Date: February 14, 2020 02:35 am Title: Chapter 1
Lol. I suppose soon is a relative term...
Author's Response: Exactly... In this instance, I guess soon is now?
Date: February 10, 2020 04:35 pm Title: Chapter 8
Awww yeah. This is an excellent place to be, and I'm amazed there's another chapter coming but certainly not ungrateful. I love Pam/Karen friendship and I'm perfectly overjoyed at your not canon compliant timeline because it works so well.
Author's Response: After reading this review I thought, oh yeah this chapter does kind of come full circle. But, I really need to get Jim back to Scranton - in the flesh - before it’s wrapped up in a neat little bow. I’m glad the timeline works well enough.
Date: February 10, 2020 04:30 pm Title: Chapter 7
Oh this is lovely. I'm so glad you wrote this chapter this way, between him going overboard and her being right there with him, it's adorable.
Author's Response: They’re both a whole lot in love with each other and a whole lot scared by this point. Such fun.
1 [Report This]Date: February 07, 2020 07:24 pm Title: Chapter 8
Yes! Two chapters in one week!
I liked seeing (seaing) the reactions in the Stamford branch as the ship was sinking. Jim didn't need to save the receptionist, either!
I think you wrote Jan very well. I could hear her bustling through the office and see that vindictive smile! And I've always had had a soft spot for Pam and Dwight's little friendship. Thanks for putting that in there, too. I have to admit that a part of me hoped Pam would get to stay and paint the sea! But I'm happy as long as Jim and Pam are together!
Such a good story... I'll be sad when it's over but so glad to have read it as it was being written! Thanks for writing!
Author's Response: Oh I’m glad my Jan worked. I was a little worried about writing her.
1 [Report This]Date: February 07, 2020 08:21 am Title: Chapter 8
Oh, I love it so much! The best thing that could ever happen - the returning home together (even if it'll take two times). I'm glad that there are no misunderstandings, no silence between them - only endless possibilities. And this Karen, I hope, will stay in Scranton longer :)
One little thing that makes me especially happy - Pam's decision to look for an art school, not a reception job. Yay for Pam!
Author's Response: This Karen has been fun to write. This story will end basically once Jim is back in Scranton, but in my head this Karen sticks around for a whole lot longer.
Date: February 07, 2020 05:10 am Title: Chapter 8
I liked how you had Jim still able to give his line about Micheal. Yes, Micheal is loyal to DM and here we see that deep down, Michael's employees are actually loyal to him too. In both the show and here, I don't think Jim would have said that had there not been a real sense of respect he had for Micheal, so nicely done in that regard.
Yay Pam. She's figured out who she is nice and quick like. Granted a few hugs from Jim helped her along way. Not that I'm complaining. She's settled, in a good way, about what will bring her happiness. She can be happy by herself, for herself which is important. And that the horizon is clear for a relationship with Jim just makes things all the more sweeter.
So for a while I'd been thinking along the lines that when Jim and Pam get together, they'll be in the safe harbor of a relationship together. I'm going to change that analogy around a bit. Mainly because I think I've got an idea of what's coming next. Anyway, they've made it to harbor here. The storms are past, the waves are calm, the breeze is light. The thing about a harbor, is that it's where ships come to repair, refuel, and resupply for their true purpose. Sailing the waves. The ships of Jim and Pam's lives are now resting firmly at the dockside and the refits are underway. Seems like soon though, both of those ships will be once more sailing out past the breakwater, but in tandem, rather than on a solo voyage. Can't wait to see them off.
Author's Response: Michael’s quirkiness turns people off pretty quickly, but with those who know him there’s definitely a sense of loyalty. His interaction with Jim at the convention is just so lovely & captures their relationship so well. So yeah, I feel like Jim would still say that line in this context.
Date: February 07, 2020 04:20 am Title: Chapter 8
Just lovely. Sorry this is ending so soon.
Author's Response: Thanks! Does it count as not ending soon if it takes me forever to post the update?
1 [Report This]Date: February 05, 2020 06:05 pm Title: Chapter 7
Yaaaaaaaay! You updated again!
This was great- every time Jim got all doubt-y about going overboard (sea metaphor there) with his attentions to Pam, I got nervous right with him that this was going in a terribly angsty direction, but it didn't and I thank you!
I'm glad Pam's sticking to her guns about taking it slow, but also struggling with it mightily.
Thank you for the update!
Author's Response: I loved this review - thanks so much! I sea what you did there ;)
1 [Report This]Date: February 05, 2020 09:23 am Title: Chapter 7
Yay! Update! And the amazing one!
I love that despite all the insecurities, they can talk about themselves. And even though I would be delighted with the happy kiss, I like and appreciate Pam's concern about this whole dating thing. My fingers are still crossed :)
P.S. I've read a pretty angsty fic earlier, and your story increased my mood very much!
Author's Response: I’m so glad you’re happy to see an update! You’ll have to tell me which angsty fic - sometimes I’m just in the mood for some good angst!
Date: February 05, 2020 09:22 am Title: Chapter 7
Okay so a lot going on here really. I like how Pam is finding her footing more and more. It's giving her the courage to talk about things she would have avoided in the past as well as start to explore new horizons with Jim. That whole, "I need to find out who Pam is without anyone else" deal you got going on Pam? You're well on your way. From where I'm sitting it seems like she's not even aware she's well down that path, which is also somewhat fitting for her character. Lovely writing to bring that about.
Then there's Jim. Yes the storm has passed, but he's still bobbing on the waves. Maybe it's more the eye wall of the hurricane is past him. There are still big wind and waves that are tossing him about. However the wind and waves aren't a strong or intense as before, and they're getting calmer with each moment. See him pulling pranks and rolling his sleeves up again.
However there's also something new in Jim's spyglass as he looks across the horizon. A lighthouse in the form of Pam. She's there shining brightly, calling to him, not only alerting him of the dangers of rocks along the shore, but also guiding him to safe harbor. He's still a ways out to sea, but there's a light calling him home at last. With a strong beacon blazing across the waves, there's a sure course to set at long last.
Also loved that Jim brought Cugino's and they're playing pranks. Very cute moments that were a lot of fun to read.
Author's Response: You’re onto me, Warrior. That whole thing you wrote about Pam being further along in figuring out who she is then she realizes? That’s going to be something she starts to recognize in a not too distant chapter...
Date: February 05, 2020 07:15 am Title: Chapter 7
Yes hi. Hello. It’s me. I love this story so much and this chapter is perfect and I’ll have real, helpful words to say about it later when I’m not “working” but I loved this update a lot and Pam has to remind herself not kiss Jim and it’s fine. I’m fine.
Author's Response: Hi, it’s you! I’m starting to become concerned that you’ve been at work for a very, very long time...
1 [Report This]Date: February 05, 2020 05:19 am Title: Chapter 7
Such a sweet addition. I like how it's all coming together.
Author's Response: Thanks Beth! Nice to hear you’re enjoying it.
Date: February 05, 2020 03:54 am Title: Chapter 7
Now that was just mean, lol. Great writing, keeping us in suspense like that. Can't wait for more!
Author's Response: Thanks Donnamour! More to come very soon...
Date: February 04, 2020 01:37 pm Title: Chapter 1
I didn't mean it that way, lol, about your metaphor. But I could see how you can have thought that. haha
Author's Response: I know you didn’t! I had a giggle regardless though...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 05:57 am Title: Chapter 6
Wonderful use of the best version of Karen. Generally I'm loving this (mixed metaphors especially) but the Karen here is great.
Author's Response: The best version of Karen is not always what we see on screen, so it’s nice to hear she’s believable here...
Date: January 29, 2020 05:51 am Title: Chapter 5
Oh that's a nice use of both show prank and the Pam/Karen friendship. I'm hopeful of what they could make of this with just a touch of non-idiocy. No promises though, huh? ;)
Author's Response: There’s never any promises... that said, I’m all for HEA in fic!
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 05:45 am Title: Chapter 4
Ok I'm totally here for Pam and Karen being friends and Pam doing the Herr's thing. But man Jim, isn't moving to Stamford enough of a hint?
Author's Response:
You would think. That’s why I couldn’t drag it out more than like 2 days in Stamford before Jim figured some things out...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 03:13 am Title: Chapter 3
Aww man the S3 angst. Hoping that being in Stamford will help them through it ( plus Jim not dating Karen) but it feels so real.
Author's Response: It’s nice to hear it feels real, even though angst is never really what I’m going for...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 03:09 am Title: Chapter 2
I love the invention of Socks. The rest of this chapter is great (Pam/Michael and Jim/Karen/Josh especially) but the line tarantula line just killed.
Author's Response: I’m glad that line landed! I can’t remember if I ever mentioned what Socks is exactly... That might have to come up at some point...
1 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2020 03:06 am Title: Chapter 1
I love this. Especially Jim as the Dwight of Stamford/the Pam (really the Ryan). Love the inner monologues and the moving up of Gil/Oscar. Good work!
Author's Response: Thanks Comfect!
1 [Report This]Date: January 28, 2020 08:57 pm Title: Chapter 6
This is so great. Looking forward to the update.
Author's Response: Thanks Sprinkles! The update will come... someday...
Date: January 27, 2020 08:40 pm Title: Chapter 1
Ahhhhhh!!! Fantastic update! The pinky on the hand... So.Much.Swooning.
I hope the next update comes soon! I love it!
Author's Response: Thanks! Hopefully it won’t take me as long as last time to get the update up!
1 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2020 12:58 pm Title: Chapter 6
YAY! You updated this! I've been waiting!
I got lost in the dialogue and storyline- so good! I'm glad that they are taking it slow, but maybe, not really taking it slow.... I've enjoyed the continuation of the sea metaphors woven through this chapter as well. I also like that her friendship with Karen is continuing.
As far as I'm concerned, you can add as many chapters as you like. I will be sad to see it end!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! It’s so lovely to hear you’ve been enjoying this.
Date: January 26, 2020 09:18 am Title: Chapter 6
Great chapter! You certainly know how to extend a metaphor. Looking forward to more.
Author's Response: Thanks Donnamour! That’s a polite way to say drag something out - it made me chuckle.
1 [Report This]Date: January 26, 2020 01:35 am Title: Chapter 6
I read this chapter with a big smile on my face. It's fantastic! I like the sea metaphors for their relationships, and how they finally reached the land. And I like how third persons made the points (especially Karen; God, I love this Karen!). And... well, I probably like everything about this chapter! My fingers are crossed for the update :)
Author's Response: Haha, I’m glad you like this Karen! That can be a hard thing to pull off. Don’t cross your fingers too hard for the update, it might take a while...