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If I Fall: Chapter 14
"Hey, it’s cool. You’re both my friends and I’m more than happy to help you out just as much as Alice. I just don’t want to get in the middle of whatever it is that’s still between you two."
"Huh, I just wish I knew what that was."
"Well Dane, I hope you figure it out soon…for both your sakes."
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The Next Morning
Alice sat herself down on the sleek, mahogany-toned, leather couch and let her eyes wander around the doctor’s office. It was a modest room, occupied by the aforementioned couch, a complementary love seat, and a big, beige, comfy chair that the doctor typically used. It was peculiar to Alice that as much as it seemed like an ordinary living room, once you looked further there appeared a book shelf in the corner, comprised mostly of psychiatric manuels, and to further the identity confusion, the walls boasted numerous medical degrees and recognitions of achievement from distinguished universities from this country and even some from the UK. She’d been seeing Dr. Harriet Hayes, who preferred to just be called Harriet, for about a month now, and found that she was surprisingly comfortable with the doctor from the get go. By the end of each session Alice felt like the load she’d be carrying on her shoulders was somehow lighter, as her problems slowly became less overwhelming to her and seemingly more fixable with each passing week. She’d never put much stock in shrinks before, but Harriet had this way of sounding more like a concerned friend and less of a paid medical professional when speaking to Alice, making it even easier for her to open up and work on her issues.
"So Alice," Harriet began with a grin, "how’s your week been?"
Alice sighed recalling her plans for this evening. "Good…good, things are good. Jules has some 1 month celebration planned for tonight."
"Are you looking forward to it?"
"Uh, I don’t know. I mean, yeah of course. It’s just…it’s sort of a big deal I guess."
"Meaning?"
"It’s just a bit overwhelming."
"How so?"
"Okay, I’m not saying that I don’t appreciate her being in my life or that I don’t appreciate all that she’s done for me. I’m actually really grateful that I met her and I’m totally enjoying getting to know her, you know? I guess I’m just…scared that she’s putting more into this than I am and I don’t want to hurt her," Alice trailed off, shaking her head ever so slightly.
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Pfft I beat that Bradshaw hands down, I’m sure she copied me actually :P Anyway on to the reason for this comment, my god this gets better and better and I sincerely mean that! I like to read Lara’s point of view even though I’m nto a fan of her character but thats probably because the show didn’t explore her enough. Dana needs to sit down, breathe and seriously re-evaluate what she wants in life and more importantly, who. Alice should be honest with Jules if she’s not ready for commitment, it sounds like she’s stringing her along from fear and that’s pretty bad even though it’s coming from a good place. Shit I could ramble on and on but I will save you the pain and just say well done! PPS :)
Okay, I cried for like half this chapter, it’s that damn good. It’s like Shane said in Loud and Proud, when she told Alice that she could see Dana loves her…then asks her if she can’t see that. I think it’s always been obvious that Dana loves Alice beyond life, she just doesn’t know how to say it, and poor Alice somehow can’t see it for what it is and needs the words. Okay, so that’s my essay on Danish for the day. And yes, I heart Curb Your Enthusiasm. I was pretty sure that’s where you’d taken the sunglasses thing from, but I didn’t want to say anything in case I was wrong. I sense that you’ll be getting these two stubborn biatches together before too long, and I couldn’t be happier about it…just please have them communicate, k? Okay, I’m really done now, I swear. Love this more every time you update.
Even the fucking shrink knows that Dana loves Alice……greats chapter PPS
Great story and great update. You do a wonderful job of representing Alice and Dana, strengths and flaws alike.
Usually I completely relate to Dana as you write her, and explain her twisted motivations. :-) At the end of this update I completely related to Alice. Maybe that’s why I love this couple so much. I guess I should thank you for inadvertantly giving me the therapy I so obviously need. lol I’m glad the doctor was able to see how Dana feels about Alice. Alice can’t be objective about her interactions with Dana, nor can she trust her feelings for the athlete. As Alice was describing what eventually happens when she and Dana spend time together, it was pretty clear that Dana reacts that way because of her own feelings for Alice. Alice’s heart may suspsect that is the reason for Dana’s change, but her mind can’t allow her to set herself up for the heartache that will come. I’m so glad you had time to update. You are writing a wonderful story.
Loved this chapter, liked Lara’s point of view, and Harriet giving Alice some direction to whats going on with Dana. Thanks for an awsome post!!
that was great. I can’t wait to see what Alice does with this new info that Harriet gave her