This is incredibly intriguing, Dedeen--so unpredictable! Looking forward to seeing where this goes.

Author's Response: I'm so glad you are liking this sotry! I've been very hesitant about posting ti since it's a bit different. Thanks so much for reading and reviewing.

I'm enjoying it, Dedeen, but at the same time I'm SO FRUSTRATED.  I'm feeling so Season 3 :D  I don't want to like Roy or Karen, yet I do.  Dang it!  I'll be patient.  ::goes off and sulks::

Author's Response: I know you're frustrated. Trust me I know! The season 3 angst is not the best feeling ever. Hang in there, there will be light at the end of this tunnel. Thanks for reading and reviewing!

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Tuna!  Where do I begin?  First and foremost, I'm so very sorry for the tough time you've going through.  I'm glad to hear that you're rallying.  While I certainly miss For The Love You Bring, I was delighted to see that you're still around.  Believe me when I tell you that this made my heart skip a beat.  Sometimes angst--good angst, like this--is so satisfying.  I'm hoping you'll continue this and be inspired to continue with your other story--such a contrast of moods, by the way! 

Awwww, MAN!  That went by way too fast!  I'm enjoying this slow build up.  While this is AU, it feels very realistic.  They're taking baby steps.  Should I maybe be a little excited about Diwali?  ;)

Author's Response: Thanks Nancy! I'm glad you're enjoying this story, I know it went by fast, it's funny because this chapter's longer than the first two chapters too lol Um, I do have plans for Diwali... you'll just have to wait till the next update to find out heh heh heh :) xxx

Danielle, I absolutely loved this chap.  It made my little heart go pitter pat :)  Their reconnecting, their speech patterns and gestures all felt so organic. 

“I’d never lie to you, Pam,” his voice low and serious as he stared at her. That right there gave me chills. 

I'm excited for your next update.  I just really want to see how you have them fully reconnect.  Can't wait :)

This is a perfect combination of awkwardness, longing and hope, Danielle--so satisfying, pitch-perfect voices.  I could clearly envision them, hear their conversation. Can't wait for more :)

Author's Response: Thank you! That is by far the best of compliments, Nancy! It's so great to hear something that I attempted so hard to do actually came out the way it was supposed to. More on the way soon, I'm so happy you like this so far! :)

So glad you're updating this, Danielle.  I was heartbroken for Pam, and I'm so glad that Jim didn't give up.  Their sweet awkwardness around each other is adorable.  Keep going, girl!  :)

Author's Response: Thanks Nancy! I hope you're still reading! Thanks for all of the support throughout this, it's meant so much to me! :) xoxo

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Dammit, jazzy!  I wish it was what I thought!  This was well written, really sexy but... :'(  Now I'm all bummed out. *sigh*  Having said that, I'm glad you were inspired to write. *sob*

Author's Response: I've got something all fluffy in the works that will hopefully redeem me, tinkerbell. Thanks!

I told you I’d be back for a proper review, and here I am!  I just had to point out some of my favorite lines from this story, kaat. Yet now here he is, on Web MD in the kitchen, with Cece serving up plastic food on the tiled floor at his feet.  I don’t know why, but I love that image—all sweet domesticity.  Just like this—Her chubby red-toned cheeks losing a little more baby fat every day. He's going to miss the perfect way she fits into the space between his chest and shoulder.  So achingly sweet. The girl's got snot from both nostrils all the way to her lips. Ha! What a visual! You insert just the right amount of realism. She cradled the phone for fifteen minutes, wrote all sorts of scribbles on a piece of paper, ate two chocolate Pudding Snacks and then promptly passed out.  Ah, Pam—just like Michael with the pot pie :D “Well, I am completely starving. What do you say we put this monkey in her cage and have a cereal party?”  Oh, that is just adorable—so perfectly Halpert. Knocked-up Pam is one of his favorite Pams of all time. Especially when the kid inside her is his.   I think of that moment in Niagara on the boat after they were married by the ship’s captain.  All Jim’s dreams were coming true.  How surreal and lovely.  “You're way too tense,” she says, and comes to stand behind his shoulders. He can feel her blouse-covered belly brushing against his arm. “Want me to help you relax?”He looks up at her with a jolt. “Do you actually want to?”“Not, sex, Jim, obviously,” she snorts. “How about a bath?”  Love it!  I can perfectly picture that little exchange :D I never worry about these two because they seem to have such a bond.  You’ve highlighted that here.  Well done, kid ;)

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Outstanding, Steph.  I know I'm in for a treat when you post a story.  You are so good at straddling the line between sincere and ridiculous, and I mean that as a compliment :D  Your characterizations are perfect.  Bringing radon back (so much more clever than sexy) was a fun call-back. "You know if we all die of radon here at least we won’t be dying alone. I mean we’ll all be here together.”
Awesome.

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How did I miss this?! So sorry! The big blue ribbon caught my eye ;) Congrats! it's well deserved for this simply delightful slice-of-life story. Really well done.

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More_awake, this was absolutely delightful, wonderful, blissful--all those "ful" words :)  I could absolutely envision Pam in this situation--the lack of confidence, the melancholy.  This is just heartbreaking and perfect:  "...so she opts not to put on her glasses after she takes her contacts out and undresses. She would much prefer five blurry steps back to the tub than further criticizing the rest of herself under the harsh bathroom lights."  And, of course, Jim would comfort her in just this way--sincere, heartfelt, loving.  All the lovely sincerity was well balanced with that touch of humor--the sugar on top :)  Well done...and thank you!

Author's Response: Aw, thanks :) I had been working on this for a while, so I'm really glad you liked the way it turned out.