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Yikes, Dwight. Way to put your finger on every single way to make Pam uncomfortable. Glad to see him step back from the edge there... feels like that makes sense for the progress of their relationship at this point in the series.

I am glad to see Jim being willing to keep exploring other, Pam-approved options for moving forward with his life. That feels like an important discussion we never got to see in canon.

Author's Response:

I think Dwight didn't want to make Pam uncomfortable, he just wanted to rub it in Jim's face.  Naturally, after seeing Pam like that, he'd rethink what he said and how it'd get to her.  She is his friend, whether he admits it or not.

I also thought that sort of conversation was missing.  I think it'd be a good thing for him to explore actually moving on from Dunder Mifflin while also considering Pam.  Likewise, I can see her supporting him if she knew how he really felt about his sales job.

Thanks for the review! 

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Figured Dwight would try to get in a few digs. It makes sense that Pam would still let some of her feelings get the best of her. Everything is still raw after all. Even in canon it took her a while and Jim's video for everything to really sink in. I am surprised that Dwight apologized like that. Early season Dwight would not have done so. However late season Dwight who does have a good relationship with Pam could. Under all the bluster Dwight is a good guy, it's just surprising when it comes out unexpectedly like that.

Sounds like Jim and Pam had a wonderful evening at home and then a great time when the kids came back. Feels like things are getting more and more back on track.

Author's Response:

Dwight is my second favorite character, and it's mostly thanks to his character progression.  You're right, S2-3 Dwight would have doubled down, but now he seems more considerate for other people's feelings, *especially* Pam's.  I never wrote it, but he did notice her running off like that.

And yeah, things are still raw and going so quickly that of course she'd break down.  She just wants him to be happy and will do everything to ensure that.  Meanwhile, Jim just wants things to slow down after everything.

Thanks for the reviews!