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Ripping Angelas poster down in retaliation, the way shed masterfully bargained down the price of the rental on that industrial drinks dispenser, Of course Karen was physically gorgeous, and clearly clever and good at her job, that was obvious from the get-go. he sneezed again and rubbed his head that seemed to explode. ryan retorts, rolling his eyes again. Or maybe they were, and just existed in the very worst, ugliest part of his psyche thats hidden away in a box somewhere. He must still look somewhat mischievous, given how she eyes him warily. This is a fanfiction for the Office. I need to look good if Darryl and I are going to get a better job. Generally, Pam and Karen got along. Oh, that cool. Ugh, excuse mbe, sorry about that. I really appreciate it. You know that. Boring, maybe; eventful in all the wrong ways, maybe. And then further back, to what sparked all of this. Hed just laughed and joked that he should throw a rival party at the exact same time that she definitely was invited to. Jim concedes and pushes himself out of his chair, Pams eyes lingering on him again as he leaves, following as he appears to duck into his elbow with another tightly stifled sneeze, before going to the sink in the kitchen and washing his hands like the considerate person he is. Thats her life on a loop. She nods at from behind her screen. loving someone fully always seemed so hard, so unattainable for him. Im having a lot of fun writing this! His eyebrows pull downwards, and it takes all she has not to giggle at his exaggerated, goofy little expression. Y-Yhheah, Ill take a message and have him call you back. Takes part sometime after 3x23 The Job but before 4x01 Fun Run. Imagine if all the Dunder Mifflin employees were at a summer camp! They quickly return to what she assumes is the closing of a sale, and so Pam forces her (visual) attention back to her riveting, formerly abandoned game of solitaire.. It cuts through the unlikely fun of the moment, and suddenly Jims gaze softens again. Jim Saves the Day - An original "Office" Fanfiction. Despite being a self-proclaimed artist, Pam Beesly's world almost always runs monochrome. Thank you for sharing~! When he was backed into a corner and had to admit that it was him whod accidentally filed the complaint about Pam planning her wedding in the office (where he couldnt help but constantly overhear) Jim had been absolutely mortified. -that timbe of year, yeah. Is it weird that 36 hours feels like a long time to be without someone? Placed in a little pile next to his keyboard are seemingly all the remaining honey and lemon lozenges cherry-picked from the bowl at reception; his go-to flavour of choice. He didnt know the gravity of that bond. pam. Synopsis. Shed felt jealous, even if the jealousy had been repressed and taboo in a way that made it hard to identify or even acknowledge. Thank-you so much for the feedback, you're all lovely and so encouraging! And that Pam notices he has barely smiled all day. *********************************************. Nearly everyone had had it by this stage, if the starkly depleted bowl of throat candies Pam had put out specially on her desk was anything to go by. Pam tries to befriend Karen. He couldnt deny the fledgling hope they might always retain even a little bit of this feeling. On all the days of Christmas, Jim's true love gave to himthe gift of pranking. Sure, it had been a bit of a shock to Pams system when she found out before he had the chance to tell her himself (which she had a sinking, sneaking suspicion the cameras had caught before she had the chance to school her expression into one a little more neutral). Betsy got up on her tiptoes and gathered him up into a hug. A/N: Hi everyone! Shed honestly tried so hard to avoid it, knowing shed inevitably get the blame for bringing it to the office and all the unwanted attention that it would bring onto her. Roy smiledobliviously and squeezed her thigh over the top of the blankets, before getting up to quickly change his shirt before heading out. I'm super proud of Pam for standing her ground and I love that you worked that into this because S3 is really Pam's season IMO. Last week marked the first theyd slept over at one anothers place. in which willow halpert falls in Shed felt jealous, even if the jealousy had been repressed and taboo in a way that made it hard to identify or even acknowledge. Oh- are you he stammers out, and she shoots him a clear what do you think? look as she pulls a little ball of tissue out of her skirt pocket to dab away the dampness. Im so sorry, truly, I-I didnt know. He would love to go home and lie down, but he needed the money, but the main reason why he decided to go to work was because of Pam. See for yourself! He's in deep, so much deeper than he realized, and he maybe sort of understands why Halpert fucked off to Connecticut. "you could show me," jim says, his voice becoming eerily serious. That thought alone had his legs propelling him forward across the parking lot to Ryans pretentious hybrid. But she must decide inwardly that he wouldnt actually give it to her if he had been serious before, because its only a beat before she takes the glass from him and takes a sip. (Uploaded by Punk, from iamsab. Not even the cool kind of monochrome where you can distinguish shades, like, charcoal black versus starry night sky black, either. What had started as a nagging tickle at the back of her throat all day yesterday that no amount of tea could manage to quash, had gradually over the course of the evening blossomed into what was undoubtedly the beginning of a cold, no matter how much she wanted to deny it to herself (proving to be swiftly impossible when shed sneezed no less than, Pam gravitated towards a chair at the end of a row that didnt have anyone already sat in it and gingerly produced one of her hidden tissues, her nose already proving problematic and starting to drip. really slow burn really eventual, maybe not until the second fic in the series depending on how some things work out, no beta we die like the world's infrastructure in this au. Jim just shoots her a questioning glance, and all of a sudden shes very distracted by whatever is displayed on her computer screen and so doesnt meet his eye. So assertive, and so sure of herself. You understand and express their internal monologues so wellPams rationalizing of her feelings for Jim and her heart wrenching thoughts about why shes destined to be with Roy. The camera really does seem to search him out for a reaction, so I love the idea that it's because he notices every little thing, especially where Pam's concerned. He makes a subtle eh gesture. He wasnt quite sure how or why it happened. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. Jim snorts and leans his cheek against her head, immeasurably content at how she feels there. It had already been getting kind of late, but in an impulsive moment that in the moment felt sort of like taking a running jump off a cliffs edge, she blurted out if he wanted to stay awhile and maybe watch a movie. If you give me ideas for stories I will (try to) fill them. he tries to play it off with a joke. Hope you enjoy! Giving into an urge, Jim reaches out and tucks an errant lock of hair behind her ear. They were seeing each other, they both mutually knew there wasnt anybody else in the picture, but they were just enjoying this for what it was right now. Yes, Ill take that down for you ndow and get that processed. Romance, humor, light angst. Being an HR Rep has its own set of challenges. So he let her go instead, eyes following her all the way to the door until she was out of sight. Roy Anderson/Jim Halpert. We need to show these little bitches who the boss is around this town, trying out some sort of country twang. Hhhhhehtcsshew!. Shes barely said it however, before hes shaking his head, eyes narrowing and mouth falling open again. An "Office" fanfic between Jim Halpert Dwight Schrute. "Bless you! Pam said. Realising that they're both in similar situations, Pam and Dwight find solace in each other. The fact that it had all cleared up so quickly only further reassured him in his assumption that-, Jim stops up short when he rounds the corner from the annex into the break room, mouth dropping open in surprise when he sees her, sitting alone at a table right in the far corner. And that Jim is so deep in this pit of heartache and misery that, even if he weren't getting sick, it's blatantly obvious to the people that care about him that he's not doing well. I look right at the camera. Later, after briefly falling back to sleep wrapped up in each other for a little while longer (because why not? If she wanted something she went for it. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. But it was like that thought alone tauntingly conjured the urge. Takes place from season 3 onward. Pam froze for a second, feeling a flush of warmth in her cheeks as everyone turned their attention towards her. I dont care. He makes sure to stand extra close to Pam when theyre in Jims company. At least it was, Getting caught by her red-handed during Michaels day of supposed conflict resolution was the final straw though. [UPDATE] Im writing a one-shot sequel to this. Either way, this meant there was no way productivity would be more than 60% of our usual, slow speed. It's beautiful,and, as expected,heart-wrenching. Hed said it more in resignation than actual disbelief or hope, the final word of a drowning man before he accepted his fate. She doesn't know why it isn't. She looks on (not staring - definitely not staring) as he hangs on a wavering breath, cherry-red nose flushed from the irritation of constant attention twitching as his expression reads as unsure. All she knew for sure, was she could practically, Dont sneeze, dont sneeze, dont sneeze just a couple more minutes, think decidedly, Pam Greer! he exclaimed with a chortle , This is where shed normally give in and play along just to appease him, mainly in the hope that it would hurry things along to a point where they could get back to whatever it was they, For a brief second Pam faltered, and having caught the fall in her expression Jim looked like he was about to interject from across the room. If you have any ideas feel free to write them in the comments! Also the image of Jim bundled up in a scarf and layers, shiveringin traffic and sneezing his head off is probably not going to leave my head for the forseeable future. ! They always turned to him to capture his reaction to the often ridiculous, unorthodox things constantly happening around him in their completely orthodox-looking office. Best friends with Pam Beesly and Jim Halpert, she all of a sudden finds her life being documented for a. The image of her, dressed all in white and smiling angelically as she and Roy went round the venue arm-in-arm greeting their guests, welcoming him to their special day no. A tiny shred of insecurity worms its way into her thoughts as she wonders how she matches up against Karen and Katy and the countless other unknown women he's been with. Especially when she was sick and had a limited supply of energy to get her through the day as is. The one with the dark makeup, the little skirt, and the needles in her purse. She was proud. Facebook. When these two CEOs meet, they'll create more than just a business deal. Pam nods, then looks up at him, seemingly contemplative. Ill print it for you, and before I even click Print he is off to the printer to inspect them. the office fanfiction jim saves pam He still yearns for Pam despite his guilt and Pam still wishes she had told him sooner. And Pam's officially left for her honeymoon with Roy, leaving the office in need of a new temporary receptionist. Jim has a sex dream about one Ryan Howard and can't get it out of his headHe could act on it, except hes supposedly in love with PamBut he hasnt seen her in nearly a month, and maybe, maybe a part of him is scared shes not missing him as much as he is missing her Day 2: Multiple orgasms, coming untouchedShip: Jim/Ryan. A hand reachedout and heldher hip. It was never far from her mind though, try as she might to ignore it. Pam gravitated towards a chair at the end of a row that didnt have anyone already sat in it and gingerly produced one of her hidden tissues, her nose already proving problematic and starting to drip. The meeting was in full swing now, and Pam was alternating between looking tiredly down at her lap and periodically glancing up at whatever the hell Michael was doing to get them all energised for the day ahead. When he caught her disappearing into the bathroom, he decided ultimately that he couldnt just sit there on his hands and do nothing. Theres something about his demeanour that strikes her as odd though and Pams about to question him further, only is distracted for a second by how close his body is to hers, a little bare strip of his belly just visible as he strains to reach, and she easily gives into the urge to loop her arms around his waist as he fiddles with the box. Pam hesitates, an idea, or maybe an instinct, coming to mind. Theres something about his demeanour that strikes her as odd though and Pams about to question him further, only is distracted for a second by how close his body is to hers, a little bare strip of his belly, Like some sort of mind reader, Jim must sense she was about to speak up, because he jumps in quickly with I gotta ask -, Pam humours him for a minute, shrugging but with a look of pride. Jim and Dwight getting on with work at their respective desks and just generally leaving each other alone? Theyre eventually released and Pam escapes back to her desk, heart still beating hard in her chest. mumbled Jim and went back to his desk, shaking his head. That, he was proud of. Giu 11, 2022 | narcissistic withdrawal. Just the ones sitting next to me called Jim Halpert., Michael: "We have a strict no sick at work rule. It wouldnt matter if they were. How many people hit up gas station rest stops on the side of the road for tissues and throat lozenges rather than Doritos and beef jerky? Hed even done her the honour of choosing to walk right to the edge of. Giving into an urge, Jim reaches out and tucks an errant lock of hair behind her ear. The Office vibes were off before Cat arrived and she's certainly made an impression Dwight is invited to a radio talk show and is interviewed about his job as regional manager at Dunder Mifflin long after the last events of The Office. It hadnt been exactly what he needed to hear. Like all the best things that happened in Pams life, it wasnt necessarily planned out or completely thought through either. The days here could be grating, or even tedious, at the best of times. Feel better. Theyd always be friends. Uh, no thanks; Im good she replied lightly, without her eyes ever leaving the screen. Her chest felt lighter (ironically, given her current circumstances) and that would have to learn to be enough in itself. She sounds miserable and he winces a little in sympathy. Ryan takes his desk. Shes not snooping, but shed be lying if she said she didnt find some enjoyment in picking out little pieces of Jims life, and his personality, dotted around the space. Especially when he found out she was spoken for. Inspired by the song of the same name by TS (naturally). Of course, Im faking. Or maybe it was the stroking. So assertive, and so sure of herself. Theres no way in hell he just had those nor the red wagon. This theory reflects observations I've made before on both r/FanTheories and r/DunderMifflin, but I wanted to formalize it. Breathe in, breathe out. Jims head felt light as he headed for the stairs and exited the building, almost in some sort of daze, like his feet were on autopilot and his head in another realm entirely. Im sure he intends to somehow gain profit through these cookies while kissing up to Michael and breaking code. GOOD MORNING, SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA, Michael announced with his same pushed, happy snarl walking into the Office with a toy red wagon tugging along behind him. Classic, easy. Just the idea that he has absolutely no idea he'sfought offa cold until he sees it reflected back, a million times worse thanks to her lacking immune system, is lovely. - Dwight. Pam finds herself between a rock and a hard place; Rather, she gets fucked by Jim against a vending machine. Pam. Maybe riding home with Ryan wasn't a good idea after all. Just try to sneak out for me within like an hour. His head is tilted off to the side, a clenched fist pressed hard under flaring nostrils. But for some reason for the last couple of months or so, Jims been noticing a lot more tension between them than what was there before. Little does he know the dark secrets he's about to uncover ryans face flushes. Maybe with Pam? Jims new job has already placed his marriage on thin ice. So here he was, back where he started. (Y/n) (L/n) is a saleswoman at the Dunder Mifflin paper company. The one that I know for a fact Michael and Kevin both drink straight from the carton? he asks innocently, a twinkle in his eye. this. Shes just cute in general; ergo, making everything she does cute by default. Even Stanley seems to be engrossed in whatever hes doing on the computer, not a crossword book in sight. Todd Packer has sex with the lovely ladies of the Office. Hes dealt all the cards he had to play, and at some point he had to turn a corner and stop indulging himself in this fantasy that if he just tries a little harder, tries something else to break her out of whatever spell shes under thats keeping her with someone thats so clearly not right for her then shed tell him she loved him back. It was an interesting thought, but one that eventually faded away in the lights and conviviality of Casino Night, and sitting across from her at that poker table. As he turns his back to absorb the information Ive written, I sprint off, pulling the wagon, rush out the door, and escape in the elevator. The first three seasons but with Jim as a girl. So Ive been rewatching The Office recently and have accidentally re-awoken my past hyperfixation on this show/this couple (honestly they're just a big comfort ship for me and it's what we need rn lol). And for Pam, the ways of love are about to be made clear. She barely cooked anymore, settling on takeout after a long day of dealing with customers and her boss (who still lived in the medieval age based on his sexist remarks). Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. ill give him that. It sounds crazy but she can tell hes smiling even with his back turned to her. Karens getting a taste of life in the Scranton branch ecosystem with them gone. How will it hold when an old friend shows up to say hello? Maybe she was getting sick sick; her migraines sometimes acted as a pre-cursor for actual illness. Then part B will be post-merger. I wont have you guys, the family, or my friends he trails off, realising hes rambling and that his half-truthful response probably sounds quite childish. No camera crew. Collection of one-shots. By This series is turning into a real labour of love (nearly 12,000words so far eep)but Im actually quite proud of myself that Ive stuck to updating it and Ive committed myself to finishing it. She never looked at him like that, never so closed devoid of emotion or expression or warmth. Remembered a time when he didn't feel a million miles away. He still yearns for Pam despite his guilt and Pam still wishes she had told him sooner. To be fair to the people I played basketball with back then though, it, Jim shrugs, but couldnt help but smile at how offended she sounded on his behalf. Starts with her in high school dating Roy and goes throughout the whole series. - Chapters: 5 - Words: 8,345 - Reviews: - Favs: 26 - Follows: 5 - Published: Feb 1, 2015 - Status: Complete - id: 11016551 She was just eight years old and it was a warm spring afternoon. I don't watch the show but I love how the characters are portrayed here. They spent most of their free time together, but still hadnt really had the boyfriend/girlfriend talk yet. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). It didnt bother Pam, of course not. Every ounce of excitement and joy, and adventure in her life was gone. Learn how your comment data is processed. Warm. I never got to be a Girl Scout before because apparently, I was too, Creed: Yeah, I saw that girl on the street the other day. Get on up here-. - The Office US The Office 3.01M subscribers Subscribe 10K Share 408K views 1 year ago #TheOffice #USA #PeacockTV Dwight. Roy and Pam are at a coffee shop. Jim feels like some sort of schoolboy, warmth rushing to his face as hes left with the phantom sensation of her lips on his cheek. Theyd had a super nice date; every little bit, from the dumb impressions theyd exchanged over the basket of breadsticks (he was, It had already been getting kind of late, but in an impulsive moment that, Waking up beside him was something shed admittedly fantasised about more than once, especially over the course of the last year or so with so many empty nights and quiet moments proceeding days full of trying to keep her mind busy and herself moving forward in her new life. That yeah, friends could be super close, but not like this. Evelyn Takahashi has no idea how she got to Scranton, Pennsylvania. At least he had the freedom of knowing that for sure now, having been shot down not once but twice, no matter how much it the knowledge ached in his chest like someone had just gone and stuck a knife in there. or does, jim starts, but he was right on that one. tip: arthur merlin words>1000 sort:hits. Just call me if you need anything, right babe?. Jim Saves Pam's Job - The Office The Office 3.01M subscribers Subscribe 77K Share 3.4M views 2 years ago #TheOffice #USA #nbc Jim (John Krasinski) pretends to be Michael (Steve Carell) to. She didnt have the energy to be upset at his indifference, and anyway her mind was very decidedly elsewhere. Then, I look at Pam again, remembering how we stayed up all night trying to get CeCe to stop taking Phillips Fubby (an old teddy bear that Phyllis had gifted Philip on his second birthday). Like a balm for the heartache. +14 more. Besides the obvious reasons why her stomach may have sunk at the realisation, what hit her harder than expected was the realisation that she truly didnt know what was going on in Jims life anymore, and hadnt for the last few months. She checks her watch, heaving out a sigh as she raises her eyes to her reflection in the mirror. Which just put a nice, appropriately shitty lid on an equally shitty week. A lot has changed at Scranton since the merger with Stamford. There isn't a huge pile of snz but if you're also here for the Emotions you should still be good. Summary: Kelly loves Ryan. You wanna tell me what that was about? He whispered, clicking the small lone lightbulb on and squinting in the dull light. Was he miming having a seizure? In the split second he hits send, he swivels away and snatches a tissue from the half-empty box sitting in the corner of his desk, and brings his hands hurriedly to his face. And then that pinkie contract (that heunknowingly violates)! She heard heavy, lumbering footsteps approach the bedroom door that disrupted the stillness, but they stopped just before entering the room, lingering. Jim is Gone! An office fanfic in which Jim Halpert is a butch dyke in love with her best friend who's engaged to a man. She lived with another woman her age and a long haired Persian with only one eye. If I use too many italics, it's because this fic warrants it. Jim H: Alright, all I can say is, pack up your stuff. I just barely make it into the drivers seat and lock the doors before I see Dwight pounding on the windows. Alright, now youre gettin it. , Awww my favorite duo! Her mind couldnt help but wonder. I love how much emphasis you put into the Pam and Karen friendship. New place, new job, new people. Jim cleared his throat to keep down the automatic moan his drunk horny body threatened to let escape. He isnt that guy. Youre really having candy this early in the mborning?. Jim notices Pams bag on the floor under the desk, and her coat on the wrack; so she must be around here somewhere. I look up, Ive been so focused on my prank that I didnt even notice that Pam has slipped away. But at least back then shed at least been his friend and been privy to that information as things were developing. She could feel herself missing him when he wasnt even gone yet. And loud/noticeable enough about it all to attract unwanted attention. Roys right bicep held her feeble reply. It was just that time of year, she supposed; winter still in full swing and everyone just coming off the high of Christmas. Like holding his arm during an early morning Michael meeting. She found herself standing a little straighter in the days that followed, walking with a little more purpose. wild what repression will do to ya, mild references to rehab/addiction in passing, Its called a Slam Dunk, Sweetie. I'vedecided to write and post this fic in separate parts because I want to write each season as I get to/experience them in my rewatch (so I've just finished s1 and Im at the very start of s2) but heres part one! Hed said it more in resignation than actual disbelief or hope, the final word of a drowning man before he accepted his fate. Feel overwhelmed with emotion as spicy hunk Dwight Schrute sweeps you off your feet! In that moment he wished he wasnt capable of reading her the way he could. His hand sneaks sideways towards the dish of jellybeans, and Pam looks up again, eyebrows furrowed. Realising that theyre both in similar situations, Pam and Dwight find solace in each other. The look on her face made his heart sink into his stomach, the stoic, rigid blankness that had settled there curdling in his stomach like sour milk and making him feel sick. Pam takes longer than she probably needs to straightening herself out in the bathroom, taking the time to blow her nose in peace without feeling like she was being watched or judged, and tried one last ditch (but ultimately fruitless) attempt at calming her mess of curls into some semblance of control. Like over priced cologne and real leather. Bless you. What you dont look like is someone whos got everything going for them right now, which you do as far as we know she said tenderly, silently imploring him to open up to her. Jim Halpert/Katy Moore; Pam Beesly; Jim Halpert; Michael Scott; Roy Anderson; Katy Moore; dyke!Jim; Bisexual Pam Beesly; Lesbian Jim Halpert; seasons 1&2 but if Jim were a dyke; Summary. Suddenly, Pams previous line of thought comes rushing back to her. A girl named Rory Banks is delusional to the idea that her crush, Jim Halpert, has a huge crush on her, as well. the office fanfiction jim saves pam. Like her favourite flavour of yogurt, for example. Yeah, probably. She answered with a heavy sigh and snatched a couple of tissues from the box on her desk, folding them up and tucking them up her sleeve in preparation before following the others. The way I pull off the tab on soda cans. She looked like she was just holding it together; her nose, shiny and red, buried in a handful of tissues and the corners of her eyes damp from the overspilling of irritated tears. He's so clearly still in love with her and it's honestly just as painful to read this as it is to watch this moment unfold in the show. erc901, emirc2363 and 8 others like this. Home s3 protocol vs https the office fanfiction jim saves pam. Shed wonder indulgent, surface-level stuff - like how she was, They knew each other so well in so many respects, back-to-front like yesterdays newspaper in some cases, but things like this were a whole new hidden, inner world waiting to be discovered now that they were together for, Pam nods, then looks up at him, seemingly contemplative. Evelyn Takahashi has no idea how she got to Scranton, Pennsylvania. Jim was just trying to break up the monotony of Michael Scott's "theme mornings" but now Ryan's starting to get a little too comfy. Im feelin kinda good tonight. The brief hurt that had flashed in Karens eye before morphing into indignance when she was kicked out of the meeting spurred something in Pam. A promotion, actually. She looked him in the eye as shed said it too, and whatever Michael saw there gave him pause and had him stuttering out of his rhythm. absolutely looove this! Which was providing its own set of obstacles, one of which being Kevins insistence on uncovering them ever since Karen and Jims very loud, very public post-relationship debrief in the kitchen, and the fact that Karen took no time at all transferring the hell out of Scranton after what happened in New York. There were short breaths coming from inside. After that humiliation, somehow she ended up in Scranton. Though it makes Jims chest ache in a way that would have him questioning if, Part of Jim couldnt quite believe it; the irritating little corner of his brain hes grown increasingly accustomed to over the years, the one that argues that, Jim just bites his tongue, unsure if he can come up with anything in response that would sound tactful and not in some way more annoyed than he was entitled to be. By the end of the day she looked like she could fall asleep at her desk at any minute, her head propped up on her hand and her eyes staring blearily at the screen, heavy-lidded and threatening to flutter closed. Disclaimer: This. Going for coffee with Isabel, then a walk in the park. The room was tense for a couple of beats, and maybe a little stunned. Heres 4A! Hey Pammy, you awake? Roy asked cautiously, half under his breath. She looks like shes struggling, her voice wavering a little as she tries to get the words out and get off the phone as quickly (but politely) as possible.

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the office fanfiction jim saves pam

the office fanfiction jim saves pam

the office fanfiction jim saves pam

the office fanfiction jim saves pam