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Life Choice (Chapter 4)
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“Mmm.” Dana didn’t want to hear anymore. She closed her eyes in protest and promptly fell asleep.
When she woke up, Alice, her Alice, was there, curled in a chair, reading. She was toying with her hair absently, her glasses perched on the end of her nose. Dana could see that she was exhausted, even though she couldn’t seem to sit still. It worried her. Alice glanced up to find Dana watching her. Again.
“You so have to stop doing that,” she said as she hopped up and kissed Dana on the lips. “I don’t want to miss another second with you when you’re awake.” She traced Dana’s lips with her index finger and kissed her again. This time Dana kissed her back.
“Nothing makes sense but you,” whispered Dana.
When her mother arrived a few hours later, she wrapped her arms around Alice’s waist as she said hello. Dana thought briefly that maybe she was still in the coma and that this day was some elaborate hallucination, but dismissed the notion when she felt Sharon kiss her cheek. Her Dad came in from parking a few minutes later and Alice discreetly stepped out to give Dana’s parents some time with her.
She saw Howie flirting with a guy she recognized as a respiratory therapist on her way to the waiting room where she found Bette and Tina engaged in an intense conversation. They shifted gears the instant they realized Alice was there.
That afternoon Diane Cedivich explained what Dana could expect in the next couple of days. A physical therapist would continue to work with her twice a day and an occupational therapist would evaluate her dexterity and devise a plan as necessary. A neurologist would review her most recent EEG and blood work, but that was a precaution as early results indicated that Dr. Bowman had been correct and there had been no brain damage. A psychologist would also see Dana. First up, however, would be raising the head of Dana’s bed fifteen degrees for one minute. This would be the first step in getting Dana strong enough to sit up on her own.
“It’s not going to easy, Dana, but we should do this now.”
Diane was poised at the bed’s controls and Alice had her hand. She nodded and the bed started to rise slowly. Dana felt as if she was being tumbled in a dryer. Her stomach did flip-flops and her head spun. Diane finally stopped the bed and they waited. She tried to hold it in, but Dana moaned her discomfort. She needed to vomit, but there was nothing in her system. Her eyes locked on Alice and, together, they got through the next sixty seconds.
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Ok, you did…you’ve got me all teary-eyed at the end. :) But I loved the update. Although the situation they’re in is so sad, I really do enjoy reading it. And yes, there is always room for improvement…even when things are perfect. ;) And I’m with you, S4 should be a do-over of S3 (but I don’t believe in the dream-theory)! But it won’t happen. Have you seen how many newactresses they contracted for S4?! I think S4 will be totally different from S3 (as was S3 from S2).
Second to last chapter, huh? Well, I guess I can’t complain since this story was more than amzing, but still it’s sad that it’s almost over. Planning on another story, by chance? Wishful thinking, I know. Anyways, yay for Alice making the right choice and Dana pulling through, hopefully the rest of the recovery will go smoothly. So, please post soon!
Fantastic chapter… Danish are soulmates and they are showing that true love can conquer all. [ even thru the darkest times ]. Extremely informative Sammysgirl.. and i can only thank you for sharing this with us. It is the only fanfic that has made me sit back and truly think about life and the different decisions that we all might have to make!! Post soon. Thanks.
Wow this is an amazing, powerfull, emotinal excellent story! Fantastic
This story is so sweet im glad Dana made it through i hope you kept it that way. Great Job
you did it again! ;) This story rocks as do you for sharing it with us. Thanks for the quick and sweet update.
It’s amazing to me that you are updating so soon. I’m not complaining ;-)) This story is so intense and I really love it. I love how Dana was expecting Alice to come back to her. Their connection is so strong. Hope you can drag this story out a little longer. Than again a new story would also be great. Just keep writing Danish and make my day a little happier! Thanks!
Awsome chapter, glad to see Dana comming through, thanks for the post!!
another great chapter! you are handling all this very well, too well… it’s all too real… but in a good way. looking forward to the remaining chapters and keeping my fingers crossed for a happy ending.
Sigh. I am totally content with this chapter and story. Totally sucks that it’s almost over, but hey, there’s always other Danish tales to tell, right? Everything in this chapter, and the rest, have been so dead on, it amazes me! Great job! :-)