10 [Report This]Date: September 22, 2009 12:17 pm Title: We tried but that's all we can say
I wouldn't regret it. Okay maybe the ending wasn't what you intended, but this a great piece of work. It's better to end the story on a realistic note (with GREAT writing by the way), then to try for a forced, fluffy ending. I'll keep an eye out for that epilouge, but in the meantime, this will be one of the very few angst pieces that I'll come back to reread.
Author's Response: Wow!! Thank you so much! I really appreciate your comment! I'm so honored!!
Date: August 07, 2009 05:01 pm Title: We tried but that's all we can say
That, my friend, is quality writing.
It was so amazing and painful to read.
The ending was not at all what I expected but definitely what I wanted to hear. Truly realistic because I could have seen that happening in The Office. I would have preferred seeing that because its real and painful and life isnt as kind as its been to Jim and Pam.
If I could choose quotes, I would copy and paste all six chapter, but that would be stupid, so I'll point out the ones I REALLY enjoyed reading.
"He looks at her for the first time that night and she catches his glance from across the room and he can swear that she is thinking the same thing, too." :(
"I’m doing this for her. My best friend.
The idea that she is only his best friend after three years of obvious more-than-that actions burns a hole in his self-esteem. " Good stuff.
"It took her wedding, the most dreaded event of his young life, to realize that their ending wasn’t only his fault. " Those words ring SO true, because it was never only his fault. Sure, he was quiet and didn't tell her for years, but she always had the option too.
You make my heart ache. Considering this is angst, you did an awesome job. :)
Author's Response: Thank you so, so, so much! Wow! I really, really appreciate your comments! I wasn't feeling too confident about this chapter and then BAM you come along and I suddenly feel really great about it! Thank you so much! And those are some of my favorite quotes too - thank you for taking the time to remind me about the important things about their relationship!!
Date: August 06, 2009 10:41 pm Title: We tried but that's all we can say
I'm not going to lie - I would have loved a happy ending. But I know for the integrity of this piece, the way you wrote it is much more appropriate. It's tough, but I think you did it the right way, anything else would have undermined the drama of the rest of it. If anything, it has made me so much more grateful that Pam didn't marry Roy on the show! Don't feel bad about not having the fluff people want - it's a really well written, dramatic piece and while drama and angst isn't for everyone, I think you did a really good job. Having said that, I wouldn't object to a happy epilogue....:)
Author's Response: Thank you so much! Wow, I really appreciate your comment! It makes me feel so much better about the last chapter! While I was writing it, I was thinking just that - it makes me really grateful that Jim and Pam are together. Thank you so, so much! And yes, I'm still considering the happy epilogue!! :)
Date: August 06, 2009 11:39 am Title: We tried but that's all we can say
Thanks for the warning. I'm going to skip the last chapter. I would love if just for the heck of it you write a happy ending. I don't care how unrealistic it is. Just my thought.
Author's Response: The thing is, I don't know how to make it happy. I mean, I know what I could write, but it is so unrealistic!! Maybe I'll write an alternate ending anyway.... I don't know!! Thanks for the comment though!