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If I Fall: Chapter 24
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She exhaled heavily, clearing her mind of those thoughts and taking Jay’s cue to start speaking once more. "This is Alice Pieszecki…don’t try to spell it, that’s not the point. The point is that you’re listening to The Chart on KCRW, and that already makes you smart enough."
She looked up expectantly at Jay and was greeted with a smile. "That was great, Alice. Just a few more and we should be out of here."
After another twenty minutes it occurred to her that Jay’s definition of ‘a few more’ was slightly different than hers. Yet, she didn’t dare complain. After all, distracting herself with work, however mundane it may be, was much healthier than the tortured self-analysis of her love life she’d undergone since Jules left her apartment on Sunday morning. At that time she was utterly exhausted and absolutely terrified about what had happened. But even more so, she feared what was to happen next.
This was it as far as Alice was concerned. No more obstacles standing in their way, no more concealed feelings or lingering looks. No more shirking away from all the responsibilities that love brought with it. This was it. The road was clear for her and Dana to finally be together in a more concrete, more real way than ever before. Yet, the writer couldn’t help but remind herself that this situation was merely a repeat of what she assumed they had before. There were once numerous barriers getting in their way, challenges they were forced to overcome separately and together. Namely the gap to be bridged between platonic friendship and exploring the unrequited love they had been harboring for one another since they first met. And then of course there was Tonya…and Lara…and most recently, Jules.
And before they broke up, before Alice had her fragile heart torn into pieces and handed back to her as Dana walked out the door, it appeared that everything that had once stood in their way was suddenly cleared for them to start living forever together. Even though it was new and terrifying even then, Alice embraced it wholeheartedly, just as she did Dana, and knew deep down that this was it for her. Except, the harsh lesson that Alice had learned only a few short months later was that this forever ideal she had dreamed up and believed in with every fiber of her being was simply not in the cards for Dana. They had it all at one point. And despite their differences and the issues that arose, Alice had every intention of buckling down and facing them together. Logically, there was always the nagging doubt that it may not really have lasted forever, but she honestly saw no reason why it shouldn’t. And now, after all this time and all the tears that were shed, Alice was finding herself in nearly the exact same position as before. Teetering on the brink of having everything her heart ever wanted…but would she have to pay the same price as before? The only difference for Alice this time around was that her optimism and unadulterated faith in Dana and the security of their relationship, which existed in abundance before, was now possibly damaged beyond repair.
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First of all, welcome back!!! Second of all…. I thought she called Dana!!! Anyway, I love Jules too. OMG I hate to admit but I love this wavering thing. Yes, all the while it pains me to see Alice and Dana suffer, I actually enjoy it. I must be M out of S.M….. Anyway… I am so freaking glad you’re back! I was longing for you and Alice’s “sex” voice. Gah, what an expression. Yes, indeed, I love her voice. Alice needs to get some courage and talk to Dana. Afterall, one she loves is DANA!! :) hee heeeeThank you so much for posting.!! Plz plz post soon!
Ok just so you know i have loved ur story from day one and sorry i havent commented sooner just wanted to be up to date before i did!! Althou not reli tht happy with u right now JULES??? Why she goin to Jules for?? I know its hard for her to go to Dana after everything but after that fucking hot Bathroom scene everyone inc Alice herself knows tht those two are meant to be together and need to start taking steps towards it even if it is slow …. please lol!!! Anyway rant over reli reli love ur story cant wait for ur next update lol!! :) PPS x x
please update again
You really love this whole cliffhanger business, don’t you? I might be a little upset if you didn’t do it so well. I’m really glad you updated, and this isn’t even close to being filler. It’s necessary for the story, if Danish didn’t wallow in some sorta thought bubble for awhile after everything that’s happened, it wouldn’t make any sense. I just hope Jules doesn’t take advantage of Alice’s emotional state. Not that I think she’d do that deliberately or anything, but…yeah. Okay I’ve been rambling for like ever here, but what I want you to take away from this dissertation is that you rule muchly.
8 Pages is not filler, It was pretty damn good…Please get Dana and Alice in the same room…Love how you write your A&D!
OK. So your filler makes my filler look even more like filler. ;-D Seriously — this was a great chapter. I understand that Alice is going through a lot, but, she really should have called Dana. Leaving her hanging wasn’t very nice. I’m glad Dana is committing herself to the relationship in a way she didn’t the first time around. Thank goodness Shane, Tina and Boo were there to help Dana. I love how your articulated both Alice and Dana’s thoughts on the situation. It is interesting how they both are thinking the same way — what Alice needs is what Dana is prepared to give her. But they need to talk to realize that. Argh. Bad Alice! I understand her reasoning, but, what if Dana sees Jules over there? Does Alice know Dana is leaving soon for NY? Can I beg you to PPS?
oh i missed you swiss.. so happy about the update oh yeh..i love reading what u write i could just read it all day lol wat an interesting ending i hope i dnt have to wait another month for an update BUT if that is wat it takes then i will thank you!!!!!!
Whoosh! Ok it’s taken me ohhh-4 months and some odd days to comment but here i am! PLEASE update, i just cannot stand playing out all of the possible scenarios in my head. You have really done an excellent job with this whole adventure. I just have this dying urge to know what happens-how does it go with Jules-with our beloved Danish….what happens? Only you know and i am begging for an update or even a small glimpse of Alice and Dana happy and together. But another couple of months wont bother me if that’s how long it takes for you to post somemore of this beautifully written story. Thanks so much swiss!
This is the first Danish fic I have read and still one of the best. I’ll die if you don’t finish it, lol. I need HAPPY DANISH!!! Please update!!!