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I can't begin to describe what I felt when reading this.  It's paced perfectly, I love the originality of it, and the emotion they were feeling really, truly was translated to the reader.  This is my absolute favorite story of all time.  Period.  The end :)

Author's Response: Thank you! Very high praise, indeed! But I'm sure once you have read some of the other, very fantastic stories on this website, you'll have "new" absolute favorite stories of all time. Thanks so much for reading!

I don't normally respond to author's responses, but when I said it was my favorite of all time, I meant it.  I read nearly every story that comes across this site, and it's still just it for me.  I can't explain it, but this one really, really got inside me.  (oops...TWSS!)

Author's Response: Well, then, all I can say is thank you VERY much, I am very flattered, and I am glad you enjoyed the story. :)

Thanks for letting us know :-)  I'm anxiously awaiting the next installment.  This is such a great story.

Author's Response: Thanks for responding to this! I cannot believe my computer did that...I have the worst luck with these machines. lol

Wow, what a beautifully written scene!!!  Honestly, it was perfect.  The whole story has been so believable and in character.

Author's Response: Thanks so much, Annika!  I was working really hard to keep them in character.  I feel like they're about the simple things, you know?  Thanks for reviewing :)

This one, he thinks, who might be the one mothers tell their sons about.

This one.

Pam Beesley.

I love this.  Made me tear up.

Hi there, I think I saw the post that maybe got you banned, but I have to say that I was silently cheering for you after I read it.  I loved your honesty, and I love you writing:)  I'm mesmerized by this story, thank you for that.

Author's Response:

Annika, thank you SO much for saying that! The post that got me banned was the one warning the two previous posters not to break a rule they were both breaking. So yeah, it was a bit snarky but not too bad, right? Argh.

Thanks so much for the review! 

I love this story, just like I love all your others.  I'm on the edge of my seat!

Author's Response: Thank you so, so much. I really love the encouragement I get here, you have no idea...

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Wow, how do you do it?  You get them exactly right.  Stellar!

You know, I'd never read this story.  I was reading through the reviews, and I wondered if it could possibly be as good as everyone said it was.  Yeah.  It is that good.  I found myself laughing one moment and crying in the next moment, just like it is when I watch the show during certain episodes.  You captured perfectly the absolute unwavering, unselfish love that Jim has for Pam.  I can only hope to be loved like that someday.  Thank you for such a beautifully written work of art.  You have the gift. :)

Author's Response:

Holy cow, I'm choked up!  Annika, thank you so much for such a sweet review!  Funny, sometimes I check out reviews, too, to see what other people think of a story before I read it - especially a long one like this.  I can't even say how great this makes me feel.  The whole process of writing this story has been a great experience for me and a very good exercise for atrophied writing muscles.  When you're sitting alone in your apartment on a Sunday and the entire day goes by while you're struggling with dialogue or how to describe something or just whether to leave something in or take it out - well, you can lose your mind a little.  So, it's just me and my story here for the longest time and then when it comes time to finally post it, I feel like I'm taking my clothes off in front of an audience and trust me, that would be fun for no one! 

A long, long time ago, a teacher told me I had the gift.  I guess I haven't heard that since, um, 1977?  Yeah, 30 years.  Thank you so, so much for this.  I hope you enjoy the epilogue.

Okay, is it just me?  Or is it pretty hot to think of Jim saying the word fuck.  Sorry, just had to get that out there.  On a more civilized note however, I truly am enjoying your story and really looking forward to the next update:)

Hey Daoust, great story so far!  (I'm STD on the other site, just so you know!)  You're so much fun to read, and it's really well written :)

Author's Response: Well thanks soo much for reading this. So far my predictions are holding out to be correct.  Not quite hitting home with the fanfic audience.  But now that I'll got a new ( and I think probably better ) chapter up we'll see if that draws anyone else into it. 

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Thank you, thank you, thank you for the update.  I've been missing this story.

Author's Response: You're welcome, Annika.  Thank you!

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I think this is a great idea!  Can't wait for updates!

Author's Response: Thanks.  It's been kicking around in my head for awhile now, and I got the motivation to write it last night.