Part 15

Sharon woke Dana the following morning.  The week had eventually caught up with her and subconsciously content that Alice was ok, her body finally allowed itself to rest and for that Dana was thankful, knowing that chemo days weren’t exactly fun.  The only problem with sleeping later than she’d planned meant that she didn’t have time to see Alice before her treatment.

“Ok Dana, that’s you set for the next 6 hours just holler if you need anything.” The nurse said

“Thanks” Dana said and managed a small smile.  She then turned to her mother.

“Mom, please go upstairs and tell Alice that I’m sorry and that I’ll see her once I’m finished.”

“Dana don’t worry, Alice will understand.”

“Please” Dana pleaded with her big brown eyes.

“Ok ok I’ll be back shortly.” Sharon conceded and left the chemo centre to make the fairly short journey up onto Alice’s ward.

The physical therapist was working with Alice when Sharon arrived. She hesitated outside but Alice noticed her and waved her inside.

“Hey Sharon is everything ok?” Alice asked with a distinct sound of concern in her voice.

“Yes yes everything is fine. Dana slept in this morning, she finally got a good nights rest but didn’t have time to come up and see you so I was sent as the messenger confirming that come hell or high water she will see you as soon as she is disconnected.”

Alice’s concern immediately disappeared.

“Great, I’m so glad she slept well. Tell her its cool and I’ll see her later.”

“Ok Alice that’s me done here but I’ll talk to Dr Morgan and will be back with him soon when he does his rounds.”

“Ok great thanks.”

 “It’s looking good though and we should be able to have you sitting up in a wheelchair soon. Your scans look good and there is no reason we can’t continue your rehabilitation while we’re waiting for the swelling to subside. We won’t do it any harm. Don’t worry about the wheelchair though, it’s just to keep you safe, we’ll need to strap you in because you don’t have complete control of the bottom part of your back and legs”