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Oh poor Jim and Pam. I mean, awesome that they got to do that but yeah they're going to have some serious guilt, even him. But hey, no pain no gain.

Author's Response: There will definitely be some guilt. This situation could never be easy. Thanks for reading. Ch.4 is up now!

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I love this idea. Can't wait for the next update:)

Author's Response: Thank you! I hope you continue to enjoy this fic.

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Oh I like your Penny. It's fun using the sibling characters, isn't it? And boy Roy... Anyway, good chapter, really looking forward to more.

Author's Response: I loved writing for Penny! I wish we'd seen more of her on the show. So glad you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks for the great review!

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I love Penny’s packing skills LOL . Love the tension that is growing between them, and how everyone keeps hinting that they would be great together. Hope Pam gets a clue soon. Can’t wait to read what’s going on in her head and what happens the following day. Too bad Roy is still going to be close.

Author's Response: Thanks so much for the great review! And yes, the tension definitely ratchets up in the next chapter. ;)

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Okay, I'm dying to know what Jim might have seen in Pam's eyes. It's a great chapter!
I like the way each visitor appeared and acted, and I like the pangs of jealousy Pamela felt, watching the banter between Penny and Jim. And I melt at Pam and Jim's 'good night.' It's so tender and gentle and sweet and sincere and... I just love that scene.
I'm afraid, but I need to rant about Roy. I've always thought that he a little stupid, a little insensitive, a little brutal, but that's it; that he isn't bad, just horribly wrong for Pam. But your presentation of Roy (and statistic about the rate of how many women with cancer are left by their significant others) made me change my mind. He is awful. He isn't just insensitive but treated Pam like an object - something between an oven, a vacuum, and a sex toy. And the way he 'marked his territory,' made Pame make excuses for him and blame herself... all these things made me cringe. Not saying about him judging all by himself - I wonder if the situation was reversed, how soon he would jump on a girl locked with him?
And, to end on a bright side, - Penny's sabotage. Ah, I vividly imagined Pam's mortification and Jim's... okay, I have no idea what exactly he felt, but for sure, it was something nice.
Thank you for the story!

Author's Response: Yeah, Roy is definitely an ass in the fic. I guess I do that to make Pam's actions more justifiable. Thanks so much for the great review. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far.

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Wow! That was one hell of an update for this story. Okay, I'm going to take this nice and easy. Mostly visitor by visitor. First to have David stop by and take off any workplace concerns they have. Great way to show his character like that. I removes one more source of stress they're going through.

Then Roy. I mean what more is there to say about him really? He's the same bullheaded peaked in high school oaf we all expect him to be. He's also only thinking about himself. How the only reason he'll miss Pam is because of what she does for him. Cook, clean, etc. I mean you've got him as a walking faucet of testosterone here. Seems like Pam's starting to figure out she's getting sick of that high school boy act. Well written in the fact it's yet another Roy in a fic that really deserves a good punching.

Then the families start showing up. Which turns the tables nicely. First off I love that they've all met previously and that they all get along well. Jim and Penny have nicknames for each other. Betsy and Pam chatter easily. Lovely and warm to witness.

I'm going to skip ahead just a touch and also say how much I loved Penny's not-so-subtle sass here. Not only her pushing Pam towards Jim while she's on the phone with Pam, but with everything she packed in the suitcase. That was great.

Of course seeing Pam's reactions as the day progressed were also interesting to see. How she starts out saying to herself she'll pass the test with flying colors to ending the day wanting to kiss Jim. Great introspection throughout it all. Seems like she's starting to rethink a few things. Especially with that conversation she and Jim had over Chinese food. Lots of pushes and pulls every which way. makes for a very compelling story.

Superb job with this chapter. Can't wait for the next one.

Author's Response: Wow! Thank you! Your reviews are always so great :) I'm glad you liked the parade of visitors. They were all fun to write.

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It makes for easier reading that it’s not the exact situation that’s going on right now. I really appreciate that you changed it up a little from reality. This was great! Of course Pam and Jim stopped to help some people in need. I love that this is the pretense for having them in quarantine. I also love that you’ve made it so they’re in the office - neutral ground so to speak. I feel that will negate some of the potential awkwardness/guilt that could arise... I’m looking forward to seeing where you take this!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad this didn't cross any uncomfortable lines for you, and that you're enjoying the story so far. I just posted chapter 2, and I'd love to know what you think.

This is a great story! I like the unique idea, and that it's current but not too current. Looking forward to what happens next.

Also, I love that Kelly was worried about Pam's hair. Perfect!

Author's Response: Thank you! I'm so glad you enjoyed this so far. And Kelly is so fun to write :) I just posted chapter 2. Hope you get a chance to check it out.

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I'm loving this!!!

Author's Response: Thanks! Chapter 2 is up now!

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Oh, it's an excellent start. I like how you built the series of events that lead to the quarantine and the mix of dread and hope that Jim feels (and, I suspect that Pam shares these feelings).
Thank you for writing! I'm very curious about what happens next :)

Author's Response: I'm glad this piqued your interest. Things start heating up a bit in the next chapter. Hope you check it out. Thanks for the great review.