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Life Choice (Chapter 2)
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On day five, Dana’s scan showed some mild heart damage. The resident took it upon himself to inform them of the results and that it would mean the chemotherapy protocol would have to change radically if Dana survived the infection. Before he knew what hit him, Alice was out of her chair and dragging him into the hallway. Sharon was rooted to her spot five feet away as Alice read the young doctor the riot act in a low, measured voice.
“I don’t know where you learned your bedside manner, but “if she survives” is what you say to me. It’s what you say to her family and friends outside of that room. “If she survives,” or anything that implies that she might not recover, is not something you say to her, whether you think she can hear you or not. Ever. If you can’t say something encouraging, the least you can do is to stay out of her head.” Alice left the stunned doctor in her wake and returned to Dana’s side.
Sharon Fairbanks fell in love with Alice Piezecki then and there. Any lingering reservations she had evaporated. She had just gained a daughter and God help anyone who messed with her children. When Alice next ventured into the waiting room she was surprised to find Sharon in easy conversation with Carmen and Shane. Sharon touched Alice’s arm as she passed on her way to sit with Dana, but Alice was too exhausted to ask the question.
That afternoon, as she applied her favorite almond lotion to Dana’s arms and chatted away about Tina’s new friend, a guy named Henry, Dana opened her eyes for the first time in two days.
“I love you.” Her voice was barely audible. She even managed a small smile.
“I love you too.” Alice brushed her fingers gently across Dana’s lips. Her heart skipped a beat and then thumped heavily in her chest. She cocked her head and her eyes welled as she realized what she had to do. Leaning in, Alice rested her cheek against Dana’s.
“I’ll be fine baby. If it’s too hard and you’re too tired, I’ll understand,” she whispered into Dana’s ear. “If you’re ready, you can go. Don’t worry about me.” She bit her lower lip to keep from losing control as she sat up and looked Dana in the eye.
“I love you Dane.” Dana squeezed her hand and stayed like that for more than an hour. Alice sat with her and drifted off after Dana fell asleep.
The alarm jolted her awake. The crash team rushed in before Alice could call for help. They went about their work with practiced efficiency. Sharon reached the doorway in time to see Alice step back just far enough to give the doctors and nurses the space they needed.
“I’m here, baby. It’s okay. I’m right here.” Alice repeated the words again and again. Sharon held her breath and time froze.
“She’s in a coma,” Dr. Bowman said fifteen minutes later. “We stabilized her airway as a precaution, but she’s triggering the vent on her own. She’s in very grave condition and Alice, I’m sorry, but you have a decision to make.”
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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.