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Well, shit. How AU are these glimpses intended to be? I really love the second half and Pam's thought process but I can't see Jim doing S3 if she's already told him she left Roy...

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Hey, way to break my heart right off the bat. It's fine. I'm fine. It's a good thing I love reading angst so much, because this is so very angsty and I'm here for every bit of it.

It's almost magically, how you're sketching out this story in words and not shapes. I can't choose one favorite to rule them all, but 2 of my favorite lines in this chapter are "She loosened the grip of her hands, bringing them forward to look at them; angry pink lines against pale white skin as the circulation once again flowed." and " His gray t-shirt revealing to her the planes and surfaces of his body that she now allowed herself to notice."

Runners up include: “I was afraid. I still am, but I’m here.” because it's not often we get Pam admitting to Jim that she was scared that quickly; and I really like the honesty between these two happening so immediately after CN.

Well, I liked it right up until the part where Pam tells Jim he was made for more than her. That one stings a little. *shrugs*

I am so looking forward to seeing what you have planned for the rest of this story.

Author's Response:

I'm beginning to think I love the angst a little too much! Thank you so much for your beautiful words, they mean so much. 

Really liked it. The agony and self pity. I can only imagine that Pam may feel so after being taken for granted for years in a dead weight relationship. Looking forward to more such one shots from season 3, giving insight into their heads and feelings.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! I've always felt she had a lot of things to work through before she was in a place to be with Jim. Thanks for reading and commenting! 

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Omg I was not ready for this tonight. This is so good. More would be even better.

Author's Response: Aww, thanks Sprinkles! I don't know what I'm thinking adding another WIP but here we are. 😂Thank you so much for commenting!

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Look, cliches are a cliche because they work. Write all the things! Always write all the things.

“the axis of her universe had now shifted and realigned itself to his” YES. My heart.

Her getting home... finality, conclusion. It’s all so beautifully written.

“a sand foundation” This is such a fitting way to describe the life she had with Roy.

Ugh. I love this. And I hate it. I like to tell myself that if Jim knew she’d broken up with Roy he would have stayed. But, the idea that Pam wants more for him and would let him go (not seeing herself as part of what’s best) fits so well with who Pam is before she finds herself without Roy. This is Season 2 Pam all over.

Author's Response: Thank you so much, Jenna. I always felt that she would want to let him go and that she needed that time for growth. As painful as it was, jumping right into a new relationship, even with her soulmate, might have been a huge mistake. She need to find herself on the other side of that path of change first. Thank you!

Writing that packs a punch to be sure. Great way to have Pam have her "come out of the fog" moment there as she walks into the house with Roy. Lots of spinning feelings screaming around till she realizes she's not the girl she was anymore.

The scene there at Jim's place seems just heartbreaking. She had the courage to leave Roy and tell that to Jim face to face before he leaves. then probably something even harder than leaving Roy, she lets Jim go too. I mean it hurts, but it also sets her up to be who she is for herself. Just Pam not 'Pam and Somebody.'

Like I said even if it's not the happiest thing to read, the writing is phenominal. Looking forward to seeing where we go from here.

Author's Response: You are spot on with your analysis and yes, there has to be growth before she can get the where she needs to be. Thank you so much!

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Ugh, PAM. Noo! This was wonderful to read, but now I just want to yell at her.

Author's Response: I know. I feel the same way but the payoff will be that much better. Thanks, Beth!