They sat there for a while. Then Madison suddenly stood up, still holding Ephram's hand.

Madison: C'mon

Ephram: (standing up with her but looking confused) "c'mon?" c'mon where?

Madison: We're going out

Ephram: Going out? Like public?

Madison: Yeah

Ephram: What about the whole public thing?

Madison: I don't care

Ephram: I don't want you to put yourself in that position for me

Madison: I'm not doing it for you...I'm doing it for us..plus since when is dating against the law?

Ephram: Madison...you don't have-

Madison: I know...I want to, plus I'm starved and I don't feel like cooking

Ephram: But-

Madison: Ephram...no buts, we're going out, we need it...we deserve it

Ephram smiled and nodded and followed her out to her car.

When they got to Mama Joy's, Madison grabbed Ephram's hand. He looked at her strangely but she gave him a reassuring smile as they walked into the restaurant. They got many curious stares as they made their way to a table in the back. They sat at a table across from one another still holding hands.

About 20 minutes later, Madison and Ephram had their food and were eating, still holding hands.

Guy: Madison?? Is that you?

Madison and Ephram both looked up to see a tall, tan, and muscular guy with dirty blonde hair walking over to them. Ephram thought "Abercrombie model" but the thought immediately left his mind when Madison quickly let go of his hand.

Madison: Steve...hi