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Lest I Forget (20)
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I was impatient the next day. I tried really hard not to be, but the idea of sitting around the house with Shane and Jenny instead of going to see Alice seemed like a complete waste of time to me. Still, they insisted that we couldn’t go until the afternoon. I reluctantly agreed, mostly because I’d promised them the day before. I’d promised Charlie too, and while I’d spoken to him as soon as I woke up and assured him that I was all right, he insisted that I stay home until the afternoon. He also reiterated his request that I not stay longer than half an hour when I went to see her.
He sounded tired, so although I was feeling a lot better, I agreed. I didn’t want to cause him any more stress. While he’d requested several days off of work, he was due in for a meeting in the early afternoon. He told me that he could easily skip it, but I saw no reason that he should, unless he didn’t want to go. That wasn’t him, though, so we agreed that he would go if I kept my promise not to stay very long at the hospital, and to come home and rest afterward.
I fully intended to keep that promise, although it hurt me to do so. All I wanted to do was pack a bag and go back to the hospital until Alice was released, but from the concerned looks on Shane and Jenny’s faces, I knew I shouldn’t try to test my bounds so soon. I was definitely feeling better, but even I knew that I wasn’t completely better yet.
Shane gave me my pills and a glass of juice, and Jenny made me some toast, which I took back to my room. I know I probably should have asked them what was going on in their lives and if Jenny had managed to figure out whatever machine had broken down the day before, but I was far too focused on going to see Al and what was going to happen once she was released.
They seemed to understand and neither tried to initiate conversation with me. They just asked how I was feeling, and then left me alone. Which was probably a good thing, since I was stuck in my own head. I stayed in my room most of the morning, watching the news and paying not one bit of attention to it.
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Just letting you know that I am still faithfully reading, and enjoying, this story as well as “You”!
Yes I know I have been horrible with not leaving a comment in so long, but every chapter is so powerfully written that all I can think is wow. That said I find it truly great how strong the bond with the three of them is after all these years.
Don’t let the lack of comments get you down. They are low across the board. I think HD is right about a slump that occurs in the summer. This was another great update from you on this story! I love that Dana is understanding how much her being healthy means to everyone around her. I think it will help her mood and it will also give her the time to get well. Dana’s reaction to the return to the hospital was written perfectly. Love hearing more about how Kallie came to their family and some of her health issues. I wonder if they could either get a live-in nurse or maybe move together to an assisted living facility. It is great that Alice is finding a way to communicate. The Alice/Kallie dynamic is very interesting. Too funny that Alice was signing something about sex. Hee! I feel sorry for Angelica. But that Brendan is a cutie. Dana’s optimism at the end is wonderful. This really is an amazing, almost epic, story. You are doing a wonderful job with it and I also wait patiently for the next installment. Thanks, MT!!
yay! another great chapter my dear.yeah im still reading too, just silently and to myself :) but you can consider me having commented on each and every chapter with a resounding “nicely done!”
MT, I am very thankful that you step up the plate during this quiet time for Danish stories. MaGoose and I are not the only 2 reading your stories. lol. It’s summer again, remember last year? LMAO, Jenny and her toast again. I loved that D being D trying to hide her excitement of going to see A. The summation of the D’s 40 years of experience with the hospital and the rest of the chapter really got to me. Right now, I feel quite emotional thinking the possibility that A would end up in a home. D’s short visit also indicated the limitation of activities when people aged which also makes me sad. D touching both of A & S in silence was one of the best AlShaDane moment I have ever read. And thank you for explaining Kallie’s absense. Finally we got to meet Angie. I love that Brendan. Also glad that A’s condition had improved. Again, another powerful chapter and can’t thank you enough for your fantastic writing. I will patiently wait for your next installment.
I’m always reading, without fail. Sorry I just don’t always post a comment but I always think your stories rock! This one really is growing better and better as time goes on. :D