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Closure – Chapter 21
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Later that night Dana was heading to bed and made her normal stop to check on Alice. Usually she was sleeping like a rock by this time.
Dana heard soft crying when she got to Alice’s door. Dana knocked and stuck her head in. “Alice? You OK?” Dana made her way over to the bed. Alice had her hand up the back of her shirt — as if she were trying to rub the healing wound there.
The look on Alice’s face broke her heart. “It’s my back. I can’t get comfortable. It doesn’t hurt enough to take a pill, but, every time I move it is pulling the skin. I think the driving today was a bit much.” Alice lowered her eyes in embarrassment. Alice was very careful about the pills she took. She didn’t think she would get addicted again, but, didn’t think it was something to tempt. “And I have that cream, but, I can’t reach.”
Abby gave Alice some cream to use on her back during the last follow-up exam. Most of the intense pain had subsided, but, it was extremely uncomfortable to move around as her back was healing. The cream had a topical anesthetic along with antibiotic and aloe.
Dana didn’t waste a second in getting up onto the bed. “Why didn’t you call me?” She asked as she reached over to get the jar of cream from the bed side table.
“I’ve been enough of a nuisance. I thought I could do it myself.” Alice said quietly.
“You silly…” Dana said affectionately as she carefully lifted Alice’s shirt to expose the mark on her back.
Anyone who had not seen Alice’s back previously would be shocked. It was horribly discolored — it looked even more so against the writer’s pale skin. Dana had seen many injuries during her athletic career and was pleased that it seemed to be on the mend. There was still a question as to whether there would be any permanent scarring.
Dana put some of the cream on her fingers and gently started to rub it on Alice’s wound. She saw Alice tense up and stopped immediately.
“Are you alright? Did I hurt you?”
Alice couldn’t help but smile at the concern in Dana’s voice. “No, I’m sorry! It was colder than I expected. That’s all. Please continue?”
“No problem…” Dana continued to massage the cream into Alice’s back and watched as the writer visibly relaxed under her gentle ministrations.
When Dana finished, she went to go wash her hands and then came back into Alice’s room and sat on the edge of the bed.
“Better?”
“Yes. Thank you, Dane.” Dana gave the writer a smile and pushed the hair out of her eyes. Alice’s hair really had a mind of its own. She sensed that Alice had something else she wanted to say.
“Sweetie? Is there anything else you need? You know you just need to ask…”
Alice looked up into those caring eyes. She hated asking anyone for anything, but, felt safe with Dana.
“Do you think you could stay with me for a bit tonight? Just until I get to sleep? It’s been a rough day…”
Dana didn’t need to hear any more. She climbed into the bed and let Alice curl up against her. She held Alice and whispered “I’m here, honey. You’re not alone. You’re safe.” Eventually Alice fell asleep. Her arm was thrown around Dana’s waist and her head was in the crook of Dana’s neck. Dana thought that they really did fit together like two puzzle pieces. She thought briefly about leaving and going to her own bed. She was concerned about hurting Alice by moving her, though. And it felt so damn good to have her back in her arms. She drifted contentedly off into a deep sleep…
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Awwww. I want a Dana. Too bad she got lost in the mail. I think I’ll file a formal complaint with the postal service. It’d be great to be held like that. Anyway, this chapter was very touching. I’m glad that Alice seems to be making strides in allowing herself to open up a little bit and trust Dana. I’m worried about Jackie, though. And you don’t have to thank me for the support on this, you’re amazing at it and I really don’t need to support a thing, you do it yourself. That was my attempt at being witty. I know it didn’t work, but I’m running on very little sleep, lol.
YEY! I’m really glad that she didn’t go to Jackie. For once, I thought A came back to get all her stuffs and leave… Man, only if Dana can rub cream on my boo-boo and hold me!! It was very interesting!PPS
thanks for making alice call the therapist instead of calling jackie!! i’m glad that dana is back to playing some tennism she needs to decompress from this situation every day.but i wonder if jackie is trying to stay away or trying to find alice. i know shane has her spies out but… wondering…. my abuser dont go away quietly even with a OFP!
Cream rubbing…ooo…Dana cream rubbing…ooooooooer. I think we all need a Dana! Yay to A being on the mend! Dana didn’t seem to be fighting too much to get out of Alice’s bed heheh would anyone though really? Thank you for the well wishes =) another touching chapter. Thanks!
I’m mostly a silent reader, but I just had to tell you how much I love your story. I’m so proud of Alice for not going to Jackie, although I feel there’s more to come. I want a Dana to hold me like that too. Favorite line:” Dana thought that they really did fit together like two puzzle pieces.” This is what I always thought of Danish. Thank you for writing this. It’s beautiful and touching and you’re great.
This was a gr8 chapter,thanks for this.PPS
I just can’t say it enough, you’re awesome. I’m glad to see Alice taking baby steps and Dana being so protective. They really do fit together. Thanks for another great chapter. PPS!
I had some trouble following everything Alice and Dana said. But I was a little optimistic, for a very big change, over the email and where Alice might have been. Hope you’re doing good.
Ever since I read Roxy being confined in the basement cell in brteyes’ “Masked Feelings”, whenever I hear the word dungeon I could only picture Roxy being in one. I suppose all these Danish fanfics have really filled up my head. Just is a good or bad thing? I actually won’t mind if you lock Jackie in there. I am really worried about her lack of appearance. There had to be something up her sleeves. So so glad to these two starting to talk a bit. More baby steps please. It is always wonderful to see D taking such good care of A. Now that you have started to make them connect, please do not let us wait too long. Thank you again, MaGoose!!
Can’t help but be proud of Alice. Great chap!!!
I’m with MT. lol. I want this Dana too :) so sweet and caring. I heart this chapter. Thanks Magoose :)
I agree with MT I want a Dana too. GO DANISH Thank for the update magoose. Dana should just beat her to death over the head with a laptop. That would be pretty good