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OMG! That was some trip to the store for milk! When she gets home to Roy, he is gonna wonder what is happening at the grocery store these days!

I enjoyed the writing style you used here. I felt both Jim and Pam's urgency during dinner and the dancing that followed. The way Pam felt like she absolutely HAD to say something in deep contrast Jim, feeling that he'd be in the clear if he could just stay quiet until after the wedding. I think I felt both of them exhale when Pam confessed and Jim responded, 'don't marry him!' Really know, you are a fantastic story teller!

Good idea for them to give a few days after the wedding detangling before they meet up again... I actually am most looking forward to the post-breakup Jim/Roy interaction....

Author's Response: Thank you, Aivilo! The grocery store is no joke these days. Haha. As of right now the Jim/Roy interaction post-breakup will get a good amount of attention.

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Because you've been so kind and given us some Italian Food back I would be more than happy to feed your Review Monster.

How proud of Jim was I when he really let Roy know how wrong he was for taking Pam for granted. But how disappointed was I that Roy managed to weasel back and get Jim to call Pam to apologize for him. Sad face...

I look forward to what happens next.

Really looking forward to the Roy/Jim action that is coming up!

I love the dad. He was so perfect in his chat with his son. Honest, no sugarcoating. Really pointing out how difficult the situation was for everyone. Pam, had Jim's heart, held Roy's life together, what responsibility! Yikes!

I am really glad that they are hanging out as friends, not avoiding each other as the dust settles and before they can move forward.

Author's Response: I hope the Roy/Jim action doesn't disappoint!

Oh, poor Roy. His reason for wanting Pam, being that she was the only thing he hadn't failed at, but when Pam is in the process of ending it all, his response was for her to talk to her mom, or Jim, so they could fix things? I wonder if he will realize the reason the relationship lasted was because of the work being done by people not in the relationship? Pam was right about them both having a miserable future if the marriage worked out.

I wonder what Mom Halpert will say to son Jimmy when she calls him with the cancellation news? And where will Pam go, once she separates from her life with Roy? And what expectation will the rest of the Halpert family have for Jim, as the brother of the jilted groom, and the best friend of the runaway bride? Will they expect him to abandon his dear friend, since she broke the heart of the other brother? And, oh boy, what kind of fall out will there be when everyone finds out that Jim and Pam are in love?!?

Can't wait until your next chapter! You are so awesome!

Author's Response: You're awesome, Aivilo! Next chapter should answer most of these questions. I think...

Whatever will Pam do with her realization that she is about to enter into the worlds most boring marriage, while she has an amazing time with her future brother-in-law, who is also her bestest friend ever!

Cannot wait to read more soon!

Author's Response: Next chapter Pam will do something... that's all I'll say.

Oh my goodness, oh my goodness. There really are more people involved here than just Jim and Pam, and while I am firmly Team Jim, I am feeling a small amount of heart pain for Roy.

This means you are doing an awesome job with this angst thing you've got going on...

What are Pam and Jim gonna do!?!

Someone should let them know, that if they love each other, it isn't fair to allow Pam to pity-marry Roy and create three people with unhappy lives.

Crashing and burning and rehearsal dinners, all up next? I'll be on the edge of my seat, waiting...

Author's Response: Aivilo, that's the same thing I told myself. What are these two crazy kids going to do? So that's all in this new chapter. I figured it was time to put it all out there.

Author's Response: Aivilo, that's the same thing I told myself. What are these two crazy kids going to do? So that's all in this new chapter. I figured it was time to put it all out there.

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Wow! I'm in, cannot wait to see how this plays, thanks... can't wait for more. Poor Jim, but he'll help her remember. I hope..

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That was lovely. Thank you.

Author's Response: Thank YOU for such a nice review!

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Thanks for the reminder that summertime still exists! It's easy to forget when there are inches and inches of snow to be brushed off the car. I love a summer playlist... So again, thanks for that.
We've seen and loved Super Awesome Supportive, Encouraging BF Jim... will his new job let us see Super Awesome Supportive, Encouraging GF Pam?
Oh, and I'm 100% in agreement with Kelly, if you have a hot boyfriend, who gives it good... NEVER, NEVER, NEVER hold out!! Embrace the addiction, Silly Pam.

Author's Response: Yes, Pam will definitely be stepping up and being a little more assertive in her relationship with Jim, and I am very excited. It will be interesting to see the tables turned as Pam will now be supporting Jim as he goes after his dream career. Interesting, indeed. ;)

I\'m glad you enjoyed the playlist. I hope you\'re managing ok with all of that snow. (Ugh!) And yeah, if I had someone who looked like JKras, I would not be holding out on anything. Oh, Pam. Silly, silly girl.

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I love this Pam, she took steps and now she speaks with her mom regularly. Good news, that. I also like that although Jim and Pam are dealing a lot better with their long-distance relationship, you've acknowledged that it still sucks.
I'm sad that we are nearing the end of this story... now what am I supposed to do while I wait for winter to melt away and summer to come back?? But I'll say this, I've missed Kelly and Angela last few chapters, I hope we haven't heard the last from Pam's 'family'. I also need, of course, more on that ring! Keep bringing the steamy too, it is always appreciated.
Oh, and BOO roaches!! Move Jim outta that apartment immediately! Yuck!

Author's Response: I\'m so ready to kick winter to the curb, and we\'re only in month one. I\'m starting to get all sick and sniffly and I hate it. Chicago is also under a \"blizzard watch\" tonight. Fun stuff.

I promise you haven\'t heard the last of Pam\'s family. They\'re in the latest chapter, in fact, and have a few secrets they\'ve been asked to keep under wraps. ;)

I\'m glad you are pleased with the new and improved Pam as she struggles toward finding her true self and tries to improve her relationship with her actual family. Aw. Our little Pam is growing up. Yay!

Thank you so much for taking the time to review. It is very much appreciated!

Three Cheers for the New Chapter!! Of course Pam is upset that Roy is getting married after proposing to her at Thanksgiving!! And when Pam ran into him when she went home around Christmas, did he not still try to beg her back to him??
But also, it makes sense for Jim to react to this as he did, with his, 'you moved on, why do you care?' philosophy.
Excellent job on this chapter, I was extra happy to read your update!! It was HOT! Are they going to watch old movies together soon? {I love TCM!} More please.

Author's Response: Thank you for the great review! Poor Jim. He was just so jealous that Pam appeared to be a wee bit resentful towards Roy\'s engagement and the fact that he had moved on. I think Jim\'s head was somewhere over towards, \"Well, if you\'re worried that Roy has moved on, then what the hell are we doing? Is this just a rebound?\" I thought it was important that both of them clearly stated how they felt about the topic, and I think Jim needed to give Pam a little reality check and remind her that she is much better off without Roy in her life. Otherwise, Pam would probably be grieving over the whole idea for months to come, wondering just exactly what the heck she was thinking- moving on her own, living off her parent\'s credit card, getting a degree in art instead of a more lucrative position in the medical field... I love a more honest and open Jim and Pam. Also, I will be bringing a little pop culture back into the fic, including several old music and bands. Jim just loves to educate Pam on her lost childhood. TCM rocks! It just might make an appearance soon.

Your story is such fun!! I love girlfriends Angela and Kelly, they are awesome! I love the phone conversations about nothing really, cuz I relate to that BIG TIME! I cannot wait until Jim and Pam meet up, because, can they really go 38 days without seeing each other? Yay for updates!!!

Author's Response: Thank you, and I hope that you are still enjoying the story. I know Angela and Kelly have been missing the past couple of chapters, but I promise they will be back in Jim and Pam\'s lives very soon.

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Like you, I am a huge fan of Protective!Jim, so the more of him we get, the happier I get. I especially like how, although Roy was being all tough and ridiculous, Jim stayed calm. Exactly what Pam needs. Looking forward to the next chapter.