Date: September 25, 2006 09:50 am Title: Match
I mean this in the best way possible- another piece of fluff from you as fulfilling as a big piece of chocolate cake with chocolate frosting when you're PMS-ing. Yummy!
Author's Response: And I take that in the best possible way. Thanks Par5!!!
10 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 08:54 am Title: Match
Yea!!! This was fantastic. I love happy endings. Also, I think this line was my favorite:
He'd imagined this whole thing differently - imagined something far more romantic occurring on the night they finally had come to their senses.
Haha, this is SO true. You think that there's going to be this huge, lovely, romantic night and then someone (it was me in my case) says something that just shatters the illusion. Love is still grand, though... I hope we get to see something like this; a wedding at the end of the series? That would be great. Awww, Jim and Pam.
Author's Response:
I'm glad you thought so - because I'm really feeling bad about not saying more. And that line??? Totally because I don't think they sat there spewing poetry when all was said and done. They knew the enevitable - but would try and find the humor in it to ease the tension.
Awwww, Jim and Pam. Man - I'd love me a wedding as a series finale. That would be perfect.
Author's Response: eta: I actually know how to spell inevitable.
10 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 06:13 am Title: Match
K, I'm a sucker for sappy endings and that was perfect. No more fics till Friday? what are we gonna do?
Author's Response:
So am I. Glad you liked it.
And I'm hoping I'll be rendered speechless and have limited use of motor function on Friday due to what airs Thurs. night - so it might take a bit longer than that. LOL!
10 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 06:13 am Title: Match
Wonderful!
Author's Response: Thank you!!!!
10 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 06:04 am Title: Match
Absolutely fantastic. Sweet and perfect.
Author's Response: My intention. Thanks bitterpill!
10 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 05:27 am Title: Match
Alright, listen. I don't know if you realize this, but there's still 2 days before the premiere. I think I need an Overtime. Kidding :) I loved it. This line killed me:
"But I'm going to have to - if I want to stop hurting you."
Thank you Pam! It's about time. Hee. And, have to agree with shan, I like how you've "structured" Jim here. Mmm, structured Jim. Anyways, thank you fairy godmother!
Author's Response:
Premiere? When???
I know you're kidding - but I'm not. :) I simply can't write another word about the aftermath of May 11th until I know the outcome for sure. Trust me - I'm sure I'll still be inspired - just a little less frequently. ;)
And thanks about noting Pam's "apology" of sorts. I want her to acknowledge how unfair she has been - because for me Jim always runs into the brick wall of "but she's engaged" whenever he thinks it's time to tell her the truth.
Wow. Babble much???
In closing - glad you liked it, structured Jim and your wishes...my commands. :)
9 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 05:01 am Title: Match
He looks down at her and she can feel it, how very much he loves her. It washes over her, like a wave of the ocean she can hear in the distance.
Wow. Just...This is a beautifully crafted ending. The tone is perfect- we can still hear the echoes of the angst but we're safe from it now. This is happy Jim and happy Pam who have earned happily-ever-after. Love it.
Author's Response: lis - you should win the award for best reviewer - because you nearly choke me up everytime. Thank you.
9 [Report This]Date: September 19, 2006 03:43 am Title: Match
So sweet, and so true! They could never really be "just friends".
Author's Response: Not after last May - that's for sure. :) Thanks Lissa!
8 [Report This]Date: September 18, 2006 10:40 pm Title: Match
...And there was much rejoicing *yay*
He spins her, but he's no where near as graceful as she'd imagined way back when.
Nice. Yeah, we all want Jim to be this perfect man, but let's face it, he's a 26-yr-old guy. A great one, but not perfect. I like how you structured this :)
Author's Response:
Hee hee!
Even I - who thinks he can pretty much do no wrong - have to take Jim down a notch or two occassionally.
I'm glad you liked it - I don't feel like I quite did this one justice.
I know it's my own fault for trying to eek out another "will they or won't they" story so close to the 21st.
Thanks Shan!
10 [Report This]Date: September 18, 2006 08:45 am Title: Set
Wonderful chapter.
Author's Response: :) Thanks!
10 [Report This]Date: September 18, 2006 05:34 am Title: Set
Loved the shopping scene - one of my favorite moments on the show too. I was always struck by how such an ordinary experience became something almost tantalizing for Pam - like an unexpectedly intimate glimpse of Jim, didn't matter that the subject was only fabric softener. You really captured that feeling here - love how she pretends they'd normally do domestic stuff together. Sigh.
I also admire your ability to write at this point - the impending premiere seems to have me blocked (for some reason, my only current JAM ideas are very naughty snippets, that do not a story make.)
Author's Response:
Somehow I don't think Roy joins her when she goes for groceries.
It's tough - let me tell you. I'm going to have to finish this one tonight because Thursday is looming ominously and it's ruining my concentration. I'm viewing this as my last shot to guess what the writers have in store.
And I don't know - call me crazy - but I think a fic full of naughty JAM snippets would be very[/jim] well received.
10 [Report This]Date: September 18, 2006 05:28 am Title: Set
Such an amazing chapter. I like how you mentioned the look on Pam's face when he told her about his crush- I had never noticed her disappointment until the commentary! Gah! And the ice skating at the end- I had always suspected that Pam was faking it :). You just KNOW these two could be so happy together if Pam would just let herself. Can't wait to read the next chapter, I'm going to need something to get me through to Thursday!
Author's Response:
pennylane - me neither!! I love when Jenna and John do commentaries because they know EXACTLY what we want to hear. I just kept thinking of Jim saying "Think you can let go now?" and her saying "No." and taking that to mean so much more.
I'll see what I can do to tide you over. ;)
10 [Report This]Date: September 18, 2006 03:36 am Title: Set
This is killing me, in the very best way. You're balancing the cute, fun side of their relationship with the angst. C'mon Pam, wake up!
Author's Response: I think she might finally get with the program in the next chapter. Don't quote me though. ;)
8 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 11:17 pm Title: Set
Oh my gosh, the thought that Pam's baiting him, throwing down a gauntlet he can see, but can't interpret as such, is heartbreaking.
But the shopping trip is full of those yummy moments that make a Jamshipper go whee!
Really looking forward to your update...
Author's Response:
She's outwardly oblivious - but I believe she must have an inkling of what she's doing. Without it - I can't see her ever moving on.
She protests during Jim's confession because he's called her bluff. (the puns...they just don't stop. LOL!)
I'll save the rest for the next chapter. :)
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 09:21 pm Title: Set
Catching up on my reading. These stories are great--as always! I love what you did with their "first date". And to have the "extended versions" of their rooftop dinner and trip to Rite Aid was a treat! You write their voices so true to the characters--Love it!
Author's Response: Thanks Boof!!! Like everyone else - just trying to survive until Thursday. ;)
9 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 06:28 pm Title: Set
Awww, this was so nice. I love the whole bit about the fabric softener and the curl tamer. So lovely.
Author's Response:
Thanks Gen! I was thinking that Pam seems too determined to ignore all the signs. I needed her to pay closer attention.
and LOL! I have the straightest hair ever so "Curl Tamer" was the most creative thing I could come up with.
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 06:06 pm Title: Set
this was always one of my favorite moments and i think you created the perfect dialogue and situation for them. the fun banter was great and the moments of tension made my breath catch. can't wait for the next one :)
Author's Response:
Thanks yippee! I love the whole shopping scene. Definitely a favorite.
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 06:02 pm Title: Game
love love love this. i know i'm getting redundant in the reviews i leave you--but everything you write is so good and fits these characters so well, that all i can say is that it's always a pleasure to read :)
Author's Response: If every review you leave me from this point forward is a carbon copy of this one I'd be the happiest camper. :) Thanks so much!!
Author's Response: If every review you leave me from this point forward is a carbon copy of this one I'd be the happiest camper. :) Thanks so much!!
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 05:34 pm Title: Set
We needed to read something like this. Not *too* angsty, just two maybe-more-than-friends being together.
"He knows there aren’t many left." - so sad!
Author's Response:
Poor poor Jim. He breaks my heart a thousand times over.
This is pretty much the end of the angst - blue skies ahead. ;)
9 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 05:31 pm Title: Set
So sweet! That's one of my favorite scenes of the two of them.
Author's Response:
Mine too. I can just see them going grocery shopping together when they finally get together.
Sigh.
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 05:30 pm Title: Set
I liked this chapter -- it was really sweet, and captured the essence of Jim and Pam. Hehe -- and Michael's Birthday! Yea!!
BTW: if no one mentioned this already, it's actually "Rite-Aid," the store. I never noticed they didn't bring their jackets with them -- interesting detail!
Author's Response:
Ahhh yes. Rite-Aid indeed. I noticed a ton of other typos too when I went back so thank you. I always appreciate getting a heads up on that stuff.
I noticed it the other day - and specifically b/c the skin I have set here at MTT is the one w/the Michael's b-day pic. Pam's in her puffy coat on the ice but they both shop without outerwear. It bugged so I added the explanation in. Glad you liked it and thanks again!
10 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 05:08 pm Title: Set
You continue to amaze! Great chapter. So sweet.
Author's Response: Thanks bitterpill!
9 [Report This]Date: September 17, 2006 03:09 am Title: Game
Oh, that's so sweet.
Author's Response: Thanks Lissa!
Date: September 16, 2006 06:02 pm Title: Just Friends
I love you, hugs! Thank you for consistently providing quality fanfic! This series has been great thus far.
Author's Response:
Love you right back TV_Buffy! And I'm so glad you think so!
10 [Report This]Date: September 16, 2006 04:42 pm Title: Game
Oh man, you slay me everytime. I SO want to knock their heads together so Pam will get some sense. Still, you captured a great moment. The Client is one of my favorite episodes. Thank you for breaking my heart, again ;)
Author's Response:
You're welcome, pennylane. I think. :)