Firecrackers, apple pie, peaches, and Andy: The last four Fourth of July's in Angela's life. Spoilers for the 'Summer Vacation' extras from last year found on NBC.com and some Goodbye, Toby.That was lovely. I adore Dwight and Angela and you really captured their relationship - even when Dwight wasn't in the picture. I really hope she doesn't allow herself to fall into a lifetime of sadness just because of being stubborn.
Author's Response: Haha, I do too, thanks!
Gorgeous imagery as usual. But I love the melted butter one so much.
And this is timely for me personally because I'm definitely feeling like I've missed out on something by not living in another state before. Traveling the world had been enough but I definitely can relate to Pam's wish to truly experience someplace else.
It's hard to remember sometimes just how lovely Melora really is because Jan is such a scary harpie. So I liked that detail.
Author's Response: She totally is, isn't she? But Jim's a guy- I think he probably still notices. Hee. Thank you so much for the comment; you know what it means to me (hahaha).
I already told you I love the Safety Officer bit but the whole Dwight and Angela exchange really is spot on. And I love Pam's list of all the places she's called. Can't wait to find out where Michael really is!
Author's Response: Thank you! I liked Pam's list, myself; Michael really does have a sort of odd but limited range. And Dwangela is just fun to write.
The best part of that kind of an ensemble scene is that I can totally picture it. Like, why is Stanley even there if he's not going to look up? But he totally would shuffle over anyway! Hee!
Author's Response:
I'm glad that seemed plausible; I was trying to get everybody together but they usually have those sorts of scenes in the conference room, which is taken. Thank you!
Oh man. After reading this I don't know how you could possibly do any other scenario. It's made for Toby and Michael. So perfect. I could actually see this filmed. It would be a spectacular way to bring Toby back for an episode. Kick ass.
Author's Response: Thank you, thank you! It is sometimes fun to post a story without showing you first, just to see your reactions here! Heh. And, of course, thank you for commenting.
Pam always calls her mom at the big moments. Takes place immediately following "Weight Loss."
Oooh, I love it! But you know my favorite bit? The throwaway at the top about her mom answering like a question. Such a fan-frickin-tastic modern detail!
Also? SQUEEEEE!
SQUEEEEE! I know!
I noticed that I answer my phone differently when it is a number I don't recognize. Like, I'm suspicious almost. HELLO? Heh. Thanks for calling out that detail!
This was somehow more ethereal and momentous by being in first person. That even Jim himself couldn't make out the details just gave it all a magical quality that was heightened. And I loved the bit about grossing out their kid. Hee!
Lovely. Truly. I think my favorite detail was the unspoken comparison to Roy, based on how Pam reacted to learning that Jim had asked her dad first. Subtle and spot on.
Author's Response:
Oh thank you. I stuggled with drawing too many comparisons between Jim and Roy and I'm so glad you picked up on it. I'm so glad you liked it. :)
Oh. My. Gods. First of all, I loved when Jim pretended to be a vampire to mess with Dwight. One of my all-time favorite pranks. So to combine that with Twilight? This is gonna be good stuff. Oh yeah.
I think you mean win-win-win. Heh.
I like how you're including the fact that of course Edward already knows.
You know, I really did like this, even though I'm one of those that normally goes for the Jim/Pam happy ending fluff (when there's no Dwight/Angela happy ending fluff to be found of course, heh). But it was so well written and vivid that I found myself sucked in. I couldn't figure out what time period it was until at least halfway and then I was just utterly shocked to think that Pam would cheat on Jim. Yet it never seemed unrealistic. And the old college buddies were fantastic. Nice work.
I had to go through and read the comments first before adding my own. I'm so glad this is getting such good reception. You really captured something here, something pure and essential. My favorite parts have already been quoted (like Karen but not her, Jim's fault Pam has dreams) so I'll just tell you once again: perfect.
Author's Response: Oh, thank you. Your reaction when you beta'd gave me hope that this one would be liked. Your comments were exactly right, and I hope I implemented them to your satisfaction. Thank you as always!!
Pam tells Jim something really important.
Also, in case you've yet to see it, slight spoilers for Weight Loss.
That's a good monument indeed. And you just know Jim is going to toss out tons of rest stop puns as naming suggestions.
I love that I had no idea about some of them - and others could have been several characters. The Toby one was especially spot on. Did you read EmilyHalpert's amazing Post Secret story? I highly recommend it.
Laundry fic! Yay! I love it. I'm totally voting for its inclusion as an official new sub-genre.
I love that you took such a throwaway line and built and entire history for it. A believable one at that. (Though I must admit I also had visions of the Ross & Rachel At the Laundromat episode.)
HA! Well the guy in this story initially was just crazy and not scary but I went the more "Jim needs to be protective route".
I'm glad you liked it.
HA! Awesome. Have we ever actually seen Jan and Kelly interact onscreen? I can't think of a time but there must be one, right? Huh.
Author's Response: I can't think of any... weird. I think Kelly and Jan (either corporate or crazy) would be interesting.... hmm
An Office/Sex and the City crossover (Pam/Jack Berger). Pam moves to New York and makes friends.
You know, I gotta say, I love this. It's really, really good. Your Berger is amazing. I absolutely buy that this is how he ended up. And even though I don't want the show to break up Jim and Pam, I'm fine with it happening in fic when it's done well. And you did it really well. I look forward to the continuation!
Whoa. If only Margaret knew just what indeed had shifted.
Wow. What a spooky story. I'm totally hooked.
That was gorgeous. I can't even pick out a favorite because they were all perfectly in character extentions of the episode itself. The could have been deleted scenes. Excellent work.
Please forgive me for this title. I shouldn't be posting at 12:37 a.m....it makes me name things really stupidly. If you can come up with a better title PLEASE feel free to call it that in your mind.
My own little missing scene -- spoilers through Customer Survey
Don't own these characters, just admire them from afar. I mean no disrespect to NBC, the writers, actors, or any of those fine folks. This is just for fun. :-)
LOVE. Just what the doctor ordered. Spectactular job of continuing the conversation and assuaging fears and keeping it all utterly believable and real and in character.
And of course I can only hope for a subplot about making Dwight believe he's in contact with aliens to actually make it on my TV someday...
That was perfect. Absolutely the right resolution. I liked the mislead that they would move to NYC. That felt very in character with Jim and with the show itself. But it was even more right for Pam to not actually want that. To call bullshit on the Manhattan art scene elitism. Excellent work.
Oh! How heartbreaking and spectacularly perfect. I love and adore Michael/Holly so much. Thank you for this. It was beautiful.
Author's Response: Thank you so much for reading, belsum! I love Michael/Holly, too.
Pam knew about dreams. Takes place early season 4-ish.
This really turned out well. It feels very Grown Up, if you know what I mean. I love the meta mentions of all the fics you've written and we've both read over the years. It seems perfectly in character that Pam would come up with those stories, too.
Author's Response: Thank you! Your suggestions made it much better. I hoped that it felt both in-character and meta, because it was both, for me. I'm glad you liked it!
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