This is fantastic.  Angsty - a bit - but in just the right way - in the way that you can see that it's not doubt just confusion as to how to make it all work.  It's difficult - I'm sure - when you spend so much time avoiding yet longing for something (or someone) to feel comfortable once you have it (or them).

Thanks for this.  It's just lovely.

kells - I love what you did here and how - I don't know -quiet it is.

Sure it's smutty - but not at all sleazy or crude.  My favorite variety.   Wonderful job.

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It's amazing.  I dreamt parts of this story the other day.  Well - not so much dreamt.  I was awake and walking home from work down that stretch of Broadway that's kind of sketchy and full of perfume and accessory shops.  And - in my fanfic funk - was thinking about Pam wandering around the city while Jim was back at Scranton.  I even saw the words "bed's too big" in relation to Pam being here alone my mind as I walked.  I thought about how long they'd been "together" and realized one year is a lie.  The resulting story - if I can ever get it written - will be much different than yours of course - but at least you have assured me on I'm the right track.   And a song I listened to on the way to work today would make the perfect soundtrack.

So - enough about me.  Back to you.  This chapter is like a mini movie and I see every scene so clearly.   You are amazing in the way you keep their voices even with very little dialogue.   You write good missy. :)

Also?  I love Jim.  A lot, a lot.   And of course - you too for writing this. :)  

Oh man.  You've done it.  You've got Michael - which is no small feat let me tell you.

Love the little details and the delicious building tension throughout this whole thing.  I can't wait to see what else you've got in store.  Hurry up. :)  

WOW.  Ouch indeed.  I wasn't going to leave this review - but I hope you take it in the spirit in which it's left - from one Jim/Pam writer to another.

I don't know what it is - but in general I am very sympathetic to Pam.   I was pissed at her various times in S2 - but S3 gave me a change of heart.  I guess it's my nature to always see both sides of things and I think both Jim and Pam were equally hurt and equally to blame for their year apart.  Jim wasn't fair to Pam either - and he waited until there was absolutely no time left to finally open his mouth.  He mislead her during The Secret re: the depth of his feelings for her.  I always try and remember that when I want to scream at her in GWH.  He said it was a crush - now he says it's love.  As a woman days from getting married it's no wonder she freaked out.   (Greg Daniels has yet to sufficiently explain to me why they didn't talk again before The Initiation and I don't ever expect him to.  That's the biggest problem I have with the show - but S4 was a decent apology - LOL!) 

Anyway - to that end I don't agree at all with Emily's assessment of S3.  She saw what went on with a completely different set of eyes than me.  But I guess that's the point.  

I know that what we often think is perfect often...isn't and I guess Emily's reaction is a realistic one - but I have to say I don't even recognize the Pam in your fic (again - probably the point) and some of the banter Jim and Emily share is very similar to the Jim and Pam banter I know and love (to write and to see on the show).    Not to say he couldn't find that kind of thing twice in a lifetime - but it's hard for me to imagine him matching as well with anyone else. 

Obviously.

Since this is your story the interpretation is yours I know I should expect her to be different.  I have to admit this is much harder for me to read than I initally expected. I knew I'd have to suspend my disbelief but I guess I just hit a wall here.  Please don't misunderstand, it's not the writing it's the fact that the subject just makes my heart hurt far too much.  I want to see the ways they can make it work. Right now I can't handle imagining that they won't be able to.  And so, when I write them - even if there's conflict - I "fix" things in the end.  That's just me.

It's obvious now there are many who are following along on your journey into "what if" - but I'm sorry to say this might be where I have to get off.  :'(   

Exhausted and mostly incoherent but stopping by to say sigh.  He wuvs her - and I you for writing this. :)

I'm away for work and exhausted.  Tonight is the first night I get to see the Olympics live.  This little piece makes it all the more enjoyable.   I love the quiet way he loves her here.  Makes me all melty thinking about it.

Just lovely, Lis.  As per usual. :)

I spend my time reading and writing Jim and Pam fic for the most part.  I don't often venture too far but I have to tell you this is fantastic.  Angela is her own worst enemy and you did an excellend job portraying that.  Wonderful job.

Author's Response: I think that Angela being her own worst enemy sometimes is a wonderful way to describe the character. Thanks so much!

I love this.  It was sweet, perfectly in character and unique in a quiet little way.  I love that you have Pam get emotional - but not overly so.  Early on I tended to leave her a weeping mess and though I think she could get there - it was nice for her to regain composure so quickly.

or I could have just said ditto to Colette's sentiments. :)  Impeccable taste - that one has.    Really wonderful job.

I could marry YOU for this story.

'Cept umm...you already are and I - like Pam - am not gay. :)

Seriously though - I loved it (and you for writing it).

Awesome. 

This was such a lovely peek into Jim and Pam's life outside of D-M.  Beautifully written and incredibly sweet.  I loved every word.

Author's Response: Why thank you so much! That\'s really kind of you to say; I\'m glad you liked it.

Well that was a perfectly lovely analogy.  Such a beleiveable and creative way to look at it.  You do first person Jim so well.  (twss).  Really fabulous job with this.   Yay you.  :)    

Author's Response: I wish I did Jim well. hehehe.  Thanks so much Hugs! Somehow writing in Jim first person often feels more comfortable than Pam first person for me...very strange!  Thanks so much for always responding! You're awesome!