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Lest I Forget (2)
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I still find it strange, the way Alice was able to bond with her so quickly. I imagine it was because Al had gone through her own mental issues, but I’ll never be sure. I don’t have the heart to ask. Regardless, she was somehow able to convince Jenny to get more help than she already had, without making a big deal out of it. Jenny had checked herself into a nice facility just outside the city, and I think the fact that she was far away from her family and able to really let her past go without their presence really helped.
Anyway, Jenny mentioned to Al that she wanted to read the story. For some reason, Alice didn’t seem as reluctant with her as she was with the rest of us, and Jenny never spoke a word about it to anyone except Alice. In fact, none of us even had an inkling that Jenny was going to present to manuscript to her publishers…but that’s exactly what she did.
Of course, Alice didn’t know how it would go. She had just done it on a whim, and we went on with our lives. We’d been living together for about six months when I went to get some testing done and found out that I was still cancer free. Elated, Alice and I planned a party for everyone. Beforehand, I asked Bette to go with me to a jewelry store.
I think I surprised her with my proposal. It wasn’t really too well planned, thinking back on it. I didn’t do anything special. We were all sitting in the living room, watching a movie, and during it, I managed to put the ring in her hand without saying anything. She didn’t even realize it at first, and when she did, she just stared at me with tears in her eyes.
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Which was pretty much what she was doing now. I finally came out of my recollections a little and smiled at her, if a little sadly. “Do you remember that, baby?” I asked, but I didn’t really need to. Her eyes had already answered me before I asked. “God, that has to be one of the worst proposals in the history of anything ever,” I joked. It really had been pretty pathetic, but it didn’t matter now. Now, she was laying there, laughing at me without being able to do so. It was a little weird, knowing what she was saying and doing even though she couldn’t speak or do anything, really. Still, it was good to see laughter in her eyes. Sad, since I knew it wouldn’t be there for long, but it was something.
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After two chapters I am in awe. You are doing a wonderful job writing this from Dana’s perspective, and I look forward to her further recounting their lives together. I somehow have a feeling I will need tissues handy…
I read this as soon as I saw it posted, but, wanted to re-read it before commenting. I really love this story and you know how I feel about your writing (although I am sorry to hear it springs from insomnia. Insomnia sucks). I love the details and the honesty with which you write — it seems so real to the characters. Things aren’t always perfect in relationships, but, if you are in the right one, you can work through it and be stronger. I guess I didn’t realize from the first chapter that Alice would be so “with it”. What a blessing to be able to say goodbye and know the person has heard it. Love the non-verbal communication the girls have after so many years together. I do have to keep reminding myself that they have had 37-38 years together because some of this is just so sad. Thanks for the great story!
Beautifully Written! Looking fwd to the next post!
this is heartbreakingly beautiful. youre such a talent!
Another beautiful chapter MT – I don’t know how you do it, but please continue
This is such a great story. I look forward to hearing more about their life together. I love the way even though Alice can’t talk you give her such a strong voice.
Wow, beautifully written as always and so realistic. People always assume that if you’re old then it’s somewhat ok when it’s your time, not really understanding that sometimes it’s worse. Thank you so much for your dedication too, means a lot :)
you made me cry! hahahah and I don’t cry much:) guess that changes now huh? hehe thanks for updating, this is a wonderful story. I don’t know what I would do if I were Dana in that situation. This is very well written, thanks! you’re awesome… PPS?;D
Thank you for this wonderful 2nd chapter.Realistic and wonderfully written as you always manage to do. I’m just in awe.And to read about their getting back together and their life together is really nice. I probably could say more about this story, but I can’t keep really form the words right now. And english not being my 1st language sucks at this point, lol.Can’t wait for the next chapter.
And again you leave me speechless. Well done! Excellent! I could go on and on with those kind of superlatives when I talk about this story. I hope the next chapter contains memories of Danish with their family. I would love to know how does two were as mums.