Oh VB, why can't these two dumb kids just find their way to each other? The more chapters you put up, the happier I am.

Author's Response:

Hi, Kestrel!

I'd have to say our two obtuse protagonists cannot find their way to each other because ... I'm evil!  (And maybe a little squeamish about getting to the steamier chapters...)

I'm glad you're happy with the chapters, though!  Get back to your story now!  We want to read more about Cinderella!

Yeaaaahhh!!! You're back! I thought this wonderful story was abandoned! Yeaaaahhh!

Author's Response:

Nope.  The story wasn't abandoned.  I was just doing battle with Friday Morning for ... like FOREVER!  But, while I was stuck on that, other ideas were rolling around in my head and I was writing ahead.  Not near done, mind you, but I do have some partial chapters.  So the next few updates will be more timely than Friday Morning was.

Thanks for the little cheer!  It made me smile.  :-)

Very nice job with this story! I've been following this since you started it earlier this year and hoped you would continue to update. I like your "strong Pam". It's refreshing to see her speak up and take charge instead of wring her hands and stay silent. I am curious how things will go when she and Jim have more one-on-one time away from the hospital rooms later.

I appreciate your attention to detail, from the technical/medical stuff, to your descriptions of Jim's/Pam's thoughts throughout the story. You can really tell that this story is being told from an adult perspective and through adult eyes. In my opinion, it really helps make the story more authentic and true to Jim and Pam's characters. Very well done!

Sorry to read that you were not well because of your allergic reaction, hope you are doing better. Thanks for sharing this story. I hope you will continue to update, I look forward to reading more of this!

Author's Response:

Thanks for taking the time to leave such detailed comments, ShunUnshun.  I like strong Pam, too.  And I think she would've always had it in her if Jim needed her strength.  It's funny how a lot of times you can't find the inner resolve to be strong for yourself but, if someone you love needs you, you discover that your strength been there all along.

Thanks also for commenting on my attention to detail.  Honestly, sometimes I'm afraid I'm not detailed enough on the "texture" kind of stuff.  I think of stories by StablerGirl, Becky215 and Girl7 and I think I sound kind of dry.  I have to keep going back to add the "rich details."  So I'm relieved to hear it sounds like I'm getting enough in.

Reviews like yours are really helpful.  Thanks again for taking the time!

Oh, Jim.  You are in for it, buddy.

I like how you brought the lists back up.  You must have put a ton of work into those up front. 

Awww I heart Pam for being her and I'm hoping Jim will call Karen soon and just tell her how it is then go to Pam with a real ring so they can make the elopement official

Thanks for the update!

Great story

Author's Response: Thank you!

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Awww. I'm glad Jim's realizing that he's pretty much hopelessly in love, and the idea of sharing a bed is freaking him out. Love that he's proud of her. I am too!

Author's Response: Thanks, nimblejack!  I'm really pleased that people are responding to my strong Pam.  I appreciate your feedback.

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I'm so sorry to hear about your "reaction" to your makeup. But I'm actually a little happy for me that it happened, because you are updating like a made woman!!!! Thankyou!

Author's Response: Thanks, DunderSnob!  I'm glad you're enjoyng the story.

I'm in heaven. This has always been one of my favorite stories. Now, so many updates--you're spoiling us!
I've reread the last two paragraphs of this chapter about 20 times. Beautiful. Love the angst, but Jim's just got to let an 'I love you' to Pam slip out somehow. He's got to be so tired. Please? ;)

Author's Response: Thanks very, very much!  I should've had an allergic reaction sooner, I guess!  I'm so pleased to see you're enjoying my story.  I appreciate your taking the time to leave a reveiw.

Ha! I love that Jim didn't think about the "one room" when Nelani mentioned it. I mean, I know he wouldn't e thinking about that, but it was still funny to watch him realize it. Now he just needs to sweep that girl in his arms and kiss the hell out of her ;)

Author's Response:

I'm planning to drag this baby out for some more chapters ... I'm afraid you'll have to wait a while for the sweeping, young lady!  Hopefully, the chapters will be good enough that you think it was worth the wait!

Thanks for taking the time to review!

I was so thrilled this morning to see that you had updated again. I really can't wait to see how it all works out.

Author's Response: Thank you so much!  Thrilled?  That's very exiting to hear!!

VB, I very nearly missed this because there was just no way there could be yet another update!  I am soooo happy!  Hope you're feeling great today.

Ah, where to begin on why I love this chapter?  Well, for starters, there's this:  Him.  Pam.  One bed.  No pajamas.  So, if this were a movie, that would be your teaser, spoken in dramatic movie announcer voice!  LOL!  Loved this, too:  There was no way he could sleep undressed in the same room as Pam Beesly, much less the same bed, without getting a hard-on the size of the state of Florida.   Me oh my!  Makes me think of breakfast in bed... *note to self:  get it together!*

On a more serious note, the visual of Pam with Jim's father is just so touching.  I felt teary.  Keep those creative juices flowing, doll.  You're doing an awesome job (and rest assured that I truly mean that).