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Nice usage of June 10th! I really hope Jim has some terrible trauma to justify this, I like to read about this person, but his possible redeemability makes it easier.

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I want a new chapter so bad! I often think about this story and how It’s gonna end. Great work!

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I’m really loving the developments in this chapter – the first hints of the two of them starting to see each other as fully realized human beings, the first hints of Jim’s spectacular fucking up of his life having some deeper rooted causes and Pam being curious about it, some concerns on Pam’s part that her new Pam Beesly attitude is more fragile than she wants it to be. VERY excited to see where this is going next.

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I had no idea if I’d like fucked up Jim with deep rooted issues. I LOVE THIS. Per usual, your stuff draws me so deeply in!

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fuck me up with guitar playing, tortured jim I mean

But also I love what little bit we’ve seen of the friendship with him and Mark. I love close male friendships and I love that even in his current state Jim recognizes that, too, even if he doesn’t want to share. Loved the bingo sheet and how it started to humanize Jim a little bit in Pam’s eyes. Loved the pizza. Loved it all. Loved you, LOML.

I'm so glad you are continuing! I really like that even in an AU, Jim and Pam have kept their core values.
I'm also quite glad the phantom guitar from the show is showcased.

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You really do have a great way with words. This version of Jim that you've created is complex and even though he's a total tool, you've shown that he has a heart, something terrible has happened in his life, and he didn't spiral for no reason. I can't wait to read the next update (and the entire story) because it's one of my favorites going right now. Awesome job, all the jellybeans to you.

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A very interesting chapter here. Clearly they're still getting used to being in each other company. They're still sniping at each other too. However there's more hints of the past there from Jim. Something from his past caused him to shut down and try to drown his sorrows in booze, drugs, and women. Run and hide as much as you want Jim. All those things just numb the pain, they don't cure it.

Pam's putting up a good front too. She's doing her best to be tough, but the inner soul of the kind-hearted Pam Beesly still seems to be there. At least from where I sit.

Even though this is a huge departure from canon, I still feel like the essesense of canon Jim and Pam are still in there somewhere. Should be really interesting to see where it goes from here.

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I think this is my favorite chapter so far. Pam super happy and excited over fancy plates? Yes, please. Pam pissed off because Jim broke one of her fancy plates? YES PLEASE. I really cannot wait for more angry Pam, and I know more of it is coming. Also, I know Jim and Pam are end game here, but I have a bad feeling Alex is going to play a role in this, even if it's a small role, that I won't be happy about. Also, I really hope that the taped-off half rooms comes into play later on because I LOVED that.

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I mean, if you're having fun that means we get more, right? And god knows I want more of this. You have a unique ability to make me want to read more about a version of Jim I hate--please indulge it by continuing. This fic is wonderful. Especially the Williams Sonoma details.

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Very descriptive of everything. I really liked seeing Pam's newfound independence as she was walking around New York. Really a lot of fun to see her get that kind of energy into her system. Same with her being able to be creative learning the new graphic design and marketing stuff.

I also liked how she blew up at Jim with the broken plate. She's not about to just roll over and let anyone walk over her. That she was able to put the fear of God into him was a nice touch.

A little bit of a crack in Jim's faƧade there too. Somewhere under all the fratboyishness I think the Jim we know and love is hiding. Or at least it feels like that to me. That Pam calls him out like that is great. For Pam that she won't just keep things bottled up. For Jim that he knows he's not going to be able to just charm his way out of trouble with her. She's setting boundaries and it feels like that's something Jim really needs.

Of course the separating the living room with tape was a fun moment too. Clearly Jim isn't going to back down either. Nice job with this one.

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Yessssss!!!! I imagine Pam as Anna Kendrick with all this sass. Keep it coming!