Over a year after Casino Night, Jim is really happy with Karen. But when Pam finally confesses her feelings to Jim, is it too late for them?
I always wonder when I read stories like this what Jim's thinking -- like, in Hey, Jealousy when he still hadn't broken up with Karen -- I wonder to myself, Why? This is not a criticism about your decision to write him like this --- I think there's a side of Jim in which I think he could be like that, but I don't like it. I don't like it because I feel it's very cowardly for him to act like that. If he really wants to be with Pam, he shouldn't be sneaking around with Karen, regardless of his fear of Pam's rejection. In any case, I'm totally interested to see what Jim does. I really hope he's finally straightforward and honest, but something tells me he's going to waffle around the truth. Can't wait to see!
I'm glad you updated, it's really an intriguing story...I think this story turned out really cute. Dwight cracks me up and the things he says, oh my ... thanks for letting me beta it! I forgot how funny it was until I read it again.
(ps: I think you forgot a parenthesis at the end!)
thanks for helping me out :P
oops darn typing skills!
He should've been happy that Karen had finally warmed up to his joking ways. He wasn't.I really liked this story. Especially the line you used twice: "It must be weird to say that to someone other than yourself." How true is that? Such a poignant line. Going right for the grief bone. Karen kind of knows how to hit it where it hurts.
I think you did a nice job with the Karen/Jim dialogue. The scene in the breakroom with Jim and Pam was cute, too. It's hard ... them dealing with this space between them, but I think after Jim's conversation with Karen a minute earlier, it almost made it easier to open up to her a little bit there. Anyway, can't wait to see what happens next!!
This was hilarious and too short. I wanted that moment to ride out a little longer ... hee.
Author's Response: Me too, but it had to be 100 words. I'm actually hoping it'll inspire someone to write the full-on, full-length smutty version. :)
So ... so perfect! Oh my God, Andy's dialogue was just ... spot on! I could hear his voice in my head as he's talking to Pam. I LOVE IT! And the fact that he knows, OMG. Ha. My favorite line, though?
"I just moved here a few months ago, and I kind of effed that up. Little too enthusiastic. My girlfriend just broke up with me. I think I committed a felony. Maybe two."
A little too enthusiastic? Committed a felony?? HAHAHAHA. I think I'm going to die now. Awesome. More Andy fic, please!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you liked it! :D :D :D
Roy and Darryl come out of the little side office with towels slung over their shoulders, nod once each at him and walk on. Then Darryl turns back and looks at Ryan and says, “What’re you doing here?”
What happens in the warehouse, stays in the warehouse.
Holy hell. Ryan/Darryl/Roy? I never thought this would be the hottest thing I've read in a while - hell, I don't even get into male slash that much, but this -- gah.
Seriously, though, do men do this? Wow.
"Can’t we just take a moment to celebrate the fact that we’ve reached the six month mark rather than analyzing how we got here?" A nice quiet anniversary dinner turns into something more than that.This was interesting, and realistic. I really liked how you handled this. Nice job!
Author's Response: Thanks so much GreenFish! Realistic, unrealistic - so long as Karen packs her bags soon, I love every possible way it could happen!
Oh, I LOVE IT. I'm so, so, so, SO psyched about Jim and Pam now, like -- seriously. This is huge fancy new Beesly and she really went all out and it really paid off. And I remember my first date with Mr. GF and how it was kind of awkward and weird but giddy and happy and just ... AHHHHH, I love it. Please write more, I love this new medium of creativity that's sparking everyone because it's really real now!!
BTW: I liked the little bits of Pam remembering and thinking about what happened... I think the format works okay for me.
Your feet hurt and your chest feels tight and it’s quite possible that you’ve never felt so alive.
SPOILERS FOR BEACH GAMES, tiny spoiler for The Job.
Oh my GOSH, are you kidding me? This was, like... the hottest, almost, saddest thing I've read in forever. I mean, if they hadn't really gotten together at the end, I probably would have cried myself after reading this. But your descriptions are just ... amazing and ... oh. Man. Unable to form coherent words, just ... *fans self*
It's interesting how you sort of use the union-premise as a way to show the difference between Pam and Roy, too -- I don't know if you were thinking that, but I saw that. I really like this because it shows that side of Pam & Roy that we never got to see; what they were like when they got home, and actually, it makes me more sympathetic to Roy, as I was thinking about it, what it feels like to actually *be* in a relationship, and having been with someone for that long - there's certain things that you take for granted, and certain little things that just set you off and make you mad. At this point, though, I don't know if Pam ever thought about leaving Roy -- just that her relationship with Roy and her relationship with Jim were very different. (I know exactly how that feels. It's weird.)
It's so sad, too, with the office closing down, but I could definitely see that happening and now I really want to know where everything goes! Will they keep on people that didn't sign onto the agreement? Will everyone lose their jobs? What will Pam & Roy do? So many questions. ARGH I wish this was all posted at once -- I am dying to read more.
Nice job, as always. You're a great writer. ;)
Wow. The scene on the roof was intense. And totally real -- you really nailed Jim's mannerisms there. And I loved how Pam turned around and kissed him again because I could just see that happening, like she couldn't help herself; she's just drawn to him and now that that's happened it's all different and it's all changed and she can't just pretend anymore, because she knows now, and ahhhh.
What's going to happen to everyone?? Oh my God, I hate you. I can't wait to read more.
Ahhhh! You totally captured that weird, surreal giddiness about them finally realizing it's okay for them to be together. I love it! It's totally making me think about what happened in the finale this season and I totally want that feeling to be palpable when we get to see them again. (I don't know if it will, but I want it - I love this feeling!)
My favorite part about this chapter was Jim's line: "Can you stop the car?" Because, yes. Why are they still driving? This needs to be real and oh my God, suddenly it is real and wow.
I also liked how Pam was feeling kind of sick as she's trying to get the words out; I know I would be very nervous if I was her. Awesome job!!!
16 Jim and Pam think they are keeping a secret.This is so funny so far. I loved Kelly's, especially. And the fact that she gave it away to Kevin, who gave it away to Toby, haha. And Michael ... oh, NO. This is gonna be a good one!
Can't wait to read more.
I really like this story because you've managed to tie everyone finding out into each other -- like how Kelly led to Kevin who led to Toby who led to Michael. Who's next? Dwight? Hahahaha. I can't wait to see!! Also: your Michael dialogue had me in tears. He's so... unlike anyone else. Hee.
Pam gets a taste of what her life could be like. AUCool! This is a really interesting story so far. I love the premise, and you did a nice job of capturing Pam's confusion as she's navigating her way through this new universe.
A couple of small things - I noticed a few typos along the way, and you might want to watch your tenses - they kind of jumped back and forth a little bit as you went along.
Really interesting so far, though! Can't wait to read more.
Tenses are my albatross. I hate them and they hate me. They get me every time!
But I'm glad you like what I have so far. Thanks for the review!
"So, Jim," she started, setting the empty can back down on the table as she returned his cup to him. "Have you ever done drugs?" She leaned in towards him for even more emphasis. She grinned widely at him before sitting back in her chair. [Spoilers up to and including Drug Testing for part one. Part two and beyond set in an AU-version of season 4.]Well, at risk of revealing too much information, I have to say that you did a really nice job of describing the experiences and sensations that come from your first experience smoking pot... everything suddenly being hilarious, the oddly pleasurable sensation of being touched, cottonmouth--!! (Actually, for me, I suddenly felt like, Oh my -- so THAT'S what they mean by 'cottonmouth,' oh my God.)
Anyway, I think this is going to get VERY interesting. And, obviously, you've struck a chord of interest among us readers here, so ... yeah. Great take on kind of a new theme -- Stoner Jim! Hee.
I just started reading this today and got up to your latest chapter. Jim taking Michael's job? Ah, what a twist! Jim isn't going to be happy when he finds out he's supposed to replace Michael. Oh, boy.
This is a good story, so far. I'm most impressed with the way you've written Jim -- his dialogue has been very spot-on. And Ryan; oh, Ryan with his sarcasm and holier-than-thou attitude. Even seeing it from his perspective doesn't make it much more sympathetic.
Honestly, though, I really, really can't wait to see Ryan as the boss for real! Nice work so far. Can't wait to see what happens next ...
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...
I don't always read WIPs and that's usually because I hate having to wait for the next chapter -- like now! But, ignore my whining. This is a really interesting story so far. #1: I love the concept. Neat idea for an AU story. #2: You have everyone's personalities down really well. Michael & Andy are particularly hilarious, but really everyone is spot-on. And #3: I'm dying to know what happens next! So, obviously, you've got my attention. When's the next chapter coming out??
Author's Response: Next chapter is up now! Thanks so much for reading :)
Dinner, and what happened later. Post-Season 3.Ooooh! Incomplete! Nooo. I love this. I love Kelly's interactions with Pam. I love Pam's interactions with Jim. Everything has such a wonderful, organic, easy feel. Even Michael, with his awkward, awful conversation -- it's perfect. You could not have done it better. I also enjoy how they kind of talk in reference -- to things that have already happened. It's exactly the way things happen on the show, you know? Great job. Can't wait to read more.
One little thing: the reference to Karen's "CV" threw me off. I don't know if that term's used on the east coast at all, but I think the more common word would be "resume."
Okay. So... please update soon. Soon.
Ew. Dog urine. I love the fact that Kelly named her dog Paris, though, hahaha! I could totally see this happening.
AHHHH BEST. I love it. There were definitely a few things I really got a kick out of especially. Like Dwight calling Jim an "amateur" because it took him more than one day to read Harry Potter.
Jim referring to fanfics where Ron & Harry have sex while Hermione is sleeping next to them (!!!)
Dwight being glad that he got to warn Jim about the epilogue because no one did that for him! HA!
Just ... everything. I love Dwim. Please write more little stories like this. This was great.
Yea! More Dwim Chronicles. This was a cute chapter. I think Dwight & Jim have this understanding sometimes. Heh. And I totally think that Pam & Jim are going to have some issues getting over the past.
Can't wait to see more!
A series of talking heads in which the staff answers the question: So what do you think now that Jim and Pam have started dating?
A submission to the 55 word challenge.
I think Creed was my favorite one. Getting the couples mixed up? Perfect. This was a great concept for the 55-word format. Nice.
Post- Email Surveillance. After Jim's BBQ, Pam stays to help clean up, and something more happens.
Oh my God, her reaction was perfect. Obviously, we're of like minds, thinking about the possibilities of what could have happened during E-Mail Surveillance! I like that your story took this turn and how she reacted when he kissed her... I'm glad you posted this!
Author's Response: Oh, thanks so much! :oD
It’s time for the first annual Dunder Mifflin National Sales Meeting in Las Vegas. What will go down in the city of sin, where alcohol flows, love can be won, lost and won again, and where drive-through weddings are all-too-available?
I think this was a very funny idea for a story. There's something about Vegas that gets people really excited. (And weird. There's a lot of potential for weird here.) I think you've done a nice job keeping it humorous; some of your Michael lines had me laughing hysterically out loud. I personally enjoy funny stories more than dramatic ones, myself, so I hope you are able to finish this!
Author's Response:
thanks for the kind comments! I love the potential for, well, pretty much anything in Vegas. Drunken marriages, room-swapping, gambling away fortunes... ah, have I already given too much away? ;)
i'm leaving for a trip tomorrow, so i plan on gathering more airport/plane/traveling humor while i'm there. be prepped for more in about a week! :)