Previously –

“Alice.”  Alice was still facing the hall when Dana said her name.  She didn’t need to turn around to know Dana was crying.  The sound of Dana’s voice told her.  “Alice come here please.”  Not only was she crying she was practically begging Alice to come to her.  Alice walked over to Dana without a word and accepted the open arm Dana offered.  For the first time since Dana went into the hospital Alice crawled into bed with her.  Alice laid her head on above Dana’s heart. 

“Al I’m sorry I said what I did.  I had no idea.  It’s ok I’m not going anywhere.”  Dana and Alice held each other tight as they both let the tears fall.

Chapter 13 –

Alice woke up to someone shaking her.  As she opened her eyes she realized she was still in bed with Dana.

“Alice…Alice…why can’t you hear me?”  Dana was tossing and turning with her arm stretched out like she was reaching something.

Alice slowly sat up on her elbow and gently shook Dana to wake her.  When Dana woke up she saw Alice and wrapped her arms around her pulling her into a tight hug.

“It’s ok Dane.  I’m right here.  It was just a dream.”

“But it felt so real.  Each time…”  Dana just held her tighter.

A minute later Alice had processed what Dana said and thought Dana was calm enough to talk. “Dana, what did you mean when you said each time?”  Alice felt Dana tense.  She figured Dana had other dreams that she wasn’t aware of and hoped Dana would talk to her.

“I…I can’t Al.  I mean I have had dreams.  But I don’t remember them.”  Dana was a little hesitant with her explanation.  She didn’t completely lie.  She doesn’t completely remember her dreams and the parts she does remember she can’t explain and she knows Alice would want an explanation.  How do I explain that my dreams all have to do with you?  I’ll explain them one day, but I need to understand them myself first.

“It’s ok Dana.”  Alice said.  She knew Dana was shutting her out, but she understood.  “So how are you feeling this morning?”

“Actually I feel ok.  I don’t feel nauseous and even though I was apparently having a bad dream, I slept pretty good.  How about you?  How do you feel?”