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Valediction (Two/Three)
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The staff had changed in the six months since I’d been there. Later, I learned that Anna was back to working night shifts, so I probably wouldn’t see her during the chemo as I was doing daytime treatments. The nurse who stuck me (thankfully on the first try; she was good. Some of them are fucking horrible) was young, and as she said hello to me I noticed an English accent, somewhat like Helena’s but different. If I’d been in a better state of mind I might have asked her what part of the country she was from. She was efficient, and as she attached the syringe of bright red liquid to my catheter, she looked at me and said softly, "This is the Adriamycin, love. It’s the one that makes your hair fall out." She looked right into my eyes, and her sympathy was real. If Shane hadn’t been there, it would have been too much. I’m sure I would have cried. But I’ve always tried to be strong for my friends, especially Shane since she seemed to take things the hardest, so I just made a stupid joke.
"Hair today, gone tomorrow," I whispered, but there was no humor in it whatsoever. The nurse just smiled kindly and monitored the drug flowing into my arm.
Cytoxan came right after the first drug was cycling through me. I remembered this one; they’d been using it since the first time. The effect was instant, and as soon as the drug hit my vein my sinuses opened like I’d just eaten some of Alice’s godforsaken sliced jalapenos that she eats out of the jar. I felt really cold and like all my pores were wide open. The five-FU was last, and the nurse told me to stay where I was, that she’d be back to check my vitals.
I sat there with my eyes closed, trying to feel out any effects. Nothing yet; it was too soon. Shane started talking after while, but it was incredibly random. I think that meant more to me than if she’d said something profound, though, I really do.
I was hungry afterward, but I knew that anything I ate would come back up, so I just settled for a cup of soup at a little cafe near the hospital. Shane had a burger, pretty customary for her, and we just sat in silence, content to just be there. I tried to savor it while it lasted; I knew that not long after I got home, all hell was going to break loose.
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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.