~~Madison: She's dead mom! His mom's dead...~~
Mrs. Detmer: (put her hand over her mouth in shock) oh my god...(she turned around and looked at the door that Ephram had exited through, then she paused) well maybe if you had told me about him this wouldn't have happened!
Madison: I didn't tell you because I knew this was how you would react!
Mrs. Detmer: Well how was I supposed to know?
Madison: Even if you hadn't mentioned his mom, what you said was still in-excusable! You can't treat someone like that! Especially someone I love!
Mrs. Detmer: Oh please Madison! You don't love him!
Madison: (looked down and shook her head in disbelief) I can't believe this...I can't believe what you're saying! I have to get into a car accident to get your attention...and-and then you come here and act like you can control me! You try to take away the one good thing in my life-the only guy that's ever treated me right, the only guy I've ever loved!
Mrs. Detmer: What are you talking about? There are plenty of guys who've treated you right! What-what about that nice boy...what was his name? Jim-John...Jack, what about Jack? He was a nice guy, you seemed to really like him...
Madison: Yeah...until he cheated on me...
Mrs. Detmer: Oh...well what about that guitarist...that Jay guy? He was a nice, mature guy...what ever happened to him?
Madison: He's the drunk that hit us...
Mrs. Detmer: What?
Madison: Jay is the drunk driver that hit us! Jay did this to me! He's the reason you're here right now!
Mrs. Detmer: Oh...
Madison: You won't even take the time to get to know Ephram, you know absolutely nothing about him! You know nothing about us!
Mrs. Detmer: Well I'm sorry Madison, but I can't support you in this...
Madison: Well then you should just leave...
Mrs. Detmer: Excuse me?
Madison: Just leave...I didn't ask you to come
Mrs. Detmer: B-but sweetheart...
Madison: Leave mom!
Mrs. Detmer: Honey...you're not thinking straight...you should probably get some rest...I'll c-come back later when your better...(she turned around and took a step towards the door)
Madison: I'm feeling fine mom...in fact, I'm feeling better than I have in months...so you can go back to wherever you came from...and when you're ready to accept who I am and who I'm with...then...we'll talk, but for now you just need to leave
Mrs. Detmer: (walking towards Madison's bed) Oh honey, you don't mean that...if I leave, you'll be all alone, don't you want me to stay and keep you company?
Madison: Right now...I'd rather be alone...(she looked away)
Later...
Ephram: (from the kitchen after hearing the doorbell) Delia? Can you get that?
Delia: (groaned) Fine...
She got up and answered the door.
Mr. Detmer: Hi...Delia is it?
Delia: Yeah
Mr. Detmer: Is your brother here?
Delia: (turning around) Ephram! For you!
Ephram walked into the room and saw Mr. Detmer. He walked up to the door behind Delia.
Ephram: Hi...Delia, why don't you go upstairs?
Delia: But I'm watching Sponge Bob!
Ephram: Well...watch it in my room
Delia: Fine (stomped up the stairs)
Ephram: Come on in...
Ephram had no idea why Madison's step-dad was here. He led Mr. Detmer into the kitchen.
Ephram: (opening the fridge) Want something to drink?
He looked inside and realized that all they had was a bottle of ketchup and some left-over Chinese. Madison usually did the food shopping.
Ephram: (closing the fridge) We have...water...
Mr. Detmer: No thanks...I know you're probably wondering why I'm here...I hope you don't mind, I got your address out of the phone book
Ephram: Oh um no I don't mind...I don't mean to be rude, but I kinda got the impression that you didn't like me...
Mr. Detmer: Well I don't really know you son...my wife and I just don't like the idea of you with our daughter...
Ephram: Yeah...I got that...so why are you here?
Mr. Detmer: Well my wife got back to the hotel today after seeing Madison...she was crying...now I didn't get the whole story, but I do know that Madison told my wife to leave...and not come back
Ephram: (was surprised) Oh...d-did she say why?
Mr. Detmer: She said it was because we didn't accept your relationship...
Ephram: Oh...(Ephram was shocked, Madison had picked him over her mother)
Mr. Detmer: Now I know this might seem like a good thing to you, but this is her mother...
Ephram: (thought about it for a second) No, no it's not a good thing...I-I mean I know what it's like to live without a mom...
Mr. Detmer: Yeah...she told me...I'm sorry-I mean she didn't know
Ephram: I know...I'm over it...
Mr. Detmer: Well I was thinking maybe you could talk to Madison for me...I can see that she cares about you...and obviously is willing to give up her family for you...I'm sure she'll listen to you
Ephram: (thought about it for a moment) Yeah...I'll talk to her
Mr. Detmer: Thank you (shaking Ephram's hand) This means a lot...I'll just let myself out...
Mr. Detmer left and Ephram just stood there thinking. Should he really get in the middle of this?
The next day Ephram unwillingly went to school. People stared at him as he walked down the hall. He met Bright at his locker.
Ephram: So what are they saying about me now?
Bright: Dude, you're like famous...they even gave you a nickname
Ephram: What is it?
Bright: Sniffles
Ephram: Wow...they're really creative in Everwood
Bright: So where were you yesterday? I mean I understand why you would want to skip but-
Ephram: Madison woke up
Bright: Serious?! That's awesome! How is she?
Ephram: She's good, a little weak, but she's good
Bright: So...how soon till you can-
Ephram: Stop...don't even go there...she's good and that's all you need to know...
Bright: Looks like I hit a sensitive subject...it's gonna be a while isn't it?
Ephram: Even if it is...I don't care, as long as she's alive and with me...that's all I care about
Bright: Spoken like a true woman...
Ephram: Whatever...I gotta get to class...
After school Ephram drove to the hospital. Madison was sitting in bed watching TV.
Ephram: What's on? (walking into the room)
Madison: Hey! I dunno, just one of those MTV makeover shows...
Ephram walked up to her and gave her a sweet kiss.
Ephram: How was your day?
Madison: Just got a hell of a lot better
Ephram: (kissed her again) Well...I am the life of the party
Madison: (smiled) How was school?
Ephram: School was school...have tons of make-up work, I guess being rebellious has it's consequences...
Madison: So...you're done with the whole rebel thing?
Ephram: For now...
Madison: Good to know
Ephram: So you just stayed in bed all day?
Madison: Well this morning a really cute male nurse gave me a sponge-bath, but that's about it-
Ephram: w-wait a minute (Madison started laughing)
Madison: I wouldn't worry too much...he's probably gay
Ephram: Please tell me you're kidding?
Madison: yes I'm kidding...I'm pretty sure he was straight
Ephram: Very funny...
Madison: I thought so
Ephram: So...your step-dad stopped by my house yesterday...
Madison: What? Why?
Ephram: He wanted me to talk to you about your mom...
Madison: Ugh...I don't really want to talk about it right now...
Ephram: That's fine...I don't really wanna talk about it either, I just though you should know
Madison: Don't do that
Ephram: Do what?
Madison: That reverse psychology thing
Ephram: What are you talking about?
Madison: You know what I'm talking about
Ephram: You don't wanna talk about it, I don't wanna talk about it...we're not talking about it
There was a moment of silence.
Madison: I just can't believe her...I mean I haven't heard from her in like 4 months and then she comes here and acts like I'm still 15!
Ephram smiled to himself, the reverse psychology had worked. He always wondered how his dad did it.
Ephram: Did you tell her that?
Madison: yeah, of course I did...she's just not willing to accept us, and until she does I don't really want to talk to her...
Ephram: But what if she never accepts us? Are you never gonna talk to her?
Madison: I don't know...but for right now
Ephram: I know she doesn't accept us...and she obviously isn't afraid to speak her mind...but I don't want to be the reason that you stop talking to her...
Madison: It's not just you...it's the fact that she never calls, and she only shows up when I'm in a coma...she thinks that if she tells me to do something I'll do it, that she's always right
Ephram: All parents think that way...you're not alone
Madison: I just don't want to deal with it...not now
Ephram: You have to talk to her...you don't want to end up without a mom...I know what it's like, it's no tea party
Madison: I know...but I don't want anything getting in between us...I mean now that Jay is gone...we finally have a chance to just be us...I don't want her to be another wall that we have to climb over...I don't know if I have enough energy to climb any more walls...
Ephram: Madison...nothing is gonna get between us, I won't let it...your mom might make things harder, but so what? We can get through it...but you need to talk to her...make her listen to you
Madison: Why do I feel like the 16 year old in this relationship?
Ephram: Cause I have an old soul...
Madison: (smiled) yes...you do (she kissed him)
They sat there and made fun of TV shows for another hour or so and then Ephram went home. Madison decided to wait until the next day to talk to her mom, maybe that would give her enough time to change her mind.
Mrs. Detmer: (put her hand over her mouth in shock) oh my god...(she turned around and looked at the door that Ephram had exited through, then she paused) well maybe if you had told me about him this wouldn't have happened!
Madison: I didn't tell you because I knew this was how you would react!
Mrs. Detmer: Well how was I supposed to know?
Madison: Even if you hadn't mentioned his mom, what you said was still in-excusable! You can't treat someone like that! Especially someone I love!
Mrs. Detmer: Oh please Madison! You don't love him!
Madison: (looked down and shook her head in disbelief) I can't believe this...I can't believe what you're saying! I have to get into a car accident to get your attention...and-and then you come here and act like you can control me! You try to take away the one good thing in my life-the only guy that's ever treated me right, the only guy I've ever loved!
Mrs. Detmer: What are you talking about? There are plenty of guys who've treated you right! What-what about that nice boy...what was his name? Jim-John...Jack, what about Jack? He was a nice guy, you seemed to really like him...
Madison: Yeah...until he cheated on me...
Mrs. Detmer: Oh...well what about that guitarist...that Jay guy? He was a nice, mature guy...what ever happened to him?
Madison: He's the drunk that hit us...
Mrs. Detmer: What?
Madison: Jay is the drunk driver that hit us! Jay did this to me! He's the reason you're here right now!
Mrs. Detmer: Oh...
Madison: You won't even take the time to get to know Ephram, you know absolutely nothing about him! You know nothing about us!
Mrs. Detmer: Well I'm sorry Madison, but I can't support you in this...
Madison: Well then you should just leave...
Mrs. Detmer: Excuse me?
Madison: Just leave...I didn't ask you to come
Mrs. Detmer: B-but sweetheart...
Madison: Leave mom!
Mrs. Detmer: Honey...you're not thinking straight...you should probably get some rest...I'll c-come back later when your better...(she turned around and took a step towards the door)
Madison: I'm feeling fine mom...in fact, I'm feeling better than I have in months...so you can go back to wherever you came from...and when you're ready to accept who I am and who I'm with...then...we'll talk, but for now you just need to leave
Mrs. Detmer: (walking towards Madison's bed) Oh honey, you don't mean that...if I leave, you'll be all alone, don't you want me to stay and keep you company?
Madison: Right now...I'd rather be alone...(she looked away)
Later...
Ephram: (from the kitchen after hearing the doorbell) Delia? Can you get that?
Delia: (groaned) Fine...
She got up and answered the door.
Mr. Detmer: Hi...Delia is it?
Delia: Yeah
Mr. Detmer: Is your brother here?
Delia: (turning around) Ephram! For you!
Ephram walked into the room and saw Mr. Detmer. He walked up to the door behind Delia.
Ephram: Hi...Delia, why don't you go upstairs?
Delia: But I'm watching Sponge Bob!
Ephram: Well...watch it in my room
Delia: Fine (stomped up the stairs)
Ephram: Come on in...
Ephram had no idea why Madison's step-dad was here. He led Mr. Detmer into the kitchen.
Ephram: (opening the fridge) Want something to drink?
He looked inside and realized that all they had was a bottle of ketchup and some left-over Chinese. Madison usually did the food shopping.
Ephram: (closing the fridge) We have...water...
Mr. Detmer: No thanks...I know you're probably wondering why I'm here...I hope you don't mind, I got your address out of the phone book
Ephram: Oh um no I don't mind...I don't mean to be rude, but I kinda got the impression that you didn't like me...
Mr. Detmer: Well I don't really know you son...my wife and I just don't like the idea of you with our daughter...
Ephram: Yeah...I got that...so why are you here?
Mr. Detmer: Well my wife got back to the hotel today after seeing Madison...she was crying...now I didn't get the whole story, but I do know that Madison told my wife to leave...and not come back
Ephram: (was surprised) Oh...d-did she say why?
Mr. Detmer: She said it was because we didn't accept your relationship...
Ephram: Oh...(Ephram was shocked, Madison had picked him over her mother)
Mr. Detmer: Now I know this might seem like a good thing to you, but this is her mother...
Ephram: (thought about it for a second) No, no it's not a good thing...I-I mean I know what it's like to live without a mom...
Mr. Detmer: Yeah...she told me...I'm sorry-I mean she didn't know
Ephram: I know...I'm over it...
Mr. Detmer: Well I was thinking maybe you could talk to Madison for me...I can see that she cares about you...and obviously is willing to give up her family for you...I'm sure she'll listen to you
Ephram: (thought about it for a moment) Yeah...I'll talk to her
Mr. Detmer: Thank you (shaking Ephram's hand) This means a lot...I'll just let myself out...
Mr. Detmer left and Ephram just stood there thinking. Should he really get in the middle of this?
The next day Ephram unwillingly went to school. People stared at him as he walked down the hall. He met Bright at his locker.
Ephram: So what are they saying about me now?
Bright: Dude, you're like famous...they even gave you a nickname
Ephram: What is it?
Bright: Sniffles
Ephram: Wow...they're really creative in Everwood
Bright: So where were you yesterday? I mean I understand why you would want to skip but-
Ephram: Madison woke up
Bright: Serious?! That's awesome! How is she?
Ephram: She's good, a little weak, but she's good
Bright: So...how soon till you can-
Ephram: Stop...don't even go there...she's good and that's all you need to know...
Bright: Looks like I hit a sensitive subject...it's gonna be a while isn't it?
Ephram: Even if it is...I don't care, as long as she's alive and with me...that's all I care about
Bright: Spoken like a true woman...
Ephram: Whatever...I gotta get to class...
After school Ephram drove to the hospital. Madison was sitting in bed watching TV.
Ephram: What's on? (walking into the room)
Madison: Hey! I dunno, just one of those MTV makeover shows...
Ephram walked up to her and gave her a sweet kiss.
Ephram: How was your day?
Madison: Just got a hell of a lot better
Ephram: (kissed her again) Well...I am the life of the party
Madison: (smiled) How was school?
Ephram: School was school...have tons of make-up work, I guess being rebellious has it's consequences...
Madison: So...you're done with the whole rebel thing?
Ephram: For now...
Madison: Good to know
Ephram: So you just stayed in bed all day?
Madison: Well this morning a really cute male nurse gave me a sponge-bath, but that's about it-
Ephram: w-wait a minute (Madison started laughing)
Madison: I wouldn't worry too much...he's probably gay
Ephram: Please tell me you're kidding?
Madison: yes I'm kidding...I'm pretty sure he was straight
Ephram: Very funny...
Madison: I thought so
Ephram: So...your step-dad stopped by my house yesterday...
Madison: What? Why?
Ephram: He wanted me to talk to you about your mom...
Madison: Ugh...I don't really want to talk about it right now...
Ephram: That's fine...I don't really wanna talk about it either, I just though you should know
Madison: Don't do that
Ephram: Do what?
Madison: That reverse psychology thing
Ephram: What are you talking about?
Madison: You know what I'm talking about
Ephram: You don't wanna talk about it, I don't wanna talk about it...we're not talking about it
There was a moment of silence.
Madison: I just can't believe her...I mean I haven't heard from her in like 4 months and then she comes here and acts like I'm still 15!
Ephram smiled to himself, the reverse psychology had worked. He always wondered how his dad did it.
Ephram: Did you tell her that?
Madison: yeah, of course I did...she's just not willing to accept us, and until she does I don't really want to talk to her...
Ephram: But what if she never accepts us? Are you never gonna talk to her?
Madison: I don't know...but for right now
Ephram: I know she doesn't accept us...and she obviously isn't afraid to speak her mind...but I don't want to be the reason that you stop talking to her...
Madison: It's not just you...it's the fact that she never calls, and she only shows up when I'm in a coma...she thinks that if she tells me to do something I'll do it, that she's always right
Ephram: All parents think that way...you're not alone
Madison: I just don't want to deal with it...not now
Ephram: You have to talk to her...you don't want to end up without a mom...I know what it's like, it's no tea party
Madison: I know...but I don't want anything getting in between us...I mean now that Jay is gone...we finally have a chance to just be us...I don't want her to be another wall that we have to climb over...I don't know if I have enough energy to climb any more walls...
Ephram: Madison...nothing is gonna get between us, I won't let it...your mom might make things harder, but so what? We can get through it...but you need to talk to her...make her listen to you
Madison: Why do I feel like the 16 year old in this relationship?
Ephram: Cause I have an old soul...
Madison: (smiled) yes...you do (she kissed him)
They sat there and made fun of TV shows for another hour or so and then Ephram went home. Madison decided to wait until the next day to talk to her mom, maybe that would give her enough time to change her mind.