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Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: November 04, 2022 08:44 am Title: Chapter 5

Nice to see Andy get some comeuppance with Jim still around to deliver it... and they still got to pursue their Austin dream in the end!

Author's Response:

Yeah, he definitely deserved it.  And I did want it to go full circle with the Austin ending, just with a lot less angst.

Thanks for all the reviews!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 31, 2022 09:21 am Title: Chapter 5

Nice little fast forward through the rest of the season. Jim is killing it in his new job. He's not afraid to call out Andy's poor behavior, which thank you, Andy was a jerk in S9 who deserved to lose Erin. And then after all is said and done, things come back around and they're still bound for Austin. Nice job. A great exercise in what could have been.

Fortes Fortuna Adiuvat

Author's Response:

Thank you!  I had a lot of fun with this concept and though it's not my best, I wanted to see Jim actually enjoy his job enough to really want to stick around.  And I agree with you on Andy, woof.  Talk about character assassination.

Thanks for all the reviews! 

Reviewer: New Hogfan Signed [Report This]
Date: October 29, 2022 04:29 pm Title: Chapter 4

Since Jim is now the Vice President of advertising perhaps he could use Pam’s art skills. 🤔

Author's Response:

LOL Yeah, she can definitely contribute to some of his campaigns.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 29, 2022 10:14 am Title: Chapter 4

Love the fact they have an easy and family filled weekend. Feels like just the thing they needed. Then another heart to heart talk, this time a lot more gentle with each other as they admit what they should have done.

And here comes David with the key to really letting them realize everything. Gotta love Jim slamming the door in Dwight's face. Great moment there.

Author's Response:

Yeah, I wanted to take it easy on them after all they went through.  Plus, the kids deserve some time with their parents.  And they’re definitely easier on themselves and each other, though in the last chapter, they still have a bit to go.

I always planned for David to swoop in and save the day, so to speak.  He always saw potential in Jim and it makes sense that he’d want to promote him, if only to keep him around.  I loved writing that scene with Dwight, it’s definitely plausible, even in S9.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 29, 2022 10:11 am Title: Chapter 4

Awwwww. He got to see Cece dance after all!

Erin asking Jim if he's available right in front of David Wallace is peak Erin.

David Wallace coming through big time here!

Author's Response:

I know!  It felt really good writing that moment.  After what I put him to, I think he deserves it.

Man, I love writing Erin.  As for Wallace, I figured he wanted Jim to stay, and I’m kinda surprised he never promoted him in canon.  On the other hand, given all the grief Jim put David through, I can see him not promoting Jim just yet.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 29, 2022 08:00 am Title: Chapter 3

Yikes, Dwight. Way to put your finger on every single way to make Pam uncomfortable. Glad to see him step back from the edge there... feels like that makes sense for the progress of their relationship at this point in the series.

I am glad to see Jim being willing to keep exploring other, Pam-approved options for moving forward with his life. That feels like an important discussion we never got to see in canon.

Author's Response:

I think Dwight didn't want to make Pam uncomfortable, he just wanted to rub it in Jim's face.  Naturally, after seeing Pam like that, he'd rethink what he said and how it'd get to her.  She is his friend, whether he admits it or not.

I also thought that sort of conversation was missing.  I think it'd be a good thing for him to explore actually moving on from Dunder Mifflin while also considering Pam.  Likewise, I can see her supporting him if she knew how he really felt about his sales job.

Thanks for the review! 

Reviewer: krasinkidinks Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 26, 2022 08:43 pm Title: Chapter 3

Good chapter. More Jim and Dwight moments please.

Author's Response:

Thank you!  Don’t worry, I have another Jim and Dwight moment next time lol

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 26, 2022 11:18 am Title: Chapter 3

Figured Dwight would try to get in a few digs. It makes sense that Pam would still let some of her feelings get the best of her. Everything is still raw after all. Even in canon it took her a while and Jim's video for everything to really sink in. I am surprised that Dwight apologized like that. Early season Dwight would not have done so. However late season Dwight who does have a good relationship with Pam could. Under all the bluster Dwight is a good guy, it's just surprising when it comes out unexpectedly like that.

Sounds like Jim and Pam had a wonderful evening at home and then a great time when the kids came back. Feels like things are getting more and more back on track.

Author's Response:

Dwight is my second favorite character, and it's mostly thanks to his character progression.  You're right, S2-3 Dwight would have doubled down, but now he seems more considerate for other people's feelings, *especially* Pam's.  I never wrote it, but he did notice her running off like that.

And yeah, things are still raw and going so quickly that of course she'd break down.  She just wants him to be happy and will do everything to ensure that.  Meanwhile, Jim just wants things to slow down after everything.

Thanks for the reviews! 

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed [Report This]
Date: October 26, 2022 11:10 am Title: Chapter 2

Nice that at least one of the guys was understanding of Jim's position. I also get why Jim would be pissed at Isaac for saying what he did there. Now that Jim's 100% family first anything to derail that, yeah would be bad.

Sorry Brian but you don't have the full story. You may think you do, but nope.

Nice to see that Jim and David are still on good terms. Nice way to repurpose lines from canon too.

Author's Response:

I mentioned before how I find Isaac to be the douchiest out of all of them, and really I wanted to present that he probably didn't *mean* to offend, but what he said was way out of line.

Ah, Brian, we hardly wanted to know ye.

Thank you!  I always liked Jim and David's professional friendship, and I'd also suspect that David would be shocked because he's an entrepreneur himself (SUCK IT!).

Reviewer: warrior4 Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 26, 2022 11:00 am Title: Chapter 1

Ah what could have been. I really like that they finally break through all the BS and are 100% honest with each other here. Yes it hurts, but I think they realized the pain of losing each other would hurt worse. So a hard conversation and a hard decision to be sure, but it feels like they're back on track. Of course there could also be other consequences of everything so we'll have to see how this all plays out.

Author's Response:

Yeah, I wanted there to be a nice mix of optimism and angst, Jim's almost rash decision culminating in them getting back on track.  I enjoyed writing this chapter the most, it's the most cathartic for me. 

Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 23, 2022 02:58 pm Title: Chapter 2

“Are you really going to have your wife dictate your life for you?” Yikers, Isaac. Not the way to make your pitch to Jim Halpert. Definitely feeling the awkwardness of this departure, though.

Ah, Brian. If only we could have left it at that.

Feels like David Wallace might potentially come through as a Jim savior here...

Author's Response:

Yeah, Isaac didn’t really make a good impression when he was onscreen, I’m just tapping off that energy.

Brian will continue to show up, but sparingly.

And yes, David does have plans for Jim.

Thanks for the review! 

Reviewer: MrsKHalpert Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 23, 2022 12:51 pm Title: Chapter 2

Well I'm an idiot. I didn't realise this wasn't not a one shot, so I'm really happy to see it's not over yet!
Really liked that we got to see what went down at Athlead (loved your little reminder at the end, thank you for that!) and how everyone reacted. Looking forward to the next chapter!

Author's Response:

Thank you!  You’re not an idiot, I never made it clear that there’d be more to come.

Glad you appreciate the end note, it even helps me keep track of who’s who from what little we’ve seen of Athlead.  I figured there’d be mixed feelings on the matter of Jim leaving, with even Darryl wondering why he’d ever want to leave.

Thanks for the review!

Reviewer: GodSaveAutocracy Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 22, 2022 03:26 pm Title: Chapter 1

This is a refreshing take on this scene of the show. I like the approach you have taken with it.

Great job! :)

Author's Response: Thank you so much!

Reviewer: MrsKHalpert Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 21, 2022 10:45 pm Title: Chapter 1

I love the premise here, and the fic to follow did not disappoint! You wrote both sides of their conversation so well and all of the angst came out so well
Really great job on this one

Author's Response:

Thank you so much!  I wanted something angst-ridden with a twinge of hope, and I’m glad that came across.

Thanks for the review! 

Reviewer: darjeelingandcoke Signed 1 [Report This]
Date: October 21, 2022 04:44 pm Title: Chapter 1

*sigh* In a better world. And it cuts off the Brian subplot at its knees! It does seem like this is a moment where they could have stood some honest communication and they didn't really get the chance. And I appreciate you acknowledging that just like in canon, this doesn't necessarily magically solve everything.

A nice Season 9 AU!

Author's Response:

Thank you!  Brian actually does come into play later, though, but there won't be any confrontation or anything.  This is certainly more focused on Jim easing back into life with his wife and kids.

Thanks for the review! 

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