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    Living Strong & Living Well – Part 3 – The Holidays

    Story written on February 27, 2014 by syd livingston.
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    Story Shortlink: https://mail.assertive-maroon-jellyfish.104-250-143-187.cpanel.site/?p=72290
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    The “Holidays” continues the story of the refined and rebellious Dr. Sydney Livingston•passionate about her causes, love and life. In this segment, the serious Syd deals with the dual loss of her career and her mysterious long-time partner. It is a time of uncertainty as Syd pursues uncharted romance waters, and a time to discover a fresh identity in the world of her new L-Word friends

     

    Syd and Brenda go off to the rest room.  Griffin calls after them.

     

    GRIFFIN: Play nice girls!

     

    Griffin turns apologetically back to Shane and Helena.

     

    GRIFFIN: I’m sorry about that.  My wife is never short of an opinion•especially one that seems to offend Syd and her many social causes. 

     

    SHANE: They sure don’t seem to like each other very much.

     

    GRIFFIN: Checking her ego at the door is not something Brenda can do.  And if either Syd or Brenda could  change their behavior by disengaging and stop escalating debates the situation would be more bearable.   I just hope the conversation didn’t make you two uncomfortable.

     

    HELENA: Actually….

     

    Shane kicks Helena again to silence her.

     

    HELENA: (confused) Ouch!

     

    SHANE: (trying to cover)  Sorry.

     

    Griffin is suspicious.

     

    GRIFFIN: Are you two…ummmm….are you two a couple?

     

    SHANE: No, no, absolutely not.

     

    HELENA: But we are gay.

     

    GRIFFIN:  Really?  Does Syd know?

     

    SHANE: (coyly) Yeah, I’m pretty sure she does.

     

    GRIFFIN:  Nah•you two are pulling my leg•I mean•aren’t you?  (thinks for a second) damn,  Is Syd gay?

     

    HELENA: Don’t you know?

     

    Shane sends Helena a steely look to silence her.  Helena catches on and backs down. 

     

    HELENA: I mean, you’ve been friends for so long I just thought you’d know she’s straight.

     

    GRIFFIN: It’s just never occurred to me, I mean with Paul and all.  (pausing reflectively).  God, how sad if she is.

     

    SHANE: Sad?

     

    GRIFFIN: Not as much that’s she’s gay•although I have always worried about her being alone.  She’s been on her own for years•but I don’t want her to be alone…lonely. (struggling for thoughts/words))  Just sad that after 40 years of friendship she’s never been comfortable sharing.  I mean, was Susan more than Syd’s business partner?  (shaking his head) Never mind, that’s a question you two should not answer.  I know that situation was hard on Syd, but I shudder to think she lost a life partner and I was too ignorant to give her the support she needed. (he laughs nervously) You all are probably just pulling my leg.  (turns serious) But if you’re not, it must be so very hard for Syd to live with such a huge secret.  Her whole life is a façade.

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    1. I saw this pop up early in the week but waited to read it over the weekend. I wasn’t disappointed. I love this character’s maturity and passion for what she believes in. I relate to her wisdom yet insecurity–I mean, who hasn’t messed a bed to pretend it was slept in? I’ve read all the Syd stories (even re-read portions of the original re: the wonderful relationship conversation with Tasha and the revealing fireplace sceen). “Holidays” shows Syd’s vulnerable side. She’s still grounded, but unfocused and searching. Nicely written–it was a pleasant New Year’s surprise–thanks!

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