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Lest I Forget (9)
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Coming back from our honeymoon was equal parts exhilarating and frightening. We were elated being married, but at the same time, we had no real idea of what to do. We’d already filed all the paperwork we could think of to make ourselves as close to married as was legally possible, and there really wasn’t much else we could do in that regard. Still, it felt strange to have taken the vows knowing they wouldn’t ever be recognized.
“It doesn’t matter,” Alice said when we got back to the apartment. Bette, Shane, and Helena had picked us up from San Diego, and the drive home had been good. Alice and I were exhausted, though, and needed to sleep. Still, somewhere on the highway Helena had asked us just how legal this was going to be. She’s gotten some stern looks from Bette and Shane, but all of us had spent the rest of the ride home talking about it. I’d gotten a little upset when I’d realized that for whatever steps we’d taken, Alice and I still weren’t considered married in the eyes of the law. It made me feel like I wasn’t a citizen, somehow.
I don’t know why it hit me so hard, but all at once I felt completely powerless, like I didn’t belong in my own country. It really upset me, and while the topic had changed several times during the ride, Alice knew I was still upset about it when we got home. “Dana, no matter what the law says, this is a commitment we made to each other. We’ve done everything we can to make sure we have as many legal protections as we can, so who cares? Be a criminal with me, baby.” She smiled at me, and all the uneasiness I felt went out the window. I walked over and held her for a long moment before she led me to the bedroom…and although we’d probably had more sex than we should have on the cruise, I found myself being the slightest bit disappointed when she fell asleep in my arms a few seconds after her head hit the pillow.
The next morning, we had wonderful a lazy breakfast. Alice had surprised me by waking up before I did, and making us omelets. They were lopsided and tasted a little funny, but I thought the effort was so cute that I ate the entire thing and asked for seconds. The smile she gave me with her bedhead going every which way was more than worth the indigestion later.
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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.