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Life Choice (Chapter 2)
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“Alice shouldn’t have this all on her shoulders,” Sharon said.
“I agree. That’s why Bette Porter can step in if Alice needs help. I’ve talked this through with both of them and Dr. Bowman.”
“But, we’re your family,” Sharon protested. She’d lost her patience for this. And so had Dana.
“Alice is my family too. She knows me better than anyone…”
“But legally…” Sharon tried a different tact. Dana closed her eyes and found her nerve. She reached for Alice’s hand.
“Legally, Alice and I are domestic partners. Legally, she has my medical power of attorney, should it be necessary. Legally, she has my durable power of attorney. After the way you treated her when I had the surgery, I made sure we were protected. Legally.”
Dana hadn’t meant to be so harsh, but her mother had pushed her buttons. Alice kept her mouth shut, giving them time to let it sink in.
“And I suppose this was your idea?” Sharon spat at Alice.
“Actually…” Alice began.
“You just had to pay us back, didn’t you?”
“Mom, no. This was my idea. I wanted it. We love each other and that’s all there is to it. If you can’t respect that, I want you to leave and not come back.”
“Dane,” Alice said softly. “Give your Mom and Dad some time. Nobody should say anything they might end up regretting later on.”
For once Sharon and Irwin agreed with Alice. They withdrew to the waiting room to regain their composure, only to find it occupied by Tina, Kit and Helena.
“What do you think that’s about?” Kit asked under her breath.
“Dana told them,” Tina said.
“In that case, I think they’re taking it rather well.”
Dr. Bowman did not look happy when she arrived and got right to the point. The sepsis was getting worse and she had no choice but to increase the medicine to its maximum dosage. They were running out of time and had to get control of the situation as soon as possible.
As she marked her third and fourth days of having a temperature of close to 102, Dana’s body began to shut down. All of her energy was directed to healing. She slept more and more and spoke less and less. Alice only left her side while Dana slept and then only for a few minutes at a time. No matter when that was, there was always someone in the waiting room for her. Helena, Kit and Lara made sure that Alice was fed and had fresh clothes and toiletries. More often than not, Sharon was there in self-imposed isolation. She couldn’t bring herself to leave and inadvertently put herself in the position of bearing witness to the true love and devotion of her daughter’s partner and their friends.
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Uh, you’re still a happy Danish fan, right? Just kidding, although this chapter was just a little, well a lot sadder than last time, but I’m still hangin on really hard to that faith:) Please let the decision that Alice has to make turn out for the better rather than worse. Anyways, this is great so pleeease post soon!
oh my god! You made me cry! Absolutely heartbreaking. Loved the update, and I’m looking forward to more. Dana needs to pull trough. No more Dana dying. It got me way too depressed the first time it happened. I need some happen Danish in the end. Great writing. Despite the crying, I really did enjoy it. I can’t wait to see what is going to happen.
Dude……..don’t you dare even think about it! This is so awesome and so freaking horrible at the same time! I’m serious! I am pissed! She’s gotta get better. You’re doing a great job or I wouldn’t be so angry! LOL Keep it up and keep Dana alive!!!
wow! poor dana! poor alice! what a huge decision.
oh man, this is truly a heartbreaking piece. I hope you give us a happy solution soon. Great update!
I agree with Adelefiz the coma will only help her get better. I have more faith in you Sammy than I do in IC. The story is great though, real emotions coming across big time! Hope you keep it up and looking forward to the next chapter.
Woh.. this is heart wrenching stuff!! very emotional and real and my stomach is in knots again. Dana is in a coma, but she can fight it with the help of Alice, friends and family. Glad Sharon has seen the true Danish love and eased up. Keep goin and post soon, Thanks.
omg. this is so fucking sad. its like watching an even sadder version of the show. when alice decides everything. man..please post soon
Ok, just to let you know, I’m crying my little heart out right now. Absolutely BRILLIANT chapter! I feel like I’m tossed right back into season three (a much better written season three), and I’m hoping with everything in me that you make this a happy ending. God, you’re amazing! Please post again soon!
Wow…this really is excellent. So well written – humourous and heartwrenching in the same chapter. Keep going!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this story, you can feel the love they have for each other in every gesture they make. I like the way you have intertwined your story with the one on the show. Magnificient writing. If you keep it up like this, I will run out of all the superlatives there are.