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Amicus Curiae
Story written on April 19, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
”You can’t be serious?” Bette’s voice started to increase in volume. ”Arguing states’ rights opens the door for every backwoods governor to come up with a reason not to accept marriages performed in other states even if this case goes the right way.”
”We’re arguing a California case,” Tina returned. ”It’s not our job to argue for same sex marriage across the country. Besides, as California goes, so goes the nation – eventually.”
”This is winnable on due process and equal protection rights,” Bette sighed. ”We should be focusing on the 14th amendment.”
”I’d rather win with a weak argument than lose with a strong one,” Tina said. ”We have to look at every possibility. We know that’s what our opposition is doing.”
”That’s my point – they’d love you to argue that individual states have the right to make whatever laws they choose,” Bette said. ”They think California is a lost cause anyway.”
”Laws evolve to conform to public opinion,” Tina replied. ”We don’t have to win it all, we just have to win.”
Bette glanced around the conference table.
”Where is everyone?” she asked.
”It’s almost three o’clock,” Tina replied as she took some notes. ”We’ve been on our own for a while.”
”No wonder my stomach is grumbling,” Bette picked up her phone and looked at the face of it for messages.
”Is there anywhere you have to be? I promised you lunch.”
”And I’m holding you to that,” Bette replied. ”I can’t believe we went three hours overtime and I didn’t even notice. It’s exciting to be involved with something that matters so much.”
”Human beings crave purpose,” Tina said. ”Seventy hour workweeks are more worthwhile when the outcome influences how you live your life.”
”I’ve missed this,” Bette said, almost in passing. ”I’ve missed being passionate about the law.”
”One of the advantages of being on faculty at a major institution is that you’re constantly exposed to the idealists that entered the profession with a view to changing the world.”
”Do you think that one person can change the world?” Bette asked.
”Absolutely. Every person has the capacity to change the world. And even if you only change your world, it’s worth it.”
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Just one word: “WOW”!
I wish I could write as well as you. FanFic jealousy.
*swoon* Got to love that sensual TiBette tension. The banter you’ve developed between them is delicious. I would never guess you weren’t involved in law. I guess being involved with an attorney is very educational. Also, I like your version of Melvin so much more the IC’s. PPS
the cats that caught the wayward canaries – I bet !
More, more. PPS
The cherry on top for this Friday seeing an unexpected post from you! If you want to stay anonymous, you have to change the writing style of your comments. :) Anyhow, enjoying your writing under any name. Looking forward to the next update.
Gulp. After Tina’s description and demonstration, I will never look at cherries the same way again…EVER. Your dexterity with words and dialogue is truly marvelous. Almost every line they exchange has a double entendre. Ahhhmazing. I heart every twist and curl of this story so far, jks. Many thanks and please keep up this awesomeness! Have a great, relaxing weekend! Mwah! ;)
I´m going cherry hunting..This Melvin is a treat and your story is just awesome. Thanks for the update.
Amazing as always.Thank you.PPS
i love the dialogue. while a long stem is preferred it’s more challenging to tie a knot with a short stem which i can do. #justsaying
Fabulous as usual
Loving this, thanks
I am *loving* this, whether or not the story’s veered from where it was originally intended. Tina’s lesson in stem-knotting… I think the rating was fine, and a lot of fun to read. Thanks! :)
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Sorry about my last message. My keyboard went crazy on my other laptop.Great post. I love the flirting. These two are both risk takers and they push the flirting to the limit. I wonder how long they can hold out…
un, un, un. I can’t wait to see what else Tina can do with her tongue. PPS
Love it!!
Awwwwww Swimmie, I love you. If you weren’t already married I’d have to find you and beg for a date. That was just WOOOOOWWWWWWWWW! Loved it. Loved your Melvin too, now where is Maxine? Melvin had a great sense of humor as well, …the cats that caught the wayward canaries.” And she didn’t need any help finding trouble as she’d already found it.” I should say. I can hardly wait until those two get their groove on, it’s gonna be way too much to contain. I’ve heard of very talented women being able to tie those cherry stems but have never seen it done. Now I’ve got to go to the store.Loved this chapter, gotta read it again. Have a great weekend.
absolutely amazing, your stories have everything and always make me want to read more. thank you for sharing your talent with us
Sorry meant to say wonderful, stupid auto correct. :) thank you
W default thank you
This is good and fun, love it. Please post more, thanks
The dialogue is wonderful!!