I love every chapter you bring Larissa into. It's so lovely each time. (Although I've missed the Melanie connection; I need a chapter reference guide to remind of their connection.)
And that Naughty Jellybean bit at the beginning was just masterful. Oh, man, Comfect. When Pam confessed to her Groundhog Day and Jim believed her, I just wanted to scream.

Author's Response:

Larissa is just so fun to write (mostly because she's a total blank canvas so I can headcanon her into oblivion--or into existence, more accurately). Melanie was introduced in ch. 4 as Larissa's classmate who is at the YMCA painting class, but she makes periodic appearances when Pam talks to Larissa or (more obviously) when she goes to the Y to paint.

Thank you so much about the naughty jellybean section--I was super nervous about it, so I appreciate the feedback a lot.

Oh This was a great one. I kind of like these few moments where Pam thinks she's figured it all out but doesn't take into account the butterfly effect of her choices, even if just for the day. Love how you are pacing this story out.

Author's Response: Thank you! I hope the pacing continues to meet your expectations, since that's one of the features I was most worried about as I wrote this.

Now I have to go back and re-read the start of every chapter because I definitely did not notice them starting with the same thing - a testament to my exceptional observational skills I am sure... I loved the repurposing of other pranks to fit with this story. A brilliant use for identity theft/future faxes. It’s nice to see Pam determined again & working towards her end goal, no matter how many repetitions it takes. Bring on the permanent dumping of Roy!

Author's Response: I wondered if people would notice, because if I were the reader I totally wouldn't, but since I copy-paste the first line of the fic every time I as the writer am very aware of it...thanks so much for the feedback, and I hope you like chapter 18!

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I don’t want this story to end!! This is so much fun

Author's Response: Well, if it helps, the next chapter is the longest single chapter I've ever posted! So it may end, but there's a lot of content on the way! Thanks for reading.

I’m both delighted (for Pam) and distressed to hear we’re towards the end of this story! It’s been a rollercoaster of just about the full spectrum of human emotion... This chapter was a joy to read! I lost it when she told Jim the truth & he so readily believed her - & then to use it to prank Dwight, perfection. I also very much enjoyed having Larissa back on board. The turmoil of groundhog-ing aside, I’m very jealous of Pam’s ability to have her credit card reset each day...

Author's Response: I'm so glad you've been following along and enjoying here! I also envy Pam that, but I think I'll take accumulating debt for also being able to tell the person I love that I love them and have them remember ;) Thanks for reading!

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Oh, boy, I can't believe it's coming to an end. But I really wanna know how things change now that Jim can know about the loops.

Author's Response: Well, there's still a bit more to go before the end! Unfortunately, Jim's knowledge resets every time, but I promise there will be more direct engagement with her telling Jim in the next chapter after the one I just posted. Thanks for reading!

This was absolutely delightful. Jim is at his best here. Instantly on Pam's side. I love the fact that after he gets done reassuring Pam he's on her side, that he wants to get in a second prank on Dwight. That's just a great Jim thing to do.

But let's talk about their talk at her desk there over jelly beans for a moment shall we? Wonderful, just wonderful. It had me grinning to see such wonderful banter between them. Same goes for Pam's conversation with Larissa there at the end. Outstanding writing.

So, Pam's picked up her flint and steel again and figured out how to get sparks. She's also figured out that she needs a really good bed of very fine grass and duff to send the sparks into. A rat's nest for those of us in the fire starting trade, read any Boy Scout worth their salt. The sparks have caught and how she's gently blowing on them. The first tiny flame has appeared. All she needs to do now is treat that small flame gently, feed it wisely, and in no time I'm sure it'll flare into a bonfire that will blaze away merrily in hers and Jim's spirit's.

Author's Response:

Ironic that I totally understand your metaphor, but am actually completely incompetent at starting a fire. Anyway...

Thank you so much for the feedback, particularly on the banter. The show, especially the part of the show I've chosen to set this in, sets such a high bar for it that I'm always worried anytime I let my characters actually speak instead of just think. It's very reassuring to know you liked it. Thanks! 

Depressed Pam makes a lot of sense here. Being stuck in the same day after day with no forward progress being made? I would make anyone feel down. I get the feeling she knows what she wants now, but she just doesn't know how to get it. She's tried and tried but nothing works so she's thrown away her flint, steel, and anything else that could start a fire.

You've kept me guessing throughout this tale. Just when I think there's going to be a breakthrough, something else comes up. Good way to keep the suspense up. As always nice job working in show elements. Fancy New Beesly being the big one.

I did like that it was the moment of her overhearing Jim and Micheal's conversation that gave her her spark back. The way she so very much wants to hear the rest of what Jim has to say is also very endearing. I can't wait to see what she does with her newfound determination.

Author's Response: Thank you for all the detailed feedback as usual. Looking forward to what you think of the next chapter, where there is indeed a breakthrough (or two).

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This story is an absolute delight to read . Keep those chapters coming!

Author's Response: Thanks for the feedback! I definitely will keep this rolling!

The montage worked perfectly for this. Pam is getting to the point of frustration just like Bill Murray did.

Author's Response: I'm delighted you liked the montage! It was time, and I'm glad you agree about her emotional place. Thank you for the review!

Yeah, that's kind of how I pictured Roy would react. Knee jerk anger. Something happens he doesn't like, get lashes out. See also Jim's face during the Office vs. Warehouse basketball game. Maybe she needs to enlist Darryl. Roy might not pay attention to her, but he does pay attention to his buddies. Still I admire Pam here. She's sticking to her guns and still trying to figure things out. Granted she doesn't really have much choice what with the whole repeating day thing, but still it's great to see the steel in her spine is staying strong.

The pokemon chat was also a lot of fun. Nice way to add in some humor. Also shows that Jim and Pam know each other really well. Well mostly since Jim did get her favorite pokemon wrong, but he was close to be sure.

Still doing a wonderful job with this. I always get excited when I see there's a new update.

Author's Response: Yeah. Roy doesn't do a lot of introspection. I'll be interested in seeing what you think of what I end up doing to help them apart (it may take a few chapters to show you, but I have an idea in mind). Thanks for the feedback! 

You really know how to excite me with a brief author’s note. I loved the lines about Jim’s smile being oxygen. I feel for Pam here, breaking up with someone is never an easy task, even if you’re the one initiating it. So to think that she’s going to have to do more times is painful. Although, I suppose it’s one of those of things you replay after the fact & refine your language choices in your mind, so she has that to look forward to I suppose. I am so very excited to now be in a world where Pam consciously loves Jim. I wish we could see Jim’s reaction to Roy appearing on the Booze Cruise & drowning his sorrows after being dumped by Pam...

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm pretty committed to this being Pam POV, but I agree that Jim's POV on that cruise would be an interesting exercise...

Have I mentioned how much I'm loving how you're taking canon elements and re-purposing them for this story? Pam breaking up with Roy at the bar at Poor Richards and his similar reaction here is very well placed. Same goes for the 27 seconds of silence, but at her desk rather than on deck this time around.

Also, the line that "it decided right then to turn over and grumble," also made me chuckle a bit. Roy being an "it" is one kind of fun dig on him, but also a great way to show how that Pam has mentally cut herself off from that relationship. So now I'm very curious to see how she'll manage to break up with Roy, get him off the cruise, get Larissa on the cruise, and make it to the cruise herself. Lots of steps to complete to be sure.

So to continue my analogy, because why not, Pam's got a new and better firelay built up, it might needs some adjusting though but the foundation is there. It also seems like she's figured out how to hold the flint and steel now to get more than just sparks. The sparks she is making are flying towards the tinder and starting to catch, but due to a strong gust of wind (read in this case Roy getting angry) they're not lighting things on fire, yet. However she's well on the right track. Can't wait to see how brightly her fire burns once she gets it all figured out.

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm enjoying the freedom to remix that this particular premise gives me. I'll be interested to see what you think of this next chapter and the way I've written Roy.