Date: March 28, 2008 04:10 pm Title: Chapter 3
Oh giggity giggity!!! I'm so excited for the next chapter. That letter to Jim was perfect!!! Just perfect!! I am SOOOO GLAD you picked this story up. So glad. Thank you a zillion times.
10 [Report This]Date: February 15, 2008 11:28 pm Title: Chapter 3
this story rocks! can't wait for more ;-)
Author's Response:
Again, I'm really embarrased that I haven't responded to your review! I'm very sorry. I try to make a point to respond, see what happens when my company makes me work too hard!
Thanks for the review impish, I always like to see that you are reading!
10 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2008 09:36 pm Title: Chapter 3
I know you labored on this and I hope you realize how great it turned out. I'm literally amazed by the job you did on Pam's card--it seems just perfect. I believe Mr. Halpert will be a pretty happy man when he reads it. This story is just a joy.
Author's Response: You're a joy - really.
Date: January 29, 2008 05:07 pm Title: Chapter 3
Ooh, I was nearly cursing Pam for giving up on reading the card just because it was the right thing to do, but then I was so proud of her for getting up the nerve to write her own! So brave. And I bet when Jim reads that card, he'll be very happy to share his with her anyway.
Author's Response: Semby, sorry for taking so long to respond, sometimes once I post and I get into the next chapter I dont' visit the site as frequently. I apologize - responding to reviews in important to me. Anyway, thanks for the lovely review and I appreciate what you're saying about Pam and the card. I was worried people would be throwing trash, but I liked the idea of her waiting...so I'm glad you're willing to go with me on it. And yes, I love brave Pam! I'm sure that Jim would love to receive this card, which is why it makes me so happy to write this particular fic. Thanks again for following with me.
10 [Report This]Date: January 29, 2008 07:25 am Title: Chapter 3
Oh my goodness...I have been waiting, wishing, hoping for more of this story, and you delivered with a more wonderful chapter than I could have ever imagined! Truly fantastic job with this chapter. I really liked the twist of Pam not reading Jim's card. That felt more honest somehow. And I loved the card she made...it made me smile to think of all the little inside jokes. :)
And her letter to him...just wow. Incredibly in character. I feel like if Pam had ever gotten the guts in Season 2, that's what she would have said. Perfection!
I can't wait for the conclusion! You've written this so well, I'm excited to see what you come up with in the end!
Author's Response:
Hey PBS, I'm glad you're still reading and I'm sorry it took forever for me to update. I was really unhappy with this chapter for a long time, and this is the third version, so I'm glad you liked it. I really was worried people would be mad that she didn't open the card, but I didn't see that as the right road for her. and the letter? Oh my, I was nervous and excited writing it? I wonder if I need more of a life? :-)
Thanks again for reading and I'm thrilled that you like it!
Date: January 28, 2008 02:37 am Title: Chapter 3
WOW! I remember loving this story when I first started reading it and now I remember why. You are a fantastic writer! You're really descriptive but not enough to drag on and I can see every bit of this happening! You seem to have their feelings and thoughts down. It's so in-character! This is my new favourite story.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm really flattered that you like my style. I always worry that I am being so detailed, but I see each detail in my head and feel like I should tell you all about it. I'm happy it works for you. I try really hard to write these characters as they are, not how I wish they were, so thank you for you compliments regarding characterization. That's the hardest part for me and I'm really happy if they seem right to you. Thank you so very much. You've truly made my night.
Date: January 28, 2008 12:31 am Title: Chapter 3
Awww that's so sweet that she wrote him a card!
Author's Response: Thanks for all the great reviews, that's really nice that you reviewed each chapter!! I'm glad you are enjoying this fic, and great penname you have there.
9 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2008 09:17 pm Title: Chapter 3
Yay! I was seriously thinking about this story just yesterday - so glad to see an update.
"She would have stop by the bookstore for a “how to flirt with your best friend that you may love” book."
Love this line!
Author's Response: I liked that line too, I'm glad it worked well in the story. I've felt that way before, like could someone please tell me how to do this??? Thanks for sticking with me, and thanks for your review as always. I really appreciate your kind words.
Date: January 27, 2008 05:36 pm Title: Chapter 3
Can't wait to read the next one! hope it comes soon!!
Author's Response: Thanks for keeping up with this fic, I hope to not leaving you hanging so long this time :-)
10 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2008 01:07 pm Title: Chapter 3
I know this will sound odd, but this line right here:
She cringed at the thought of that old pathetic wedding planner, full of nervous doodles of hearts and question marks.
Just totally killed me! I can picture it so clearly in my mind, and it seems perfectly consistent with Pam's character. Excellent.
(Also, I'm pretty sure that Floam contains the same mysterious substance that fell to Earth, presumably from outer space, and from which was created Happy Fun Ball. :P)
But seriously... this was a beautiful chapter! I don't even care that it's the end of January--you can write Christmas-themed fics all year long as far as I'm concerned. :)
I ADORE the scene where Pam makes Jim a card. Such an original premise! And her text is just perfect as well. I think it says a lot about your skills as a writer that my own heart was pounding as I read what she wrote, as if I was feeling her anxiety. :)
Excellent, excellent work! I look forward to the conclusion of this great story!
Author's Response: Mose, thanks for all your support and encouragement. I think you are very talented yourself and so it means so much that you enjoy my work from time to time. Could I write Christmas fics all year? Well I still have this and the ping pong fic to finish up, but then I'm thinking on to Diwali...
Date: January 27, 2008 06:25 am Title: Chapter 3
I'm so happy you updated!! I'm so proud of Pam for taking the leap.
I'm really enjoying wallowing in the nervous tension and how they are trying to tell the other person "I love you" via mind-meld or something and the deliciousness of it all (since we know it is certainly NOT one-sided).
Author's Response: Lisa, you know I love this part, i love the tension and althought I didn't mean to torture people, so I'm glad it came out well. I'm glad you're still reading and liking it. I'm totally proud of pam too and I think you'll be proud of Jim next chapter.
9 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2008 05:28 am Title: Chapter 3
I think I appreciated this update even more after the Christmas chaos. Nice job. Update soon?
Author's Response:
I plan too. If my boss will cooperate with me that is? Um, boss, I have fanfic to write, can this project wait? :-)
I'm glad you're still enjoying this Nan!!! Thank you so much.
10 [Report This]Date: January 27, 2008 12:36 am Title: Chapter 3
I was so happy to see this updated! And the wait was worth it, this 3rd chapter was excellent. The card and her drawing of her own "teapot" and all the memories and mementos of her and Jim's relationship was great. Can't wait for the next chapter!
Author's Response: Thank you Jordan! I really struggled with it, but it all came together yesterday. I'm glad you are still reading and I really apprecaite all your wonderful support!!!
10 [Report This]Date: January 26, 2008 11:56 pm Title: Chapter 3
You just inspired me to write my own letter to the Jim in my life. Thank you. :)
Author's Response: Wow, really? That may be the best compliment I have ever received - and I'm very proud of you because that takes courage. Hoping the best for you and your Jim, PB. :-)
Date: January 26, 2008 11:02 pm Title: Chapter 3
I'm liking it, Unc.
Author's Response: SG!!! Ok the x-files fic is still so awesome, I totally owe you like 15 reviews on that. Just so you know - really awesome. Thanks for this review, talk to you soon.
Date: January 26, 2008 09:48 pm Title: Chapter 3
I actually gasped out loud, I was so excited, when I saw that this was updated. It was quite serendipitous, actually, seeing as how I just re-read the first two chapters yesterday.
I love that you've made Pam write Jim a card! I wasn't really expecting it, and what Pam wrote was just so sweet. I can't wait to see the next chapter! Please don't make us wait so long this time around! ;)
Author's Response: VM, I had such a hard time with this chapter. Oddly enough I felt like I was feeling Pam's anxiety and so I would get her close to his card and then feel like maybe she should just read it, but no, but yes....there were definitely deleted scenes on this chapter. I'm really thrilled that you're enjoying it VM, I'm really enjoying writing it. Hope to be updating really soon this time. :-)