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Resolutions
“Only if you lack all indiscretion and don’t mind suffering a fight before the New Year’s barely underway!” Lara laughed, remembering one particularly unfortunate celebration which resulted in a fat lip for Alex.
“Yeah, well….anyway….that’s not what I was calling about.” Alex sounded a bit deflated at the sudden memory. “Actually, I was wondering what you had lined up for yourself after you come back to the States.”
Lara chewed her lip. What indeed? She’d been offered a couple of promising positions in up and coming restaurants, but she was hesitant to accept either offer. Now, with all the recent thoughts of Alice surfacing, she wondered if her hesitation was due to the fact that neither restaurant was remotely near Los Angeles.
“Lara, you still there…dammit, did I drop the call?”
Lara sighed. “No, I’m still here, sorry. I’m actually not sure what I’m going to do. I’m headed back to Boston for now, to visit Meghan for a week or so. I figure I’ll make my mind up then regarding my next job.”
“Ah….well then…you won’t mind if I twist your arm a bit.” Alex’s voice took on a wheedling tone.
Lara smiled in spite of herself. “What are you talking about, Alex?”
“I’ve got a business proposition for you Lara….and I think it’s just what you need.”
*-*-*-* 7 hours later in Los Angeles*-*-*-*
“Ten! Nine! Eight! Seven! Six! Five! Four! Three! Two! One! Happy New Year!”
She felt strong arms encircle her waist as the sounds of party horns and cheers rose around her. Leaning back she whispered, “I wish this wasn’t so hard.”
She was gently turned, and the hands moved up to cup her cheeks. “I know.”
Closing her eyes, she chastely planted a kiss on the lanky brunette’s cheek. “Happy New Year, Shane.”
Shane returned the kiss, and held Alice tightly for a moment. “Right back at you.”
Glumly they watched the merrymaking around them. Drunken renditions of Auld Lang Syne started up and faded out quickly as people realized they didn’t know the words.
“Shit.” Alice sighed. “We’re too old for this…let’s get out of here.”
Shane nodded, “I thought you’d never ask.”
The two women waved their goodbyes and headed out into the cool night.
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Gold Gold Gold, so good to have you back. It’s pouring rain here today and you brought in a little sunshine with your new fic start. I really liked the parallel New Year’s celebration perspectives, and it does not cease to amaze me how nicely you work in backstories for Lara and Alice, intertwined with what we saw on the show. You know I love and miss the Lace pairing–and I’m so happy to see them through your eyes again. Can’t wait for the next update….! PPS
Well, Lace is popular with me, and I’m very glad you’re writing this. I’m *still* annoyed at how they despatched Lara to SF without a proper goodbye to anyone. I really liked the start, I’ll be waiting for the next chapter. Thanks for posting.
Well, I’m obviously a sucker for anything about Lara and Alice, and I’m so glad I’m not the only one keeping the ‘ship alive! Can’t wait to see where you’re going to take this story, and I eagerly anticipate the next update. Thanks for this.
Great start. I love Lara and Alice shipper. Can’t wait for the next update. PPMS!
Great start. Despite my better judgment, I actually enjoyed Alice and Lara together for the one episode we saw of it. I was disappointed with the lack of closure on the relationship as well, although, not surprised they just dropped it like that. Can’t wait to see where you go with this. PPS.
Gold, how is it possible that one chapter in, I’m totally addicted to this story? You’re making me miss Lace all over again, but I’m sure your story will fill in the gaping holes left in this relationship on the show. Though I have to say you fooled me with the first moment between Alice and Shane – I thought we were going to have some Shalice for a split second! Anyway, I’m very glad you’re writing once again, and I’ll be checking regularly for your update!
here you are! i´m soooo glad to see you back at writing a new lace story :-)i´m just back from a friends birthday brunch. this is a perfect end for the day. can´t wait for more. big hug, naren