A/N: Well, I'm sorry it took a bit to get this chapter up, but I wasn't sure how I wanted to head into the next chapter. BytheBorg: Well, if you think my writing is "wannabe crap", then I suggest you don't read it. Because I refuse to remove my story from the site, just because you say so. Get over it. colorado2: Aw! I'm glad you liked the Amy & Ephram scene in the last chapter! :-D Mike Rules 2003: lol Well, I have some ideas.... ;) kursk: Yeah, she's slowly getting that into her head. It's still a lil' hard for her though, seeing as what she and Ephram have gone through. And yes, I plan to start the wedding planning/college planning and such, very soon.

4.15 Judging Amy

----December 10, 2004----

The sound of the front door slamming shut, echoed through the apartment, alerting Amy and Ephram that Madison was gone.

"Oh God!" Amy cried, as she pulled herself to her feet. "What have I done?"

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A sonorus cry filled the nursery, as Julia screamed at the top of her very tiny lungs. Her face was beat red as as her parents burst through the door.

"Julia, baby, what's wrong?" Ephram soothed, as he picked up his youngest and rocked her soothingly.

Julia's crying seemed to calm, ever so slightly. Her tiny green eyes squinted, as huge tears dribbled down her scrunched cherry colored face.

"Shhh...shhh..." Ephram whispered, as he rubbed his daughter's back, gently.

Julia's arms stretched out, towards Kelly's empty bassinet and her howeling continued.

Ephram and Amy exchanged looks; both knowing what she wanted, even though it seemed almost impossible to the average mind.

"I have to get them back." Amy whispered, as she wiped her eyes.

"Amy.."

"No, Ephram, I have to! I caused them to leave, by acting so selfish! God! I can't believe I didn't realize that Madison still had feelings for you, a long time ago!" She raked her hand through her hair, in a frusterated way. "Damnit!"

Ephram plucked a pacifier from Julia's bed and placed it in her tiny mouth. He watched with relief, as she accepted it. "You don't even know where she is.." He whispered.

----Flashback----

Madison slowly rolled Amy's wheelchair through the semi-quiet halls of the hospital. "This almost seems...."

"Too weird?" Amy asked, as she laced her hands together and leaned back into the wheelchair.

"Yeah. I mean, my ex..your fiance.." Madison replied. "You're lucky, he's a good guy."

Amy grinned. "Yeah, I love him so much!" She closed her eyes.

"So, do you have some special type of place with him, just the two of you?" Madison asked, absentmindedly.

"Actually, we do...It's, well...a secret place for us. But I'll tell you that it's beautiful." Amy replied. She was of course talking about the place where they'd had a picnic, before Ephram left for the Julliard summer program. "What about you? I mean, did you guys have one?"

Madison shrugged her shoulders. "Yeah..We would go to the park and sit under this large tree. It was beautiful, just him and I."

"Sounds sweet."

"It was." Madison replied, shaking her head.

----Flashback----

"I'm sure I know exactly where she is." Amy replied. She walked over to her daughter and kissed her on the forehead. "Mommy's gonna make things right, sweetie. She's gonna get Kelly back for you." She blinked back the sting in her eyes and kissed Julia's forehead again. "I love you, baby." She turned her gaze to Ephram and kissed his cheek. "I'll be back soon."

"Wait, where are you going?" Ephram asked, as he began to follow Amy out of the room.

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon." Amy replied, as she pulled her coat out of the closet and slipped it on. I hope. She zipped the coat, grabbed the car keys from the hook, and left.

Ephram stared at the door, as it shut behind Amy. At that moment, he saw Julia's pacifier drop to the floor and then his ears were blasted with her crying scream.

----20 Minutes Later----

Amy got out of her car and shielded her eyes from the unwanted light, as she began to roam the grounds of the park, where she was sure that she would find Madison. Please be here! She thought, as she sped up her pace. After a few minutes of aimless searching, she spotted a loan figure, under a large tree. There you are! She took a deep breath and crossed the lawn, over to the tree. "M-Madison?" She stuttered.

Madison looked up, her face pale and tear stained. "How did you know to come here?"

"Remember that day in the hospital? You said that this was your and Ephram's special place." Amy replied.

Madison sighed, as she rocked Kelly in her arms. She had bundled the baby up in a few blankets, to keep away the chilly air.

"Can I sit down?" Amy asked, hesitantly.

"It's a free country." Madison replied, coldly.

"Thanks, I guess." Amy replied, as she seated herself on the cold grass under the tree. "I'm sorry."

Madison looked up, startled. "What?"

"I'm sorry." Amy repeated.

"Why?"

"I acted like a complete bi..." Her voice trailed off, as she eyed Kelly. "Witch. I was too naive to notice that you still had..have feelings for Ephram. Or else, I knew and was just in denial." She crossed her hands. "I'm really sorry for the way I acted."

"It's fine. You know, I should've never suggested the living together thing. It was stupid and we knew it would never work."

"No. On the contrary. It's been good. At least, for the girls. You know, after you left with Kelly, Julia wouldn't stop crying and reaching out to Kelly's bed. It's like...they already have a special, sisterly bond." Amy informed.

Madison stroked Kelly's blonde head. "Kelly wouldn't stop crying either, until she cried herself to sleep." She muttered.

"Madison, please come back. We want you back."

"I don't..."

"I want you back." Amy cut in.

"Amy, please! It's too much! I can't live with it, seeing Ephram every day and knowing that he's someone else's man!" Madison exclaimed.

"Please.." Amy pleaded, with sincerity in her eyes.

"What if I can't get over him?"

"Then you can leave. But won't you try, for just a little longer. If only for the girls?" Amy asked.

"Only a little while?"

Amy nodded.

Madison looked hesitant as she stared at Amy, mentally judging her, and then she finally nodded. "Fine, a little while. And only for the girls. But if I can't handle it, I'm going to have to leave. For good."

Amy nodded, sympathetically. "Thank you."

"I just hope this is the right choice."

Amy stood up, holding out a hand to Madison.

Madison reached out, grasping Amy's hand, and standing up too. The movement awoke Kelly, who started to cry bloody murder.

"We better get back, right away. I left Ephram with Julia."

A tiny smile slipped across Madison's lips. "Yeah, we'd better hurry." She wiped away a few stray tears with the cuff of her sleeve and then she followed Amy to the parking lot.

----20 Minutes Later----

The front door opened and Ephram stared anxiously, as his ears pounded.

Amy and Madion, carrying Kelly, walked in. Amy shut the door behind her.

"Madison!" Ephram breathed, with a sigh of relief. He crossed the room, to Madison's side. "I was so worried!"

"I'm sorry, Ephram. I sorry for everything that happened."

"It's ok." Ephram said, as he stole a glance at Amy who nodded in approval.

"Look!" Amy exclaimed, with a gleaming expression. None of them had noticed how fast the room had become serene.

Madison and Ephram looked down and large smiles crossed their faces.

Julia and Kelly had their tiny hands interlocked, between Ephram and Madison. They both looked calm and as happy as could be. The sight was perfection, at its best. One of which none of the young parents would ever forget.