He was never meant to end up here, to meet her, and to have his life changed forever.
James was never really in love with Katy. Probably purely lust.
James is so swooning romantic with Pam. I have no doubt he is in love with her. If he met Pam first instead of Katy.. we know where his real interest would lie. Even if he had to marry Katy for family and convenience. He probably would have fought to not marry her and marry Pam instead.
I get that Katy is hurt and all but she went too far. Pam is a wonderful match for James.
So “The Philadelphia Evening Sentinel” is this AU’s version of Dunder Mifflin?
James is a loving husband. Swoon.
I am glad both have said love yous!
“water seeking a path over stones in a creek bed. “ your imagery is perfection and poetic.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I always love hearing the thoughts of readers as they move through the different aspects of the story.
I like how real you made this fic. Like how tough it was being a woman back then, marriage and PSTD at the time. Most of the Halperts & in laws are so rude to Pamela (and James by extension). Loving this story so far!
Author's Response: Thank you! There were certainly some unique challenges back then and it has been fun to write these characters navigating them. Thanks so much for your reviews!
A rare moment between Jim and Pam.
My response to the 55 word challenge.
So sweet!
Author's Response: Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed!
The Jam Fam gets a new game in their household.
A family-friendly one shot about the most popular game on the market, Animal Crossing
1 Love Jam’s flirting banter! Even after years of marriage.
Phipce and Chicken Nugget. That so cute!
Oohhh the parents are getting addicted too.
The ending such a good idea! Good parenting moment for Pam.
"But her heart broke that night, too. She lost her partner in crime, her best friend, and the man she loves because she was too scared to screw everything up. "
Jim finds Pam crying in the hallway instead of Dwight, he tries to figure out what's wrong but she doesn't want him to know that he's the problem.
1 Love the ending! I wish you continued.
1 Holy cow! This is soooo good! You need to finish this too. Waiting for when and how Pam meets Jim.
Casino night one shot of what happens under the neon moon in Poor Richards. Based on the song Neon Moon by Brooks and Dunn- specifically the version with Kacey Musgraves I heard for the first time last night.
1 Oof. So glad it ends happily for them. Beautiful.
1 Hee hee. I totally see this happening!
1 Aww I thought it was Jim going to Stamford but then the twist is when they move to Austin. So sweet.
Author's Response: They kill me, these two. Thanks for your review!
1 Haha you pack so much in this one! Just typical life with two teenagers one going off to college..
Author's Response: I really love the idea of Jim and Pam being all domestic and living a normal life after all that drama. I do feel for Pam here, though. Thanks for reviewing!
1 Love the comparison between copper strands and Pam’s hair. Your words are so beautiful.
Author's Response:
Thank you kindly. I have written a lot on this site but this is one of the pieces where I feel I have best captured Jim's emotions - go figure in a 55 word drabble.
I'm please to know you have found it and appreciate that you let me know with a lovely review.
Welcome to MTT.
1 I love this canon divergent of season 9 and their fight make sense and feel like that could have happened. Also, love their reminiscing about Michael. This is so sweet.
1 Aww sweet meet cute!
I love how Jim’s years teaching at the school get better every year. This year is even better!
1 Jim is already so far gone! I am surprised Dwight is not the agriculture teacher.
1 Their first prank! So hilarious! I like how you write the characters. Especially Michael and Dwight.
Casino Night through Niagara seen through a different lens – a mom’s.
1 So beautiful.
I am not a mother myself, but Betsy’s mindset during these times rang true to me. I read enough books and fanfics, watch enough movies, and talk or listen to enough mothers (including my mother), so this makes a lot of sense to me. I have seen and heard similar feelings from real-life and fictional mothers alike. Also, you’re a mother yourself, which is the best because writers write what they know, and it shines through your writing here. Even though it hurt a bit to see Betsy not liking Pam at some points but it make sense. From her perspective, she’s the girl that toyed with her baby’s feelings and hurt him—loved that she ended up loving Pam, which I also see. She feels like she’s the missing puzzle piece to their family. And the magical ingredient. I love the comparison to the coconut flour in the cookies. It must be rough but also joyous to be a mother.
Amazing story! I do wonder if she ever met Karen and did she knew if she didn’t really fit in the family? I imagine so.
Thank you!
Author's Response:
Thank you - you brought me back to when I wrote this one and it was a true mix of personal experiences swirled in with my Jam obsession. I appreciate so much your review and that you could feel the mother in me in the writing.
To answer your question...as a mom, I think Betsy would come around to Karen too. Karen's biggest fault was not seeing the signs, but really she wasn't a terrible person, she just clung a little too tight. And Jim was a bit unfair to her, using her as a shield. Plus, Betsy would not have any of the ill feelings about Karen having hurt her baby. Maybe in time she would see they weren't truly compatible and struggle with liking Karen, but maybe not for her son... but that's a whole other fan fic for someone else to write.
Thanks again for your review.
1 Aww… this is so cute.
Cece is stinkin’ cute!
And daddy Jim is swoon. Especially a overprotective daddy Jim.
1 Aww… this is a sweet little fic! I like that Pam get to express her anger and frustration. For Jim too.
1 Aww so sweet. Jim is the most romantic guy ever.
Fancy New Beesly crashes a party.
1 Beautifully written. You write like poetry!
31 Six different proposals, one actual wedding that ends in a proposal of her own.
Written for secret santa!
1 This is so adorable!
1 Oh, middle school boys! Didn't even get her name right.
1 Roy... A douche, as always. They should have stayed broken up, lol. But then Pam might not have started at Dundee Mifflin... So never mind then.
That's awkward and embarrassing. Oh, Kameron... hope he does better with the next gal!
1 Well, at least it got her to Dunder Mifflin (and keep her there) so she meet her person.
Are you REALLY happy Pam? There is something missing!
1 Oh Pam! Jim is in love with you!