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Ooooof. Oh, Pam. She was so close to taking a huge swing!

But presumably Jim can read the subtext of her showing up.

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Oh my. Not what I was expecting but it is perfectly in character. Interested to see what Jim does about it, and Go Pam for doing that much!

Author's Response: Well... I didn't want them to just figure it all out right there and then. Where is the angst? Kidding.

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The lovely ending of the lovely story!
I especially like that Pam, even frustrated, broken-hearted, and regretful, found some time to visit the museum instead of falling into the depth of despair. She chose herself, and that's awesome!
Thank you!

Author's Response:

Thanks very much! 

One of the things I like the most about season 3 is the fact that Pam is finding a voice of her own, and I wanted to show a little bit of that.

Thanks again! I'm glad you liked it! 

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I like this description of Pam’s day. Making the most of her moment in New York and feeling kind of blank about the Jim thing. It’s almost as if she’s done something and by doing something there’s no regret eating her up. I imagine there would have been had she remained in Scranton...

Oh, and there’s Jim. Perfect. We’ve taken a slightly different way to get there, but I love that this wraps up with “it’s a date” also. I feel like this Pam was even more considered in her actions and it’s great the payoff is equally wonderful as canon.

Author's Response:

Thanks very much for your review! I wanted to keep those lines, because they are just wonderful.

And yeah, the museum part was Pam a little bit defeated, but kind of moving on. I think that's more or less the vibe she gives during the talking head right before Jim asks her out.

Thanks again! 

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I love the twist of her going to New York! This is super sweet and I'm looking forward to the next chapter.

Author's Response: Thanks very much! I hope you like the rest!

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Pam may not be one for huge grand gestures, but this still feels pretty big for her. If in canon her putting the yogurt lid and note in Jim's folder is her shifting things one degree, this feels more like her shifting things 5 degrees. For reference, to keep using this analogy I'd say Jim's CN declaration would be a 180 degree shift. Hopefully that makes sense.

Still I loved the courage that Pam has on display here. Great way to still use the events and lines from canon, but shift things around a bit. Can't wait to see how this wraps up.

Author's Response:

Thanks very much, W4!

The yogurt lid in the series is important, and it works nicely in terms of subtlety, but I wanted to push them both a little bit further. Pam doesn't do big stuff unless she is really feeling it, and I can imagine Jim leaving with Karen to NY would leave her feeling all sorts of things.

Pam won¿t get very CN, but she gets out some of her stuff and that's just... Pam. 

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Oh, Pam. I feel her fear so vividly. That's right, she's not about grand gestures, but these tiny things she's doing... they are enormous.
I hope Jim will understand that.

Author's Response:

Pam is really trying her best, and yeah, in that sens this is a big deal.

Thanks a lot for reviewing! 

Ugh! Pam just say it!

Author's Response:

Thanks for reviewing! 

Pam wouldn't be Pam if she just went there and said stuff. 

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No one has time for maps when they’re making bold, spur of the moment decisions. Stopping to print maps just allows time for second guessing...

“she even matches a car’s speed for some miles, and pretends they are in this together” I adore this. I can picture it so very clearly.

“If she had some doubts at first, now they seem to have grown to occupy all the available space in her small car.” This is exactly what I feared with the whole stopping for maps this. Any pausing is the possibility for a loss of momentum...

“She doesn't come up with an answer but uses extra deodorant just in case.” I love this. Your writing here has just the right amount of clever humor mixed in with the painful uncertainty that Pam is wading through.

I kind of love Grave having Pam’s back here, and her understanding of all things Michael.

Author's Response:

Well... I LOVE road tripping, especially in the US. So, this is a bit about my own experiences with maps (nobody needs them) and pausing for coffee. And tagging strangers' cars when I feel lonely.

I wasn't sure at first about needing Grace's help, but she couldn't do it on her own. Plus, yeah, I allowed me to throw that line about Michael :)

Against, thanks very much for your reviews! 

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“she means the statue, not the accountant.” Oh, this is such a great line. I love a little sarcasm and humor with my Pam.

“and moves tubs around, looking for a flavour that matches her current spirits, until her hand feels numb” Ugh. This is such a mood. I love the imagery here to bring that miserable tone out.

Wow, a throwback to the fabric softener scene. It’s fine. I’m fine. My heart isn’t cracking in two or anything.

Oh yes! What a revelation. What a way to end. Looking forward to the next chapter!

Author's Response:

Thanks so much! You are a wonderful reviewer.

I've done the ice cream thing once or twice, not on purpose but yeah... it's a mood.

Again, thanks a lot! I hope you like the rest. 

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Oh man. Hurry with an update!!!!

Author's Response: Thanks very much! I did! :)

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Now there's an interesting twist on things. It felt like a day of pretending things are alright when she knows they're not. Then her realization there after she wakes up was really good to see. So now we have Pam rushing off to who knows where. I'm kinda hoping it's to New York. Can't wait for the next update.

Author's Response: Thanks an interesting way to put it. It feels as if during most of season 3 Pam is pretending things are alright, especially in this episode. Well... she's on her way. And the story is almost completely written :)
Thanks so much for reviewing!