Reviewer: Jen74 Signed 
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Date: December 13, 2006
Title: Chapter 2: Chapter 2 - What She Does
I think that probably some people might think that Laryssa was a bit intrusive in the way that she handled the situation, but I can honestly see myself doing something like that if I had the same relationship with one of my kids that she has with Jim. Based on what you wrote, I doubt she has really ever interfered to this level before, but she knew what she was doing, and seemed to sort of know that he probably wouldn't kill her for this. It's not out of the realm of possibility for a parent , (imho a mom) to do this.
I like how he ran into her arms in the kitchen. Very sweet. I am also intrigued at how Thanksgiving will play out, because she has hit the nail on the head with the similiarities between Jim and Pam. Can't wait for the update.
Author's Response: Yeah, Larissa has definitely been a "I trust my kids to work out their issues" kind of mom, being there to listen/advise, etc - but not doing the dirty work. I think (hope!) I left enough clues that showed she knew what she was doing wasn't something she was entirely comfortable with, but she just couldn't stand to sit back and watch her son be so miserable. Not when there was something she could do to help. (At least she thought she had greater chance of helping than hurting!)
Had Larissa not immediately liked Pam (and really, who wouldn't?) I don't think she would have invited her over. Like she said to Jim in the parking lot, she was amazed how quickly Pam won her over, given that she's on Jim's side!
And while I know I would freak if MYmom ever tried a stunt like that, my mom is also in no way as cool as Jim's mom. (No offense to my mom.) We just don't have that kind of relationship. But like you said - Jim and Larissa are close (but not in a creepy way!), and in that position I would have done the same thing, too. Parents do all sorts of crazy things for their kids' happiness, don't they?
Onward to Thanksgiving - thanks for the review!!
