A look at what might have happened between The Job and 'round about Money. Lots of steam in the beginning, then some angst for good measure.
10 I love this ending, and I love all three of your stories (to date). Keep writing! Also, it's really great how you update your stories so quickly.
Author's Response: Oh, grapejelly . . . I can\'t stand the idea of a story out there unfinished. Fortunately, I love writing them. Unfortunately, I get obsessed and ingore just about everything else. Ah well. Thanks for reading it and taking the time to review!
Your parents seem to really like her, and she blushes when she hears that she's the first girl you've ever brought home. She's adorable when she blushes, and you add it to the ever growing list of things you love about her.
8 Sweet.
Author's Response: Thanks!
MEMBER'S CHOICE - Katy and Jim are still dating during Jim’s “Email Surveillance” BBQ. When Pam sees them together it lights a fire under her.I forgot to mention in my first review, I read Up in Seth's Room, too! And I totally thought of it when I saw the title of your story. Cool.
Author's Response: No way! I don\'t remember many specifics about that book but just that it made my 13-year-old self blush. Thanks for the comments!
10 No, thank you! This is my favorite story of yours; I just love it. Please, please write another story soon!
Author's Response: Thanks grapejelly. Glad you enjoyed this one. It was fun to write. Thanks for reviewing!
10 PLEASE another chapter or two to wrap things up. I want to hear them reveling in their newfound love. This is my favorite of your stories, which is really saying something. Lovely!
Author's Response: Ah, grapejelly. Glad you liked this one. Thanks so much for your review -- sorry I\'m so slow in responding . . . very behind.
9 I can hardly wait for chapter 3!
9 Oooh, a promising beginning. I can't wait to read the rest!
9 I really like this story. The dialog sounds true, and I like how there's not too much angst (at least, so far!), and Jim & Pam are already reconnecting. Can't wait for the 2nd part!
Author's Response: Thanks grapejelly!! The angst is pretty much over. I mean - it's not all resolved - but it's not going to take a downward turn either. I'm so glad you liked it!
Imagine Jim’s confession on Casino Night never happened and Pam actually made it down the aisle on June 10th . . . only to say “I don’t”.9 I really like the premise and the beginning you've written. Can't wait to read the rest!
10 I vote for the SpongeBob marathon. They're only kids once. :-)
Seriously, I love your stories, all of them. You make Jim & Pam seem so real, and so lovable. You don't gloss over the angsty stuff, but you don't dwell on it, and you always make them so sweet together.
Can't wait to read more!
Author's Response: Thanks, grapejelly. Yeah, I love angst from time to time, but too much can just sort of rip your heart out, can\'t it? Thanks for reading and reviewing! I\'m slow in my responses, but I do appreciate every review!
10 I don't know what you're worried about -- I love this chapter! Jim is loving and even passionate, but not pushy or pouty or even very angsty. Pam realizes that while she is starting to realize that she has true feelings for Jim, she needs to be sure before acting on them. Jim doesn't leave for his trip without saying goodbye (like I was afraid he would). And he lets Pam know how he feels about her before he goes (like I was afraid he wasn't). Overall, I thought it was great!
I will say, you're really making us wait for the payoff with this one! And I don't just mean the smut. Just that moment when we know Jim and Pam are together. But I'm sure it will be worth the wait. :-)
Author's Response: Thanks grapejelly! Yeah, I couldn\'t have Jim leave without saying goodbye and I couldn\'t have him say goodbye without another hot kiss. Just sayin.
And, yes, this story is much slower to build to the steam than my others. Hell, in \"Sheet Music\" I think they had sex 3 times in the first chapter! But be patient, my little friend. All will be revealed in time... Thanks again for your review!
10 I love this chapter! I love the heart-to-heart talks and baring of souls even more than the smut, I think.
9 I really like your story! Pam and Jim seem pretty in character. This seems like a very realistic portrayal of how their first date might have gone. Nice smut, too. :-)
Author's Response: Thank you for your nice review! I\'d been thinking about how they got from \"its a date\" to being so comfortable with each other for a long time and I finally decided to just write it down. This is my first fanfic, so I appreciate your kind words!
Just a little wedding fluff/drablle that flowed tonight :) Might turn into a few chapters or it might not!
10 Love, love it. Such nice fluff. Love how Jim says, "Absolutely I do" instead of just "I do." Made me remember my own wedding and get all teary. Thanks for writing this.
10 Wow.
Author's Response: Short but sweet! Thanks grapejelly!
10 wendolf, you have quickly become my very favorite writer on this site. Here's what I love about your stories: Jim and Pam act and talk like Jim and Pam; their relationship is sweet and loving but also fiery and fun, just like it should be; you take familiar parts of the show and then make them turn out better than they did originally; you don't make the stories super, super long, but neither do you skimp on Jim and Pam's emotional and relational journey; you update early & often! I am always left with a good feeling after I read your stories. This one is no exception -- this Jim that you wrote is soooo sexy. (Much sexier than a Jim that is written as well-hung and a sexual virtuoso, imho.) I just want to say thanks for writing these wonderful stories and to humbly request that you continue to do so!
Author's Response: Wow, grapejelly . . . that is really so flattering. Thank you. I can\'t tell you how much it means to any writer to get that kind of feedback. I mean, any comments are good, but specifics are especially valued. I\'m so glad that the things I struggle to capture are the things that work for you -- the Jim and Pam voices, the dynamic of their relationship, the length, the sexiness. I agree about Jim . . . there is something so hot about a Jim who is just eager to please but not desperate or clingy. It\'s so much fun to write a fantasy man like that. Anyway, I truly appreciate your comments and hope you\'ll continue reading!
8 I like it, and I would like to see more.
10 I love this story, and I really miss the updates! I'm dying to know how things play out in this AU between Jim and Pam. Please update as soon as you can. I'm not above begging...
10 Something about this version of Jim is really hot. More please!
Author's Response:
It may be the "bad boy" with a soft-side that we all love and crave...without the inevitable heartbreak of course ;)
Honestly, I stole a bit of my ex's traits and blendid them with the Jim we all know and love.
thank you for the review!
9 I really like this story! Are you going to add more chapters, or is it complete?
Author's Response: Originally there was only going to be four chapters. Then when I started writting, I felt I needed to break it up into more. I\'m having a beta reader go over chapter 4 and hope to have it posted later today. Glad you like it.
Jim's been acting a little strange these days.10 Continue, continue! I really enjoyed the first chapter. And who knows how long it will take the writers to give us what we want!?
Author's Response: Okay everybody! I have an idea. Unfold kind of beat me to it (see why I wanted to wait for the writers? they\'re continually surprising me) but my take is a little different, so...let\'s see what I can come up with instead of working today. Until I\'m given a \'formal warning\' anyway :D
10 LOVE it.
Author's Response: :) Thanks!
10 LOVE it. I never get tired of first-date fic, and yours is especially nice. Great characterization of Jim & Pam, very realistic scenario. Well done!
9 I like it a lot! Short and sweet. Nice ending -- you can see the affection but also the pain between Pam and Jim at that moment.
Author's Response: Yea, so much pain. It BETTER lead to so much HAPPINESS before the end of the season if you know what I mean!