Date: October 25, 2020 09:16 pm Title: Chapter 8
I love that Pam is taking care of Jim like this. The flashback does seem a bit unsettling at first. Those are powerful emotions and images. She was stuck in that hell-scape of a relationship for a long time. It makes sense that things are going to trigger memories of it and some of the feelings and words. However she's also showing the strength to cope with it on her own. Lovely to see that.
Oh Micheal. You've got him in top form. So blatantly unaware of just basic decency. Not only with his own relationships, but when it comes to Jim and Pam's relationship. What I do like is that just about everyone is on Pam and Jim's side. They're happy for them and are encouraging. Glad to see such positive reactions.
Aside from Karen of course. Being kind of sparing with her thus far. However there's a few things about this Karen that stand out to me. One, she sees Jim as a target or prize to obtain rather than a man or a partner. Two, I don't think she's going to take the news of Jim and Pam being together laying down. Not with the venomous gazes and harsh words. Should be interesting to see where that story line goes.
Love the scene at the end, with them curled up on the couch. Safe, warm, and happy. Everything they both need. Just lovely.
Date: October 25, 2020 08:34 pm Title: Chapter 8
You're continuing to do a good job filling this with little moments of Pam confronting her PTSD and dealing with the damage to her broader sense of self - and of Jim helping salve those wounds.
This is some quality Michael dialogue, and I love that, inevitably, Michael spills the beans with this just like he always does. It *is* nice to see Pam's colleagues (mostly) being supportive - although could they be more hypocritical?
Wondering if Helene's unscheduled visit and her mention of the Andersons is a hint of things to come - and either way, I am kind of curious as to where things are at with Roy at this point.