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Lest I Forget (20)
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She never could have been; not to me. I’d have taken care of her regardless of the strain on myself. I saw it as just another in a long line of changes that had taken place in our lives during our time together, but I knew no one else would see it that way. Charlie would have a fit if I tried to take care of Alice by myself, and I knew Shane wasn’t keen on the idea either. She hadn’t said anything more about it, but she hadn’t really had to.
Alice was the one I was worried about, though. She was going to hate it. When we’d discussed it before, she’d asked to be put in a home if something debilitating happened to her, simply because she didn’t want to be a burden if she could help it. We’d agreed on homes to put the other into should it ever come to that, but for as nice as the home was, I couldn’t stand the thought of her being in one. I knew she was going to fight me on it; that’s just how she was. But I wanted her with me. I didn’t care what kind of shape she was in, I didn’t think I could handle her being away from me. I’d hire a fulltime live-in nurse if I had to, but I wanted her in her house. With me.
I was jolted out of my thoughts by Shane’s hand on my shoulder; I was so deep in thought that I’d almost walked right past Alice’s room. “You all right?” she asked, and I nodded, not trusting myself to speak. I was a little overwhelmed, being back there.
My first glance at Alice in almost two days did me a world of good. She looked so much better that I thought my heart was going to beat out of my chest or something stupid like that. The bandages that had still been on her head when I’d left had been removed since I’d been gone, and although her hair had been shorn really close to her head on the left side for the surgery, she still looked beautiful.
When Shane and I walked in, Alice was propped up a little in bed and signing to Kallie, who was standing over her in one of her power suits that Alice and I loved to make fun of her for. Alice’s signing still wasn’t perfect, but over the time I’d been gone she’d managed to get some more control of her hands, and she was faster and more accurate with her signs. I stood in the doorway and watched her talking with Kallie, and a lot of my fears from earlier were alleviated. If Alice could be like this, communicating and still able to make people laugh, how could I ever consider sending her away? She was still in there, even if she couldn’t speak or move too much.
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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