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The L Wing – chapter 234
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“Okay – you all know what this meeting is about – its about a situation that has developed in the past few weeks – even months regarding Shane. Events came to a head when Shane demanded Phyllis’ resignation – the first I learnt of that development was sitting at home in Virginia relaxing with Tina. So I was less than happy and the last few hours have been a fact finding exercise. I believe that I have spoken to most of you – the ones that I couldn’t reach I apologies. It was not my intention to leave any of you out of the loop. But it seems that there was a decision on Shane’s part to exclude me from the day to day action that surrounds the senior staff. That ends today. I have spoken to Shane and she is standing down as Chief of Staff “
Even though I imagine that they all expected this they are shocked – I see it on Alice and Dana’s faces. I guess neither of them thought that I would do it.
“CJ is now my Chief of Staff – Henry – I would like you to announce it at the next Press conference. Tell them that I have given Shane leave of absence “
“They are going to want to know why “ he says
“Tell them that 6 years as Chief of Staff to the President is a highly demanding role and she isn’t well enough to continue to maintain her high standards of public service at the moment. When she is well enough she will be welcomed back to serve the President – but not as Chief of Staff. I have total respect and faith in CJ who will do an excellent job “
There is another round of looks of surprise when I say that Shane is not coming back to her previous role. Henry writes down my words and looks at Alice who is his boss.
“Add that the President is looking forward to the New Year and pressing forward with her radical agenda for public services and getting the Welfare bill passed in Congress and fighting for American’s jobs at the Dublin summit “ Alice speaks rapidly. Henry writes it all down and nods
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i am always happy when i see a post from the L Wing ……wow it was harsh of President Porter not to allow Shane back as C.O.S. ….. but i love that her first priority is her family. PPMore lol :0)
Did Bette not inform Shane that she would never again be Chief of Staff so Shane could hear about it on the TV like Bette heard of Phyllis’ “resignation”? I think that in itself might push Ol’ Shane completely over the edge. Anyway, Bette needs to sharpen her focus. Ella’s great but Bette hasn’t resigned as president. She needs to do her job or leave it.
I spent a # of weeks playing catch-up w/ this story. I read @ one point that it’s one of your personal favorites so you would be continuing it…I’m thrilled that is the case, as it’s truly one of my personal favs.Looking forward to the next update!
so what gives with carmen how come tina has not been able to reach her?:)PPS
This story is amazing Ally, and there is no one better than you who can write about politic and make so attractive as you do, I can’t wait to read about what will happen next. Love & peace
The wheel on TLW keeps on spinning. Fantastic!
I hadn’t thought about noone being able to get in touch with Carman, I hope Shane hasn’t snapped and taken them hostage to “keep them out of harms way and protect them” hopefully she will get some real help soon. PPS
I love any updates you make to this story. It’s always been one of my favorites. I even started reading it again from the beginning while away on business travel in New York. I think Bette has to get her alpha personality back in focus. I love how much she loves her family and how important they are, but she’s the POTUS! She has to maintain control of her staff. Way to go Bette for taking command back! PPS
The Pres. is right. Shane needs a rest, nervous breakdowns creep up on us & are not not respected by most people generally who just pooh-pooh the whole notion of ‘depression etc’; even this week when we have noro virus in our school and kids and staff extremely sick there were amateur doctors saying ‘its all in the mind’. Having had a nervous breakdown I understand its complexities and personality change? EXACTLY. The Pres. is a kind, considerate friend to Shane. When and if Shane comes back, a change of role will help rather than hinder her healing; and healing does not take place in days/weeks but months & years especially if the cause carried on over years like spousal abuse, sexual abuse, chronic illness of loved one or self. Love what U do Ally. Thx.
Lack of hope or hopelessness is part of the breakdown and the ultimate end of that is suicide. Carmen had to leave to protect her and the baby from Shane which was a wise action someone people stay and become enmeshed to the point that they cannot see the danger/illness right in front of their eyes; others live in denial & avoidance of it like they do with saying an alcoholic is really only a heavydrinker!!! Shane is toxic right now and her refusal to take B’s advice about going to the same psychiatrist as Tina did is part of Shane’s denial & avoidance!!! This is some serious shit Ally. Get Tina to contact Carmen soon. Shane could spin right out of control & take Bette’s caring action as a BIG FAT NEGATIVE, get all paranoid and become a terrorist herself. She’s already halfway there. PPS
Wow, with friends like this, Shane doesn’t need enemies. No one, including Bette, even knows what happened with Carmen or what Shane has been doing, and now people have her halfway to being a terrorist. Why aren’t her friends, her supposed family, actually moving themselves to find out what’s going on and be there for her and help her, rather than just insisting she see some therapist she doesn’t know and leaving it at that, and firing her, while everyone else talks about her?
AllyE, Love that Bette manages to get Shane to open up to her but sad to see Shane’s lack of hope for her future with Carmen and Sophie. Shane needs to decide what she really wants out of life. And if that isn’t with Carmen then she needs to with it and be the best mom to her daugther that she can be. Bette was a class act in dealing with the situation and sorting out the Senior Staff. Can’t wait to read more of the Festive break and anniversary. Brilliant entertainment. Thank you so much. Your Loyal Fan.
I think that Bette should prove her loyalty to Shane be standing by her and making sure that she gets the help that she needs. Tina needs to get in contact with Carmen and get her side of the story. Shane’s version may be a bit abcured because of her present condition. Bette is right, Shane needs her family and friends if nonething else. Shane is in SERIOUS trouble and we don’t want to lose her. PPS :o).
I like this fic because I think the premise of Bette as President kicks ass. I would love it! But I think that the job requires more of a sense of commitment and dedication than Bette seems to show, since she is running after Tina all the time, and letting Tina tell her what to do and so on, in which case she could have any regular occupation, and this would be just another tibette fic. Only you can write Bette as PRESIDENT…so can she act like one? The thing with Shane bothers me..Bette says she loves Shane but came out of that conversation not knowing anymore about WHAT is going on with Shane than she did before…not what Shane has been doing, not why Carmen left, why Carmen “refuses to see or talk to her..” and then she told Shane she is on a leave of absence, then tells Phyllis she is done permanently?
i love ur stories! i’m not gonna lie, Shane is my fav char and it kinda sux seeing her go through this, but i hope u mae it to somethin positive that turns for the best! good writing, PPS
Like the way Bette handle things well and hope Shane will get better soon!