Date: September 25, 2007 09:10 am Title: Take Your Daughter to Work Day
I like the date with Brenda touch. Nice. And that Pam was listening in on Jim's conversation.
Date: September 25, 2007 09:08 am Title: Dwight's Speech
So sad that Pam thinks she'd notice Jim and Jim thinks she wouldn't miss him. Awww.
Date: September 25, 2007 09:06 am Title: Valentine's Day
I like your theory. Jim wants to make Pam happy, and knows he'd be great at it, but it isn't his place. So, one day late is good.
Date: September 25, 2007 09:04 am Title: Boys and Girls
Ah, this does make me feel better about Boys and Girls. I love how you have them recover so well after all the tension on the show. It feels real.
Author's Response: It always felt odd because there were a lot of episodes were they didn't end on a good note but then next episode everything was hunky-dory, so I liked being able to write about them resolving their issues.
Date: September 25, 2007 08:33 am Title: Product Recall
fantastic job. I'll probably be wrong, but I'll take a crack at what your intentions were...Pam's feeling nostalgic--she misses the way things used to be between her and Jim, hence the Threat Level Midnight mention. Jim's a little more hesitant to slip back into that mode, hence his somewhat curt reply to the whole reminicense.
How was that? Anyway, I can't wait to see the last few S3 chapters!
9 [Report This]Date: September 24, 2007 08:39 pm Title: Product Recall
I'm trying to come up with awesome feedback, but all I can think of "Nailed it!"
I think you really captured the tone of that episode. They are starting to become friendly and Pam has pounced on it, but Jim is still so freakin' cautious, even in IM.
One thing, though, didn't Andy say he met her at 7-11? Maybe I remembering that wrong...
Author's Response:
Thank you, that's generally what I was trying to capture.
I think the 7-11 thing is a deleted scene, which I need to have internet to watch (I think you've heard plenty about my internet woes). I actually heard wrong, she worked at a frozen yogurt stand (and I just changed it), but Jim's point was that her job probably should have tipped Andy off about her age.
Date: September 24, 2007 06:04 pm Title: Product Recall
Aww, love the callback to Threat Level Midnight and happier times! 49 chapters! Congratulations! How many more are we going to have?
Author's Response: Whoo hoo, 333 reviews ;-). I think once I post "The Job" chapter I will make this story as complete and if/when I do S4, it'll be a new story (kind of like girl7's "Away from the Cameras", not that I'm comparing myself to girl7 or anything ;-) )
9 [Report This]Date: September 24, 2007 06:00 pm Title: Product Recall
I kind of like the idea of updating as the season goes on, I wish you would :-)
Product Recall was kind of an odd ep for Jim and Pam (odder than others in S3). They have no direct on camera interaction other than in the cold open. The IM dialogue is plausible for the current dynamic. Can't wait for Jim's next chat with Larissa though. I like that you've created a fiesty sister for Jim.
Author's Response:
Jim and Pam's interaction were just all over place the last 6 episodes this season, and it's very hard to write. They had their rock bottom in Negotiation, only to be buddy buddy in Safety Training, then there isn't even a word exchanged between them in PR, then in WA, he's clinging to the idea that he's been with Karen for 6 months, but can't help by be amused by Pam's prank (not to mention Karen seems very affected by Pam's suggestion to Michael to just break it off with Jan) . . . Anyway, my intentions for Jim's feelings in this chapter were for him to be conflicted: he's trying to keep things superficial, but he also can't interact with Pam at all without being drawn back into her.
I wasn't planning to have anymore Larissa in S3, but if the fans like, maybe there will be one more convo with her ;-)
Date: September 24, 2007 05:13 pm Title: Product Recall
While it's nice having them talk again, how do you explain Pam's "We're not even friends anymore" in Beach Games? I mean, sure, they're not as close as they once were, but this sounds pretty friendly to me! I'm just asking because I know you will have a well-thought out explanation :-)
I love how Jim completely avoided the subject of what else happened on the day they read "Threat Level Midnight."
Author's Response: I don't know if it's well thought out, but here's my explanation for this chapter: They may be talking again, but it is on IM and Jim is keeping the conversation strictly work related. He brings up the incident with Andy's girlfriend simply because he can't help himself and also because part of him knows Pam will respond better to it than Karen (since her sense of humor is darker and a little more cynical). Pam's response does makes him a little more comfortable and then he slips and mentions Samuel L Chang. He didn't mean to, but he brought up a day that was fun and special for both of them and to his horror Pam picks up on it right away. Like you said, he then completely avoids the topic and immediately steers back to the "safe" topic of the paper, as well as starts his exit from the conversation. You can think of this as a "slip" that make him avoid Pam and throw himself at Karen even more.
Date: September 24, 2007 07:25 am Title: Safety Training
Hey, ladama, you're almost done! I am so proud of you for getting through all these episodes before the premiere, especially considering the internet obstacles you've dealt with.
I love every single chapter and you definitely should continue it after each S4 epi.
Author's Response: hehe, thanks. I have to say all the reviews and the general response has be the motivating factor in keeping up with the story. I do think there will be an S4 version of EiE, but whether I write it during the season or next summer remains to be seen.
Date: September 23, 2007 10:25 pm Title: Safety Training
Thanks for the shout out ladama! Your series is awesome and very in character for both Jim and Pam. I get excited every time I see you've updated!
Author's Response: hehe, no problem, I definitely reference the JP and PD whenever I feel stuck. I'm so happy you like your excited to see an update. Things are finally on the upswing now :-)
Date: September 23, 2007 09:24 am Title: The Negotiation
Oh, I love that you have both sides here - you've done so well with both of them. They both just seem so down and ready to give up, and I love that her mom and his sister are so realistic, encouraging, and seem to be much more in tune with what's going on here than either of the people involved. I especially love Larissa's advice about looking out for Pam expressing her feelings because it'll probably be subtle - when we all know by now that while that was probably true at the time of Negotiation, her declaration at beach games was hard to miss, and coming from a much braver Pam!
Date: September 23, 2007 05:47 am Title: The Negotiation
Aww Larissa really is sweet... I really like her lol... she's saying the things we all wanted to say to him (besides the stuff about how cute he is lol) I just got into this and it's great! You're doing an awesome job!
Date: September 23, 2007 04:20 am Title: The Negotiation
I can see how hard this one would be to write, but I think you got it all down perfectly. I like how both of them have been left with something to think about, that they're both going to be more aware of each other now, which is exactly how I felt after this episode - they might not be talking, but they're totally zoned in on each other. Very nicely done.
10 [Report This]Date: September 23, 2007 12:25 am Title: The Negotiation
Fun read once again.
"I mean, not like how he went after Jim, I mean like, dating him I guess"
Ha!
But one little thing: where larissa says "Here we go...", it seems like maybe you had intended that to be from Jim not her.Author's Response:
Gah, my proofreading skills are so lame! I need a beta, but I also I need home internet, most I just want some some Mexican food, or a big juicy steak!
But thank you for reading, and I was hoping someone would like that line, oh, Pam, you're so adorable.
Date: September 21, 2007 03:24 pm Title: Cocktails
Great job!
10 [Report This]Date: September 20, 2007 12:09 pm Title: Cocktails
I think it's spot on. It makes total sense that he would have contempt for his former self. It's the only thing keeping him from going insane.
Date: September 20, 2007 11:38 am Title: Cocktails
Can I just tell you .... these little stories have made this very long summer sooo much more bearable. You know, you'll have to do this next summer too, right?
Love them.
Date: September 20, 2007 09:41 am Title: Cocktails
I like this version ladama. I love Larissa. But now I'm really curious about the other two versions.
Author's Response: It's not really 'versions' I just rewrote the part after "how many times have I met Pam, zero" line a few times. There was one where Larissa basically tells Jim to 'fish or cut bait' with Karen (which I feel she's already hinting towards anyway) and other where she calls him out on his 'limbo' state (doesn't want to look unavailable to Pam, but doesn't want to ending things with Karen or take another chance on Pam). But I'm defintiely happiest with this 'version'.
Date: September 20, 2007 08:37 am Title: Cocktails
HAHA! It's 1.05AM and I've read all 46 chapters in one go! MWAH HA HA! Ok just to let you know that I LOVE this story! Jam IM's are the coolest. And it's a favourite of mine now. ;-)
10 [Report This]Date: September 20, 2007 08:12 am Title: Cocktails
I think this chapter worked well. And to be honest, it would be perfect human nature that he relied on this earlier conversation with his sister to convey this thoughts to Pam at the beach. Really looking forward to the happier emails though. Are you going to continue through season 4??
Date: September 20, 2007 07:20 am Title: Cocktails
If only sister Larissa popped in with unsolicited relationship advice, S3 would have been so different. Or maybe not. Jim was working that avoidance big time. Nice job, LD.
Date: September 20, 2007 06:38 am Title: Cocktails
I liked it. I really like your interactions between Jim and Larissa. It seems like her meddling caused him to dedicate himself more to his relationship with Karen, which, while sad, makes sense at this point in the season. I'm excited to see how you wrap it all up!
Date: September 20, 2007 06:29 am Title: Before The Cameras
This story has now become one of my favs. I scan quickly to see if there is an update. LOVE IT!
9 [Report This]Date: September 20, 2007 06:16 am Title: Cocktails
'she who must not be named' perfect tie in ladama. I get so excited when I see a new chapter of this story posted and you're great about updating regularly. Thanks again for sharing your talent.