1 [Report This]Date: May 16, 2023 11:20 pm Title: Epilogue
Glad to see growth on Roy’s part, and Pam seems freer than before. Pam’s right they wasn’t good for each other.
1 [Report This]Date: May 16, 2023 11:13 pm Title: Chapter 3
Quite interesting that Roy’s family doesn't seem to know what he is like with Pam. But I get why they would be unhappy with Pam. It was the wrong timing, but I understand why Pam felt suffocated. All of this will blow over. And Pam can be with Jim without feeling guilty.
(btw I know Patsy Anderson is angry but does she knows Roy getting a DUI is still his own action and choice, not Pam’s? But she is upset and it's her son. But still pretty petty.)
Aww Jim... He bought the motel room for her.
Oh Jim. 🥰
1 [Report This]Date: May 16, 2023 10:43 pm Title: Chapter 2
Huh, oh, the Andersons are not happy. What is going to happen next?
1 [Report This]Date: May 15, 2023 09:24 pm Title: Chapter 1
Interesting twist for Casino Night. A different Pam and a different Jim. Pam is being more bold and Jim is more understanding that he’s putting a lot on her.
Good start let see what happens next!
1 [Report This]Date: November 06, 2021 06:00 am Title: Epilogue
The emails for these last two update had been sitting in my inbox to make sure that I knew how long it had been since I’d read and reviewed this, and I’m sorry it has taken me so long! I loved this story, WW, and how you so perfectly made it follow and fit the song and gave us a look into Pam’s mental state after the breakup. I think it would have gone a lot like this had she left Roy and got to go to Jim right after his confession. Beautiful job!
1 [Report This]Date: October 09, 2021 03:36 pm Title: Epilogue
Yes I 10000% only read the epilogue for this story because it intrigued me and I figured I could handle it. Don't let my interest in reading something get you all excited. You have such a knack for this kind of productive fluff, my friend. I felt a little tug in my heart for our dear Pam, and that is always appreciated.
Date: October 06, 2021 06:10 pm Title: Epilogue
Finally got to read this bit of closure. .
*Something stirs in her brain, as memories swirl about this apartment and her time with Roy. She had been honest when she said it wasn't all bad. It just was a square peg in a round hole situation, and they had both gotten comfortable with the way they had haphazardly tried to wedge themselves together over the years as they grew older and the edges sharpened.* what a well written way to describe what seemed to have occurred long ago but she had blinders on and couldn't see they no longer fit (if they ever did),
Nice to see him acknowledge some of his shortcomings and her talents.
And I do appreciate that Jim knew enough that she needed to do this on her own, secure enough to let her and supportive enough to have Chinese and love waiting for her at home.
Nice job wrapping it up and on the whole thing.
1 [Report This]Date: October 03, 2021 10:04 pm Title: Epilogue
This was a nice button to put on this one... giving Pam and Roy the opportunity for a civil parting, and one that acknowledges everything that was and wasn't between them. And there are a couple of really good descriptive lines here: "they had both gotten comfortable with the way they had haphazardly tried to wedge themselves together over the years as they grew older and the edges sharpened" and "The way he fills the cracks and crevices that had so long felt empty and void of anything good." That feels like a way canon Pam might be think about her relationships. And the little detail of Jim knowing what needs to be done to fix their Chinese food is a quite nice glimpse into their daily life. Well done!
1 [Report This]Date: October 03, 2021 09:19 pm Title: Epilogue
Nice way to end things. I like the growth shown here in Roy. He did spiral a bit after Pam broke up with him, but here it also looks like he learned from that a lot quicker than in canon. No coming upstairs for a Coke or chicken or fish nonsense. Nice to see that out of him.
Feels like Pam has grown some more too. She's gotten perspective on who she was and wasn't with Roy. And who she is with Jim. The filling in the cracks bit was a wonderful way to bring that out.
Great job with all of this. It was a ton of fun to go on this journey with her through your words. I really liked it.
Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat
1 [Report This]Date: October 03, 2021 08:20 pm Title: Epilogue
I really love what you did here, Pam's need for closure and Roy having actually learned something came across really well. Lovely story!
1 [Report This]Date: October 03, 2021 07:19 pm Title: Epilogue
This was the most perfect way to end this. Both in terms of the fic itself and the song its based on. “Youre gonna find someone better for you than I was” “sorry I wasnt that for you” and jim’s simple text about chinese just solidifying Pam’s choices. Ugh. Will be rereading this for forever.
1 [Report This]Date: September 26, 2021 05:08 am Title: Chapter 3
Oof, Roy’s family’s reaction to Pam’s decision is not pretty. It feels completely in character for this to upset her as much as it does, and you’ve written her guilt and confusion and also just wanting to be with Jim so brilliantly. I really like this moment of her thinking someone’s seen her with Jim being the thing to spook her and make her pull away (even if it did break my heart a bit) - but it feels so in keeping with early season Pam. And this part is just perfect:
“She feels a deep guilt, but no doubt.
She feels secure, but somehow still so small.
There was remorse for how she had done things but no regret for actually doing it."
This is such an insightful realistic look into how Pam might have felt if she’d done something like this after Casino Night. And then the way you’ve written Jim is so wonderful through all of this 😍 As much as I think a bit of distance was probably needed for Pam to sort out her feelings - I’m so, so glad he turned up!! And he paid for hotel room, and bought food, and he’s in her corner…and I just love that he’s ready to be her friend here if she needs him to be, just so that she’s got someone.
This was just beautiful! Very excited for the epilogue :)
1 [Report This]Date: September 14, 2021 11:27 pm Title: Chapter 2
This is an extremely satisfying chapter. I’m glad Pam stuck to her guns.
Date: September 14, 2021 10:13 pm Title: Chapter 3
Pam has always been too hard on herself
when it comes to other people’s choices
(Including Jim).
She always took on the responsibility that
truly belonged to them. To make matters worse she would let them treat her like trash while they played the victim. 🤬
Roy made the choice to drink and drive.
Also it doesn’t matter that Pam and Roy were
together for years, she wasn’t obligated to stay with him. Also if Roy wanted to be with Pam so badly then he would have treated her better,
supporting her love of art.
Now, I will say that the timing and place of Pam canceling the wedding could have been better.
At least Jim is there for her.
1 [Report This]Date: September 14, 2021 06:05 pm Title: Chapter 3
I think you've captured well both the Pam who desperately needed out of her relationship and the Pam who doesn't even like that Al Qaeda doesn't like her. And also made really good use of lines from elsewhere in canon here. Nice to hear "you're evolving" in Jam lore and not have it make me want to curse the heavens.
“I’m perfect." “Well, I’ve known that for a while." How dare you, madam.
There really is a lot of complication that would come from Pam immediately leaving Roy for Jim, and it's interesting seeing that explored in depth here, and Jim being able to help Pam through it. HE BOOKED HER A ROOM. *sobs*
"Let me be in your corner." Well. That is just. Hmph.
1 [Report This]Date: September 14, 2021 05:34 pm Title: Chapter 3
HE’S IN HER CORNER 🥺🥺🥺
I love when Jim puts her first like this, even at his own expense. He just cares about how she’s doing which is obviously the polar opposite of what Roy would do.
* She replays the last 24 hours over and over in her head, trying desperately to figure out what she wants and contemplating why it was so much easier for her to leave a 10-year relationship than it was to leave Jim’s house hours earlier.*
This line was so good.
1 [Report This]Date: September 14, 2021 04:20 pm Title: Chapter 3
Lots of big emotions here that's for sure. I've long thought one of Pam's key traits is her loyalty. Sometimes to a fault. She was loyal to Roy even when that relationship had long become one that had grown stagnant for her. You can see that in this chapter as well. After so long with him, it's almost impossible to turn off those feelings overnight, even if she's made the right decision. Especially with the Anderson clan taking out all their frustration on her via text message. It very easily reads that if not for Jim she would have broken under the pressure. However Jim is there and is doing all the right things for her. He's patient, attentive, not pushing her to anything she's not ready for, great job Jim for really knowing what Pam needs.
The rollercoaster of her feelings comes across really well too. How she wants more than anything to just give into to everything she feels with Jim, but everything with Roy is still so fresh. You really leaned into the thought that Pam doesn't like it when people think ill of her. Nice nod to canon there and you fleshed that out really well.
I get why she would want some time apart. But there's Jim being his wonderful self again by getting the room for her. Even better when he shows up and asks to be in her corner. Feels like when he says that she finally gives in to everything about Jim and thus invites him in.
Great job with this one!
Date: September 14, 2021 03:54 pm Title: Chapter 1
Oooh, I like where this is going…
1 [Report This]Date: September 14, 2021 02:35 pm Title: Chapter 3
WW 😭
To say I loved this would be an understatement. To say this was perfect would almost be an insult. This was so good, no words can describe. Jim taking her phone, helping her forget for a little bit, their kiss on the walk, how Pam wanted to just curl up in bed and wait for Jim, “Let me be in your corner.” Ughhhhhh. You do this song JUSTICE. Cant wait for the epilogue!!
1 [Report This]Date: July 01, 2021 01:32 pm Title: Chapter 2
I'm slow in coming to this, but I love it so much! This would've been such a perfect, perfect way for Casino Night to end. There are so many adorable moments here - Jim's fumbling with her bag, them brushing their teeth together, her lying about sleeping alone to get him to stay...and then when he does stay! I really love the way you've written their chemistry, and all the sweet tender moments between them. And then this bit:
'While she’s speaking, Jim’s eyes never leave her. He lets her say everything she needs to say, never interrupting or trying to “fix” anything. He just listens. And the fact that truly being listened to feels like such a breath of fresh air, is only further confirmation to Pam that she made the right choice. The only regret she feels now is not realizing or believing sooner that she was actually worthy of being listened to.'
Him just listening, and her realising she's worthy of that - it's such a nice balm to her whole relationship with Roy. This was such a joy to read! I do also really like that you've incorporated Roy's family and their expectations into this though: because as much as I would've wanted this to happen instead of what actually happened, I think it's an important point that that decision wouldn't have been without consequences...
1 [Report This]Date: June 16, 2021 08:52 pm Title: Chapter 2
Catching up on all the things I’ve been slacking on, and this is just beautiful. A beautiful reimagining of what (should have) happened at CN, and you weave in the lyrics of the song so beautifully. And I’m just obsessed with how they take it slow but they don’t really because how COULD THEY, god. Beautiful job, WW!
1 [Report This]Date: June 10, 2021 11:02 am Title: Chapter 1
WW, in short I love this. I’ve read many-a post-Casino Night but you still made it feel new and interesting and fresh. I’m so here for a Jim that is aware what a bomb he dropped on Pam and wants to give her time, as well as a Pam who knows (almost) right away what she wants and goes for it.
And this line, “She's been with Roy so long that he's woven into so many of her life's tapestries and she's not sure how she's possibly going to shred them and remain intact herself.” What a beautiful way to incorporate the song lyric and create an apt metaphor. Looking forward to the next chapter!
Date: June 10, 2021 09:37 am Title: Chapter 2
"She had found his yearbook and as the dorky little picture of James Halpert stared back at her, she remembers wondering, if only for a millisecond, how her life might be different if she had been high school sweethearts with that kid instead of the one she was still with at the time."
This hits hard. Also, Pam and Jim would have been the CUTEST high school sweethearts ever, ugh.
1 [Report This]Date: June 10, 2021 09:30 am Title: Chapter 1
"What strikes her most, however, is that this isn't a new look. Jim has always looked at her this way. It's only now that she recognizes it for what it actually is."
This is so good.
Wow, this is so the way it should have happened. Excited to read more!
Date: June 09, 2021 11:39 pm Title: Chapter 2
Superior pilots all fly by the seat of their pants; it's a positive. They know by their senses when their aircraft is running in tip top condition, hence the walk around and engine run up. If their baby isn't 100%, they know how hard to push her.
You are a superior writer. Don't be afraid to fly by the seat of your pants.