Proclamation #1: I've been so ridiculously swamped lately that my fanfic intake has been severely reduced; seriously, John Krasinski could've written a steamy Jim/Pam fic for all I know.

And quite frankly, being this out of the loop sucks.  :o)

Second proclamation: My god, you have such a gift for mining the extraordinary in the most mundane moments (which is how life works, if you ask me -- the beauty is in the simple moments, no?).

This entire series has been just a gift (and lucky me -- I've got one chapter left to read!), and this chapter was no exception.

You really captured the dynamic here so well -- that instinctive protectiveness that surfaces in a situation like this (the first time really catching you off guard in its vehemence, I'd say). 

But you've at the same time maintained a humor and ethos that's all them (read: pure magic).

You know, my husband was sick with a cold last week, and I mentioned to my best friend that he was a little clingy -- when I was going to disappear to the bedroom to write, he gave me this look and said, "Would you mind staying here with me?"  

Like I'd have said no -- oh my god, so adorable.  :o)

But when I told my friend this, her reaction was, "Gah, men are such babies when they're sick!" 

...And it occurred to me then that, while the vulnerability may be some women's pet peeve, to me it's really endearing -- and you captured that so beautifully here. 

Bottom line: You could write one of these vignettes for every day of the year, and they'd never grow old. 

And one final thing: Not to toot my own horn or anything (insert requisite TWSS here...which in itself inspires a second TWSS -- my god, this show has corrputed me, LOL): I think I deserve a dundie for taking the time to write out this review while ignoring the fact that there's another chapter waiting for me.  I feel like one of those dogs who's trained to balance the bone on his nose....  :o)

(All this nonsensical rambling is meant to convey that your latest is awesome.) 

:o)

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Oh. Home life. I love thinking, dreaming, and reading about what they do at home and this was perfect. So nurturing and stunningly accurate in what you do for someone when they're sick. I loved this, even though I hate when Dwight's right. ;)

Author's Response: Yeah, I'm a sucker for scenarios where Pam takes care of Jim (in past seasons, it was usually the other way around, but it's looking like the table may be turned this year.) So, I figured, I better make him sick...let him feel a little of the lurve (I am such a sap.) Glad you thought it felt accurate. Thanks, heartcarved!

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Oooo cozy Jam. In sickness and in health, that's our Jim and Pam. I love the fact that he retains his teasing sense of humor even when he's sick ("What am I, an animal?"). You make these little vignettes so cozy, Colette. I love them all.

Author's Response: Cozy. I like that. Really, all these scenes are meant to do is capture a simple, relatable (is that a word?) moment...so, yeah, cozy ;-) Thanks NEJ. 

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Aww.  I like the idea of Pam wanting to take care of Jim -- plus, I have a weakness for the image of her pushing his hair off his forehead.  :)

I also really like Dwight's cootie line. 

Sign me up for Jim cooties!  Vicks has never had it so good:)  Great slice of life and the voices were spot on, as always.  Oh, and thanks for the lovely clavicle image.

I've read this four times now, Colette.  Never has the flu sounded so romantic and sweet.  How did you do that?  I love that very first image of her pulling his shirt off with his arms in the air.

"Maybe she'll do anything he wants."  Yeah, she will.  Lovely.

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TLC - very nice colette

Plot?  Who needs plot?  I see that your penchant for shirts-not-quite-buttoned-all-the-way has made an appearance in this chapter.  

What girl wouldn't want Jim's cooties?