A/N: Sorry for the late update! First of all, I've been stuck with loads of school projects/tests (end of the first 6 weeks). Second, I've had a mild writer's block for this next chapter. I know where I want to take this story and how to end it, but the hard part is getting from point A to point B. You know? Anyway, sorry for the wait. Sarai: Thanks for the insight.

4.09 It's All Up To You

----November 26, 2004----

Rose opened the door, greeting her husband and Andy with a smile. "Hello."

"What's going on?" Harold inquired.

"We have something to show you, Dad." Amy said. She gently took her Father's hand and led him further into the house.

Harold's brow furrowed.

"Ephram!" Andy's voice boomed. "I won't take another step until I find out what this is about!"

Rose shut the door, clicking the lock, then quietly stood in front of it. "Then you might want to take a seat, Dr. Brown."

"I feel that standing is fine." Andy replied. It was clear that his temper was becoming shorter and shorter.

Ephram breathed in, moistened his lips, and then locked eyes with his Father. "For the past few weeks, we've been looking for an apartment."

"'We'?" Andy cut in.

Ignoring his Father, Ephram continued. "Amy, Madison, and I made a pact. We want to live together. We consulted Mrs. Abbott and she said she'd help us find an apartment."

Harold threw his wife a dirty look.

"I plan to get a weekend job, so I can help look after the girls during the week, after school. Ephram can keep his job playing the piano, while Madison and I take care of the girls. Then Madison can get a night job, while Ephram and I take care of the girls. Madison would be taking care of Kelly and Julia when we're as school." Amy put in.

"We all want to help with the rent, utilities, and food. We feel it's the best way to keep the sisters together, as well as Ephram." Madison added.

Sisters. Andy thought. He blinked. He'd seen Julia and she was beautiful, but he had yet to see his eldest granddaughter. The child that he'd tried to ban from his and his family's lives.

"And you're on their side?" Harold asked, bluntly. He stared at his wife, in disbelief. "Two teenagers, two infants, and an young woman in the same house?"

"I am, Harold. And I will continue to be. I think it's a good idea. Ephram needs to be with both his children, as well as them with him, and each other. They've put quite a lot of thought into this and you should too! Don't you dare shoot it down just yet!" Rose replied, sternly.

Andy and Harold exchanged looks.

"You're actually considering this?!" Andy asked, in disbelief. He knew that look and didn't like it. This couldn't be!

Before anyone could say another word, a loud screaming errupted from the next room. The door opened and Delia walked out, carrying Kelly, who was crying like crazy.