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Work to Do Chapter 12
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“No,”
Dana cracked her neck uncomfortably. “No, of course it was a big deal,
Lara. Look, I’m sorry I didn’t think to tell you. I guess I’m still
digesting it.”
Lara
considered this as she tried to squash a feeling of resentment. From
the beginning, when they first thought Alice might be watching them,
Dana’s reactions had troubled the chef.
She
knew, despite their break up, that Alice was still very important to
Dana. She clearly had thought the moon rose and set by Alice. Yet here,
when her friend was so obviously in trouble, Dana’s reaction was
perplexing.
Lara
worried that Dana should be able to look beyond their romantic failure
and feel some compassion for her friend. Yet Dana didn’t seem to, Dana
just seemed incredibly angry, which Lara could understand. It was the
utter lack of concern for Alice that puzzled her. It seemed so unlike
Dana.
“Well?” Lara asked finally, exasperated. “What happened? Where did you meet?”
Dana smiled at the chef’s obvious curiosity.
“Starbucks
I know,” She smiled again, conceding it was an odd departure to bypass
The Planet. “I guess Al didn’t want an audience.”
Lara’s stomach tightened at the familiar ‘Al’. She hadn’t heard that in some time.
“I’ll bet,” she agreed.
Feeling like she was pulling teeth, Lara prodded, “Were you nice to her?”
“It was a pretty quick visit. We were both really uncomfortable. I wasn’t rude,” she reflected. “I didn’t say much.”
“Mostly, she just wanted to tell me that she was sorry and that she’d stopped doing it,” Dana concluded.
“She’s sorry. And she won’t stalk you anymore?” Lara repeated.
“I guess she realized running me off the road wasn’t nice,” Dana joked, not smiling.
That
was it? Lara shook her head in wonderment. The whole thing had been so
bizarre from beginning to end. She wasn’t sure what else she’d expected
her to say.
Over
the next couple of weeks Dana would occasionally run into Alice coming
or going in the Planet. They both were making it a point to reclaim
that particular landmark for themselves, and in doing so, reclaimed
some contact with each other. Sometimes they’d offer a ‘good morning’
or a ‘hey’, sometimes they’d just go about their schedule.
One
such morning Alice arrived to find Dana sitting by herself with the
paper. Taking a deep breath, Alice pulled out a chair and joined her.
“Hey Dana, Anna Kournikova called. She wants her fans back,” she
teased, hoping she sounded casual and friendly.
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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.