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So angsty and so good. I loved this. I loved the part about the cologne/aftershave. And Jim's eyes. Man he has gorgeous eyes. Excellent work! As always.

I love how you've incorporated Dwight into this story. This is hilarious, refreshing, and unlike any story I've read so far. I also liked the continuing bits and pieces of a backstory we're getting about Pam and Roy. Loved the references to the show built in here too. The way you write Jim and Pam together is always hilarious, and this is no exception. Great work!

I loved this chapter! Stanley's pretzel thing was hilarious. I could hear him saying all of this to Jim. And I loved Kelly and Ryan there, too. I like that Jim's already smitten, but he's taking things slow. And Pam? It's cute to see how she's getting back into the game. Loved the show references in here, again. Great job.

I love the end of this chapter. I also love that you included Carol and the basket instead of the teapot. I think it's really cool how you're going about this. Great job!

I loved this chapter. Jim and Captain Jack and Pam... and all of it was just hilarious. I like that you included Stacy and Abby in this, that was funny too. And Phyllis! Haha. Great work!

I loved the inclusion of the bird funeral, even though Toby wasn't there. Haha. I also loved the Pam introspection in this chapter, and the way you gave us a little bit of the previous day in her thoughts. I'm really looking forward to seeing what was up with Jim and the article... interesting twist. Great work!

I love how emotionally connected I felt to this chapter. I was angry at Karen, angry at Jim, angry at Katy, confused, happy, all of the emotions wrapped up. It was fantastic. The multiple triangleish things? Fantastic. I love your inclusion of Andy in this too. Loving this more with each chapter!

I liked that through all of this, you've managed to keep everyone in character. Jim, especially. Most notably with the fight with a drunken Roy. Jim pushed back, but not too early, and he wasn't sitting back and letting Roy beat him to a pulp. Also, I loved the tension between Pam and Karen, Jim and Karen, Jim and Pam... all of it was brilliantly written. I like how you used the self portrait as a representation of Pam, and how a little part of her in the portrait still remains. Excellent!

I liked Pam's ability to confide in Jim, and I liked the awkward moment when they first met by the fountain. I thought this chapter was perfect. Nothing overly sappy, not too formal. Perfect. Awesome job!

[Oh, and happy 100th review. You must be so proud of this story, and rightfully so!]

The italian food moment was great in this chapter! I loved the moments between Jim and Pam in this chapter and I feel like the last few lines by Jim were fantastic. Absolutely Jim and absolutely amazing. Great work.

Awww, that last line was perfect. I loved your take on the dinner. I loved Jim's pulling strings to get them seated earlier. I loved the ridiculousness of the actual event! This story is so great, you've done such a great job with it. Loving it more and more the more I read!

Author's Response: Hi there JamJunkie. I feel bad that I haven't gotten back to you and your wonderful reviews. You have no idea how grateful I am that you sat down and started reading from the beginning, making sure to comment on each chapter. Your kind words are incredibly flattering so thank you so much for taking a moment to comment on the story. I appreciate it so much!!! :) I do hope you enjoy the next chapter and what is coming up. Thanks again so much. :)

I loved the ending. That's my favorite part of this chapter. It not only brings us back to Diversity Day, but gives us a Goodbye Toby ending we could deal with. ;) I'm loving the Jim introspection here. And KELLY in this chapter? Hysterical! Awesome as usual.

Author's Response: Awww, thanks so much. This chapter had been in my head for a long time and I'm so glad I could finally get to share it with everyone. Oh, Kelly is so fun to write, I love being able to stick her little moments in there. Thanks so much for the review and taking the time to work with me on this! I really appreciate it! :)

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Loved this so much. I adored the end. I mean, I loved the whole thing, but the end? Loved it. The Spice Islands. Heeee. Can't wait to read more, awesome job.

And uh, don't pimp yourself out too much, I want to own you. ;)

Author's Response: Hee, the Spice Islands. Dug those out of the jumble in my head and had to Google to be sure I hadn\'t made the term up. LOL Thanks JamJunkie! ;)