Jim's basketball game with the C.F.O. (not his actual initials) gets interrupted with news from what happened at Poor Richard's; he reacts accordingly.
I don't know if I have the words to express how wonderful I think this fic is. It is one of the only stories I've read where I can continuously picture Jim and Pam and hear Jim and Pam in my head throughout, without their voices changing into something unnervingly "off". Your lovely and shockingly real words are nothing short of breathtaking. I appreciate the effort and the oh-so evident talent that went into this thoughtful and absorbing story. Thank you.
Author's Response: Wow - that really is a compliment; I'm so glad it rang true for you, because I find that it's too easy to slip out of their voices without realizing it. And thanks for being so vocally supportive about this; the encouragement makes such a difference! THanks for reviewing --
Post The Negotiation (no spoilers).
My attempt at working it all out. This will span ten chapters and will include flashbacks to previous episodes/seasons.
GAH! It makes me a little mad to know that you get nervous posting a more "adult" chapter when in your fics, I'd say more than anyone else's, the smut is so deserved! I mean, you built up to it so well that there is nothing to blush about. This isn't PwP; it's so far removed from it. Anyway, I just wanted to say WOW what a good chapter. You explain both of their headstates so clearly as to make me understand and empathize with both of them, despite how sadly confused and wrong they are about each other. You make it so clear and so real! I can't wait for the end.
Author's Response:
First, I am SO sorry for promising an update over on TWoP and then disappearing; things got insane. But I seriously felt guilty about that.
Thank you so much for your kind words re: my racier stuff. I'm not sure where the hesitation comes in - maybe a force of habit...? But I'm glad you find it real; that's the best compliment you can give. :o)
Thanks for reviewing!
Jim gets fussy and Pam gets fed up.
Spoilers through The Negotiation.
I'm not an avid reviewer, but every once and I awhile I read something that makes me think "The author must be told how good this is!!" This is one of those times. Fabulous dialogue; the perfect amount of awkward tension. I love minute mentions of their physical responses to each other. The piece didn't feel written, it felt woven, if that makes any sense. Just organic and real and lovely.
Pam and Jim decide to get it out of their system...Literally. This idea just wouldn't get out of head, especially after all the fight fics, I figure there has to be another way to get rid of the sexual tension- why not actual 'casual' sex. Oh and it's going to really backfire. P.S. This is way fluffier than my usual stuff AND almost finished too. So there's that.
Oooo. I like this concept. I also like that you used the taking someone/thing "being the Middle School and getting" it/him/her pregnant. I snorted a little when I read it.
Author's Response: I know it's sacriligious to say this here, but I think that 30 Rock just might be funnier than the office now, especially since the office got all drama-rama. It doesn't hurt that I have the world's biggest girl crush on Tina Fey, I tell my husband that I AM the less hot, less sucessful version of her. Lettuce in the hair, check! Brushing your teeth in the wrong bathroom because you're so tired, check! Bi-curious shoes, check!
Post-Benihana Christmas fic!
Remember when Jim and Pam convinced Dwight that a CIA helicopter would pick him up on the roof? Well, neither of them could resist showing up that night to see the prank to it's conclusion.
I'm freakishly excited for the next chapter. It's been awhile since I've been this into a fic. Loving the concept, loving the writing.
Author's Response: Oh yay! I'm freakishly excited that you're freakishly excited!
Please please continue with this. This is total fantasy fulfillment for me. I've been waiting for this subject matter to be handled in the way it seems like you are going to handle it. Nicely done.
Author's Response: Thank you so much! I feed off of feedback, so it means a lot to me. :)
Yes! I was so happy to see you'd updated. Great second chapter. I love Michael/Jim moments, and you did it so well! It didn't need to longer; perfect as is. You're instincts were right there.
Wait, is this fic slash? I'm confused.
Author's Response: oh oops! that was an accident. thanks for telling me!
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