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Lest I Forget (20)
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She stood up not a minute later to get back to campus. “I’m sorry, I’d like to stay longer but the Department is in meetings all afternoon, they’ll have my head on a plate if I’m not there,” she apologized as she picked up her purse and kissed Alice’s cheek. “I’ll try to stop in tonight when I pick up Gemma.”
“You have another date?” I asked her, smiling when she blushed. She was pretty shy and generally didn’t say much about her love life, which usually drove Alice batty. Kallie looked genuinely happy and nervous about this, though, which I took as a good sign. She’d seemed pretty lonely the past few years, and I was happy to see her smiling.
“Not really a date, we’re just going to a little café or something so she can get some dinner. She’s working a split shift tonight, Mom,” Kallie told Alice. Alice smiled at her and made a sign that wasn’t too clear but obviously had something to do with sex, which made Kallie laugh and slap her playfully. “Leave me alone,” she muttered good-naturedly. “I really do need to get going. I’ll be back later on though, I promise. Mama, go home and rest, huh?”
“I will,” I agreed, rolling my eyes. “I don’t think I’d be able to get away with it if I didn’t. You kids are ganging up on me.”
“The last time I checked, Jenny and I aren’t kids,” Shane said. They were the first words she’d spoken since we walked in, and they made Alice laugh. Well, as close to a laugh as she could get in her current condition, anyway.
It made it easier for Kallie to leave; Alice obviously didn’t want her to go. Which was completely understandable, since they’d always had a really strong bond. Kallie had gotten deathly ill when I was commentating somewhere on the East Coast, and ever since then the two of them had had a connection the rest of us hadn’t really understood.
Alice had remained very close to her through the years, and before the stroke she’d often scolded Kallie for working such long hours. She knew that it wasn’t the best idea for a diabetic to be overly stressed, and she always worried that something was going to happen if Kallie didn’t slow down. I’d always tried to assure her that our daughter was smart and could take care of herself, but Alice still worried no matter what I or Kallie or anyone else said.
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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