That was just downright mean.  I'm not saying it wasn't good writing, just mean.

Author's Response:

Thanks, Keds :)  I think the story's metadata represented it fairly, though.

That was just beautiful.  Oh, poor Jim.  I'm so glad that chapter of his life is over, hopefully for good.

Author's Response: Me too! I\'m all for happy, finally together JAM but sometimes I just can\'t leave the angst alone =P

This is a really interesting idea for a story.  I can't wait to see what other scenarios you come up with.  As long as he doesn't break up with Pam, I'll read any more installments that you have.

Author's Response: Ha, thanks!  I will guarantee that Pam is safe.

Of course Josh's girlfriend is named Sarah.  I love it. Oh, and I love your stories, too.  You know, if Jim ever needs a cousin, there's always Ned, the Piemaker.  Tall, lanky, adorable.  Just sayin.

Author's Response:

Listen, I spent a good hour the other day wasting time on youtube, watching Chuck & Sarah videos.  Guh. 

And OMG!!!! NED!!!!!!!! Seriously-- holy god.  What an awesome cousin he'd make.  So how 'bout this: Scott Foley & Zach Levi as brothers; Ned the Piemaker and Ron Livingston as cousins (drool); Jon Stewart as the cool uncle....?

It's sad and sort of frightening how much thought I've put into this, isn't it?  :o)

Thanks so much for your review!

For whatever it's worth, I made the comment about Pam having "ashes" because the story ended with the Sharpie in Jim's hands.

Author's Response: Ha!!  He'd be in sooo much trouble! :)  You're evil, Keds.  I didn't even think of that. :)

That was all kinds of adorable, and cute, and funny, and I loved every bit of it.

Author's Response: Thanks, Keds!  It's definitely a 'certain kind' of story, and not everyone's cup of tea, but I'm so glad you loved it.  Thanks so much for reading and reviewing -- I really appreciate it. :)

I love this idea.  You're off to a great start.  Can't wait to see what other conversations you come up with.

This is fantastic, and funny, and unique, and I love it.  One favor, please tell me that Jim quits smoking by the end of the story.

I really enjoyed this.  You could totally end it here and have it make perfect sense, but if you decide to go on, there are so many ways you could take this story.  I would certainly read more if you did.

Hah! That was great.  What a lovely follow-up to the Dinner Party.

You just know that Pam is going to find a way to get even with him.  While I don't think we'll see something quite like this on TV, I love your way of thinking.  I enjoyed this, a lot. 

I loved this.  It was so true to character, I could really see the rest of their night happening like this.  Loved the little bit of humor at the end, just like I'm sure Jim did.

Author's Response: Hey, I just realized I never responded to your review. Bad callisto :( because I really appreciate all feedback, and you\'ve been so kind in other reviews! Thanks, several months late. :)

It's good to know that Jim's motivation didn't end when Pam agreed to marry him.  Ha!  Seriously, this was lovely and a perfect follow-up to Job Fair.  Just when I thought it wasn't possible to love Jim Halpert any more than I already do, last Thursday (and this story) came along.  I find this aspect of him so romantic because it's just so darn real.  It's how every good husband and father would really be.  Thanks for linking the song.  I haven't heard it in years.  I forgot how much I liked it.  And I need you more than want you, and I want you for all time.  Yep, that's our Jim, alright.

Author's Response: Keds-Thanks so much for this great review, and glad you could rediscover the song. And no, I don't think Jim's motivation would end with marriage, especially if a little one enters the picture.