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Valediction (Two/Three)
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I don’t know how to explain this, but the rest of them seemed to be happy for my happiness. God, that sounds so weird…but it’s the only way I can possibly say it. If I’d thought we hung out a lot before, it was nothing compared to what it was like after. To their credit, none of them ever talked about how sad they were…not in my presence, anyway. I really hope Alice was able to talk with them about it. It was obviously something they all needed, that chance to acknowledge how much it hurt, but out of respect for me they never once mentioned it. It was probably the kindest thing they could have done; at the end of the day, they were letting me enjoy my life.
The chemo itself was just as bad as I’d thought it would be, but I could sense how much everybody needed me to do it, at least for awhile. I didn’t do it for very long; there wasn’t much point, and I think everybody, the doctors included, saw how absolutely miserable it made me. Still, I love them all so much that the decision to do it was never even in question.
Alice never went, but it didn’t really matter. The real hell didn’t start until hours after the treatments were over, and she was always there for that, even when it would have been better for her not to be. Either that, or she’d make sure somebody was. I usually hated it until long afterward, when I could look past my own misery and appreciate them being there, but at the time, I hated it. It’s a really a testament to all of them that they stuck around and loved me even when I was sick and totally bitchy to all of them.
I was a little hopeful when I started the treatments, although I knew it was pointless to feel that way. I guess it’s just human nature, though. Even in the worst conditions, you need hope. It’s a survival tactic, which, considering I knew I was dying, was a little strange. Still, there was nothing I could do to stop it.
Alice refused to go, saying she couldn’t bear to see the drugs get pumped into me. She tried to joke that she’d wind up seeing most of them come back out anyway, but it fell flat. I didn’t blame her for it, though.
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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.