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So, I hadn't come across this story before you updated last week, and I devoured the entire thing in one sitting and it... ugh, it's SO good. Every chapter was just so beautifully written and I loved the little ways you changed some of our best Jam moments, and you got rid of Karen, and this was just really a delight to read. I'm so glad you finished it!

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Oh, this was lovely! I think my favorite part of this chapter was around the middle, beginning when Pam misunderstood his "I can't do this" and continuing through to the end of that scene. The dialogue was spot on and in character and that line about wanting to wear his last name on her shirt? Good stuff!

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I don’t know what’s more heartbreaking: Jim’s breakdown to Larisa or Jim helping Pam plan a wedding she thinks is to another guy.

Today’s theme: Roy can go kick rocks.

The flash cards! I’m dead. That was so adorable and I loved all of it. How many times has Stanley cheated? We truly do not know.

Who knew Jim could be so arts and crafty? I don’t hate it. I don’t hate it at all.

Author's Response:

*New idea: Roy kicks rocks in next chapter*... ;)

Thank you! I had a lot of fun writing this one for sure. 

Way to go, Roy. Ugh.

Oh dear, poor Pam! And just when she was starting to finally get somewhere remembering things on her own too.

Things I loved: the air five and the video, of course. Everyone behaved exactly as we’d expect them to in that video.

Jimbo’s gonna have some explaining to do, isn’t he?

Author's Response:

Why do I have, "Oh Lucyyyyyy you've got some 'splainin' to do?" going through my head now? 

But yeah, lots of explaining and angst coming our way. But really, can you spell "Jam" without "angst" in the middle? 

No. No, no, no, I refuse to feel bad for Roy here. Except maybe I do. A teensy tiny bit. But not enough to change anything. He's still dumb and I don't like him.

You know who I do like though? Penny. Penny's a great sister and I love that she was there to be the voice of reason for Pam this chapter. I too, can be persuaded to do just about anything for a blueberry muffin, so well played, Penny.

She cant let go of the t-shirt. Let him in, Pam!

Aw Dwight, ya old softy.

I love that out of all of the things Pam could start remembering, its crabs and the NBA that break through to her. It's so great.

But also, hi there mysterious nicknames and slightly flirty text messages.

I have no idea where this is going... I mean, I do as in big picture, but I have no idea what the next memories or interactions are going to be, and I'm okay with waiting to see.

This was another great chapter! Jim's need to be busy rang really true and I loved his trying to make friends in an almost hostile office with minimal results. You're too good for them, Jim.

Back off, Karen. Back off now.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! And yeah, Karen, if we could just make her go away that’d be great. Ugh. But conflict makes for a good story and a happy ending, so she has to stay around for a while. Unfortunately.

God, could they be any cuter?

Poor Pam, she must have been super exhausted to fall asleep on Jim that second time, but I'd say they definitely more than made up for it the next day.

As great as the sexy fun times were, the best parts of this chapter were Jim realizing how set in their relationship they were - the taking care of her comforter and getting her settled for sleep while she was already sleeping. He's the best.

Who am I kidding? They're the best. Especially your version of them.

Who knew beets and Harry Potter would be such an irresistible combination that Pam wouldn't be able to keep her hands to herself?

I don't even know what to say about this one other than it's easily one of my favorite chapters of this story so far. Everything about it was perfect.

This is the chapter that just kept on giving, and I for one, am thankful for it!

I loved everything from Pam panic cleaning Jim’s place to Sangria and football on Black Friday. Jim’s rapid turn from grandma charmer to instant fear of Meemaw was pretty perfect but of course he managed to win her over in the end. Amazing.

Also amazing? The movie theater and then the return of drunk handsy Beesly in the car! So good. Even when they’re being ridiculosly sexy in the best of ways, I love that they’re always still just trying to take care of each other.

Cheers to you, your wine, and this chapter!

Author's Response:

Drunk Handsy Beesly is just hibernating ;)

I loved playing around with their different panicy holiday quirks, so I’m glad you liked it! 

Obviously I love the sexy parts of this chapter - and it's a damn good chapter, but I was so delighted by this paragraph: "It was no use arguing. I tried plenty of times as she was getting dressed (definitely tried to steal her clothes. Definitely tried to undress her several times. Definitely got slapped), as she was brushing her teeth (kissed up and down her neck while standing behind her. Tried several times to cop a feel. Ended up with toothpaste in my hair), while she made us breakfast (plopped her down on the counter, snuck my hands under her shirt. She ate the last pancake in protest. Rude)"

Even their silent banter is perfect.

That's one way to make snow angels.

I really love that as their relationship gets stronger and more stable, they're getting comfortable enough with each other to be a little more daring - a little riskier - and that they're constantly checking in with each other to make sure things are okay before they get too far.

It's just such a healthy relationship and I'm so proud of them, okay?!

So, because you already know I think you're one of the best smut writers ever, I'm just going to assume that you know I enjoyed those parts of this chapter and instead, I'm gonna focus on the non-sexy details and things that I loved that stood out to me.

You know, like all of Jim's family giving Pam Bath and Body Works gifts. And Jim not knowing how to use chopsticks. The faded lipstick stain on his sweater that he didn't notice but she did. And that Jim stopped to grab cookies on the way to bed.

Seriously, please don't ever stop writing, okay?