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Life Choice (Chapter 4)
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The resident sauntered in with his nose buried in Dana’s chart. The patient was seated in a chair next to her bed, her dinner tray before her. It really was an honest mistake. He mentioned the tumor when he told her that her next scan was scheduled for the morning. Dana bombarded him with questions and became increasingly agitated when he tried to back pedal.
Alice and the Fairbanks walked in with Dr. Bowman as Dana upended her tray. She was crying.
“What the hell did you do to her?” Alice hissed as she rushed to Dana.
“I thought she knew,” he stuttered. “She’s sitting up…”
“It’s okay, Dane.” She knelt in front of her and took her hands. “That’s why we were meeting with Dr. Bowman…we were on our way to tell you.”
Irwin came and knelt beside Alice.
“Dana, you’re going to get through this. The thing is small and getting smaller. Let Dr. Bowman explain it to you.” She nodded through her tears and Dr. Bowman explained everything, starting with the decision to delay telling her about the tumor, before moving on to the mild damage to her heart, the prolonged sedation and the first two rounds of the new chemotherapy protocol.
“These drugs are usually as effective and pose less risk to your heart and other organs, but they have tougher side-effects,” concluded Dr. Bowman. “Do you have any questions Dana?”
She wondered why that guy hadn’t just explained things to her. It was frightening, but it made sense.
“Are you keeping anything else from me?”
“No, baby.” Al answered her without missing a beat. “That’s everything.” Dana looked to her Dad.
“Daddy?”
“Dr. Bowman told you everything, I promise.”
Sharon glared at the resident, who hovered at the edge of the room. She recognized him as the one whose attitude Alice had adjusted nearly two weeks before. Simultaneously, she saw Alice rising and heading his way.
“If I were you, I’d leave now young man,” she said with disdain. “I could strangle you with my bare hands, so I can only imagine what she’s about to do to you.” He ducked out as Sharon put herself between Alice and the door.
“Get hold of yourself,” Sharon said quietly but firmly. “Leave him to me. Dana needs you.”
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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! :-)