A/N: As I said in my other story ("Together Forever As One" in the "Charmed" fanfiction), I apologize for the late update. I had a wild baby Sparrow that was found hiding behind a truck tire in a parking lot, and I was busy taking care of him so I couldn't update. He was very cute and I named him, Hopper. However, I did have to finally take him to the Humane Society, so they could take better care of him, and eventually release jim back into the wild. So again, sorry for not updating, but I'm a softie for animals, and I couldn't just not do anything. auggy1984: Hey, I thank you a lot for reviewing and continuing to read my story, even though you aren't an Ephram & Amy fan. :) Chrios: As I said in the last chapter, the review just before this one, really made me smile. So I'm dedicating this chapter to you! Thanks! :-D kursk: Hmm, you might just have somethin' there. ;) But I guess you'll have to wait and see, to find out for sure. LVHamlet: Wow, thanks a lot! That's a really sweet and encouraging review! Thank you to everyone else who reviewed, I'm very very greatful to you! Now, on with the next chapter. I hope you all really like this one too!

[3.10] Forgive And Remember

----September 2, 2004----

Ephram raced into the Denver hospital and fled to the front desk. He smacked his fists down on the desk, startling the receptionist. "Amy Abbott! Where is she? What's wrong with her? I have to see her!"

The Receptionist shook her head and grabbed a tablet. "Amy Abbott..Abbott..Abbott...Ahh, Amy Abbott." She muttered. She looked up at Ephram. "Are you family?"

Andy rushed up behind his son.

"She's..she's...I.." Ephram stuttered.

Rose came rushing down a hallway and up to the front desk. She placed her hand on Ephram's shoulder. "Yes. He's family!"

The Receptionist nodded. "Room two-thirty-four. I'm sure that Mrs. Abbott will show you where."

Ephram felt a warm feeling come over him, as soon as Mrs. Abbott had said that he was family. It was the first time he'd really accepted by someone other than Amy.

"Hurry, this way!" Rose said, as she ushered Ephram and Andy down a hallway. She rounded the corner and then walked over to a small room, where the door was slightly opened. "Right here!" She said, as she motioned to the door and then walked inside.

Ephram hurried his pace and was about to walk into the room, when Bright Abbott blocked his way. "B..Bright." He muttered, as he stepped back.

Bright had a stone type look on his face. "We need to talk."

Ephram wasn't sure what to say. That last time he had a 'talk' with Bright, he'd ended up with a swollen and very bloody nose and a black eye, not to mention plenty of bruises.

"It's about Amy." Bright said.

Ephram glanced back at his Father.

Andy looked between the 2 boys. "Ephram, I think he means well."

Ephram nodded. "Where?" He asked, as he turned back to Bright.

"Outside. In the courtyard of the hospital." Bright replied.

Ephram stole a peek behind Bright, but couldn't see Amy. "Fine. But I have to get back here to be with Amy."

Bright nodded, and lead Ephram away from Amy's room.

Andy decided he'd wait by the door; it didn't feel right, going in without Ephram.

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"What do you want, Bright?" Ephram asked, as he sat down on a bench.

"I want to talk about my sister. My baby sister." Bright replied, as he seated himself as well.

"What about her?" Ephram asked.

"You got her pregnant." Bright stated.

"Yeah, I did. About five months ago. Don't you remember? You kicked the crap out of me for it." Ephram said.

Bright, almost wanting to laugh but keeping a stone like face, nodded. "I remember."

"So?" Ephram persisted, as his mind kept wandering back to Amy and his unborn child.

"So, I was supposed to leave for NYU today. I didn't, because my baby sister fell unconscious, as I was walking to the gates. At the moment, nothing but Amy mattered to me. My parents, everyone in the airport....everything just faded away and all I wanted to do was make sure that my baby sister was okay. Once I'd gotten here and they'd taken Amy in, I had some time to think. I realized that being angry and blaming you..and her, won't help anything. I'm just putting my relationship with my sister in a bad way, and I don't want that. It's true that I'm disappointed in her and you, but I still love her and I never want to see her hurt. So I just wanted to tell you, that when I leave, you'd better be there for her on a permanent basis. Constantly, for her and her child; your child and my niece or nephew." Bright said. He stopped for a breath.

"I know. I know, Bright. I promised her, and your parents, and my Father that I would be there for her and my child. I could never abandon them, the way my Father abandon my sister and I." Ephram replied.

"I just wanted to make sure." Bright replied. There was a long moment of silence. "Then, are we cool?"

Ephram nodded and held out his hand. "Well, I am. I mean, come on, I got the greatest girl out of the whole town. I'd say I'm damn cool." He joked.

"Man, that's my little sister that you're talking about!" Bright warned.

"I know." Ephram replied. With that, he got up and headed back to Amy's room, followed by Bright.

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Ephram hurried into the room and found Rose sitting in a chair by Amy's bed. Amy looked so peaceful, while she slept. He spotted Harold, standing by the wall. "Mrs. Abbott, has there been any news?"

Rose shook her head and got up. "Come sit with her, she needs you more than she needs me."

Ephram hesitated. "Ar..are you sure?"

Rose nodded and patted the back of her seat. "Come, please."

Ephram walked over and sat down. "Thank you." He leaned over and gently took Amy's hand.

Minutes later, Bright entered the room, followed by a doctor.

"Dr. Hendricks?" Rose asked.

The doctor nodded. "Mrs. Rose Abbott?"

"Yes." Rose replied, as she held out her hand.

"It's good to meet you. Your husband is a very well known doctor in Denver." Dr. Hendricks replied.

Harold walked over. "Harold Abbott. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"An honor." Dr. Hendricks said, as he shook Harold's hand. He glanced at his chart. "And I see that you're here about your sixteen-year-old daughter, who....is pregnant?"

Harold breathed in. "Yes. She, uh, she cried out and then hit the floor very hard today. We were at the airport, saying goodbye to our son, before he left for college."

"Has your daughter.."

"Amy." Rose interrupted.

"Yes, Amy. Has Amy been under a lot of stress lately?" Dr. Hendricks continued.

Bright made his way between his parents and the doctor. "What do you think, Doctor? She's sixteen and pregnant. I would say that is a fair amount of stress in and of itself."

"And who are you?" Dr. Hendricks asked.

"Bright Abbott. Amy's older brother." Bright replied, in an unfriendly manner.

"I see.." Dr. Hendricks replied. His gaze shifted back to Harold and Rose. "There doesn't seem to be anything wrong with Amy or the baby, from what our tests show. But the callapse was caused from way too much stress on her and the baby. She'll need bed rest for the next few weeks."

"How many weeks?" Harold asked.

"Amy has school, you know." Rose added.

"I'll write a pass saying that she'll need to be out for the next..." Dr. Hendricks glanced at his chart again. "Three weeks."

"Three weeks!" Rose gasped.

"Mrs. Abbott." Ephram spoke up.

Rose turned around.

"I can bring Amy's work home for her." Ephram offered.

"Are you sure? You have an awful lot on your work load already." Rose said.

"I'm sure." Ephram replied.

Rose smiled. "Thank you, Ephram. That would be a great help." She turned back to Dr. Hendricks.

"Then are we done here?" Harold asked.

"Yes." Dr. Hendricks replied. Without another word, he left the room.

Andy walked in. "I..heard what's going on." He looked at Ephram. "Ephram, I really don't know if you should be working yourself so.."

"I can handle it." Ephram interjected.

Amy's eyes fluttered and her eyes focused on Ephram. "Eph..Ephram?"

"Amy!" Rose said.

"Mom?" Amy said. Her head seemed to be spinning and then images began to fill her mind, of the events just before she callapsed. "Oh my God! The baby!"

Ephram gently squeezed Amy's hand. "It's okay. Don't worry, they said the baby's fine. You just need to rest."

"But.."

"No buts." Ephram said. He stroked her hair. "Rest."

Bright waved at the door. "I think that we should let them have a few moments."

"Bright's right. Come on, let's get out here for a little while." Rose said, as she ushered Harold and Andy out of the room, followed by herself.

As Bright was about to leave, he sent a wink at Ephram, but Amy didn't see it.

'Thanks, Man.' Ephram mouthed.

Bright merely nodded and walked out, shutting the door behind him.

Ephram returned his attention to Amy. "How do you feel?"

"Tired, bloated." Amy replied.

Ephram smiled. "You've never looked more beautiful."

"I think you need really strong glasses."

"Well you slept with me, so maybe you do too?" Ephram suggested.

"No..You're not bad at all, Ephram. You're really hot and sweet and just completely perfect." Amy replied, as she turned her head to get a good look at her boyfriend's face. Then she winced. "Ow..Being pregnant sucks."

"Hey, look at it this way. We were going to be together anyway, so we're just getting the whole 'having a kid' thing out of the way earlier than most people."

Amy laughed and the pain seemed to melt away. He always has such a way of making the bad things seem perfect. Amy thought, as she gently squeezed Ephram's hand. "I love you, Ephram Brown."

"I love you too, Amy Abbott."

Amy leaned up and kissed Ephram.

Ephram didn't pull away, he just hung on, making the kiss long and passionate.