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whaaat. This happened and then not again? I am assuming since in the future they are not together that way. Whoa.

How, what. Um.


I am glad that Jim was effectively broken up with Karen at the time. And I can only guess she bullies her way back with him.

Side note. I have a Danny Cordray element in a future story that also has him painted in similar light but TBH I don't see the appeal. I prefer a Jim type to a Danny but wrote him as the kind of guy women swoon over. Anyway I like how you brought him in here. And hopefully brought him right back out.

Onto next chapter so I can get back to college and find out what went wrong after they finally got it right.

Author's Response:

Haha oh yes, sorry. It does go a bit wrong after this... 

I am 100% with you on the Danny vs Jim. I've never really seen the Danny appeal either. I can confirm he doesn't really make an appearance in this fic after this, lol.  

Thank you so much for reviewing, I'm really enjoying reading these: really appreciate you taking the time! :)  

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I've been enjoying more of this story and I'm so swept up in the story. This chapter in particular was a lot of fun. I like reading about these four friends. The dynamic of Isabel and Jim regarding Karen - really digging that. Something in the way she grabbed his phone nope don't need that tonight. Loved that. Love this spunky chick and her insights. But I also thought the thing with mark was a great but. Really getting a sense of the dynamics and history of this group and you paint s really fun picture of their fun spring break.
This whole thing feels like a movie. So good.

Author's Response: Ah thank you so much - that's so amazing to hear! I'm so pleased you're enjoying it :) And really glad you liked this one - I had a lot of fun writing Isabel and Mark in this, and their backstory in college. I also wanted Isabel and Mark as a sort of counterpoint to Jim and Pam and their inability to say what they actually felt, lol. Thanks so much for taking the time to leave feedback on this, I really appreciate it! 

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I love this AU. Never seen the movie, but I like the setup! Good work on what makes Jim and Pam alike and sets them both apart from Karen.

Author's Response: Oh, thank you so much! That's so lovely to hear :) I would definitely recommend the movie - John Krasinski is also in it - although I can't say that this fic ended up hugely resembling the plot (other than the excellent dialogue that I stole in a few parts).  

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I've already read this story once, but it's just so good.

I think this chapter just hurts me a lot, because they both obviously have feelings for each other, they just take the opportunity given to them, and flip it around.

Honestly, I just want to bang their heads together, maybe even more than I do in the first three seasons.

:) 

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Lovely! I've really enjoyed this.
Thanks!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! That's really so great to hear :) Thank you for reading, and for taking the time to leave a review! 

This is a perfectly lovely button to put on this whole thing.

I love the memory/present structure you went with. It makes me simultaneously sad for these two scared, desperately-in-love kids who have so many years of longing and sadness ahead of them, and so happy that they've finally managed to get there. Suggesting Jim's having the same memory is on point... they were always on the same page, and now they know it.

"Always. And, she’d thought then, maybe never." Stop that. Not nice.

You did well using both their senses and playing with the idea of memory in the sex scene, the way the past is still looming over this moment in their lives, in no small part because they've spent so much time thinking about it and so little talking about it honestly. And then they actually talk about it honestly - they're growing.

Pam's thoughts as she drifts off to sleep are a very sweet ending. They've always wanted to be like this, and now they're surer then ever *and* they can have it. Always.

I really can't wait to see what you come up with next.

Author's Response: Thank you! And yeah, I went backwards and forwards on having an epilogue so soon after the ending, and whether I should have done one a few years in the future - but it felt like it would have been a bit too perfect to just skate over all the history. And I wanted to give them a second time with a happier ending. Thanks so much again for reading this, and for all of your reviews! :)   

This. This is the best ending to a story I’ve ever read.

It’s nice to know that they did have stolen moments in college, where it was just the two of them together, enjoying each other’s company. Even if they had to ignore every single moment where it was something more than just a handshake or an elbow brushing, they did have time together.

I can’t imagine anything more perfect than standing on a boat in the arms of a lover. Sounds cheesy, I know, but it’s true. And Pam doesn’t have to ignore how his touch makes her feel anymore. That has to be so freeing, and you did a really great job of writing that in the story. Also, I loved how they were both thinking about the same thing. About that stolen moment back in college.

For some reason, I was surprised that this was the first time they’d had sex since college. Which obviously makes no sense - they’d been together for like a week - in secret - before she left to go to Paris - but I thought that they would’ve wanted to do the deed at some point before then. Although I guess Jim would’ve felt terrible having sex with her while he was still technically dating Karen.

And, of course, the next morning. All goes back to Jim’s question in college; where do you see yourself in ten years? Certainly a question we’ve all been asked at one point in our lives. And even then, Pam knew she wanted him in her life. Again, it must feel so good to know that she’d achieved at least part of that dream; the most important part, I’d say.

To me, this seemed like it was always Pam’s story. Most of what happened revolved around her and Jim’s love for her (though I suppose you could argue that it’s the same the other way around) and it ended in the place she wanted to be. Following out her dreams.

You’ve really written a great story, Basscop69. There was angst to the point of me tired of coming back to this story, but something about it always made me come back; like this story had some sort of gravitational pull. I hope you continue to write, but I think this is a fantastic ending to this universe. If I could, I would give you 9 jellybeans, because that is my favorite number, but I can’t.

Farewell for now,

BlindManCassidy

Author's Response:

Ah, thank you so much! That's so kind of you to say :) I'm so pleased you liked this chapter - it was really nice to write, and felt like a good break to all the angst haha. I agree that it's sort of ended up being Pam's story (I think my original idea was to spend a bit more time on Jim, but I love Pam's character so much that I find it very hard to resist...) 

Thanks so much for sticking with the story, and for taking the time to leave such thoughtful feedback!  

Wow, I have no words. I thought you had ended it beautifully last chapter but now I see that statement is completely wrong. THIS is an incredible way to finish a story.


I loved the flashback to the college story and I loved the tidbit of Pam saying that she thought Jim was just too lazy to move but now she isn’t too certain about that. Loved that little moment. Also enjoyed how Pam is thinking about her future in 10 years in college and in present day, but both futures include Jim.

I loved their second time because you incorporated Jim thinking of their first and you did his comparisons beautifully. I loved how he had not stopped thinking about that night and how Pam was exactly how he remembered. When you posted the epilogue I hoped for their second time because as amazing as their first was, we all knew it would end badly because it was a flashback. But, now we know this time will end well.

Their talk about their first time was very emotional with them wishing for this to happen earlier much like canon. Also loved how you said that they have already talked about the past and resolved it.

And of course what an incredible way to end it, with Pam thinking about what her future may hold but knows marriage is the only sure thing and then rolling over to fall into a deep sleep alongside Jim.

Like I said in my last review, you are an amazing writer and this story was incredible. I am very grateful for this story. PLEASE KEEP WRITING!!!

P.S. Sequel?????

Author's Response: Thank you so much! That's so kind of you to say :) I'm really glad you enjoyed it. And yes: I really wanted them to have a better second time with a happy ending! Thanks so much again for leaving all of these reviews, they've been incredible.  I've not currently got any inspiration for a sequel haha, but I do have another idea that I'm thinking about writing... 

Wow, just wow. You’ve outdone yourself. Truly an amazing ending to the story. Beautiful chapter. I was just so happy reading this.

I am not a huge angst person but this angst compelled me and kept me reading. It’s hard for me to continue reading angst. Though I will say you assuring me in your answers to my reviews that it will end happily kept me going. But this was incredible and all the frustration and sadness I endured while reading this masterpiece was worth it.

You are truly a talented writer. Please keep writing on this site, I will enjoy all your stories. You have such a beautiful descriptive writing style without being too descriptive and you craft your character’s flaws and strengths perfectly. You are also great at world building. With all the flashbacks, it is obvious how outstanding you are at writing an overarching story.

Thank you for this story, it brought me a lot of happiness and sadness. I always heavily anticipated your updates and was overjoyed when I saw your story in the most recent section. Thank you. It is sad to see it end but I hope you continue to write on MTT.

That last paragraph being said, PLEASE WRITE AN EPILOGUE.

Author's Response:

Haha, I am working on an epilogue now! Thank you SO much for this review though, those are really amazing things to read and really kind of you to say :) And thank you for taking the time to leave reviews throughout this fic - I’ve loved reading every one! I really appreciate it. (And thank you for persevering with all the angst, hehe). 

I have tears in my eyes, my mind is going a million miles an hour, i might be shaking a bit. This was just. So good. My hand was on my chest for most of this in order to try to calm myself down (it didn't work). Him finding the comic and realizing which birthday it was from, and then showing up in Paris to just tell her that he wants to be with her. I could cry. I am crying, actually. Please write an epilogue. Please write a hundred more chapters. Please never finish this story, because I can't get enough. I looked forward to updates every day, and usually read them the moment I got the notification. You did an AMAZING job with this story, it's one of my top favorite fics I've ever read.

Author's Response:

Oh my goodness, thank you so much - that is such a lovely thing to read :) I’m so glad to hear that you enjoyed it. I think this chapter was my favourite to write. Thank you so, so much for taking the time to review this throughout - I have loved reading every single one of your reviews, and am thrilled that you like the fic. I am also currently working on the epilogue… 

An epilogue is a must!!

Well done, enjoyed every chapter b29;a039;

Author's Response:

Thank you so much, I’m delighted to hear that! I am also currently working on an epilogue :D Thanks again for reviewing! 

I really liked that you took some time to establish that Jim and Pam are doing ok apart. They're taking time to develop themselves. It gives them time to settle things from all the drama they just had to endure. Not only that but it feels like they're also really starting to thrive. Pam is enjoying her time abroad while Jim is finding his groove in Philly.

The time apart is also giving Jim a good sense of perspective. He's realized just how toxic his previous relationship was. He's also realized just where his heart has been all this time. Really liked that he finally found the comic. Nice callback.

It's really sweet that he shows up there in Paris. He's right, after all this time, why wait. Their reunion is all sort of sweet and adorable. I would love to read an epilouge especially after all the heartache they had to endure.

You really put your readers through the wringer with this one. There were tons of moments where one just wanted to reach through the screen and wake them up. Even though it was hard to read at times, the writing was always very good and pulled in a lot of emotions.

Great job with it all.

Author's Response:

Thanks so much! Yeah, I thought it was important to have that time on developing themselves. And I had a lot of fun writing the comic callback, so really glad you liked it :) I am also currently writing the epilogue… 

Ugh, it figures as soon as they're able to be together, they're not able to be together. I am so excited to see what happens while Pam is in Paris, though! I think the separation could also be good for them, let them have some space before they truly get together. But I also love how now they can fully admit how much theyre going to miss each other. Ugh. The scene on the couch might be one of my most favorite scenes in this whole fic. Thank you for blessing us with this story.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, that's so great to hear! :) And haha, I think you're right that they both need a bit of time/space before they can be together though...and thanks so much for reading, and for all your reviews!