Date: May 17, 2020 07:40 pm Title: Chapter 70: Branch Closing
A sweet update! The last chapter and the dress was just amazing. Jim's reaction was so perfect to that. I hope you have them move in together! :)
Author's Response: Thank you! I hope you keep enjoying!
Date: May 17, 2020 05:28 am Title: Chapter 70: Branch Closing
Wow, so many happened here! I need a list:
1) First of all - they are ready to move in together! That's so great and sweet at the same time (well, the emotional part of myself was saying they should have done it months ago... but that part rushes things too often).
2) The way Pam and Jim revealed their relationships to the coworkers - lovely and awkward at the same time. Kelly is typical Kelly, and I like her for that!
2.1.) I probably do it every time I see that moment in the stories (even if it wasn't planned intentionally and was completely born out my imagination) and probably won't be tired of it, but... poor Toby.
3) I like that Pam finally spoke to Roy and that he reacted quite well - you're much kinder to their broken connection than I am. It's sad a little to watch the sufferings others, especially when you're the reason for it... but I'm glad that Pam could deal with it without feeling guilty.
4) Jim got a promotion! Yay for that!
5) Ryan is finally out of the picture! Double yay for that!
I'm full of anticipation to see what happens next :)
Author's Response: Thank you! I realize I did a lot here, so I appreciate the comprehensive response!
Date: May 17, 2020 12:27 am Title: Chapter 70: Branch Closing
I love the way their relationship was announced to the office, Kelly with her all seeing relationship eyes. And I love that Jim and Pam are moving in together, and that even if they weren’t moving away, Pam still wanted it.
Author's Response: Thank you! I find Kelly a very useful plot device for this kind of thing ;).
Date: May 16, 2020 09:57 pm Title: Chapter 70: Branch Closing
Many Jellybeans!!!
Author's Response: Thank you!!!
Date: May 16, 2020 08:55 pm Title: Chapter 70: Branch Closing
Well now, that's a bit of a turn to be sure. I'm not complaining in any way. I do like that we're staying with the main S3 story lines, but of course things are just shifted with Jim still around and of course with him and Pam together.
Jim's nervousness about asking her to move in with him felt very real. Also that "wait what," was another great moment. Very fitting for the relationship they've developed thus far. Not afraid to take big steps with each other. I like it. Same at the end there with Pam saying it doesn't matter Stamford or Scranton she still wants to move in with Jim.
Great use of Kelly to have the reveal that they're together. That was kind of fun.
I've been kind of wondering about Roy for this entire fic to be honest. Especially since the return from Australia. Nice move on Pam to avoid the Chicken or Fish pleading eyes of Roy there. Her going down to tell him in no uncertain terms that there's no chance of them getting back together also shows her growth. She's not afraid of the hard conversations anymore. She doesn't have to like them, but they are necessary. Also her realization that Roy needs to deal with his own emotions. Another good way to show how she's changed for the better.
Author's Response: I'm glad you're liking the S3 arc I'm writing here. I figured dealing with Roy comprehensively was the best solution; I think this Pam wouldn't be up for his sympathy-pulling tricks, so that is how I wrote it.
Date: May 16, 2020 08:00 pm Title: Chapter 70: Branch Closing
This chapter had a great emotional arc, the dip of the branch closing, high of moving in, low of telling Roy, and eight back to ending on a high. Always an enjoyable read, good work!
Author's Response: Thank you! I realize I did put a lot on one chapter, so I'm glad that worked for you!