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If I Fall: Chapter 14
Dana opened her mouth to protest but then closed it after realizing it was no use denying. She wished she was better at concealing the fact that she had something on her mind, but she was so overt with her worrying that anyone who knew her could detect that her wheels were turning from a mile away…especially someone like Shane, who knew her almost as well as Alice. It was just no use pretending, the question was as good as asked. Except now she wasn’t sure how to word it in a way that would avoid sparking her friend’s curiosity.
"Dane, spill it…or don’t. But I really don’t want to play twenty questions right now."
The athlete sighed, realizing she was defeated and should just get on with it. "Fine, okay. I just…well…ugh."
"Hey," Shane leaned in closer and dropped her tone as she saw that this was something truly plaguing her friend. And as she reached out her hand and placed it on Dana’s shoulder, she could see the athlete doing her best to bite back the tears threatening to spill over. "Dane, I’m listening. It’s okay, you can ask me."
"Is…is Alice happy?"
It was almost asked in a bare whisper and Dana wouldn’t allow herself to look her friend in the eye. Shane paused, taking another sip of beer and leaning back into the couch again, unsure of what to say in response. "I’d say that’s a question to ask Alice."
"I’ve already done that," Dana admitted, the slightest hint of desperation in her tone.
"So what’s the problem?"
"So I don’t think she’d answer me honestly."
"Well Dane if Alice isn’t comfortable answering that for herself, what makes you think I am?"
"Shane come on, Alice trusts you. And from what I gather, besides Helena, you’ve been the one she’s turned to through all the shit that’s gone on over the past year. I just…I want to make sure she’s okay. And that she’s truly happy."
"Why though?"
"Duh, because I care about her. She’s my best friend…and after everything I’ve put her through I’d hate to see her still miserable."
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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