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Lucky in Love (Chapter 8)
The press conference announcing the expansion of the Mercedes Challenge through the partnership with Dana, the USTA, the WTA and the Peabody Foundation was surprisingly well attended. Gail Guthrie told Alice that it was morbid curiosity about Dana. This marked the first time she’d be seen publicly after the news of her tragic death was so greatly exaggerated. Unfortunately Gail made the crude comment within earshot of Dana, sparking an attack of nerves unlike anything she’d ever before experienced – smack in the middle of her introduction by Billie Jean King.
“Oh, God,” she practically retched. “I can’t do this. They don’t need me, right?” Alice saw the panic in her eyes and stepped between Dana and the doorway leading to the podium. She fixed her eyes on Dana’s and gently turned her so they stood facing the wall.
“Listen to me,” Alice said quietly, but firmly. Dana’s eyes started to leave her, so she rested her hand on Dana’s cheek and got her to refocus. “Dana, they need to see you and to hear from you why this is happening and why it’s so important.”
“I should have worn the blue, covered my head…” Dana rambled.
“Hey,” Alice said, bringing her hand other hand to Dana’s face, “Shane did a great job. The G.I. Jane thing is sexy as hell. This suit brings out your eyes and your makeup is perfect. Looking at you now, no one will believe how bad it was.” Alice watched closely as Dana centered herself, all the while looking into her eyes. She took Alice’s hands in hers and kissed each one, wondering how it was that Al could read her so well.
“…please welcome the driving force behind this important endeavor, Miss Dana Fairbanks.”
“I love you,” Dana kissed Alice who practically pushed her through the door and onto the stage.
The jaded sports and entertainment press corps, peppered with a few health reporters, greeted her with a standing ovation that didn’t die down until several minutes after Dana reached the podium. She was genuinely touched and smiled shyly. As it continued, she realized what she really wanted to say and set aside her prepared notes, to Alice’s delight and Gail Guthrie’s horror. The room was silent for several seconds after the applause died down. Dana took a breath.
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go Danish – that was so hot, :) can’t wait to find out how the rest of the evening goes ;) and i’m so glad Lara and Helena were able to sort out their issues – yay!
what a wonderful reunion between alice and dana. those two are in for a long long night! i always thought tina was a little dim and her comment to bette proved it. how could she not think bette had reason to be mad at her. DUH! thanks for another great post.
“Lucky for me you do make passes at girls who wear glasses.” – Best line in this story, loving this Sammy, you write danish so well, I wish season 3 had gone more like this actualy :(
Delicious, as always! :)
over two weeks away in a 3rd world country with no internet access and i come home to see you’ve made a number of updates to your story *sigh of relief*…. dana and alice are such an amazing couple! i love how they are so secure in their relationship and completely in love. as much as i love danish the other couples in your story have such great story lines that i’m enjoying reading about them almost as much as danish! helena and lara together really had me a little wary at first but the way in which you’re writing them is really making me a believer in helara (or whatever their two names together would make. lol) i can’t wait to see how shane reacts to carmen’s voicemail. great updates!! and now jetlag is completely kicking my ass and i need to sleep for the next 20 hours. your updates made for a great ‘welcome home.’ thanks! keep it up
I had to read it a couple of times to make sure that’s what you wrote…but Tina actually asked Bette “Why are you so mad at me?” Is she serious? I hope they get it all out, no tongue biting. I hope Tina is serious about continuing with the adoption. That isn’t a carrot and Bette isn’t a horse, so please don’t have her dangling that in front of Bette. I am lobbying for more space time for Bette and Tina. The others get whole pages and my girls get snippets (don’t get me wrong I am grateful for the bone you do throw…I guess beggers can’t be choosey.) Please post soon.
Very sweet. keep it up.
I love it and I am glad to see that lara and helena made up can’t wait to see what happens next please post soon great update
This is great! Keep them coming!Nice touch with the glasses!
Loved the update. I wish I came home to find Alice and/or Leisha wearing nothing but a pair of glasses & a sexy smile!!!