A couple days later, Ephram and Madison met for lunch at the restaurant they normally go to. "What are you doing this weekend?" he asked as he held her hand on the table and leaned forward to get a better look at her.

Slightly smiling, she said, "spending time with you I hope."

Ephram looked down at the table and blushed before going on, "I'm going home this weekend and...um, I was wondering if, uh, you would like to go, uh, come with me."

Trying to hide her smile as she leaned forward, she replied, half amused, half hesitant, "would we have to see your dad?" then pursed her lips.

Making a face, Ephram nodded his head.

"You do remember the time he yelled at us when you tried to hire me back as Delia's babysitter...or the time when I came to visit you at the hospital, he almost blew a gasket, Ephram. I'm probably his least favorite person, one of the very least he'd like to see anyway." she sighed, "I understand that he's protective, but..." she paused to think of what to say next, but Ephram interrupted, trying to sound upbeat, "that was a few years ago, I'm sure he's over it. Plus, I dont care what he thinks, Madison. I love you, and I wont let him yell at you again." he chuckled, "at least I'll be awake if he does this time."

He could still see the reservations in her eyes and said as he squeezed his hand, "it'll be alright, I promise...And yes, Delia would love to see you, I told her that I would probably bring one of her favorite people home."

Madison nodded, "I'll go home with you." and she took his hand and squeezed it as she touched it to her forehead. She was thinking that maybe the weekend would be, mostly, full of stress and frustration.

The next day around noon the two headed to Everwood in Madison's vehicle. Ephram had called Bright to let him know that he and Madison would be visiting Everwood for the weekend and that he should clear his schedule in case things at home blew up. Madison was definitely a sore spot when it came to Andy Brown, besides, she did break his son's heart once before and it didnt go over well with him. On the way to Everwood, Madison and Ephram were singing to the radio at the top of their lungs, having the best drive over.

Ephram chuckled, "maybe if we just surprise my dad with me walking with crutches then he'll forget to yell at us."

"worth a shot" Madison replied amused.

When They got about 10 minutes outside of Everwood, Ephram called the house and Delia answered. She was happy to find out that Madison was coming over and that the two had finally gotten back together. Then she became concerned, "you do know that...um..."
"Delia, what?" asked Ephram curiously.

"Grampa and Nonny are here..."

The color drained in Ephram's face and he was speechless as he absent-mindedly threw his free hand over his eyes and exhaled heavily, "noooo" he muttered. "thanks Delia" he said softly, "if you can..." he sighed, "let them know whats up..." and with that, they hung up and Ephram couldnt help but cover his face as he said to Madison, "my dad's not the only person you have to worry about...." he swallowed hard, "Madison, if you want to turn around now I understand completely!"
"Ephram, what is it?"

"...Grandparents" he breathed, "now, I understand if you want to turn around, I wont stop you. I mean, I'm scared of my grandmother, everybody is...and the one encounter you had with her while I was in the hospital..." he began to panic.

"Ephram, it's going to be okay..." she said, trying to sound convincing.

~Flashback~~
"How dare you come here, what do you think your presence will do to him?" Nonny said heatedly as she saw Madison for the first time standing outside of Ephram's hospital room, "who do you think you are, young lady? You broke his heart and now you think you can just waltz in here like nothing happened?"
Madison was speechless, she had never been verbally attacked like this and it hurt. All she really knew of Nonny was that she was completely against her grandson's relationship with this older woman and that she was a very stubborn woman. Delia saved her from being yelled at any longer, "thats enough!" then took Madison aside and hinted to her that her grandparents were leaving in a few days so if she wanted to then she could see her brother then.. Andy came up and softly spoke to Madison, "I dont know what your intentions are, Madison, and I will tell you right now that I'm not happy with seeing you here. I'm not saying you cant be here, I'm just saying I dont want to see Ephram upset again because of you."
Madison made her way into Ephram's room and couldnt help but tear up. It was then that she realized that having him in her life was all she ever wanted, even if they were just friends. Weeks went by before they could actually be friends without things being so awkward, but it was worth it even if the two were being ridiculed by family.

~END FLASHBACK~~

Just then, the two pulled into the driveway of the Brown household and Delia was standing on the porch happily waiting for them. As they were getting out of the car, Madison said softly to Ephram, "okay, I lied...it's not going to be okay, I feel as if I'm going to pass out..."

Ephram walked over to her and kissed her, letting her know it would be okay. The anticipation was killing the both of them. Delia was screaming with joy and hugged both of them as she jumped up and down. Then she calmed down, "The g-rents know Madison is here...Nonny wasnt too happy to hear that you two are back together, not only does the age different bother her, but I think its also that you broke up and now you're back together. She was angry and decided to lock herself in the bathroom..."

"Great!" sighed Ephram as he put his head on Madison's shoulder.

"Dad wants to talk to the both of you, though..."

"whhhyyy" Ephram exaggeratedly sighed under his breath. And with that, the three of them walked into the house.