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Lest I Forget (23)
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I’d never really had much of a maternal instinct. I loved children; having my only sibling born when I was twelve had helped with that. We’d teased each other mercilessly as he got older, but when he was a baby and a toddler and I’d been obligated to babysit him when I wasn’t at some kind of tennis camp, I’d loved taking care of him. I loved Angelica too, but I always felt awkward with her. It didn’t really matter, though, because looking into the incubator, all I wanted to do was to go into the nursery, open the incubator, pick her up and hold her forever. I knew it was impossible, but I didn’t care. I still wanted to do it.
Without really thinking about it, I moved closer to Alice and put my arm around her as we stood there. She put her head on my shoulder, and we just looked at the baby for who knows how long. It amazed me how fascinating I suddenly found the physical act of breathing. I could have watched her breathe all night. She looked so peaceful, lying there in her little pink onesie. Even the wires hooking her up to various machines didn’t detract from the overall cuteness.
I don’t know how much time passed before Helena said something. She’d left several times, presumably to use the restroom or get a drink or something along those lines. Honestly, I doubt Alice even noticed when she left and came back again. I just barely did.
She told us we should go home. I think she probably startled Alice, who had been watching the baby breathe so closely I doubt she would have noticed a bomb going off. But she nodded, and when I looked at my watch I realized we’d spent over an hour staring at the same thing.
We didn’t say much on the ride home. It was still too new to us. I knew we were in for a big talk later on, but for the time being we were content to just let the idea of taking her home with us settle into our heads. It was going to be a world of difference, but I somehow couldn’t imagine not bringing her home. I was a little surprised at that, how quickly my life had changed. I didn’t even know if we stood a chance of being able to foster her yet, but somehow it was the only thing I wanted to do.
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MaGoose is right on. Thank you very much for posting another wonderful chapter so quickly. Even at the state A was in, she was still adorable. I love how the family were often together for each other. Shane naming Kallie was perfect. Obviously Kallie was brought up with lots of love and care by A & D. I am especially pleased that D finally revealed her enthusiasm of having Kallie in their lives. I was not 100% sure from the last post. Excellent as always. Looking forward to more.
Wow just got caught up on your last post and here you are :D..After following how their friendship has been for forty odd years, find it fitting that Shane named Kallie. Nice reversal with Al getting nervous while Dana gets more excited…excellent chapter.
You really are on a roll with this story. Awwwwwwwww… Love it!!! This chapter made me feel so warm and gooey inside. Again — so glad Dana continues to do well and that Alice is having some progress, too. I think they both know she will never be the same, but, they seem to be accepting what she will be able to do and preparing for what she won’t. And I am sure there will be good days and bad days but I do like the positive note they have going now. The connection between Alice/Dane and Kallie is beautiful. I think they are all lucky to have found each other. I am sure it will not be easy, but, they seem to know what they are in for. And, once again, love the friendships here with Shane and Jenny wanting to see the baby. The naming thing was perfect. I was wondering about “Kallie” — it is not a conventional name. It was very interesting that Alice wanted the middle name to reflect her mother. Wonderful update, MT!! Thank you so much!!
long time no write! I just wanted to pop out and let you know that i’m still your staunch supporter here and that i’m thrilled about this happy danish moment.Yay, i love it when you feel you can’t be any happier. Now, could you bring that to the “present” and make Alice sing or something? too soon? humming then? Anyway,thanks for the chap, you rock MT!