Penname: Colette Real name:
Member Since: July 22, 2006

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There Once was a Show Called The Office... by Par5 Rated: T [Reviews - 37] 20
Summary: Past Featured Story

A collection of limericks about the show and characters we all love. Or in Todd Packer's case, the characters we love to hate.

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Ensemble
Genres: Humor, Poetry
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 7 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 3982 Read Count: 12501 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 28, 2006 Updated: February 07, 2012
Reviewer: Colette Signed
Date: October 28, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Random Ideas

Oops, don't know what happened re: format, but I wrote that in limerick form and it all became one long blur when I submitted (TWSS). Oh well, just adds to the lame factor.

Author's Response: It's okay. I'll still love you.

Drawn by falldownmore Rated: M [Reviews - 15] 17
Summary: Past Featured StoryShe is drawn to him. May contain spoilers for future episodes.
Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1057 Read Count: 2563 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 28, 2006 Updated: October 28, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: October 29, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This is beautiful. I love the way you tied Pam as an artist into her feelings for Jim and her coming to terms with herself (one of my favorite fic themes too.) In the part where she ends it by simply saying 'Jim,' then their hands part, you perfectly captured the feeling of that moment. Just perfect.

Drift by neptune1 Rated: K+ [Reviews - 8] 7
Summary: Angela & Darryl. Inspired by the Office Romances flashfic challenge at LJ, using the prompts "In the office afterhours" and "Sharing food or drink."
Categories: Other, Present
Characters: Angela, Darryl
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 622 Read Count: 1617 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 29, 2006 Updated: October 29, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: October 29, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Drift

Coincidentally just commented on this fic at TWoP, but thought I'd leave one here too...I really, really liked this. Very original and unexpected, yet right in character for Angela...and revealing of a side of her we don't often see. Love that last line...alot.



Author's Response: Thanks Colette!  I think Angela has some uncharted depth...

Then and Now by girl7 Rated: M [Reviews - 52] 43
Summary: This will be a multi-chapter fic - begins post-Stamford/The Conversation but pre-Jim/Pam face-to-face again after Casino Night.  There will be lots of flashbacks to pre-Casino Night Jim & Pam, as well as a healthy dose of sympathetic!Roy. :o)
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Darryl, Dwight, Jim/Pam, Josh Porter, Karen, Michael, Phyllis, Roy, Ryan, Stanley, Toby
Genres: Angst, Humor, In Stamford, Inner Monologue, Romance, Hurt/Comfort, Steamy, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 6 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 18357 Read Count: 7556 ePub Downloads: 7
[Report This] Published: October 30, 2006 Updated: November 07, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: October 30, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Checking in here and finding the start of a new multi-parter by you is like being notified that you've been given a new fruit/cookie/flower/whatever of the month club membership. Suddenly, you just can't live without those giant pears! 

Loved Jim grinning at Pam with a mouth full of Coke and Pop-rocks. I could so easily imagine that scene having happened. And also the sense of portent and foreshadowing of what's to come in their relationship (not to mention the Adoration of the Forearms.) Ah, more please.



Author's Response:

To that I would say that finding a review from you is totally like getting something from your membership of the month club! (I hear they have wine clubs...heh.) I'm glad you liked this - and I think JK would be adorable with a mouth full of Pop Rocks and Coke (which says sick things about me, I'm sure).  I'm thinking the Adoration of the Forearms is officially an illness that I have, for which there is no cure.  Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: Colette Signed
Date: October 30, 2006 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2

No sooner did I review part one...this! Will have to give some thought to analyzing that dream, but sewing Jim? Who'd of thunk that image would be hot? Who'd of thunk that image at all? Too funny. And oddly intriguing.

No instant pudding for our boy, you know how I feel about that question. And, wine-of-the-month it is...Harry & David be damned!



Author's Response:

Yeah, when I had that dream, I woke up thinking, what the hell? But it sort of made sense in the context for me - was about to start dating a guy I'd dated very briefly seven years before, and in the seven years that elapsed, we'd become very good friends.  So some of those issues are in there, I'm sure.

But yeah...Jim sewing - hot.  Who are we fooling?  Jim -- see, I tried to insert a crazy action Jim could do there and follow it with a "Jim doing X would be hot!" ....But I couldn't, because seriously, everything I tried - baking a pie, mowing the grass, sleeping - was just so hot.  Sigh. The things we suffer because of that man.....

Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 01, 2006 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3

So glad you updated this. What a sad, sad chapter. So many good moments - with Roy, the 'testimonials,'...really love that the catalyst for Pam calling off the wedding is Roy not knowing what yogurt she likes (nice memory of that Jim talking head) - that's how it would happen...all the big 'real' reasons overwhelm, then something that mundane would simply put it all in perspective. Very real.

Of course, by the end, I'm in my usual state of wanting to murderize Pam for not calling him.  Oh, and I have to say, I never would have thought I'd be thinking back to Paradise Lost in relation to Pam and Jim...you are a clever one!

Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 02, 2006 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4

First I was a bit put out that the 5:15 conference room rendez-vous was going to have to remain in suspended animation for a while...then you went and involved ice cubes and, well...a girl can change direction (and stories) in certain circumstances such as these. 

I still like the way you're segueying from one time/place to another. How Jim recognizes his past self in Karen's interest. How Roy isn't a lunkhead. Looking forward to seeing how you tie it all together...I have no doubt you'll do it gracefully. (Meanwhile, feeling kinda nervous about tonight's episode...little bit queasy.)



Author's Response:

I know - the 5:15 cliffhanger was kind of cheap of me, I realize.  But I felt like I should add something to Only, since it had been so long since my last update.  Hopefully I'll get to work on it more this weekend.

I'm glad the shifting back and forth is working - though to be honest, I have no idea where I'm going with this thing!  I mean, I have a vague idea, but nothing concrete.  I guess we'll just see.....

And yeah, I'm feeling more than a little nervous about tonight's episode, though I have to say, I'm looking forward to seeing Jim's...state.  (Don't want to spoil anybody unintentionally.)

Thanks, as always, for the review!  And um, it's been a while since Seasick....no pressure....

Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 08, 2006 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6

Read these chapters a couple of days ago, but realized I hadn't reviewed. Let's just say they made waiting for Thursday easier...and harder! The 'first date' was so sad - I could really feel Jim deflate. And, have to say, Dwight asking if Pam was 'sickly' really made me laugh. Whole exchange, but his use of that word especially. I laughed, I sobbed...the total girl7 experience!

The Silver Frame by sharky Rated: K [Reviews - 12] 14
Summary: Jim decides what to do with Pam's wedding present.

Categories: Present, Jim and Pam, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Holiday, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2425 Read Count: 1930 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: October 30, 2006 Updated: October 30, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed
Date: October 31, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

We all could use a little schmaltz now and then! Anyway, I don't think this was schmaltzy...it has a lot of heart, and I like how you ended it in a quietly sweet way (not to mention with Jim wearing the killer sweater/shirt combo.)

Author's Response: I just couldn't resist the sweater/shirt combo.

Details by annagirl93 Rated: MA [Reviews - 8] 8
Summary: Pam finds Jim in a compromising situation.
Categories: Episode Related, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Oneshot, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3134 Read Count: 10103 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: October 30, 2006 Updated: October 30, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: October 31, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1 of 1

I think you did an excellent job here - it's really (I mean really) erotic, yet the characters remain distinct and recognizable as Pam and Jim from start to (ahem) finish. And that's not an easy combination to acheive.

Author's Response: Wow, thank you! I really wanted them to come off as Jim and Pam, yet have them do something really hot that we'd never see on the show.

Naked by bitterpill Rated: K+ [Reviews - 8] 10
Summary:

Jim/Pam Season 2 angst


Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 483 Read Count: 3292 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: October 31, 2006 Updated: October 31, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 01, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I like how this starts with the phone ringing, then they're immediately mid-conversation. That kind of sums up their relationship at that point - almost like they were each others' ongoing internal dialogue. I liked the simplicity of this - raw and spare, yet it really conjured a poignant moment. If only Pam did (or could have admitted she did) know back then!

December by BurntSiena Rated: M [Reviews - 7] 5
Summary: The Office heads to New York for a day of seasonal fun. Jim and Karen have their own ideas about how to spend the day, and they involve Pam.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Drunk Pam/Jim, Fluff, Romance, Travel, Weekend
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 8779 Read Count: 3001 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 02, 2006 Updated: November 02, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 02, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Well, you certainly got my interest piqued for Part Two. I like how you made Karen bring Jim and Pam together...love how Jim encourages Pam to pursue her art...great that you set it in NYC (so relatable for me!)  And lastly, thanks for reminding me of Everything But the Girl, who I haven't thought about in ages, but used to LOVE. And, come to think of it, isn't a bad choice for the Jim/Pam mood.

Author's Response: I'm happy to have pimped out EBTG. "Driving" reminds me of Pam.

Hung Up by GreenFish Rated: T [Reviews - 13] 13
Summary:

Jim wakes up at home after a late night at the office and tries to process what happened. Spoilers for Diwali, 3X05.

Disclaimer: All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended.


Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, In Stamford, Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1939 Read Count: 2721 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 03, 2006 Updated: November 03, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed
Date: November 03, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Hung Up

This is really sweet. It  picks up nicely on the tone of last week's famous phone call and the dialogue is really well done. And hooray for Pam making the effort. About time!

Something Else by girl7 Rated: M [Reviews - 15] 12
Summary:

This is a one-shot inspired by last night's episode and Hot!Tortured!Roy. I shall say no more. :o)

Feedback is appreciated!


Categories: Other, Present
Characters: Michael, Pam, Roy
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Oneshot, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2621 Read Count: 1043 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: November 03, 2006 Updated: November 03, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 03, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Well, I think it's you who's something else. So glad she didn't let anything happen with Roy - for both their sakes. And, yes, Pam would be more sympathetic to Michael than anything else. And Roy as Byronic figure...oh my goodness, now that's one I never would have thought of. Thanks for this follow-up to last night...like a lovely after dinner drink (only it's 8 am here, but still.)

In the Back Seat by sharky Rated: T [Reviews - 11] 15
Summary: What happens when Jim gets a call from Pam as he's sitting in the back seat of Karen's car.
Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1159 Read Count: 3166 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: November 03, 2006 Updated: November 03, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 03, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: In the Back Seat

Wow, this story is satisfying on so many levels...drunk Jim, Pam calling him, Karen not getting any...and last, but not least, vibrating pants. Very enjoyable.

Author's Response: Pam needs to start taking the initiative so thanks for noticing that.

Text Messages and Things by mixedberries Rated: K [Reviews - 7] 8
Summary: Post-Diwali fluff. You're not getting out of your story, Halpert.
Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1054 Read Count: 2310 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 03, 2006 Updated: November 03, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 05, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Takes so little to make me happy...a phone call, Jim making Pam laugh, vice versa, and Pam planning a trip to see him. Hear that show writers? Is that so much to ask? Seriously, this was really fun and sweet.

Moving by nqllisi Rated: T [Reviews - 16] 13
Summary: Five times Pam has moved to somewhere new.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam, Roy
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 883 Read Count: 1545 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 04, 2006 Updated: November 04, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 05, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

The metaphor of moving for Pam's state of mind/phases of her life is terrific - especially love how you threaded through her art as what keeps her together (wish they'd develop that on the show a little more - could really flesh her out as FNB). And of course, the ending - well, I'm the world's biggest sucker for Pam, Jim and a threshold. Really nice portrait of Pam!

Author's Response: Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! I liked exploring the idea that Pam has never really liked change, because moving is such a huge change. I don't have a very strong Pam voice, IMO (notice how she didn't actually speak, here!), so I am so glad you thought this did her justice!

That Girl by time4moxie Rated: T [Reviews - 19] 20
Summary: What happened after drunk!Jim got into Karen's car?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Karen
Genres: Angst, Drunk Pam/Jim, Fluff, In Stamford
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2896 Read Count: 3329 ePub Downloads: 3
[Report This] Published: November 05, 2006 Updated: November 05, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 05, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

This was all kinds of satisfying...Pam and Jim connecting; Karen getting a major 'back-off' message; Jim being adorable, drunk and in love. Ah, if only. I like when Jim says Pam is beautiful and Karen says 'So that's how it is.' Just so. This is a nice thought to hold until next Thursday!  

Watercolor Boats by unfold Rated: T [Reviews - 18] 17
Summary: He learned fast that triangles are all points and angles. General post season two/season three Jim/Pam. Spoilers through season three, including that one spoiler that almost every knows about by now.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Karen, Pam, Roy, Ryan
Genres: Angst, Oneshot
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2883 Read Count: 2435 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 05, 2006 Updated: November 05, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 05, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Just beautiful.  I loved the idea of Pam making 'cue cards' -  just right for her. And this line was perfect and heartbreaking: There were no goodbyes. Just her palms laid flat on the surface of her desk as she waited for the sound of the door closing. So many good lines though...and lovely imagery and clean, evocative prose. Terrific.

Maternity Leave by cheapcolouredlights Rated: K [Reviews - 24] 14
Summary: FutureFic. Pam is pregnant, (yes, with Jim's baby) on her last day of maternity leave at Scranton. Involves all Office characters.
Categories: Future, Jim and Pam
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Married
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 3 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 1746 Read Count: 8385 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 06, 2006 Updated: July 28, 2007
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 07, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

You really pulled off the script format well. Love Pam's 'Baby on Board' talking head, can just see her expression - expectant Jim would be absolutely adorable. So much comic gold they could exploit on the show even with these two together - as you illustrate so well here!

Suffrage by time4moxie Rated: K+ [Reviews - 16] 15
Summary: Pam reminds Jim that it's time to vote.....
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Humor, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 874 Read Count: 1811 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 07, 2006 Updated: November 07, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed
Date: November 08, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Did You Vote Today?

Wow...now I'm jealous - voting yesterday didn't lead to a date with Jim for me! (Mr. Colette would have been v.understanding, I'm sure.) Who new voting could be this romantic? Very sweet Moxie!

Strawberry Chapstick by Bennie Rated: K [Reviews - 14] 12
Summary: Past Featured Story

It reminds him of his first love...Contains spoilers for upcoming episodes.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Future, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Childhood, Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1020 Read Count: 2154 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 08, 2006 Updated: November 08, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 08, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Strawberry Chapstick

Jim in unrequited love in fifth grade - perfect. Great dialogue. And, I like how you ended it with Pam's anticipation, instead of the 'pay-off'. Hits a lovely note with a light touch.

Author's Response: Thanks!  I'd like to believe that the rest of the day went the way Pam wanted it to - ha, we'll see just how wrong I am in a week. :)

First Dance by PuffingNoise Rated: K [Reviews - 9] 7
Summary: Past Featured Story

If Jim and Pam really had danced instead of just "swaying" in "The Client"


Categories: Episode Related, Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 337 Read Count: 3489 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 09, 2006 Updated: November 09, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 09, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

What a lovely lyrical moment. Very nice.

Interpretation by Par5 Rated: T [Reviews - 9] 8
Summary: Jim angst. He thought he had moved on. Turns out he's moving back. Thoughts before the merger and to be continued...
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Angst
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 2 Table of Contents
Completed: No Word count: 2168 Read Count: 2872 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: November 10, 2006 Updated: November 29, 2006
Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 10, 2006 Title: Chapter 1: Before the Merger

Well, Missy, you certainly know your way around angst-ville. Jim's ambivalence...about Pam, his job, Karen - it's all here.

  It reminds him of how he was always aware of Pam’s movements. For some reason, that line just nailed their dynamic back in Scranton for me.  And this: She doesn’t have a fiancé, she’s not wasting her talents, she’s very direct, and she hasn’t yet broken his heart. Just feels perfect for Jim's rationalizing himself into...and out of...what he feels, wants, thinks is good for him.

Okay, now with your able assistance, I'm all angsty too. Hurts so good.



Author's Response: Welcome to my angst party! Better than a pity party, seems more healthy anyway, and yet there's still plenty of Jim. I juts think he must be so wary at this point - of Pam, of having a real career, of getting involved with someone new. For someone who is such a creature of habit (ham and cheese, anyone?), he was just settling in with his last major life changes and voila! A whole new set. Hurts so good now, but we'll see how it all plays out!

Reviewer: Colette Signed 10
Date: November 29, 2006 Title: Chapter 2: Going Home

Glad you picked this up again...and, as you've made clear, Jim is in a state of limbo. Outward appearances, back rubbs and sticks of gum aside, he's trying to will Karen to be what he needs. You've nailed his angst/ambivalence and frustration in that parking lot scene:

As usual, there were more misinterpretations.

Yup. And I like how you repeated that theme from the end of the last chapter, like a coda. Update soon please - I have a feeling I'll like your next chapter better than the agony of being twisted in knots tomorrow night. Basta!



Author's Response:

More misinterpretations - story of their lives. I'm hoping Jim's limbo won't last too long and in the meantime I'm not above wallowing in the angst! When we come to the positive resolution (and we will) it will be that much sweeter, right? ;)

Thanks colette!