Andy woke up early the next morning. He looked into Ephram's room and was relieved to see him there...alone. He went to the family room and turned on the TV.
Then there was a knock on the door. Andy got up and opened it.
Linda: Hi Andy...
Andy: Linda...Hi, come on in
He motioned her in and gave her a quick kiss.
Andy: It's 7:30
Linda: I know...I figured you would be up, I had to ask you something.
Andy: Sure, go ahead...
Linda: A friend of mine got tickets to the Avalanche game tonight...she had 3 extras, I was wondering if you and Delia wanted to come...maybe do a bonding type thing?
Andy: (pondering this) That sounds like a good idea...but are you sure you want to waste your tickets on us?
Linda: So that's a yes?
Andy: I don't see why not...
Linda: Great! The game starts at 5, since it's in Denver we'll need 3 hours to get there...
Andy: Do you want me to drive?
Linda: You want to drive your gas guzzling SUV 150 miles...I think I'll drive.
Andy: (smiling) good point...ok well, I'll tell Delia and I guess we'll meet you at 1:30?
Linda: Sounds great...I hope this works out
Andy: Oh I'm sure it will...besides, Delia will be too into the game to care about anything else.
Linda: Thanks (sarcastically)
Andy: Listen...would you like to stay? Have breakfast?
Linda: I wish I could but I have a patient coming at 8
Andy: Oh...(looking disappointed) well then... I won't keep you waiting...
Linda: See you in a couple of hours...
Andy: We'll be there
Andy gave Linda another quick kiss and watched her leave. He went back to the couch and sat down. A couple minutes later Ephram lightly "skipped" down the stairs.
Andy: (looking stunned) You are really starting to scare me...
Ephram: What?
Andy: It's 8...a.m.
Ephram: So...is there some sort of law that prohibits teenagers from getting up before 11?
Andy: I thought there was...but I guess I was wrong.
Ephram: I'm going out to get some breakfast...want anything?
Andy: Wow...this is new.
Ephram: What now?
Andy: Well for one, you are fully energized without coffee...and 2, you actually cared enough to ask if I wanted anything...
Ephram: Fine...if you don't want anything then I'll just-
Andy: eggs and hash-browns...oh and French toast for Delia.
Ephram: Cool...now can I have some money?
Andy: I knew there was going to be a catch...
Ephram: You don't actually expect me to pay for you do you?
Andy: I don't know what I was thinking...here (he goes to his hung up jacket and takes his wallet out of the pocket, he hands Ephram a 20)
Ephram: Thanks...I'll be back later.
Ephram left. He got to Mama Joys and went inside.
Ephram: Hey Nina...
Nina: Hi
There was an awkward silence.
Ephram: Can I get 2 orders of French toast, eggs and hash-browns to-go?
Nina: Sure...coming right up.
Nina went and placed the order. Ephram sat at the counter staring at the napkin dispenser. He saw a familiar reflection. He turned around.
Amy: Hey
Ephram: Hey
Amy: Long time no talk...
Ephram: Yeah, not since we talked about talking more...
Amy: Kinda ironic...
Ephram: yeah...so how's life been?
Amy: great...you've probably heard all about it from Bright...
Ephram: Yeah, sorry about that...
Amy: It's ok, it's getting better...well I hope it is...this whole parents thing will blow over eventually.
Ephram: yeah...so how's Tommy?
Amy: He's good...I'm actually here to meet him...
Ephram: Oh, that's cool...I didn't know he was such an early riser
Amy: It's our 3 month anniversary...we wanted to start out early. So what are you doing up so early? That's totally not like you...
Ephram: Just picking up some breakfast...
Amy: Sounds fun...
Ephram: Yeah well...it can be very exciting, I mean who knows...they could burn the hash-browns, and on rare occasions forget the powdered sugar on the French toast...
Amy: Oh yeah...that can be suspenseful...oh well there's Tommy, I guess I'll see you around.
Ephram: Yeah...have fun.
He turned back around just as Nina was coming out with his order.
Nina: Here you go...
Ephram: Thanks Nina (he hands her the money)
Nina handed him some change and he left. As he was walking out the door he bumped into someone. He looked up and saw Jay.
Ephram: And I thought I was gonna have a good day...
Jay: What are you doing here kid?
Ephram: Well, being that it is a free country...I've decided to take advantage of it.
Jay: What?
Ephram: Just forget it...
Jay: So what did you do...pay her?
Ephram: Sorry?
Jay: Madison...did you pay her to let you in?
Ephram: And the award for the stupidest thing that has ever been said goes to...
Jay: How else would she let you in?
Ephram: I don't know...maybe she actually WANTED me to come in.
Jay: Bull...you went in and you didn't come out until 11!
Ephram: Whoa...Jay...do you have any idea what a restraining order is?
Jay: I saw you leave at 11! What the hell happened?!
Ephram: Dude...chill out
Jay: Listen kid...if you did anything to her...
Ephram: Listen Jay...I've really got to get back home, Sponge Bob is on in 10 minutes, so if you don't mind...
Ephram walked past Jay and got into his car. Jay watched him as he drove away.
Jay walked into Mama Joy's and got breakfast to go, then he drove over to Madison's.
He set the breakfast up on a tray and put it on her doorstep with a rose and a note. Then he left.
20 minutes later Madison came back from her run. She saw the tray on her doorstep. She was completely flattered, thinking it was from Ephram. She picked it up and went inside, not noticing the note.
Ephram was in the kitchen eating his French toast when the phone rang. He went to pick it up.
Ephram: Hello?
Madison: Hey
Ephram: Hey...how did you sleep?
Madison: Not so well...Jay must be working out cause he was a really lumpy pillow.
Ephram: So what are you up to today?
Madison: Well right now I'm eating that delicious breakfast you brought me...
Ephram: What? What breakfast?
Madison: Wait...you didn't leave it there?
Ephram: Leave what where?
Madison: Oh god...it must be from Jay...
Ephram: He just totally stole my idea...I was just about to rush over there and give you breakfast but I guess I'm too late...
Madison: Ephram...what am I gonna do? He is everywhere...he won't leave me alone.
Ephram: The guy has problems...major ones, he was like sleeping in his car last night or something cause he knew what time I left.
Madison: What do you mean? You talked to him today?
Ephram: Just this morning, I was coming out of Mama Joy's
Madison: Oh...he didn't do anything did he?
Ephram: No...fortunately for me there were people around.
Madison: That's good
Ephram: I think so too
Madison: So when can you be ready?
Ephram: Ready?
Madison: Yeah...I'm taking you out
Ephram: Out? As in public?
Madison: No...out as in out
Ephram: Oh thanks for clearing that up
Madison: Just be ready in 20 minutes
Ephram: How am I supposed to know what to wear if I don't know where we are going...
Madison: Well...what are you wearing now?
Ephram: jeans and a t-shirt
Madison: perfect...now put on some of that cologne that you were wearing last night...
Ephram: What if I don't?
Madison: Then you won't be getting anything from me...
Ephram: That's not fair...
Madison: Well those are the terms...be outside in 10
They hung up. Madison grabbed her jacket and went out to her car. She got to Ephram's a little early so she sat in her car and waited.
He came out a couple minutes later.
Ephram: Hey (opening the door and getting in)
Madison: hey (she kissed him)
Ephram: So are you gonna tell me where we are going now?
Madison: Nope (she started the car)
Ephram: Worth a try...
They drove for about 15 minutes and Madison pulled over.
Ephram: This is where you're taking me? Everwood Linens?
Madison: Yeah...I figured we could get his and her towels.
Ephram: I hope you're not serious...
Madison: No... just needed to put this on you (she held up a pink and purple scarf)
Ephram: Why? Are we going to the gay rights parade?
Madison: oh yeah...sorry about the colors, but it was the only one I could find...it's just a blind fold.
Ephram: A blind fold?
Madison: Yup...turn around.
He did as he was told and she tied the scarf around his head so he couldn't see.
Madison: Ok...how many fingers am I holding up? (she didn't hold up any)
Ephram: I don't know...I can't see anything
Madison: good answer...ok let's go
She drove some more and then pulled into a driveway. Ephram had no idea where they were. She got out and went around to open his door. She helped him out and walked him up a pathway. He heard a key turn and a door open. She led him inside and sat him down on what feels like the arm of a couch.
All of a sudden he heard piano music. It didn't sound professional, but it didn't sound bad. He listened to the song, wondering why Madison had brought him here to listen to this. Then the music stopped.
Madison: Ok...take it off
Ephram took off his blindfold and looked around. He was surprised to find that he was in his own house. Then he noticed that Madison was sitting at the piano.
Ephram: Wait...that was you?!
Madison: yeah...what'd you think?
Ephram: Madison that was amazing! When did you-how?
Madison: I saw how passionate you are about playing...I wanted to see why...and now I understand you more...
Ephram: So you did this for me?
Madison: Well that and...it wouldn't hurt to know how to play an instrument...especially since I write songs.
Ephram: (kissing her) You're amazing
Madison: Not really...it took me like a month to learn that one song, it's not even good
Ephram: What are you talking about? It was great, I mean you could use a little work at the end, but I could help you out with that...
Madison: You really liked it?
Ephram: yes...I did...I can't believe you did that for me
Madison: Well...I was hoping you would give me some private lessons...
Ephram: I think I can do that...
They started kissing.
Then there was a knock on the door. Andy got up and opened it.
Linda: Hi Andy...
Andy: Linda...Hi, come on in
He motioned her in and gave her a quick kiss.
Andy: It's 7:30
Linda: I know...I figured you would be up, I had to ask you something.
Andy: Sure, go ahead...
Linda: A friend of mine got tickets to the Avalanche game tonight...she had 3 extras, I was wondering if you and Delia wanted to come...maybe do a bonding type thing?
Andy: (pondering this) That sounds like a good idea...but are you sure you want to waste your tickets on us?
Linda: So that's a yes?
Andy: I don't see why not...
Linda: Great! The game starts at 5, since it's in Denver we'll need 3 hours to get there...
Andy: Do you want me to drive?
Linda: You want to drive your gas guzzling SUV 150 miles...I think I'll drive.
Andy: (smiling) good point...ok well, I'll tell Delia and I guess we'll meet you at 1:30?
Linda: Sounds great...I hope this works out
Andy: Oh I'm sure it will...besides, Delia will be too into the game to care about anything else.
Linda: Thanks (sarcastically)
Andy: Listen...would you like to stay? Have breakfast?
Linda: I wish I could but I have a patient coming at 8
Andy: Oh...(looking disappointed) well then... I won't keep you waiting...
Linda: See you in a couple of hours...
Andy: We'll be there
Andy gave Linda another quick kiss and watched her leave. He went back to the couch and sat down. A couple minutes later Ephram lightly "skipped" down the stairs.
Andy: (looking stunned) You are really starting to scare me...
Ephram: What?
Andy: It's 8...a.m.
Ephram: So...is there some sort of law that prohibits teenagers from getting up before 11?
Andy: I thought there was...but I guess I was wrong.
Ephram: I'm going out to get some breakfast...want anything?
Andy: Wow...this is new.
Ephram: What now?
Andy: Well for one, you are fully energized without coffee...and 2, you actually cared enough to ask if I wanted anything...
Ephram: Fine...if you don't want anything then I'll just-
Andy: eggs and hash-browns...oh and French toast for Delia.
Ephram: Cool...now can I have some money?
Andy: I knew there was going to be a catch...
Ephram: You don't actually expect me to pay for you do you?
Andy: I don't know what I was thinking...here (he goes to his hung up jacket and takes his wallet out of the pocket, he hands Ephram a 20)
Ephram: Thanks...I'll be back later.
Ephram left. He got to Mama Joys and went inside.
Ephram: Hey Nina...
Nina: Hi
There was an awkward silence.
Ephram: Can I get 2 orders of French toast, eggs and hash-browns to-go?
Nina: Sure...coming right up.
Nina went and placed the order. Ephram sat at the counter staring at the napkin dispenser. He saw a familiar reflection. He turned around.
Amy: Hey
Ephram: Hey
Amy: Long time no talk...
Ephram: Yeah, not since we talked about talking more...
Amy: Kinda ironic...
Ephram: yeah...so how's life been?
Amy: great...you've probably heard all about it from Bright...
Ephram: Yeah, sorry about that...
Amy: It's ok, it's getting better...well I hope it is...this whole parents thing will blow over eventually.
Ephram: yeah...so how's Tommy?
Amy: He's good...I'm actually here to meet him...
Ephram: Oh, that's cool...I didn't know he was such an early riser
Amy: It's our 3 month anniversary...we wanted to start out early. So what are you doing up so early? That's totally not like you...
Ephram: Just picking up some breakfast...
Amy: Sounds fun...
Ephram: Yeah well...it can be very exciting, I mean who knows...they could burn the hash-browns, and on rare occasions forget the powdered sugar on the French toast...
Amy: Oh yeah...that can be suspenseful...oh well there's Tommy, I guess I'll see you around.
Ephram: Yeah...have fun.
He turned back around just as Nina was coming out with his order.
Nina: Here you go...
Ephram: Thanks Nina (he hands her the money)
Nina handed him some change and he left. As he was walking out the door he bumped into someone. He looked up and saw Jay.
Ephram: And I thought I was gonna have a good day...
Jay: What are you doing here kid?
Ephram: Well, being that it is a free country...I've decided to take advantage of it.
Jay: What?
Ephram: Just forget it...
Jay: So what did you do...pay her?
Ephram: Sorry?
Jay: Madison...did you pay her to let you in?
Ephram: And the award for the stupidest thing that has ever been said goes to...
Jay: How else would she let you in?
Ephram: I don't know...maybe she actually WANTED me to come in.
Jay: Bull...you went in and you didn't come out until 11!
Ephram: Whoa...Jay...do you have any idea what a restraining order is?
Jay: I saw you leave at 11! What the hell happened?!
Ephram: Dude...chill out
Jay: Listen kid...if you did anything to her...
Ephram: Listen Jay...I've really got to get back home, Sponge Bob is on in 10 minutes, so if you don't mind...
Ephram walked past Jay and got into his car. Jay watched him as he drove away.
Jay walked into Mama Joy's and got breakfast to go, then he drove over to Madison's.
He set the breakfast up on a tray and put it on her doorstep with a rose and a note. Then he left.
20 minutes later Madison came back from her run. She saw the tray on her doorstep. She was completely flattered, thinking it was from Ephram. She picked it up and went inside, not noticing the note.
Ephram was in the kitchen eating his French toast when the phone rang. He went to pick it up.
Ephram: Hello?
Madison: Hey
Ephram: Hey...how did you sleep?
Madison: Not so well...Jay must be working out cause he was a really lumpy pillow.
Ephram: So what are you up to today?
Madison: Well right now I'm eating that delicious breakfast you brought me...
Ephram: What? What breakfast?
Madison: Wait...you didn't leave it there?
Ephram: Leave what where?
Madison: Oh god...it must be from Jay...
Ephram: He just totally stole my idea...I was just about to rush over there and give you breakfast but I guess I'm too late...
Madison: Ephram...what am I gonna do? He is everywhere...he won't leave me alone.
Ephram: The guy has problems...major ones, he was like sleeping in his car last night or something cause he knew what time I left.
Madison: What do you mean? You talked to him today?
Ephram: Just this morning, I was coming out of Mama Joy's
Madison: Oh...he didn't do anything did he?
Ephram: No...fortunately for me there were people around.
Madison: That's good
Ephram: I think so too
Madison: So when can you be ready?
Ephram: Ready?
Madison: Yeah...I'm taking you out
Ephram: Out? As in public?
Madison: No...out as in out
Ephram: Oh thanks for clearing that up
Madison: Just be ready in 20 minutes
Ephram: How am I supposed to know what to wear if I don't know where we are going...
Madison: Well...what are you wearing now?
Ephram: jeans and a t-shirt
Madison: perfect...now put on some of that cologne that you were wearing last night...
Ephram: What if I don't?
Madison: Then you won't be getting anything from me...
Ephram: That's not fair...
Madison: Well those are the terms...be outside in 10
They hung up. Madison grabbed her jacket and went out to her car. She got to Ephram's a little early so she sat in her car and waited.
He came out a couple minutes later.
Ephram: Hey (opening the door and getting in)
Madison: hey (she kissed him)
Ephram: So are you gonna tell me where we are going now?
Madison: Nope (she started the car)
Ephram: Worth a try...
They drove for about 15 minutes and Madison pulled over.
Ephram: This is where you're taking me? Everwood Linens?
Madison: Yeah...I figured we could get his and her towels.
Ephram: I hope you're not serious...
Madison: No... just needed to put this on you (she held up a pink and purple scarf)
Ephram: Why? Are we going to the gay rights parade?
Madison: oh yeah...sorry about the colors, but it was the only one I could find...it's just a blind fold.
Ephram: A blind fold?
Madison: Yup...turn around.
He did as he was told and she tied the scarf around his head so he couldn't see.
Madison: Ok...how many fingers am I holding up? (she didn't hold up any)
Ephram: I don't know...I can't see anything
Madison: good answer...ok let's go
She drove some more and then pulled into a driveway. Ephram had no idea where they were. She got out and went around to open his door. She helped him out and walked him up a pathway. He heard a key turn and a door open. She led him inside and sat him down on what feels like the arm of a couch.
All of a sudden he heard piano music. It didn't sound professional, but it didn't sound bad. He listened to the song, wondering why Madison had brought him here to listen to this. Then the music stopped.
Madison: Ok...take it off
Ephram took off his blindfold and looked around. He was surprised to find that he was in his own house. Then he noticed that Madison was sitting at the piano.
Ephram: Wait...that was you?!
Madison: yeah...what'd you think?
Ephram: Madison that was amazing! When did you-how?
Madison: I saw how passionate you are about playing...I wanted to see why...and now I understand you more...
Ephram: So you did this for me?
Madison: Well that and...it wouldn't hurt to know how to play an instrument...especially since I write songs.
Ephram: (kissing her) You're amazing
Madison: Not really...it took me like a month to learn that one song, it's not even good
Ephram: What are you talking about? It was great, I mean you could use a little work at the end, but I could help you out with that...
Madison: You really liked it?
Ephram: yes...I did...I can't believe you did that for me
Madison: Well...I was hoping you would give me some private lessons...
Ephram: I think I can do that...
They started kissing.