Date: May 01, 2025 11:07 am Title: Thursday
This was a very beautiful way to end it. The whole thing really was a very very good take on something that is very heavy. The simplicity in how youve written it and how the scenes are really hit me. Because in reality that is how it looks outside, we know Jim is struggling but the world is turning and he's getting better. Truly a journey. I hope my comment makes sense, this is just a really refreshing take on a subject matter like this. I really appreciate it's nuance and poignancy
Author's Response:
I've read all your reviews on this, and I'm happy you enjoyed it. Honestly, I find this to be one of my weaker stories. I think it's too melodramatic, and I was probably reading too much into Jim's state of mind. Like, he'd struggle with his work/life balance and letting Pam down, but not debilitatingly so. Heck, I decided not to use this as a companion piece as part of the rewrite, unlike "Manager for the Day." Even so, it's nice to see some positive reception on an old story of mine.
Thanks for all the reviews!
PS: You got it, that was Jane Lynch. She'll be in the rewrite, too.
Date: May 01, 2025 11:04 am Title: Wednesday
1. Nellie and pam friendship i cannot thank u enough for that alone btw
2. Jim and baby cecelia will always make me melt
Date: May 01, 2025 11:03 am Title: Tuesday
AWWWWWWW my heart this was so so cute and sweet i absolutely adore stories with dwight and the halpert clan. I love this trio so much
Date: May 01, 2025 11:01 am Title: Monday
cackling sorry because now in my head it Is jane lynch interviewing him and i love it because i love her and
Date: May 01, 2025 11:00 am Title: Sunday
This is such an intriguing chapter i feel like you touched on a lot of things in just this one in such few words. I admire your skill so so much
Date: May 01, 2025 10:59 am Title: Saturday
The imagery is precious even in just a few words. I love that he missed the chaos of kids AWWW
Date: May 01, 2025 10:58 am Title: Friday
GASP companion pieces!!!!!!
Have i said yet that i love your brain and would like to bestow a consented platonic kiss to your wonderful cranium?
Date: October 15, 2020 06:31 pm Title: Thursday
A nice way of showing that this is a marathon of a journey, not a sprint. Healing's not going to come instantly, but he's on the right path.
Author's Response: Exactly. He's wising up, knowing what he's done wrong and where he can improve. It's a tough journey, but worth it. Speaking from experience.
1 [Report This]Date: October 15, 2020 06:30 pm Title: Wednesday
Always love a good Dadddy Jim moment and this one is great. He's right there for the people who really need him and it's great.
Author's Response: Thank you! Cece already knows her parents are soulmates.
1 [Report This]Date: October 15, 2020 06:29 pm Title: Tuesday
I like this. There in S9 Jim and Dwight really did become a lot closer and this brings that out nicely.
Author's Response: Thanks! Their alliance is a strong one.
Date: October 15, 2020 06:29 pm Title: Monday
I can imagine he's nervous, but hopefully in a good, ready to really figure this out kind of way.
Author's Response: Yup! At this point, all he wants is to better himself.
Date: October 15, 2020 06:28 pm Title: Sunday
A good bit of introspection here on Jim's part. Nicely done.
Author's Response: Thanks!
1 [Report This]Date: October 15, 2020 06:27 pm Title: Saturday
Love the Daddy Jim chapter. Looks like he's already realizing where his priorities need to lie.
Author's Response: Indeed. Daddy Jim is always a treat to write.
Date: October 15, 2020 06:26 pm Title: Friday
This looks to be a nice little side trip from your main story.
Jim sleeping in till 1pm seems to feel right. He's been under a lot of stress and now his body is already playing catch up.
Author's Response: Thanks! Yeah, boy needed some rest.
1 [Report This]Date: October 15, 2020 05:54 pm Title: Tuesday
Yes for a solid Dwim friendship scene, complete with Battlestar Galactica.
Author's Response: You can never go wrong with Cylons.
1 [Report This]Date: October 15, 2020 05:53 pm Title: Monday
Something that occurs to me - how much is the couples counseling going to play into Never Give Up? Is this going to serve as something of a replacement for that?
Author's Response: Not to go into spoiler territory, but yes, couples counseling will be addressed very soon.
1 [Report This]Date: October 15, 2020 05:52 pm Title: Saturday
I like this touch - that a lot of what Jim was missing were things that drive parents up the wall sometimes.
Author's Response: We didn't get a lot of Dad Jim, which makes sense, but it's a joy to write.