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This is without a doubt one of my very favorite post cocktails stories! I love that Jim begins his day completely detrmined to continue being distant and cold to Pam, believing that his relationship with Karen is gaining some sort of substance. I love the complete 360 degree turn he does at the very first hint that something may not be okay in Pam's world and then how he becomes completely protective of her. I really love that unlike many of the other stories out there, in yours Jim does not blame or take Roy's actions out on Pam but rather wants to go to her, protect her but since he can't do that right then he does the best he can and just reassures her. Then I love how quickly he sees through Karen's fake concern, how he notices that the only time her voice took on a caring and concerned quality was when she said something for Pam to hear. It's great how even as they are leaving he just knows that he and Karen are done and that he and Pam are not done. Finally I love how you have them take some time, get comfortable being friends, fitting back into their old dynamic even as each of them is longing for more. How appropriate for things to come full circle and for Pam to decide that the second Casino Night is the perfect time to declare her love even as she incorparates the elements that loves about her, her artwork, a picture that knowing Jim he probably framed, and then a good prank on Dwight. Oh and I love that as he wakes he realizes that he doesn't want pam as simply his girlfriend, he wants to marry her though I suspect he's known that somewhere in his heart for years. Such a great job abd you were able to change a few things about some of the characters just slightly while still keeping their own unique personalities. Oh, one last thing... I LOVE Micheal hiding under the desk, can TOTALLY ee him going that and then when he asks if it's safe to come out Pam says he better stay a little longer and closes his door. really REALLY great story!

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I really loved this story. It flowed really well, it didn't feel rushed or drawn out. I loved the idea of Casino Night part 2.  :) Great job!!

“Course, Jim, you’re gonna have to come closer, if you recall this is sensitive information and the walls do have ears.”
 
GUH. So hot. I love flirty!Pam!

Jim stepped forward until he was standing right in front of Pam. He rested his fingertips on either side of her on his desk, trapping her; he would not let her go this time.  

Seriously, this is one of the hottest images in the history of images. Fantastic. 

“I’ve waited, wow, what feels like forever, to hear you say those words to me.  Pam, I definitely still love you, I don’t know how not to be in love with you.”

This struck me as such a Jim way to say this. I could jsut see him saying every word of it. I think it's challenging to write these big emotional "I love you" moments, and you did a great job here.

And the “Your place or mine?” moment? PRICELESS. And I loooove what you've done with the ending. This part:

“We could leave a Staples bag on Creed’s desk Monday morning.”

Made me laugh out loud. Seriously. I'm sort of sad to see this fic go! You better send me some stuff soon :) 

Guuhhhh! Soooo good uncgirl. I love love love this Casino Night part two. The sketch idea was brilliant, *sigh* if only..


Author's Response:

Dear Office writers, it is too much to ask?  Let's just have a do-over, what do you say?

Thanks for the review and I'm so happy you enjoyed it.  Now if they would just put these two people together huh? 

OOOH!  I love this!  Thank you for writing it!  It was beautiful.

Author's Response:

I'm so glad that you liked my little story, and I am so grateful for all your lovely reviews.  Thank you so much.  (Beaming at my computer while my husband looks at me like I'm nutty.)

It is very sweet, but sweet is good.  (Smut is also good. Steam also.  Angst is only good in small portions, and only if we get eventually to one or more of: sweet, smut, and steam.)

I've enjoyed your story.  I really loved these lines: "She was wearing his shirt from last night which was so intimate and sexy that he felt an incredible wave of love and passion wash over him. Hitting him all at once, he realized that it would never be enough to just date her, or just live with her, he wanted to marry her."

Just lovely.