1 [Report This]Date: May 15, 2020 09:00 am Title: Chapter 2
love it so far!
Date: January 27, 2008 11:24 pm Title: Chapter 2
LOL at the scene with Dwight. I love her curiosity.
Date: January 15, 2008 09:32 pm Title: Chapter 2
Oh, please update this lovely take on Christmas Party...it's the warm fuzzy we need in these desperate, WGA-striking times!
Author's Response: I'm really sorry it took me so long, I hate leaving you all hanging. If it makes any difference, everyday I was thinking about my readers and trying to work out my issues with chapter 3. I'm very happy you are enjoying this fic and I'm glad if I can help people get through this terrible strike! Urgh, it's killing me too.
Date: January 03, 2008 03:54 pm Title: Chapter 2
How wonderful! I truly think if this were real life, Pam would have woken up to her feelings for Jim (and her lack of feelings for Roy) way, way earlier than she did. This is just the sort of thing I could see happening.
Author's Response: I agree, I mean how could you not? I always try to imagine what it would be like if my husband worked with me and we were "friends" - how would it feel, how would I proceed? But I really struggled with Chap 2 and I'm so happy that it seemed right to you. Thanks again Kev! I hope things are going well with you!
Date: December 15, 2007 06:32 pm Title: Chapter 2
Oh my God this is awesome! Please continue SOOON!!!!!
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm working on it, I swear. ;-)
9 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2007 08:29 pm Title: Chapter 2
Wonderful chapter! I love this paragraph:
"She looked up to meet his eyes, her gaze very honest and open, so much so that he forgot to breathe. He could tell from his desk that something was wrong, but up close, he knew that not only was something very wrong, somehow it did have to do with him."
Author's Response: Thank you! I like the idea that they both know so much about each other, even without speaking. Most of their friendship and relationship seems unspoken. I'm glad you like it, and thanks for the terrific review.
Date: December 14, 2007 01:53 pm Title: Chapter 2
Ooh, loving this! Love Pam's conversation with Jim, how they can talk like understanding friends even with all the other emotions going on under the surface. And I love Dwight's intervention and Pam's determination to find the card! I look forward to seeing her plan :)
Author's Response: Well I have a soft spot for Dwight therefore he often finds his way in my stories, usually to help Pam because we all know he likes her, deep down. And I've always wanted Jim and Pam to actually have a more open friendship, where they really do talk about everything. so, I write it that way; I'm really glad you liked it. Thanks for the wonderful review.
Date: December 14, 2007 10:15 am Title: Chapter 2
Woooooooooow! Wow wow wow wow wow, do I love this story! You have perfect pacing. Your descriptions are vivid. And most of all, you have the art of the cliffhanger perfected. This is a truly great story and I can't wait for the next chapter. Write it soon pleeeeeeeeease.
Author's Response:
I suspose there is some little part of me that loves leaving people hanging....Thank you very much for your awesome review. I am working on the next part and you know for certain that I want to wind this up during the holidays so it can't drag on too long. :-)
Date: December 14, 2007 07:20 am Title: Chapter 2
Oh S2 - if only you'd turned out this way...
I love it. 'Course you know that. :) I love that you have her questioning Dwight about the card and I can't wait to see the plan.
Write more. Soon. And maybe by then I finally'll be able to. :(
Author's Response: Well you know that I love that you love it. And it would have been in the trash if you hadn't talked me off the ledge. So as usual my profound thanks to you. And you'll write again, and I know that when you do, it's gonna be awesome.
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2007 06:35 am Title: Chapter 2
Oh wow... this story right here is what I wanted for a Christmas episode this year. This makes up for this interminable writer's strike. This is absolutely perfect.
I love that it was the card--or, rather, the possibility of what the card says--that impelled Pam into action. And I think it's quite telling that she refers to her mom's house as "home," and going back to face Roy as simply going back to "Scranton." It's like she realized that her emotional center wasn't--and hadn't been--with Roy for a long time. Very subtle, but very powerful.
And I loved that Jim didn't shy away from talking about things with her. So much of the headaches of S2 was the utter lack of both characters to actually TALK about things. (Of course, that was also the problem with S3. :P)
Anyway, this chapter was fantastic from start to finish. It was a delicious treat to savor, and I can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response:
If I can ease any of the pain of the strike I am happy to do so Mose. I am bummed at the idea of no Office Christmas eps this year. :-( Oh well, maybe they'll still air it in the spring, fingers crossed. I'm really happy that you enjoyed this chapter - I struggled with it and it was hard to write. Truly my betas kept me sane. Hopefully the rest will be easier.
And yes I always have wanted Pam and Jim to actually have a relationship where they could talk. I'm still not sure they have that on the show, but I have hope. :-)
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2007 05:56 am Title: Chapter 2
You're going to have to come to terms with the fact that this is truly a tremendous story. Like everyone else, I'm dying to know the plan and how things turn out. You've really created something special here, and I feel really lucky to get to play a little part in it.
The way you handle the final sad winding down of Pam and Roy is espcially amazing. The conversation with Pam's wistful mentions of gifts he could have gotten her but would never think to is just so perfect.
Author's Response: Ok so how well do you know me? I will never fully grasp this - stayed tuned, next week I'll be crying about how chapter 3 stinks. I still think it's better because of you. Thanks for everything as always.
10 [Report This]Date: December 14, 2007 12:03 am Title: Chapter 2
Can't wait for the next chapter!
I thought your characterizations were spot-on, - stronger Pam still sounded like Pam-from-the-show, and involving Dwight was just so cute, and in character.
I like how you imply Roy being dissatisfied with the relationship as well - I think it's so realistic that he would feel that, when they've grown so apart, even if he is a lunkhead ;-)
Author's Response: Thank you so much impish. I feel like Roy and Pam had lots of problems and the amount that we did see of them fighting, he can't enjoy that. I do think he would have stuck around no matter what, but I think in the end it is best for both of them that they ended it. (course I am biased that way). I'm glad the characters felt right to you, that's what I work the hardest on, so that makes me really happy.
10 [Report This]Date: December 13, 2007 09:02 pm Title: Chapter 2
Soooooo gooooooood! I feel like this is exactly how Pam would have handled things with Roy (and Jim) if she had just been a little braver in 2nd season. You completely nailed it! Fantastic job with all the characters here!
But, what's the plan? I need to know the plan!!
Please write more soon!!
Author's Response: PBS! You don't know how happy this makes me. Seriously this chapter just about killed me. First I wrote it and it made me cry and I moped around a little. Than I threw parts out and started over, and then I started over again. Then I threw it to my betas feeling like it would never get posted. I think it is just a hard thing to write, even though we all want JAM together, it's sad to think about ending a 10 year relationship. Oh well, I guess what I mean to say is, thank you, this means so much to me that it rang true to you. I worked really hard on it and it makes me happy that you liked it!
10 [Report This]Date: December 13, 2007 08:23 pm Title: Chapter 2
wow, so good!! please update soon!!!
Author's Response: I'm really glad you're still with me and enjoying it. Thank you, I Still Believe, I will be working diligently on Chapter 3.
10 [Report This]Date: December 13, 2007 08:23 pm Title: Chapter 2
oh my god. You're killing me. You did NOT just leave it there.
This is SO good. Update soon, please!!
Author's Response: Kells, I promise I am not a mean person, I will not leaving hanging too long. :-) I'm thrilled you're still enjoying it. I was really nervous about this chapter, so thanks for leaving such a nice review.
10 [Report This]Date: December 13, 2007 08:18 pm Title: Chapter 2
And.......???? Please don't leave us hanging like this! Great story! It definitely fills the void of having no new Xmas episode tonight! Your writing style is fantastic and you nailed Dwight perfectly! Not to mention Jim and Pam too. I felt like I was watching the show as I was reading. Just awesome! Hurry with your next chapter, please!
Author's Response:
I'm so sorry to leave you there like this. But quite seriously this chapter took me around the block a time or two - I am worn out. But I have chapter 3 all mapped out and ready to go, just have to put fingers to keys. :-) Thanks for such a great review. I can't imagine a higher compliment than if it seemed like the show to you. I know what you mean, I'm missing the show and the possibility of a S4 Christmas ep :-( But thanks again for the amesome review. ps, I must say that xoxoxo helped me with Dwight, for a while I had him sounding like Kelly!