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Lest I Forget 22
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I was quiet on the way to the hospital. They respected it and didn’t ask me any questions. By the time we’d parked the car and headed inside, I think I might have said all of two sentences the entire morning, but it was fine.
Kallie was in saying hello to Alice when we got to her room. She gave us all a hug and was going to leave to give us some privacy, but Shane and Jenny assured her that it wasn’t necessary and that they were just there to say hello before they went to work. Kallie shrugged, hugged both of them and then sat down with me at Alice’s bedside.
After saying hello to Alice and telling her they’d be back later on that day when they picked me up, Shane and Jenny gave me quick hugs and left, telling me to take care of myself and that they’d send lunch over in a couple of hours. I thanked them and took Alice’s hand as they left.
“See? Don’t worry, they’re taking good care of me,” I told Alice, pulling my chair closer to her bed and kissing her hello. She smiled at me, and it was even more recognizable as a smile than it had been the say before. It did me a lot of good to see it.
“I wish I could stay a little longer,” Kallie said apologetically a few minutes of companionable silence later. She stood and got her briefcase off the floor next to Al’s bed and gave me a sad smile. “I have some theses to look over, or I’d stay. I just don’t think any of my students would appreciate it very much.”
“It’s okay,” I told her. “I understand and I’m sure your mom does too. Go ahead and go, and quit feeling guilty. You’re not doing anything wrong.”
She sighed. “I know, but I still feel bad for not being here very much.”
“I know you do, but you can’t be. It’s all right, you’re here as much as you can be and we all know that, sweetie,” I told her. “Hey, how did your date go?”
As soon as I asked the question, Alice made a sound that sounded a little like laughter, although I couldn’t be sure. “What’s wrong?” I asked her, trying to figure out what the hell was going on. She just smiled at me and then looked back at Kallie.
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hmmm, can I add ditto…amazing chapter!!
So glad to see D recovered. What a wonderful chapter on introducing Kallie! A definitely had a big heart and wanted to foster her immediately. “… not like getting a dog.” lol. I also love the interaction between A and Kallie. D’s calling her “evil”, more laughs. Really happy to see A acting like her old self again. More incredible was Helena. I am very impressed with her dedication to work. Children placement is on the upper there as the hardest tasks ever. Good for her. Thank you MT for another fantastic chapter. Can’t wait to read the transition from fostering to adopting Kallie.
Another amazing update, MT! It’s great that Dana continues to feel better and stronger and that she understands that her being healthy will help everyone. Again, I love how you subtly weave in how well these friends know each other from the many years together. I am so thrilled with the fact that Alice is able to do such a good job communicating. Her kidding Kallie and giving Dana the finger were great touches. It was heartwarming to read about how Kallie came into their lives. Alice always did have a special connection with her. Thank you so much, MT — this is really a wonderful story.