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Lest I Forget (9)
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“It’s fine, really. I still have that food Helena and Tina brought for me last night,” I replied.
“Well, I should have at least gotten you something to drink…”
“Would you stop worrying about it? I can go up to the vending machine. You’re a sweetheart bringing me this as it is. Thank you.”
“It’s really no problem,” she said quietly, then left us alone. I didn’t really want to leave Alice, so I stepped into my room and dug around in the mini fridge for a can of soda, then went and sat back with her.
By the time I’d finished eating, Alice was looking a little tired. “Why don’t you take a little nap, baby. I’m gonna go do the same thing,” I whispered. She sighed and closed her eyes once, our agreed-upon signal for yes. I smiled and kissed her softly, then pulled the blanket up around her further and left the room.
I didn’t sleep. I’d intended to, but couldn’t seem to get comfortable. I’m sure it didn’t help that both Shane and Helena came in before too long. I warned them not to wake Alice up, and they didn’t stay very long when they saw her sleeping. They’d brought me even more food.
“You guys have to stop this. By the time they let Alice go home I’ll be huge,” I protested, but it was nice to feel so taken care of. Shane and Helena scolded me a little and told me to eat more and get more sleep if I could, and then they left. After a glance in the mirror I realized that the dark circles under my eyes were making me look none too good. After Charlie called to check on me, I went to lay down and was out for a couple hours.
It was about three when I went back into Alice’s room. Her eyes were closed, but they opened as soon as she heard the chair moving closer to her bed. “Were you laying here waiting on me?” I asked playfully, and she blinked. “I told you to sleep, Al.” She sighed in exasperation and blinked twice. It made me laugh. “Fine, don’t listen to me. See where it gets you. You’ll be exhausted by the time we get home,” I teased, hating myself when her eyes got sad.
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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.