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Lest I Forget (9)
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“It’s not even really a date. She just asked if she could pick me up here and we could go to dinner, nothing big. Which is good, since I only brought jeans to change into anyway,” she said right before she left the room. I smiled and shook my head before I decided I might as well eat the sandwich Kallie had brought me.
It was good. Shane and Jenny had introduced them a couple years after they’d taken the Planet over, and they were good sellers even if they didn’t exactly appeal to the health nuts. Mine was a bagel with an omelet in the middle, which I guess wouldn’t have been so bad if it hadn’t had any cheese. I realized I was being really neurotic about the damn fat content and shook my head at myself.
By nine I was a little bored. I’d finished my sandwich and spoken to my son, Shane, Helena and Tina, and there really wasn’t a whole hell of a lot for me to do. Alice was still asleep, and I knew that because I kept checking every few minutes. I still couldn’t bring myself to wake her up, though, so I decided to get a little exercise. Nothing major, but I wanted to go outside and maybe walk around on the grounds for a few minutes.
I wanted her to know, though. I walked in and kissed her cheek as softly as I could, trying my best not to wake her. “I’m going outside for a few minutes, baby. But I won’t be long, I promise. Don’t be scared, okay? I just want to go stretch my legs. I’ll be right back.” I kissed her again and watched her face for any signs of movement, but there weren’t any. I knew it shouldn’t, but it made me a little sad.
It was probably the shortest walk I’ve ever taken…when I set out specifically to go for a walk, that is. I doubt I made it much more than half a mile before my guilt and anxiety got the better of me and I headed back inside. One of the nurses who’d seen me leave shook her head at me as I passed, but I didn’t take it to heart. To be truthful I was just glad the guys who’d woken me up talking in the hallway had gone. Then I felt bad for thinking that way and hoped everything was good with them.
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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.