Penname: Catie9 Real name:
Member Since: January 11, 2008

Bio:
I'm a mid-twenties east coaster by breeding and heart. I work at a non-profit in DC, and I fell in love with The Office about a year ago. I should perhaps seek help with my obsession. Instead, I've chosen to write about it.
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Nobody's Business But Mine by GodInThisChilis Rated: M [Reviews - 244] 84
Summary: Past Featured Story


NOW COMPLETE!!!

"Jim, why don't you tell Pam how you really feel?" 

 Jim and Pam deal with the stuff that comes with being on a hit show...talk shows, radio call-ins, and press junkets. They say there's no such thing as bad publicity, but is that really the case? Watch as Jim and Pam deal with being in the public eye and under the thumb of manipulative network producers. The story is told through interviews, transcripts, web pages and photos.


Categories: Alternate Universe, Jim and Pam, Past
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, In Stamford, Inner Monologue, Romance, Travel
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: Reality Reality TV
Chapters: 21 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 54070 Read Count: 70553 ePub Downloads: 32
[Report This] Published: April 17, 2008 Updated: March 15, 2009
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: June 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 11: Interview: We tried

Mel, I'm totally digging the way you're setting up this story's version of Casino Night! It sounds like things will get very interesting indeed.

I too enjoy the way you had Jim turn the tables on the interviewer. Well played, and as always, I look forward to more!

Author's Response: Thanks so much! Things will get very interesting indeed! I'm working on the next chapter now.  I'm also glad to see that you mentioned that you liked Jim turning the tables. I was worried that I writing him as "too distant" in his dealings with Abby and I wanted to soften that a bit. As always, it's great to get a review from you.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: June 17, 2008 Title: Chapter 10: Interview: Cross Purposes

Loved this, Mel. I especially dug the whole Cinderella string you tugged through this chapter. It ties things together, highlights Pam's thoughts at the moment and in general regarding the reality tv manipulation, and sets up what's to come nicely. I love their whole fake conversation/imitation of the women talking about them at the bar. It went to an interesting place, and that's always fun with these two!

I can't WAIT to see how Pam's plan unfolds. Good times ahead, I'd wager!

Author's Response: Catie--As always, I'm so glad to see a review from an author who's writing I admire. I'm relieved to know that the Cindarella thread didn't come across as contrived or forced. Thanks again for all of your comments and support!

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: May 29, 2008 Title: Chapter 9: Exhibit 72-D : Itinerary for California Promotional Trip

5:00 PM ANDERSON, BEESLY, HALPERT
Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Tonight Show Studio.

^^CAN'T WAIT!

I love this, I really do. You've captured how stuck Jim must really feel so nicely. This is so much fun!!!

Author's Response: Hee. I'm so glad that you like this and that you're having fun with it.  And yeah...that Leno show is going to be a mess. Thanks for your review.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: May 21, 2008 Title: Chapter 8: Interview: On the Inside

Ah, Mel. This story shines like a bright white light in a sea of...off-white lights? You know what I mean.

I believe this is the first story of yours that I've been around for the start of. It's an awesome ride so far, my friend, and I can't wait to see what comes.

Of course, I must point out that the last scene broke my heart a little bit, but in a good way, if that makes sense. You've managed to dissect the phenomenon of reality TV while simultaneously tugging on my heart strings. You've kept Jim and Pam real and easy to relate to, and I appreciate that.

Sometimes it's easy to forget that how completely invasive it must be to have your entire life documented. Thankfully you're here to remind us!!

Author's Response:

Awwww....thanks so much. You know, I was looking at my outline (which is essentially just a bunch of scribbling) and there is a lot of heartbreak potential there. I'm glad you think it's the good kind.

 

Thanks so much for your review! 

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: May 13, 2008 Title: Chapter 6: Transcript : The Dr. Stephanie Wilkins Show

Mel! This is so great! From the show to Jim comforting Pam to the flowers "sent" from Roy--just awesome!

I cannot wait for the sports show! Jim and Roy interviewed together? Yes!

Author's Response:

Catie—It’s always great to hear from you and I’m so pleased you enjoyed this chapter. Thanks so much for reviewing.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: May 05, 2008 Title: Chapter 5: Interview: Network Memo

TWO UPDATES IN ONE DAY!?!!!!!!!!! Heck yeah!

All I can say is:

Well, you know what ultimately happened. Most of America knows what ultimately happened. Leno…Perez Hilton…the press junket in New York City…the Today Show…it was like a train going off its tracks and though I did my best to keep things under control, there was only so much I could do.

!!!!!!!!!!!!

And:

I also felt that pushing them like that would force them to bottle things up and possibly explode at a time when we couldn’t control it. Little did I know.

!!!!!!!!!!

What do you have up your sleeve? You are so ridiculously good at this, seriously! How do you do it?!

Author's Response:

I don’t know that I’m doing anything special, but I am having a blast writing this one. I’m so glad that you are enjoying it.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: May 05, 2008 Title: Chapter 4: Article: Jim Halpert--Everyone's Office Crush

This just ridiculously good and entertaining and well though out!

And this little bit just made me melt and made me want to stab Roy for his timing and made me want to threaten you with anything I can think of until you update again:

“Ugh. So I guess someone will read it. Anyway…I…um…I appreciate what you said, Pam. Maybe I can return the favor sometime…like when you’re featured as Scranton’s most beautiful bride or something.” It was just a throwaway comment, an attempt to show that it was no big deal to shower compliments on each other…especially if the cameras were catching this conversation, but she started to turn the most delicate shade of pink. Before he could tease her, or explain away his words or before the tips of her ears could continue to turn a bright red, the office doors opened and Roy ambled in, bringing the slightly metallic scent of the warehouse with him. She removed her hand from his and scooted her chair closer to where her fiancĂ© was now leaning over her desk.

Guh--this is just so well done, and it's not an easy concept to capture.

Also, I promise, no threats, but I am on pins and needles here!!!

Author's Response: Roy has great timing, doesn't he? And your non-threats worked. I updated again this afternoon. Thanks so much for your review and the kind words. It means a lot coming from a writer of your caliber.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 3: Transcript: Good Morning Scranton

So awesome, GiTC. And so worth the wait. I love that Pam and Jim have a sheet of words they dare each other to say in public...because of course they would.

While everything here was great, there were a few lines that stood out to me:

1. She suspected that if the cameras were here, this little tableau would become a JIM AND PAM MOMENT…analyzed and iconized and digitized over and over again. She was glad that she could keep this one for herself.

2. She shrugged off the notion that the friendship that made them such a good team was the reason they had to go through this together in the first place.

3. “I think we can handle anything.”

She was pretty sure that she meant it.


Awesome as always, GiTC. Until next time!

Author's Response: Catie--Thanks so much for your review and I'm so glad that you saw that of course they'd have a list of words. I really do think that as nervous finding out that people thought they liked each other would make both Jim and Pam, they'd both strive for normalcy. Thanks again for your feedback. I'm so appreciative of it.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 17, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Interview: Media Training

This is so great!!!!! I cannot wait to see where this goes. Poor Jim, it is going to be not fun for him, huh? I love taking this angle on things. Great stuff!

Author's Response: It's not going to be fun for Jim for a while...but I'm an equal opportunity giver of misery. Pam will have some stuff to go through as well. Thanks for your review.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: May 16, 2008 Title: Chapter 7: Transcript : Cold Pizza

I applaud you, Mel. This--especially your handling of Roy--was great. I know everyone's probably quoted this line to you already, but it really is just special: “I keep messing up and you keep doing everything right and she’s still with me.”

Awesome stuff!

Author's Response: Thanks so much. Feedback from a writer of your caliber means a lot to me. I’m so floored by how well that quote has gone over. I have to admit that when I hit on that…as the crux of the dynamic between Jim and Roy I was pretty proud that I could state it so simply. Thanks again for your review.

and still in love like this. by Stablergirl Rated: K [Reviews - 20] 7
Summary:

Pam doesn't like to plan things, anymore.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 432 Read Count: 4654 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: April 18, 2008 Updated: April 18, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 18, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: the same way as she did before

so great. and so how i'd think of pam feeling in the post chair model revelations. though i have my suspicions...wouldn't it just like, be great if she totally beat jim at his game? like was onto him and just BAM proposed to him before he could beat her to the punch? i need to slow the thoughts down in my head. anyway, great stuff, stablergirl, as always!

Author's Response: lol thank you! I hope Pam feels like this, anyway, because this is how I would feel if I was her. ;-)

Love is Permanent Deep Green by Sweetpea Rated: T [Reviews - 26] 15
Summary:

Passion, possession, and paint in the wee morning hours.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Dream/Fantasy
Warnings: Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1657 Read Count: 4223 ePub Downloads: 5
[Report This] Published: April 20, 2008 Updated: April 20, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 21, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Wow, when you come back, you really come back. This was beautiful, almost epic without even meaning to be. Even though this sounds weird, I feel like I saw this story more than I read it, the imagery was so strong. Seriously great. Amazing!

Author's Response: Are you kidding me, Catie?  It doesn't sound weird, it sounds wonderful!!  I'm so glad you enjoyed this and it's great to see you again!

Positive Association by The Temp Rated: K [Reviews - 10] 6
Summary: “I bet you're sick of tuna right? You probably have tuna every night.”

Pam thinks Jim doesn't give his nickname enough credit. Spoilers for Dinner Party.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1300 Read Count: 3160 ePub Downloads: 0

[Report This] Published: April 21, 2008 Updated: April 21, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 21, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Positive Association

Ohhhhhhhh, let me tell you. I needed this. Rainy Monday mornings are so blah, but this was just so happy! Thanks!!

Politics, Smolitics by EmilyHalpert Rated: K [Reviews - 9] 2
Summary: Pam and Jim argue about the primary elections.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: None
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 310 Read Count: 1573 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: April 21, 2008 Updated: April 21, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 21, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

GOOOOOOOOOOO OBAMA GO!!

Author's Response: Thats who got my vote! Can't wait to see what happens after today!

Goodbye, Jim by Sweetpea Rated: K [Reviews - 38] 14
Summary: Past Featured Story

Three times Jim proposed...with unexpected results.  Spoilers through Chair Model.

I own nothing whatsoever to do with these characters or The Office.


Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: None
Genres: Humor, Parody
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1312 Read Count: 5344 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: April 22, 2008 Updated: April 22, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 22, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

OH.MY.GOD. This is exaaaaactly what I needed this morning. I am seriously sitting here at work cracking up like a maniac. At least I haven't had my coffee yet--I'll blame it on that. Seriously, if shit goes down like some people think it will, I'm going to print this story a million times (with your permission, of course) and stand on street corners with a jaunty hat and force people to take this and READ IT. So awesome! Thanks for making me laugh!

Author's Response: One million Schrute bucks to you, Catie, for use of the word 'jaunty'!  Look, just hold my hand and we can skip around the room until the next episode, saying LA LA LA I CAN'T HEAR YOU to all the 'flans' who are trying to put a turd in the Jam punchbowl.  Thanks for such a great review and I'm glad you got a laugh.

Quiet by shootingstars Rated: K [Reviews - 31] 21
Summary:

It’s been a week to the day since he burst into the conference room and started the rest of his life.

Spoilers for Chair Model

Categories: Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 3082 Read Count: 4593 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 22, 2008 Updated: April 22, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 22, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Quiet

Simply beautiful. Such gorgeous imagery and language. The whole thing was fantastic, but the last paragraph just killed me. You get them--and that paragraph, the simple light you paint their relationship in, as everything, proves that. Awesome!

Wednesday at Dusk by LoveFool Rated: K [Reviews - 30] 13
Summary: Spoilers through Chair Model. An ordinary Wednesday that kicked Pam's ass.

Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: None
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1221 Read Count: 4208 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 22, 2008 Updated: April 22, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 23, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Ha! You made me smile like a crazed maniac at work today, which is totally awesome since it was the longest day in the history of all the days. Seriously, you know I love all your stuff and this is no exception. Just so in character and SO how I want things to go down (TWSS)...Awesome!

The Best Ideas by Binxbaby Rated: K [Reviews - 10] 4
Summary:

Jim has a great idea. Great intentions. The problem was executing them with ease. Spoilers for "Night Out".

 


Categories: Episode Related, Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Ensemble, Jim/Pam
Genres: Humor, Oneshot
Warnings: Adult language, Moderate sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1130 Read Count: 3419 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 25, 2008 Updated: April 25, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 25, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

sigh...just awesome :)

Fancy New Beesly Indeed by RomanCandle Rated: MA [Reviews - 11] 6
Summary: Jim's out of town. And it's really hot outside. Sound like a lousy night for Pam? Maybe not.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present
Characters: Jim/Pam, Pam
Genres: Dream/Fantasy, Romance, Steamy, Weekend
Warnings: Explicit sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1781 Read Count: 5989 ePub Downloads: 2
[Report This] Published: April 25, 2008 Updated: April 25, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: The Only Chapter

That was h-o-t. I love the coming out of her shell Pam Beesly. And you've articulated the point that it's just as important for her to do this alone as when she's with Jim.


Also, what was the AD reference that almost made it in? Dare I think that the lovely Ms. Beesly is a Never Nude?

Author's Response: Good guess! Maybe I should place AD references in all my future stories.

Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: The Only Chapter

Oops, just read your response to standinginthedoorway's review. Awesome :D

Author's Response: Hey, two reviews are better than one.

Inertia Wasn't so Bad by callisto Rated: T [Reviews - 21] 11
Summary: Jim had a really, really bad day.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Present, Episode Related
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Angst, Inner Monologue, Oneshot, Workdays
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2314 Read Count: 5587 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 25, 2008 Updated: April 25, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Inertia Wasn't so Bad

I'm scared to death that you don't really love me the way I've always loved you. That I will always love you more than you love me, and someday, maybe someday soon, you'll leave me and I don't think I can survive that again.

There. That's the sum of all my fears and doubts. But how can I say that to her? She'll accuse me of not trusting her, and rightly so, I guess. Most of the time things are so great between us that it seems we've been together forever, but there's a tiny part of me that hasn't healed, a part of me that's still afraid she'll crush me with that one word, can't.


Guh--that just killed me. And you're so so right about what he's feeling. There's got to be a tiny part of him that hasn't healed yet. Simply amazing, callisto! You did a great job of giving some closure to a part of the episode that I felt to be lacking in closure. And holler--so great for your first post! I hope to see more from you soon!

Author's Response: Thanks for the kind words! I really like doing Jim\'s inner monologue because he keeps so much to himself, but I have to think he\'s still a little haunted and probably will be till he gets that ring on her finger. \r\n\r\n

If You Want Something, Don't Ask For Nothing by TeaTime Rated: T [Reviews - 16] 6
Summary: "It was amazing to her how simple things actually were in the end.,,"
Categories: Present, Jim and Pam
Characters: Jim/Pam
Genres: Fluff
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 1459 Read Count: 2825 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 25, 2008 Updated: April 25, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

Love this! And I hope to see much more of you! I really liked the structure you've got going on--it flows so well with your main point! Awesome job!

Monday Morning by carl Rated: K [Reviews - 2]
Summary: After a weekend of agonizing, Jim has something he needs to do. Post-Night Out drabble.
Categories: Jim and Pam, Episode Related
Characters: Jim, Jim/Pam, Other, Pam
Genres: Drabble
Warnings: No Warnings Apply
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 147 Read Count: 2908 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 26, 2008 Updated: April 26, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Monday Morning

Haha!!! This is great! And so how it would happen!

stitch myself together and tie the ends in knots by bebitched Rated: T [Reviews - 12] 5
Summary:

Ryan/Karen, some Jim/Pam.

Karen has her own season of self-discovery. Only it's a little more subtle than coal-walks or love declarations.


Categories: Other, Present, Future
Characters: Jim/Pam, Karen, Pam, Ryan
Genres: Angst, Humor, Inner Monologue, Married, Oneshot, Romance
Warnings: Adult language, Mild sexual content
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 4633 Read Count: 2098 ePub Downloads: 1
[Report This] Published: April 26, 2008 Updated: April 26, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 26, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I love the way you treated Karen here. And I love the way you dealt with Karen/Ryan and Ryan/Karen! So great!


Also, while this whole story was amazing, this paragraph stood out to me and made my night:

Karen watches Pam’s profile. She’s found Jim in the crowd and she follows her line of sight. He’s twirling the flower girl on the dance floor, letting her tip-toe on his feet and it’s so cute that Karen thinks she might just throw up. But she notices the corners of Pam’s mouth turn up, her eyes misting in what could only be assumed are happy tears of joy, and it would probably be a shame to ruin such a beautiful moment with vomit all over the floor. So she manages to refrain. Instead she does something that surprises even her.

So amazing!

What are You the Boss Of? by LoveFool Rated: K [Reviews - 22] 9
Summary: So I've always had this odd fascination with what a Jim/Pam argument looks like now that they're a couple. So at the end of last week's episode (Night Out) I thought it might be a good time to explore that...although I'm such a sap for them I'm unable to leave them mad at each other for too long...so here goes nuthin.'
Categories: Episode Related, Jim and Pam
Characters: None
Genres: Angst, Fluff, Romance
Warnings: Adult language
Series: None
Chapters: 1 Table of Contents
Completed: Yes Word count: 2111 Read Count: 4197 ePub Downloads: 0
[Report This] Published: April 29, 2008 Updated: April 29, 2008
Reviewer: Catie9 Signed
Date: April 30, 2008 Title: Chapter 1: Chapter 1

"Listen...Jim...You have to like stop. Ok...so every now and then, you're not all ‘Hi, I'm Jim Halpert and I'm so charming and I'm literally the best at everything."



"Except ping-pong and being a manager," He mumbled under his breath.



Pam groaned and looked up at the ceiling. When she found his eyes again she adopted another dramatic air. "Listen...sometimes when you're charming - I can't stand you...I think you should really mess up more often."

You tell him, Pam.

I really enjoyed this, LoveFool! I've missed you around these parts.