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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
    Author Notes:

    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

     

    MARY: I’ve always felt that you can tell the future of a country by how they treat their women.  If women are treated with respect, if girls are educated and have opportunities, than the future of the country is bright.  But if they allow women to be disrespected, discriminated against and left to rot in ignorance, then the country’s future is bleak.

     

    TED: I think that is an excellent barometer.

     

    Ted and Mary exchange looks indicating the evening is drawing to a close.

     

    MARY: I can’t tell you what a lovely evening this has been.  (Mary places her hand on Ted’s) it’s so energizing to have young people in the house and we have both so enjoyed your company, Bette thank you for arranging it.

     

    TED:  Well, if I can keep you all captive a little longer, how about I show you men my sports memorabilia collection and share a brandy in the den?

     

    MARY: And ladies, the art pieces Bette has been salivating over are in the drawing room.

     

    TED: Do you have time?

     

    They all nod affirmatively and get up from the table.

     

    MARY: Ladies, follow me.

     

    TED: Gentlemen, this way.

     

    PETER: (whispering to Syd playfully) Of course I’d much rather be joining you in the art room.

     

    SYDNEY: Sexism at it’s finest!

     

    INT. TED AND MARY LEE’S MANSION SEVERAL MINUTES LATER

     

    Bette, Mary and Syd are in the drawing room admiring a painting.

     

    BETTE: (in awe) It truly is marvelous.

     

    MARY: You can see my husband and have a keen love for the arts, which is why we are so pleased to be able to support your project.  We have decided on three million.

     

    BETTE: (shocked and pleased) Three million?

     

    MARY: Per year for 5 years.  Is that sufficient?

     

    BETTE: (overwhelmed) More than sufficient.  That’s wonderful!

     

    Bette moves to embrace Mary.

     

    MARY: Then let’s celebrate with an after dinner drink, shall we?

     

    Mary releases the embrace and walks over to the bar.  Bette turns to Syd and holds three fingers up behind Mary’s back.  Bette is ecstatic.

     

    BETTE: (mouthing to Syd gleefully) Three!

     

    Syd smiles and give Bette a thumbs-up. 

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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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