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Work to Do Chapter 12
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Alice swallowed, “I need to apologize to you and I’d really appreciate you letting me do it in person.”
“I know I need to apologize to Lara too but I’m writing her a card. I think she’ll be thankful not to have to see me.
Maybe you would too?” she wondered.
Dana
was torn. Tina had told her Alice was starting to come around again.
That she seemed more her old self and had stopped taking the various
drugs she’d been using.
Dana
wanted to see for herself how Alice was doing. But not at the expense
of her own recovery and she was worried about what seeing Alice might
do to her.
Alice couldn’t stand the silence.
“Dana. Don’t be afraid to see me. I just want to see you and apologize. I just want to ” she trailed off.
“I’m leaving the club now. Where are you?” Dana asked finally.
Alice exhaled. “Well I’m near the Planet but I think that would be too hard. Could you meet me at the Starbucks up the street?”
Dana agreed and they hung up quickly.
This
wasn’t the first time Alice had tried to apologize. Several weeks ago
she had called Dana’s car from her Mini-Cooper. Dana had hung up on her
in disbelief.
Her
car was in a ditch thanks to Alice, who had then called Dana from a
block away to see if she was all right. As far as Dana knew, that was
the last time she had bothered her.
STARBUCKS
Alice
was sitting at a table in the corner when Dana walked in. She was
waiting with two coffees in front of her, lost in thought. Dana’s first
impression was that she looked thin.
Dana
shuffled a bit as she neared the table, waiting for Alice to notice
her. She hated feeling responsible for the strained look on Alice’s
face.
“Hi
Alice.” Dana said softly, interrupting her thoughts. She sat down
across from the blonde, reaching for the coffee with cream. “Thank
you,” she added, gesturing at the coffee.
Alice didn’t quite pull off a smile in return.
“Thanks for coming,” Alice let out a slow breath and massaged her temples. She peeked across at Dana.
“Dana I’m beyond embarrassed.”
Dana’s face was impassive, but not cold.
“I can understand that,” she offered.
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This is one of my favorite chapter, simply because you gave real reasons to the possible spoilers (of course not counting the horrible Dana rumors) and hope that despite the whole situation, maybe they might just be able to work things out. Dana’s reaction to the stalking was painful yet wonderful at the same time. “when someone you love completely abandons you and leaves you wondering if what they had felt for you was real…you take what you can get” –LOVE this line, it summed up how she felt perfectly.It hurts to read the last scene, I feel Alice, fearful and cringing at Dana’s confession of her feelings.
OK capes I have to totally agree with Jac on this one. I don’t know what to say other then, I hate I have to wait for next sunday for your next installment. My chest hurts from feeling all the pain in that chapter. Well done. Deb
You were right about me loving this chapter cape, it’s very heartbreaking to read about Dana’s sincere confessions. I never thought about the radio shows and how cruel Alice can be on air. – I’m loving the fact that you take your time to explain every little detail in the most naked form. Which we won’t be (unfortunately) getting from the real show. – If I ever come across IC, I’ll be making sure she reads this story. :)
wow, is all i gotta say, Dana’s explanation to the whole thing was well written, especially that last line, that was a very nice touch to an incredible chapter, can’t wait for your next post.
This is a great story. Is it really your first? I think you are a really talented writer. Althought I did feel the slight change of style like you said, it doesn’t affect the wonderful insights of the charactors you are delivering. (Is this flattering enough for you to post the next one sooner? :p )
I thoroughly enjoyed this chapter, not only because of the way you write the ‘stalking’ phase through Dana’s perspective (which, btw sounds better than what they’re actually gonna give us) but you’ve also made me want to head down to Starbucks and order coffee for no good reason. Intentional or not, advertising works. Next I’ll be ordering some sweet Danish to go with that, tip included. So please post soon!
Gotta agree with Jac on this, too. It really helps some of the spoilers/rumors make more sense, and the whole thing is very real. Painful, but real, and I could see it really happening. I, too, loved that last line from Dana. Great job with details. Can’t wait for the next chapter! *cracks whip* Get to it!
Wow, great as always. This is one of the best stories I’ve read so far. Dana’s admitting to ‘liking’ the stalking was… so painful and what a great line! I’ll be waiting for more!
I really love this story. It has felt like Dana has been divorced from her feelings for much of the story. Now I understand why a part of her seemed to turn off, and she appeared to be experiencing things as an outside observer. I liked the guarded interaction between the two of them because it was so real, especially after what they had been through.I was surprised to find that Alice and Dana has seen each other after Alice ran Dana off the road. I always got the impression that the first time they saw each other after the accident was when Dana appeared at Alice’s door.I can’t wait for next week.By the way, I’d never call you Jenny! You’re much too cool for that! :-)
this is great and I hope that they work it all out soon please post soon I love it
i get confused myself about the time line- like 4 and half months between the therapy session on stalking and alice’s apology seemed long- but it’s right-i do have a time line drawn out- it felt supid to post it- but maybe i will. they have seen each other ‘around’ -plus at that party at shane’s when they fought by the pool about 3 weeks before she shows up at her door.
I forgot to add that I liked when Alice used the title of the story when she and Dana were in Starbucks. She does have a lot of “work to do” to regain Dana’s friendship. Both of them do.I’m looking at your timeline, but I have to reread the story first. I’ll email you.
Wow girl, respect, you give to the characters very good explanations to their actions. Beautiful and painful but well writen. Thanks.
hi cape – great job. i think the style is very good. i appreciate that you are explaining situations that won’t be explained on the show. i like the flash backs and then the present day scenes that explain their feelings. i like dana’s outlook on the stalking. i am glad dana is not throwing al under the bus.