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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

     

    PEGGY (interrupting) You mean her infatuation?

     

    SYDNEY: I’m very sensitive to the situation and I can assure you I have done nothing to encourage Helena.

     

    PEGGY:  My dear doctor, the fact that you breath on this planet encourages Helena.  She is totally enamored with you…although I can tell by your demeanor it is not reciprocated.

     

    Peggy returns her attention to the folder offers a slight, controlling smile, then returns her domineering stare to Syd.

     

    PEGGY:  Sydney, my daughter’s well-fare is always of utmost importance to me•as are my business affairs. (gestures to her file).  It has come to my attention that Helena has been using our private jets to smuggle drugs into America•on your behalf.

     

    Peggy holds her hands in front of her and leans forward to intimidate Syd.

     

    PEGGY: (continuing sarcastically) I presume you have an explanation, Dr. Livingston?

     

    Syd stiffens, but remains calm and professional.

     

    SYDNEY:  Helena offered the use of the corporate jets to transport medicine into this country.

     

    PEGGY: Illegal drugs?

     

    SYDNEY: No, medicine that is available in Canada and Mexico but not yet in America.

     

    PEGGY: You mean not legal in America?

     

    SYDNEY: Because they are not yet legal does not make them illegal.

     

    The remark amuses Peggy but she does not soften.

     

    PEGGY: Although your semantics are amusing I think you are twisting the truth to your own advantage.

     

    SYDNEY: (pointedly but playfully) Facts and truth have little to do with each other.

     

    Syd sees that the remark has softened Peggy slightly and Syd leans forward to take advantage of the opportunity.

     

    SYDNEY: Mrs. Peabody, the American drug companies and the FDA have made a shambles of health care in this country. They are loyal to markets, not to cures,

     

    PEGGY: But they provide regulations that protect the American people.

     

    SYDNEY: I will not bore you with my opinions…

     

    PEGGY: (needling) Options which I suspect are rather extensive and biased.

     

    Syd looks away then redirects.

     

    SYDNEY: Yes, they are, but I will not apologize to anyone•nor will I compromise my opinion on health care in America.  We have the knowledge to help suffering patients, but knowledge is synonymous with ignorance unless people use it.  Sharing knowledge is the key to immortality.

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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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