Jim's basketball game with the C.F.O. (not his actual initials) gets interrupted with news from what happened at Poor Richard's; he reacts accordingly.
10 I simply have NO idea how Pam could let him walk out that door without a few more hours of 'togetherness'. Seriously. Karen or no Karen. But then again, maybe that's why Colette is certain I'm satan. ;-) So well written dear, it really gets me in that area where my heart is supposed to be. :-D
Author's Response:
Amen to that, sister! And if you are Satan, then...well, I'll sell you my soul if you promise never to end Squirrel. :o) That story is so freaking brilliant - have read the lastest chapters but haven't reviewed because I've been thinking about just why it works so well, and I wanted to be able to articulate it semi-coherently. So look for a long review from me in the next few days, when I get a chance to catch up.
Thanks again for reviewing!
10 Oh, I would argue that this Karen is just as captivating- I mean, at least Jim is finding it truly hard to break it to her! In Squirrel he'll feel a bit more relieved! (But then again, I marked my story as AU, so I guess I was allowed to make Karen a bit harder than perhaps she's really meant to be....)
Either way, I was delighted to see a new chapter. Looking forward to the final two!!!!
Well in Squirrel, I woudln't have a problem with Jim dumping her all coldy - a la Katy. And I'm not sure your Karen is that much AU, based on some of the deleted scenes. Almost ripping down that flier? Eeeeeee.
Thanks again for reviewing!
Jim checks his voicemail after the cocktail party.
10 wow - karen really is a bitch, isn't she? Please don't let Jim put up with this crap for much longer!! New chapter soon?? Please?? Good job!
Written for PuffingNoise's Improv!Fic elements, which are listed at the end. Pure fluff. :)
10 aww...that was fun!! Great job - when I first saw those 5 I thought "how in the world.....?"
But you did it!!!! :-)
Hee, thanks mox! I'm glad you liked it!
The aftermath of Cocktails (NOT part of my AU universe).
10 Very good! Now you know, it doesn't have to end all angsty; just write that telephone call as chapter 2!! :-)
10 I hope this is a letter she sends to him. Because she totally should have, the big wuss. ;-)
Good job on writing under pressure! Sorry you day is going so sucky!! *hugs*
Yup, it’s a post-Cocktails fic! With a bit of a twist. Karen does a bad thing, and Jim is about to suffer the consequences…10 Ooooh - you are so cruel to actually document nice moments between Jim and Karen. It actually hurts to read it. Hope you are planning on making this up to me in the next chapters!!!
Author's Response:
I know I'm cruel! As I was writing I kept thinking, "Ew. I need to stop giving Jim and Karen cute dialogue. EW." I actually deleted some of it, but I just figured that Jim would have cute dialogue with a rock, you know?
But I will definitely begin the process of making it up to you in the next chapter. I figure there will be a couple more chapters after this one. Gotta draw it out, you know? (p.s. getting reviews from you makes me SO happy)
10 Roy is hysterically funny/drunk here - nice work! Now get Pam and Jim together! ;-)
Author's Response: Thanks! Yay! I was worried about Roy, because I've never written him before. Actually, I've never really written "drunk" anyone before. As for Pam and Jim, if you ask Moxie, I will have to do it! Maybe not in chapter 3, but we'll see about chapter 4 :)
Sometimes chapters give you a beating while you are trying to craft them, but if you stick to it - it's usually well worth the wait. This chapter was well worth the wait. I can't wait for the next chapter - nice, nice job!!!
Author's Response: Squeee! Thanks moxie! I'm sure the same will be true for the next chapter of Squirrel McPants :)
10 You did a great job with Karen. She got to leave with a bit of dignity.
Definitely looking forward to chapter 6!!!!!
*squee!*
Sorry. It's necessary for me to squee whenever I get a review from you, because I'm a crazy fangirl of yours. Thanks so much!
10 aiiiiigh!! Cliffhanger does NOT describe it. Shan, what are you trying to do to me!??? I can't write Squirrel when I'm all in knots like this!! ;-)
Can you give this girl a shake for me? She's missing SOO much good 'taking care of Jim' action!!!!
Other than killing me, very good!
Oh nooooooooooooooo! If you can't write squirrel then I'll have to update asap ;-)
It was so tempting to have her clean him up, but I just felt like they were too awkward around each other for him to believably let her "tend to his wounds"
10 Lovely - just lovely! It was a great talk and I look forward to the fireworks after the police leave!! :D
Author's Response: Thanks moxie! I think the fireworks are going to start while the police are still there... just maybe not the kind you're expecting ;)
10 Oh that was soooo sweet! I completely loved it! :-) And the only way I would have noticed the 5 elements was because I was specficially looking for them - you worked them in perfectly! I'm happy to let you keep the crown! (for now, anyway!) :-)
Author's Response:
YAY!! Oh good - because I really thought I was being uber-obvious.
I actually could be wearing a crown today if I wanted. I have a bunch of Happy New Year tiaras (complete with glitter and white feathers) on my desk (LONG STORY). Maybe I should put one on!! LOL!
10 Oh colette - this is the first fanfic I've ever read that actually almost made me cry! How can you be so wonderful!??!!
The songs were absolutely perfect, and you know I love the name Lily - perfect story, really!
(and don't even get me started on the idea of Jim as a dad....don't tell me that he isn't destined to have daughters!!)
10 That was a damn perfect story, NEJ --> except for the part where he doesn't see Roy leave. ;-) I would love to read more of this!!!!!
Author's Response: Ah, but who am I to let Jim off the hook by letting him see Roy leave? I'm just jumping on the Let's Torture Jim bandwagon...Thanks for reading!
But Jim likes the way Jim's room is, and if it's only a few strokes, he can pretend it's all still the same.
Jim tries to paint his room one day, but never quite finishes the job.
10 Oh, that was so pretty - why did I see this before???
10 hehe - I'll review even without the cast mention. :-) That was a great little slice of Jim life. And I really need the breath of fresh air that was Old!Happy!Jim. Where is that boy??? Doesn't he know how much he's needed??
Great work!
Post Cocktails. Pam shows up on Jim's doorstep. Spoilers for Cocktails obviously.
My first fanfic! Reviews would be nice!
9 Short, sweet and simple - and a very nice first attempt.
Author's Response: Thanks, i really appreciate complements from my favorite author!
10 Oh, damn you, sharky - you can't just end it here!!!
Not fair. *sniff* Not bloody fair at all. :(
10 oh, and I suppose you think you are going to get out of letting us know what was in the letter as well as missing Pam and Jim's wedding????
Think again missy!! ;-)
You did a great job. Seriously.
10 A very nice twist to the expected story. Go Pam!!!
Author's Response: We need official GO PAM! pom poms, I think.
Once upon a time, Prince Charming plucked you out of shy teenage obscurity, and you expected to live happily ever after.
10 haha! completely delightful!!
Author's Response: Thanks, moxie! I was in the mood for fluff, and you don't get much fluffier than fairy princesses.
10 I am very afraid. :X :-)
You think you are being funny - pushing the "secret" on to me - well, we'll see who's laughing soon enough... ;-)
Author's Response: You're a little shocked by how it all came out yourself, aren't you? I can't wait to see what Sophia does with it. Oooooooh.
Pam takes care of Jim after he'd been hit by Roy. Takes place after "Cocktails".
10 awww.....that felt so nice. :-) Warm fuzzies are so needed right now - you did a great job!!!
Author's Response: Thanks so much! I'm glad you liked it!
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