim to switch topics from that awkward date-talk (and I also agree that it was Brenda). And, come on, Pam - you see that he's great with kids - isn't that a good quality to look for in a partner?

Author's Response: Yeah, really, the good with kids things is just the icing on the delicious Jim-cake :-P

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Date: September 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 27: Drug Testing

HA! That was awesome. Best non-use of words ever. Of course Jim would be the master of choosing the appropriate smilies.

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Date: September 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 37: The Merger

Awww, poor Pam. At the same time, it's nice to see Pam opening up. I feel like for a while (a long while... like, till Beach Games) the Pam we saw on screen was, while obviously smitten, still trying to play off the "it's fine, we're friends, so what if he's too busy for coffee" outward persona, so it's nice to see her being a little more honest with her feelings, admitting that she was hoping for something and was disappointed that he was seeing someone. As much as I'll enjoy seeing Jim/Pam interactions again, I hope you have Pam talking to her mom sometimes still too, because I like seeing what comes out with someone she feels comfortable talking to more openly.

Author's Response: Yeah, I think that's the advantage of having both of them talking to outside parties, we can see them reveal their true feelings a bit . . Thanks for reviewing!

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Date: September 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 39: A Benihana Christmas

Aww, I love them talking about the teapot! Totally cute.

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Date: September 20, 2007 Title: Chapter 46: Cocktails

Ohh, these last two chapters feel so sad and real. Pam just being so... resigned to her fate, and her mom not knowing what to say to make her see... And Jim's sister calling him out on his odd behavior since Stamford, YES! This could be what pushes him along to the "I feel like I've never really...come back" realization.

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Date: September 23, 2007 Title: Chapter 47: The Negotiation

Oh, I love that you have both sides here - you've done so well with both of them. They both just seem so down and ready to give up, and I love that her mom and his sister are so realistic, encouraging, and seem to be much more in tune with what's going on here than either of the people involved. I especially love Larissa's advice about looking out for Pam expressing her feelings because it'll probably be subtle - when we all know by now that while that was probably true at the time of Negotiation, her declaration at beach games was hard to miss, and coming from a much braver Pam!

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Date: September 27, 2007 Title: Chapter 52: The Job

Awww, giggly Pam! This is such a wonderful conclusion. I'm glad to see Jim admitting how eager he was to get back :)

And I didn't get around to reviewing the last few chapters, but they were all awesome too. I've enjoyed every moment of this fic, and would absolutely love to see you tackle S4! 



Author's Response: So eager, he forgot Karen ;-). Thank you for all your awesome reviews :-)

Resistance is Futile by bitterpill Rated: MA [Reviews - 12] 10
Summary:

They are always late for work.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 673 Read Count: 4666 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: August 05, 2007 Updated: August 05, 2007
Reviewer: Semby Signed
Date: August 06, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Wow. Totally hot, vivid, and lovely!

On the Air by Wendy Blue Rated: T [Reviews - 121] 46
Summary:

WYDM is Scranton's local radio station, with our favorite paper-pushers as DJs. Kelly gossips, Angela gives advice, Toby does traffic, and there's a new guy doing the morning show that's causing quite a stir...


Categories: Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Humor
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 8 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 11802 Read Count: 25225 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: August 06, 2007 Updated: September 14, 2007
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Date: August 06, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: The Big Guns From Philly

I always get a little skeptical at the idea of these completely different world AUs, but this somehow managed to feel *so right* and so much like our "Office" even in the very different context. I love how everyone's show is so suited to who they are. And I love Jim getting his first taste of Pam's personality through her drawing :)

Author's Response:

I'm so glad you feel that way :)  I was nervous taking our beloved characters and putting them in a completely different setting, but I'm happy that to hear that you think I'm doing okay! 

Thanks for reading :)

Reviewer: Semby Signed
Date: August 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Concentration

Yay for the meeting of Jim and Pam. And, oh my God, Angela's show was hilarious. You totally fooled me with that cat thing. And Angela/Dwight! "Excel spreadsheets"! They are SO weird, but awesome.

Author's Response: "So weird, but awesome"...kind of sums up Dwangela don't you think? :)  Thanks for reading!

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Date: August 10, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: A Word of Advice

Ha! The "quieter than a woman having sex with Toby" line took me completely by surprise and made me burst out laughing.

And go Pam! Woooo! 



Author's Response:

Haha, yes, I'm so glad you liked that line!  Poor Toby, can't catch a break even in an AU.

Thanks for reading!

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Date: August 12, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: The Ultimatum

Yay! Pam obviously needed that tough love. And I love Andy in this chapter - for his complete goofiness in the beginning with Ryan, and for coming through in the end.

Author's Response: Thanks Semby!  Andy's a fun one to write :)  Thanks for reading!

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Date: August 19, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: The Role Model

Aww, Jim and Pam are doing so well! Considering how much we all love their interactions on the show, I think a radio show with them chatting together would be *very* popular. But, uh oh, with the other board operators! Here comes treble...

Author's Response: Here comes treble indeed :)  Thanks for reading!

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Date: August 22, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: Risky or Romantic?

Aw, poor distracted upset Pam. I love the Saved by the Bell scene - hee!

Author's Response: Thanks!  Glad you liked it!

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Date: September 07, 2007 Title: Chapter 7: Who's Bringing the Mud?

Hurray, I trust Jan (pre-mental-breakdown Jan, that is) to resolve this situation! Maybe not smoothly or quickly, but.

The "troublemaker" comment was very cute :)

Reviewer: Semby Signed
Date: September 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: God Bless America

Yay, what a great resolution to the conflict! I love Jim rallying the cause. And Michael stalling Pam was *hilarious*.

 “How long do I have to sit here?”

Michael once again eyed the clock.  “An hour and fifty minutes.”

Hee! 

Prelude by Annabel Winslow Rated: M [Reviews - 132] 62
Summary: Past Featured StoryDinner, and what happened later. Post-Season 3.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jan, Jim/Pam, Kelly, Michael
Genres: Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8226 Read Count: 56290 ePub Downloads: 7
[Report This] Published: August 06, 2007 Updated: August 26, 2007
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Date: August 12, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Axis

I think possibly my favorite moment was the switch in conversation topics to Jim's tie. Very cute. Although Michael's note was pretty classic, too! And of course, I love the last few paragraphs.

Reviewer: Semby Signed
Date: August 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: Drive

Well, taxis and stairs did not disappoint at all, and I'm a *big* fan of apartments, so I should be happy for awhile to come.

I absolutely love how impossible it is for them to get up the stairs in a proper/timely way. The race at the end was so cute! 



Author's Response: Thanks, Semby!  I think your apartment-loving soul may approve of chapters 5 and 6.