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I am in love with this!!! I love how we get to see what’s going on behind the scenes in each chapter, especially with this one. The Dundies is one of my favourite episodes, you really brought the whole “Jam” story to life here- well done!

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You absolutely "still got it!" I love these little unseen moments! Please, keep going! :)

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Yay, welcome back! Definitely happy to see this one continued. You most certainly still have and I want more, very soon!

This very much fits the dynamic of the episode, Jim's relationship with Katy was a very half-hearted attempt to get past Pam and I see all this going through Jim's head, how the day only confirmed that he had nothing in common with Katy and much in common with Pam. I like you having Jim wonder if maybe Pam already has a "movie tradition" with Roy, with the way the show was set up I think we all often forget that Pam did have a life outside of Jim and Dunder Mifflin, and probably had lots of little couple traits and quirks with Roy.

I do have to ask: what do you think Pam's all time favorite movie was?

This is probably the chapter that shows off your imagination the best! I love how you elaborated on the Hate Ball thing and turned it into The Smash! It's like, totally something that could've been cannon and was done so well. I think you did a great job of creating the feeling of Pam being almost protective of "her Jim" meaning that she's not so keen on sharing his imagination and inside jokes with anyone else, and how she has that insecurity of believing Jim doesn't feel the same way, (little does the know). And then obviously with the voicemail premise, we are reminded of how much he too cherishes their "things" together. It's really emblematic of the entire Jim-Pam concept of miscommunication in the early seasons. It makes me interpret your portrayal of Pam's understanding of her feelings towards Jim as like, nieve and oblivious. As if it litrally hasn't crossed her mind that she's in love with him.

Anyway, looking forward for the next update! I love this fic! :)

Author's Response:

Hi alittlestitious2!

Thank you so much for your AMAZING review! I do feel that Pam was oblivious to her romantic feelings towards Jim but also very protective of the friendship they shared. It had always been Pam/Jim VS everybody, so I think once Pam actually fell in love with Jim (romantically), it would have been confusing for her and just blurred into what their friendship was to her. I really loved The Smash idea, so I'm glad it worked out well! With regards to the voicemail Jim leaves Pam, I think it's incredibly emblematic of his character. He has fun with her, and the rest of the office, for the entire day but it always comes back to the little safe space they created of just the two of them!

Again, I'm so glad you enjoy this fic! Thanks for reading

- msteapot 

Love this update! I like how with every successive chapter, Pam seems to be having more subconscious doubts about Roy and ~thoughts~ about our lovely Jim! I always find her mom an interesting character-- you know, the perspective on the Jim-Pam relationship must have been mighty interesting, especially early on! Like, if it was me, I'd be wondering every day how to ask my daughter whether she perhaps had feelings for Jim...
Anyway, love this fic, looking forward to the next update! :)

Author's Response:

Hi alittlestitious2! Thanks for always being such a great reader and reviewer. I've never really thought about the Pam-Mom relationship.  It would definitely be interesting to go into, because she quite obviously knew that Pam had a crush on Jim.  The fact that she was supportive about that, even with Pam being engaged to Roy at the time, is super interesting to consider!  

~ msteapot 

This was fantastic!
I can see her saving this message forever in her little keepsake box that she keeps hidden from Roy.

If Pam did remember the kiss I'm sure her thought process went like this: doing her best to convince herself it was almost incidental, and it was just friendly (while knowing deep down it was much more!). Looking forward to the next chapter and how you'll tackle the "which one is Jim" scene, (hopefully) as it's one of my favorite JAM moments.

Author's Response: Hey NLM! I'm procrastinating on the next chapter specifically because of that moment!  It's one of my favourites too, I want to do it justice

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Review my stories!I am starving for your opinion, ,,

Author's Response: Hi Moogie Man! I'll check out your latest one!

I love that last paragraph or so about Pam's denial! It's spot on; it's hard to believe that she was knowingly in love with him for 4 years before doing anything about it, so it makes sense that she almost convinced herself otherwise! I think that's the portrayal the writers on the show had anyway, and that really comes across here!

Author's Response:

Hi alittlestitious2! 

Thanks for reviewing again! As I've mentioned before, I totally agree with you.  I think (from Pam's perspective) the line between friendship and romance almost blurred when it came to Jim, and she was actually aware of this.  That's why we have scenes like Pam calling Jim her brother, to sort of establish the friendship boundary! I'm glad you agree! 

~ msteapot 

I just have to tell you again how much I love this. Jim buying the toaster oven, that is such a thing he would do. It's not obvious, it's perfect. It's like you're inside the writers room.

Author's Response:

Hi Kat11,

I'm so happy you think so! I felt like it was something Jim would have done, playing it off as a non-chalant friendly action. I'm anxiously waiting for the day you update 'The Receptionist' again!! :)

Please continue reviewing -- I appreciate it!

- msteapot 

Interesting! I really enjoy reading things that elaborate on their friendship before season 3! And I think this conversation seems cannon! I mean, she refers to him as her best friend all the time, so I always thought that they must seen each other outside of the office a lot, which we as the viewer never got to see!
Looking forward to the next update!

Author's Response:

Hey alittlestitious2, 

Thanks for another review; I love reading your opinions! I totally agree with you, in terms of the outside of the office relationship between Jim & Pam.  Of course, they've been working together for many years, but I think their friendship is actually underrated. I think, considering how close they are as friends, there is a lot more IM-ing, phone calling and small hangouts than we as an audience never saw.  

I hope you continue reading & reviewing! :) 

- msteapot  

I'm actually surprised to read in your notes this was your first time writing from Jim's POV because you nailed it! This all could have absolutely been said on the show. I think you really captured their work relationship and how they got each other through the day with humor and even a bit of fun.