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The Starting Line: Chapter 8
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My first day of work went really well. I had hit The Planet on my way to work to grab a morning shot of coffee. Marina welcomed me and handed me a double espresso shot, which I gratefully accepted. She wished me luck at work, and out the door I went. I started at Tonic as an Assistant Jr. Stylist. Basically I was a glorified shampoo girl who also mixed colouring and dyes. But it was a job, a legit and real job, in a shop, not on the corner outside. I had fun too. The people there were nice, the music that played all day was energetic and good, and the tips weren’t too bad either. I actually really enjoyed myself, and left work feeling really good. I stuck my head back in The Planet on my way back to Bette’s, seeing if anyone was there. Alice and Dana were sitting at a table, so I headed in their direction. Alice saw me approach.
“Hey Shane! How did your first day on the job go?”
“Really good actually. What are you guys up to?”
Alice started putting her notebook she had been writing on in her bag, “I was actually just about to head off. I have a date tonight.”
Dana raised her eyebrows, “Man or woman date?”
Alice giggled, “Girl… her name is Gabby. I met her last week at Milk. She called today and asked me to go dancing.”
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Ahh, I just love the way you write Shane and the rest of the girls. Please post again soon!
Your portrayal really gets to me. Thank you, for writing so beautifully. It is a truly poignant tale. ADx
Awesome chapter and i love the way you write Shane. Post soon!.
Your telling of Shane’s thoughts and feelings are terrific!!! I do not think there have ever been a fic that has concentrated so solely on Shane and her complexities. Your doing such an outstanding job of showing her caring, sensitivity, and her insecurities. Your writing of her past and present is AWING!!! I really love seeing how her and Bette are connected. It seems so like how it would be if we saw it on the show if they had this good writing or let us see this. I also would love seeing a more detailed bonding moment with her and Tina.
Still absolutey perfect…….just how I imagined Shanes back story to be……..but better.Thanks for writng.FAY
Wonder cgapter,Now Shane has a family. thanks
Ah, kd you really had it all in this one! Shane’s question to Alice about the broken part being on the wrong half for her is classic…and the birthday party hurt my heart. I was afraid that she would bolt, at first. To think that she had rarely had even the most minimal of celebrations is so sad, but I think it was also important that you clarified that the effort by her mother, as erratic and minimal as it was, still meant something to Shane, and needs to be respected by the others. I thought it was wonderful that she was able to stay and accept their love and caring. There was even a brief second of hope that Bette and Shane might at some point…!!! which I am holding onto no matter what Shane says. Now, the thing that would make it perfect would be if it were Tina free, but even if she is in it this is still such a beautiful, poignant fic I look forward to daily.