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Amicus Curiae
Story written on April 25, 2013 by justkeepswimming.
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"The appellant party has no legal standing," Bette said. "Argue that successfully, and the decision reverts to the ninth circuit, which will return marriage equality to California."
They were both floating around the pool on air mattresses as their discussion continued.
"We can hope for a more sweeping ruling," Tina replied. "But we’ve considered that issue as a main point of attack."
"It’s an advantage that the government entities originally listed as plaintiffs chose not to appeal the ruling," Bette said.
"It is, but for whatever reason, another group was allowed to take up the cause and bring it to the Supreme Court."
"It’s worth exploring further," Bette said, bringing her sunglasses down over her eyes. "If you’re reluctant to focus on broader constitutional issues, go for the technical parts of the law that will help you back door your way to a victory."
"You know I would love to fight based on the constitution," Tina said. "But the Supreme Court doesn’t like to be seen as an agent for social change. We have to tread carefully."
"Only so much change can be legislated," Bette said. "There are too many places where it would have been impossible for my parents to get married regardless of the law. That shouldn’t keep us from striving to make California a more egalitarian state."
"Sounds dangerously like you’re agreeing with me on the importance of getting a California ruling," Tina noted.
"I hate to lose," Bette replied. "And you’re right – California rulings set the tone for much of the country. A win here would eventually lead to victory elsewhere."
"Did your parents get married in California?" Tina asked.
"They met and married right here in L.A.," Bette replied. "Daddy was working as a bus boy at the diner. As a wedding present, Grandpa cosigned a loan for them to buy the diner."
"When did your mom pass away?"
"I just finished my first year of law school," Bette said. "She and I had spent the Sunday together. We had lunch, wandered around a couple of art museums in the afternoon. We talked the whole day away."
Tina remained silent as Bette gathered herself to continue with her recollection.
"I drove back to my apartment to start my summer job the next day, and Daddy called me Monday night to tell me the news. She had a massive stroke and died at home. Likely laid down for a nap and never woke up.
"How comforting it must have been to have had the day with her before she died," Tina said.
"It really was. That day with her was such a gift."
"And a beautiful way to remember her."
"I’ve never told anyone that story before."
"Thank you for telling me," Tina said.
Bette cleared her throat to disguise the emotion that was wrought with her remembrance.
"Do you want to get rid of the mattresses and get into the water for a while?" Bette asked.
Tina tipped off the side and pushed her mattress onto the pool deck in response, with Bette soon to follow.
"Perfect day," Tina commented.
"Just warm enough to be comfortable in the pool," Bette agreed.
But that’s not what Tina meant. It’s that she couldn’t remember a more perfect day.
(tbc)
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What mightymouse said ;) Waiting anxiously for your next chapter.
Perfect day… perfect post. Thanks, jks. :)
I am so glad that you kept w/canon as far as Bette and Tina are concerned. They have different professions but their conversations are true to form. Just the best.
Just caught up with the posts, love the banter. Always look forward to reading whenever and whatever you grace us with. Enjoy the sunshine!
That was great and love it
there’s nothing more satisfying and beautiful than a conversation between two intelligent women, no matter if it’s about politics or their attraction. it’s appealing and captivating all the same :)
WOW!!! What MightyMouse said and another great chapter giving us more insight into our girls, their demeanor, and their interaction with, and between each other. They are becoming more attuned and comfortable with each other the more time they spend together and you show it so beautifully. Of course, the more time spent together the closer they become and less mysterious to each other and find they have more in common than they thought. Since Bette mentioned spending the next four Saturday afternoons together I think they have solved the problem of the five weeks. We know Tina loved that proposal. I had wondered about Bette’s mother and you answered my questions in this chapter. Your writing transports us into their world and it is a wonderful place to be. Thank you for that ability. I do so love this story, I know you can’t tell.lol
“Arguing aroused her?”…she’d got some balls to say that in the open..Lol!..thanks for the update..loving it!
Woohoo! How I love this story so far!
A perfect update. Things are progressing quite well. Will there bumps in the road, legal or otherwise?
Love the back and forth between these two. Thanks for the update. Please post again soon!
WOW. I’m running out of superlatives to describe your writing, jks. What more can I say? That these seven chapters are close to perfection? That I’m relishing every crumb, every morsel of this lovely story. That I heart watching the sparks fly whenever they spar verbally. That I love the way you’ve recreated and re-envisioned the characters of Bette, Tina and most especially Melvin. I’ve smiled from earring to earring while reading your recent posts, jks. This story’s a soothing balm to my dead-tired soul. A thousand times thank you and please write on! Mwah! Mwah! Mwah! =)
Wonderful thank you
Excellent writing,love it.Thank you.
TBC? Yes :)