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Posthumous Wisdom (25)
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Alice returned from her run, her head a little clearer, feeling pleased with herself that in the middle of all this upheaval she was keeping her promise to Tasha and to herself. It seemed to be working for her too. She felt stronger, ready to read what it was that Dana had to say to her. She knew that Tina was right, what Dana had to say could only do her good to hear. She took a quick shower and grabbed a cold bottle of water from the fridge settling herself on the sofa with the package. She put aside the envelopes containing the photos and proceeded to unwrap the next layer. She uncovered two envelopes. One with her name on it and another one that was unsealed and blank. Her curious instinct had her about to open this one first when a post-it on the one with her own name on it caught her attention. “Please read this one first”. Unable to refuse a request from Dana she stilled her trembling hands, opened her letter and began to read.
Dear Al,
What you read before you now, is at least the eighth draft of this letter. I start it each time knowing what it is I want to say but fail miserably in my attempt to convey that message. I’m getting scared now though as if these letters are in fact necessary then who knows when time will run out. So, I have decided that this version is the one you are going to get. If I stray from my point at times or ramble on in places please persevere because eventually I will tell you all the things I want to say to you.
Firstly, I know what you’re like and I’m sure you have been wondering and worrying when I got around to writing all these letters. As you know, since I started the chemo my sleep patterns have become erratic. I often spend large portions of my day sleeping. Our roles have reversed somewhat, you who used to be so difficult to rouse early in the mornings and would often remain completely oblivious as I left to go training early, can now be heard pottering around my kitchen as I wake late in the morning.
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I am speechless. It doesn’t happen often. This was SOOOOOO emotional. Your writing was straight from the depth of your heart, and you could feel it with each word you put down. Thanks so much for sharing your talent with the site. I wonder what Alice will do when she reads that? Post Soon.
Crap. You almost have me in tears, here — and I am not someone who cries easily. What an amazing letter. You did a great job with this. I can see where you might have been nervous posting since it is such an important part of the story. Seriously — you did some amazing writing here with a tough subject. Love that you added the letter to Lara — what a great touch to think that Dana may have had something unfinished to say to her, too. This story is really beautiful. Thank you so much for the update! I am looking forward to the next chapter.
TOTALLY speechless…wow.. tears…sighs
Bravo! Totally and utterly heartrending! 2nd page 3rd paragraph did me in caused unfortunately the love declaration was a day too late and a dime too short. D was gone. Sigh! wonderingaloud, this letter is one of the Danish all time best I have ever read. It took my breathe away. “Contemplating ending this letter consumes me with terror. Saying goodbye to you is the thing I fear most.” I thank you for setting the record straight for A letting A know that without her, D’s life could never be complete. And the last paragraph brought tears to my eyes. I can only guess what A must have felt after reading this. Can’t wait to read more. Thank you for your amazing update.
Okay, I officially quit fanfic. This is absolutely incredible and I really think nothing else can ever match it. You’re amazing.
Beautiful, tears, seriously wonderfully written! It makes me miss Dana so much. PPS and Muted you better not quit!
I’ll be honest. I’m an idoit. I put on the Dana and Alice break up song and read this. I started to cry like a baby. This story is so incredibly true to form. I wanted to thank you for writing this. And giving us all a slight restful peiece of mind. It is so intune with the way the characters are. I could see this actually happening
Sorry, wounderingaloud, but I need to response to MT. MT: You cannot be serious. You are Danish Yoda. And you have 2 outstanding stories going. I plead that you get that idea out of your head. You may take a break but please do not leave us hanging. Pleassseeee?!!!!!
That was just beautiful
And didn’t Tina do the same thing? Run from the challenge of loving Bette to Henry? Perhaps Bette has done that as well by being with Jodi. How much damage we do when we fear risk; how much we lose. Thanks so much for this beautiful piece.
I meant to comment after the previous chapter that it seemed wrong to me for Dana to leave all these letters for the gang, including latecomers like Max and Helena, but to not leave one for Lara. Clearly, you’ve got all this worked out. I’m gonna sit back now and continue enjoying the ride…
okay wow…..obviously I’m a Shane fan first, then Sharmen. I don’t read much after that unless the above is featured..but that said your writing is effin…not enough adjectives to explain it. I.C said that Dana succuming to cancer was how the storyline naturally progressed which I feel is bullshit. In this day and age showing someone fighting through it over a couple of seasons and showing hope is more natural then having someone pass in less than 8 episodes is not.. I want to say truthful but it is a hideous disease but death is the automatic outcome…After all that rambling I just wanted to say that your story really makes me miss S1 and the Alice/Dana/Shane friendship…the ties that bind.
crap need to read before I send comment…left out the not in automatic outcome….death is not the automatic outcome
This letter was absolutely beautiful. Alice has to feel all the love Dana had for her after reading this. You have put Dana in a light I had not considered before and I am just floored by her wisdom. You are truly a great writer!
I wish I had a better English to describe what I really feel reading your posts. You had me in tears a couple of time and I usually don’t cry. I think it’s because I just love it and I think this is the right end at least IC should have given us. So thank you sooo much and ppsps: I agree with aeva81, MT don’t even think about that ;)
beautiful. This is incredibly brilliant. You deserve the praise wonderingaloud, take it. I was wondering when I’d see your posts again. I check everyday to see if you’re back, I miss frip too, and MT, please don’t even think of leaving us. Wondering aloud, I know I say this often but you are awesome. I kept holding my breathe unconsciously, this is that good. Thanks for choosing posting rather than reading. I mean reading’s good, but oh well, you know what I mean. hehe. Thanks again. PPS:D I hope your internet connection goes back to normal again. peace n thanks -S