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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

    SYDNEY: So I’m worried that your relationship with Tasha is one of comfort and safety.  That you’re with Tasha as a safe haven until someone like Dana comes along again.

     

    ALICE: There will never be anyone like Dana.  That was the type of love that lasts longer than time.

     

    SYDNEY: Perhaps that’s true, but is it fair to Tasha?

     

    ALICE: Tash loves me and I love her…we’re happy together.

     

    SYDNEY: You can’t be in love with Tasha when you are in love with a ghost.

     

    ALICE:  (sarcastically) You should know all about being in love with ghosts, doc.

     

    SYDNEY:  (ignoring the dig) The truth is that Tasha is too independent for you.  You need someone who needs you desperately.  The best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.  You need Tasha like you need a security blanket.•someone to keep the home fires burning while you search for something better.

     

    ALICE: You’re fucking crazy.

     

    SYDNEY:  (trying to be funny) You have to be rich to be insane•fantasy is not a luxury the middle class can afford. 

     

    ALICE: (pointedly) Yeah-like you’re middle class since Susan died.

     

    Syd is puzzled by the reference but ignores it.

     

    SYDNEY: (sarcasticly) Let’s just agree that we’re all insane, it will unlock many mysteries and riddles, and•as two crazy people•we both know that Dana has not been your only distraction.

     

    Alice is tempered by the truth.

     

    ALICE:  I’m a celebrity.  People hit on me all the time.

     

    SYDNEY: You think everyone is hitting on you.

     

    ALICE:  But they are•I’m a star!

     

    SYDNEY (sarcastically) One of the reasons I can’t deal with L.A. is that I could never understand how to deal with "stars."  Does one ignore celebrity status to make you feel "normal" or does one bow and pay homage to Hollywood royalty.

     

    ALICE:  Don’t be so fucking dramatic.  Not everyone is into serial monogamy like you are. I have other needs.

     

    SYDNEY:  Somehow you think your "celebrity" allows you to play by different rules•to trade and cash in on all kinds of special treatment.  But that currency has no value to me.

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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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