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Life Choice (Chapter 3)
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Irwin huffed as his wife blind-sided him. His baby girl was going to die and her mother had just accepted the fact. He stormed from the room, with Sharon at his heels.
“Are you sure?” Helena asked gently.
“Yeah.” The tears came silently. “I need Bette.”
“It’s done,” Helena tried to hug her, but Alice pulled away.
“I can’t,” she said. “If I start, I won’t be able to stop.” She wiped away her tears and went to speak with the doctor before returning to Dana’s side.
Carmen tried to comfort Shane as she cried in the waiting room. They’d arrived to find Dana in critical condition and Alice in a meeting with Dr. Bowman and Dana’s parents. Shane was beside herself when they caught a glimpse of Alice going back into Dana’s room. Helena followed a few seconds later and made a beeline for the pay phone.
“Damnit,” was all Shane said when she heard Helena lay it out for Tina. She went and stood outside Dana’s room long enough for Alice to know she was there before bolting, leaving Carmen and Helena to call Kit, Lara and Jenny. Tina was the last to arrive about an hour later. She sat outside the hospital, speaking to the receptionist at Bette’s retreat center, making little headway.
“I know people come there to escape the outside world,” she said impatiently, but as I’ve said, this is an emergency.” Shane had ducked out of sight when she saw Tina, but now she stepped from the shadows and took the phone from her.
“Listen to me,” she said to the person on the other end. “This is a matter of life and death. Put Bette Porter on the line or I’ll send the police department, the fire department, the health department and any other department I can think of to your door in 10 minutes.” She listened as the person responded to her ultimatum and handed the phone back to Tina. “She’s getting her now.”
Alice’s wide eyes noted Diane’s every movement as she added the new antibiotics to Dana’s I.V. and checked the drip rate. A surgical resident arrived to put in a central line, catching Alice by surprise.
“It’s a precaution,” Diane said as she stood with Alice. “With everything she’s been though, we just want to be sure that we can get her medicine and nutrition into her easily.”
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AH! I’m so excited! You almost gave me a heart attack after that last chapter. God, I love the bond that Danish has in this story. If only IC would have seen it like it is- Danish are soulmates. Great update, and thanks for not making us wait to long after that last chapter! Please post again soon. I’m completely addicted to this story!
Yay for some good news! If only Season 3 could have been anywhere close to this. Love it, hurry and update again!
DANA LIVES!!! I wasn’t so sure this would be a happy update. I like the fact that you are giving us more of what a cancer patient might experience. Did you do a lot of research? IC had an interesting storyline, but she could have done so much more, even if Dana still eventually had to die.
I’m too kind? You do know your writing is superb?! I’m sure this story will have me crying my eyes out at some point. I’m actually suprised thatI haven’t already. I think the warning you gave us helped. ;) I loved the fact that the gang is hovering aroundDana’s hospital room and Alice has the support she needs. I also like the fact that Dana’s parents (well, her mother) burried the hatchet. I wonder how long that will last. And the sleepyhead- line…priceless. Their love is just undeniable. :)And I agree with you, S3 was a bit drastic (and that’s an understatement), all of them should have had A LOT more happiness in S3.
well, i hope you don’t think my comment was also one of the “misguided” ones. I’m aware that this story will still have drama in it, that’s for sure.I’m glad Dana is ok now.
Wonderful update. I really enjoyed it. I loved how Alice got completely business-like when she had to be. I also loved the “sleepy-head” comment. Classic Alice. I hope that Dana is on the road to recovery, and all goes well. A girl can only take so much crying. I think she’ll bounce back. Probably not back to playing professional tennis or anything, but enough to be healthy and happy. She’s a fighter, and has the unconditional support of Alice and her friends. Great job. I can’t wait to read more.
holy cr*p!!! i just read your last 3 posts back to back. you almost wrecked me. it’s too much to bare & hits too close to home. wow! well done. i hope dana can catch a real break in your story and actually live a long healthy life.
Sorry, that I kinda doubted you in the last chap. You can feel free to throw stuff at me ‘cus I deserve it after reading this update. Anyways, thank God that you updated so quick because this one left off with hope. Btw, loved the sleepy head comment from Al. Sweet update and I’m holding my breath until the next:)
OHHH MY GOD!!! It’s a miracle!!!!! I’m sooo happy! I can’t wait to see what happens next. please let Dana be ok, this was such an emotional chapter and you wrote it so well. Your fortune cookie was right though, I think it’s very true! You’re great!!! Cant wait to read more, post soon!
Phew!.. God what a nightmare situation for Alice to find herself in [ to make THAT choice ]. Heartwrenching and yes i agree with you, not always heartbreaking!! Well thankfully it turned out right and i will look forward to seeing Dana recovering with the help of the lovely Alice. Post soon. Thanks.
Beautifully written – and the way it should have been. Thank you
she’s out of it – thank goodness!
This was so awesome! I loved the last chapter but man was it a tough read. LOL this one was a little nerve racking but ended with a little more hope! Thanks so much for the fast post. I love how you ended it. Such an Alice thing to say. “Welcome back sleepyhead.” Classic, selfless Alice. Keep up the great work!
Pff that was really to close to call! Man I wish IC talked to you before writing the crappy ending that she did. This is so much better, and now on the road te recovery?? Thanks for this quick update…keep um coming.