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Lest I Forget (9)
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I didn’t sleep very well that night. I think most people would have said that it was because I was excited about Alice being awake again, and obviously that was part of it. I think it had more to do with the fact that there was a ton of noise from the hall that night. Every time I managed to close my eyes and drift off a little bit, some sort of beeping or talking or crashing or some damn thing would wake me up. I knew I was in a hospital, of course, so I tried not to let it get to me. There were people outside my room that were a lot worse off than I was…hell, even worse than Alice was, with life-threatening emergencies. Still, I couldn’t help but be a little annoyed. I knew it was illogical and I knew it was beyond bitchy, but the first night I’d felt calm and comfortable enough to sleep was the night nobody would shut the hell up.
I felt bad, but couldn’t stop myself from grumbling as I tossed and turned to the sounds coming off the hall. Some guy was talking, very loudly, to some other guy, who was a bit quieter but still not quiet enough. Eventually, I fell into an exhausted sleep, but for the rest of the night I dreamed about hitting the guys in the hall over the head with some form of crusty baguette.
They were still talking when I woke up. I had no idea how long I’d been asleep, but the sun was shining into the room, and I’d finally shut my eyes when it had still been dark out. I lay there for a minute or two, wondering what in the world could possibly be interesting enough to go on for hours about, and instantly feeling bad for being annoyed.
With a shrug, I got up and took a shower. I looked in on Alice, but she was still sleeping, and I didn’t have the heart to go wake her up even if I wanted to. So I headed for the cafeteria instead.
I wouldn’t have expected breakfast in a hospital cafeteria to be pleasant, but in a way it was. I’m sure that’s probably just because I was so relieved that Alice had woken up, and being somewhat relaxed about things for the first time in days was a huge relief both mentally and physically. I sat at the little table for almost an hour, sipping coffee long after I’d finished my food.
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MT, I am really happy to see you posted this chapter. As hard as it was that reading A still in the hospital bed, I am thrilled to hear that you will let her survive. Kallie dating Gemma is a great idea. I laughed too picturing D hitting the guys with the crusty baguette. And “making me into a fat old woman.” I always enjoy the humor that you added in the story. I think I mentioned to you before about the Aerosmith’s song, “Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing.” It kept popping up in my head every time I read D watching A slept. ( http://www.lyrics007.com/Aerosmith%20Lyrics/Don't%20Want%20To%20Miss%20A%20Thing%20Lyrics.html ) In a way, this song added more sadness to the already melancholy situation of A. But thought it was quite appropriate for D’s state of mind. I am impressed by your ability to successfully deliver this most incredibly difficult communication scene. I could totally relate to the frustration A felt. It made my heart sank further when D thought “It meant I had nobody to talk to, and I missed that.” That got to me again. MT, no matter how the show has mistakenly sold Dana Fairbanks short, fortunately there are writers like you who are willing to give Dana a chance for a happy and fulfilling life. Once again, I am touched by you and the rest of the Danish writers for your generosity, time, effort and most of all dedication. I will comment again on “LIF” when I return in March. THANK YOU!!!
Pretty amazing update, it was good seeing Alice getting a bit better. Loved the flashback of the Fairbanks buying their girls a house. Awesome gift. Can’t wait for the next part!
Just fantastic! Still giggling over the image of Dana attacking those men on page 1 with a crusty baguette! I love the deep connection that you are writing about between these two women, thank-you so much for the update
I didn’t think I could get more excited than I was when I saw that you posted. And then I read the author comments and it looks like Ailce is going to pull through. Squee!!! You made my week. So glad your laptop woes have been resolved. I’ve only been in the hospital for extended stays three times and I couldn’t wait to get out. I don’t know how anyone gets rest in there. I’m glad Dana finally got a little sleep. I’m going to throw a crusty baguette in the shed — that made me giggle. It’s great that they figured out a way to communicate and that Alice’s mind is still active. Love all the little touches, as usual: Kallie and Gemma having a date (and both being so cute about it), that Dana was still so conscious of fat content in her food, “That pride’s gonna get the best of you, woman”, “You’re being perverted and I won’t have it” — all the details are excellent! Don’t know why you were worried. How come no one ever bought me a house? ;-D Thank so much, MT! You rock, babe!
this is great and the telling story’s of pasted times is great please post soon I love it
Been quietly following your story and gotta say it’s pretty effin powerful. Although there is sadness, the thought that Alice and Dana and the group have been together through decades is really effin great.