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Okay, I'm dying to know what Jim might have seen in Pam's eyes. It's a great chapter!
I like the way each visitor appeared and acted, and I like the pangs of jealousy Pamela felt, watching the banter between Penny and Jim. And I melt at Pam and Jim's 'good night.' It's so tender and gentle and sweet and sincere and... I just love that scene.
I'm afraid, but I need to rant about Roy. I've always thought that he a little stupid, a little insensitive, a little brutal, but that's it; that he isn't bad, just horribly wrong for Pam. But your presentation of Roy (and statistic about the rate of how many women with cancer are left by their significant others) made me change my mind. He is awful. He isn't just insensitive but treated Pam like an object - something between an oven, a vacuum, and a sex toy. And the way he 'marked his territory,' made Pame make excuses for him and blame herself... all these things made me cringe. Not saying about him judging all by himself - I wonder if the situation was reversed, how soon he would jump on a girl locked with him?
And, to end on a bright side, - Penny's sabotage. Ah, I vividly imagined Pam's mortification and Jim's... okay, I have no idea what exactly he felt, but for sure, it was something nice.
Thank you for the story!

Author's Response: Yeah, Roy is definitely an ass in the fic. I guess I do that to make Pam's actions more justifiable. Thanks so much for the great review. I'm glad you're enjoying it so far.

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Ah! I'm here with Jenna - I am also hoping for the update soon!
I have some mixed feelings, though - I dislike cheating, but at the same time, I wanted Pam and Jim to be together so badly!.. Roy, I beg you, make something disgusting that allows Pam to leave you and has her own 'happily ever after.'

Author's Response: Yeah, the thing about fanfiction and any kind of shows or movies, etc, we can suspend our own morals for the fantasy. I admit to writing lots of things I personally wouldn't do, lol. So, thanks for staying with me despite the dubious choices of the characters. Chapter 4 is up now!

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Firstly, I'm so sorry about your aunt :( I hope she will be okay.
Secondly, this story is so sweet. And sad. And... I don't know, the way Pam tried to persuade herself that everything was fine (except, it wasn't) just heart-wrenching; especially, the 'her wedding er wedding was essentially being reduced to prom' line. I'm glad she finally called off the whole thing (and Roy's reaction - a final dot to that page of her life). And Jim finding her... awwww, just awwww. I'm melting behind the monitor because I'm a sucker for sweetness, tenderness, and understanding without the words in the relationships (especially their!). And I like that the story ended with an ellipsis... I'm a sucker for this too :)
Thirdly, thank you for your writing! My day started with your story, and thus it's going to be a good day!

Author's Response: Her wedding has been postponed until October so fingers crossed it can go ahead then. I hope she has a lot better luck this time around! 

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Oh, please, continue! This story is so good, in that achingly and angsty way that makes you desperate for more (and for the happiness in the end ;))
And the final line... gah, I'm almost crying at this. So... thank you!

Author's Response:

I am writing chapter two and I am thrilled to hear that you want me to continue. I'm so happy to hear that you want me to write more and that you liked the last line. Thank you so much! :) 

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There couldn't be enough 'fix-the-season-three-mess' stories, and this is going to be sooo good!
I like that even in the distance, Pam and Jim are in sync; Jim's glances at the unpleasant receptionist and Pam's count of occasions she allows herself to look at Jim's desk... it's so touching. As well as the whole aura of longing and hopelessness and despair. And it feels even more acutely when something rather comical happens - like Jim's exchange with Dwight (it was brilliant, btw). It feels like everything has to be okay, just like before, but it doesn't.
Oh, and Michael's thoughts about karaoke and his neighbor - it's so funny and so Michael!
Can't wait to see what happens next!

Author's Response: Thank you Dernhelm! Jim’s exchange with Dwight was what the whole idea to write this was based on, so I’m glad you liked it! 

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God, I love the mutual awkwardness and all the hesitations and overthinking and everything in between! These interactions make me giddy and I'm craving for more!
Oh, and the line 'He’d given her time to process. A whole fifteen minutes,' made me laugh aloud. Yeah, Jim, you'd given her soooo much time. Well done, man, well done...

Author's Response: Thank you, Dernhelm! 

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It was worth every day of waiting because it's a wonder. I'm in awe of how you take the raw emotions and wrap them into the words. Every single nervous bounce, heartbeat, smile, brush of fingers... gah, I had an enormous stupid grin when I read the part before their meeting (because a few things could compare with agitated anticipation of something so long-awaited) and I literally covered with goosebumps when they finally interacted (and they didn't even kiss! but that hand-holding was so intimate and genuine that they shouldn't have kissed, honesty — just let them hold each other till the rest of their days).
And the party was so, so sweet! And Michael... so Michael, and I love him there. Also, have I told you that I adore the way you mix the canon events into something unique and awesome? Well, I'd like to repeat it :)
Thank you so much for that journey!

Author's Response:

Ahh, thank you so much Dernhelm! I’m so glad to hear you felt was worth the super long wait. It makes me so happy that you feel like I capture the emotion well. That’s what I was aiming for!  

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Okay. Wow.
That was beautiful and painful, and I left reading a few times because it hurt that much.
But the ending made up everything, and now I'm just dying to know what happened between Jim and Karen. I have a feeling it would be painful as well, but I'm prepared now.
Thank you for an amazing story!

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What could wake me up better than a mug of hot coffee? Only some beautiful, heartwrenching angst, fresh tears, sniffing, and a mug of hot coffee.
It was awesome. But painful. But so, so good!
And I like that it ended up with dot, dot, dot, and a tiny spark of hope and not with acceptance and resign. Or, at least, it's the way I feel it...
Thank you!

Author's Response: Nothing like some good angst to get ya going bright and early! This was hard for me to write because I never want Pam to be anything but happy, but I know season 3 was a hard time for her. Thank you so much for the review, I'm so glad you liked it!! 

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You're a cruel woman, Jenna. I'm okay with hurting Jim and Pam (I'm actually not, but not is the point), but doing it to this beautiful teal teapot it's... it's... gah! I'm a masochist a little, I suppose...
Aside from this - awwwww! I like Dwight's protectiveness and Michael's curiosity, and how Jim and Pam finally talk to each other (and the fact that Pam doesn't hate Karen).
Amazing story!
P.S. But I'm still not over the broken teapot 😭

Author's Response: I hated breaking the teapot! I kind of collect teapots & I would be beyond devastated if something happened to one of them - especially the ones that have sentimental value. 

I’ve had a terrible migraine since yesterday evening, so I was sure that this morning would be terrible as well. And then I saw your update and reconsidered my previous opinion :)
Every single line of this chapter is precious, but there are three moments I'd like to highlight the most:
1) Katy. Oh, I love and disdain and pity her at the same time, because how can't you pity a girl who didn't get James Halpert? And Pam's response... ah! I love it when she shows her sass (and in the very, very well-mannered way!)
2) Troubles in the Halpert family. Okay, I'm here mostly for the JAM, but I really, really like that they can't just hide in their happy bubble for the rest of their days and that their (but mostly Jim's) actions have (and will have) consequences. You hinted about what kind of backlash they might receive, and I anticipate to witness it!
3) "I love you, James Halpert." I replicated that black and white fainting gif from Twitter here because this is my most natural reaction to this part. Just lovely!
Thank you so much!

Author's Response: I hate hear you had a migraine but I'm thrilled that this helped! Thank you! 

Usually, I can definitely say how I feel after reading this or that story.
I can't say for sure now. I think I need some time to process everything that happened in this chapter.
You created the tension perfectly and located so many subtle hints that I'm sure I missed some. I love this word and its habitants (even the most unpleasant ones), I love that James and Pamela have not only the gladness of a happy marriage but also deal with the consequences of their actions. And I absolutely love that Pam insisted that her husband told her about his worries! Love it.
I anticipate the next chapter very much, but, I confess, this anticipation is mixed with dread. Some of your hints were too gruesome...
Anyway, thank you so much for your story!
P. S. *sarcasm mode on* 'bad porridge' yeah, right, that was the real source why that poor girl was unwell... *sarcasm mode off*

Author's Response: Thank you Dernhelm! Ah yes, bad porridge indeed...or perhaps not. ;)

Once more, you leave me speechless. I guess I'm not able enough to do justice to your stories. They remind me of some honey-based potions, amber-colored and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and spice. Taste them once — and you'll fall under a spell for the rest of the days...
Oh, sorry, I got distracted :)
I'm happy that things became better between Pamela and elder Mrs. Halpert and that James took precautions about the men who watched them. And the birthday party was delightful to witness (as well as Pamela's presents...)
And oh! Consern about Julienne! You hinted for so long that the girl wasn't that simple as it might look, that I'm dying to know what exactly is the matter! Please, please, please, don't leave us hanging here for too long!

Author's Response:

"They remind me of some honey-based potions, amber-colored and rich, with a perfect balance of sweetness, bitterness, and spice. Taste them once — and you'll fall under a spell for the rest of the days..." Dernhelm! That is pure poetry. I literally gasped. 

Thank you so much!