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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

     

    Paul rises and extends his hand to Syd.

     

    PAUL: May I have this dance.

     

    SYDNEY: (unhappy but cordial) Only if you allow me to lead.

     

    PAUL: Of course, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

     

    Syd and Paul take the dance floor as John Denver’s Annie’s Song begins to play. 

     

    NANCY: (to the group) This was their wedding waltz.

     

    ALICE:  Waltzing to John Denver?

     

    NANCY:  (wistfully) Syd and Paul could dance to anything.

     

    Syd and Paul move magnificently to the music.  They are fluid and completely in sync and everyone in the bar stops to watch.  Syd courtesies to Paul and he bows to her at the end.  The bar erupts in applause.

     

    MAX: (in awe–to Tasha) That was beautiful.

     

    HELENA:  (snidely) The good doctor is just full of surprises, isn’t she?

     

    Syd walks over to the D.J. and makes another request.

     

    D.J.: Well, I guess this is the other side of a love story.

     

    Syd approaches Paul as another John Denver song begins to play.  The music tempo is upbeat and light-hearted but the words are very serious.  Once again, Syd and Paul are in perfect sync.

     

    This is what it’s like falling out of love.

    This is the way you loose your very best friend,

    This is what it’s like when it’s all over,

    This is just the way true love ends.

    It’s such a sense of failure,

    Such an incredible loss,

    And of all the things we’ll never do,

    And all the dreams that will never come true.

     

    ALICE: (to Shane as she reflects on her own relationship with Tasha) How incredibly sad.

     

    The song ends with the words:

                And I don’t believe that true love ever ends. 

     

    Syd curtsies and Paul bows.  They engage in a friendly kiss as the audience applauds.

     

    INT. LADIES ROOM AT THE BAR – A FEW MINUTES LATER

     

    Syd is washing her hands at the sink when Nancy comes in. Nancy is drunk.

     

    NANCY:  That was beautiful

     

    Syd avoids eye contact and does not respond•obviously still a bit peeved at being coerced into dancing.

     

    NANCY: We miss you Syd•miss having you a part of the family.

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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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