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You know, this song was on 4 different radio stations at the same time today. I'm actually a fan of it and of some of Katy Perry's songs, but it's being overplayed for sure.

Anyways, on to an actual review - This is so cute, sweet and omg so hot. I really love everything about it, love their passion and fire for one another.

I'm not sure of any other way to create a series other than go to create series, and copy and paste your chapters within that series. I'm pretty sure they'll show up all as new one shots with the series title and a new read count/review count. Since I'm not a mod, I don't know for sure but I think that's at least one way to do it if you wanted to make it a series. Hope that was helpful.

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Aw, and ew lol The fetal position line made me laugh out loud. Very cute! I love little snippets of the Halpert home.

Author's Response: Thanks for reading Deedldee! It is very much Ewww!

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This is so cute! I'm sitting here grinning so much my coworkers probably think I've lost it. This is adorable, and I've actually never read a story about the Youtube video and the subsequent boat ticket purchase. My favorite part of this was how Jim's brothers and sister mock him for being excited for his wedding, and the part about him telling Pam he wouldn't complain about her wedding plans this time. I really enjoyed this so much!

Author's Response: Sorry that your coworkers think that JAM broke your brain :D We don't know much about Jim's brothers and sister, but I always assumed that since he's a born pranker, his siblings must be something too! Thanks for the review, I'm really glad you enjoyed this :)

I totally DID miss this chapter! Must have been when I was on vacation. Glad I realized that because this chapter was so great! I really felt like I could hear them saying these words out loud. I like how the Katy thing is such a big part of why she didn't think he could like her, and that it made her mad, like he back stabbed her somehow. I have to say that I'm considering this to be exactly how the first days of their relationship went. I especially like how you've handled the Secret, that he really had no idea what he was saying and that it did upset her a lot. Excellent characterization and the little details you've thrown in are wonderful!

Author's Response: Thank you! Season 2 was so full of pain and betrayal; most of time, I don't think they even realized that they were hurting each other. I still have a hard time watching those episodes.

I'm so excited to have you back, and I'm sorry for the delay, taking a mini vaca from work so I've been away from the computer all day. I LOVE this update, I love how understanding Pam is and how she lets him know that no matter what happens she's still his friend and he can and should tell her anything. It so showcases her easy going spirit and undertones how now that she's this close to being so happy with finally having Jim back, she's not going to mess it up by being petty and annoyed that he didn't call her back. And, the business stuff totally made sense to me, so I think you're good. I love the attention to detail, them not wanting to get caught by the cameras and the relationship forms and their simple way of talking to one another. OK it's late and I'm rambling, so I'll just say I love it and hope you have more on the way soon!! =)

I love the beginning of this chapter (and the end too) but the beginning is just perfect. I like how you don't portray Pam as a shy wall flower whose only slept with one guy and is afraid to touch Jim. I like that she's just as into him as he is with her. And his comments about wanting to see her art work were so sweet- he wants to see that part of her life again. Really excited for the next chapter and after the last two terrible work days that I've had reading this made me smile and for that I thank you :-)

Author's Response: I could imagine her having some nerves and insecurities during their first few sexual encounters because it's natural to feel that way when sleeping with someone new for the first time but Jim has been her best friend for years and there's so much pent up sexual tension between the two of them...I just don't see her being paralyzed with fear or wanting to play hard to get. I'm so happy I could make you smile! Hopefully, I can continue to do so.

Jumping over the Karen stuff for a moment just to say I love Jim and his mom and how she got even more motherly when she found out he broke up with Karen. She reminded me of Marie Barone from Raymond, which is not a bad thing, trust me. I loved that last part, and I especially love that Jim protects both Pam and Karen in his mother's eyes by not dragging their names down. And the Jim thinking of Karen and feeling badly for having broken up with her and that he actually did love her on some level fits in with his character really well. I mean he can't be great Jim Halpert and be an ass. He had to have loved her, he was abut to move to a new city with her, you know? I know it's not as much as he loves Pam, but still, nice to see he cared enough about her to worry about her. Oh, and I'm so excited to see an update to this twice in one day!! You rock! :) Hope for more soon!

Author's Response: As much of a Jam fan as I am, I really do think he loved Karen...maybe not completely but I think he really tried to make their relationship work. There were so many missed opportunities in Season 3 on Jim's part and I don't think it was because he was being obtuse or fearful...I think he was simply trying to make his relationship with Karen work and move on from Pam once and for all. We saw him dating casually in Season 2 but he's interactions with Karen were so different than with Katy; obviously he took his relationship with Karen much more seriously. And, yeah. Jim Halpert does not seem like the type of guy to spill the details of his relationships (physically, emotionally or otherwise) or say anything bad about an ex.

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I've been trying to read this chapter for the past half hour but my coworker keeps interrupting me with work nonsense! Ugh! Anyways... I love Penny and Pam's relationship, it's so sweet and I like how Penny is so excited for her sister and so into helping her pick out the perfect outfit. What I love the most is seeing this part of Pam, the part that wants to look sexy for Jim, the part that's been waiting all this time and wants to put in all of this effort to look her best. Clothes really do affect your mood, (I don't think guys get that lol) but the nicer we dress the better we feel, and I really like that you incorporated that part of being a woman into this chapter. The fact that she doesn't want any lingerie to be green make me nod my head, I can completely see her saying that. I'm so happy that the angst and the apologies are in the past now and we get to see Jim and Pam move on from that and go on a fancy romantic date. I am so looking forward to the next chapter!

Author's Response: Stupid co-workers. Don't they know fanfic comes first!? I really loved Pam's transition when she came back in Season 4; she was so much more confident and engaged. She dressed and carried herself so differently and it was obvious that she had embraced that girly, sensual side of herself. Obviously, I think her relationship with Jim played a pivotal role in uncovering that side of herself and I really wanted to explore that in this story. I'm glad the "green" reference wasn't too much; I really wanted to add that but I was afraid it would come off kitschy.

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Oh this angst is painful! At 4:41pm I was yelling at Jim to just sent Pam an email, damn it! Man, this chapter kicked MY ass completely! I'm not sure I ever really considered how hard the break up with Karen would have been on Jim, and I never really thought they would have each others things in the others apartment. I really like that you picked up this chapter in the afternoon from Jim's POV, it flows so perfectly. I definitely don't remember reading such a detailed account of their break up in this way. I'm happy that Pam finally called him and so angry that he ignored it! Damn it, Jim! Wake up! Loving this so much, and can't wait for the next chapter. I look forward to your interpretations of their first real date and Jim's moment of 'I got it a week after we started dating.' What was the exact thing that led him to do that, etc. So excited to read more!!

Author's Response: Haha! That made me laugh out loud! Jim just seems like the type of guy to have a hard time breaking up with someone. Add in his conflicting feelings throughout the relationship and his guilt about planning to start a new relationship so soon after the breakup and...BAM!...instant angst. Besides, he and Karen had dated (and I'm assuming slept together) for over six months so I imagine they had woven themselves in each other's lives to some degree (i.e. kept things at each other's apartments, met each other's friends, etc.) which would have only made their breakup more complicated. SO happy you're enjoying this! Can't wait to hear your thoughts on upcoming chapters.

TUNAAAAAAA! Please update soon!! :-)

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This is developing nicely! I love the inclusion of the CIA thing, makes that awkward scene in Benihana all the more meaningful.

Author's Response: Thanks! I like the idea of her reaching out to him with the prank they'd always planned to do but never pulled off before he left.

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Aw, that was cute!

Author's Response: thank you!