Sorry for not updating, school has been crazy. Okay so this update isn't as long as the others, major writers block and losing interest a bit. But I am on holiday and do plan to do some more updates. From the looks of it this story is growing a bit thin with other reviewers. But the reviews I did get for the last chapter were lovely thanks:

Auggy1984: Oops that was a typing error on my part; unfortunately they sometimes slip my grasp. It was meant to be 'they may have been without Madison but at least they weren't without Madison and the baby for good' Sorry about that mistake. Thanks for the review; I love reading what you have to say :)

Evcrules: flattered thanks so much for the lovely review. I can't apologise enough for not posting this chapter sooner but schoolwork has been hectic.

Freak4wb: Aww thank you so much!!!!

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Late Nights, Early mornings

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Ephram finished up in the shower and laid himself on the bed. Sore from the night's events he winced as he lowered himself on to the bed. Andy stepped in with a class or water and his anti-biotics.

"This should help the pain." Andy said as he noticed Ephram flinch.

"Thanks Dad." Ephram replied as he accepted the glass of water and tablets.

Andy sighed as he sat next to his son on the bed. "How are you?"

Ephram shook his head "Its all such a mess."

Andy nodded and placed his arm on Ephram's shoulder. "Look none of us can go through life without making bad decisions. We wouldn't be human if we didn't make a mess every once and a while. But one thing I do know is that we can clean up the mess and fix the problems. It just takes time."

Ephram smiled. "I guess deep down I know that but right now I am still on the I screwed up bubble."

Andy smirked at the comment. "Let me know when you land. Now get some sleep, we will go and see Madison when you wake up."

Ephram nodded and lay back down on the bed. Closing his eyes he drifted off into a not so peaceful sleep.

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Waking up with a start Ephram looked over towards his alarm clock. The red figures read 5am. Sighing Ephram lifted his body up, but soon realised his mistake. A sharp pain shot through his body and he winced in pain. Holding his hand over his ribs he stood up and went down towards the kitchen.

Rummaging in the kitchen, Ephram grabbed the milk out and then proceeded to close the fridge. Getting a glass out of the cupboard he was startled by the voice, which came from the doorway.

"Busted!" it exclaimed, turning around Ephram soon identified the voice as Delia's.

"Hey, why aren't you at Nina's?"

"Why aren't you in bed?"

"I can't sleep" Ephram stated "Now why aren't you at Nina's?"

Delia walked over towards the kitchen stool and pushed herself up on to it, she was in her pyjamas, her hair ruffled and her slippers on. "Dad came to get me. I was worried."

Ephram offered Delia a drink. Delia accepted the offer. Coming to sit down Ephram placed the glasses on the table. "Its okay, I'm fine."

Delia nodded and took a sip. "I'm glad your okay, is Madison?"

Ephram played around with his glass. "Madison will be fine with rest. Your niece or nephew is still fine."

Delia looked puzzled. "Niece or Nephew?"

Ephram smiled. "Yeah with Madison pregnant you are going to be an auntie."

Delia's faced beamed, "An auntie? That's so cool!"

Ephram laughed at his young sister. Delia finished of her milk and went over towards Ephram. Leaning as far as she could she reached over and hugged Ephram. "I am glad your okay, couldn't live without you bro."

Ephram never knew he could smile so much in such a short time. Every time Delia walked in to a room she would light it up. "You can't get rid of me that easily."

Delia nodded, "That's a good thing, never forget that!" Delia said running off towards her room.

"Ephram?" A voice could be heard in the distance. "Ephram, wake up buddy." Ephram felt a hard lightly shaking him on the shoulder. Opening his eyes he was momentarily blinded by the bright light, which came from the outside sun. His fathers face soon blocked the sun, however and Ephram was faced with a worried expression.

"What are you doing down here?" His father asked with concern.

Ephram rubbed his eyes. "I couldn't sleep...what time is it?"

Andy looked around at the clock. "Almost 10."

Ephram lifted himself up off the sofa with Andy's help. "I should be at the hospital."

Andy nodded. "You will get there sometime today but first breakfast and medication."

Groaning Ephram followed his dad into the kitchen; getting a glass and some water he took his medication immediately and then headed for the bathroom.

Madison lay still in her bed, staring up at the ceiling. The door being opened soon disturbed the peace. A female nurse in her mid forties stepped in to the room.

"How are we today Madison?"

Madison looked over and smiled "Better thanks." The nurse returned the smile and carried on look at the machines. "Tats good to hear, your vitals are looking good, home is only a few days away by the look of it."

Madison smiled at the thought of going home and being with Ephram.

"But you must remember to take it easy if you do, that boyfriend of yours should keep you in check."

Madison agreed "I can't see him letting me out of his sight anytime soon that's for sure."

The nurse nodded and awwwed at the comment. "My husband was the same when I was pregnant with our first. I feel down some steps, I had never seen him so worried."

Madison thought about the comment, the words circled around her head. 'Married with your first?" she asked.

The nurse nodded "Yeah I have 3 children, two boys and a girl."

"I bet there a handful, how long have you been with your husband?"

The nurse went to check the I.V. "Well lets see I fell pregnant when I was twenty so twenty-five years."

Madison's jaw dropped. "How did you know he was the one?"

The nurse grabbed the chart, which lay on the bed and wrote the results down. "I guess you know when someone is the one. Anyway I better leave you to get your rest. I'll be back later."

"Okay thanks for the chat."

The nurse waved as she exited the room leaving Madison with the beeping of machines, which she found strangely peaceful, and the white ceiling.

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Ephram came up the corridor, closely followed by Andy.

"If you don't slow down Ephram I am going to be the one in hospital except it will be for a heart attack!"

Ephram slowed his pace "Sorry dad I am just eager to see Madison."

The pair continued down the corridor and finally came to the maternity unit.

A friendly looking receptionist with long blonde hair greeted the two men. "Hi we were told that my girlfriend, Madison Kelner had been moved down here from ITU."

The blonde woman searched through some files on the computer. "Yeah she has been moved down here, room 204. Down the corridor and its on your left." Ephram nodded and hurried towards the room.

Andy sighed, "Okay obviously my heart isn't very important." As he continued to follow Ephram.

Ephram opened the door and was immediately greeted by Madison.

"Hey sweetie, I wasn't expecting you so soon."

Ephram moved over towards Ephram and gave her a kiss. "I would of got here sooner but a certain someone was slowing us down." He whispered.

Andy came into the room and Madison immediately laughed. "What?" he questioned "What?"

Madison shook her head "Oh nothing."

Andy shrugged it off and went to sit in the chair, which was beside the bed. Ephram was already sitting in the chair next to the small drawers, which held Madison's belongings.

"Sop how are you feeling?"

Madison nodded "Fine, the nurse said that I might be able to go home in a few days."

Ephram grasped his hand around Madison's "That's great news."

Madison suddenly stopped smiling and remembered something. "What's happened to Tommy?" she questioned.

Ephram's smile too fell. "Police decided he needed to professional help, they have taken him to a psychiatric unit for evaluation. By the looks for it he won't be out for a while, so were safe. Amy and Bright are safe and the world is a batter place."

"I totally forgot about Amy and Bright, how are they?"

"Their fine. Bright came to visit you last night, Amy stayed at home she was pretty shaken."

"Poor thing I bet she was."

Andy remembered what Bright had said the previous night and stayed quiet throughout the conversation."

"Maybe you should go and visit them, make sure their okay?" Madison suggested.

"Yeah I should, I'll go later."

Andy had a sudden urge to speak up. "I don't think that's such a great idea." Ephram questioned why. "Well its just they will probably want to forget it, leave it for a few days."

Ephram shook his head "There is something you're not telling me isn't there?"

Andy sighed and rubbed his temples. "Look last night, Amy wasn't there because um... she err....she blames you for what happened."

Ephram sat there shocked. "But why?"

"Something about you saying you would protect her and not. I am a bit hazy on details."

Ephram felt his frustration boil. "That's such crap! I promised I would protect her yeah but I was getting my ass kicked for her at the time, so was Bright. Was that not enough?"

"Ephram look just calm down okay honey." Madison said as she watched him grow angrier.

"No I will not calm down! I can't believe this! I need to go and sort this mess out. I'll be back!"

Ephram rushed out the room before Andy or Madison could say anything. Instead they just looked at eachother, their concern for Ephram obvious.

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Wonderwall by Oasis

Today is gonna be the day
That they're gonna throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realised what you gotta do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do about you now
Backbeat the word was on the street
That the fire in your heart is out
I'm sure you've heard it all before
But you never really had a doubt
I don't believe that anybody feels
The way I do about you now

And all the roads we have to walk are winding
And all the lights that lead us there are blinding
There are many things that I would
Like to say to you
but I don't know how

Because maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall

Today was gonna be the day?
But they'll never throw it back to you
By now you should've somehow
Realised what you're not to do
I don't believe that anybody
Feels the way I do
About you now

And all the roads that lead you there were winding
And all the lights that light the way are blinding
There are many things that I would like to say to you
I don't know how

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall

I said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me ?
And after all
You're my wonderwall

Said maybe
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me
You're gonna be the one that saves me

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