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The Motley Crew

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As soon as Ephram walked through the door, Madison was hugging and kissing him. "I am so thankful your safe."

Ephram smiled at her and gave her a fierce hug. "Same here."

Andy walked through the door looking exhausted. Ephram noticed his tired eyes and offered a drink. Andy declined the offer and instead went straight to bed.

Sighing Ephram filled up the kettle. "I'll have to tell Amy that I can't do lifts tomorrow she is going to be so freaked out by this."

Madison grabbed two cups out of the cupboard. "Well it's probably a good thing. I don't think we should go out tomorrow night."

Ephram placed two tea bags in to the cups. "Why? Because of tonight? Look we don't even know it was Tommy. Maybe it was just some teenagers? Anyway it will do us some good after tonight we need to relax."

Madison shook her head. "I'm not happy about it though. We should of called the cops Ephram."

Ephram poured the water into the cups and left the tea bags to stew. "Look if we had involved the police it would of got worse. We'll be fine tomorrow. I promise."

Madison still felt unsure but went along with Ephram for his sake. Picking up her cup after it was done her and Ephram went and sat in the lounge and talk about their situation.

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The next day Ephram rode to school on his bike, as soon as he saw Amy a look of puzzlement crossed her face and she wondered over.

"Where's your car?" she asked.

Ephram started to out a chain on his bike. "Um well that's what I need to talk to you about. What are you doing at lunch?"

Amy smiled "I am thinking I will be having lunch in the cafeteria."

"Okay well make sure you stay there. I need to have a chat."

"Sounds serious, is everything okay? I mean with Madison?"

Ephram arose from his crouching position "Well yes and no, its more to concern you then Madison. Anyway I'll see you in the cafeteria at lunch." Ephram carried on in to the school leaving Amy wondering what he was talking about.

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Everyday Amy would come in to the cafeteria and sit to eat lunch but today Amy was a bundle of nerves and eager to hear what Ephram had to say. Spotting him sitting down on a table she shuffled her way over there without the thought to get lunch.

"Okay so hit me with your worst." Amy said taking a seat opposite Ephram.

Ephram looked up, dreading the thought of Amy's reaction. "Okay but first you have to promise me that you wont freak out." Amy nodded. "Okay well Madison and I were walking back to the car last night. We had left it in the movies car park which is usually a safe place to park a car but-"

Amy stopped Ephram "Okay Ephram your not making any sense. What does a car have to do with me?"

Ephram sighed, "My car had been trashed. A note was left in foam, of all things. I think it was a warning from Tommy."

Amy felt her jaw drop "Tommy? But why would he do that?" she said nervously.

"I think he is mad and thinks you and I are together. Look I wouldn't worry I just think that was a one off."

"A one off? You don't know Tommy, Ephram. I think we should just call tonight off."

"No, then we show him that he has won. We need to go out and not worry about him. Bright and I are there to protect you and Madison. I wouldn't take you or Madison out, especially Madison in her state if I didn't think Tommy was bluffing."

Amy was still unsure and took a few minutes to think about it. "I trust you so okay."

"Good, so um we will see you at 7?"

"Yeah sure. Bright will pick you up from yours and we can go to Pizzeria from there."

Ephram finished his lunch and waved goodbye-leaving Amy to get her lunch.

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"Madison? How long does it take for you to get ready?" Ephram called as he pulled a shirt over his head.

"Hello pregnant woman here!" Madison said as she came in to his room. "And anyway I think I have a bit more to do then you do when it comes to getting ready."

"Madison it cannot be that hard carrying a baby especially when you're only a few months gone."

"Are you kidding me? Morning sickness? Getting a bump? It's not easy. Do you ever wonder why God made women have babies and not the men?" Madison held her hand up "Infact no don't answer that. It's because women are a lot stronger then men. The first time a baby kicked and men would run a mile!"

Ephram shook his head "The baby hasn't kicked yet so how would you know? Anyway men don't have to be pregnant to prove they are strong."

"Yeah whatever keep telling yourself that honey."

Ephram laughed as he placed his hands around her waist and started to push her towards the door "Now I am sure that was the horn of Bright's car I just heard so we had better make a move."

Madison laughed and turned round. Kissing him she closed the door "What's a few minutes?"

Ephram pulled her around and opened the door "For a pregnant woman your pretty randy."

"What can I say its hormones." She smiled, grabbing his hand they walked down the stairs, out the door and towards Bright's car.

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"Okay I have a major craving for pineapple and ham pizza." Madison said as she eyed all the pizzas on the menu. "I could honestly eat a horse right about now."

Ephram nodded "And that's no joke, pregnant women must have a huge appetite"

Amy and Bright looked at each other then back at Madison and Ephram, "Riiiiiite." Amy laughed.

When the pizza's had arrived everyone began to tuck in. Bright picked up a piece of pepperoni and shoved in his mouth before beginning to talk.

"So who do you think wrecked your car?" Everyone stopped eating apart from Bright who carried on stuffing his face, looking up he saw all the angry glances. "What?" he questioned.

"Bright did you have to mention the car? Are you trying to freak me out?" Amy asked hitting him in the arm.

"Sorry sis I was just making conversation."

Ephram grabbed a slice of pizza and continued to bite a piece off. "Look it's probably not even the person we think it is. Probably some hooligans. We have nothing to be worried about."

"Your not the one he's after Ephram!" Amy retorted.

"Look are we here to enjoy ourselves? Or are we here to worry about something that isn't necessarily positive?" Madison asked looking fed up.

"Sorry, your right. Lets forget about him." Amy replied.

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Everyone finished up their pizzas and were ready to leave.

"So, where to next?" Bright asked whilst leaving the money and a tip.

"Well I think were going to head home, Madison's not feeling to well, I think the pregnancy is wearing her out." Ephram answered.

"Okay well we can drop you back. Amy?"

Amy was already headed for the door. "I just don't feel safe Bright, please can we just go home?" she asked.

Bright looked at his little sister sympathetically "Sure."

Ephram held Madison's hand and they led her outside with the others. They all stopped dead in their tracks when they saw Tommy leaning on the bonnet of Bright's car. The stench of beer could be smelt a mile off and they were quick to notice his drunken state. Ephram and Bright stepped infront of Madison and Amy.

"Well, well, well if it isn't the motley crew. How's your car?" Tommy asked as he took another swig of his beer.

"So it was you!" Ephram moved forward but was quickly stopped by bright. Amy cowered behind Bright but was relieved to have someone to protect her.

"Ephram lets go he's not worth it."

"Is that your chick Ephram? Well she is mighty fine if you don't mind me saying. Can I get a closer look?" Tommy pushed himself of the bonnet and tried to take a step forward but stumbled.

"You leave her out of this! If you so much as touch her I swear I will-" he was cut off by Tommy.

"You'll what? Kick my ass? Hurt me a little? You don't have it in you. Look at you you're a weed!"

Ephram clenched his fist. "I'm warning you."

Bright noticed Ephrams anger boil. "You won't just be dealing with him Tommy, just remember that."

"Oh well if it isn't the big protective brother. How you been Bright? Missing Colin?"

Bright lunged forward at Tommy. "DON'T YOU EVER TALK ABOUT HIM!" he shouted. Tommy's bottle fell to the floor and the glass shattered. Ephram rushed forward and tried to pull Bright off Tommy. Bright doubled over in pain when Tommy got a lucky jab into his stomach. This just left Ephram and Tommy. Madison and Amy looked on in horror. Amy's hand shook as she tried dialling 911. Madison watched in horror as Ephram tried to back off but found Tommy edging closer. Hearing the commotion outside, people from the restaurant were now coming out in small numbers. Madison walked forward cautiously. When she saw Tommy take a swing at Ephram she ran over.

"MADISON GET AWAY!" Ephram shouted as he went forward and pushed Tommy in to the car. They continued to punch eachother and groans could be heard from the two of them. Madison ran towards the men and tried to pull them apart. Trying to push Madison off him Tommy pushed her with some force and pushed her down. Madison fell on to the floor and immediately felt pain cascade through her body.

"EPHRAM" she screamed in pain.

Hearing the sirens, Tommy shoved Ephram on to the floor two. Ephram yelped in pain as glass sliced through his hand. Tommy tried to take off but was soon stopped by two older looking men who had seen the commotion and tried to help. Amy and a young woman were seeing to Bright who was standing up with his arms around his stomach. Ephram heard Madison's screams and ignoring his own pain he rushed over.

"Ephram it's the baby!" she cried.

Ephram sat beside her and put his arm around her. "WE NEED SOME HELP OVER HERE." He screamed. "Your going to be okay Madison." He tried to comfort her but he was to scared, he couldn't lose her, not now!

A crowd of people were now rushing to Madison's side, Ephram took of his jacket and covered Madison with it, still holding her in his arms he looked for the police and ambulance to arrive.

Madison buried her head in to Ephrams chest "Make the pain stop" she cried.

Ephram felt his eyes well up and held her tighter. "I am so sorry Maddy, I am so sorry," he sobbed.

The crowd of people just looked on sad at the couple's desperation. Bright hobbled over with Amy at his side. The two teens cried at the sight of the young man and woman. Amy pushed her head into Brights body and sobbed. Wincing, Bright held Amy and rubbed his hand up and down her back trying to reassure her.

When the sirens came closer, Ephram breathed a sigh of relief. "Hear that Maddy, there almost here. You just have to hold on." When there was no reply he pulled Madison's chin up with his hand. When he saw her eyes closed he let out a yelp. "Don't do this to me." He cried. "Don't you dare give up."

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