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Aww, the date was wonderful. I enjoyed the exchange of embarrassing childhood stories and how, instead of heading home to deal with the headache that is Roy, Pam had Jim take her to his place for additional quality time.

I look forward to whatever you have coming up next for them!

Author's Response: Thank you for your review. I was really nervous about writing the first date so I'm glad you enjoyed it.

That boy jumping out of the shed sounds terrifying and horrible! You poor thing (and poor Pam too!) Their date was lovely! Their blushing and his leaning over and kissing her, so adorable. Perfectly them. I really loved it so much, their simplicity and that they can talk all through dinner and still have more things to say. I really love Jim wanting to take things slow and not being 'that guy' and instead taking her home. I also adore the little Diversity Day moment, and that Pam's mom is coming to visit at the office! I can't wait to see what happens when they meet! More please.

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I think you've reviewed every chapter and that means a lot! That boy jumping out of the shed was the worst! Why do you think I still remember it 24 years later and I still remember his name (it really was Robert, as it was in the story.) The next chapter is up, so make sure you check it out!

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Oh wow! :::sigh::: You left me satisfied and smiling! Seriously, sorry I haven't popped in and reviwed before this, but I adore this story. The entire premise that the story is built on, Pam and Roy being finished before she came to D-M and met Jim, therefore all the feelings they had for each other from the start never needed to be repressed and they are able to proceed with a romantic relatioship without the situation. You added a lot of realism to the story by introducing Roy, who is a mess and expecting Pam to both be a pushover and to fix him, to the story. I loathe Roy admit but I really admit that the way you are using him makes this story very real. I RESLLY hope though that Pam A. lets Roy know that they won't be having a romantic meal that next day or any other day and B. keeps to her word and doesn't let Roy stay a day past 2 weeks. I'd really like to see her tell him that she let him stay so he could pull his life together, get a job and whatnot and if he's going to drink and/or sit around the apt all day, not taking advantage of the time to pull his life together, he's going to have to go right away. While Roy may have upset his family members, that still doesn't even make him Pam's responsibility. I think it's sweet of Pam to give him a chance, shows what a caring person she is and I thought it was neat that Jim was able to see past how much he didn't want Roy to be staying with Pam, let's face it, this would be about one of the WORST circumstances to start a new relationship in, but I love how Jim is keeping himself in check. It helps that Pam is very clear and direct with Jim, letting him clearly know that she wants HIM (who wouldn't?? ) I also like how when Jim had doubts because of Pam telling Roy that she was going out with people from work, he told her rather than letting it fester in his mind. Then it was great that rather than making something up, she was honest telling him about Roy's romantic gesture. I actually agreed completely with the way she handled things.

I really REALLY like this Pam and Jim and while they ARE different and that makes them seem a bit OOC, they still come across as being really very much in character. Just PLEASE PLEASE don't let Roy screw up the beautiful relationship and the trust they are building!

Thank you for all the quick updates to this. It's one of my favorite current WIPs and I get restless waiting for the updates! Great job, please keep it coming! There is SO much more sroey that can be told on this one!

Author's Response: Thank you SO much for your lengthy review! I figured I had to throw Roy in there because it can't ever be easy for Jim and Pam, right? And I really cannot stand Karen so I went with Roy as my road block to happiness, so to speak. It means a lot to me that you think they are different, yet still somewhat in character. I think a lot of what drove their characterization seasons 1-3 was Pam being with Roy, so without that, they are different people. I was watching "Hot Girl" the other day and Jim was so coinfident and charming when asking Katy out. I like to think that's how he would have been with Pam if it hadn't been for Roy.