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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

     

    TASHA: (smiling ear to ear) It’s so quiet•so peaceful and perfect. (Tasha sticks her toungue out to catch a snowflake and giggles like a schoolgirl)

     

    SYDNEY: Happy birthday, Tasha.

     

    Tasha smiles as the carriage rolls away.

     

    INT. TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER’S HOUSE -L.A. –  CHRISTMAS DAY

     

    Syd and Tasha’s grandmother are washing dishes at the sink.  Tasha is clearing the table.  Shane is on the porch outside of the kitchen window playing with a few children.  There are several other people milling about, laughing, etc.

     

    TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER: I’m so happy that you and Shane were able to join us.  It’s good to know Tasha has such nice friends.

     

    SYDNEY: Thank you for having us. Dinner was delicious.

     

    TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER: Take some advice from an old lady•always approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.  (Syd laughs). I love a house filled with people and laughter at Christmas time.  And your friend (nodding to Shane outside) seems to have a following with the children.

     

    SYDNEY: Yes, Shane’s great with kids.

     

    TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER: Tasha told me Shane is taking correspondence courses to become a teacher.

     

    SYDNEY: Yes, she’ll be a natural.

     

    TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER: I’m hoping a bit of that influence will rub off on Tasha •I worry about her being a police officer.

     

    Tasha interrupts her grandmother and takes up another towel.

     

    TASHA: (affectionately) You worry about everything Nana.  It’s a family tradition.

     

    SYDNEY: Well, it’s wonderful to have family traditions of all kinds.

     

    They all laugh.

     

    TASHA’S GRANDMOTHER: What were your Christmas traditions, Syd?

     

    SYDNEY: We really didn’t have any.  My grandparents came to the U.S from India as teenagers.  My parents were both born and raised in the states, but they entered the Peace Corp shortly after they married.  My sisters and I spent our childhood living in India•then I earned a scholarship and spent my teenage years at a boarding school here in the states.  We really didn’t have any family holiday traditions like Thanksgiving and certainly not Christmas.  That’s one of the reasons I appreciate today so much.

     

    Tasha’s grandmother dries her hands on her apron and turns to Syd, taking Syd’s face in her hands.

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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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