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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

     

    SHANE: (playfully) Are you afraid we’ll embarrass the good doctor?

     

    SYDNEY:  No, I didn’t mean it that way…

     

    TINA:  (interrupting) It’s OK Syd, we know what you meant.

     

    SYDNEY: It’s a family place, some music, karaoke, etc.  There’ll be other kids there and Angelica can come.

     

    HELENA: I’m game•anyone else?

     

    MAX: Yeah, sure•it’ll be good exercise.

     

    SHANE:  Then let’s get this place cleaned up.

     

    INT:  DINING ROOM LAKESIDE MOUNTAIN CHATEAU AT A RESORT IN NEW HAMPSHIRE – THANKSGIVING DAY EARLY EVENING – CONTINUOUS

     

    Shane and Helena are in the dining room clearing the table.

     

    SHANE:  Helena, what’s up?  You haven’t been yourself.

     

    HELENA: Then who have I been?

     

    SHANE: I don’t know.  When we were here last month for the Habitate work you seemed to really enjoy the place•like you were on cloud nine.  This weekend you just seem miserable•and is it my imagination or are you avoiding Syd?  Did she do something?

     

    HELENA: (avoiding the question): maybe it’s just this whole Thanksgiving thing doesn’t resonate with a Brit.  (hesitates then speaks softly and thoughtfully) Shane, how do you like living in New York?

     

    SHANE:  It’s OK•but I really miss L.A. 

     

    HELENA: It was your choice to leave.

     

    SHANE:  I didn’t choose to leave L.A.•I choose to be with Syd.

     

    HELENA:  But Syd would want you to be happy.

     

    SHANE:  Well, yeah, sure she does.  And I’m sure I could go to L.A. at anytime.

     

    HELENA:  But you’re not really sure Syd would follow, are you?

     

    The comment saddens Shane, but she does not respond.  Helena walks around the table to look Shane in the eye.

     

    HELENA:  Listen to me Shane.  If things get rough, don’t leave.  Stay here and fight for it•do you understand?

     

    Helena abruptly leaves to take dishware in the kitchen, leaving a confused Shane behind.

    INT.  NH RESTAURANT/BAR LATER THAT EVENING

     

    Angelica is bouncing to the music on Tina’s knee.  Bette and Kit are singing karaoke, Max, and Alice are dancing with a group of strangers, Syd, Tasha and Shane are sitting at the table, enjoying the show.   Syd notices a woman looking at her from across the room.  Syd recognizes the woman and her smile fades.

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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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