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Lest I Forget (20)
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She was so focused on what she was saying to Kallie that she didn’t look over when I came into the room with Shane right behind me. I didn’t want to interrupt them; Alice looked happy, and Kallie was laughing, so I saw no reason to disturb them. I think Kallie heard us come in, though, because she turned in her chair and saw us. “Mama!” she exclaimed with a happy smile, and stood up immediately to come hug me. “I’m only here for a little bit. I took an hour’s lunch so I could come hang out with Mom, I haven’t been here too much recently. Can’t let Charlie take all the credit,” she said with a smile. She nodded hello to Shane and then sat back down, pulling an extra chair up next to hers and pushing the only remaining one in Shane’s direction.
I didn’t sit down right away, choosing instead to walk over and give Alice a hug. The way her eyes lit up at seeing me made me grin, and she was able to hug me back a little bit. It did wonders for my mood, and I felt like I was going to cry as I hugged her and whispered into her ear that I’d missed her very, very much. I felt her arms tighten around me, not that it was very coordinated, but just feeling it made me happy.
“How are you feeling?” Kallie asked me when I sat down beside her in the chair she’d pulled over. I was still holding Alice’s hand, and I could feel her squeezing mine, obviously wanting a response.
“I’m all right,” I assured her.
“You sure? You look a little tired,” Kallie said quietly, but she smiled at me when I nodded. “I’m sorry I didn’t stop by the house and see you yesterday, Mama. I felt bad about it, but I figured you needed your rest.”
“It’s okay,” I assured her, squeezing Alice’s hand. “I was sleeping all day anyway, I probably would have been out of it if you’d stopped over.”
Kallie nodded, and I couldn’t help but think back to the day Helena had told us about the baby girl that a young woman had left in the hospital. Since that time, I couldn’t imagine my life without her in 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