Just wanted to restate how much I love it when Jim sits in Larissa's room wondering about the roomie. That rang so true.

And "BZ" was inspired.

Another great installment. Will await the next chapter...impatiently.

Author's Response: Thanks, jazzfan!  You know you'll be the first to see the next chapter!

I just read this in one sitting and now I can't decide if I want you to write this chapter next or the "Gifts" chapter next. LOL
Both, please.
I'm really curious as to how Karen is going to react to this whole thing, and how Jim will react to her reaction. Plus, I really like the "strong" Pam.

Sorry it took me so long to get to the review of this. My very favorite thing about this is how you have Larissa as such a wise mother - she knows Jim and though she's protective, she also knows her own child's patterns well enough to not be blind. I like Mom Halpert. Can't wait to get the next one.

Author's Response: Thanks, jazz! I wasn't able to write as much as I hoped this weekend. I hope to have a draft by the end of the week. We'll see...

Woot! I liked what you did with this - it turned out well, and I'm totally in love with this paragraph: Laughing aloud, Jim shook his head and leaned forward, burying his grin in his palm. Jesus. She was still as indirect and ambiguous as ever but Pam was trying to tell him that she loved him. He was totally, completely, 95% positive of it.

Author's Response: Thanks, jazz!  And, as ALWAYS, thanks for your input!  The chapters always come out better after you have a whack at them!

Oh wow, just reading this for the first time. This is a great writing of Jim with Karen. There are several wonderful lines, but this one sums it up so heartbreakingly well for Jim: "He wonders if passion is just another childish idea he needs to get over."

Author's Response: Thanks, jazzfan. So much was left to our imaginations about the Jim/Karen relationship, that it's great to hear you think I got it right. And I especially like that you picked that line, cause for me, that was one of the recurring senses I got from Jim in S3. 

Most people think their parents are soulmates. Looks like Jim and Pam's kids are going to be wrong about that.

I just read this for the first time and I can't stop laughing. Thank you.

Author's Response: Yes! Do you remember how tense the boards were during this time?  I thought I was going to LOSE it!  You're a doll, thanks so much for leaving a review!

This is completely adorable. There's not a single line in there that doesn't ring true to Jim and Pam.

*applauds*

Author's Response: Thank you so much! If there\'s one goal I have, it\'s to keep this completely in character - and your validation means so very much. *takes a bow*

Oh, how lovely. I especially enjoyed the Highlights comments and the detail about the seats being all messed up - because it's so true! Please keep updating.

Okay, I'm going to leave a comment I should have left before, but it's a confession of sorts. The last time I was in London, I saw did every. single. one of these things except for the farm. Does that mean I'm related to Dwight? *is skeert* Also, Sweeney Todd may well be my favorite musical ever. "Have a little priest?"

Simple: first, the Tower of London, then the London Dungeons, then the Imperial War Museum, then 221b Baker Street, then 186 Fleet Street and on Monday I am going to Cogges Manor Farm Museum in Oxfordshire and finally, on Tuesday night I have arranged for Michael and I to take the Jack the Ripper tour.

Author's Response: Hi there, jazzfan - now, would being related to Dwight be the worst thing in the world? Thanks for your \'confession of sorts\', it made me chuckle! BA

Grrr. I just did this once and the internet ate it. Trying again. I so love what this story chooses to be, BA. There are so many cool little bits, but I think my favorite in this chapter is how Pam's afraid she won't convey the depth of her feeling in the "normal" kisses. That strikes me as something she might worry about at this point. You've done a great job pacing this, too. I can't wait to read the next chapter and I hope somebody tosses Simon out on his ear - Jim or Pam either one would work for me. Brava, and please write fast. *grin*

Author's Response: Thanks for reviewing, jazzfan! Sometimes the internet hates me too :( I also liked the idea of Pam not trusting that her kisses would adequately convey her feelings and so am tickled pink that you thought this was in character. I\'m working on the next part...can\'t promise that it\'ll be done quick time though. Sorry! BA

Holy crap, this is awesome. You've really got Pam's voice (at least as I imagined it). I loved every single word, but this took my breath away:

He leans against the doorframe, his arms folded casually across his chest. The towel around his waist hangs low, so I can see a thin strip of paler skin that hasn’t seen the sun in years. Now that I’m looking, it’s like I can’t stop.

He just watches me with a small smile on his face. I try to look away, try to act interested in something else, but it’s nearly impossible. His hair is damp and messy and I want to plunge my fingers into it. I know all it will take is a tug on that towel and he could be hard and hot against me, smelling gloriously clean, doing things to me that aren’t.

But he stays where he is. Almost like a dare. Or an invitation

Okay, I'm hooked. Please keep writing. It's disturbing, and a little hard to follow sometimes, but I can't wait to read the next chapter.

Author's Response: :D Thank you. New chapter coming soon.