Hey there! I haven't written any reviews yet, I know, my bad but I really thought I should drop a line to express something I'm incredibly grateful seeing in this story. I've been reading Office fics for a long-long time and in so many of the first date fics, there's always one or the other that are hesitant or too scared or something that places more road blocks and what I'm really, really loving about this piece is that you are having them just go for it despite any baggage they might have and *that* I appreciate so much because it is how I think of the characters at that time. (between seasons 3 and 4)

I feel like the first date is often over dramatized a bit in fics and I'm so happy to see that they're just being human here. Yeah, they've got things to work through, but deep down, you've got two people who are very sexed up and really need to get through that tension first (i.e. have physical release of all that pent up energy) before they can repair the emotional bond--that--as you hint at here and I suppose where you're going with it, had never really left.

I'm also so glad that you have Pam into it, if not more so, than Jim because I've just read soo many fics where she's the one that holds back, and really, that's what drew me into this one, the fact that Pam was right there with Jim the whole time--maybe even leading it a little. So, thank you for that. Your imaging of Jim and Pam are a lot how I see them. (And, often times I see them a bit differently than other authors tend to portray them.)

I think you really have done well with your prose, you have some incredibly wonderful imagery scattered throughout and seem to do well putting a lot of emotion in a small amount of words. I commend you for that (as it's something I struggle with myself).

I'm curious as to where you take this and what other things you'll explore as the months pass. I hope you don't mind rambling--keep up the good work. :)

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I love rambling reviews...they go along with my rambling prose quite well. :) I think that both Jim and Pam would be nervous their first time together; it's been so built up for both of them for years that there's bound to be some nerves (in addition to the usual "being naked and having sex with someone new" jitters), but I don't think it would be lopsided. Pam has probably had fewer loves than Jim but it doesn't necessarily mean that she's less experienced. Plus, while Pam is somewhat shy, she isn't that way with Jim. I do have some things planned for these two (it can't all be candlelight and roses) but I hope that I'll be able to keep them in character and keep this story believable for you.

Aww, this is incredibly sweet. I loved how you had Pam reassure him, basically saying, hey, doesn't matter where or how, just that was you. I believe it was quoted in other reviews but I loved the line where Pam says she'd marry him in a dump on fire during a blizzard. That made me smile.

One, tiny tiny nitpick because you said it's okay to be honest. The Cece splashing bit doesn't really have anything to do with the rest of the story and in the context of your focusing on Jim's apprehension towards how he proposed, it could have been cut. That said, I shouldn't be nitpicky because you really can never have too many Daddy/Cece moments. The imagery of Cece splashing was just adorable.

Congrats on your first fic, I hope you decide to write more!

Author's Response: Thanks for the review. I went back and forth about leaving the splashing talk in but ultimately went with it for 2 reasons. 1- We never get to see Daddy Jim on the show and 2- I think it's in fitting with Jim and Pam to go from having a casual, fun conversation to something more serious. For example, Casino Night or Chair Model. Two serious conversations that started with joking around. That's why I left it in. I think sometimes Jim needs a buffer.