Just like Pam's old habits die hard, so do Jim's. In this case having the specter of Roy hanging over everything as you put it. I mean I get it. Despite the length of this story, this is only the first full day Jim hasn't had that to worry about. I'm sure it's going to take some time for all those thoughts to go away completely. However the Jim section of this was great movement in that direction.

Loved Pam getting the pencil sharpener. It seems like she's starting to put together her own set of Bonus Gifts, which is of course adorable. Lovely chapter as always.

Author's Response: Yeah, it's a long story (well, a lot of installments) but it's only been like two and a half days, including the flights. So...yeah, lots of baggage still. Thank you as always for the review (which, I think, is the one that made this story the most-reviewed on the site since S7, which I'm probably too proud of but was a goal of mine for a long time).

Oh Pam, that she has to stop and think about the fact she can make a cheap, kind of tacky but fun purchase now, without having someone judge or question her. My heart. All these little things that have been a part of her life for years, but now just aren’t. No wonder Jim can see her letting herself feel the joy and have fun. There’s so much more joy in the little moments, for both of them, without the shadow of Roy. This was a truly lovely exploration of that.

Author's Response: Yeah, Pam has, I think, a lot of trauma built up. Hopefully we can help with some of that. Thank you for the review!

Comfect, this, all of this is just so good! No other way to say it! There hasn't been a chapter I haven't enjoyed, Jim and Pam are so in character, I can visualize the scenes you write so easily... it's just a really great story!
Thanks for writing, updating frequently and giving me something to look forward to!

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm really enjoying writing it, so knowing that it's good for you to read it too really matters.