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Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Fluff, Poetry, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 331 Read Count: 3993 ePub Downloads: 0
Date: May 15, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Honestly, I sucked in a breath at the line "the moon breaks like glass, shards of it bursting out from the center" and didn't let it out until the end of the story. Just breathtaking - literally. This is haunting and gorgeous and really has the most perfect sense about it - it's so understated, subdued, but at the same time, captures the utter amazement that those two will feel when the do inevitably shatter whatever barriers are between them.
This was simply gorgeous, really.
Author's Response: Wow, thank you so much for the wonderful review! It means a lot!
Three years have passed since Pam left Scranton for New York, and Jim is still very much on her mind. Will a work-related trip to Rome, Italy be the catalyst that reunites Pam with Jim once and for all?
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Humor, Inner Monologue, Romance, Travel
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 9 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 22531 Read Count: 69146 ePub Downloads: 12
Date: May 27, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: The Many Faces of Facebook
Okay, I am just beyond excited to see that you've finally released this little gem into the world (wide web)! Seriously - love the concept for this; the overall arc is just brilliant.
And this first chapter - guh. From the first line - literally - your gift with the tiny descriptive details is in full force (verissimilitude, I tell you!).
And this: But every time she went on a date, every time her sister or her coworkers tried to introduce her to someone new, she couldn’t help comparing. They weren’t as funny as Jim. Their hair was too short, too light. Their eyes weren’t green enough. They were never tall enough.
...Totally heartbreaking, because that's exactly the way it would go for her.
Love this -- can't wait to see the next chapter find its way out to the light of day!
Author's Response: Oooh! girl7 how you make me so very excited! Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything! EVERYTHING.
Here's your first piece to translate: Mi sento fortunatissima.
Date: May 30, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Let Love In
Sigh. Loving this. First, props to you for creating such a plausible scenario for Pam to end up in Rome - nice details there. And Jim's email...wow. It shows a really nice progression of his feelings - from casual to guarded to completely vulnerable, unable to keep up the facade of "just saying hey." So, so sad - and so sad that he stopped writing it, tried to put it out of his mind. (And love the voice there for Jim - perfect!)
You're really setting the stage nicely for all the awesomeness to come, I tell you....
Author's Response:
My very favourite person! Yay! You are a million times over my hero. It partially broke my heart to have him close the browser window- but I've done it so many times myself. Thanks so much for being the head cheerleader. I'm completely overwhelmed by all the positive reviews. C'è un posto dove sedersi?
Date: June 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: The Way You Feel Inside
OMG. No matter how many times I read this chapter, those online exchanges always make my heart kind of stop -- so sad, so in character for both of them. This really is just an amazing story!
Author's Response:
Please don't let your heart stop!! What would I do without you??? Ci sono giubbotti di salvataggio?
Date: June 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Which One Will The Fountain Bless?
Talk about FNB -- Pam's answer to Jim's question about what became clearer is freaking brilliant, as is her P.S. -- made me get all fluttery (seriously).
This is just amazing, I'm telling you -- loooovee it!
Author's Response: In regards to Jim's question- Puo spedirio all'estero? You have been more than amazing to me and my fic. I don't think there is a way possible for me to thank you enough.
Date: June 14, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: Chapter 6: Flying
My god, another amazing chapter -- love what you do with the Mouth of Truth here. And OMG OMG OMG -- Karen and the ring! Seriously - if I hadn't beta'd this already and was forced to just wait for updates, I'd be DYING. No, actually - I'd be hounding you endlessly. This is so amazing!
Author's Response: You are awesome. Hotmail is not. (perhaps all my smartmouthing hotmail is making it get revenge on me?) Thanks so much for all your help. ooh! I almost forgot: Vada a godersi le vacanze!
Date: June 20, 2007 Title: Chapter 7: Chapter 7: What if I Loved You?
So here's the thing (are you listening? Don't make me bang on the keyboard!): Given the fact that I've read this more than a few times now, it logically should lose a little of its punch, no matter how good it is. But it's really astonishing how much it STILL packs such an emotional ooomph. The image of the OLotS festival you present here is absolutely gorgeous, eclipsed only by the care (grace?) with which you depict Jim & Pam's reunion.
Just beautiful, amazing. I could go on and on, but really -- let me just say this: This fic is as amazing as John Krasinski's forearms. Oh yes, I went there. (Uh, I should clarify, perhaps, that it's amazing for slightly different reasons, LOL.)
Author's Response: I'm listening! I'm listening! Stop banging your keyboard, you'll break it (and then what will you have to bang?) TWSS. Thank you for the awesome feedback. I don't think there are enough ways to say thank you to you. But I am truly appreciative. Really and truly. C'e del parmigiano?
Date: June 25, 2007 Title: Chapter 8: Chapter 8: Like the First Time
I think I may have said this after the last chapter, but seriously -- it's a testament to how freaking good this fic is that it can leave me all giddy; that final scene just makes my breath catch every single time.
I bow before you, my friend.
....*bangs on keyboard* PAY ATTENTION! LOL
Author's Response: I haven't even seen the guy and that totally cracks me up... And seriously, I owe you like a million dollars for your beta services and forget bowing down to me- DUDE, I totally worship your work.... like I think I've set up an altar and everything to it in my room..... (slightly stalkerish? Maybe...) But... devo pagare in anticipo?
Date: July 03, 2007 Title: Chapter 9: Chapter 9: Epilogue (The World Begins Again)
First of all, have I mentioned how much I love the title for this chapter? Love. It.
Second of all, I am (seriously) honored to have been your beta on this -- not because I gave significant input (other than banging on the keyboard and calling you a comma whore), but because it's such an amazing piece of work. Absolutely amazing.
And I'm already chomping at the bit at the way your next story is shaping up....
Author's Response: I almost forgot to reply to this *slaps own hand* I really like the chapter title as well- those Goo Goo Dolls certainly know their way around the words. Thank you for letting me be your apprentice and for putting up with my comma whore-ness. Seriously. I must be a pain in the butt. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! And your final piece of Italian: Occorre una guida. Yah, I ran out of Italian to use... LOL
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Future
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Married
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 12 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 10447 Read Count: 62350 ePub Downloads: 14
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: I changed for me
OMG -- I've had to put off reading this for lack of time, but...wow. (I'm trying really hard to be as generous as you always are and review every chapter, instead of tearing through this. Hee.)
Love it that she lets him come back to her apartment with her, and that she wears the shirt!! And that last line is just lovely.
Author's Response:
First of all, you totally didn't have to comment on every chapter- but I'm so touched that you did! Thank you!!
Yeah, I think she's about done playing hard to get (even if they do try to take things slow). Thanks!
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: I trust you not to leave me
First, it's a testament to how freaking well you write that I actually got excited for a minute that they were going to a Phillies game when the Phillies were playing Atlanta (because that's where I am). Second, this line just made my entire day: "This is all very irregular.”
OMG, I love Dwight so much, and you've just nailed him here (er, his voice...). Still loving this!
Author's Response: Hee, I think Angela would have issues with me nailing Dwight in any other fashion. He's a blast to write for, although you have to tread carefully not to make him a cartoon (Rainn is so good at walking that line). I love baseball, but I'm an American League girl (Go, Indians!).
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: I managed while you were gone
Yeah, and I'm smiling just as big as Pam right now. I have to tell you - you've got all their voices down; it made me miss the show so much, LOL. Seriously, though, this is just so much fun -- and her "marry me" comment totally caught me off guard. Yes, Jim -- do it!!!
Author's Response: Thank you!! It "made [you] miss the show"? Really? That's an awesome, awesome compliment. Wow. Glad you're still enjoying...!
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: I am happy
When I read that she was wearing the borrowed sapphire earrings, I immediately sucked in my breath, then let it out in a big happy whoooosh when you described her dress. :o) And this:
Forty-five minutes. After all the months and years of uncertainty and pain and struggle, he, Jim Halpert, was going to marry Pam Beesly in forty-five minutes. His bride. His wife. The thought brought goosebumps to his arms and his mouth went slightly dry.
...Guh. Just brought it home so much. (OMG - are the coming chapters married chapters!!?!?!?)
Damn it woman - you reduce me to Kelly every time. :o)
Author's Response: You can "Kelly" at me any time! Thank you! Hee. I couldn't resist some weddingfic! Won't they be so sweet together?
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 5: I know what I am
OMG --
Pam was reclining seductively against the pillows on the bed. Swathed around her slender hips like a skirt, she was wearing a fruit-patterned dish towel. Over her right breast was a matching pot-holder. On her left breast, jauntily waving at him, she had perched a fruit-patterned oven mitt. She was trying desperately not to smile.
I laughed right out loud at that (did NOT expect it)! That's hilarious -- and again, so exquisitely them. Happy sigh.
Author's Response:
I actually laughed when I thought of the idea (based loosely on real-life events, ahem). I imagine her "trying not to smile" look as something like her "I have good cards" look on Casino Night- when the joy is just pouring out despite her efforts. Won't they have fun together? "Exquisitely them" is such a nice thing to say- you are even eloquent in reviews! How do you manage that?
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 6: I am growing every day
I'm just sitting here beaming. Love the way Jim is sort of terrified of her - LOL. And oh wow, patting her belly.... God, please tell me we'll get to see a pregnant Pam some day (with Jim's baby, I should clarify), hee.
This is just spoiling me - clicking on chapter after chapter.
Author's Response: That is the nice thing about waiting and reading a WiP all at once, isn't it? (And since I have several more chapters planned, you can have the fun of anticipation, too!). :) I don't know if they will give us a baby Halpert, but they should. I love to think I've helped make you "beam". Thank you!
Date: June 26, 2007 Title: Chapter 7: I choose you
Wow - so much to love about this chapter. I really, really enjoyed reading such a realistic portrayal of them; I think it's easy for all of us to envision them living happily ever after with nary a bump in the road, but this rang really true.
And when she came out of the room wearing the dress, I (yet again) sucked in a breath. Lovely, lovely detail.
Thanks so much for this -- it was just amazing....
Author's Response:
Thank you so much for taking the time to write so many lovely things. I look forward to your comments because, being such a great writer, you convey how you felt about the pieces and that's what I love to know.
I think these two are going to be very happy together- but they are also flawed, damaged, insecure people (or, you know, fictional characters), and that means lots of potholes in the road of life. I'm glad that including some of that wasn't jarring amid the rest of the fluff. Thank you!!
Categories: Future, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 657 Read Count: 3035 ePub Downloads: 0
Date: June 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
Happy sigh. This was just lovely. Such an atmospheric kind of fic -- the descriptions of the heat and the humidity reallyl rang true. (And I live in the south, so believe me, I know allll about heat and humidity, hee.) Love the title of the painting (and the subtle call back to Gil/Business School).
Just a lovely, lovely piece!
Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Oneshot
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 634 Read Count: 4922 ePub Downloads: 1
Date: June 11, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1
I'm sitting here with this enormous, ridiculous grin on my face -- this is just pitch perfect: sweet, sexy, realistic...them. Love it. (And incidentally, it's nice to see a fic wherein they take it slow; I think they'd be inclined to do just that, at least for as long as they could manage it, heh....)
Terrific job, bitterpill!
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Present
Characters: Jim/Karen, Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Romance, Steamy
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 4 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 13580 Read Count: 30864 ePub Downloads: 6
Date: July 16, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1: New York Minute
First of all: So sorry it has taken me this long to leave you a proper review for this -- I have been stupidly busy and unable to read much fanfic at all. (DAMN YOU real life!!!) Second of all, I cannot believe this is your first attempt at writing fanfic! Apparently Smiley!Jim icon must have some magic powers or something, because this is terrific -- the details at the beginning totally conjured the image of the city, and their conversation in the hotel room was so believable. I also really like the way you've written Karen -- because I'd like to think she'd handle it this way. I think she has it in her....
Okay, next chapter! Wooo!
Author's Response:
[Susan blinks stupidly at the laptop screen. Smiley!Jim takes over]
Hi. Uh, hey thanks so much for commenting. I'm afraid that Susan is in the grip of some weird fangirl seizure, or something.
I mean, I hope she's okay.
*snaps fingers* ...Susan?
Date: July 16, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2: Hey, It's Good To Be Back Home Again
OMG. Such amazing insight into Jim here:
When he and Karen were together, he had enjoyed her company very much, but mostly he felt like an observer, like he was watching his life going forward from the sidelines. YES - I can totally see this.
A part of him just clicked off. He was numb, but the newness of everything in Stamford actually helped him to deal. He got up every day in his new apartment, breathed in and out, hid in new suits that were too large and wrote himself reminder notes to smile until it all just became habit. He didn’t have to consciously distance himself because a part of him was just… not there.
Another bit that just made my breath catch, because I really think it's spot-on (and it's a devastating glimpse into his psyche).
And this? The caption read, “I want you here.”
OMG OMG OMG OMG. You have turned me into Kelly Kapoor, just like that. OMG.
Loving this!!!!
Author's Response: I wished I could think of something more intelligent to say, but uh...OMG OMG OMG OMG. *squee* Seriously though, thank you for such a kind, detailed review. How'd you get to be so awesome? :-)!
Date: July 16, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Those Sweet Words
"She looked through the peephole to make sure that it was Jim and her heart soared when she saw him standing there. God, he looks so handsome."
Swear to god, when I read that I got that fluttery feeling in my belly -- you really capture that moment well; I could envision what it'd be like to look through the peep hole & see Jim Halpert, and...guh.
Love the image of him asleep on her chofa (that sounded dirty somehow), and their kitchen banter had me grinning. Then I full-on gasped out loud when he found her "Jim" playlist -- and, uh, clearly I have a sick mind, because I immediately assumed the Beyonce song would be "Naughty Girl." *snort*
This?
“I’m going to kiss you, okay?”
“Well, I wish you would.” Jim mouth turned up slightly in a very lopsided grin.
Oh holy god. Listen, you and Smiley!Jim icon totally know how to do the kissing scenes. Wow. This has just been so much fun to read! I'm kind of pathetically close to upset that there's just one chapter left...
Author's Response: Aw, thanks for such a sweet review. It's sad I had to look up the Beyonce song you mentioned and then....fjlksdjlskdflk Uh... *giggle* You are a naughty one, girl7! Yay! I'm so glad you're enjoying the story.
Date: July 16, 2007 Title: Chapter 4: Chapter 4: Drawings From the Eye
OMG. Wow. WOW. Now I get why you & Smiley!Jim icon love the kissing so much, because...damn. Wow. This: Right now,” he shifted anxiously trying to alleviate the tightness in his pants. Oooh… “this is the opposite of help. I’m not made out of wood here, you know?”
Unable to resist herself, Pam stole a glance briefly down in the direction of Jim’s lap. Her eyes returned quickly to his face, a smirking smile stretched across her lips, her eyebrow cocked.
“Not… made… entirely… of wood, Beesly.”
...absolutely killed me! You have just nailed their voices here, and this story ran the gamut from the hilarious to the tender (their hugging & the tears totally gave me tears in MY eyes) to the hot. Wow.
Don't mean to push, but...would you consider keeping this going? Because it is just incredible, really. And if you don't keep going with it, I am so totally looking forward to what you'll write next!
Author's Response: Aha! You have figured me and Smiley!Jim out! We are SO busted. Yes, we do enjoy the kissing. It's just so romantic, you know? I'm glad you liked this chapter, it was a lot of fun to write. I just sat back and let Jim and Pam do the talking (and smooching - yay!) in my head. That's weird, huh? Yeah. I thought so. :-)!
It is so kind of you to say that this story should continue. When I originally outlined it, it was less than three chapters, but as I was writing it just took on a life of its own. I think this part of the story is done for now. I mean, how many chapters filled with kissing could a person read? Heh. Seriously though, I sincerely appreciate your encouragement and your kind comments. It means a lot. Many, many thanks.
“I need someplace to stay.” She said this so softly he had to strain to hear her in the stillness of the evening, leaning toward her slightly. Something inside of him suddenly wanted to protect her.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related, Alternate Universe
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 10 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 33558 Read Count: 126570 ePub Downloads: 51
Date: July 31, 2007 Title: Chapter 1: Burn and beat
So I'm just now catching up on the fics I wasn't able to read before, and this....? WOW. You have an amazing, completely intriguing writing style, and the premise here is absolutely fascinating.
Must get to the next chapter....
Author's Response: lol wow thank you!! I'm so excited that you're reading my story! Please keep letting me know what you think, I'd love some feedback from you.
Date: July 31, 2007 Title: Chapter 2: Stillness and Snow
Okay, is it wrong that I find the image of Jim Halpert doing dishes to be delicious? Okay, thought so. :o)
This is really interesting -- I'm hooked!
Author's Response: haha I know, I have such a thing with Jim and domesticity...I find it really attractive. Sick, I know.
Date: July 31, 2007 Title: Chapter 3: Intricate lace
God, just continues to be beautifully written; seriously, much of your prose reads like poetry. Amazing!
Author's Response: thank you so much!