Date: March 15, 2007 07:50 pm Title: The Last Long Conversation
I can't believe I took so long to read this chapter. You might have guessed that I'm a bit more sympathetic to Karen than the average Jammer, so of course I LOVE what you've done with her here. I mean, right from the point when she says, “Let’s try the truth for a change Jim.” and he says, "but in the end what you have to know is…… I didn’t mean to hurt you." I mean, wow. That is just a perfect start to this falling out. And your middle and end are perfect too.
Because honestly, if I was Karen, I'd feel just as you depicted her here. Shocked, because he seemed like such a great guy. Angry, because he led her on, whether he meant to or not.
There is too much awesome in this chapter for me to detail, but suffice it to say it's perfect. On to ch 8!
Author's Response: I really was happy with the way this came out, both 7 and 8, more than other things i've written. I thought it was very honest. And I've said it before but, I'm a wee little bit hacked off with Jim right now. So... I let Karen say all the things I wish I could. It made me feel better, and her too I hope :-)
Date: March 14, 2007 09:42 pm Title: The Last Long Conversation
Okay, by far, this is the best "Jim ends things with Karen" conversation I've seen. Because, DAMN. You've hit the nail on the head, and it's great that it's coming out of Karen's mouth. I love this part: And you need to stop moping around like you’re a victim, poor Jim – Pam broke his heart, because you’ve done this to yourself. Because Jim is totally NOT the victim here (well, at least not totally). He was in love with a woman who was engaged before she met him. Sorry if she's not going to drop the whole thing just because he asked. What I'm trying to say is thank you. cheers. --Lex
Author's Response:
This is my issue, I'm a little bit mad at our handsome Jim Halpert.....so I let it fly here, and frankly I don't know why Karen isn't saying some of these things to him....Thank you so much and I'm really happy you liked it!
Date: March 14, 2007 09:18 pm Title: The Last Long Conversation
Karen= awesome. Seriously, if/when the shit hits the fan on the show, I can totally imagine her saying something like this to Jim- brutally honest and totally true. Great job.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for the review, seriously reviews are like Pam's jelly beans (or something). I really am glad that you like the conversation. I'll admit, I let Karen say some of the things I've been wanting to say to Jim - but he doesn't seem to hear me when I scream at the TV......hmmmm.......
Date: March 14, 2007 03:27 am Title: The Last Long Conversation
Aren't you just the sweetest ever. Seriously.
OK - totally not fair to leave it there. I mean really.
I guess I should stop complaining though - since I actually know what's next. :)
Date: March 13, 2007 09:05 pm Title: The Last Long Conversation
Wow. This is good. I'm so glad Karen and Jim are done! (If only they could be on the show, right?) You've rounded out Karen well here.
One picky comment - "shuttering" should "shuddering".
My favorite line is "His stupid unruly hair and boyish charm had blinded her to the fact that he was quite literally damaged goods"! Love it. Those are damaged goods that she did NOT want to send back until she was forced to! She was hanging on for dear life for quite some time!
Looking forward to more.
Hey, is there a meaning to your name that I'm missing? (Mine is from Hot Girl, Season 1.)
Author's Response:
Thanks, I had to suppress my Karen gag reflex, but I wanted her to be as real as possible. Thanks for the help on the spelling, I knew when I posted it that somewhere there would be an annoying mistake - in fact I told my husband so (ooh remind me to say I told you so).
My name represents that I lack creativity in the area of picking usernames. I went to UNC for college and now that I live in Kentucky I take every opportunity to remind the UK fans that I am a UNC fan - big difference. I wish I had come up with a clever Office name......maybe in my next life. Love yours though.