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Crossroads- Ch. 20
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"Are you excited about going home to Boston today?" Bette asked. They’d spent some time bonding the evening before about the healing power of art as the gang had taken an informal tour of Bette’s new office and the small gallery at the LA College of Art.
Meg nodded. "Yes. But, I have a sneaking suspicion I’ll be coming out here full time after graduation." She took a sip of coffee. With a poorly concealed grin she added, "Dr. Chalmers called this morning. She offered me a summer position working at a free clinic. She said it would be a great experience for the Ph.D. program."
"Meg! That’s great!" The women all congratulated the blushing girl.
Lara walked up just in time to see Alice throw her arm around Meg. She smiled as she watched the two of them grin at one another. "So, I guess Meg told you her good news?"
She joined the others at the table, and they continued to talk about Meg’s impending move to the city. Finally, Lara consulted her watch. "We should get a move on, kiddo, you need to get to the airport."
As Meg was hugging everyone goodbye, Alice whispered to Lara, "Can you come by my place tonight after you get off?"
Lara smiled and arched an eyebrow. "Happily."
Alice laughed. "I’m serious. I have something I want to talk to you about."
"I’ll be there." Lara lightly kissed Alice, then called out for Meg. With a backward smile, the two sisters headed to Lara’s car, arm in arm.
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"So, you had something you wanted to talk about?" Lara settled down beside Alice on the sofa.
Alice was nervous. She had not anticipated revealing to anyone what she’d done seven months before. What had seemed a perfectly logical plan earlier in the day suddenly seemed idiotic.
Lara sensed her anxiety. With a concerned glance she rubbed Alice’s shoulder. "Are you okay?"
Alice took a deep breath. She looked at Lara and had to smile when she saw the love and concern evident in Lara’s eyes. She squeezed Lara’s hand and nodded. "Lara, I wanted to talk to you about Dana."
It was Lara’s turn to appear nervous. She took a deep breath and peered at Alice uncertainly. "Okay." She drew the word out so that it was more like a sigh than a comment.
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That was absolutely lovely, Gold. I’ll be sorry to see this one end. Thanks for the story, and I’m looking forward to the epilogue and your next story.
great story sad to see it end but it was a perfect ending.
Gold, I wear it as a badge of honor to be the token straight girl commetator-ess to have sparked the inclusion of Lace NC-17 scenes. I mean, who else would do such a thing, right? hehehe. My belief is that people who are in love should be having sex, period. And when the two are HOT to boot? Even better. Sigh, what to say….it is bittersweet that this story has come to an end but I anticipate your epilogue and future Lace stories because you have a gift with words, darling. Thank you for giving particularly Lara the depth that you did (suck on THAT, IC…) and I love the symbolism of water washing Dana’s ashes away, just very fitting. And Alice just seems so much more -there- than at the start of the fic. Each update has been a little treat ‘o the day in its own way. You rock, and I can’t wait for more. You keep writing, I’ll keep commenting;) Cheers to you.
PS: (because how could I -really- be done here). forgot to include that Lara slipping her clean-still wet hand into Alice’s as they walk off (into the proverbial sunset) together was, oh my goodness, such a touching way to connect LaraDanaAlice and good things into the future. Sigh…
great, i was dying to read the final chapter. hopefully u wil post up another Lace story ASAP
the end? *sigh* it was great while it lasted! amazing story, and alice always knows what to do to make it all better…*sigh again* it really was a great story, and i thank you for keeping it up and keeping me happy! you’re the best! im thinking maybe a sequel? a new story? SOMETHING??? ahhh you’re amazing.
I have a lot of patience though. :P But it was a nice ending. I think they’ve finally have closure when it comes to Dana. I hope Lara will have more peace with Dana gone and her nightmares will dissapear slowly. I’m looking forward to the epilogue. Good to hear Meg will also be in it. :D Btw, The Pipettes made it to my top 10 of last week (on last.fm)…ignore the fact that I didn’t scrobble that many songs. ;)
i´m late, sorry… a big hug for you becuse of this last szene. i always thought, that lara need to be there, to say good bye to dana. that was so sweet! thx for that. i need the epilogue…. ok i´m waiting (at the port).
Wow, just the read the whole story in one stiiting, it was fantastic!!!! I really hope you write another lace story soon cause i was gripped xxx
i completely agree with mineralka.
I love this from begin to end great story and i am sorry to see it end thanks and can’t wait for your next story
I love this from begin to end great story and i am sorry to see it end thanks and can’t wait for your next story
That ending was just perfect, Gold. I totally agree with Min’s comment – Alice giving Lara her little bottle of Dana’s ashes to allow her to say goodbye (a moment that Lara was denied on the show) really does highlight the Alice-Dana-Lara connection in a positive way. The fact that Alice not only gave Lara the ashes, but also allowed her some time and space to say her goodbyes privately just demonstrates once again her unwavering supportiveness and strength (did I mention that I *love* Alice in this story??). I especially liked how you described Lara’s feelings and memories of Dana in the final paragraphs – so sweet and touching. Thank you for this wonderful story – I have enjoyed it every step of the way, and although I’m sad to see it end, I’m certainly looking forward to reading your next Lace creation!