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Lest I Forget (2)
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“Do you remember when I came back home? After the cancer?” I asked quietly after awhile. Alice opened her eyes and managed to move her head ever so slightly so that she could see me sitting with her. Overjoyed, I squeezed her hand and took a deep breath, wanting to tell her everything.
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It had been one hell of a fight, but when I’d finally woken up from my coma, the first thing I thought was that Alice must look worse than I did. The exhaustion went all the way to her eyes, which were clouded over with equal parts worry and relief when she realized I was finally awake. “Hi,” she whispered, jumping out of her chair to run her fingers gently over my face. That was all she was able to say before she started to cry. I wasn’t able to get her stop for over an hour, and I think she only stopped then because she simply couldn’t cry anymore. She just held me, and I couldn’t believe how much it brightened my spirits to be able to hug her back.
They let me go home two weeks later. I’d been planning to go back to the condo, but Alice wouldn’t hear of it. “You’re coming home with me,” she insisted, and no matter what protests I thought up, she wouldn’t even entertain the thought. And despite my protests, there was no place I wanted to go after everything than to Alice’s.
We left the hospital together and had Shane drive us home. After almost a month for both of us in that tiny sterile room, it was almost overwhelming to be out in the sunshine again. I think we probably would have both enjoyed it more if we hadn’t been so exhausted, though. Shane stopped and got us something to eat, but respected our privacy and left as soon as she’d helped us carry our stuff inside.
We didn’t say a word to each other that first day. I just took my pills and then took Alice’s hand, pulling her into the bedroom with me. We hadn’t talked about things yet, and I was probably more nervous than I’d ever been before. I’d told her I loved her, and hadn’t woken up for almost a week afterward. During the two weeks since I’d woken up, we hadn’t addressed it. I wanted to know where she stood…but honestly, I was just too tired to care right then. I was too tired, and looking at her, I knew she felt the same way.
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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.