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Lest I Forget (2)
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We still didn’t speak as she turned down the covers and climbed into bed, pulling me in with her. I’d wanted to take a shower, but it didn’t matter. She pulled me to her and buried her face in my neck, and I wouldn’t have moved for anything in the world.
We didn’t wake up until the next afternoon. From the pain coursing through my body I realized that I’d forgotten my pills. But to be honest, none of that made a bit of difference as Alice looked into my eyes, smiling.
And in the end, we never had to talk about it. We both knew, at that second, that we were back together.
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That’s not to say it was easy, of course. We still had our share of problems and demons to work through both individually and as a couple, but as we started to talk to our psychologists and our friends again, we believed we could make it work. And we did, but it was a rough road. Al’s jealousy and dependence didn’t disappear, but we could all see the improvement as time went on.
I was going through some things of my own. My recovery was in no way simple, involving numerous workouts, physical and psychological therapy and a hell of a lot of self-reflection. I knew I’d been hiding from things for way too long, and resolved to work through them now instead of running away. Of course, that was a lot easier said than done, but I was still hoping I could do it. Alice deserved at least that, I thought as I kept pushing myself.
She was there through it all, of course. Despite her own emotional baggage from everything that had happened, she was my main source of support, just like she’d always been. And this time, she loved me…well, I don’t exactly know how to describe it, but it was almost as if she was loving me carefully after I came home, like she didn’t want to jinx it. I never could figure out how to tell her that I felt exactly the same way.
Our therapy sessions helped a lot, though. So did talking with our friends. We slowly came to realize that it didn’t have to be a perfect relationship in order to be a good one; we were allowed to make mistakes. But we both also understood that the only reason we’d failed before had been because we’d stopped communicating as best friends. We needed that to stick around in a relationship. But again, knowing that was one thing, and practicing it was quite another.
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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.