I really like how you've ended this chapter and the dynamic you're making between the characters (even in an AU story). I can't wait to see where you take this next!

I really, really liked this. So simple and sweet, but to the point and quite effective. I would love to see more of these vignettes (and the clever way you wrapped in all of the characters). Nice job!

This is such a fun and clever idea, Sharky! I can't wait to see where it goes next, and I love that you've made Phyllis the Jam-champion we all know that she wants to be! Keep it up, and I look forward to reading more of your story!  --C.

Author's Response: Thanks! I hope you liked the most recent chapter too.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, for getting rid of Karen, OOH. It brightened my evening!

Fun story, and good job weaving your personal tastes into the storyline. I was happy to see that Jim had better luck with the radio station than Dwight did ("hello Rock 107, am I the 107th caller?")

Nice work!  --C.

8

Very sexy, and I love how you've characterized Jim in the early chapters. I think you really captured his struggle with his emotions, which has fueled his character this season, and it was a delight to see that struggle finally end the only way it should. Keep up the good work!

Oh my, VL...Good job!

Author's Response: Thanks, CH. It's a high compliment coming from you!

"Just let me know when it's my turn to do something," Jim said, polishing up his fingernails as he does every hour to maintain his manicure. "I haven't been used much this season and would appreciate another line or two."

"Hold on a second," said Karen, in a businesslike way. She then said something sincere to a supporting character. "I have to do that every fifteen minutes, they say it's part of my charm."

Hahaha---Too true! This is quite funny, and not too "bad," I should say! Looking forward to more! -CH

I really liked this! I think it's a story that was told in the perfect amount of words with just the right tone. You hit the nail on the head about "Pam's Jim." There are definitely two versions of the same man out there these days; here's hoping the "Office" writers will take a cue from you and give back "Pam's Jim."

Nice work! -CH

7

I like this chapter a lot; I enjoy any story that features Pam having guts we only wish she could have. I think you hit the nail on the head when she asks him, "How did you do it?" Very poignant!  --CH

9

Very sweet and a refreshing take on the post-Cocktails storyline. Nice work!  -CH

Author's Response: Thanks Becky!!!  I'm glad you liked it.

I really like how you've woven fun mystery into this story while adding careful doses of all the characters. Few stories take the time to explore the other relationships of the office (though we Jammers sometimes struggle to admit that such things exist!), but your Phylllis/Stanley moment is a perfect reason for more authors to try branching out in the same way. Great job, and I can't wait to see where this goes next!  --CH

Dink, I say it again, PLEASE NO PAM AND RYAN SEX!!! Aside from that pleading entreaty (especially since we're on the edge of a new episode that could go in any direction), I congratulate you on another fabulous new chapter. This is easily my favorite ongoing story, and I can hardly wait to see what happens next. Get back to your computer ASAP!!  --CH

Author's Response: Thank you! Haha, I make no promises though ;) I'm seriously counting down the hours until Thursday... ah!!  Have we really survived this long without a new ep?  I'm never going to make it through the summer.

Not sure what i think about this. Very, very sexy, and wonderful tension throughout the chapter. You're starting to make me think JAM won't happen in your story, but more startling is the fact that there was a moment while I was reading that I didn't mind (though that moment passed and I'm waiting impatiently for more Jam action in your story again) Update soon, and keep going. Your bravery really is paying off; this is a phenomena story!

Author's Response: Okay, I hadn't started replying to reviews on this chapter just yet mainly because I was so incredibly nervous about the chapter in the first place (I think I'm still not over it, haha) so, here goes!  Thank you so much, I'm really glad that the tension carried through and that there was even a moment when you wouldn't mind no JAM ;) I won't spoil it though!