Penname: Maxine Abbott Real name: Beth
Member Since: September 05, 2020

Bio:

Married mom of 2 almost grown and flown kids who began watching The Office when her own teenager put it on. And began writing soon after.



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the evolution of a paper salesman and a receptionist by tinydundie Rated: T [Reviews - 105] 73
Summary:

“He wants to get over Pam. He wants to, badly. The only thing he wants more is to be with her, and that isn’t going to happen.”

My (canon-compliant) take on Pam and Jim's journey through Season 3, beginning with "The Merger." Includes flashbacks.


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble, Jim, Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue
Warnings: Adult language
Series: terrace
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 72331 Read Count: 15411 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: February 24, 2022 Updated: April 11, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 09, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: "Pay no attention to the spirits that haunt this hallowed ground."

So this was a chapter I was hoarding those beans for. I absolutely loved this chapter.

It wasn't just the way put me right there in that spot with Pam, wanting her to have a friend in Karen, but understanding how every conversation with her was going to sting. How hearing how Karen was in her own rehabilitation phase, not yet ready for another relationship until she found something perfect presented itself. Perfect that could have been Pam's perfect if she'd only just... yeah this hurt.

But then her old Jim shows up for her, even if just for a blip, to join in her pride and happiness about winning the art contest.

For me though, the jewel of this chapter was their conversations. Pam's holding on to her little tidbit about Dwanglea and her silent pleading that he would just ask her WHY.

Jim's POV side where you gave us such delicious banter but also the little bit of holding back -not taking any chances with her anymore. On and also gave us these lines:

'He’s glad she doesn’t have someone holding her back anymore: dead weight in a warehouse jumpsuit callously crushing her dreams.'

He smiles, and his cheeks hurt. He supposes that's what happens to muscles you don't really use anymore. (oh Jim)

Closing it all us with the cell phone prank -tbh - not sure I got why he needed her on the show's version but you explain it perfectly - it wasn't about her help as much as getting HER to notice and smile -'Her smile is like oxygen; when he sees it he suddenly remembers how to breathe properly.'

The whole bit about them being in step, not missing a beat, how he hasn't found this unspoken dance with Karen yet.
Then more great banter and then closing it up with this :

'The pranks aren’t his addiction, they’re just his enabler. His real addiction is Pam.'

This was a fantastic chapter - I gave it one (I know I'll be needing some for later) but it gave me a sugar high as if I had ingested a whole bagful.

Author's Response: Your review made my day. Thanks as always! 💗

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: March 12, 2022 Title: Chapter 5: "Secret secrets are no fun. Secret secrets hurt someone."

The bookending of the music references was a nice way to show just how they really are meant to be together:
J- Dating Karen is like singing a song he doesn’t know; he wants it to sound right, he just can’t find the melody.
P - He says it again, that phrase she’s been hearing over and over in her head, like one of those songs that burrows its way into your mind until it’s all you can think about. The melody is so familiar it’s soothing. Like any good earworm, however, she doesn’t know all the words, so her brain starts making them up, filling in the blanks. Here and now, it doesn’t matter what is right and what is wrong: this song – their song – is perfect.

I really am glad that he didn't say I love you - that he wasn't that kind of an asshole!

Yeah I wish they would just be brave again - him to be truthful to Karen and himself and let what he knows is a rebound end and her to finish that last text with what she meant to write.

Speaking of text - their text conversations both the ones before and after the kiss were so them - very in character with the banter.

NOw I don't know much about TLOR but I still enjoyed the way you made the ring the metaphor for the kiss.

Oh and I'm terrified of what you are going to do to me (in a good way) with what you've subtly alluded to coming next.

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: March 16, 2022 Title: Chapter 6: "I hope that someone gets my message in a bottle"

Arggh- I just wrote a whole review and then going back to check something I lost it --man I hate that- anyway I'll start again.

You really got at the loneliness, jealously and regret that was going on inside Pam at that wedding.

I'm also fascinated to see the takes on how Pam and Roy got together. Yours with the history of the song sheds new light on her choice to leave with him. His showing up again, while the song played, while she was at her weakest - I could see how she would need the comfort of something familiar even if was something she knew was still not right, but there was hope it could be.

--He doesn’t tell her that, however, and she falls asleep with “Fields of Gold” still echoing inside her head as she lay in Roy’s arms. She can’t help but feel like she’s gone home with silver.--

This to me what the golden line of this chapter. There definitely is a intentional use of symbolic gold throughout this show and I just love when it is featured in fics and I love how you point out the contrast here.

So it is Pam that he calls to bail him out when he gets the DUI? But it makes sense - they may not have been right but that history doesn't go away in an instance and yeah, who else would he call? That it presents him with the opportunity to ask her why, I'll take that too. 

I did notice how she even sort of blames herself for not telling him sooner how she felt (sign it is still that just post season 2 Pam who is still growing) but glad she stood her ground even if it still hurt her to see him that way.

What worked so well was the juxtapositioning of those last lines of this flashback with the opening ones Jim's - nicely done. How he hears about the date and his musings over why she hasn't told him:

--There’s only one answer, really, and he hates it: it’s because it doesn’t matter. He doesn’t matter. What happened with Pam and Roy has nothing to do with him, and that much is obvious from her clear intention to move on from all of it.--

Oh poor Jim here. 

And poor Karen at the end- she's just the bandaid (He won't kid himself - oh but you are Jim) - right  now Jim's like a child thinking its the bandaid that makes the boo-boo not hurt. 

Another well done chapter. So much so I wrote my review twice.



Author's Response: Thanks for taking the time to let me know what you think, I truly appreciate it!

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 22, 2022 Title: Chapter 7: "I have no future here."

Before I even began reading, the title of this chapter let me know to brace myself.

 

For Jim, Pam going back to Roy, well I could understand him needing to go numb to it - it was more than just jealousy, it was his pain seeing her with a person like him, who's anger issues put her potentially in harm's way, that she could want a person like him over himself, that he just hated the guy. So I could understand his attitude in the breakroom, it was cruel but maybe the only way he could deal with it - especially after that violence turned towards him and now put even Karen in harm's way (but still it was all about Pam).

***The weekends have become a sort of reprieve for him lately; two precious days where Pam does not have to exist. This weekend, it’s two precious days Pam and Roy don’t have to exist.***


Um Yeah this.

***They say your life flashes before your eyes when you think you’re about to die, but for some reason when Jim sees Roy’s fist headed for his face all he can think about are Dwight’s warnings about bear attacks: how they always come when you least expect them.

At this point, however, he’d prefer the bear.***

This though was a great bit and felt very JIm.

No one of the things you do so well is take a line and give it a whole other dimension - you did it with Don't forget us in your other fic and here the added sting when Jim snaps back with - I’m sure you guys will find your way back to each other someday. -  using her own words this time to hurt her. That's what makes these so good.

Another thing your fics do so well is fill in the blank spaces between the show and the rest of what happened - events and what's in their heads...JIm's coming back after his interview to see what he sees puts his confession in a whole other light. 

THe circularity of his grabbing her hand in the flashback and then in the end scene - caught that. Oh and that she doesn't want him to drive her home - to where the world with ROy - oooh lady.

 

But getting to the end - Filling in the space with that car scene was - well I'm kind of speechless - all so well written - so in character...
I'm taking it back - (thank you JIm) -  him straight out telling her he doesn't understand what she sees/saw in him and her offering back her plea of insanity - the long coming acknowledgment of their night but the halting stop to the conversation. It all felt so real.

***Tears well in her eyes again, but for the first time in a long time, it’s not because Jim is dating someone else, or because she’s missed her chance with him. It’s because she misses him — this — so much. She can barely remember what it felt like to have someone in her life who cared about her the way he did. The way he always has.***

THIS.

And how this seems to be a small crack in his armor, big enough for her to get in just a bit, a small turning point that aligns with the next episode (where they have fun with the gambling games and join forces to save Michael from almost certain death). But knowing they are not out of the woods yet looking forward to the what you will do to us next.

Magnificent job on this weighty chapter. 

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: March 29, 2022 Title: Chapter 8: "All it really means is that we're friends."

**she is relieved that she will never again have to wonder whether or not she did the right thing last June.**

Through all this longing and hurting for Jim - there is also her mindset about all that happened with Roy and I like that you bring that up. I have to imagine she had her bouts of feeling bad she let not one but two relationships go after what happened at Casino Night and thoughts of regret were a small bit of what pushed her back his way...at least now she has peace of mind that even if she didn't have Jim, that was the best thing for her.

I also really enjoyed the conversation with Helene. For a woman who isn't in the healthiest relationship herself, she has a lot of good insights. Maybe that is why. - I loved that she differentiates between supposed to feel and actually feel...wonder if she is comparing Pam's situation to her own.

Everything about this conversation was so layered but so good - but this line - you know I feel this so strongly....Even now, she wonders if she’d have ever realized she and Roy were wrong for each other if Jim hadn’t been there to show her what right could look like. 

PS - I love the little note about him wordlessly giving her the last coke - sweet - but that machine runs out of coke a lot, doesn't it.  

After spending a weekend with my own sister, I can really appreciate the part with Penny too. Sisters often have a way of seeing through you and understanding without judging. 

I love that Jim doesn't hide his crush from his mom. I so see this as their relationship - love too that her idea to put her favorite tea in it sparks the idea for what he ultimately does.

Yikes- he almost shredded the card.

And he's still trying to fool himself with Karen. Don't know if you intended this but I feel like the way you start the chapter with Pam talking to her mom who's dad never felt that intense love (that P&J have) for her and end it with Jim trying to convince himself that he can find love with Karen (perhaps the Helene to his William) says a whole lot.

Great Job as usual on this chapter. 

I'm excited to see how you approach Beach Games. 



Author's Response:

I definitely tried to approach Helene as a woman encountering similar issues about love, but I didn't actually intend the parallel with Jim/Karen. It's so true though, so I'm glad you found it.

Fancy New Beesly is a'comin'... 

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 31, 2022 Title: Chapter 9: "You've got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em"

This chapter was so full of little bits that struck me I don't think it's possible to remark on them all.

The chapter title and the up front notes (which are right out of the story) - really well done with the circularity from Casino Night and so on point.

You know I love a good Michael bit and I am 100 on board with Michael not doubting for
a minute everyone else went because that is what "family" does. And we know he sees this crew as a family. And that Jim wasn't there - that's unfathomable to him.

That he went to Karen first - I get it -- although that he uses the same words to her he had said to Pam - um not sure how I feel about that. Good thing this is canon compliant.

So I was wondering when Theodore was going to show up (and I hope you know my reference) and it struck me again seeing it in complete context. I just wanted to hug him here...and give him the little push to "jump" - Yes I saw what you did here - Dwight you're getting the advice Jim wasn't quite able to take himself at first.

My heart went so out again went he cursed the universe and I don't have to tell you how I feel about the idea Michael comes in and saves him for complete destruction.

I am also on board with the idea it wasn't a single thing, didn't happen in an instance when she knew. The connection to fireflies is so appropriate. They connected right away - but what they shared grew and is perhaps why it wasn't as easy to know what it was until too late. But I also love that identifying it know was what gave her "determination".

SO i 've told you before how you have a way of filling in the blanks to give what we know from the show so much depth. BOth the banter and the deeper moments here felt very real.

the lines that I feel worth pointing out:

It wasn't unrequited
My mom said something to me the other day,” Pam says. “She said that sometimes we get so used to what we have that we forget about what we want.”
And it just got me thinking… that it could have been us, you know? (this is where I wanted to hug Pam)

It’s her final round to play. No more bluffing. She takes a deep breath and pushes the last of her chips in.

UGh that she's ready to give him up though for him to be happy - again glad it's canon compliant.

ANd the ending - she feels it: the tiny snap as she breaks loose from her chrysalis at last and spreads her wings, ascending into the sky. Really well done.

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: April 03, 2022 Title: Chapter 10: "What is love anyway? Maybe it's supposed to break all the rules."

Another chapter that got me in the feels - the way you demonstrate just how much they are meant to be together within their own internal monologues - the thing stuck in his/her shoe...the no ones's happy with silver. Both said by the other - in other chapters.

As usual, the blanks you fill in with what happened at the Olympics and the interview - spot on.

This is no coded overture. It’s a flashing marquee, it’s a jet puffing out skywriting across the sky - how I loved this line.

Yup - Oscar taught her Origami alright- my personal head canon too.

He wants to make her his so badly it hurts. So true.

But this was my favorite line - He’s been lying to himself for so long, swimming upstream against a powerful current. And if he stops trying so hard and just lets go, if he allows the current to carry him away, he knows exactly where it will lead: right back to her.

My only but, not enough NY - now you know I'm just teasing, but you also know I love a good NY scene. But seriously, you did another great job here. Can't wait to see how you bring it all home.

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: April 08, 2022 Title: Chapter 11: "A real relationship can't be forced. It should just come about effortless...ledly."

This chapter was like the story within the story and I was totally here for it - what Karen was experiencing through all this did warrant some unpacking.

The poor girl - she feel in love with with the Jim he was trying to be, only to find out she fell in love with a person that didn't quite exist...sure he still had the smile but so much else of what she feel for was a facade, the biggest of which was his ability to give himself over to someone else.

I like the contrast of her with her no-nonsense friend, Monika...and here's what I noticed...as viewers of the show we see Karen as the no-nonsense, able to act, goes for what she wants, opposite of Pam - but here we see that it's all relative; here Karen is weak one in comparison seeming unable to see what she's put on blinders to.

**It’s weird, the way your body sometimes understands things before your brain does. But this is exactly what happens to Karen when she reads Jim’s text.** - so true and I really like the way you present this

Right from the start we see Karen's attraction to qualities that aren't really the Jim we know (although in some aspects they are - the drive he has just wasn't ever for selling paper, and he is helpful) - yeah scratch that - but even so she was still meeting a alt-Jim, when she first noticed him.

**“Thanks,” he finally says after a minute or so. He still won’t look at her, just stares up at the stippled ceiling. He sounds far away again. “For being so upfront about everything. For not making me wonder.”**

This hit me - more for how it made me feel for Jim again and the hurt that was obviously still so raw, especially after coming back.

**In an instant, all of the little moments between her boyfriend and the receptionist she’d wondered about since they arrived in Scranton shuffle through her mind, one after the other, like a puzzle she didn’t realize she’d been putting together this entire time. And Phyllis has just handed her the final piece** - What a perfect description.

The double talk Jim gives her in the coffee shop exchange - great in that he doesn't quite lie and moves the conversation to a direction where he doesn't have to.

OKay, I loved the whole bit with the sunken-cost fallacy - and Karen so seems like the type who would see things with him as an investment she wasn't ready drop - she'd put too much in - including a move to Scranton.

AHA - the stuffed animal on her desk - I was curious about your interest in that and I enjoyed how you worked that in.
The talk on the way home after the beach, was well done and felt so accurate.

She stops trying - the juxtaposition to Jim in the last chapter..nice.

Thanks for giving us the little flash ahead - Lets us see that Karen will be okay and gets over her anger at having been used as *Kelvar* (nice) and understands that they all wound up where they were meant to be even if there were bumps to get there.

Great chapter- really enjoyed it. - but can't wait for what's coming - saving my last JB for the magic moment.

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: April 12, 2022 Title: Chapter 12: "When two people find each other, what should stand in their way?"

Happy Archiversary. What an amazing way to commemorate it!
Adn what a beautiful chapter to close this one up- once again seamlessly filling in all the missing lines of dialogue and all the scenes and stuff that feel like they were always there just kept from us - so thanks for giving us this inside view.

LOL, I imagine with the frozen pea shoes she would feel a lot like Michael (or a future Kevin - making up a new footwear)

Good note that she doesn't love the haircut, that it's not quite him (generally I liked his hair neater but I get the symbolism at play)
And good for her with the note, of course Karen was being territorial and look what that gets you, Filipelli since this FNB doesn't hold back anymore.
--Maybe it’s a long shot, but the receptionist who’s still in love with the paper salesman figures it can’t hurt to try. --

I had the same idea about this scene -that the instructions of the crew would be to follow and see about getting so more dirt.

He leans in close — very close — so only she can hear him, and asks his next question in that husky tone she’s been imagining for months.
“Pick you up at seven?”

I love this image - so thanks.

It feels like hope.
And I love how this line comes back.

The epilogue was just what it should be - a snapshot of their early days with a little bit of the insight into some key occurrences that would have happened during this time...

buying the ring - and almost giving it to her - their first time and being nervous about it

Kissing the soft head of a wrinkly newborn in her arms as they become parents, then waving goodbye as they send that child off to college. The images exist without any exertion, with no struggle. - Okay - you really got me here.

The conversation that came up at the one year felt so true to them, so real and also necessary.

PS - so Pam got her TiVO somewhere around this time---she did not have it in season 2 and yes I remember the line where she talks about Jim setting hers up not so well)

So beautiful, how JIm buys her the butterfly because HE NOTICES what she's been drawing and I love the symbolism her of her metamorphosis.

Gorgeous last line - Her eyes flicker with those tiny specks of gold again. “You got me everything.”

I'm glad saved a jellybean for this one - great chapter and an amazing story. Thank you for writing it and sharing with us.

Author's Response: Thanks Max! Your reviews are always some of my favorites to read. Thanks so much for joining me and being so present for the journey. You rock. xo

Pamcake Day, or 5 Reasons Why Jim and Pam Don't Eat Pancakes Anymore, Even Though They Love Them by MrsKHalpert Rated: M [Reviews - 20] 29
Summary: They loved pancakes. They really did. But no one could blame them. They tried so hard.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Holiday, Humor, Weekend
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 5 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 11783 Read Count: 1936 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 01, 2022 Updated: March 01, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 01, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: New York City

So I knew I would enjoy this. Any story that has jam exploring my past home i almost always do. I know exactly the restaurant but being I lived there and it was a pretty touristy spot I’ve only been there once to bring the kids. And I did not have pancakes but those fruity pebbles ones sound good.
Sorry to say while I still lived there in 2009 I never did go to the sports museum.

Anyway you described a really fun day had Jim’s eyes not been bigger than his stomach. And up until then it seemed like they were having a pretty good time.

Looking forward to why else pancakes are off the menu for them.

Author's Response:

Ooof! I hope I did this justice for you! I spent a lot of time in Google Maps and researching places to get it as accurate as I could, but living in London and not having been to NYC for 6 years, it was a bit tricky!

Thank you so much for your review and I hope you enjoy the rest of their adventures in pancaking!  

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 03, 2022 Title: Chapter 5: IHOP

Good reasons indeed!
From Tom and Pete who had me thinking of Fred and George here to Michael to distractions in the kitchen to orange juice baths (this just happened to me with water just the other day).
Gotta point out I adore how Pam knows Michael so well she'd in tune with why he orders in a medley of languages.
Fun stuff.

Author's Response: Thank you so much for your review and glad you enjoyed it! 

Glad you liked the bit with Michael ordering and Pam knowing, that was a personal fave of mine in this chapter!
Thanks again! 

Wordle is Not a Joke, Jim by MrsKHalpert Rated: K [Reviews - 8] 13
Summary: Who would have thought five little letters could cause so much joy and so much frustration?
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1109 Read Count: 787 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 14, 2022 Updated: March 14, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 14, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Wordle is not a joke, Jim

Very cute... oh and I read this before I did it today so it better not be ducat - or beets. I've been spoilrdled before and it sucks - don't blame Pam for being mad.
Oh and I switch up my word everyday - for a while I would start with the prior days word but since I can't always remember it, had to scrap that plan (but one of the times I did I got it in 2).

Author's Response: Hahaha! Glad I didn’t spoil it for you! And very glad you liked this one :)

Up in the Air by WanderingWatchtower Rated: K [Reviews - 71] 78
Summary: "Make music with the chatter in here
And whisper all the notes in my ear."
-Oviedo -- Blind Pilot

An Airport AU.


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Romance, Travel
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 18625 Read Count: 5204 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 29, 2022 Updated: December 16, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: April 21, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

I finally was able to get to read this...and I'm enjoying.
I do that too, make up random stories for people I see.

I thought I caught a line there in the middle of Pam's POV that has me intrigued?

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: May 09, 2022 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

Oh I was afraid that was coming...but you got me on Jim's homecoming.

Lots of fun seeing Kelly and the butterfly moment in this new place.

Looking forward to where it's going to head now.

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: July 31, 2022 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

You have a way of making us feel we've been watching this relationship disintegrate all along, even though this is our first real look at what's been going on in it.
The little things like the toothpaste cap and refusal to admit fault have a very "lived in" sense to them and had it not been for meeting Pam and the magnifying glass that she seemed to deliver to him while he was counting Pam-sheep, he may have let the issues lie longer. Glad Karen forgot to lock the door and gladder still she once again wouldn't take the blame – felt like a very true breaking point.
And then for Jim to have the aha moment where he remembers the receipt – bravo. Now that he has her name, next chapter please! We got some Roy to get rid of.

Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: December 22, 2022 Title: Chapter 7: Epilogue

I've been delayed with reviews lately but I couldn't let this one slip off without a note to say how much I enjoyed this fic. The last two chapters were heartwarming and I love when it all comes full circle. I was tickled by the Jim's Froggy gaffe - Pretty in Pink - grew up with this movie and Jon Cryer is forever Ducky Dale for me despite anything else he has done since.
Love the hint at their being risque and Kelly's return.
Oh and from last chapter - Your Betsy is my kind of Betsy. The facebook messages had me smiling as did the comment about the sugars in the coffee shop where they reunite.
Such a charming meet cute story- loved it.

The Angel from my Nightmare by MrsKHalpert Rated: T [Reviews - 6] 12
Summary: He just misses her so much.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Drabble, Holiday, Inner Monologue, Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language
Series: Jam's Jams
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2272 Read Count: 1124 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: March 31, 2022 Updated: March 31, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: March 31, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: The Angel from my Nightmare

I'm not sure I recognize what's new - the third person or tacking season 9 - not an easy task I know, but you've done well getting at what he might have been going through and thinking and dreaming.

I appreciate that the Jim you write for this story believes he's doing this to give his family more but also knows there's the part of wanting to do more for himself - more than sell paper - something he can be proud of and be the best for them.

I can totally see the Halperts doing a Halloween Christmas and that this would be the time he would get into costume for them.

Good job here

Author's Response:

It’s the first time I’ve written in first person or ever really done an inner monologue kind of thing, so I wasn’t sure how it would be received. But I’m glad that it’s come across well!

Thanks so much for the review :) 

Butterfly by Thats what she said Rated: K+ [Reviews - 8] 11
Summary: Pam falls asleep on Jim's shoulder and he tells her about how he felt on Diversity Day. Set sometime during the 4th season.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: None
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 767 Read Count: 1021 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: May 01, 2022 Updated: May 01, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: May 01, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was just lovely. The whole thing about telling a message to the butterfly was beautiful. Heartwarming that he told the butterfly both times of his love, for his parents and then for her.

I like that, too.

Welcome to MTT and hoping to see some more sweet stories like this one from you.

Author's Response: Thank you. I love the idea of telling messages of love to a butterfly.

Murphy's Cake by warrior4 Rated: K [Reviews - 8] 9
Summary: Jim, Cece, and Phil make a cake for Pam's birthday. What could possibly go wrong?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Cece Halpert, Jim/Pam, Phillip Halpert
Genres: Humor, Kids/Family, Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Cooking with JAM
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2426 Read Count: 876 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: May 02, 2022 Updated: May 02, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: May 02, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I really enjoyed this - it was truly adorable. I could totally picture Daddy Jim and the kiddos. I legit laughed out loud when the munchkins got into the butter. If only that were the only snafu in the big plan to surprise Pam - but Murphy S Law had his fun today. And seems the kiddos did too.

Cute mention of the PAM cooking spray.

Oh and since Jim forgot to make dinner, I know just the place he can get a last minute reservation.

A lot of fun with this one.

Author's Response: Thanks Max. Glad you liked it. What's life without a little bit of chaos every now and then? Glad you liked all the details. I considered bringing Christopher's into this one, but imagine the chaos that would ensue if Murphy tagged along. No, let's keep Christopher's a place of peace and calmness. Besides, McDonalds have PlayPlaces where the kiddos can burn off energy. Thanks as always for your comments.

Revive by tinydundie Rated: M [Reviews - 13] 26
Summary:

Jim and Pam get suspended, but they're thrilled about it.

Post "Secretary's Day."


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Married, Oneshot, Pregnancy/Babies, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2442 Read Count: 1272 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: May 06, 2022 Updated: May 06, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: May 07, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Revive

Lady!!!!

Now you know, steam fics aren't usually my thing but when they have all the emotions and realities of their life attached to them, they are.

And this one had so much, good Jam banter, the toll of new parenthood, mentions of things we moms know were real but not shown or mentioned, breast pumps, sore nipples and nursing bras ( Love the line about the easy access), the messy house, the worry about her postpartum body,and how it would be in the aftermath of labor and that Jim is concerned too.

'He’s honestly never felt so big before and she wonders if it’s just been so long she can’t remember or if he’s just really, really turned on.'

We know it's already got to be yeah, quite generous, but well let's just say I imagine Pam was "bracing" for it.

Oh how I loved this line: And she really has missed this, specifically: this ability to be as close to the man she loves as humanly possible.

And giddy over the use of what we learned from the alt talking head which you know had me squealing when we got that reveal in OL. Yup, that's Jim.

Well done Lady!

Boyfriends by emxgoldstars Rated: T [Reviews - 10] 11
Summary:

 

 

 

"Boyfriends, they think you're so easy. They take you for granted."

Jim's thoughts, in a letter-esque format, as Pam leaves the reception with Roy.

Set During "Phyllis's Wedding."


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Pam, Pam/Roy
Genres: Angst, Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: Summertime Sadness
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 586 Read Count: 645 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: June 22, 2022 Updated: June 22, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: June 24, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

this was angsty alright but I think you got at the emotions Jim was feeling as he watched his heart walk out the door on the arms of the man who didn't deserve her.

Author's Response:

Thank you, Max! I don't delve into the angsty side of their slow burn often, but it's needed.

Roy never did, and never will, deserve Pam.

Thank you! <3 

Birdcage by tinydundie Rated: T [Reviews - 13] 26
Summary:

A story about a boy, a girl, and a word.


Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Michael, Oscar, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4227 Read Count: 1175 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 07, 2022 Updated: July 07, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: July 07, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Birdcage

I really enjoyed this little peek at the early days of (official, yet still under wraps) Jam.

*They haven’t had an actual conversation about exclusivity since they started dating. Maybe it’s because that very first night something intangible – yet powerful – had passed between them, like an unspoken vow: they belonged to each other and they both knew it. A verbal designation seemed superfluous.*

This seemed to ring true.

So I really bought the the whole bit with Michael, Pam and the Netflix movies. It was a fun and very them way to pick the word and this made me laugh- you really nailed both Michael and Jim here"

*Michael glares at him. “It’s none of your business, Jim. I forgot.”

Jim looks confused. “It’s none of my business, or you forgot?”*

Yeah, I buy Oscar knowing all along but also this was fun: *“I also saw you in the Cugino’s parking lot last week making out in Jim’s car.”*

NOt up to that Superfan episode yet but I think I know the reference having seen some deleted scenes but I like where this one went in the end.

Two thumbs up - but what else would I expect from TD.

Author's Response: Glad you liked it! The Netflix thing struck me as totally something Pam would do, even before she was dating Jim. And the Superfan episode is (DM Infinity part 2 if you want to check it out)

The VERY first date by bleasteria Rated: K [Reviews - 14] 28 New!
Summary:

A peak inside the date Jim and Pam had after the end of season 3 (We were robbed!!) 

cross posted on ao3 


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3802 Read Count: 3425 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 08, 2022 Updated: February 29, 2024
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed
Date: August 09, 2022 Title: Chapter 2: 2/2. Someone rather special

You did a good job getting the internal monologues and the banter that make them, them.
But this is a great line:

*“I like Scranton. When I saw your note I remembered that this city has things that New York can't give me," he never took his eyes off hers. He wanted her to understand, to get the message.*

I'm super impressed that you are writing in a learned language - will point out you wrote A-word (I'm assuming for amor) when I think you meant L-word (for love). I got it anyway but thought you'd want to know.

Firsts by MrsKHalpert Rated: K [Reviews - 11] 19
Summary: The most important firsts in Jim Halpert's life.
Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Drabble, Fluff, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 290 Read Count: 764 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: July 12, 2022 Updated: July 12, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: July 12, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Firsts

All of these were sweet and true but this was my favorite:
'The first time he held his daughter and he realised there was another woman whose finger he was totally wrapped around.'

Author's Response:

Thank so so much!

Yeah that was a sweet one for sure!

Thanks for the review!! 

You Can Count on Me by warrior4 Rated: K [Reviews - 12] 11
Summary: Merry Christmas in July! All Jim wants to do is be with Pam for their first Christmas as a couple. Mother Nature might have other ideas though. Companion piece to "I'll Be Home."
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen, Michael
Genres: Fluff, Holiday
Warnings: Adult language
Series: Jamie and Morgan, Hope in the Dark
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 6134 Read Count: 886 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: July 25, 2022 Updated: July 25, 2022
Reviewer: Maxine Abbott Signed 1
Date: July 25, 2022 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Okay first of all Bruno Mars' "Count on Me" song has been in my head ever since I saw your post so thanks for that. Good thing I like the song.

But seriously, What a great follow-up to see this story from the other side.

But uh-oh, Jim - big mistake turning off the radio - twice.

Absolutely, Michael would sing out all the in-between lines.

I loved the way Jim talked up Pam to David and threw in a mention of her role as babysitter in addition to answering phones. It may not be in her job description but it sure is a key part of what she does all day.

I enjoyed the bit of closure you served up for him and Karen. Nice to hear mention of her future husband. Also nice note that David mentions the ad and if it were up to him...because it is so much more creative than what ran, especially with Pam's ending which he also talked up. Of course it was Ryan's doing it got nixed.

Okay, now onto the storm... I think I remember that one and I, like Jim got caught in it, me coming home from a baby shower in Queens...but I somehow managed to make it home. Too bad Jim did not but at least we got to see 1) what a really good guy he is- giving up the room made was a real mensch move (just in case you don't remember from DJC's story, it's a good thing) and how he helps Shelly and how he praises her to the manager via next employee. and 2) how important it was for him to get back to spend his first Christmas with Pam...

...which by the end of this very sweet story, he does.

Oh and of course I have to mention Jim's mom in the mix, inviting Pam over and how she would also be calling. He may be grown up, but moms never stop worrying and I could hear it in both hers and Pam's voice.


It was just lovely to see a little Christmas/holiday magic in July. Nicely done.

Author's Response: Always fun when one song can lead to something else for sure. Yeah, Jim's on his way to being a bit more mature, but he has some things to learn yet, like keeping an eye on the weather. Glad you liked how he acted at the party. Keeping up good relations with David and being able to talk to Karen like that. I could easily see Ryan seeing the ad that Scranton submitted, seeing the end there that was clearly Pam's work, and being upset at her for rejecting his dinner offer and also wanting to get back at Jim, nixing the opportunity for Scranton to create their own ad. He really is a jerk. Ah well.

I've always felt like when it's really important Jim lets the prankster persona drop and he is a nice guy. Thus looking out for the family, offering to dig out, and making sure Shelly got her due.

Of course the real focus is getting back to Pam. I liked being able to get into his headspace there too. He's finally with her and nothing's going to keep him from her, not after all this time. Glad you also thought Pam and Betsy's voices rang true too.

Thanks for your help with this one. Glad you liked it so much.