The next day at school Ephram saw Amy alone at her locker and figured he should just talk to her and get it over with.
Ephram: Hey (walking up to her)
Amy: Hey
Ephram: Finish the Spanish?
Amy: Yeah...it was a pain
Ephram: Yeah...so when did you and Tommy get back together?
Amy: (a little shocked by his question) um...a couple weeks ago
Ephram: So he quit dealing?
Amy: Yeah (she sounded unsure and he knew she was)
Ephram: good, good...so-
Amy: So are you and Bright still fighting? (trying to change the subject)
Ephram: I wouldn't call it fighting, fighting consists of actually speaking to the other person
Amy: (smiled) Well I should get to class...see ya
She walked away. Ephram was mad at himself for not saying more, but she didn't really let him get to it. He tried like he said he would.
When he got home that day he saw Madison's car parked outside, he knew nobody else would be home. He got in the house and looked for her in the kitchen but she wasn't there, so he went upstairs and opened the door to his room.
Madison was sitting on his bed, looking through one of his comics.
Madison: (looking up at him) I still don't get what you like about these things...
Ephram: (smiled) So how does it feel to be out of school, while the rest of us still have to suffer?
Madison: Great, I think I did really well on my paper...
Ephram sat next to her and kissed her. She pulled him down and slipped her tongue into his mouth. About 10 minutes later Ephram pulled away.
Madison: What's wrong?
Ephram: Nothing...but some of us still have work to do...
Madison: When did you become such a good student?
Ephram: When my dad said that if I keep my grades up, he will cut us some slack
Madison: You can work later
Ephram: Don't you have to go get Delia anyway?
Madison: Oh yeah...what time is it?
Ephram: (checking his watch) 3:30
Madison: Ok fine, but when you finish...your all mine (as she traced his lips with her finger)
Ephram: (smiled) I like that idea
Madison gave him a slow kiss goodbye that left him wanting more. After watching her leave he quickly shook his head, trying to get her out of his mind so he could start his work.
Madison waited in the parking lot for a while, but Delia never came out. She was kind of worried, so she decided to go to the office to see if she was there.
Madison: (leaning over the front desk) Hi
Old Lady: (looking up from papers) Oh yes...um, how can I help you dear?
Madison: I'm looking for Delia Brown, I was supposed to pick her up and she didn't come out
Old Lady: Who?
Madison: Delia...Delia Brown (saying it louder)
Old Lady: Oh yes, Delia...interesting child...
Madison: Do you know where she is?
Old Lady: ...Who?
Madison: (getting frustrated) Delia
Old Lady: Oh yes...interesting child...ummm...why don't you check her classroom? I believe she has Mrs. Greenfeild...room 17
Madison: Thanks
Madison walked out of the office and went to find room 17. When she found it she opened the door and saw Delia sitting in a chair facing the wall and another boy doing the same across the room. Mrs. Greenfeild saw Madison walk in and went over to her.
Mrs. Greenfeild: Yes dear, how can I help you?
Madison: I'm here to pick up Delia Brown...
Delia heard Madison and looked over at her with an innocent look, Madison half smiled and then looked back at Mrs. Greenfeild.
Mrs. Greenfeild: I didn't know Delia had a sister...
Madison: Oh no...I'm her babysitter, did she do something wrong?
Mrs. Greenfeild: Well yes, she did...something very wrong and inappropriate for her age (sternly)
Madison: Oh...(she looked at Delia who was purposely looking the other way)
Mrs. Greenfeild: I found Delia and Roger (she motioned to the boy across the room and sighed deeply in disappointment and disbelief) kissing behind the playground! (she harshly whispered to Madison)
Madison put her hand over her mouth, partly because she was stunned and partly to keep herself from laughing.
Mrs. Greenfeild: Listen Dear, would you please tell Dr. Brown to call me as soon as he can, I tried to contact him earlier but I was unable to reach him, this is a serious matter that needs to be discussed with both of their parents...(she turned to Delia) Delia...you can go now
Delia grabbed her backpack and slowly stood up and faced Madison, who gave her a half smile. She walked out of the room and Madison followed.
Madison: Thank you (to Mrs. Greenfeild)
They walked down the hall in silence, Madison wanted to say something but decided to wait.
When they got in the car Delia turned the radio up really loud.
Madison: So I'm guessing you don't want to talk about it...
Delia shot her a look.
Madison: Boyfriend?
Delia: (crossed her arms and stared straight ahead) No
Madison: Boy, that Mrs. Greenfeild-
Delia: I don't want to talk about it!
Madison: (sighed) Ok Delia, fine...but your gonna have to talk to your dad about it, and I really don't think he will be as understanding
Delia: It was just a kiss!
Madison: Sweetie, kissing is a big deal, it's something special that you do with someone you really like
Delia: You and Ephram kiss all the time
Madison: (smiled) Ephram and I really like each other...do you really like that boy? Roger?
Delia: Ewww no!
Madison: Then why did you kiss him?
Delia: I don't know
Madison: Did you think you were supposed to?
Delia: No
Madison: So you just decided to kiss him? Even though you don't like him?
Delia: It was his idea...he told me that if I kissed him he would give me back my hat
Madison: Wait...he stole your hat?
Delia: Yeah! And then he never gave it back cause Mrs. Greenfeild saw us!!
Madison: (shaking her head) Guys are such jerks
Delia: Tell me about it
Madison: I'll tell you what...I'll talk to your dad, tell him what happened...then tomorrow I'll take you to school and help you get your hat back
Delia: (smiled) thanks
Madison: No problem...feel like some ice cream?
Delia: yeah
Madison: great
They drove out of the parking lot to the ice cream place.
When they walked in the door, they were laughing with ice cream cones in their hands, Ephram was in the kitchen and walked out when he heard them.
Ephram: What's with all the happiness?
Madison: Nothing, just stuff...
Delia: None of your business
Ephram: Fine, it's probably some lame inside joke anyway
Madison: yeah, that's it...hey, what happened to all of your work?
Ephram: Taking a little break
Madison: Uh huh
Delia: (holding out a paper bag) Here
Ephram took the bag and Delia went upstairs.
Ephram: what's this?
Madison: We got you some ice cream
Ephram walked up to Madison and kissed her.
Ephram: Delia's teacher called right after you left...said she needed to talk to my dad
Madison: Yeah, she got in some trouble...but it's all ok now
Ephram: What did she do, beat up a kid?
Madison: Not this time
Ephram: What was it then?
Madison kissed Ephram and then walked into the kitchen. Ephram obviously didn't understand so he followed her.
Ephram: As much as I appreciated that, it didn't answer my question
Madison: Well that's all you're gonna get from me
Ephram: (paused) fine...I probably don't want to know anyway
Madison: probably not
Ephram: Ok then...(putting the ice cream in the freezer)
Madison: Not hungry?
Ephram: I just ate before you came
Madison: (taking a bite out of her cone) oh...sorry
Ephram: so what are you gonna do tomorrow?
Madison: I told Delia I would take her to school...then I'll probably just sit around...supposed to meet a friend for lunch, then rehearsal at 7
Ephram: Fun
Madison: Anything with no work involved is fun
Ephram: So you have a lazy side?
Madison: Everyone has a lazy side, mine is just more apparent than most
Ephram: I never would have guessed
Madison: There are still a lot of things you don't know about me Mr. Brown (walking up to him and running her finger down his chest)
Ephram: When you say "Mr. Brown" it sounds like you're talking about my dad
Madison: I'm trying to be seductive...you really know how to kill the mood.
Ephram laughed but she stopped him with a kiss. She pinned him in between her and the counter and continued to kiss him. He started to kiss her neck and she smiled with pleasure.
Madison: Ephram wait (she pulled back and he looked at her surprised) we can't do this here...Delia could walk in
Ephram: She's upstairs!
Madison: I don't want to take any chances...later ok?
Ephram: I'm holding you to that...
He gave her a quick kiss and went back upstairs to finish his homework.
Andy came home about a half hour later, Linda was with him.
Andy: Hi Madison (as he walked in) you remember Linda...
Madison: (was sitting on the couch reading, she quickly got up) Hi Dr. Brown. Linda. Um, Dr. Brown, can I talk to you for a sec?
Andy: (looked at Linda who nodded then back to Madison) sure
They walked into the kitchen and Andy leaned against the island.
Andy: What's up?
Madison: Delia got in trouble today
Andy: (his smile turned to a frown) what kind of trouble?
Madison: Her teacher caught her...kissing a boy, but-
Andy: Wait a minute...kissing?! Delia kissed a boy?!
Madison: Wait...before you get mad, there's more to the story...she told me that the boy, Roger, stole her hat...then he told her if she kissed him he would give it back...but the teacher saw them...
Andy: So she wasn't trying to grow up too fast or anything?
Madison: (smiled) No...I don't think you have to worry about that for a little while...I told her that I would take her to school tomorrow and get her hat back...also her teacher, Mrs. Greenfeild, wants you to call her...
Andy: great (sarcastically) So should I go talk to her?
Madison: Mrs. Greenfeild?
Andy: No, Delia
Madison: Oh...I really don't think she wants to talk about it...with you, or any guy for that matter...it took a lot just to get her to talk to me...
Andy: I understand...so, Linda and I are going to dinner...are you gonna stay or should I get Ephram to watch Delia?
Madison: I can stay, I just ordered a pizza so we should be ok
Andy: Great...
As Madison and Andy walked back into the living room Delia was walking downstairs.
Delia: Madison, do you know where- (she looked up and saw her dad) dad...(she looked at Madison who smiled reassuringly)
Andy: Hi sweetheart...how was your day?
Delia: fine...hi Linda
Linda: Hey Delia
Madison: Your dad and Linda are going out, so I ordered us a pizza
Delia: ok...where are my markers?
Madison: I don't know...
Andy: Well we're gonna head out...see you later...around 11
They walked out the door.
Delia: Did you tell him?
Ephram: (walking down the stairs towards them) tell me what?
Delia: Not everything is about you, stupid
Ephram: Well I'm the only "him" here
Madison: She was talking about your dad...her just left
Ephram: Where to?
Delia: Dinner with Linda
Madison: Let me help you look for those markers sweetie
They went up the stairs passing Ephram who looked at them strangely.
Then the phone rang, Ephram rushed to pick it up.
Ephram: Hello?
Bright: Hey dude
Ephram: Bright? Decided to talk to me?
Bright: Yeah well...I'm over it
Ephram: I'm sorry...I just had a lot of stuff goin on
Bright: I said I was over it, we don't have to talk about it again!
Ephram: ....ok
Bright: I need your help...and since you really owe me...
Ephram: what do you need?
Bright: You have to talk to Amy, I found out she dumped the druggie but then got back with him...I need you to set her straight
Ephram: (wondering why everyone thought he was the one that should talk to her) unbelievable (to himself)
Bright: What?
Ephram: Nothing...it's just, Laynie already asked me to talk to her
Bright: And...
Ephram: And she didn't fee like sticking around to listen...she kinda changed the subject then left
Bright: So try again...
Ephram: Why does everyone think she would listen to me?
Bright: Because she would
Ephram: Oh...well thanks for clearing that up
Bright: No problemo, so are you gonna talk to her or not?
Ephram: I already talked to her, I don't see why I should try again
Bright: Dude! Do you want Amy to start dealing, or whatever that guy does?!
Ephram: No, no I don't but if she didn't listen to Laynie, or you, or your parents...why the hell would she listen to me?
Bright: Don't ask me...there's some kind of "connection" between you and her
Ephram: "connection?" what? What connection?
Bright: I don't know! There just is...she'll listen to you! Talk to her...later dude
Bright hung up. Ephram grabbed his keys and put his jacket on.
Ephram: I'm going out! Be back later! (he yelled upstairs)
He went out the door and got in his car. He got to Amy's grandparent's house and just waited in his car for a while. He didn't know why he was doing this, he really didn't want to, it was none of his business. He finally got out of the car, knowing in the back of his mind that he would regret it, but then again he would regret it if he didn't do anything. He knocked on the door and Amy answered.
Amy: (surprised) Ephram? W-what are you doing here?
Ephram: I need to talk to you...
Amy: Oh...um ok (she grabbed her coat and closed the door behind her) is something wrong?
Ephram: No...yeah-not really, kind of...
Amy: Ok...(she waited for his response but he didn't say anything, he just looked down) what is it?
Ephram: I-I know I don't know Tommy, and I know that-that this, well this is none of my business...(Amy shifted her weight when she realized what he wanted to talk about, but she decided to let him finish) It's just...I mean, I think-well everyone thinks-
Amy: Wait everyone? Who? Did someone tell you to talk to me about this?!
Ephram: Does it really matter?
Amy: Yeah it does, listen Ephram...you're right, this is none of your business-or their's! So please, just leave...
Ephram: Can...can you just let me finish? I think that you need to seriously think about what you're doing...your family wants you back Amy...they care about you, so does Laynie and-and so do I! We don't want you to get hurt, or do anything stupid!
Amy: Well I appreciate that...but I know what I'm doing...Tommy would never do anything to hurt me...and tell Bright, that if he has something to say...he should say it to me, and not through you!
She went back inside and closed the door. Ephram stood there mad at himself for trying to talk to her and for being unsuccessful. After a little while he turned around and went back to his car. He drove around for a while and then went home. When he walked in Madison and Delia were in the family room, watching TV and eating pizza.
Delia: (as Ephram walked into the room) Where have you been?
Ephram: Went for a drive
Delia: Why?
Ephram: I felt like it...why do you ask so many questions?
Delia: I feel like it
Madison: (laughed) There's some pizza in the kitchen if you want some
Ephram: Thanks
He walked into the kitchen and grabbed a slice of pizza from the box on the counter. He went back into the family room and sat next to Madison on the couch. She leaned on him and rested her head on his shoulder.
Ephram: Hey (walking up to her)
Amy: Hey
Ephram: Finish the Spanish?
Amy: Yeah...it was a pain
Ephram: Yeah...so when did you and Tommy get back together?
Amy: (a little shocked by his question) um...a couple weeks ago
Ephram: So he quit dealing?
Amy: Yeah (she sounded unsure and he knew she was)
Ephram: good, good...so-
Amy: So are you and Bright still fighting? (trying to change the subject)
Ephram: I wouldn't call it fighting, fighting consists of actually speaking to the other person
Amy: (smiled) Well I should get to class...see ya
She walked away. Ephram was mad at himself for not saying more, but she didn't really let him get to it. He tried like he said he would.
When he got home that day he saw Madison's car parked outside, he knew nobody else would be home. He got in the house and looked for her in the kitchen but she wasn't there, so he went upstairs and opened the door to his room.
Madison was sitting on his bed, looking through one of his comics.
Madison: (looking up at him) I still don't get what you like about these things...
Ephram: (smiled) So how does it feel to be out of school, while the rest of us still have to suffer?
Madison: Great, I think I did really well on my paper...
Ephram sat next to her and kissed her. She pulled him down and slipped her tongue into his mouth. About 10 minutes later Ephram pulled away.
Madison: What's wrong?
Ephram: Nothing...but some of us still have work to do...
Madison: When did you become such a good student?
Ephram: When my dad said that if I keep my grades up, he will cut us some slack
Madison: You can work later
Ephram: Don't you have to go get Delia anyway?
Madison: Oh yeah...what time is it?
Ephram: (checking his watch) 3:30
Madison: Ok fine, but when you finish...your all mine (as she traced his lips with her finger)
Ephram: (smiled) I like that idea
Madison gave him a slow kiss goodbye that left him wanting more. After watching her leave he quickly shook his head, trying to get her out of his mind so he could start his work.
Madison waited in the parking lot for a while, but Delia never came out. She was kind of worried, so she decided to go to the office to see if she was there.
Madison: (leaning over the front desk) Hi
Old Lady: (looking up from papers) Oh yes...um, how can I help you dear?
Madison: I'm looking for Delia Brown, I was supposed to pick her up and she didn't come out
Old Lady: Who?
Madison: Delia...Delia Brown (saying it louder)
Old Lady: Oh yes, Delia...interesting child...
Madison: Do you know where she is?
Old Lady: ...Who?
Madison: (getting frustrated) Delia
Old Lady: Oh yes...interesting child...ummm...why don't you check her classroom? I believe she has Mrs. Greenfeild...room 17
Madison: Thanks
Madison walked out of the office and went to find room 17. When she found it she opened the door and saw Delia sitting in a chair facing the wall and another boy doing the same across the room. Mrs. Greenfeild saw Madison walk in and went over to her.
Mrs. Greenfeild: Yes dear, how can I help you?
Madison: I'm here to pick up Delia Brown...
Delia heard Madison and looked over at her with an innocent look, Madison half smiled and then looked back at Mrs. Greenfeild.
Mrs. Greenfeild: I didn't know Delia had a sister...
Madison: Oh no...I'm her babysitter, did she do something wrong?
Mrs. Greenfeild: Well yes, she did...something very wrong and inappropriate for her age (sternly)
Madison: Oh...(she looked at Delia who was purposely looking the other way)
Mrs. Greenfeild: I found Delia and Roger (she motioned to the boy across the room and sighed deeply in disappointment and disbelief) kissing behind the playground! (she harshly whispered to Madison)
Madison put her hand over her mouth, partly because she was stunned and partly to keep herself from laughing.
Mrs. Greenfeild: Listen Dear, would you please tell Dr. Brown to call me as soon as he can, I tried to contact him earlier but I was unable to reach him, this is a serious matter that needs to be discussed with both of their parents...(she turned to Delia) Delia...you can go now
Delia grabbed her backpack and slowly stood up and faced Madison, who gave her a half smile. She walked out of the room and Madison followed.
Madison: Thank you (to Mrs. Greenfeild)
They walked down the hall in silence, Madison wanted to say something but decided to wait.
When they got in the car Delia turned the radio up really loud.
Madison: So I'm guessing you don't want to talk about it...
Delia shot her a look.
Madison: Boyfriend?
Delia: (crossed her arms and stared straight ahead) No
Madison: Boy, that Mrs. Greenfeild-
Delia: I don't want to talk about it!
Madison: (sighed) Ok Delia, fine...but your gonna have to talk to your dad about it, and I really don't think he will be as understanding
Delia: It was just a kiss!
Madison: Sweetie, kissing is a big deal, it's something special that you do with someone you really like
Delia: You and Ephram kiss all the time
Madison: (smiled) Ephram and I really like each other...do you really like that boy? Roger?
Delia: Ewww no!
Madison: Then why did you kiss him?
Delia: I don't know
Madison: Did you think you were supposed to?
Delia: No
Madison: So you just decided to kiss him? Even though you don't like him?
Delia: It was his idea...he told me that if I kissed him he would give me back my hat
Madison: Wait...he stole your hat?
Delia: Yeah! And then he never gave it back cause Mrs. Greenfeild saw us!!
Madison: (shaking her head) Guys are such jerks
Delia: Tell me about it
Madison: I'll tell you what...I'll talk to your dad, tell him what happened...then tomorrow I'll take you to school and help you get your hat back
Delia: (smiled) thanks
Madison: No problem...feel like some ice cream?
Delia: yeah
Madison: great
They drove out of the parking lot to the ice cream place.
When they walked in the door, they were laughing with ice cream cones in their hands, Ephram was in the kitchen and walked out when he heard them.
Ephram: What's with all the happiness?
Madison: Nothing, just stuff...
Delia: None of your business
Ephram: Fine, it's probably some lame inside joke anyway
Madison: yeah, that's it...hey, what happened to all of your work?
Ephram: Taking a little break
Madison: Uh huh
Delia: (holding out a paper bag) Here
Ephram took the bag and Delia went upstairs.
Ephram: what's this?
Madison: We got you some ice cream
Ephram walked up to Madison and kissed her.
Ephram: Delia's teacher called right after you left...said she needed to talk to my dad
Madison: Yeah, she got in some trouble...but it's all ok now
Ephram: What did she do, beat up a kid?
Madison: Not this time
Ephram: What was it then?
Madison kissed Ephram and then walked into the kitchen. Ephram obviously didn't understand so he followed her.
Ephram: As much as I appreciated that, it didn't answer my question
Madison: Well that's all you're gonna get from me
Ephram: (paused) fine...I probably don't want to know anyway
Madison: probably not
Ephram: Ok then...(putting the ice cream in the freezer)
Madison: Not hungry?
Ephram: I just ate before you came
Madison: (taking a bite out of her cone) oh...sorry
Ephram: so what are you gonna do tomorrow?
Madison: I told Delia I would take her to school...then I'll probably just sit around...supposed to meet a friend for lunch, then rehearsal at 7
Ephram: Fun
Madison: Anything with no work involved is fun
Ephram: So you have a lazy side?
Madison: Everyone has a lazy side, mine is just more apparent than most
Ephram: I never would have guessed
Madison: There are still a lot of things you don't know about me Mr. Brown (walking up to him and running her finger down his chest)
Ephram: When you say "Mr. Brown" it sounds like you're talking about my dad
Madison: I'm trying to be seductive...you really know how to kill the mood.
Ephram laughed but she stopped him with a kiss. She pinned him in between her and the counter and continued to kiss him. He started to kiss her neck and she smiled with pleasure.
Madison: Ephram wait (she pulled back and he looked at her surprised) we can't do this here...Delia could walk in
Ephram: She's upstairs!
Madison: I don't want to take any chances...later ok?
Ephram: I'm holding you to that...
He gave her a quick kiss and went back upstairs to finish his homework.
Andy came home about a half hour later, Linda was with him.
Andy: Hi Madison (as he walked in) you remember Linda...
Madison: (was sitting on the couch reading, she quickly got up) Hi Dr. Brown. Linda. Um, Dr. Brown, can I talk to you for a sec?
Andy: (looked at Linda who nodded then back to Madison) sure
They walked into the kitchen and Andy leaned against the island.
Andy: What's up?
Madison: Delia got in trouble today
Andy: (his smile turned to a frown) what kind of trouble?
Madison: Her teacher caught her...kissing a boy, but-
Andy: Wait a minute...kissing?! Delia kissed a boy?!
Madison: Wait...before you get mad, there's more to the story...she told me that the boy, Roger, stole her hat...then he told her if she kissed him he would give it back...but the teacher saw them...
Andy: So she wasn't trying to grow up too fast or anything?
Madison: (smiled) No...I don't think you have to worry about that for a little while...I told her that I would take her to school tomorrow and get her hat back...also her teacher, Mrs. Greenfeild, wants you to call her...
Andy: great (sarcastically) So should I go talk to her?
Madison: Mrs. Greenfeild?
Andy: No, Delia
Madison: Oh...I really don't think she wants to talk about it...with you, or any guy for that matter...it took a lot just to get her to talk to me...
Andy: I understand...so, Linda and I are going to dinner...are you gonna stay or should I get Ephram to watch Delia?
Madison: I can stay, I just ordered a pizza so we should be ok
Andy: Great...
As Madison and Andy walked back into the living room Delia was walking downstairs.
Delia: Madison, do you know where- (she looked up and saw her dad) dad...(she looked at Madison who smiled reassuringly)
Andy: Hi sweetheart...how was your day?
Delia: fine...hi Linda
Linda: Hey Delia
Madison: Your dad and Linda are going out, so I ordered us a pizza
Delia: ok...where are my markers?
Madison: I don't know...
Andy: Well we're gonna head out...see you later...around 11
They walked out the door.
Delia: Did you tell him?
Ephram: (walking down the stairs towards them) tell me what?
Delia: Not everything is about you, stupid
Ephram: Well I'm the only "him" here
Madison: She was talking about your dad...her just left
Ephram: Where to?
Delia: Dinner with Linda
Madison: Let me help you look for those markers sweetie
They went up the stairs passing Ephram who looked at them strangely.
Then the phone rang, Ephram rushed to pick it up.
Ephram: Hello?
Bright: Hey dude
Ephram: Bright? Decided to talk to me?
Bright: Yeah well...I'm over it
Ephram: I'm sorry...I just had a lot of stuff goin on
Bright: I said I was over it, we don't have to talk about it again!
Ephram: ....ok
Bright: I need your help...and since you really owe me...
Ephram: what do you need?
Bright: You have to talk to Amy, I found out she dumped the druggie but then got back with him...I need you to set her straight
Ephram: (wondering why everyone thought he was the one that should talk to her) unbelievable (to himself)
Bright: What?
Ephram: Nothing...it's just, Laynie already asked me to talk to her
Bright: And...
Ephram: And she didn't fee like sticking around to listen...she kinda changed the subject then left
Bright: So try again...
Ephram: Why does everyone think she would listen to me?
Bright: Because she would
Ephram: Oh...well thanks for clearing that up
Bright: No problemo, so are you gonna talk to her or not?
Ephram: I already talked to her, I don't see why I should try again
Bright: Dude! Do you want Amy to start dealing, or whatever that guy does?!
Ephram: No, no I don't but if she didn't listen to Laynie, or you, or your parents...why the hell would she listen to me?
Bright: Don't ask me...there's some kind of "connection" between you and her
Ephram: "connection?" what? What connection?
Bright: I don't know! There just is...she'll listen to you! Talk to her...later dude
Bright hung up. Ephram grabbed his keys and put his jacket on.
Ephram: I'm going out! Be back later! (he yelled upstairs)
He went out the door and got in his car. He got to Amy's grandparent's house and just waited in his car for a while. He didn't know why he was doing this, he really didn't want to, it was none of his business. He finally got out of the car, knowing in the back of his mind that he would regret it, but then again he would regret it if he didn't do anything. He knocked on the door and Amy answered.
Amy: (surprised) Ephram? W-what are you doing here?
Ephram: I need to talk to you...
Amy: Oh...um ok (she grabbed her coat and closed the door behind her) is something wrong?
Ephram: No...yeah-not really, kind of...
Amy: Ok...(she waited for his response but he didn't say anything, he just looked down) what is it?
Ephram: I-I know I don't know Tommy, and I know that-that this, well this is none of my business...(Amy shifted her weight when she realized what he wanted to talk about, but she decided to let him finish) It's just...I mean, I think-well everyone thinks-
Amy: Wait everyone? Who? Did someone tell you to talk to me about this?!
Ephram: Does it really matter?
Amy: Yeah it does, listen Ephram...you're right, this is none of your business-or their's! So please, just leave...
Ephram: Can...can you just let me finish? I think that you need to seriously think about what you're doing...your family wants you back Amy...they care about you, so does Laynie and-and so do I! We don't want you to get hurt, or do anything stupid!
Amy: Well I appreciate that...but I know what I'm doing...Tommy would never do anything to hurt me...and tell Bright, that if he has something to say...he should say it to me, and not through you!
She went back inside and closed the door. Ephram stood there mad at himself for trying to talk to her and for being unsuccessful. After a little while he turned around and went back to his car. He drove around for a while and then went home. When he walked in Madison and Delia were in the family room, watching TV and eating pizza.
Delia: (as Ephram walked into the room) Where have you been?
Ephram: Went for a drive
Delia: Why?
Ephram: I felt like it...why do you ask so many questions?
Delia: I feel like it
Madison: (laughed) There's some pizza in the kitchen if you want some
Ephram: Thanks
He walked into the kitchen and grabbed a slice of pizza from the box on the counter. He went back into the family room and sat next to Madison on the couch. She leaned on him and rested her head on his shoulder.