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OH MY GOODNESS! Let the bells of Dunder Mifflin chime out their love! This story is just something. I hate angst, lets be clear. But it is all worth it for this chapter. This chapter was perfection. God, I loved this chapter. But I gotta say, this is a Casino Night ending, so if you continue down that path and don’t bring them together, I don’t know what I’ll do if that happens.

Author's Response: Haha - thank you!! That's amazing to hear, I'm really glad you liked it :) I can promise that the next chapter is not going to be a play-by-play of Gay Witch Hunt, if that helps? :D Thanks so much for reviewing! 

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Wow, a lot to unpack here. You wrote Michael perfectly. And the way you wrote Jan’s frustration towards him was spot on. Karen is at the breaking point. I don’t blame her, all heck is breaking loose right now. The scene with Karen and Pam was amazing!

“And I’m not going to tell Jim, so you don’t have to worry about that.” Bit too late for that sister. And “I know Jim is fond of you.” Yeah a bit too fond. And try to get over it?? Pam already tried that and failed.

That scene was hilarious but it’s even more funny that she has no suspicion of Jim’s feelings. Also, I love how you are writing their feelings about cheating. It is interesting how they aren’t fully speaking their feelings, not even saying “love”, but they understand each other perfectly. I can’t believe you are gonna force another week out of us. Just get them together, please....

Author's Response:

Thank you so much! That’s so great to hear :) And hahaha it is a bit too late for that sister...although to be fair to Karen, if she’d said this to Pam like a week ago Pam probably would’ve believed her. And lol sorry - technically Jim said ‘the end of the week’, and it is Wednesday in the fic? :D Thank you for reviewing!

IM LITERALLY SPEECHLESS. I’m just in awe of this chapter. Paris?!? Telling Jim she loves him?!?! They kiss?!?! AND KAREN SEES THEM????? OMG. I need the next chapter right this instant.

Thank you for listening about Ryan. I am so satisfied right now. Pam is probably the coolest person in the entire world right now. And all of Ryan’s jerk moments have been washed away with the satisfaction of that.

Author's Response: Haha, thank you! Next chapter coming soon :D and woohoo that’s great to hear on Ryan lol, it felt very satisfying to write. Thanks for reviewing! 

I loved that exit interview because of one thing. Jim got to do one last middle finger to Ryan as he walked out the door. Now that’s what I call karma.

Because Paris is your equivalent of Pratt I wonder if she will come back like canon or if she will stay.

Karen is annoying as ever. When she finds out Pam is going to freaking Paris, she just ignores how she has treated Pam as this unambitious person. Like, wow Karen you are the manager of a midrange paper company. Congrats. You aren’t an artist in FRANCE.

Love the little reference to canon with Pam’s dad with him dating Christy like canon.

I loved the cuddle scene. I have a feeling there is going to be some reunion when Pam returns...

Author's Response:

Haha yes, I did enjoy writing that! And we will see on the Paris/Pratt comparisons :D Karen is...still Karen. To be fair to her, I think she's still reeling a bit so is not really in a place where she's going to be feeling generous towards Pam. And lol yes, she is just the manager of a midrange paper company. I'm really glad you liked the cuddle scene! A reunion may be in the works...

Thanks so much for reviewing! :)   

Wow, I have no words. I thought you had ended it beautifully last chapter but now I see that statement is completely wrong. THIS is an incredible way to finish a story.


I loved the flashback to the college story and I loved the tidbit of Pam saying that she thought Jim was just too lazy to move but now she isn’t too certain about that. Loved that little moment. Also enjoyed how Pam is thinking about her future in 10 years in college and in present day, but both futures include Jim.

I loved their second time because you incorporated Jim thinking of their first and you did his comparisons beautifully. I loved how he had not stopped thinking about that night and how Pam was exactly how he remembered. When you posted the epilogue I hoped for their second time because as amazing as their first was, we all knew it would end badly because it was a flashback. But, now we know this time will end well.

Their talk about their first time was very emotional with them wishing for this to happen earlier much like canon. Also loved how you said that they have already talked about the past and resolved it.

And of course what an incredible way to end it, with Pam thinking about what her future may hold but knows marriage is the only sure thing and then rolling over to fall into a deep sleep alongside Jim.

Like I said in my last review, you are an amazing writer and this story was incredible. I am very grateful for this story. PLEASE KEEP WRITING!!!

P.S. Sequel?????

Author's Response: Thank you so much! That's so kind of you to say :) I'm really glad you enjoyed it. And yes: I really wanted them to have a better second time with a happy ending! Thanks so much again for leaving all of these reviews, they've been incredible.  I've not currently got any inspiration for a sequel haha, but I do have another idea that I'm thinking about writing... 

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First of all, Ryan is a giant prick. Basscop, if you could, could you write me into the story so I could punch him? Because I really want to. Also, I cannot wait for Karen finding out about Pam and Jim because the belittling of Pam from her is absurd. It’s like she thinks Pam is incapable of anything remotely smart. I can’t wait to see Karen’s smug little smile get wiped off her face. And I gotta say, I love how you made Karen like this in the story. It is so different from canon. In canon, Karen is always on guard to watch Jim and Pam because she knows Pam is a threat. But here she has no clue and it is very refreshing. I cannot wait for the engagement party. I have feeling that it is going to be the climax and something big is going to happen. Still loving the story.

Author's Response:

Hahaha that would be something to see! Poor Ryan. Well, not really. I am really enjoying writing Karen like this, lol. I will say that she might be starting to get a bit more wary shortly, at least about Pam. 

Really glad to hear you're still loving it! And I hope the engagement party delivers, gulp. Although I can't confirm whether it's going to be the climax of the story...  

Thanks so much for reviewing! :)  

Karen is probably the most clueless person ever. Those videos she sent Pam??? C’mon. But I get it, Pam doesn’t really put herself out there as a confident person. But her looks and beauty aren’t changed by her happiness! So, to see Karen surprised at Andy being attracted to Pam is just crazy. But, it will be great when she finds out the truth. I can’t wait to see her reaction to Jim being in love with Pam. I desperately hope you show us that. Great chapter as always.

Author's Response: Thank you! And haha, I think Karen thinks she’s being helpful...but sadly not. Thanks so much for reviewing! 

Ok, I just love love love Karen’s monologue here. It’s hilarious how her contempt for Pam is so freaking present that she thinks of Jim and Isabel. I just gotta say Karen, you better watch out cause Pam is about to come and bite you in the heel.

Author's Response: Haha, thank you so much! It was fun to write. I will say, it's not *entirely* Karen's fault here: Pam does also spend her whole time trying to pretend she's not interested in Jim and supporting Karen and Jim's relationship, whereas Isabel doesn't like her and doesn't like their relationship. I know which friend I'd see as a bigger threat if I was going out with someone in that situation... 

*Sigh. As much as I want to write in all caps and just push out my anger at Jim and Pam, I can’t. I’m just wrecked and exhausted. I truly understand the pain Pam is going through because of her mom but that doesn’t mean that night was a freaking mistake. Losing her mom is going to bring a lot of sadness to Pam, so why don’t you want so happiness to cheer you up in Jim? You literally said you love him and you finally see that he may have feelings like you and he isn’t with Karen SO WHY ARE YOU PUSHING HIM AWAY??(Yeah, sorry I can’t resist the all caps sometimes). I don’t know if I can handle Jim getting back with Karen. He was so strong and firm by saying no to her but I think he is going to just cave in because of another Pam rejection. I’m loving the story and you are doing a fantastic job but please please tell me there is an end in sight? I need another chapter 10 but with a happy ending.

Author's Response:

Thank you so much! (And I'm really sorry for all the heartbreak/exhaustion/frustration, lol).  If it helps, I'm not sure that Pam was in a place at this point in the story where she was ready for a new relationship, on top of everything else - so some of this is also her just clinging to what she knows.

But if you can handle it for a bit longer, there will be an end in sight! I think this is the peak of the heartbreak.

Thanks for reading and reviewing, I really appreciate it :)  

Wow. I am shocked. Never saw this coming. I guess Jim lied to Ryan last chapter. Interested to see how they move past this and actually become roommates. Like how do you move past this? Pam’s first time was with Jim, does he not realize the importance of that? And why Why why does he get back with Karen after this????

Author's Response:

Thanks so much for reviewing! (And sorry for the shock haha). I promise all will be revealed in future chapters. 

But yep, Jim did lie to Ryan. Pam may also not have been entirely honest with Isabel... 

Ok. You are definitely gonna kill me with the angst. Just no way around it. But I am loving it!

Author's Response: Haha, I’m sorry - but thank you! :) I’m afraid there is more angst to come...