He’s been baking her a cupcake on her birthday for the past four years.Random, fluffy sort of season three Jim/Pam. 
7 Oh, so cute! I love that he would bake for her every year since he met her. And the happy ending makes me swoony.
9 Oh, God, this hurts so much. And even though it hurts, I love that you went there. It feels risky and dangerous, messing with these two and their happy endings, and I'm sure the truth will come back to haunt Pam. You did a really good job of selling how these two - who seem so perfect for each other - could get to this point where things are so wrong. And, also, poor Roy!
Author's Response:
Thanks for this, Semby. And thanks for the info over at LJ. We don't know much about that, but we're learning. And don't worry about these two crazy kids - they still worship each other. It's just not all it's cracked up to be.
We're glad you got something out of this. It was painful to write it (really, it was!) but it was something we just had to do.
8 Ooh, I really enjoyed this. It's got a very unique and interesting narrative style - kind of like their thoughts would be, a little disjointed and confused, and how you leave us hanging at the end just like Pam is in her state of mind at the end, not sure how it'll end. I love this: In his head he cut the tape, edited that line out. Too naked. - that even in his imagination, he censors himself.
Author's Response: Thanks so much!
This was a strange fic for me to write, because it kind of came out that way, stream-of-consciousness, and I wasn't sure if it was finished. But the more I thought about it, the more I wasn't inclined to change anything, because it also felt like it was supposed to be that way.
Part of where this came from in my head was imagining what it would be like to have a documentary crew in my office every day and how that would feel. I think self-censorship would become inevitable, and a talking head the platform for you to attempt to correct the footage they may show.
Pam begins to get used to the fact that Jim needs her advice on things whenever he and Karen fight.
Ooh, that was awesome. I love how she's getting involved even though she really, really doesn't want to and it hurts her. I also love that her advice is always honest and real, and not motivated by what she wants or what she thinks is the "right" thing to say - never really favoring Jim or Karen, just what she thinks objectively. And I loved the little conversation about the jelly bean bear :)
7 This was so sweet. I can so see Pam's mom rooting for Jim, especially after all the wonderful things I'm sure she's heard about him from Pam, and her intervening would be a nice way to get them together. :)
Cute! I literally just saw Say Anything for the first time the other day, because I was so ashamed every time somebody looked at me like I was a freak of nature when I said I'd never seen it, and I adored it so finding a fic based on it the same week was just fate!
Fancy New Beesly making such a gesture in the office was seriously ballsy :-D
She's broken the ice the silence and
She waits.
[An attempt at a slightly different writing style. / Spoilers up to the latest episode.]
8 Ooh, this was really beautiful. I found I was having to work twice as hard at reading it, trying to see the different levels of meanings that emerged with the italic parts and if I read through like the italics weren't there, and they really add such lovely additional details. This was a really creative way to tell the story. And I love that you leave us in anticipation at the end - holding our breath as much as I'm sure Pam is.
Author's Response: I have to admit I myself didn't try reading the story without the italics, although I suppose it's a pretty natural thing to do. ;) I love that you did, though, and I glad that it paid off!! Thanks so much for leaving your thoughts on the story!
8 Oh, my God, HA! You actually had me feeling sorry for Angela for the extreme awkwardness she had to endure. This is obviously her worst nightmare. It's so cute.
Author's Response: Thanks Semby! It's nice to see Angela squirm once in a while rather than making others do so, isn't it?!
This is my take on what happens when Pam finally says the words to Jim. For this story, the real problems happen following Pam's admission.
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*flailing speechlessly* I must know what happens next!
Her honesty rules, her nobility makes her sad. Seriously, Pam, don't you know you were *seconds* away from getting exactly what you want before you started thinking of poor Karen? What about poor Pam and Jim? Looking forward to them sorting this mess out!
This was great. A good way for Karen to find out a little more while still feeling totally lost about her and Jim's relationship.
And I love this: "Oh, honey. I'll tell you what I told Pam. Being divorced isn't half as lonely as being with the wrong guy." - and how it gives us a little tidbit about how her similar drinking session with Pam went.
Now that's romantic. Pam following her dreams and Jim right there beside her. In Florence, no less! Very nice.
3 9 This was awesome and very funny! What a great way for these two characters to connect, however briefly.
You posted two other fics around the same time as this one, and I know I read them before - on yankeeficswap, maybe? - but in case I forgot to review then, I really enjoyed them both too.
Jim and Pam. Tropical elopement. You do the math. This is so cute! And I'm loving the little details, like the iguanas. Really gives a sense of atmosphere.
Author's Response: Thanks, Semby, that's exactly what I was going for.
Awww! Jim getting her parents to come! And being all worried about his wrinkly pants! So sweet.
Author's Response: Thanks, Semby!
Oh, what an ending! Poor Karen, but oh, lovely. Honesty suits Pam well.
Author's Response:
At this point, I think all Pam needs to do is tell the truth. Fingers crossed for February!
(Thanks!)
7 Awww! It is cheesy, but it's a very cute and satisfying kind of cheesy. And it would be rather nice if canon!Pam were so sure and determined about sorting her life out and getting what she wants.
The Documentary Crew has been there a while now. Are they part of the story? Spoilers through "The Return".Oh, these were great! I love when people dare to explore the camera crew's POV. Carl's was especially entertaining :)
Author's Response: Carl's was a lot of fun to write, but a little bit hard because I actually love these characters. Thank you!
Pam serves her two weeks notice, Angela storms out of the conference room in anger, Kelly’s considering another guy naked …and none of this is Michael’s fault!
HA! Oh, this is getting very fun. I love the wacky hi-jinks. Little guppy!
Oh, so cute! Nice to see this other side of Jim's personality and life - dancing with elderly people is a very sweet first date!
Oh, this is so cute. I think my only complaint so far is that I would have liked to see how Jim interacted with Pam's mom during that first three hours, but that's only a minor wish and I can still hope that we'll see some of that since they're stuck there! The breakup and post-breakup-talk were handled well, and I'm enjoying where this is going. Great stuff!
Crossover with "My Name is Earl". Pam is on Earl's list, and it's up to him make things right. Pre-Casino Night.
Ooh, this is getting interesting...! Looking forward to more.
Sweet confessions of deeper feelings AND Jim dressed up in all-out disco? Excellent chapter!
This is very cute! For awhile I've been randomly pondering the awesome possibilities of Pam making a girlfriend from Jim's family or friends, and this is really satisfying my fic-itch for that plotline! The dialogue's great.
Hee! This just gets more and more fun. The Sadie and Pam friendship is really cute, as is Jim, desperate to know what they talk about behind his back. Can't wait for more!