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Living Strong & Living Well – Part 3 – The Holidays
TASHA: So I’m learning.
SYDNEY: And that bothers you?
TASHA: (reflectively) Sometimes.
SYDNEY: Why?
TASHA: Because I don’t know if I am getting to really know you•or just the image you want me to see.
SYDNEY: You make me feel shallow and deceitful.
TASHA: (shaking her head) I don’t know what to think Syd…..like about this revelation from the bar last night that you have this mysterious ex-husband who you still seem to date on a regular basis.
SYDNEY: We are arm-ornaments for each other when a date of the opposite sex is appropriate. Besides, we’re good friends.
TASHA: And dance partners. By the way, Max is going to ask you to teach him to dance.
SYDNEY: (kidding) Honey. I can make any man look good.
Tasha laughs.
SYDNEY: (continues) Tell him the dance studio is open anytime he’s ready…for you too for that matter.
TASHA: I might take you up on that offer.
Tasha becomes serious again.
TASHA: I just think a little detail like an ex-husband is something that generally comes up in conversation at this point in our friendship. Hell, there’re times I think your postman probably knows more about you than I do.
SYDNEY: And have you told me about your ex-lovers? I just figured those topics were rude and poor form.
TASHA: Touché, I get your point….Syd? (Tasha’s voice trails off as she gathers her thoughts before continuing) Can I ask you a question…I mean a really hard question?
SYDNEY: Of course you can ask me anything.
TASHA: But that doesn’t always mean you’ll answer.
Tasha steps toward Syd and sits in the opposite chair, leaning forward to make direct eye-contact with Syd.
TASHA: But this time I want you to promise to answer•no double talk.
Syd hesitates, then nods affirmatively, raising her fingers in a Girl Scout gesture.
SYDNEY: Scout’s honor.
Tasha hesitates for a fraction of a second, draws a deep breath and continues.
TASHA: Are you going to tell Shane?
SYDNEY: (puzzled) Tell Shane what?
TASHA: That you and Helena slept together?
Syd is shocked. She hesitates for a moment and closes her eyes to gather her thoughts.
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(15 votes, average: 3.47 out of 5)
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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