Typical slow days at the office with the Ladies of Dunder Mifflin.
Okay, I've decided. You have to finish this story asap! I don't care if it's 50 chapters, I can't take it anymore. I have my suspicions about how it ends, but it's really tough waiting. You have killed me for stories in progress. From now on, I will only read completed ones. (yeah right).
Seriously though, amazing job, keeping all these characters and personalities straight, thinking up dares and questions, and although I was curious, I loved how Phyllis forfieted that question. Did not expect that. I love how it involves the ensamble but I still feel like I'm reading about Jim and Pam. And although we wouldn't be able to "see" something like this on the show, (because of the email thing) I feel like this is how it would happen. Good show, my friend!
AARGH! The pressure! But just 50 chapters? THAT should be easier than 15,000. I'm hoping by the time I get to chapter 15, you guys will pay me hard cash to just stop writing.
Phyllis may have forfeited the question but I guarantee you that the Email in question will be made public before this is all over!
I'm sorry, I can't take it anymore. I just have to know what will happen. Hope it works out like I think it will. Bravo for keeping us going with this story. It is really clever. Talk about Cliffhangers!!! I am a bit worried about Pam trying to get into Jim's computer though, someone might see. hee hee. can't wait for the next chapter. BTW, Phillis in this story is awesome!! But tricky still.
Author's Response:
You can't take it anymore? Think about poor me! Every day I sit down going "How the hell am I going to get them out of this one!" Very Tricky!
I too am Lovin it, lovin it, lovin it, but am also confused as to why Jim is so angry. Maybe it's something to come? I also re-read past chapters, but I think I still missed it. Thank goodness it hasn't lessened my enjoyment. This really is a great story.
Author's Response:
Jim's anger will be explained next chapter! I'm writing as fast as I can! Thank you for reading past chapters though! That's so nice!!!
Okay, so every, EVERY time you leave us hanging it's a great cliffhanger. But this one?? Oh my, Karen, what have you done! Does she know who she's talking to?? These are Pam's friends, and I can't wait to see how all, including Pam, reacts. When are Pam and Jim going to get time to talk? Karen needs to be put in her place. She has to know what the crying was about, so this is just mean.
So, officially, I have spent way too much time reading and thinking about this story. Good Job!
Teresa!!! I LOVE YOU! You are so right on the money! She has made a big mistake. BIG. That's right, they ARE Pam's friends!!! That's just going to bite her in the ass. Luckily, she has a nice caboose!
I will say this for Karen though...she did not read Kelly's PamSecret so she doesn't YET know about the crying on Luau day.
And cliffhangers? Don't even get me started on cliffhangers! I looooove cliffhangers. I'm pretty sure the last chapter in this story will end with someone jumping off a cliff... or maybe.... Angela pushing Meredith off a cliff... hmmm...
That ..... is...... AWESOME! I just can't say, well, that's not only a great twist, but I never would have thought about the guys getting them back. It feels like you just added a potential for 30 more chapters
Author's Response: Yeah! And then Pam will have to get Jim back! Woohoo! Add 30 more chapters! If it all goes according to plan this game will NEVER end!
I really love this story. Don't know what it is exactly, but I love the idea of them playing this game at work while no one else knows. great idea
Author's Response: That was my favorite thing about the last place I worked. We played Movie Quiz all day long and my boss never knew!
Wow. At first I thought, "this is totally out of character for Ryan." Then, after thinking about it, I realized that I don't think any of us really knows Ryan well. This really could be him. I've always felt there was more to his relationship with Kelly than any of us could see, and you captured that wonderfully. I like how he didn't feel the need to defend or explain his relationship with her, but was abrupt enough and annoyed enough to put Jim in his place. When I first came upon this story, I thought, "This will be an interesting view," and it certainly was. Enjoyed it much!!
I was just wondering, after tonight's episode, what Pam's work would look like had it been completly honest. You painted that picture perfectly. Pun intended. I also liked your depiction of the instructor. It is so true, and very good advice.
Author's Response: hehe.. i love puns.. glad you liked!
Have to admit, I was a bit nervous. Nice ending. Especially Pam's last line.
I too, was very impressed. Sometimes I think stories with elements seem forced in places, meaning you can tell what the elements are without reading them, but each element you used fit in perfectly. Wouldn't have been able to pick them out.
You spend your days watching other people fumble over themselves and wade through life without having to actually live your own.
Response to the Documentary Crew challenge!
This challenge was my submission because although I am almost sure that the doc crew will utimately have something to do the union of Jim and Pam, I could not imagine how. I needed some of the great minds here to figure it out. I too, loved the Tim/Dawn moment and was tickled by your use of it.
Also, I love the point of view, and how it focused on Pam/Jim but not directly. It was awesome to see things from a totally different perspective. Thank you!!
Clever as all heck. If only. For any of them.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked them. It was all joy writing them. :)
This chapter did not suck, by the way, and although I think I got what's going on here for the most part, I like that I'm still a bit confused. Keep on keepin on.
Author's Response:
Thanks Teresa--
i'm glad you like that you are confused. I know where the story is going to end up and I wanted to make sure one of the characters didn't figure things out too quickly.
10 Okay, so I too, avoided this story for some reason. Now I regret it. Almost. The only good thing about it is that now I have nine chapters to catch up on, but I can't believe how quickly I was taken in.
But I have to admit, I wasn't paying close attention to the names, until I got some sneaking suspicions, then went back. I actually said, "Ha," out loud when I noticed something interesting. This story delights. On to the next chapter. And I'm sure I'll be back soon.
He should've been happy that Karen had finally warmed up to his joking ways. He wasn't.I am really enjoying this so far. I like that Jim didn't give in to Karen about pranking Pam. It seemed as if he might for a moment.
Author's Response: Nevahhhh!!!!! He will never prank Pam! Oops, sorry. I got a little carried away there. :)
Sorry for jumping in again but I too, needed to say that the dialogue was spot on. Very much Jim and Karen. Dialogue can be very challenging, so pat yourself on the back for that.
Author's Response: Sweet--thanks!
Member's Choice - “My father died, so I’ll need a few days.” She explained in an unaffected sounding voice that surprised even herself. The three other parties in the room were stunned into silence. Jim spoke first. “Jesus, Pam…” She stood with her back to him and addressed Michael as if Jim had not made a sound…as if Jim did not exist. It was the only way.
Seeing how they would react to each other if they were strangers was very interesting. Making their way back to being friends is something I'm looking forward to. I like that this is slow and delicate, not rushed and insincere. We are seeing all of them.
Author's Response:
Slow and delicate is a HUGE compliment. Thank you! Keep reading and reviewing ;-)