WOO!
All I can say is, "IT'S ABOUT TIME!"
I was starting to give up hope.
Now, let's see the next update soon!

Author's Response: Hey, there! I wasn't sure you two were still out there in MTT-land. Look for the next update sometime late next week. I already have feedback from two of my betas ... just waiting for jazzfan to weigh in and I'll start on revisions.

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OMG!!! I cannot tell you just how excited I was when I saw there was an update to this! I will say that it's killing me that it didn't have interaction betwen Jim and Pam showing what's happening after Karen's phone call but I trust that will come along soon and I pray that since you have so much of it already done it won't take too long. (Don't know if MY heart could take anywhere near another 8 months!!!) OK, that said, what an absolutely fantastic chapter! I know nothing about this stuff but WOW it sounded real to me. With your descriptions I felt I could truly picture what was happening! THIS is a truly GREAT story! I absolutely caannot wait for the next chapters! GREAT job!!!

Author's Response: Thanks so much, ftmill16! I am so pleased that you're enjoying the story. About the next chap ... still no Pam and Jim for you, I fear. There WILL be Pam and Larissa, however! I hope that will suffice for now. :-)

First, thanks for sticking with this.  I knew it would be worth the wait.  Your description was spot on.  I had someone go through this also and you really described it perfectly.  I'm anxious for Jim and his Dad to reconnect more.  Thanks again for not quitting on us!

WOW! What a great story! I am waiting on pins and needles to know what is next and I'm NOT above begging so I BEG you, PLEASE udate SOON!!! You really have done such a great job with the dynamic of this story! Can't wait to read more!

So I was having difficulty sleeping last night and made the mistake of re-reading Cardiac Care for about the millionth time. It was a mistake for two main reasons:

1. It did not help me get to sleep. After I started I couldn't stop and 2 hours later, I'm still reading and I reach the end and actually shout out "NO! YOU DID NOT JUST STOP THERE!" at 2am. Even though I know where it 'ends', I've practically memorised it.

2. It just made me want more. And more.

Now I'm not writing this review to be annoying and whine about "Hey VB, when are you're going to finish it..." sounding like a broken record because I know that's irritating and doesn't help when you're stumped with it. This review is basically to say that when I read this chapter again ('She Loves You'), I actually cried. Real tears, and lots of them. I rarely do that with fanfic and yes, being quite tired probably didn't help. But there's something about the moment Jim asks "Am I that unlovable" that makes me break down every. single. time. The image of them sitting there, Jim thinking he's unloved, Pam thinking he's her guardian angel...just guh.

If you do manage to carry this on, that would be just peachy. But even if you don't, this will still be a story I never forget. And when I'm after a good cry, I know where to come. Thank you.

Author's Response:

I've been all storkish with my head in the sand and not responding to my CC reviews recently.  But I really must thank you for such a lovely review.  I'm really glad that my story hits that nerve for you.  (Since you dont seem to mind crying! :) )

Thanks so much for your gentle encouragement,  I'm really going to try to finish the next chapter on my flight home from vacation on Saturday.  Keep your fingers crossed!

Yay! Looking forward to your one-shot, I am sure it'll be just what the doctor {ha!} ordered.

Please continue soon!I can't wait for the next update.

VB, so ... I'm finally getting around to reading this one and I have to say I love Pam's realization of what she did to Jim -- the flirting and then leaving him like he meant nothing to her. I'm an unapologetic Jim-lover and think he often gets a bad rap for the Karen months. So I like that you have Pam recognize what she also did to Jim for years. One more chapter and then I really do have to get to bed... :-)

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YAY!! I loved everything about this! WOOOO!!

Wait. The next chapter is the last one you have posted. Shit.

*sigh*

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Poor, poor Jim! What an awful thing for him to hear from his mom. I know she didn't mean it, HE knows she didn't mean it, but it's still hurtful. Glad he's coming to some realizations!

Your parents are so lucky to have that kind of love, VB! Another great chapter!

Damn it, what does the ring SAY??!! This was a nice chapter! Pam reading was hilarious! You have a knack for putting little details that make everything in this story That Much Better!!