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Life Choice (Chapter 4)
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Something was off. Alice saw it immediately. A part of Dana was distant. She tried to speak, but didn’t have the strength. Sharon rang the nurse’s station as she jumped to her feet and approached Dana from the other side of the bed, startling her. She turned her head slowly, but the effort made her dizzy.
“Dane,” Alice said, moving closer to her. “Everything’s okay. I’m here. Your mom’s here.”
Sharon leaned in and kissed Dana’s cheek, her relief threatening to spill over.
“Look at those beautiful eyes,” she said and kissed her again, losing her battle and giving in to the tears.
Dana had rarely known her mother to cry and was concerned, but couldn’t connect with the emotion. She was exhausted. She felt trapped. Her body’s responses to her thoughts were incredibly slow when they happened at all.
“You’ve been sleeping for a long time,” Alice said gently, “but you’re getting better now.”
Rather than interrupting on the intercom, Diane came to the room when she heard Alice reassuring Dana. Sharon stepped aside to allow the nurse access.
“Don’t worry Dana,” she said as she checked her patient’s condition. “What you’re feeling is scary, I know, but it’s normal. I bet you’re ready to go to sleep already. That’s normal too.” Diane smiled and looked at Alice before continuing. “And guess what? Your pulse, breathing and blood pressure are exactly where they should be.”
Dana looked back at Alice, who was holding her hand and still stoking her cheek. With great effort, she managed the barest of smiles. She struggled to stay awake.
“It’s okay baby, close your eyes.” Al read her mind. “I’ll be here when you wake up.”
Sharon went to find Irwin after Diane assured them that Dana was just sleeping. Moments later Bette appeared and drew Alice into a warm embrace.
“Thank God,” she breathed.
“We still have a long way to go,” replied Alice as she drew back. Still, she couldn’t help but smile as she saw the crowd gathered in the doorway, each face a portrait of delight.
“You guys should probably go get some sleep too.” She loved that they were there for Dana. For her. Right now, however, she just wanted to be alone with her. It was Jenny who took the hint and ushered the group back to the waiting room, revealing Irwin standing with Sharon at his side. He was embarrassed by his behavior and couldn’t bring himself to enter the room. Alice went to the door and extended her hand to him, a simple act of generosity he knew he didn’t deserve.
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Ok, you did…you’ve got me all teary-eyed at the end. :) But I loved the update. Although the situation they’re in is so sad, I really do enjoy reading it. And yes, there is always room for improvement…even when things are perfect. ;) And I’m with you, S4 should be a do-over of S3 (but I don’t believe in the dream-theory)! But it won’t happen. Have you seen how many newactresses they contracted for S4?! I think S4 will be totally different from S3 (as was S3 from S2).
Second to last chapter, huh? Well, I guess I can’t complain since this story was more than amzing, but still it’s sad that it’s almost over. Planning on another story, by chance? Wishful thinking, I know. Anyways, yay for Alice making the right choice and Dana pulling through, hopefully the rest of the recovery will go smoothly. So, please post soon!
Fantastic chapter… Danish are soulmates and they are showing that true love can conquer all. [ even thru the darkest times ]. Extremely informative Sammysgirl.. and i can only thank you for sharing this with us. It is the only fanfic that has made me sit back and truly think about life and the different decisions that we all might have to make!! Post soon. Thanks.
Wow this is an amazing, powerfull, emotinal excellent story! Fantastic
This story is so sweet im glad Dana made it through i hope you kept it that way. Great Job
you did it again! ;) This story rocks as do you for sharing it with us. Thanks for the quick and sweet update.
It’s amazing to me that you are updating so soon. I’m not complaining ;-)) This story is so intense and I really love it. I love how Dana was expecting Alice to come back to her. Their connection is so strong. Hope you can drag this story out a little longer. Than again a new story would also be great. Just keep writing Danish and make my day a little happier! Thanks!
Awsome chapter, glad to see Dana comming through, thanks for the post!!
another great chapter! you are handling all this very well, too well… it’s all too real… but in a good way. looking forward to the remaining chapters and keeping my fingers crossed for a happy ending.
Sigh. I am totally content with this chapter and story. Totally sucks that it’s almost over, but hey, there’s always other Danish tales to tell, right? Everything in this chapter, and the rest, have been so dead on, it amazes me! Great job! :-)