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Now I've finished my own story I can finally read other people's! I love this first chapter, you've captured Pam's internal conflict beautifully.

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Good god! How in the world did Pam not see that huge red flag just billowing in the breeze like that? If it had been the first time, that would have been one thing, but after several years of ditching her in and around Christmas? Holy crap! Roy is just the worst here.

Lovely timing, for once this early in the canon timeline, that Jim and the Halperts were there. Clearly Pam just started to shine as soon as she sat down with them. Taking off her ring like that though is very telling about her state of mind. As we know, she'll get there in the end, but a little melancholy when we fast forward through what we know canon holds for them.

Looking forward to more for sure!

Author's Response: I think Pam learned to put up with a lot from Roy, but it does serve as a handy catalyst in this story! It's interesting to have them come into the story this early, but also gives Pam the realisation that she can be who she wants to be in this new situation - and she knows Jim won't hold her back from being herself, so feels a bit more comfortable. Thanks for the review!