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Lest I Forget (9)
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“Alice, sweetie, I have no idea what you want to say,” I said sadly. It took awhile, but she repeated the signs in the same order. It had been decades since we’d used sign language regularly, but I finally realized that she might be trying to use the signs in conjunction to say “home.”
“Home? You want to go home?” I asked tentatively. She didn’t do anything for a minute, and I started to apologize. Then I realized she was trying not to blink because there were tears in her eyes. She gave a little nod, though.
“Aww, sweetheart, I know. I want you to come home too,” I said right before I started crying. I hugged her as best I could, which wasn’t much. When I pulled away, she blinked no. “No what? You don’t want to go home?” She shut her eyes and sighed. “I mean, I know you do, but did you mean something else?” One blink. “Do you…want me to go home?” I asked. She sighed again and blinked yes. I smiled and kissed her.
“Sorry, not gonna happen until you come with me. That’s final. Don’t argue with me.” There was the faintest hit of a smile on her face at that. “And the house is fine, honey. Everything’s fine. So is everybody. I promise. Don’t worry about a thing,” I said, leaning in to kiss her cheek. “I’m so glad you talked to me, Al. I didn’t think you remembered how to sign.”
It had been a long time since she had, of course. After Bette and Tina had gotten back together, Jodi had stuck around for a few years, and over the course of that time we’d all learned enough sign language to get by. Still, after she’d moved away it wasn’t something we really kept up. Kallie had made friends with a partially deaf girl in high school, so we’d still used it a little bit, but nothing regular. I was almost as impressed by my understanding it after all these years as I was by Alice remembering it.
I was still holding her hand, which I brought to my lips and kissed as I looked down at her. For the first time in my life, I thought she looked old, and it broke my heart. She must have seen the tears building in my eyes, because I felt increased pressure on my hand. “I’m okay,” I whispered, but she didn’t let up. “What, baby?”
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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.