1 [Report This]Date: September 29, 2021 06:43 pm Title: Chapter 45
Oh this was a little difficult to read. I had to slow myself down and really break down just WHY Pam reacted to Jim the way she did in the bathroom. You'll be OK, Pam. Just you wait and see. Jim will always take good care of you and Roy? Well, he's gonna get just exactly what he deserves and I cannot wait to see that happen!
I've been sitting on the edge of my seat with this story, especially as of the last 6 chapters or so. The best part is coming soon 😁
Date: September 29, 2021 05:41 pm Title: Chapter 45
Still some rough seas to sail as we're nearing what feels like the end of the trial. It kind of feels like we're through the worst of the storm, but there's still heavy wind and waves to get through before it all calms down. Makes sense that there would be some old feelings dredged up from the deeps. However Pam has someone with her at the helm now. She also has a stronger boat to take on the wind and waves. While the storm may be giving her boat a lashing and maybe toss a few things around on deck, she's staying afloat. A lot of that is thanks to Jim being there with her right through the thick of it. She may not be sure of their course, but with Jim they're still making headway to the safety of the harbor. Hold on just a bit longer Pam and the lighthouse will be in sight to guide you to safety. Then you'll be able to patch up the sails and head out to sea once more. However this time knowing that you can weather any storm life throws your way, especially with Jim there with you at the wheel.
P.S. I just got done watching a series on Nat Geo about hurricanes, thus all the nautical imagry is fresh in my mind. Hope you don't mind to much.
Date: September 23, 2021 03:54 pm Title: Chapter 44
Still absolutely gripping. Great work.
Date: September 21, 2021 03:52 pm Title: Chapter 44
I had a feeling that Roy was from an
abusive childhood.
It was because he thought that what he did to Pam as more of a punishment, which in his mind she brought on herself.
Plus in Pam’s memory Roy was saying that
she is just like all the other girls he had been
with, so there is a clear pattern of abuse
with Roy, and Pam wasn’t the only girl he hurt.
Unfortunately the in typical abuser fashion,
Roy is trying to make himself the victim, and there could be people on the jury that would agree.
I can understand why Pam would lie about going to Penny’s parties. Roy didn’t like Penny because she didn’t think he walked on water, like the parents did, so he tried to isolate the two sisters.
Roy talking about Jim’s pranks was pretty funny, even though it didn’t put Jim in the best light.
Date: September 21, 2021 01:26 pm Title: Chapter 44
You've continued to do really well here digging into Pam's fear, and how much it persists even in this context - publicly, when there's security and they're physically and emotionally separated. Her scars come through clearly.
Date: September 21, 2021 10:02 am Title: Chapter 44
The thing I got out of this chapter is that Roy, in his inept attempts to defend himself, just gave the prosecution a huge gift. He admitted he came from an abusive family. Abused people often go on to become abusers. Add to his prevoius outbursts, I think any chance he has of aquittal is in the toilet at this point. Lock him up and throw away the key if you ask me.
Gotta feel for Pam. She's assaulted by memory after memory here. Makes sense some doubt and second-guessing would worm their way back in. But she also has other memories now too. Memories of Jim holding her and keeping her safe. Nice job with that part.
Date: September 06, 2021 09:16 am Title: Chapter 43
I think you did a good job acknowledging both the way in which this whole experience is re-traumatizing Pam and the progress she's made in being angry at Roy here.
Date: September 05, 2021 08:11 pm Title: Chapter 43
I just read Warrior 4’s review, and I agree that I would love to see Pam’s family rip into Roy’s mom for raising such a monster. Especially since Roy’s mom is such a bitch.
Date: September 05, 2021 08:05 pm Title: Chapter 43
You don’t have to worry about trying
to wrap up this story because I would
be happy to see it go on forever.
Jim was right that Roy didn’t really deny the abuse.
Roy is definitely the type of person who doesn’t see it as abuse if it’s to punish the other person.
Also will there be some sort of epilogue?
I’m out of jellybeans for this story, so here’s a 🫖.
Please update soon.
Date: September 05, 2021 05:17 pm Title: Chapter 43
Loved that Murphy was able to get to Roy here. That he's been able to show time and again Roy's character, or lack thereof. Also there's something else I just realized. When Pam was on the stand Roy repeatedly jumped up and shouted at her in a frothing rage. Pam stayed outwardly quiet. Something I'm sure the jury could see as well. Jim's insight there at the end is also telling. Roy never admitted what he did, he also never denied it.
Yes this story is getting long, but I'm okay with that. It's your story to tell and it feels like we've needed all these moments. Though I do really hope there's some scene coming where Team Beesly lays into Roy's mother for raising such a monster.
Date: August 30, 2021 11:55 pm Title: Chapter 42
Yeah rough to hear that testimony from Roy. However I think by now the damage has been done. Roy has already had several near violent outbursts and Murphy has proven that when stressed, Roy still gets angry. The line of questioning about how a guy Roy's size get's taken down by Pam, yet it's Pam that sustained all the injuries is a good one. Murphy has done a great job of getting Roy to get to an emotional state of anger and willing to lash out. He's also had Roy admit to violent instances in the past even if there were no charges. Very easy for a juror to see that Roy is NOT the victim and deserves to rot behind bars.
Even still it's still taxing for Pam to be sure. Really glad she has the support of her family and Jim to help her get through all of this.
1 [Report This]Date: August 24, 2021 12:21 pm Title: Chapter 42
Hi 😊
I've been following this story a few months now and just recently became a member to this place. I can't begin to tell you how much I just love this story. By accident; I found this one first before the original one and I decided to go back and read that one, also. Big mistake on my part, as it was very hard for me to get through the actual abuse taking place AFTER reading the recovery process in THIS story, first. My own fault😬 These are SUCH good stories though, honestly. You are doing a great job and I look forward to every new update! Roy, you've got no idea whats coming to you, you *Bleep*. Jim has been such a sweet soul to Pam this entire time; I can't imagine what kind of a toll it's all taken on him, but he stays strong for her, and I love that.
Date: August 24, 2021 10:22 am Title: Chapter 42
I thought you did well with this chapter. You have a very clear idea of who Roy is and how he's fit his behavior into his sense of self, and it comes through. And you've done us the kindness of giving Murphy a good sense of him too. The tension of the scene was ramped up well. And I'm glad you gave Pam a chance to react here, making sure we remember this is HER story and not a courtroom drama.
Date: August 23, 2021 11:06 pm Title: Chapter 42
No, not a good chapter, a GREAT chapter. I understand it may have been hard to write but you conveyed the situation and characterisations so well.
Date: August 23, 2021 09:36 pm Title: Chapter 42
It was a great chapter!!!
Date: August 23, 2021 07:26 pm Title: Chapter 42
It doesn’t surprise me that Roy actually believes the things he’s saying about the abuse.
I think it’s common for a person to not see
it as abuse if they think they have been in
wronged in some way. It’s kind of like when a
person with an addiction will look for any excuse they can to use their drug of choice.
It’s always someone else’s fault.
The members of the public who were in the courtroom were jerks. Even if Pam had been cheating with Jim, that doesn’t give Roy the right to hurt her. The scary thing is that there could be people on the jury that thinks the same way.
Why didn’t Murphy show the pictures of Pam to the jury? Please update soon.
Date: August 08, 2021 04:54 pm Title: Chapter 41
It may be a filler chapter, but it's also a very nice and needed break for Pam. She just endured a brutal time on the witness stand. Taking some time off and away from all that is a great idea. I also get that she might have a few flashbacks here. After having to remember all she did on the stand it would stand to reason that memories would come to the fore. However Jim is there to show her that her story is not over, it's still being written, and she's found a true love not the perversion of love she had before. Nice work.
Date: August 08, 2021 12:00 pm Title: Chapter 41
Well, it may have been a filler chapter, but honestly it's a nice break for Pam (and to a lesser extent for Jim), and a very sweet moment. A glimpse of the future beyond all the courtroom drama.
Date: August 07, 2021 01:56 pm Title: Chapter 41
It’s a sweet filler chapter. Nice to read that Pam is getting a glimpse of what a happy, normal life could be like.
Date: August 07, 2021 01:36 pm Title: Chapter 1
Great chapter that focuses on Jim and Pam and their happiness together!
Date: August 07, 2021 01:36 pm Title: Chapter 1
Great chapter that focuses on Jim and Pam and their happiness together!
Date: August 07, 2021 01:36 pm Title: Chapter 1
Great chapter that focuses on Jim and Pam and their happiness together!
Date: July 28, 2021 02:47 pm Title: Chapter 40
YIKES. A very dramatic ending to Pam's testimony. I thought you played out the tension well here leading up to Roy's eruption - well-constructed. And it's nice to see both Roy and his lawyer get some well-deserved comeuppance here, too.
Date: July 25, 2021 02:07 pm Title: Chapter 40
Great chapter. I think you wrote this very plausibly.
Date: July 24, 2021 09:01 pm Title: Chapter 40
Roy just keeps shooting himself in the foot.
His actions in the courtroom are showing
Pam’s truth to the jury. I am a little surprised that the judge kicked out Thorne as well.
I think that Thorne knows Roy has ruined
his own defense.
Oh also the office hasn’t been mentioned in a while. So I’m a bit curious as what is going on there. Also will be there be an epilogue?