The rest of their weekend was great, they spent almost all of their time together. When Andy and Delia came home on Monday night, Ephram's nose was almost back to normal size and just a little purple. He and Madison were lectured on the whole Jay thing and then Madison went home. When she left Ephram got busy planning her birthday, he had all these ideas and wanted to make it perfect. He knew Madison already had her party planned for 8 tomorrow night, so he figured he would pick her up at around 3.
It was a quarter to 3 and Ephram was coming down the stairs, when Madison walked in.
Ephram: (looking up) Hey, what are you-
Madison: I couldn't wait any longer
She walked up to him and kissed him.
Ephram: No complaints here
Madison smiled and looked at him, he was wearing a gray long sleeve shirt, that fit him perfectly and some dark jeans.
Madison: Can I just say...you look incredibly sexy Mr. Brown
Ephram: You don't look so bad yourself
He looked her up and down, she was in a light blue T-shirt and low-rise jeans.
Ephram: Oh-um...(he walked over to the couch and grabbed a bouquet of roses) these are for you
He handed them to her, she was smiling from ear to ear.
Madison kissed him passionately.
Madison: Thank you
Ephram: Happy Birthday
He slipped on his black leather jacket and opened the front door for her, he walked out behind her and closed the door.
In the car.
Madison: So where are we going?
Ephram: You know where we're going
Madison: Really?
Ephram: Yeah
Madison: I don't think I do
Ephram: You will
Madison: Ok...I'll take your word for it.
When they passed the "Everwood City Limits" sign...
Madison: Oh, ok I know now
Ephram: Told you
Madison: So what do you have up your sleeve?
Ephram: You'll see
Madison: I don't even get a hint
Ephram: You got a hint, you know where we're going
He grabbed Madison's hand and she looked at him and smiled.
They got to their spot. Madison was about to open the door and get out.
Ephram: Wait!
He quickly got out and went around to open the door for her. He held out his hand and helped her out of the car.
Madison: Extra points for that one
He kissed her and then led her down the hill, past their usual spot and through the trees. They came to another opening, but this one had an old dock leading out to the lake. At the end of the dock, a boat was waiting for them. Ephram led Madison to the boat and helped her on. She gasped when she saw his set up. There were pillows all over the floor of the boat and rose pedals everywhere.
Madison: (hand over her mouth) Ephram...Oh my god, how did you do this?
Ephram: I have connections...c'mon, no more questions, just enjoy
He got on the boat and went over to the driver's seat.
Madison: Are you sure you know what you're doing?
Ephram: How hard can it be?
He turned the key and started the boat.
Madison sat in the seat next to him as he drove them to the middle of the lake. He stopped the engine.
Ephram: Here's good
Madison: good for what?
Ephram: (looked at his watch, it was 4:30) we still have lots of time
Madison: What is here good fo-
Ephram put his finger over her mouth to stop her.
Ephram: Will you just stop with the questions?
Madison smiled and nodded. Ephram motioned towards the pillows, Madison took the hint, went over and sat down. Ephram followed and sat next to her. He leaned in and kissed her. He laid her down on the pillows and they continued kissing. He gently slipped his tongue into her mouth as he rubbed his hands all over her body. Madison rolled them over so she was on top and started pulling his shirt up. Ephram stopped her.
Madison: (looking surprised) what?
Ephram: As much as it feels like it...we aren't the only ones here
Madison: (looked around and saw a couple more boats on the lake) oh...
Ephram: (smiled) That doesn't mean we have to stop what we were doi-
Madison stopped him with a long passionate kiss. After a while Ephram looked at his watch.
Ephram: Hungry?
Madison: you cooked?
Ephram: No...I wanted this to be perfect, not a disaster
Madison smiled. Ephram opened the bag he brought and pulled out some plates and forks. He then grabbed 2 plastic cups and set them up nicely in front of them.
Madison: So what are we eating?
Ephram: Not so fast...I have a surprise
He reached for the cooler and pulled out a bottle of Champaign.
Madison: Ephram- how did you-
Ephram: I wanted to be the one who served you your first legal drink
Madison: but how did you get that?
Ephram: My dad helped out a little...(he poured some into a cup and handed it to her) here
Then he poured some for himself, but not nearly as much, and held up his glass.
Ephram: To your birthday
Madison smiled as she took a sip. Ephram served the take-out he had brought with him and they ate and talked for a while. After that they sat in each other's arms and watched the sunset.
Madison: This is amazing...
Ephram: I'm not really one for sunsets, but I knew you would like it
She looked up at him for a while, waiting for him to look down, and when he finally did she kissed him like she never had before, with all the love and emotion and want that she had. Soon it was after 7 and they knew they had to get going. Ephram started putting things away and making everything neat. He poured his untouched cup of Champaign into the water, he never really cared for Champaign, it reminded him of his grandparent's fancy parties which he never liked.
Madison: Can I drive?
Ephram: No
Madison: Why not?
Ephram: Cause you had 3 glasses of Champaign, and I'm barrowing this boat
Madison: (giving him puppy eyes) please
Ephram: Nope
He sat down and started the engine. Madison gave in and sat in the passenger's seat. Ephram drove the boat back to the dock and tied it up. He helped her out and then they walked back to the car. He opened the door for her and then got in himself and they drove to Madison's for her party.
They got to Madison's and there were already lots of cars parked in front, they had to park a block away and walk to the house.
Ephram: You have a lot of friends
Madison: Are you kidding? I probably don't know half of these people
They walked inside, hand-in-hand, and were greeted by many people, some who probably had no idea who the party was for. They walked into the kitchen and Madison grabbed herself a beer.
Madison: Want one?
Ephram: No
Madison: Oh c'mon...I won't say anything
Ephram: (smiled) I have to drive home
Madison: (putting her arms around his neck) You aren't going anywhere tonight
Ephram: Yeah, I'm sure my dad would be totally ok with that
Madison: Well...we'll just have to call him and ask him (in a very professional voice)
Ephram: Ok, I think you've had more than I thought...why don't I just take that (he reached for the beer that was in her hand)
Madison: (holding it out of his reach) oh c'mon man, live a little!
Ephram: I'm gonna go put my jacket down...I'll be right back
Ephram walked into Madison's room and closed the door behind him, he took off his jacket and laid it on the bed, he reached into his pocket and felt Madison's present. He walked out of the room and went to look for her. She was talking with some people that he had never seen before, he walked up next to her.
Madison: Ephram hey!
Ephram looked in Madison's hand and saw that she was almost finished with her beer. He just smiled.
Madison: This is...um...Tina, and this is Luke
Ephram: Hey
Madison: Sweetie, can you do me a favor and get me another beer?
Ephram: (was about to say no, but then realized that it was her birthday and it was a right-of-passage type thing) yeah...be right back
He walked into the kitchen and grabbed another beer, then he opened the fridge and grabbed himself a water. He walked back to Madison and handed the beer to her.
Madison: Thanks
She leaned over and gave him a sweet kiss, the guys she was talking to were obviously surprised and Ephram could tell they were pretty jealous. He smiled to himself as he stood with his arm around Madison, happy that she let him into her world. After standing there for a while Madison grabbed Ephram's hand and pulled him out to the living room.
Madison: (who had now finished her second beer) let's dance
Ephram: I don't dance...plus, nobody else is dancing
Madison: Don't be a follower, be a leader!
Ephram: Not my style
Madison started dancing and Ephram just stood there next to her.
Madison: Ephraaaam (like a begging 5 year old)
Ephram: (couldn't stop himself from laughing) No...I'm not dancing
Madison: Fine, then you're not getting any more kisses
Ephram: That's fine with me, you have beer breath anyway
Madison pulled him over to her and kissed him.
Ephram: I thought you weren't gonna do that
Madison: Couldn't help it, you're just irresistible
Ephram: I think that's the beer talking
Madison: Probably (she kissed him again)
Later, Ephram and Madison were sitting on the couch, Madison had a half-empty bottle in her hand and was keeping Ephram pretty entertained.
Madison: You know...I really like your hair, it's so-I don't know-so brown....(she started laughing) "brown" that's your last name! You have the same hair as your last name!
Ephram: (laughed) I didn't know last names had hair
Madison: What? What are you talking about?
Ephram: (shook his head) nothing
A guy walked up to where they were sitting.
Guy: Hey Madison
Madison: Hey....(she looked at Ephram, confused) I don't remember this guy's name (as if the guy wasn't standing there)
Ephram: (looked at the guy) she's a little wasted
Guy: (ignoring Ephram) So...you wanna dance?
Madison: What?! Are you crazy dude!? I am obviously here with Ephram...he has brown hair!
Guy: I have brown hair (still trying and acting as if Ephram was invisible)
Madison: Well I love him...not you! Gosh!
The guy rolled his eyes and walked away shaking his head.
Epharm: (smiled at her) You know...I'm glad I got to see you drunk
Madison: Why is that?
Ephram: Cause now I have something to make fun of you for
Madison: That's not funny
Ephram: (smiled) it is to me
Madison: (standing up) I'm gonna go get another drink
Ephram: (grabbing her hand) Don't you think you've had enough
Madison: No
Ephram: Well I think you have
Madison: That's good for you (she touched his nose and then messed up his hair)
Ephram: Madison (he said following her through the crowd of drinks and into the kitchen)
Madison: Ephram (mocking him as she grabbed a beer)
Ephram: You are seriously gonna regret this in the morning
Madison: I won't remember this in the morning
Ephram: But you'll feel it
Madison held the bottle to her mouth and was about to take a sip when Ephram grabbed it from her.
Ephram: No more
Madison: C'mon Ephram, I'm supposed to get drunk! You said so yourself
Ephram: You're already drunk
Madison: So?
Ephram: So you don't need anymore
Madison: Fine...we'll go talk (sounding annoyed, she motioned towards the door) after you
Ephram took a step towards the door and Madison rushed back to the bottle that Ephram left on the counter, she took a sip before Ephram could stop her.
Madison: I win!
Ephram: Fine (putting his hands up in surrender) but don't blame me for your hangover tomorrow
Madison: I promise
Ephram: and I guess I can't give you your present, I mean it's not like you'll remember it
Madison: Oh c'mon, I swear I will
Ephram: Nope...you'll just have to wait till tomorrow
Madison: Please
Ephram: Nope
Madison kissed him passionately and then pulled away.
Madison: (whispering) please
Ephram: Nope
Madison playfully hit him.
Ephram looked at his watch, it was almost 11.
Ephram: So what time do you want me to kick these people out?
Madison: They'll leave soon, we're almost out of beer
Ephram: mainly thanks to you
Madison: You know what?
Ephram: What?
Madison: I'm bored
Ephram: Really?
Madison: Yes
Ephram: Well what'dya want to do about that?
Madison: (ran her finger slowly down his chest) I have something in mind (seductively)
Ephram: (laughed) Oh no...no way, not when you're like this...
Madison: Well then...I guess I'll just have to find someone else, I'm sure there are many willing guys
Ephram: Go ahead, ask...I'm sure your breath will turn them away
Madison: Why are you so mean?
Ephram: I'm not mean...just honest
Madison took a step and almost fell over, luckily Ephram caught her.
Ephram: Ok, I think it's time for bed
Madison: I knew you couldn't resist me
Ephram: No...I meant bed for you
Madison: No, this is my party!
Ephram: Well, they're just gonna have to live without you
Madison: Wait...let me just finish my drink
She lifted the drink up but missed her mouth completely and poured it all on the floor.
Ephram: I think that proves me right
Madison: Well now I have to get another drink
Ephram: No, now you have to go to bed
Ephram grabbed her hands and turned around so she was behind him, then he pulled her on to his back and carried her into her room. By the time he had pushed all the coats onto the floor and laid her on the bed, she was passed out. He put a blanket over her and grabbed a trashcan and put it by the bed, then he kissed her forehead and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. Soon the beer ran out and everyone left. Ephram started cleaning up but then passed out on the couch, it had been a long day.
It was a quarter to 3 and Ephram was coming down the stairs, when Madison walked in.
Ephram: (looking up) Hey, what are you-
Madison: I couldn't wait any longer
She walked up to him and kissed him.
Ephram: No complaints here
Madison smiled and looked at him, he was wearing a gray long sleeve shirt, that fit him perfectly and some dark jeans.
Madison: Can I just say...you look incredibly sexy Mr. Brown
Ephram: You don't look so bad yourself
He looked her up and down, she was in a light blue T-shirt and low-rise jeans.
Ephram: Oh-um...(he walked over to the couch and grabbed a bouquet of roses) these are for you
He handed them to her, she was smiling from ear to ear.
Madison kissed him passionately.
Madison: Thank you
Ephram: Happy Birthday
He slipped on his black leather jacket and opened the front door for her, he walked out behind her and closed the door.
In the car.
Madison: So where are we going?
Ephram: You know where we're going
Madison: Really?
Ephram: Yeah
Madison: I don't think I do
Ephram: You will
Madison: Ok...I'll take your word for it.
When they passed the "Everwood City Limits" sign...
Madison: Oh, ok I know now
Ephram: Told you
Madison: So what do you have up your sleeve?
Ephram: You'll see
Madison: I don't even get a hint
Ephram: You got a hint, you know where we're going
He grabbed Madison's hand and she looked at him and smiled.
They got to their spot. Madison was about to open the door and get out.
Ephram: Wait!
He quickly got out and went around to open the door for her. He held out his hand and helped her out of the car.
Madison: Extra points for that one
He kissed her and then led her down the hill, past their usual spot and through the trees. They came to another opening, but this one had an old dock leading out to the lake. At the end of the dock, a boat was waiting for them. Ephram led Madison to the boat and helped her on. She gasped when she saw his set up. There were pillows all over the floor of the boat and rose pedals everywhere.
Madison: (hand over her mouth) Ephram...Oh my god, how did you do this?
Ephram: I have connections...c'mon, no more questions, just enjoy
He got on the boat and went over to the driver's seat.
Madison: Are you sure you know what you're doing?
Ephram: How hard can it be?
He turned the key and started the boat.
Madison sat in the seat next to him as he drove them to the middle of the lake. He stopped the engine.
Ephram: Here's good
Madison: good for what?
Ephram: (looked at his watch, it was 4:30) we still have lots of time
Madison: What is here good fo-
Ephram put his finger over her mouth to stop her.
Ephram: Will you just stop with the questions?
Madison smiled and nodded. Ephram motioned towards the pillows, Madison took the hint, went over and sat down. Ephram followed and sat next to her. He leaned in and kissed her. He laid her down on the pillows and they continued kissing. He gently slipped his tongue into her mouth as he rubbed his hands all over her body. Madison rolled them over so she was on top and started pulling his shirt up. Ephram stopped her.
Madison: (looking surprised) what?
Ephram: As much as it feels like it...we aren't the only ones here
Madison: (looked around and saw a couple more boats on the lake) oh...
Ephram: (smiled) That doesn't mean we have to stop what we were doi-
Madison stopped him with a long passionate kiss. After a while Ephram looked at his watch.
Ephram: Hungry?
Madison: you cooked?
Ephram: No...I wanted this to be perfect, not a disaster
Madison smiled. Ephram opened the bag he brought and pulled out some plates and forks. He then grabbed 2 plastic cups and set them up nicely in front of them.
Madison: So what are we eating?
Ephram: Not so fast...I have a surprise
He reached for the cooler and pulled out a bottle of Champaign.
Madison: Ephram- how did you-
Ephram: I wanted to be the one who served you your first legal drink
Madison: but how did you get that?
Ephram: My dad helped out a little...(he poured some into a cup and handed it to her) here
Then he poured some for himself, but not nearly as much, and held up his glass.
Ephram: To your birthday
Madison smiled as she took a sip. Ephram served the take-out he had brought with him and they ate and talked for a while. After that they sat in each other's arms and watched the sunset.
Madison: This is amazing...
Ephram: I'm not really one for sunsets, but I knew you would like it
She looked up at him for a while, waiting for him to look down, and when he finally did she kissed him like she never had before, with all the love and emotion and want that she had. Soon it was after 7 and they knew they had to get going. Ephram started putting things away and making everything neat. He poured his untouched cup of Champaign into the water, he never really cared for Champaign, it reminded him of his grandparent's fancy parties which he never liked.
Madison: Can I drive?
Ephram: No
Madison: Why not?
Ephram: Cause you had 3 glasses of Champaign, and I'm barrowing this boat
Madison: (giving him puppy eyes) please
Ephram: Nope
He sat down and started the engine. Madison gave in and sat in the passenger's seat. Ephram drove the boat back to the dock and tied it up. He helped her out and then they walked back to the car. He opened the door for her and then got in himself and they drove to Madison's for her party.
They got to Madison's and there were already lots of cars parked in front, they had to park a block away and walk to the house.
Ephram: You have a lot of friends
Madison: Are you kidding? I probably don't know half of these people
They walked inside, hand-in-hand, and were greeted by many people, some who probably had no idea who the party was for. They walked into the kitchen and Madison grabbed herself a beer.
Madison: Want one?
Ephram: No
Madison: Oh c'mon...I won't say anything
Ephram: (smiled) I have to drive home
Madison: (putting her arms around his neck) You aren't going anywhere tonight
Ephram: Yeah, I'm sure my dad would be totally ok with that
Madison: Well...we'll just have to call him and ask him (in a very professional voice)
Ephram: Ok, I think you've had more than I thought...why don't I just take that (he reached for the beer that was in her hand)
Madison: (holding it out of his reach) oh c'mon man, live a little!
Ephram: I'm gonna go put my jacket down...I'll be right back
Ephram walked into Madison's room and closed the door behind him, he took off his jacket and laid it on the bed, he reached into his pocket and felt Madison's present. He walked out of the room and went to look for her. She was talking with some people that he had never seen before, he walked up next to her.
Madison: Ephram hey!
Ephram looked in Madison's hand and saw that she was almost finished with her beer. He just smiled.
Madison: This is...um...Tina, and this is Luke
Ephram: Hey
Madison: Sweetie, can you do me a favor and get me another beer?
Ephram: (was about to say no, but then realized that it was her birthday and it was a right-of-passage type thing) yeah...be right back
He walked into the kitchen and grabbed another beer, then he opened the fridge and grabbed himself a water. He walked back to Madison and handed the beer to her.
Madison: Thanks
She leaned over and gave him a sweet kiss, the guys she was talking to were obviously surprised and Ephram could tell they were pretty jealous. He smiled to himself as he stood with his arm around Madison, happy that she let him into her world. After standing there for a while Madison grabbed Ephram's hand and pulled him out to the living room.
Madison: (who had now finished her second beer) let's dance
Ephram: I don't dance...plus, nobody else is dancing
Madison: Don't be a follower, be a leader!
Ephram: Not my style
Madison started dancing and Ephram just stood there next to her.
Madison: Ephraaaam (like a begging 5 year old)
Ephram: (couldn't stop himself from laughing) No...I'm not dancing
Madison: Fine, then you're not getting any more kisses
Ephram: That's fine with me, you have beer breath anyway
Madison pulled him over to her and kissed him.
Ephram: I thought you weren't gonna do that
Madison: Couldn't help it, you're just irresistible
Ephram: I think that's the beer talking
Madison: Probably (she kissed him again)
Later, Ephram and Madison were sitting on the couch, Madison had a half-empty bottle in her hand and was keeping Ephram pretty entertained.
Madison: You know...I really like your hair, it's so-I don't know-so brown....(she started laughing) "brown" that's your last name! You have the same hair as your last name!
Ephram: (laughed) I didn't know last names had hair
Madison: What? What are you talking about?
Ephram: (shook his head) nothing
A guy walked up to where they were sitting.
Guy: Hey Madison
Madison: Hey....(she looked at Ephram, confused) I don't remember this guy's name (as if the guy wasn't standing there)
Ephram: (looked at the guy) she's a little wasted
Guy: (ignoring Ephram) So...you wanna dance?
Madison: What?! Are you crazy dude!? I am obviously here with Ephram...he has brown hair!
Guy: I have brown hair (still trying and acting as if Ephram was invisible)
Madison: Well I love him...not you! Gosh!
The guy rolled his eyes and walked away shaking his head.
Epharm: (smiled at her) You know...I'm glad I got to see you drunk
Madison: Why is that?
Ephram: Cause now I have something to make fun of you for
Madison: That's not funny
Ephram: (smiled) it is to me
Madison: (standing up) I'm gonna go get another drink
Ephram: (grabbing her hand) Don't you think you've had enough
Madison: No
Ephram: Well I think you have
Madison: That's good for you (she touched his nose and then messed up his hair)
Ephram: Madison (he said following her through the crowd of drinks and into the kitchen)
Madison: Ephram (mocking him as she grabbed a beer)
Ephram: You are seriously gonna regret this in the morning
Madison: I won't remember this in the morning
Ephram: But you'll feel it
Madison held the bottle to her mouth and was about to take a sip when Ephram grabbed it from her.
Ephram: No more
Madison: C'mon Ephram, I'm supposed to get drunk! You said so yourself
Ephram: You're already drunk
Madison: So?
Ephram: So you don't need anymore
Madison: Fine...we'll go talk (sounding annoyed, she motioned towards the door) after you
Ephram took a step towards the door and Madison rushed back to the bottle that Ephram left on the counter, she took a sip before Ephram could stop her.
Madison: I win!
Ephram: Fine (putting his hands up in surrender) but don't blame me for your hangover tomorrow
Madison: I promise
Ephram: and I guess I can't give you your present, I mean it's not like you'll remember it
Madison: Oh c'mon, I swear I will
Ephram: Nope...you'll just have to wait till tomorrow
Madison: Please
Ephram: Nope
Madison kissed him passionately and then pulled away.
Madison: (whispering) please
Ephram: Nope
Madison playfully hit him.
Ephram looked at his watch, it was almost 11.
Ephram: So what time do you want me to kick these people out?
Madison: They'll leave soon, we're almost out of beer
Ephram: mainly thanks to you
Madison: You know what?
Ephram: What?
Madison: I'm bored
Ephram: Really?
Madison: Yes
Ephram: Well what'dya want to do about that?
Madison: (ran her finger slowly down his chest) I have something in mind (seductively)
Ephram: (laughed) Oh no...no way, not when you're like this...
Madison: Well then...I guess I'll just have to find someone else, I'm sure there are many willing guys
Ephram: Go ahead, ask...I'm sure your breath will turn them away
Madison: Why are you so mean?
Ephram: I'm not mean...just honest
Madison took a step and almost fell over, luckily Ephram caught her.
Ephram: Ok, I think it's time for bed
Madison: I knew you couldn't resist me
Ephram: No...I meant bed for you
Madison: No, this is my party!
Ephram: Well, they're just gonna have to live without you
Madison: Wait...let me just finish my drink
She lifted the drink up but missed her mouth completely and poured it all on the floor.
Ephram: I think that proves me right
Madison: Well now I have to get another drink
Ephram: No, now you have to go to bed
Ephram grabbed her hands and turned around so she was behind him, then he pulled her on to his back and carried her into her room. By the time he had pushed all the coats onto the floor and laid her on the bed, she was passed out. He put a blanket over her and grabbed a trashcan and put it by the bed, then he kissed her forehead and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. Soon the beer ran out and everyone left. Ephram started cleaning up but then passed out on the couch, it had been a long day.