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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

     

    BETTE:  I’ll tell you in the car.

     

    INT.  PAUL’S CAR SEVERAL MINUTES LATER

     

    PAUL: Fuck•you’re telling me they lured us to their home so Mary could spring the news that she now owns Sue’s heart?

     

    BETTE: Not they, just Mary.  Apparently Ted knows nothing about this.  And it wasn’t malicious.

     

    PAUL:  You OK Syd?

     

    Syd does not respond.

     

    PETER: We sure can’t go home on this note.  I know the answer•the Purple Palace.

     

    BETTE: What?

     

    PETER:  It’s one of the best gay bars in Bucks County.•and right now dancing is the only thing I can think of that will restore color to Syd’s face.

     

    SYDNEY: (objecting) No, I don’t think I’m up for it.

     

    PETER: (playfully) Come-on, are you going to deny two gay men the opportunity to flaunt you?

     

    BETTE: (skeptical) What do you mean?

     

    PAUL: (smiling slyly) It is a male gay bar….

     

    PETER: And everyone there will think we are with the hottest drag queens they ever saw! Comm-on, it’ll be fun•just for an hour?

     

    BETTE: (smiling playfully) I’m game.

     

    Syd stares out the window and does not respond.

     

    INT.  PURPLE PALACE: MALE GAY BAR•SEVERAL MINUTES LATER

     

    Peter, Paul, Bette and Syd are dancing.  It takes a little while•and several more drinks•but Syd loosens-up and enjoys the distraction.   They dance in various combinations, including Paul and Syd doing their signature waltz.  They all laugh and celebrate the three million dollar evening. 

     

    INT.  SYD’S BUCKS COUNTY PA FARMHOUSE SEVERAL HOURS LATER

     

    Bette and Syd are returning to Syd’s home.

     

    BETTE: Hell of an evening.

     

    SYDNEY: Is it worth you even trying to sleep at this point?

     

    BETTE: Nah…even if I tried I don’t think I could.

     

    SYDNEY: Three million dollars times five•that should provide you with job security for awhile.

     

    BETTE: (smiling•obviously pleased) Yeah•what a bonus.  (Bette turns serious) But how about you?  Want to talk for awhile?

     

    SYDNEY: (nodding appreciatively) That’d be nice.  I also want to hear about you and Kit.

     

    Bette makes coffee. They sit at the kitchen table and talk through the night, smiles, laughter and tears.

     

    INT.  SYD’S BUCKS COUNTY PA FARMHOUSE LATE-NIGHT/EARLY MORNING – AN HOUR OR SO AFTER DANCING

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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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