A/N: Bleeding: I do read my writing, many times actually. Also, if you want the real plot lines and real stories, I suggest you go watch the actual show. If you want an alternate plot line, with characters that react to other characters and events the way someone else thinks they should react, then you should come to FF.net and read fanfiction. Chrios: lol I'm very glad to see you reviewing not only my "Charmed" fanfiction, but my "Everwood" fanfic too. :) Special thanks to you! To everyone else, thanks a lot for reviewing and I really hope you enjoy the next chapter!

[3.07] The Meeting

----August 8, 2004----

Ephram had locked himself in his room. He and his Father had been fighting constantly since they got home on Friday night, after Amy had been officially announced pregnant. He was nervous, scared, and angry right now. His Father and Amy's parents had set a 'discussion' day, today at 2:30 P.M. He and Amy were not allowed to see, write, or speak to each other until then. He desperately missed Amy and wanted, no needed, to see her and talk to her. He had to know that her, and the baby, were all right. It was all he thought about. As for right now, the pregnancy had been kept silent. Only himself, Amy, Bright, Andy, Rose, and Harold knew about it. Ephram noticed that his Father would refuse to fight with him about it when Delia was around. He took a few calming breaths and looked at the clock. "Two o' clock. We should be leaving any time now." He said, as he got off his bed and put on his shoes. He looked at himself in the mirror. "I'm going to be a Father."

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Andy sifted through his mail and noticed a letter that was addressed to him, from Madison. Great. He thought, as he glanced around to make sure nobody was there, then he tore open the letter. "'Dear Dr. Andrew Brown, I've recieved your check for three-hundred dollars and I thank you for it. I am doing as well as possible, considering the conditions, but that is all. I still feel that you are making the wrong decision, concerning Ephram and his daughter. Yes, a daughter, and your graddaughter. He should know and I beg you to reconsider. Sincerely, Madison Kellner.'" Andy read from the paper. He read it under his breath. "Well, I'm sorry Ms. Kellner, but my son will never know about this....mistake. I should've never allowed you two to be together and that was my mistake, which lead to this, so I'm fixing it. And with this new problem that Ephram has gotten himself into, one child is all he can handle right now." He said, as he looked at the letter. He tucked the letter back into the envelope, tore the entire thing to pieces, and then he walked to the kitchen and scattered the pieces into the trash. He glanced at the clock: 2:10 P.M. "Ephram! It's time to go!" He yelled, then he grabbed his keys and walked out to the car.

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"I don't think you understand the seriousness of the issue!" Harold raved, as he paced back and forth his Amy's room.

Amy was on her bed, with tears flooding down her face. "I do understand, Father! I'm pregnant, with Ephram Brown's child! I made a mistake, a big one! And Ephram and I already talked about this! We're keeping this baby! I'm not aborting it and we won't give it up!"

"Amy!" Harold yelled.

Rose burst into the room. "Quiet, Harold! You're not only upsetting everyone in the house, but you're upsetting Amy!"

"Maybe she needs to be upset?" Harold argued.

"But if you upset her, you upset the baby as well! We both know that and you being a doctor, she take that into consideration! Leave her be, Harold. She has a lot to think about. She needs her rest, especially before Dr. Brown and Ephram get here!" Rose snapped, as she pointed to the door.

Harold knew his wife was right and quickly left the room.

Amy wiped a few tears away from her eyes.

Rose sat down next to Amy and hugged her daughter. "Amy....I know you know that what happened shouldn't of happened. But I promise that your Father and I will always be here for you, even if he doesn't act like it."

Amy didn't say anything, she just hugged her Mother tightly. "I'm sorry." She sobbed.

"I know. I know." Rose said, as she stroked Amy's hair. A few minutes later, she moved from her seat and walked to the door. "Get some rest, they'll be here soon." She left and closed the door.

Amy curled into the fetal postion and closed her eyes, knowing she couldn't sleep. She breathed heavily, as she thought about Ephram and the baby. "I need you Ephram, please don't let me down."

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"I can't believe you've gone and done this!" Andy raved.

"What? Me? Ha, you've never cared about me before, what's the deal now?" Ephram fired back.

"The problem is, you don't even know how to be a Father!"

"A Father? A Father?! Don't give me that half ass line! You weren't a Father for years! Mom raised Delia and I, up until the moment she died! Hell, you still aren't a Father!" Ephram roared, as his hands curled into fists.

"Don't you bring your Mother into this!" Andy raged. He made a swift turn onto the Abbotts' street.

"Wake up, she was 'in this' from the moment you dragged us to Everwood!" Ephram yelled.

"God! First Madison and then Amy!" Andy blurted out.

The color drained from Ephram's face. Madison? What is he talking about? Is Madison.... He thought, with horror. "What about Madison? What are you talking about?" Ephram demanded.

Damnit! He mentally cursed, as he tried to think of a cover. "I'm talking about your little girlfriend fest! First you try to hook up with Madison, who is four years older than you, and then you get Amy Abbott pregnant! What are you doing? Trying to rush into adulthood?"

Thank God she isn't pregnant! Ephram thought, with a tiny amount of relief. He was about to answer, his Father pulled up next to Amy's house and found her parents waiting on the porch; saving him from asnwering. He quickly got out of the car and rushed past Amy's parents and straight up to Amy's room.

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Andy got out of the car and met with Harold and Rose.

"We should talk in the living room. Bright's at a friend's right now, so there shouldn't be any interruptions." Rose said, as she lead the 2 men into the house and right to the living room.

Moments later, Amy and Ephram walked into the living room as well.

"Take a seat." Rose said, as she motioned to an empty sofa. She was sitting in a love seat. Harold and Andy sat on the sofa, opposite her.

Amy and Ephram sat down together. Ephram wrapped his arm around Amy, although it pained him to do so, because of the fight with Bright.

"As you all know, we're here today to talk about the...unexpected surprise that belongs to Amy and Ephram. We haven't done any talking since it was official and..well, we need to. First off, would either Amy or Ephram like to bring up something?" Rose asked, as she turned to the teenagers.

Amy and Ephram looked at each other, already know what they would say. They turned back to the adults. "We want to keep this child."

"Amy.." Rose started.

"No, Mom, please just listen. I know I've put you both through hell and back, but please, I need this. I refuse to abort this baby, it's wrong! And giving up a part of me and someone I love, Ephram, would kill me! I know this is a huge responsibility, but it is my...." Amy tried to explain.

Ephram jumped in. "No, it's our responsibility! Not just yours. And I want to keep it too. God knows my Father wasn't in my life until my Mother died and practically still isn't and I refuse to do that to my child. I swore to myself, that I never would!"

Andy felt stung by the comment and wanted to yell back in response, but he kept his mouth shut.

Rose nodded. "I see...But have you two really thought this through? Do you realize how much babies cost, the sleep you loose, how much of your life and time they take up?"

Amy nodded. "I'll get a job."

"Me too. A few jobs if I have to. I know Amy can't work when she gets further along and I'm willing to put in more and more hours." Ephram said.

"What about school?" Rose asked.

"Julliard." Andy added, as he eyed Ephram.

"We promise to go to school." Amy said.

"And if this baby and Amy need me, Julliard will just have to wait." Ephram stated, in a mater-of-factly way.

"But they...."

Ephram quickly cut off his Father. "No. Amy and my child come first!"

"Where will this baby stay? Who will watch it? Who will take care of it while you're at school or work?" Harold spit out.

Rose quietly nodded.

"We'll hire a sitter." Amy replied. "And I'm the child's Mother, so I think it should stay with me. But Ephram, of course, will have to be able to see it whenever he wants."

"What if we don't want a baby in the house?" Harold hissed.

Rose's eyebrows shot up at the comment. "Harold! How can you be so heartless when talking about your own grandchild?"

"I'm just stating the obvious. They aren't ready for this and never were! How can they raise a child? Two sixteen-year-olds who want to finish school and get jobs, to take care of a child!" Harold replied, angrily.

"I agree with Dr. Abbott. You're both much too young to take care of an infant!" Andy agreed.

Rose stood up now and walked over to the teenagers. "Well I for one, disagree with both of you. And I refuse to abandon my grandchild." She placed a hand on both Amy and Ephram's shoulders. "What about your wife, Dr. Brown? If she were here right now, what do you think she would want? Honestly?"

Andy blinked. Did Rose Abbott just have the nerve to bring his dead wife into this? He shook his head. 'But what would she do?' He thought, as he remembered the way his wife was with his children. He knew she would be there for Ephram and offer her help in whatever he chose. But no, she wasn't here and this was his choice, and he thought his son was too young. "It's time to go, Ephram. We're leaving."

"N..." Ephram began.

"Ephram, please. I'll see you again and so will Amy. Just, go for right now." Rose said, in a soft tone.

Ephram sighed and kissed Amy's cheek. "I love you." He whispered into her ear.

"I love you too." Amy whispered back.

Ephram got up and walked towards the door. He turned slightly, towards Rose. 'Thank you.' He mouthed.

Rose just nodded.

Ephram walked outside, followed by Andy. Then the 2 got into Andy's car and drove off.