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Reviewer: Graceface Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: May 28, 2023 01:00 am Title: Chapter One

I read this once as lurker and loved it then, I've recently had the need to read it again and I love it still! So beautifully written. I've never seen when Harry Met Sally but this makes me want to. You had me near to tears in some chapters (I love that). So many near misses, just like the show, such angsty goodness, thank you!!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for reading! Glad you enjoyed :)

Reviewer: Obviously_Blonde Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: March 31, 2023 10:24 pm Title: Chapter Twelve

Wow, you found a way to break my heart, yet satosfy me with it. This is written so beautifully!

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Date: March 29, 2023 11:15 pm Title: Chapter Nine

I dreaded the 'Let's break up' line almost the whole chapter (it's my least favorite quote that authors love to use for some reason), but I'm so glad Katy picked up on the fact that Pam was the one who broke his heart back at the bar.

Reviewer: Obviously_Blonde Signed [Report This]
Date: March 26, 2023 11:30 pm Title: Chapter Two

I wondered if we would get a flashback of their night in the motel, I suspected they would somehow end up snuggled. I was excited you took it there, but as they started kissing, I knew it was a dream😢. You might be a devious writer, but it makes for an excellent story and I cannot wait to read the rest!

Author's Response: So glad to see you reading this one! Hope you enjoy! More deviousness to come, unfortunately, but it will all pay off in the end ;)

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: August 02, 2022 06:27 pm Title: Chapter Five

Love the use of Office canon here. Just great.

Author's Response: Thanks so much! Glad you’re enjoying!

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: August 02, 2022 05:59 pm Title: Chapter Three

Interesting and reasonable use of 9/11. I think you toed a good line with that, and I like the JAM dynamic here.

Reviewer: Comfect Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: August 02, 2022 04:53 pm Title: Chapter One

I'm having a hard time imagining Roy at U of C, but the concept is well done enough to push past that. Love it so far!

Reviewer: NobleLandMermaid Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: July 22, 2022 05:13 pm Title: Chapter One

Alright I've been very bad about reading *anything* lately but with the anniversary of When Harry met Sally's release yesterday I decided I better read this 2021 Fave overall fic winner ;).

Amazing first chapter, I was curious how you'd characterize Jim and Pam since I don't think it's too much of a stretch to imagine Jim cynical like Harry and Pam neurotic like Sally. But you made the right choice just to keep them themselves and honestly this reads like it could've been Jim and Pam's canon meet-cute.

You included so many show details in completely organic, seamless ways I'm sure I didn't catch them all. Jim's corolla, ham and cheese, Roy thinking Jim may be gay (“Well, I had my suspicions. But somewhere around Cleveland when you talked about basketball for twenty minutes I decided against it.” - love this!), "Absolutely I do". And then of course the details from WHMS ("You'll be the only person I know in New York") AND the "only bed" trope aka the best trope right off the bat?? Just great work all around.

I like how you've set Jim and Pam up to be fulfilling their canon dreams, Jim interning at Sports Illustrated and Pam working at MoMA, let's see if these dreams turn out to be all they hope for. Again great work, I'm hooked!

Author's Response: Ahhh, you started! I'm so glad you're digging it so far. Excited to follow along with you :) Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: March 24, 2022 11:03 am Title: Chapter Fifteen

Excuse me while I SOB. This was seriously so, so, so good. The whole thing. My heart broke repeatedly, I wanted to die a couple of times, and really wanted to slap Jim and Pam throughout the whole thing, which means it is a perfect story. Im so so so glad I finally read this (sorry it took so long), and I will now forever love this.

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed [Report This]
Date: March 23, 2022 02:47 pm Title: Chapter Eight

Dead. I had a feeling Pam had seen Jim and Katy outside of the bar and am heartbroken for her. But then that scene in the library. The way I would have RAN the second Gertrude started yelling. It was hilarious though. I love these two so much.

Reviewer: OfficeGirl2001 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: February 20, 2022 05:36 pm Title: Chapter One

This fic was amazing. I've already read it more times than I'd like to admit. The way that you so seamlessly transitioned between scenes/moments in WHMS, the Office, and Felicity was spectacular (as a huge Felicity fan, there was so that reminded me of the show- and I'm guessing it was intentional- like when Pam asks Jim if she looks okay and he responds with the Noel-esque 'uh-huh'). Love the tension/buildup you created in the earlier chapters and the payoff in the later ones. Fantastically written. So well-done! Also- it might not be as popular, but if you were to ever write a fic about Jim/Pam in the plot of Felicity (I mean, I guess Roy would have to be Ben, and Jim Noel, for the plot to work- but I always liked Noel better anyway), you'd have a very devoted fan ;)

Author's Response: I'm so glad you caught the Noel "Uh huh" thing because YES that was 100% ripped directly from Felicity! Thanks so much for your kind words, the feedback truly means a lot. And I doubt I'll get around to a Felicity AU but if I ever do, I'll let you know :)

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed [Report This]
Date: February 14, 2022 03:15 pm Title: Chapter Seven

Danny. Why are you the way that you are? Why is it that everytime we try to do something fun, you make it.. not that? You are a thief of joy, Danny Cordray. And also Katy. Im annoyed at everyone. (But this was a fantastic chapter!)

Author's Response: You’re going to be annoyed with everyone for some time… so sorry about that 🥴 

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed [Report This]
Date: February 14, 2022 02:38 pm Title: Chapter Six

I am beyond stoked that they kissed, even if only for a second. These two idiots, I love them. Get it together and just make out already

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed [Report This]
Date: February 14, 2022 01:12 pm Title: Chapter Five

He wondered how much time he had left to make her his girlfriend before someone else did.

DO IT NOW JIMOTHY. The jinx, Holly meeting Jim, how freaking excited Pam was to see Jim (and vice versa), I loved it all!!

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed [Report This]
Date: February 14, 2022 11:35 am Title: Chapter Four

Ugh I love them so much. Jim spending his last day before Chicago with her because she said she was hoping to spend time with him is just perfection. Im rooting for a new years kiss, that’s the one thing on my Christmas list

Reviewer: TLC Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: January 27, 2022 10:17 am Title: Chapter Fifteen

Wow. I liked this even better than the movie (which I love, and just had to re-watch). The way you blended elements of both stories was incredible. I especially liked how in character Jim and Pam still were, even in this completely different set-up. So well done!

Author's Response:

Thank you sooo much! And thank you for leaving a review! If you liked this one, be sure to check out the Christmas follow-up "Let it Snow:" http://mtt.just-once.net/fanfiction/viewstory.php?sid=6110

 Thanks again! :) 

Reviewer: nicemorningtoo Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: January 10, 2022 05:37 pm Title: Chapter Two

Im finally getting around to reading this and I already love it so much. Our little idiots who can’t seem to just say how they feel and make everything complicated. I was so excited when Jim was at the airport and then when he was sitting right next to her. And Pam’s dream, ugh. Dead. Pam better text him asap as possible.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you started! I hope you enjoy, it's a bumpy ride... :)

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 07:22 pm Title: Chapter Fifteen

AAAAAAAAAAAAH I LOVE THIS ENDING!!!! The tie into the end of the movie was BRILLIANT, TD! I love it!

Also, YAY A BABY HALPERT WOOT WOOT!!!!!! Ugh, I love this fic so goddamn much. TD, amazing work
as always!!

Love this universe you’ve created!

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 07:18 pm Title: Chapter Fourteen

FINALLY!!!!!!!

Ugh, poor Jim with that flat tire and dead phone out in the rain. Fate really *did* bring them together at that right moment (and brought them together in other ways later that night -insert smirk face here-) I loved this.

YAY JAM’S FINALLY TOGETHER!!!

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 07:05 pm Title: Chapter Thirteen

THE TEAPOT….. MY GOD, TD WHY DO YOU DO THIS TO ME?!?!

Ugh, GO PAM. GO GET YOUR MAN IN SCRANTON!!

Also, UGH THE NOTE. And Kelly as her wingwoman on this trip? HELL YES. I’m HERE FOR IT!!!

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 06:57 pm Title: Chapter Twelve

OUCH OUCH OUCH.

This felt like a fucking punch to the GUT, TD. But, I knew it was coming so we’re good.

Regardless, UGH POOR JIM :’( I NEED TO GIVE THIS JIM A HUG OUCHHHHHHY

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 06:54 pm Title: Chapter Eleven

FUCKING HELL.

I have no other words. Just… fucking hell.

I know angst is coming, but allow me to melt over this smutty goodness before the heartbreak settles in

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 06:46 pm Title: Chapter Ten

Aw, poor Kelly. Ryan’s a dick for using her like that.

And good for Pam, for trustung her gut. Now, WHERE IS *THAT* CHAPTER?!

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 06:40 pm Title: Chapter Nine

GOD, I wanted Jim to kiss her neck while zipping her dress up…
Oh, sorry. Did I say that outloud?

I remember this scene from the movie specifically, and I LOVE your DM/Jam touches to this chapter.

FINALLY, Katy realized it and she’s GONE!!

Here’s to hoping Danny Fucking Cordray (the ONLY way I’m referring to him nowadays) realizes he and Pam aren’t meant to be soon!

Reviewer: emxgoldstars Signed [Report This]
Date: December 28, 2021 06:16 pm Title: Chapter Eight

As much as the beginning, where Pam SEES JIM AND KATY hurts me, the second half of this makes up for it omfggggggggggg

the BOOKS, the FAKE O, just…. LOVED THIS

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