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Lest I Forget (8)
“It’s okay, Al. I’m right here,” I said in a whisper. I barely got it out before I started to cry, but it didn’t matter. She was trying to open her eyes, and was holding my hand. Just feeling that was enough to make me happier than I’d been in a long time.
“Take it easy,” I told her, kissing her hand. “Don’t rush it, baby. It’s okay.” She seemed to calm down a little after that, and I was glad. I wanted her to wake up more than anything, but I didn’t want her to hurt herself doing it. I sat with her and stroked the back of her hand for awhile, willing her to wake up without saying anything.
As I was sitting there, Gemma poked her head in. I must have had a weird expression on my face or something, because she gave me a funny look. “Is everything all right?”
“Yeah, everything’s fine. I think she’s trying to wake up…her eyes were moving behind the lids and she put pressure on my hand a few times,” I replied, trying to keep the giddiness out of my voice.
“That’s great!” Gemma exclaimed, and came over to check Alice’s vitals. “It might take awhile, though. Coming out of a coma isn’t exactly like just waking up in the morning, it’s sort of a process. But if you keep talking to her I’m sure it won’t take too long. I’ll call the doctor and let him know, I’m sure he’ll want to order some tests when she wakes up for good.”
She moved around to the other side of Alice’s bed and looked at one of the brain monitors. “Hmm, a lot more activity on this than there was yesterday. Looks like she’ll be waking up any time now. I’ll leave you alone and go call the doctor.” She touched my shoulder for a second, and then she was gone.
I sat there without really moving much for the next few minutes, uncertain of what to do. I was about to start talking to her again when I felt the tiniest bit of pressure on my hand. I squeezed back and leaned forward so I could kiss her cheek. “Hi baby,” I murmured. Her eyelids fluttered for a few seconds, then opened. It wasn’t for long, but the glimpse of her eyes was enough to have me delirious with joy. She made a frustrated little noise and closed her eyes, clutching at my hand.
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Damn! I forgot to comment last chapter. So sorry, MT! Great New Year’s present! Such a sweet chapter. Love that Dana could not sleep well without Alice. True soulmates. So many great touches: Dana pacing when Al wasn’t looking, showering together over the years, the knitted blanket, etc. — wonderful. Poor Dana. It is really hard to keep vigil like that. Stupid Gemma’s girlfriend! I would be willing to give her Jules if Kallie doesn’t work out. Interesting touch about Helena and Tina. I do like that Dylan was apparently there for Helena until the end. You rock, MT. Best wishes for 2008! Thanks so much for the new chapter!!
By the time I finished reading this chapter, I am a lot more sober after partying all night. OMG, MaGoose, again you saved me from typing half of my comments. I love the blanket too, so A, so sweet. I was about to start a “Feed Dana” campaign and then they brought her a Thanksgiving dinner. I also like the nice surprise about T & H getting back together. I am elated to find A slowly waking up. Poor D she really needed to get some rest. I am starting to worry about her again. She could not afford to be sick. I lmao when MaGoose offered Jules. As for you, MT, I am sorry to hear that you are depressed. I am sure MaGoose will not mind letting the D from “Closure” to take care of you for a day or two. Then everyone will be happy. Thank you MT, like MaGoose said, “YOU ROCK.” And please continue to rock in 2008. So keep your chin up and I wish you happiness, good health & prosperity this coming year!
Hey MT, what a way to start the New Year. Your writing continues to blow me away. I loved the part about the blanket, such an Alice thing to do…so cute. You’re teasing us a little with this story though, when I read the first chapter I accepted that there was no hope for Alice and that I had to read the story accepting it was destined to end a certain way…that was before I realised that you were in love with Alice, now slowly each chapter you are feeding us grains of hope and I’m starting to wonder if you have it in you to do anything really bad to your woman!