Set during the finale.
Her head starts to hurt because he's saying all the wrong things.
10 This was very well written and real. I've always felt a bit bad for Karen; it was never her fault that Jim put her between himself and Pam. I also think that your story depicts a real relationship and a real man. We all know Jim doesn't have the best track record with women that aren't Pam. I think this certainly is a last attempt by both of them to make it work, although I'm sure Jim knows deep down that he shouldn't be there with her.
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?
8 I LOVED LOVED LOVED this story.
Like another reviewer mentioned, I like how you have kept the characters realistic. I like it more when I can relate to them as the Pam and Jim we've gotten to know through the series, and you encapsulated that.
The facebook thing was great. I so know what it means to wait for that "special someone's" profile to show up( mine hasn't shown up yet, but I'm optimistic)
I love Italy and Roma and I am always sceptical when someone choses to use it as a backdrop, seeing Roma is a character in herself. You use Roma as if you're in a dialogue with her and it gives the story so much.
I particularly liked the part where Jim was standing in the sixtine chapel thinking about Pam. And the Bocca della Verita` piece was so good, both with Pam alone and with them together. I also loved the picture with the petals falling around them as they first meet.
Bottom line: A great story!
Author's Response:
Oh wow!! Thank you for the wonderful (bellismo!) review. You are so generous in your compliments-- thank you!! I have to say that you picked all my favourite bits as your own, which warms my heart. There were times where I would be completely lost in the story, imagining (perhaps) myself as Rome watching them come together. It was such a treat to write this fic. The story really moved me, and I'm glad to see people feel connected to it and felt that it was genuinely realistic. Again, thank you so much for the lovely review.
Jim and Pam have 24 hours together before he leaves for Stamford. A lot can happen when you're on borrowed time.6 This is a really good read. Stumbled across it yesterday and I spent the better part of the night reading it. The hour-structure is great. It makes me truly feel like time is running out and I cannot wait to see what happens in the last hours.
7 Hahaha.....I'm at work, trying to keep the laughing to a minimum, but you've made that quite difficult.
Great twist bringing Dwight into the conversation.
What if Jim never went to Stamford? What if Pam started making life changes a little sooner?
An AU look at season 3.
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8 Every time I think I cannot possibly read another "Jim/Pam getting together" story something like this turns up. That was superb. I loved how slow you got them together. The conversation in the break room was so much fun to read, and Pam growing into her own in New York was very believable. Love it, but am slightly worried about the next turn of events.
Wow. I think this must be one of the best stories I've read here. IT summarizes their relationship in such a poignant and effective style. I don't know how to properly describe it, but it's like I read a feeling and not just words, and that's really difficult to accomplish. So congrats on a GREAT story.
Hi.
I was so glad to see a story from you, and seeing you've been so kind and reviewing my story lately I really wanted to return the favour. I agree with JamLover 101, this really is a creative idea. Please keep writing. I've always felt that it was a shame that the only true friend Jim has in the office was Pam. I like the idea of someone else seeing his struggle and actually encouraging him to pursue her.
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I really enjoy writing, though I\'m struggling at times since I don\'t speak english nor do I live in an english speaking country :) But it\'s a really fun way to improve my english and who could resist writing about Jim and Pam? I\'ll try my best to keep updating regularly, and I\'m also looking forward to a new chapter of momentary courage! Thanks again for reviewing, it means a lot!!
I decided I love every time someone writes about Jon, and he's become a real character on this site. So I kept thinking about writing JAM's growing relationship during the seasons through telephone conversations with Jon and Jim, and sometimes even his mom and his sister Lisa. Pam might even call once or twice...who knows. :P It's all dialogue BTW, since it's phone conversations. Interesting way to tell a story.
10 I hope you plan to continue this. It's great. I love how Jon is worried about Jim. Can't wait to read the conversation they have after Jim tells her.
I liked this. Jon's last line in particular. I also hope to hear more from Mom Halpert. The jungle voicemail was fun. Update soon please :)
NOW COMPLETE!!!
"Jim, why don't you tell Pam how you really feel?"
Jim and Pam deal with the stuff that comes with being on a hit show...talk shows, radio call-ins, and press junkets. They say there's no such thing as bad publicity, but is that really the case? Watch as Jim and Pam deal with being in the public eye and under the thumb of manipulative network producers. The story is told through interviews, transcripts, web pages and photos.
You have caught my attention. This is really good stuff. The story is creative and funny, and it's written in an attractive style.
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Pisa. I'm really glad that you like this story.
10 This is such an intriguing story. Not a word is redundant. I cannot wait to see what comes next.
Author's Response: Thanks so much, Pisa. I appreciate your enthusiastic review.
Yes...an update. I was so pleased to see another chapter. I think I've said it before, but I have to say it again...I LOVE THIS STORY!!
I think it's so intriguing the way you shift focus between different people. The structure of this story is superb. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE update soon!
Author's Response: Thanks so much for your review and I'm so glad to hear your feedback about the structure. I worry sometimes that it gets confusing. Thanks again for your kind words.
“Pam and I have hurt a lot of people, but mostly we’ve hurt each other. There’s no coming back from that.”9 WOW, just WOW. I needed a drink at the end of that one. This chapter is impossible to put down. When you think it can't possibly get any worse, it does. Poor Jim.
Some of my favorite parts:
"But he hit rock bottom a long time ago, and his life wasn’t looking up. Maybe because he just found a shovel and kept digging"
Brilliant!
" Too bad he didn’t have the guts to suddenly cut production. Besides, a shocking finale didn’t really fit the style of the Jim Halpert Show. Much more appropriate for a midseason drop no one even noticed"
Great analogy!
And then the entire phonecall to his brother. Heartbreaking.
I cannot wait to read the next chapter.
Author's Response: Thanks, Pisa! I\'m glad you enjoyed the chapter! Thanks for taking the time to point out parts you liked...it really helps me! I\'ll hope you\'ll continue to enjoy the story.
I liked this. So nice that you captured a side of Angela that I can actually get on board with. I'd like to know more about what she's thinking. Good work. Nice style.
Author's Response: I\'ve always felt like there\'s this other side to Angela, one she keeps hidden because her reputation is more important to her than anything else. I\'m glad you liked it.
8 Hi
It's time I reviewed this story. First let me just say that I really like it. I imagine that this is how Jim and Pam could have been like if they'd embraced big city life. I actually think I like them even more as modern and urban city-dwellers.
I love how you've placed them in London, which is one of my favorite cities. The idea of them at the National Gallery was very real. I can imagine Pam spending a lot of time there. And I love how you singled out the portrait of Emily Bronte . I can imagine Wuthering Heights being a favorite of Pam's. So sweet that Jim remebered.
Some of my favorite lines:
"She knew that she would never be able to take it slow with Jim; it would be all or nothing and Pam wasn’t sure if she could live with herself if they failed. "
I think that's exactely how Pam felt after Casino Night. Good description.
" Pam, as was often the case, found herself looking at the small and unassuming portrait of Emily Bronte and not for the first time thought that the young woman pictured looked as though she wanted to escape the frame."
This is so true. I've seen that picture a couple of times and there is something uncomfortable over Emily Bronte. I think you caught this nicely.
"She kept staring ahead as she felt his fingers touch her own. He rubbed the pad of his thumb against the underside of her index finger and slowly, achingly slow, she let his hand envelope her own. It was enough. In the small gap that separated them and out of view of everyone, they held hands and it had rendered them both speechless."
Awhhhhh......so sweet.
Please update soon. I cannot wait for that drink with Michael and Dwight.
Author's Response: Thanks Pisa for your generous review. I’m pleased that you are enjoying the story and that my view of how Pam felt after Casino Night didn’t seem way off to you. Re the portrait of Emily Bronte...it staggers me that someone with such a passionate and soulful voice could look so unassuming in that painting. Whenever I\'m at the National Gallery I go and look at it and I simply cannot reconcile the woman pictured with what I imagine the creator of one of the most powerful novels of the time, if not of all time would be like. I hope you enjoy the next chapter.BAx
Author's Response: Thanks Pisa for your generous review. I’m pleased that you are enjoying the story and that my view of how Pam felt after Casino Night didn’t seem way off to you. Re the portrait of Emily Bronte...it staggers me that someone with such a passionate and soulful voice could look so unassuming in that painting. Whenever I\'m at the National Portrait Gallery I go and look at it and I simply cannot reconcile the woman pictured with what I imagine the creator of one of the most powerful novels of the time, if not of all time would be like. I hope you enjoy the next chapter.BAx
10 This is one of my all time favorite stories. Keep up the amazing work.
Author's Response: Wow! Thanks, Pisa. I am so pleased that people seem to be enjoying this story and reviews such as the ones you have been generous enough to leave, keep me motivated to write more. Next part is 99% written and so hopefully I\'ll get it posted soon. Can\'t wait to hear what you think. BAx
I've said it before, but I'm gonna say it again...I simply LOVE these two in London. It gets me thinking about other European cities I'd like to see them visit.
Anyway...this is such a sweet story and I like that you're not rushing things. Keep up the excellent work!
Author's Response: Hey there Pisa. Thanks for your review, I really appreciate it. I think you could be onto something - perhaps your idea is an MTT Challenge in the making. Jim and Pam - the European Tour. Each chapter built around a new city. Sounds fab! BAx
Jim knows why he dates Karen.I really liked this piece. It is written in a very attractive style. The necklace-motif was creative.
Author's Response: Thank you very much!
7 Looking forward to the next chapter. I think you captured the "feeling" of a conflicted Pam very well.
Two thumbs up :)
Author's Response: Thanks for the awfully sweet comment. I have been reading Momentary Courage too and I really like it! I am looking forward to the reviews from the next chapter I will put up too!
8 Awhhh....you brought a lump to my throat. I think you've captured Pam's feelings so well. I look forward to the next chapter. Keep up the GOOD work!
Author's Response: Aww, so glad it moved you and that it seemed to fit Pam post Casino Night. It really was such an emotional ime for the two fo them both, and trying to capture it is difficult. I appreciate the comment!
An idea I had while I was sooo angry at Jim in the 3rd season. Sort of a Beach Games Pam confession except she's a lot angrier. Takes place during Cocktails after Pam and Roy break up. Never written angst before either. First time for everything
I liked this. I've never really thought about it, but I guess to be a heart-breaker and a paper salesman doesn't make you a tree's best friend.
Hehe...very creative.
8 Wow...if this is pointless fluff, then please keep the pointless fluff coming. Such a consise and well written piece. Loved it!
Jim, Pam, and a series of bedroom conversations.6 Ohhhh....liked this very much. I can imagine them having a conversation like that. Creative spin on Pam's cardigans :) I hope I get to read more of these.
Author's Response: I\'m glad you liked it! I have a few more in the works. Thanks for reading!
8 This was so much fun. I'm so annoyed we'll probably never get to see what went down the day after Toby left. I definitely think you've come up with a very likely scenario. Loved the "lamas" joke, and the ending was just perfect.
Author's Response: Thanks! I\'m glad you enjoyed it. :D
For a story that takes place entirely between the sheets, this is some romantic stuff. Sweet and hot writing all wrapped into one.
I see that others have commented on the birds. I loved this line:
"his soundtrack has been replaced with the hopeful tones of birds hesitant to come forward before sunrise"
Author's Response: Thank you so much, Pisa!