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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

     

    INT. SYDNEY’S BUCKS COUNTY PA FARMHOUSE – CONTINUOUS

     

    SYDNEY (smiling on the other end of the line) Of course.  Peter loves art, he’ll be delighted to attend.  It’s not hypocritical.  We’re just a group of friends going out to dinner together, and if it makes our heterosexual hosts more comfortable to be two-by two, then so be it.  I’ll see you Thursday.

     

    INT. THURSDAY OF THE NEXT WEEK – THE FOYER OF THE MAIN LINE PHILADELPHIA MANSION OF TED AND MARY LEE

     

    TED LEE•a 70-ish Asian American man•answers the door to greet Bette, Syd, Paul and Peter.  Ted’s wife MARY•a white woman, somewhat younger than Ted•follows behind him.  Ted greets his guests with warm handshakes.  Mary shakes hands with Paul and Peter and hugs Bette and Syd.  Mary holds the hug with Syd for an extra second•not impolite, but hugging like she sincerely means it.

     

    MARY: Dr. Livingston I presume?

     

    Mary’s warm smile makes it easy to forgive her for the tired joke.

     

    BETTE: (motioning to Paul and Peter) Let me introduce Peter and Paul.

     

    PETER: (playfully) We write gospels together.

     

    TED: Peter and Paul, please meet my wife Mary…perhaps Peter, Paul and Mary can sing a song for us later?

     

    They all laugh.

     

    INT. DINING ROOM OF TED AND MARY’S MANSION – LATER THAT EVENING

     

    The group is talking and obviously enjoying each others company.  Mary in particular has been listening to Syd intently.

     

    SYDNEY: Two thirds of babies born with HIV are infected in the womb. The other one-third by breast feeding.  98% of those babies could avoid infection with proper intervention.  Yet the U.S. government refuses to aid clinics that offer women a full menu of pregnancy options. We deny basic medical care because of the religious beliefs of political leaders.  Even internationally the U.S. will not fund clinics that provide abortion. It’s legal in the U.S., but we deny it world-wide.

     

    MARY:  The U.S. flaunts the burden of charity, but only supports those less fortunate that we approve of.

     

    SYDNEY:  Exactly! We sit here with a half dozen or more world class hospitals within a ten mile radius and we have no idea what it’s like in other countries•especially for the women.

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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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