Date: January 24, 2010 04:45 pm Title: Chapter 1
I really like this story and look forward to seeing where you're going with it... As a mother to a teenage girl, I can certainly relate to what Jim is going through. Update soon!
Author's Response: Thank you Kam! I'm glad you're enjoying it. I remember being a teenage girl very well, and it's always fun to write about what younger women go through.
Date: January 24, 2010 04:38 pm Title: Chapter 4
Seeing that Jim is interviewing for art teachers brought the biggest smile to my face, JHalpert : D Poor thing, having to deal with a teenage girl. Yikes!
Author's Response: Call me Jenn :) And thanks! Glad that you liked it...teenage girls can be insane!
Date: January 16, 2010 08:35 pm Title: Chapter 3
=] more please
8 [Report This]Date: January 14, 2010 04:34 am Title: Chapter 3
I have to agree, this wasn’t my favourite chapter. It was more focused on Pam and that never holds my interest as much as Jim centric chapters do. This says NOTHING on your writing though. You have definitely improved leaps and bounds when it comes to capturing Jim and Pam’s characterisation and you should be SO proud of that.
I love Jim and Claire and can’t wait to see how you have their relationship develop now that he’s a single father.
I have mentioned this time and time again to you on AIM, but I’m really interested to see how you deal with the whole Pam and Roy situation, and Jim and Pam dealio without it being unrealistic and forced. You better be writing YO!
Author's Response: Thanks Sally :)
Date: January 14, 2010 12:32 am Title: Chapter 3
i cant wait for them to see each other again!!!!
Author's Response: :) Soon enough!
Date: January 13, 2010 06:12 pm Title: Chapter 1
I completely understand. I'm so sorry if I made it sound like I didn't like or appreciate this chapter for its symbolism in the story - I definitely think it needed to be written. I was just trying to say that out of all of the previous chapters, this was not my favorite, I liked the other two a bit more because of the content. But anyways, I totally understand that this needed to be written and how essential Pam quitting her job is to the story. Great job with this story, the idea was so creative and it's very interesting to read!
Date: January 13, 2010 05:36 pm Title: Chapter 3
Wow, what's Jim's name doing there??? I can't wait to find out. I assume that this was a filler chapter, because not much happened, but you needed to keep the story moving - I thought it was lacking a bit of content. But if it was a filler I completely understand.
Great story, and as always this is fantastic! I'll be waiting for the next chapter!
Author's Response: To make a story get where you want it to go, certain things need to happen, and one of them was Pam leaving her job. I worked very hard on the writing of this chapter, because with an epic story (in length)not every chapter is going to have something huge happen. Thank you for the review..:)
10 [Report This]Date: January 13, 2010 10:34 am Title: Chapter 3
Hi! First - yay an update! Second, I 'yayed' in my head when Pam quit! What a jerk Jeff and Neil are! I'm really adoring Jim and Claire's relationship too, so typical to be embarrassed to be seen with your father in front of your friends at that age. And I love that she and Emma are such great friends, seems like a sisterly relationship, very cool. And.... OMG! Why does Emma have Jim's name written down?!! What is Pam going to do now that she quit her job? Great chapter! I literally can't wait for more. :)
Author's Response: Thank you! I love reading your reviews, they always make me smile, and I'm so glad you're liking the story. I've been lucky enough to base Emma off a real character that's friends with my mother, she's cooky and wonderful and I love her. And Claire and Jim's relationship is loosely based off my father's and mine when I was that age. I promise an update very soon, and I'm so glad you're enjoying it!
Date: January 13, 2010 09:40 am Title: Chapter 3
Thrilled to see such a quick update! I like this sense of anticipation!
Author's Response: :) Thank you NanReg, I'm very excited I got something up so quickly. I'm so glad that you're enjoying it.
Date: January 12, 2010 05:59 pm Title: Chapter 1
can't wait
10 [Report This]Date: January 12, 2010 05:36 pm Title: Chapter 2
Oh my goodness, teacher Jim is rather sexy. Is that wrong to think? I'm sorry, but... never mind. No one should ever have to say sorry for thinking Jim is rather lovable. Right?
Alright, that's over with. On to the story itself! I LOVED this chapter, the fears and thoughts of Jim's seemed very realistic as were the situations that Claire was going through. Again, I love how the daughter is Claire, which is my name, too. It is so perfect, and I love Claire and Jim's relationship.
Great chapter, and I can't wait for more to come!
Author's Response: Oh, teacher Jim is rather loveable. Glad you're enjoying this, and look for an update with in the next day or so :)
Date: January 12, 2010 04:14 pm Title: Chapter 2
yay normalness =]
Author's Response: :) Glad you like! More to come soon!
Date: January 12, 2010 06:14 am Title: Chapter 2
I didn't want this to end! I'm sucked in, JHalpert. I hope you can update again soon.
Author's Response: Thank you so much NanReg! I appreciate the review immensely, and I promise more to come soon.
10 [Report This]Date: January 11, 2010 07:17 pm Title: Chapter 2
That was SO cute. I love teacher Jim, and teacher Jim mixed with Daddy Jim is just too hot for me to handle :)
Can't wait for part two :)
Author's Response: Aww thank you Sally, it'll be up soon enough. Glad you're loving the combo, I am too!!
10 [Report This]Date: January 11, 2010 06:25 pm Title: Chapter 2
Another great chapter! The way you evoke the emotion of the situation for both Jim and Pam without overstating it is just wonderful.! I love the relationship that Jim and Claire share. And I really feel bad for Pam too! Would love to know more about what she's been up to, and also more about how Jim and Sarah met. I'm totally hooked on this story. Very well written and the flow is perfect with the way you broke away to a snippet of Pam and back to Jim. The sadness undertone kind of sneaks up on me in this chapter for Jim and Pam, and really took hold when he had his memory of Sarah at the end, I really felt the emotion there, and it's so subtle. Great job! And also for Claire. I love how hesitant she was when she asked about the Halloween plans. I really like this, and can't wait for more!! Hope you don't mind me gushing, but this story is one of those stories that I am quickly hooked on and I'm so happy you updated so quickly!!
Author's Response: Deedldee, thank you for this lovely review! You don't know how much it means to me to read such a lengthy review with so much good things to be said. I was very, very nervous about this story thinking people wouldn't like it because it is an AU. I'm really glad you're enjoying it, and I promise an update soon. I've been taking my time with this, but it's just coming to me naturally, and I can't thank my beta's enough for helping me through plot and such. Claire's relationship with her Dad is based of course off Jim's character, but my own relationship with my Dad at that age, and I think that's what giving me steam. Thank you so much for all of your kind words, and I'm so glad that it's flowing well ect.
10 [Report This]Date: January 11, 2010 05:57 pm Title: Chapter 2
Yay for the update. Any chance we'll have Jim bump into Pam anytime soon?
Author's Response: :) Yes..it'll come.. just when the time is right.
Date: January 10, 2010 08:42 am Title: Chapter 1
I hope you post the next installment soon, I can't wait to see how you bring Pam back into Jim's life. I love Claire, and the interaction between Jim and his teenage daughter was quite realistic. I'm curious to see how much of a role Claire plays in Jim and Pam's reconciliation.
Author's Response: Thanks jkfan9989! The next installment should be up either tonight or tomorrow! So glad you think it's realistic and are enjoying the story :)
10 [Report This]Date: January 08, 2010 11:59 pm Title: Chapter 1
I'm so happy you like my reviews, and even LOOK FORWARD TO THEM! I'm starting to feel quite comfortable here at MTT, I've published a story, established myself as an aspiring reviewer (I'm looking to be the future NanReg, you know, maybe when she retires I can take over for her... lol!). I just joined May 1st, and now I'm really feeling good here. Well anyway, glad you're continuing, this story is great!
10 [Report This]Date: January 08, 2010 08:59 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ohhh, I think I’m going to love this story. Like someone said in another review, it's refreshing to see that Jim CAN be happy without Pam. So many stories focus on Jim being the type of guy who is constantly longing for Pam, and a much as he loved her, he wasn't super pathetic. He could have moved on... This is very realistic. And come on, Jim as a single dad is very sexy – and the fact he’s a teacher is even hotter heee =) Can’t wait to see what happens next!!!!
Author's Response: Thanks Sally! I'm so glad that you're enjoying it, and very soon the next chapter will be up :) I agree, Jim's kind of a needy character when it comes to Pam, and I think that it's very possible that he could move on, with the right woman, and that's what I intend to show with Sarah. It doesn't mean that Pam and Jim aren't soulmates, only..in my universe, it's going to take them a bit longer to get there
Date: January 08, 2010 05:14 pm Title: Chapter 1
Oh my goodness. This is so depressing, reading about Jim losing his wife, and Claire losing her mother. But you MUST keep going! This is INCREDIBLY well written, and I'm addicted already! I love all of your description, and Claire's teenaged ways are completely accurate (believe me, I just recently exited that phase). Lastly, I just HAVE to love Claire, I mean that's my name, so I automatically love that name, and I wouldn't mind being Jim's daughter at all. Not to mention, according to your description we look similar...
So yeah, I'm addicted, and I better be reading something new soon! (Sorry, that wasn't meant to be mean, I'm just giving you an ultimatum - because if you decide to submerge all us readers in your incredible story telling than you better not just offer ice cream, actually give it to us!)
I LOVE THIS STORY ALREADY! ({if that wasn't already clear enough for you.....)
Author's Response: I have to say, I always look forward to your detailed reviews. I'm so happy that you're enjoying the story, and I promise, more will come. I'm so happy you're liking the writing, I'm trying to keep them very much in character, even when it's something that's different. More to come very soon! Thanks again for reading!!
10 [Report This]Date: January 08, 2010 03:51 pm Title: Chapter 1
I love this first chapter. Can't wait to see where it goes from here and how Pam is introduced. I love these kind of AUs. Did I mention how much I love this???
Author's Response: Thank you! I'm glad you're enjoying, and I hope you like what's to come!
10 [Report This]Date: January 08, 2010 09:29 am Title: Chapter 1
Wow, I can't wait to see where you go with this! I really like your writing style, and already really like Claire, she seems very sweet. I am so glad you didn't have him be with Karen and instead created a whole new character. I'm happy to see he has a great relationship with his daughter, and he found someone to be happy with for 13 years that wasn't Pam. Sometimes that scenario doesn't work for me personally, but in this one chapter I'm convinced they were a happy family. Great stuff, can't wait for more updates. *adds to favorites*
Author's Response: Thank you so much for this Deedldee! It means a ton to me to know that 1. you're reading and enjoying it, and 2. that you're enjoying the premise even though it can be something that can be done horribly wrong. I really hope you like where I take it and continue reading. Look for updates soon!
Date: January 08, 2010 03:07 am Title: Chapter 1
Ooh, this has me very intrigued. Looking forward to more :) (and finding out what's happened with Pam over the last 12 years too!)
Author's Response: Thanks Katie! Glad you're liking it. Of course we'll soon here what Pam's been up to!
Date: January 07, 2010 11:53 pm Title: Chapter 1
wow i like it, im glad jim was able to be happy without pam. thats new and refreshing and more real too. poor pam though. but i guess we'll see our favorite couple together soon, well maybe not that soon, i dont thing claire is gonna like the jam. jeje
ill be waiting for the update...this is gonna be gooood!
Author's Response: Something a little different huh? I mean logically, Jim would be happy even if Pam and him didn't work out, but of course, in the end, they'll find their way back to each other. But there may be some bumps and bruises along the way.
Date: January 07, 2010 08:15 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ooooh, a new story! This is different. I'm intriged! I want to see how Jim and Pam are going to make their way back to each other with Claire in the middle!Keep'em comin'!
Author's Response: Thanks Dedeen! Glad you're enjoying it, yeah I decided I wanted to try something COMPLETELY different than what I'm used to writing, so I'm working with this. Look for updates soon!