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    Living Strong

    Story written on June 26, 2008 by syd livingston.
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    Number of Comments: 5
    Words: 49626
    Story Shortlink: https://mail.assertive-maroon-jellyfish.104-250-143-187.cpanel.site/?p=70090
    Author Notes:

    Meet Dr. Sydney Livingston•refined & rebellious activist dealing with abortion rights, same-sex partner rights, euthanasia, health care, hate crimes and gun control. Syd is passionate about her causes, love and life–emotions that spin the serious doctor into a steamy, intriguing, and unlikely love triangle further complicated by the “ghost” of Syd’s mysterious former partner.

     

    KAREN

    (to Sydney)

    Doctor, car accident involving three teens, one adult and one child.  Three are arriving here—one by helicopter two by ambulance.  Two are critical.

     

    SYDNEY

    E.T.A.?

     

    KAREN

    Chopper in 4—ambulance in 9.

     

    SYDNEY

    You and I will take the chopper—alert Mann, Anderko and Lewis about the others.

     

    Karen leaves as a second NURSE enters the room.  Sydney turns to leave.

     

    NURSE

    McCutcheon family?

     

    Tine, Alice, Jenny, Max and Kit all move toward her.

     

    NURSE

    All of you?

     

    TINA

    Yes.

     

    NURSE

    I’m sorry, but Ms. McCutcheon is in intensive care.  Only immediate family.

     

    JENNY

    We are her family.

     

    NURSE

    Biological relatives?

     

    The women look at each other without response.

     

    NURSE

    Do any of you have power of attorney or health proxy?

     

    SYDNEY

    (turning back before exiting the room)

    I’ll approve their visitation.

     

    NURSE

    (to Sydney)

    You’re saying they’re family?

     

    SYDNEY

    (smiling wryly)

    Let’s just say they have different fathers.

     

    NURSE

    (with resignation)

    Ah-huh.  But no more than five minutes every hour—no exceptions.

     

    Karen pokes her head back into the waiting room.

     

    KAREN

    Car victim helicopter in one, Doctor.

     

    SYDNEY

    (to group)

    Excuse me.

     

    Sydney exists with Karen.

     

     

    INT. HOSPITAL ROOM – MINUTES LATER

    SHANE is lying in a hospital bed, groggy but awake.  Tina, Kit, Max and Jenny surround her.  TASHA enters, dressed in LAPD uniform.

     

    ALICE

    Tasha?

     

    TASHA

    I’m here on official business, Dr. Livingston called me.

     

    ALICE

    You know her?

     

    TASHA

    Her clinic is on my beat.

     

    TASHA

    (continues to Shane)

    How are you?

     

    SHANE

    OK

     

    TASHA

    (speaking professionally to Shane)

    The Doctor explained to me that—based on Jenny’s and Max’s accounts—you went to a party, then came back to the house and collapsed.  Livingston believes that you probably didn’t know what you took, and most likely will have no memory of the evening. 

     

    TASHA

    (to the group)

    Is that right?

     

    Pleasantly surprised by Tasha’s synopsis, Max and Jenny nod in agreement.

     

    MAX

    Yeah, that sounds about right.

     

    TASHA

    Unfortunately this situation is not uncommon.  Used to be party punch was spiked with grain alcohol—now-a-days it’s more dangerous.  (sarcastically) Right, Shane?

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    Comments

    1. It took me a while to get through the entire story, but it was well worth it. I actually read it last night, but needed to think about all that went on in the story before commenting. Usually I don’t read Shane stories-not because I don’t love the character but because it always goes pretty much the same way. Shane always messing up her relationships and not being able to curb her libido. While this story touched on that, it allowed for this character to grow and show some depth. I also loved that the doctor was a mature woman who knew what she wanted, accepted what life gave her and was able to lead a productive life in spite of some tragedies in her life. I don’t know if you will get many people reading to the end, but if they don’t, its their loss. Thanks.

    2. This is lengthy & the dialogue fluctuates between (mostly) thought provoking and (occasionally) contrived. You wonder where “Syd” is taking you—but BE PATIENT as the journey weaves into a heart warming and heart wrenching conclusion. Well worth the investment of time—5 ++

    3. I read each word,I will say that the wonderful Dr was very well verse in human behavior. She seem to know and understand the heart of everyone. Yet was ready to imbrace life and live it to the fullest. thanks

    4. Just completed reading this story and the sun has come up in the last few minutes. This story was wonderful and it took about 5 hrs to read it and it was worth every minute spent reading it. Wish everyone could read this it was quite educational to understand that the doctor understood man’s foibles yet continued to seek the best out of life for herself and friends and was not afraid to take the chance. Remarkable woman, hope we see her again in the future.

    5. Ilene Chaiken, this is worth a look—The L Word comes of age. This really moved me, made me cry, made me think, and made me want to know more about this mysterious, militant, yet mild-mannered medicine woman. Where has she been & where is she going…and what L Word character will she end up with?????Thanks for the encouraging reviews. I stuck with this and ended up savoring it during a soggy afternoon—it kept me scrolling with its own sadness and sunshine.

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