Date: November 11, 2011 08:41 am Title: It hurts when I do this...
I love the image of a Halpert family dinner. So cute. I also liked the inclusion of the stuff with Pam's dad. While clearly not fluffy, it adds even more realism. Aaand... I loved everything else, too. You continually come up with awesome stuff for these things. Thank you!! :)
Author's Response: I love that image too! I'm trying not to write too many of them, otherwise they'll all be the same, but I do love the three of them just sitting down to dinner. I'm so happy that you're enjoying these one shots! Thanks so much for the lovely compliments! I hope you're writing! :)
Date: November 10, 2011 02:41 pm Title: It hurts when I do this...
I'm a sick sick person, but I cannot get enough of sick/injured Jim fics. I love how you take something from the show, and add to. You do it SO so so well. Thank you for this.
I was going to make an inappropriate joke about kissing Jim's boo boo better, but I wont ;)
Author's Response: I'm with you, I love when Pam's taking care of Jim in fics, and I love writing them that way. Maybe it's that I've read too many fics in the past where the story insinuated that Pam didn't love Jim as much as he loves her. Whatever the reason that thought's stuck with me, I'm glad you liked this, dearie! :)
Date: November 10, 2011 12:14 pm Title: It hurts when I do this...
Do you get tired of me telling you how great you are? Blissful <3 Details about Pam's dad and home life growing up are such a contrast to her life with Jim and their daughter.
Author's Response: No I don't, please keep saying it! :) Your reviews always brighten my day, dear friend. I was definitely going for the contrast, glad it came through. Something about Jim being a cuddly daddy makes me melt. :)
10 [Report This]Date: November 05, 2011 07:30 pm Title: If you don't stop crying...
I wish my husband was this understanding during my emotional pregnancy period. These little snippets in to their world always brightens up my day.
Author's Response: I wish I could meet a guy just a small little bit like Jim, so I know what you mean. I'm so happy that these are a bright spot in your day! Thanks so much for letting me know. I plan on doing one for each episode this season straight to the finale. :)
10 [Report This]Date: November 05, 2011 01:37 pm Title: It is always a treat...
OH Danielle.... I LOVE so much about the things you choose to be, or at least the things you choose to write! You have this seriously awesome talent when it comes to writing Jim and Pam in and especially out of the office. What I LOVE about scenes like this is you give us that part that so many of us crave. We want to see them at hom interacting with sweet little Cece. We want to see what they are like or think about things like trick or treating and also stuff like how Jim is around Pam's mom. You write it so fluidly it's like in my brain I feel like it really is a continuation of where the show let off, well in this instance. In other instances you fill in the blanks with thigs they didn't show us in an episode. SUCH talent!
I just love that you decided to start this one as they are getting in the car and how funny is it that Jim can't wait another second to be out of costume. Honestly, I think for the Jim in my mind it would be about the costume but it would also be about the fact that he wore another team's jersey and if they showed us anything in this episode, they showed us that Jim is fiercly loyal to his teams. Actually I think I could stop that statemet at simply Jim is fiercly loyal.
LOVE that they continued the debate about ghosts on the way and even when they were at home. I can see this type of debating going on between them on a regular basis. It's not fighting and it has a loving friendly tone behind it. They just are both so competitive I don't see either wanting to concede their side.
The driveway scene was so cute and again, you hit it right on as far as how I would imagine them, being loving and affectionate often and maybe even moreso during one of their little debates just kinda reassuring each other of their love and that the debate isn't what's important. You wrote Helene the way I SO picture her after all of that with Micheal in season 6. Being honest, the writers that did that small season 6 arc of Micheal dating Helene, which BTW I HATED, really smashed to bits the way I had always thought of Pam's mom. This, how you wrote her here, a bit intrusive, needing to make comments especially since I'm sure she picks up on Jim's enbarassment, that's my sadly updated view of her. I think it's funny and very in character that her tossing out comments makes Jim embarassed. It's very obvious that he isn't big on his displays of affection being seen by others, you add in her making comments and I can see him squirming.
How cute is it that not only did Cece let mommy borrow her stuffed Roo, she will also be going as a kangaroo for Halloween. I think it also says alot for the way Jim and Pam are parenting that she makes a point to thank Cece for letting her borrow the toy.
So then we have adorable daddy Jim, whipping out the thermometer at just the mere mention that Cece MAY have an ear infection coming on. I just know that the two of them are awesome parents!
So cute that the ghost debate continues on as she is cooking dinner and OMG, SO Jim that he would want to give the kids a trick rather than a treat. I'm sure even if Jim gets his juggling routine down, Pam will slip the kids a treat anyhow.
Then we have Jim conceding, agreeing to at least consider the existance of ghosts. Actually, I guess they both give a little and meet somewhat in the middle. He isn't saying they exist, just that he'll consider it and that makes Pam happy.
Some more GREAT, really strong writing. I don't know how you do it, I really don't. You write more than one story at a time and keep each updated and current. The ideas are fresh and the character are always spot on. I don't know HOW you do it but PLEASE, keep doing it!
Author's Response: Yep, I completely agree, Jim wouldn't want to wear a costume any longer than necessary, especially since he was so hesitant to put it on. I don't know why I love the thought of what happens when they get home, I feel like it's their time to reconnect after spending the whole day together but not being able to engage in PDA. Helene in my eyes, is sort of sad, maybe a little bitter about the divorce, and it hurts to see Jim fawn over Pam some times. I'm sure she's happy for her daughter overall though, but yeah, some times I think she can be a little intrusive. My idea of who she is really has changed over time since seeing her in season 2. I wish that even if they couldn't keep the same actress, that her character would stay the same sweet way she was. I completely agree with you. I am so happy you liked the little bit where Pam let's Cece borrow her stuffed toy. I think they'd be all about sharing right now with the new baby on the way and what not. I think they're good parents, maybe not perfect but they're trying to be good parents. Oh, yes and I could see Jim so clearly wanting to trick the kids instead of giving treats, and you know Pam's standing next to him with a bowl of chocolate and candy, rolling her eyes at her husband lol I always worry that I'm portraying Jim in too much of a romanticized way, so I'm really happy and relieved that you think I'm doing good with their characters. Thanks so much for the wonderful compliments, I'm so glad you're along for the ride with this series. :)
Date: November 02, 2011 06:25 am Title: It is always a treat...
I'll bet Halloween in the Halpert home is a blast :D Weird, I know, but my favorite detail is Helene catching them kissing. I'm a big fan of JAM voyeurism ;) Good job working in the ghost detail.
Author's Response: Lol I'm with you on the Jim Pam voyeurism lol! You're too funny! I threw that in there for fun too lol So happy to see you like this one! :) thanks!
Date: November 01, 2011 03:10 pm Title: It is always a treat...
So cuteeeee. I love these little stories you write that take us in to their home. Always so in character and true to the show.
Author's Response: Thanks sally! True to the show is what I'm always aiming for so I'm happy to see I've succeeded! :) thanks for all of the support! Xx
Date: November 01, 2011 11:49 am Title: It is always a treat...
Very sweet, and I could really hear Pam in this exchange in particular:
“Thank you, by the way, for telling people we work with about that.”
“You’re welcome,” she shrugs.
“Is nothing sacred?”
“Of course it is, sweetie. Of course it is,” she tapped his hand as he held onto the gear shift.
“Yeah, sure.”
“I love you,” she tilted her head to the side and batted her eye lashes.
Author's Response: Thank you! It's tough to keep their banter always in character so I'm always thrilled and relieved to see when I've done it well. I thought that would be something they'd discuss on the way home. Thanks so much for posting that idea in the challenges thread. It really helped me figure out how to round out the chapter. You're the best! :)
Date: October 27, 2011 10:01 am Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
This was so very sweet. I especially loved the image of Jim sitting there reading the garden party book to CeCe.
Author's Response: Thank you so much jazzfan! Jim and Cece sitting together while he wrote was my favorite image, so happy you liked it! I really think she would be a laid back baby and be okay with sitting with her daddy. Thanks for the support :) it means a lot to me to see you're enjoying these :)
10 [Report This]Date: October 26, 2011 09:25 pm Title: If you don't stop crying...
I agree with the others, this last chapter is just adorable and sweet. A nice way to end the day, reading your work. Thanks for sharing
Author's Response: I'm so happy that you liked this, thank you so much for the lovely compliment. More of these as the season goes on. Glad you're enjoying! :)
Date: October 26, 2011 09:24 pm Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
I liked your story about Family Halpert very much -- and I especially liked that Pam's mom gave her such good advice not to interfere in how Jim does things with CeCe. And I'm glad Pam listened to her mom.
Author's Response: Thanks! I think Pam would readily take advice from her mom because helene has been there before. Glad you liked that! I had a lot of fun writing Pam's thoughts here and I always love the idea of Jim and Cece doing things together. Thanks so much for the kind review. Hope you like the next one too! :)
Date: October 26, 2011 09:09 pm Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
This is so adorable! I love reading your fics because the cuteness makes the hopeless romantic in me squee. :) I love having this to look forward to.
Author's Response: Yay thanks! So happy you liked this. I'm a hopeless romantic too so I pour it on here. Hopefully not too much though. So happy to hear you're following this! Hope to hear from you again! Thanks so much! :-)
Date: October 26, 2011 08:10 am Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
You owe me nothing. I cannot tell you how happy I am when I see new fic from you. Sometimes I do wonder if you're trying to kill me with the cuteness though. Jim and Cece are so freaking cute. I can totally picture her sitting next to him, nodding along, while he writes his book. She's his mini partner in crime.
Everything you had Pam feeling also felt so spot on. Her worrying about Cece getting jealous, how Jim would split his time etc. I loved it. Her talking on her little phone = adorable.
Your fics make me squee.
Author's Response: Yes! Mini partner in crime is exactly what I was going for with this. It led right to Pam wondering if theyd always be that close. I'm so happy you liked them sitting together while he wrote. It was the first thing i thought of when I was planning this out and just built around it. Thanks so much for being so awesome! Xx :)
10 [Report This]Date: October 26, 2011 07:42 am Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
Awwww a medal--how perfect!!!! Too fricken cute /Pam
Author's Response: Thanks nan! I totally took advantage of the office Olympics call back there. Happy you liked it! Anytime i see stars from you I know I've done well. Xx :) thank you :)
Date: October 26, 2011 06:01 am Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
There is something so sweet and kind and innocent about your writing. I'm taking refuge in your stories while I'm writing my angsty fic. I was all smiles when I saw that you updated this one. Thanks for taking your time to write these for us.
Author's Response: That's so sweet of you to say I really appreciate that dedeen! I'm hoping you are workin on your next chapter! I'm so happy you like these little things. I feel like their home life is simple and sweet so it's good to hear I'm conveying that. :) hope you like the update too. Thanks so much :)
10 [Report This]Date: October 26, 2011 12:35 am Title: It's hard to say when we became such worriers ...
WOW Danielle! I'm pretty sure this is my first review of this story, I've made a vow with myself to really try harder and make myself write reviews even when I'm not really feeling like it so here I am. (Not sure if that is really good news for you poor authors who have to read all that long drawn out nonsense that I write, but anyhow)... This story is absolutely brilliant. You always just have such a masterful way of telling a story, or at least a masterful way of telling Jim and Pam's story, that your words truly do paint pictures. I watch as the scenes you describe play out in my head and it makes it hard to believe that the Halpert Family, the one you are writing about, doesn't truly exist in real life.
I love the way you describe the connection that Pam feels to Jim, as if he is her other half, because you are able to put into words what I feel when I see the two of them together. For me, I understand that the premise of the show we all adore is that it is an office and the show revolves around that workplace and because THAT is the premise, the whole reason for filming the documentary, they really can't show us what we crave, seeing Jim and Pam at home. Watching them interract outside the office with each other and their sweet little girl, heck even with their families. this is where you come in and dumb as it may sound, you help me feel more fulfilled. You are able to take Jim and Pam out of the office and into their home absolutely seemlessly and let me tell you, you sell it. I find that as I read the words you write that tell us what is going on in Pam's head, how in this chapter she is so scared of what happens with Cece's relationship with her dad when the baby boy he was so overjoyed to find out would be joining their family, arrives, I am shaking my head understanding her fear while at the same time chuckling a bit because it makes SO much sense in this situation that this would worry her but for me and most of my friends I have talked to about their feelings prior to the arrival of baby number 2, the fear almost always is on behalf of the new baby. The fear that you love and are so bonded with your first that you simply cannot imagine being able to feel THAT much for another child. Then the baby arrives and from the moment it emerges you find the fears were so silly because just like with the first, the love is isnstant. Anyhow, I find it endearing that Pam is worried about how Jim getting a son will affrct his relationship that is so tight and solid, with his daughter. Of course Jim is just there on the same wavelength as Pam, like they always are, and he kniws exactly what to say to sooth her and calm her fears. You show us in this chapter just how awesome Jim and Pam are as parents and though I'm sure there will be a learning curve when their baby boy joins them, they will be must as great and attentive with their second child while making certain that their first doesn't feel slighted. I LOVED it when you talk about Jim's feelings when Larissa was born and how his grandparents showed so much attention to the three boys in an attempt to not let them feel left out or replaced, that Jim asked why his grandparents didn't like Larissa.
I have to say, after reading these chapters, actually after reading almost anything you write, I just feel these feelings of just wonderful peace and contentment. You make me believe that families like this exist.
I have to say, I have told you before, I have read and believed in you as an author from the very beginning of when I found fan fiction. I enjoyed your stories then but it has been an absolute priveledge and joy to continue reading story after story from you and watching as your writing has become stronger and stronger with each story you post. I have said this to you but I have total faith that if given the chance you could easily write an episode of the show. Everyone would be perfectly in character and for goodness sakes, I KNOW we would get more of the Jim and Pam that we crave, and I just know it would be an episode that would go down as one of the best we have seen. You really are a brilliant writer.
I can honestly say that when I check to see if anything new has been posted, when I see something from you whether it's a new chapter of an ongoing fic or something new altogether, I get so excited because I KNOW I'm going to read something with a lot of quality and something I will love.
I am really going to try hard to be a better person and friend and do my job by pushing to make sure I get those reviews in. I read sometimes and think it will be better for me to wait until the pain subsides a bit or at least until the meds kick in (like the pain EVER really subsides much and really, the meds are most often just not touching it. Who would have thought one would ever say THAt about the heavy duty narcotics I'm on?!?!?!) I'm just going to push myself because even if I have a bit of trouble with it, you deseve to get a review each time and for each chapter. I hope you'll accept my sincere apology about not doing much better thus far!
Keep up the amazing work Danielle. I just love when you let your imagination go freeand you creat such amazing pieces of work for us. I cannot wait for the next chapter in this and also to see what idea you will have for your next story. I know this much for certain, I'll love it, it will keep me interested and invested in the characters and I will be be begging for more and soon!
Thanks for sharing yourself and your talent with us, You really are amazing!
Author's Response: Thank you so so much for saying such lovely things it really truly means so much to me. I hope you're feeling well and I'm so happy that I'm able to provide entertainment for you and all of my readers. As for this chapter I was nervous with my premise that Pam would worry about Cece and Jim and their connection because I'm single and childless. I'm imagining for Pam she's so thrilled and already in love with their little boy and she can foresee Jim and philip doing all kinds of father and son things. I appreciate so much that you get what I'm aiming for with each chapter. I love glimpses into their home life and try to keep it realistic for their characters without being over the top mushy. I wish we could see more of their affection on screen but they wouldn't do that with the cameras around. I'm so happy you enjoyed this chapter and hope you like all the rest of them. Thank you so much for being so kind. :-)
10 [Report This]Date: October 13, 2011 08:30 am Title: If you don't stop crying...
OMG, I was SO hoping you would do another series for this season, as well! I thoroughly enjoyed your stories last season and I'm really excited to see what you come up with this year. I'm sure I'll be desperate for a few doses of the Halpert family...especially while Pam is on maternity leave.
Author's Response: Aw :) Thanks! I'm happy you enjoyed this. I'm going to have to really give this next one some good thought. More on the way :) Thank you!
10 [Report This]Date: October 12, 2011 02:11 pm Title: It's nice to dream...
That was cute. Keep 'em coming, lady!
Author's Response: Thanks! :) I'm really happy you liked it! More will be on the way, fear not lol
Date: October 12, 2011 01:24 pm Title: It's nice to dream...
Danielle, you consistently manage to transport me to this humble house in Scranton, a fly on the wall, witnessing this sweet family as they go about their daily round...and I love it. There doesn't have to be drama. This is true love.
Author's Response: Thanks Nancy. I'm happy that their little simple home life is enjoyable to read about. I do worry that it can get a bit repetitive so I'm going to try and do something different for the next one, but it'll still be them, enjoying one another's company. I'm really happy that you're liking these :)
Date: October 12, 2011 12:59 pm Title: It's nice to dream...
I have to say you just made this episode a lot better for me. I liked that you gave them a softer side to their day. Love it and keep it goiing!
Author's Response: I'm glad I was able to help you like the episode more :) I wanted to focus on them dealing with Cece and not get them caught up in the fantasy stuff after work so much. Glad you liked it, and thanks for letting me know! :)
Date: October 11, 2011 03:28 pm Title: It's nice to dream...
Like it? I freaking loved it. These are my favourite type of stories you write. You take an awesome deleted scene and create this amazing story out of it.
This still has me laughing, because I can hear Pam saying it so deadpan LOL
“We’ll have to build a gigantic bathtub for you in our mountain house, then.”
I don't know why I like fics where Jim gets an ouchie, but I do. You're awesome sauce.
Author's Response: Aw, thanks :) I think you may be the only one that did like this one lol I saw that deleted scene and thought what was he thinking standing in front of a truck that Dwight was driving. Anyways, thanks so much for letting me know you liked it! :) Oh, and awesome sauce! You watch Parks and Rec too? That show is great, I love it. Not as much as the Office, but I do love it.
Date: October 09, 2011 04:47 pm Title: If we could just slow this down
I love it, Danielle. You picked a perfect subject for this chap. I always have such a clear picture when I read your fic :)
Author's Response: Thanks Nancy. That's what I'm aiming for, to be able to have people see what's in my head when I'm writing these. It's great to know I'm accomplishing that! Thanks. More of these on the way :)
Date: October 08, 2011 07:33 am Title: If we could just slow this down
I am so sorry for the elay in reviewing this chapte. Of course I loved it! I like the flow you create in each chapter, easy and fun to read. I can't wait to see what you have each week.:)
Author's Response: Thanks so much! Working on the new one shot today. Happy you liked this one, thanks for the lovely compliment. :)
Date: October 06, 2011 07:05 pm Title: If we could just slow this down
Their wanting time to slow down really rings true. Love the banter in the beginning. But also, as a parent, I wanted to suggest that they use the Elmo video as the motivation to use the potty.
Oh right, they're not real people. I keep forgetting.
Author's Response: I keep forgetting too lol The part where Dwight says children grow up so fast and before you know it, they're out of the house was definitely the inspiration for this chapter. Happy you liked it! More Cece and Elmo on the way... but not too much, too much would be overkill lol :)
Date: October 06, 2011 07:00 pm Title: If you don't stop crying...
Awwwwwww! I love weepy Pam.
Author's Response: Me too lol Happy to see you enjoyed this. Thanks!