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Oh boy. This is going to ruin me, isn’t it? I’m here for it.

Author's Response: I can promise decent amounts of ruining, and I’m so glad that you’re here for it

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"He didn’t mind that people knew he was with her."

Oh my god I love that. So sweet and heartbreaking. I'm interested to see what New York Roy is like! And what their story is. I'm glad that you didn't make her last name Anderson :)

Author's Response: Thank you! New York Roy is... well... we’ll see ;) I’m also very glad I didn’t make her last name Anderson

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Okay first of all, your summary is perfection.
Second of all, I'm reviewing in one window while I read a second time because, well. It's necessary.

The floating is so cute.
The noticing of all of the things that Jim has said that are gravelly? I feel that on a spiritual level, girlfriend.
The little double entendre? Jfc. Please do that ALL THE TIME. "Revisiting an old favorite" OKAY BT I SEE U.
I would also like to mess up the hairdo. For science.
"Why did he even have to come back to Scranton with a girlfriend in the first place?" I mean. Same. You're asking the BIG questions here.
"Like a damn goblin." When I TELL YOU THAT I SNORTED--
Can I just say that I love that he was "too damn big" and blocked the sunset? I don't know why. I just love that visual.
"If she wasn't so mad she'd think it was hot as hell." Now THAT'S a feeling.
How did I KNOW that the steamer trunk turned coffee table would come back?
Uh. He left the skirt on. He left the skirt on and I think my brain shattered.
"This teasing little conversation needed to be over, like now." Now I'm *sure* my brain shattered.

See, I love that you took the little line about how Pam "helped Jim through his break-up with Karen" and had Jim come strolling in like "Damn, thought I could talk about this with my best friend but I GUESS NOT" and turned it into...well...u kno what u did.

"Let me know if you liked it" PLEASE. u kno.

Author's Response: AG, I love you and this review. All of your highlights are also MY highlights, are we sharing a brain right now? This means the world, thank you so much bb! So glad I could deliver!

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Yay!! I’ve been waiting for this!
I love that Pam stands up for herself. This is a coming of age Pam take and I am here for it. I love that you called this her casino night. And I also love that shes been staring at the back of his head so long that she knows his shower schedule. Why was that my favorite part?

I love this set up! Super intrigued to find out what’s going on in Pam’s world.

Author's Response: Thank you so much! It means a lot that you took the time to review. Glad you liked things so far. I just posted chapter 2, so you'll now have access to Pam's thoughts. I hope you check it out.

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I am so in love with this Pam and Jim! Seeing Jim get feisty when finding out that Pam’s been lying, but her sticking up and having a voice right away, is such a neat change of pace. Oh drunk Jim. I loved the comparisons to Roy—something we don’t often see! Can’t wait to see if he decides to take the job!

Author's Response: I'm glad you like Pam and Jim here. It's fun to mess with the space-time-continuum, make her strong and Jim feisty before they were on the show. Thanks so much for the review. Ch. 5 is up now.

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Wow OKAY, RIP MY HEART OUT. "Even me." I was NOT PREPARED FOR THIS ON A MONDAY.

Author's Response: I know, I know. What a cruel thing to do to a person on a Monday of all days. I don't know why I'm drawn to the angst but here we are. Thank you friend, as always. :)

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“His voice was low, and the smile he was giving her should really have some kind of warning label.” I think this *story* should come with a warning label because you are TOO damn good at this.

“An image flashed into her mind, unbidden, of him between her legs, taking his time to completely satisfy her.” Oh. Okay. Casual vending machine talk. Right.

“Listen, you’re just going to have to be patient. Can you be patient, Jim?” PAMELA.

“She settled for reaching out and tidying the sleeve nearest to her.” This. This WEAKENED me.

“Packing for the weekend” SPRINKLES. SPRINK. LES.

I LOVE how Pam is slowly gaining her confidence. How Jim is letting her lead. How they’re both timid but so ready to jump in. You have crafted this whole idea PERFECTLY. I’m obsessed.

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Ohhhh my god this is so good??? I think *I* blacked out. Cece is so fun. Can't wait to read more!

Author's Response: Thank you!!! I'm glad you're enjoying it so far! I had fun writing Cece. I can't picture Jim Halpert's daughter being anything short of sassy.

Oh wow. Jim. Standing on a balcony. Swooning over Pam. Their eyes connecting for the briefest of moments?

I--

Author's Response: Can't you just see it in your head? His arms braced on the railing, looking down at her as she took in her surroundings, the setting sun lighting things up with that golden glow. Just murder me (in Savannah).

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"Before Jim knew what was happening, Michael propped his foot up on the table next to Jim’s chair and leaned into it, almost like a lunge, but very close to Jim’s face."

ma'am. stop that.

"Jim stared at his clasped hands, afraid that if he took his eyes off of them they’d do something stupid like rub down Pam’s back or trace a finger down her cheek."

*ma'am*
*stop that*

The entire scene in the rain? Where he's staring at her and she's staring at him and--
How? Are you?? So fucking poetic???

This whole entire thing is about MURDER and I just--

You are an AU kween. Never stop (despite what I demanded earlier in this review).

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“I don’t want to intrude.” That was a lie, he wanted very much to intrude in whatever way she would allow.
I mean. Ya. You got him there.

"He could have sworn he felt his heart explode before stitching itself back into the shape of her."
I just...I can't. I--
How do you words? That's fuckin' beautiful.