1 [Report This]Date: December 17, 2020 10:49 pm Title: Chapter 1
This feels remarkably true to them and the communication problem they never quite solved. Also, I hate it, and I meant that 100% as a compliment.
Date: October 21, 2010 12:46 pm Title: Chapter 1
I dont really understand the ending.
Date: July 01, 2008 06:52 pm Title: Chapter 1
oh, i really liked that. it was so full of angst and anticipation. great job
8 [Report This]Date: June 29, 2008 08:38 pm Title: Chapter 1
It was just a fight, right? Not full out break-up angst, just a little fight angst. Either way, great story, as yours always are.
Date: June 22, 2008 09:47 pm Title: Chapter 1
are you dure your not an office writer b/c your avoiding the proposal just like them!
Date: June 19, 2008 05:35 pm Title: Chapter 1
awww! JAM's in crisis? You've got me on the edge of my seat Wendy. Keep posting!
9 [Report This]Date: June 18, 2008 02:55 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ouch... I must say, the writing was, as always, incredible. This was like realistic to the point where... I'm legitimately scared. But I go back and forth with how the hiatus will go, depending on whichever fic I last read, lol. Still... this was good enough to truly rattle me.
10 [Report This]Date: June 18, 2008 06:15 am Title: Chapter 1
No garbage throwing here. Believable look at their separation and the toll it could take. You have a wonderful style and I hope you'll continue to write us through the summer.
Date: June 17, 2008 09:58 pm Title: Chapter 1
I am a fluff fan but occasionally I read the angsty ones.
This was very very nice. I loved how you wrote it and how you got the tones of each character just perfect. It was...
angsty. To say the least. But, the angstiness is what makes this fic perfect. Because if you end it off happily, it won't be very great. It was meant to be angsty. I love it and I hope you write more fics that are angsty.
But, write fluff too. Too much angst makes me cry. I am a very easy crier.
I am not gonna throw any garbage. It was far too awesome and perfect. Actually, I was wondering how you'd feel being my beta reader?
10 [Report This]Date: June 17, 2008 06:25 pm Title: Chapter 1
This hurts, Wendy Blue. It hurts. But in a good way. Sadly, I think it is a very plausible situation you've written about here. I can see Pam getting angry and frustrated with Jim but not really wanting to tell him why. Great job, angst and all!
Author's Response: Thanks! I always want to keep things as realistic as possible, and I'm glad you think I've done that here :)
Date: June 17, 2008 01:35 pm Title: Chapter 1
First, as a self-described angst whore, when I read your author's note, I almost clapped and bounced in my seat. :o)
That said: I know we all love the happy Jim & Pam on this site, but I think that what you're presenting here is a really realistic look into the strain that the distance could have on a relationship. (I should say that I fully believe they'll be engaged in the premiere of s5, and maybe that's why I can just dive in and eat up the angst the way I do, lol.)
But really, you capture here that sort of frustration and desperation that can take hold before you even realize it; the little shots Pam takes at him also are so believable coming from someone who's too frustrated to really articulate why.
And I loved his email to her -- beautiful, and so very Jim.
Excellent job! No garbage throwing from me, I assure you! :o)
Author's Response:
Hey, from one angst whore to another, I thank you :) Big fan of your stories and the way you develop plot, so I really appreciate your kind words.
Date: June 17, 2008 11:49 am Title: Chapter 1
I'm mad at Jim. Even though he really hasn't done anything wrong I guess. I really hope you're going to not make this a one shot...
Author's Response: Well, I planned on it :\ Don't want to hit you guys in the angst bone repeatedly, you could get injured that way :) No matter what, I appreciate you taking the time to read and review!
Date: June 17, 2008 10:08 am Title: Chapter 1
Even though there was major angst in this story I think you still were able to portray a lot of of love between them. Pam's frustration and sadness w/ Jim is reasonable considering the circumstances. I think you conveyed Pam's anticipation of a proposal so well... love this line: her heart latched to her throat.
Author's Response: As much as I hope that this isn't the case for the S5 premiere, I'm glad you think I portrayed what *might* happen in a realistic way. Thanks so much!
Date: June 17, 2008 09:56 am Title: Chapter 1
No garbage here. I would hope things wouldn't go that way, and that Andy's proposal caused only a temporary hiccup in Jim's proposal. I don't really trust that that's the case, though.
If he doesn't have the good sense to propose before she goes off to NYC, what you have here is the kind of thing that could happen (if it were all real, you know), and you did a really good job portraying it.
I love "I don’t know what that was, but it’s not us. Talk to me." That would be a great opportunity for Pam to say, "Where's my proposal????!!" I'd be beyond angry at Jim at this point. "Kick my ass," my ass.
Author's Response: Thanks TLK! I'd yell at him too, but I think ol' Pammy has passive aggressive tendencies. Thanks for reading!
10 [Report This]Date: June 17, 2008 09:52 am Title: Chapter 1
I won't throw garbage at you - and while angst isn't my thing, I'm not going to argue with the fact that this was insanely well written & very real.
Author's Response: Well I definitely appreciate you giving it a chance, even if it is heavy on the angst :)
Date: June 17, 2008 09:38 am Title: Chapter 1
Delicately done. It's awful, in the true way, because I am in awe of how perfectly you balance your phrases and paragraphs. Also, ugh. It's the little things that bring them together and it could be the little things that tear them apart.
Author's Response: That's what worries me :\ But regardless of what happens come S5, I'm glad you enjoyed this. Thanks for reading!
Date: June 17, 2008 09:24 am Title: Chapter 1
I really want more of this. It's so good. Very real.
Author's Response: I think this is all there is for this story, but I'm so glad you liked it!
Date: June 17, 2008 08:44 am Title: Chapter 1
This was so realistic and excellent, albeit a little on the angsty side. But I can deal with that because of the realism...everyone has fights, why wouldn't Jim and Pam?
Author's Response: Exactly. Jim and Pam can't be totally perfect; if they were, they would have gotten together three seasons ago :P Thanks for reading!
Date: June 17, 2008 08:31 am Title: Chapter 1
*holds up hands to show that she is not wielding said garbage*
I appreciate people who can see the realistic in even OTPs, and I think that this could very possibly be what happens. It's easy to find uncertainty in long-distance relationships. I really like the repetition of how he doesn't propose to tell this story. Well done!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Maybe this is just my way of preparing for what could be a heartbreaking S5 premiere. I hope not, though! Anyway, thanks for taking the time to read and review :)
Date: June 17, 2008 07:50 am Title: Chapter 1
No garbage! This was excellent. Wrenching and real and true. Well done!
Author's Response: Thank you :) I'm really glad you enjoyed it!
Date: June 17, 2008 07:47 am Title: Chapter 1
Fights are ok. It's what real people do. They also work through them if they are MFEO. Like Jim & Pam are. Thanks for helping break the fanfic drought, WB.
Author's Response: My pleasure, lisahoo :) Thanks for the support!
10 [Report This]Date: June 17, 2008 07:44 am Title: Chapter 1
*Steps in between Swiff and the garbage-tossers*
We'll have none of that, thanksverymuch! :D
You know my feelings on this, how it sorta hurts to read, but hurts in a good way. So many brave choices here, and I applaud each and every one. :)
Author's Response: I appreciate the offer, but I've already got Walter over here on garbage patrol. So far, no one's dared to throw so much as a banana peel :) Thanks for looking over this, friend, your services are indispensable!