I don't know how I'm just now seeing this, but this is perfect.  I think Michael actually would be totally capable of this.  Well, maybe, lol.  Either way, I love this.


Author's Response: I don\'t know how I\'m just now responding to the review, but thanks a bunch!

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So I have to confess that I have a soft spot for S3 fic - so much to pull from!  I love this too because I don't think the Diwali near miss has been explored nearly enough!  Can't wait to see how that phone call plays out :)  

Author's Response: Thank you so much! :)  I am partial to season 3 fic too because that was the time when things were really not going the way I wanted on the show.  So what better fantasy fulfillment than writing it the way you wish it had played out? :)

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I'm hoping by 'within the week' you mean 'tomorrow' and by 'next part' you mean, 'all of it', lol.  Seriously - this is so good.  Ugh.  I have no words.  And everyone has already said what I would say if I was coherent so....I'll just say this: I love it, you are seriously such an awesome writer, and I cannot wait for more of this.  

Oh, and I promise my next review will be more though provoking and intelligent ;)

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Oh Colette I just loved this.  A few things:

I love the quiet scene between them in the kitchen...before the, uh, 'frosting', so to speak ;)  The quiet realization that they are really, finally here - just perfect. 

Also, the phrase 'I want to feel your skin' is officially the sexiest thing ever said. *sigh*

And the little detail of Jim reaching around to cup her head made my toes curl.  

Love your Jim and Pam.  Love your writing. Nice to see you again, my friend.  Thanks for this :)

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I really, really needed this.  Thank you. 


Author's Response: I live to serve. :)   You're most welcome.

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Wow.  This is very realistic and very powerful.  My husband and I are in a very similar situation, and it's an incredibly tough thing for a marriage to go through.  It's hard but it truly does test you and I can tell you that you've really hit the nail on the head here.  The desperation, the frustration, anger.  It's all there and you've done a really nice job so far.  I cannot wait for more.  Well done!

Author's Response: Wow, kells8995, first and foremost I hope things get better for you and your family, and soon. As to my story, it's gratifying to hear I'm getting some of the emotions right, and I appreciate your comments so very much. Thanks, and good luck!

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It's funny, because I had just re-read your other story, I Could Marry A Girl Like that, and it gave me such goosebumps and got me all pumped for tomorrow night.  And then - like, an hour later, you posted this little number.  Love this. Love this. Love this.  Just a perfect little nugget in anticipation for Thursday.  Thank you!!

Author's Response: Oh, wow, really? I'm so excited that you went back to that one. I am very fond of it, and of course it is relevant on Wedding Eve. And thank you for reading this one, too- love you, love you, love you! :)

Aw, this was sweet.  Poor Toby.  Very nice, and a great idea for a fic.

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Wow.  I love this.  I really wish we would see a tiny glimpse of tension like this between them on the show.  It's so real, and really it's getting through stuff like this - that's what true intimacy is with someone, I think.  Weathering the bad stuff, but knowing that you'll be okay in the end. 

 Great stuff - but why would I expect any less from you?  Um...also?  I have a life - like, a job and kids and stuff - so all of those things will probably be neglected while I sit here, refreshing, waiting for part III.  No pressure, though ;) 

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*sigh*  So good.  I for one LOVE S3 and early S4 for fic....it's just my favorite period of time to get in their heads for and it's just so intriguing to me.  

I would think that this is exactly how Jim had been feeling at the time.  This was beautiful.  So good.  

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I love this.  You know, I always thought that PW was so sad b/c Jim was like *thisclose* to getting it, and then it broke all of our hearts all over again.  I've read a few AU's of PW, but this by far is the best I've read, and most realistic, and most what I would LOVE to have seen happen.  I always love your take on their relationship, whatever the situation and this one is no different.  So glad to see something new from you :)

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I loved this Callisto - SO good to see something new from you.  I’ve always loved the time period between Beach Games and The Job – I love glimpses into their heads for that time frame.  I do believe that Pam would have been fine, but at the same time a part of her deep down inside would have been heartbroken for quite some time if he left again. And I will never forget the sinking feeling in my stomach when he walked out of the office with Karen and didn’t look back – that was a very pointed moment in that episode and I’m glad you brought it up here.  I also loved this: Still, she got to say goodbye, although she made sure to say good luck instead.

It’s more than she got last time. I have always believed that when Jim left the first time he never told her first and never said goodbye, and I can only imagine how she felt when she found out. So thank you for this lovely little piece it was a nice thing to wake up to on a dreary Friday morning.  I may have read it more than a few times ;)

Author's Response: Thanks kells! That passage you point out was probably my favorite part, or at least one of the reasons I wanted to post this. It killed me (still kind of does!) when he walks out without looking back. One can only imagine how sad that must have made Pam, thinking he was probably gone for good this time. Thanks for the review. I'm glad you still like my stuff. :)

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I'm a big fan of 'what if' scenarios too, Callisto and I have to tell you that this hit the spot.  Just perfect - the tension in the car, Jim trying to carefully pull it out of her, and this:

It was gentle, but firm. His eyes drifted shut as her lips softened under his, accepting his kiss for a moment before returning it. Her grip on his shirt tightened; his fingers tangled into her hair. Her lips parted and when the tip of her tongue ventured out shyly to touch his he felt a jolt of pure desire deep in his belly. She broke away first, her eyes wide with an expression he couldn’t identify as she released his shirt and sat back. But she didn’t look upset, and she didn’t look sorry. More than anything, she looked like she wanted to kiss him again. He smiled, feeling bold. “Sometimes?” he asked, softly.

That part made my toes curl :)  Good stuff!!