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Lest I Forget (9)
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Al was still asleep, which wasn’t surprising since it was only a quarter to ten. In all the years I’d known her, Alice had never voluntarily gotten out of bed before ten, unless of course she was obligated by something or had been up all night anyway. Aside from that, she was exhausted. Still, I found myself feeling a little down that she wasn’t awake yet. It meant I had nobody to talk to, and I missed that. She and I had gotten used to talking in the mornings, and it was a tough habit to break on short notice.
I took a short nap and woke up about half an hour later. A nurse was in checking on Alice when I looked into the room, so I sat and watched TV for a few minutes until she left.
She was awake, just laying there scanning the room with her eyes. When I went over to her, her eyes lit up and she looked like she was trying to smile, although it came out as more of a grimace. I didn’t care, and kissed her anyway. “Good morning,” I said into her ear. She made a noise that I couldn’t quite make out, but it made me giddy anyway because at least it was something.
We spent the rest of that morning on small tasks. Eventually we worked out a sort of rudimentary communication system that focused mainly on her blinking her eyes. I’d have rather it had been squeezing my hand or some other type of physical contact, but she was still exhausted. That, and the doctor had told us that she’d have to learn how to control even her limited movements all over again. So I was pretty happy with the progress she was making.
When Gemma came in to change her IV bags and give me a sandwich from the sub shop at about noon, Al looked at me sadly. I smiled at her and took her hand. “Well, if you insist on watching me eat, I guess I can stay. If that’s all right,” I said in Gemma’s direction. She just shrugged.
“I don’t see what it can possibly hurt. Sorry it’s not much, I ran over on my break and didn’t have time to stop anywhere else.”
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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.