A/N - Ok, I am advancing the story more than I had planned for this point. But I got some news today, so I decided to get this moving and did a little re-write! I need to be induced early with my son for medical reasons, so he will coming into the world June 26th, should he cooperate, or should they decide to just take him via c-section (Which is a good possibility). So...I hope you enjoy this chapter!

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Karen parked her car in front of her building but made no attempt to get out. She laid her seat back and stared at the stars through the sun roof.

"How could he do this to me?" She thought to herself.

"We talked about this over and over again, he said he liked her, he put it all out there, she rejected him and he moved on..."

"I should have known. I should have known something like this would happen. The way he looks at her, the way she stares at him, the way they act so nervous around each other. I should have seen this coming a million miles away!"

"What do I do now?" She rubbed her hands over her eyes and smoothed her hair. "I can't pretend like I didn't see them and let this go on behind my back! If I tell him, will he break it off with me? He sure as hell isn't going to send her home! It's like the sun rises and sets in her ass! God. Do I break up with him? Do I break it off and sit there everyday and watch them be together? How the hell am I supposed to do that?"

She sat her seat up and contemplated calling her sister. She decided against it, a lecture from her sister wouldn't make anything better. She pulled the keys out of the ignition and grabbed her purse before heading inside.

As the credits rolled Jim realized Pam had fallen asleep.

He clicked off the TV and closed his eyes. He took in the familiar smell of Pam and sighed. It was a little different, like he imagined it would be if they were together, watching movies on the lazy weekends, just happy to be together. It was the same smell of dove soap and flowery shampoo, but now there was no faint scent of toner or crisp paper.

She shifted a little in his arms and he hugged her a little tighter. He knew it was wrong, but he was like a kid with a fifty dollar bill, standing in a candy store. He'd always imagined a moment like this, and for the first time in two days he decided to throw caution to the wind and simply enjoy the moment.

He felt a tingle in his chest as he allowed himself the indulgence of the simple embrace, the smell of her skin, the warmth of her body, the calm of her breathing... letting himself take it all in. After a few minutes he drifted off to sleep, a smile on his face.

Karen threw her shoes in the closet and put on her pajamas. She tried to lie down and go to sleep, but thoughts of them kept her awake. The image burned in her mind, it was there every time she closed her eyes.

After nearly an hour she threw the covers back in frustration and clicked on the lamp. She didn't bother with getting dressed as she grabbed her shoes and purse.

He rushed out to her car, angry mounting in every step. She started the car and peeled out onto the street, heading for Jim's.

"I was understanding. I trusted him. He betrayed me." She told herself as she pulled into the parking lot and made her way to the door.

Jim woke up and was confused by the weight on his chest. He looked down and smiled, remembering it was Pam against his chest.

"Pam."

"Hmmm?" Pam stirred a little.

"It's almost midnight, why don't we get you into bed?"

"Mmm...kay..." She struggled.

Jim carefully helped her up and led her down the hallway to the bedroom. He went back into the living room and shut down the lights, grabbing a bottle of water from the kitchen before heading back down the hall.

He offered Pam a sip of water and tucked her into the bed. He was walking out the door when he heard her whisper.

"Jim?"

"Yeah?"

"Can you stay here until I fall asleep?" She was hoarse, but speaking was a bit easier.

"Yeah." He answered with out thinking.

He crawled into the bed beside her, staying above the covers. Cuddling with Pam in his bed would be too much for him to handle and he knew it. He knew he would cross a line if he was given that chance.

"I know Roy is in jail, but I'm still scared." Her voice was small and shaky.

"Ok." He said simply and lay there, waiting for her to fall asleep.

Karen climbed the stairs, determination in every step she took. She stopped to knock, but held back. She fuddled with her key chain and found the spare key Jim had given her just a week before. She quietly slipped the key into the lock and let herself in.

She shut the door softly and walked over to the couch, expecting to see a form. When she saw the couch empty she grit her teeth. She slipped off her shoes and headed down the hallway, seeing a small light coming from Jim's room.

She stood in the doorway staring at the bed. Jim was asleep, his arm haphazardly slung over Pam's small body.

She turned to leave but stopped herself. It was now or never.

"Jim!" She said in a loud whisper.

Jim moved a little but remained asleep.

"James Halpert." She said a little louder.

Jim rolled over and rubbed his eyes, looking up at her. "Hey Kare"

She'd had enough. "Using my nickname while in bed with another woman? How dare he?" She thought as she made her way to the living room.

"Karen!" Jim followed her out. "I know how this looks!"

"Oh do you?" Karen turned around abruptly. "And I suppose you have a way to explain it away!"

"She was scared."

"Of what? Me? She should be!"

"No, of Roy..."

"Roy is in jail. This is the safest she's been in years."

"She was scared; I don't know what else to tell you."

"Oh really?" Karen put her hands on her hips. "And was she scared when you were cuddling on the floor a few hours ago?"

Jim could feel the blood rush to his cheeks.

"Oh yeah, I saw your little display! I was coming over to give you two gifts from the city and boy did I ever get a present! My boyfriend canoodling on the floor with his long time love!"

"C'mon Karen, don't do this."

"No Jim, don't give me that shit. I've been understanding, more understanding than most women would be in my position in fact, and you took advantage of that!"

"No! I didn't!" Jim shouted back.

"Yes you did!" Karen yelled. "If you're still in love with her you should have been straight forward with me! Seeing you two with my own eyes was a thousand times worse than you just telling me! Being honest with me! I have always been honest with you; I guess I was stupid for expecting the same!"

"Don't say that, you're not stupid Karen."

"Oh really?" She stopped. "Ya know what? You're right. I'm not stupid. I was duped!" She growled as she started looking for her shoes.

"I didn't try to deceive you in any way Karen! I didn't!"

"Well whether or not it was intentional, you did!" She threw her shoes on and headed to the door, Jim cut her off.

"Don't leave here angry Karen." He begged her.

"I'm just plain leaving." Karen sighed.

"What?"

"This isn't going to work Jim. The trust is gone. I can't..."

"Don't do this." Tears formed in his eyes.

"Jim. This isn't going to work. I'm leaving."

"Karen..."

"Goodbye Jim." Karen opened the door, stopping just outside. "Have a good future with Pam." She spat before heading back down the stairs.

Jim thought about going after her, but he didn't have it in him. He was emotionally exhausted. He slowly closed the door and leaned his head against the frame, turning around when heard a sniffle behind him.

Pam was standing at the end of the hall, tears streaming down her face.

"Oh Pam..."

"I ruin everyone's lives..." She whispered.

"Don't say that." Jim whispered, wrapping her in a hug.

"Go after her." Pam whispered.

"No." Jim said firmly. "She's gone. I'm not getting her back."

Pam sobbed into his chest as he pulled her in closer.