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Valediction (Two/Three)
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They did, but it was rough. Dana was delusional the great majority of the time, and I knew, without a word between us, that I’d kill her myself before I’d let her do anymore of the goddamn chemo. We waited it out with her, and I still silently thank the entire family for putting themselves aside and waiting with me. I’d have lost it if they hadn’t.
When she was finally making her way out of the woods, I made my decision. Of course, I’d wait until she was really awake to tell her, but I told Dr. Shapiro that there’d be no more chemo, that I was taking her home. He just nodded, but he looked relieved. I think he’d been hoping I’d make that decision as her medical Power of Attorney. She could override it, of course, but I think we all knew she wouldn’t do it. I’d never have done it if it hadn’t been what she wanted. I knew it was, although I also knew she’d argue. It was only for me that she was going through this, and I couldn’t do it to her anymore.
While she was still fighting the infection, the doctor told me a lot of things about taking care of her. He said she’d get mentally unstable close to the end, but since she’d taken such good care of herself, we could reasonably expect her to have a few good months before that happened. She’d get progressively weaker, which was obvious, and I’d have to have a nurse come in more and more as the clock ticked down. I just nodded, and he thankfully wrote it all down for me. Everyone swore they’d be there as much as they could.
I made my decision, sitting in the waiting room with Shane, Jenny, Bette and Tina. Howie and Helena had taken Dana’s parents to dinner. The Fairbanks had insisted on taking Angie with them, which was probably good. Little kids shouldn’t be in hospitals. Nobody should be in hospitals. I still have no idea how doctors and nurses do it. We’d been invited, but none of us could leave.
"I want to get her flowers," I said eventually. Bette just took my hand and said we could go up to the gift shop if I wanted to. I shook my head. I was going to get her wildflowers, the last of the summer. If you drove just outside of town, there was a field just completely filled with them, in every shade you could imagine. I wanted to put them all over the walls of her room, so when she woke up they’d be the first thing she saw. "She hates arrangements now, people bring her too many. She says they remind her she’s sick. Real flowers make her happy. I want to fill the whole room up with them," I whispered. Bette just nodded.
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I wanted to stay in my happy place and I was really reluctant to read this story. The fact that it was written by you, persuaded me and I’m glad I did. Even though I am crying my eyes out right now, I’m happy to know thatDana spends her last days with the love of her life and is surrounded by her friends. The story captivated me so much that, after reading it, I realized my music player had been playing Akon with I wanna f*ck you on repeat (don’t ask me why). So I’ve been listening to the most unromatic song while reading your immensly moving story! Weird huh?! Anyways, looking forward to the wedding chapter (and looking less forward to the part where we have to say goodbye to Dana).
I cant express how amazing I thought that was, you’ve got me crying my eyes out. Your writing just blows me away. If I’m crying now I’m gonna be so much worse next chapter but I know its gonna be incredible. You are so unbelievably talented x
hey, I just caught up with this. What can I say? This is one strong piece. I’m kinda speechless. Like some other readers here I was getting choked up while reading some parts. The proposal for example and so many more. I’m glad you decided this to be 3 parts, cause seriously, I couldn’t take more of it, since I know what’s going to happen. AND I’m glad you decided to not put this storyline into your other story. Cause that’s my happy one. And you better be updating that fast, lol.;)Great work.
Fantastic piece of work – so sad, yet so happy, looking forward to more very soon.
i don’t think i’ve commented on any story in months but after reading that chapter i couldn’t NOT comment! you literally had me choking on that lump you get at the back of your throat when you’re fighting off tears. i did managed to hold off the tears until the part about alice and the group going to pick fresh flowers. that’s when i completely lost it! you’ve written your version of dana’s cancer story so beautifully. this story it really gives “bittersweet” a whole new meaning. thank you for giving us danish lovers something so precious. i can’t wait to read the final chapter
Wow!I can’t stop crying I can’t wait till they get married
OMG I’ve not cried so much in a long long time…It’s a sad story butits done in such a great way…..I need to get the hankies out for the next chapter I think! PPS
WOW…Okay I’m totally tearing up at work, but at least I am watching The View in the background which is making me laugh…WOW WOW WOW…this is so beautiful! (BTW I do love my job, just a rough time in the industry). Your writing is amazing! Just simply amazing! I have a feeling when the final chapter comes I will need at least a bottle of wine and a box of tissues.
Beautifully sad. Simple as. You have a gift for writing that stirs up emotions I didn’t think were possbile while reading a fictional story. :)
Beautiful as always.
I totally can’t comment on how amazing that was so I’m not gonna even try.xx
wow. seriously, wow. im so not a crier, but ive been bawling since page 3. i just wanted it to end so that i could stop weeping, but i also wanted it to keep going b/c its that fucking good. i bow down to u muted :)
I echo everyone above – this was a sublime read. Oh! and I blame you for my brief but eww moment of nasalingus.