Fabulous! I love that Jim's not the perfect boyfriend here. Because I love the guy, but he can be a dick just like any other guy :)

Great fight and I love how they resolve it. Plus you did a great "Office" like thing and gave me a few scenes that you didn't show, but I can picture, which is totally awesome!

Oh it's so painful and awkward and ugh! I love it! If either one of them would just say something, they'd both be so much happier, but they are both so afraid. Sigh.

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No, it so IS happy as the first one. I love this. I love them talking like adults, planning a life together, loving each other even though Jim doesn't know what he wants out of life for a job, etc. It's wonderful!

Author's Response: Well thank you for that! I\'m glad you like it. There\'s so much we never see on the show...this is such a great place to try to explore it. Thanks for reviewing! :)

Oh, I love it! What a great way for Jim to propose! A little skeevy with the camera crew tips, but I love them having this private moment in their soon-to-be new house :)

Author's Response: Thanks for your comment! I thought about your \"skeevy\" reaction and I think you\'re right, so I changed that part a little. I didn\'t want it to get in the way of the gesture he\'s making here. So I really appreciate your feedback and help in making the story better.

Love seeing the other side of this! can't wait for the rest!

Author's Response: Thanks, Jenn! It\'s coming right along (I think).

Loved this. So great!

Author's Response: Thank you so much!

Aw, I like this. I'd definitely like to see where it goes from here.

Interesting take on it! When I watched the episode, I was totally thinking Casino Night too, but you're right - their first kiss WAS at Chili's, not "out there." Cool premise!

Author's Response: thank you! I think by \"first kiss,\" Jim was referring to the first kiss they both definitely consented to, so Chili\'s doesn\'t count because of, I guess, the fact that Pam was drunk.

Okay, I just got back from a trip and I've got my whites and darks separated, so go nuts ;)

I'm interested to see where you are going with this. Poor Pam getting blindsided like that in front of the whole office. Looking forward to reading more soon.

Author's Response: I know, right? Michael and his craziness, right? I hoep I don\'t disappoint! Thank you so much for the review!

Just when I think I can't love Jim anymore, you make him even cuter! I love the bit about him being a lousy kisser when drunk and Pam "taking advantage!" I really like Pam being his friend with the whole Karen deal instead of just trying to jump into relationship mode. You've got the pacing going really well here.

Author's Response: Thanks, Jenn. I know Pam had decided to be unapologetic about how she felt about Jim in front of Karen, but I can\'t see her completely ignoring this huge part of Jim\'s very, very recent past. She\'d have to at least honor the fact that he had ended this relationship on very short notice for her. If I were her, I\'d really want to make sure that he was okay and that was okay.

Oh, I love the image of them at the pool! A nice way to try to work through potential intimacy/body issues without actually being naked :)

Author's Response: And, you know... it\'s hot out. But that\'s probably just Pam\'s excuse so she can get another look at Jim\'s legs. :)

Continued love :) I really like that they can at least talk about the awkwardness, even if it isn't as easy to do something about it.

Author's Response: *That* is because I\'ve painted myself into a corner here - they have to talk about it, because they don\'t really do anything about it until Friday. And these two aren\'t talkers, so it makes for an interesting little problem. I feel like I\'m barely pulling it off, so the lovely reviews are most helpful.

Aw, I love this! I love Pam's question and then the cringe :) Love them talking around the sex because they just can't talk about it directly.

Can't wait for your next project!

Author's Response: Since they can\'t talk about it, maybe she *should* just jump him... The next project is sitting there staring at me as we \"speak.\" I can\'t say when it\'ll be done, as I have no idea what it wants to do. Guess we\'ll have to find out.