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Chapter 37 uses "Somewhere out there" as sung by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram in the Movie "An American Tale". Anyone remember that movie? That movie was a big one when I was little.
Chapter 37: Somewhere out there
"A phone?" Ephram asked Mrs. Callahan as he smiled. "You're letting me call home?"
"Yes," she and she nodded, "Tell them you'll be home in a few hours," she said as her face grew more and more nervous.
"You're letting me go home too?" Mrs. Callahan had now become one of his new favorite people.
"If we move quickly enough," she said positively. Ephram's smile faded quickly,
"But what about you . . .? Won't he get angry that you let me go?"
"That's why I need to ask you a favor," she said knowing he'd agree to do it immediately. He listened intently,
"I'm leaving my husband . . . I decided this last night as I made my Christmas wish . . . If it wouldn't be too much trouble, maybe I could stay with your family too since Tommy and Micah are already there . . . just for a little while . . . I know it's a lot to ask . . ."
"It's a great favor to ask," Ephram said smiling and called home.
Delia and Bright had both fallen asleep sitting up on the couch watching the complete first season of Spongebob on DVD. Delia jumped as the phone rang. She reached over for it and saw that the caller ID said "Callahan," so she almost didn't answer, but did at the last second, knowing that it could have something to do with Ephram being missing. Bright was still completely asleep.
"Hello?" She asked nervously.
"Delia?" Ephram asked. He hadn't ever been this excited to hear her voice.
"Ephram?!?!" She screamed in excitement, the shrillness waking Bright. "You're okay? Where are you?" the questions plowed their way through her head and out her mouth.
"I can't tell you, but tell Dad I'll be home soon, and I'm bringing a friend I've made," he said, "and tell him I'll explain everything that happened when I do get home,"
"Dad's gone right now, he's taking little M . . ."
"Hey, don't say names on here, in case the line is bugged . . ."
"Okay well he's taking him to Denver to be with your girlfriend and her best friend then," she thought she was so clever with this.
"Okay . . . well does Dad have his cell phone?" Ephram asked hopefully. He was too excited to even catch that Amy and Tommy were in Denver together.
"I think so . . . I'll call him," she said excitedly.
"Yeah, and ask him where they all are so I can go up there and surprise them," he suggested.
"Okay," she said "Ephram?" afraid he had already hung up.
"Yeah?"
"I love you," these words meant the world to the boy who just hours ago felt there was no hope left for him, and hearing his little sister say this made almost everything okay again,
"I love you too, kid. I'll see you soon," he said as they mutually hung up.
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"Somewhere out there
Beneath the pale moonlight
Someone's thinkin' of me
And loving me tonight
Somewhere out there
Someone's saying a prayer
That we'll find one another
In that big somewhere out there"
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"All systems go," Ephram said as he smiled at Mrs. Callahan who was peeking out of the shed doors to make sure her husband wasn't around.
"Great, I've packed my bags . . . let's get you in the car so we can leave this place behind."
Dr. Brown stood in the doorway about to leave the Callahan boys and Amy for the night, hoping he'd hear something about his son. "Well, Merry Christmas, everyone, I'll see you all later," he said, the tears now clearing up from his eyes. Amy patted his shoulder,
"Thank you for doing this, Dr. Brown . . . don't worry, things will be back to normal in no time," she said, wishing she believed her own advice. With that he turned around and walked out the door. It wouldn't be for another hour that he received the exciting phone call from his daughter.
Back at the motel, Micah was really excited to see his Dad and Amy again. Going back and forth between the two of them with hugs and kisses, he finally nestled in under the covers and asked if there was going to be "bweakfast"
"What would you like?" Amy asked the small boy who was being so patient.
"Cweal," he said smiling.
"Cereal? No problem," Amy said and put on her jacket, causing Tommy to raise his eyebrows.
"Where are you going?" he asked, still ashamed to look her in the eye.
"To the little breakfast nook in the lobby area, they have continental breakfasts there but we don't want to risk being seen. I'll be right back," she said assuring them.
Micah looked up as his dad as the door shut behind Amy. "Daddy?" he smiled, "Is Amy going to live with us now?" His eyes were lit with hopefulness and innocence that only a small child can emit.
"No, just until things at home clear up," he said, knowing Micah didn't know what that meant at all.
"We gonna live with grandma and grandpa again?" He asked. It was obvious that the child hadn't a clue about anything going on, and Tommy knew it was only a matter of time before he'd have to explain at least the smallest outline to him.
"No, we're going to live with Ephram again, and then move to our own place,"
"Does Amy live with Ephram?" he asked making a frown.
"No," he said and the child smiled again, "Why, I thought you liked Ephram,"
"I want to keep Amy!" he said smiling and pointing out the window at her as she approached the door again.
"So do I," he said as he heard the doorknob turning, "but we can't,"
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"And, even though I know
How very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishin'
On the same bright star
And, when the night wind starts to sing
A lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky"
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She entered with six different small boxes of cereal for them to pick from and a few cartons of milk. "This should do," she said smiling and catching Tommy's eye for the first time since he had told her he loved her. She averted her gaze, "Not exactly a perfect Christmas Eve meal, but it works,"
"Is Santa coming here?" he asked between spoonfuls of Chex. Now Amy had to look at Tommy. They had to put aside what happened between THEM and focus on what really mattered - Micah.
"He should be," Tommy said touching his son's cheek, "But if not, he'll have dropped off your presents at Ephram's house," the little boy began to tear up.
"Cuz I'm a bad boy?" he asked.
"No, not at all," Tommy said squeezing his eyes shut and trying to think of the right thing to say,
"Because we don't have a tree here," Amy said, taking the little boy's hand, "and Santa knows you like your presents under a tree,"
Micah smiled and Tommy exhaled, mouthing, "Thank you" in much relief to what his love had done for him, despite THEIR current confusion.
"Oh, okay!" Micah said smiling, "Daddy, I wanna watch blue's clues . . ."
"Um, well, we don't really have a TV here, but . . ."
"But I bet we could read you some stories," Amy suggested. She was really helping Tommy out. Unfortunately, her quick thinking and acts of generosity only made him want to love her more.
"No, let's play!" Tommy said jumping on the bed.
"Play?" Tommy asked nervously.
"Yeah! House!" Amy's eyes widened as Micah continued, "I'm the son, you're the daddy," he said looking at Tommy,
"And Amy is the best friend!" Tommy interjected and Amy was grateful.
"No, Daddy, Amy is the Mommy!" he said hugging her.
"Micah," Tommy started but tears filled his eyes and Amy weakened,
"It's fine . . . just as long as you know I'm not really your Mommy, right?" she said patting Micah on the head.
"Yep, I know," he said giggling and looking at his dad.
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"Somewhere out there
If love can see us through
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true
And, even though I know
How very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishin'
On the same bright star
And, when the night wind starts to sing
A lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky"
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Ephram and Mrs. Callahan were just pulling into the driveway of the Brown house when Dr. Brown got home. He slammed on the breaks and flew out the door to greet his son. "Ephram?!" He asked hugging him so tightly Ephram wasn't able to get enough air to even speak. "I'm so glad you're back," he continued.
"Dad . . . air . . . choking . . ." he gasped and Andy laughed and let him go. "I'd like you to meet my friend," Ephram said motioning to Tommy's mother. "Dad, this is Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Callahan, my dad, Andrew Brown," Andy's eyes narrowed and searched Ephram's in panic, but soon saw that she was on their side. And while she ashamed to be a Callahan, there wasn't a drop of that man in her. Frankly, she was glad to be away from him before he turned her heart cold just like his.
"I'm terribly sorry for all this mess . . ." she started but Andy welcomed her with a gentle handshake,
"Not at all, the boys are safe now, and we'll make sure you're safe too," he said nodding and smiling, "You're welcome to stay as long as you need to," he said motioning to the house.
"Thank You, Dr. Brown," she said as they walked in the house. Delia nearly trampled Ephram when she saw he was home safely with only a few scrapes and bruises. "You got back sooner than I thought," she said jumping up to give him a kiss on the cheek.
"You knew he'd be home?" Dr. Brown asked confused but still smiling.
"He called while you were by Tommy and Amy," she said then her gaze turned toward Mrs. Callahan. "Who's she?"
"That's Tommy's mom . . . we're going to take care of her too," Ephram said, knowing Delia wasn't pleased. She rarely took kindly to any new women in the house, with the exception of Nina and Madison.
"Oh," she said and walked back in the room to sit next to a sleeping Bright once again. Mrs. Callahan looked away and Ephram patted her on the shoulder,
"Don't worry . . . she'll warm up to you," and the woman smiled.
"So, now to the real concern," he said walking back in the room Delia and Bright were in, "Where's Amy?"
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"Somewhere out there
If love can see us through (love can see us through)
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true"
Chapter 37 uses "Somewhere out there" as sung by Linda Ronstadt and James Ingram in the Movie "An American Tale". Anyone remember that movie? That movie was a big one when I was little.
Chapter 37: Somewhere out there
"A phone?" Ephram asked Mrs. Callahan as he smiled. "You're letting me call home?"
"Yes," she and she nodded, "Tell them you'll be home in a few hours," she said as her face grew more and more nervous.
"You're letting me go home too?" Mrs. Callahan had now become one of his new favorite people.
"If we move quickly enough," she said positively. Ephram's smile faded quickly,
"But what about you . . .? Won't he get angry that you let me go?"
"That's why I need to ask you a favor," she said knowing he'd agree to do it immediately. He listened intently,
"I'm leaving my husband . . . I decided this last night as I made my Christmas wish . . . If it wouldn't be too much trouble, maybe I could stay with your family too since Tommy and Micah are already there . . . just for a little while . . . I know it's a lot to ask . . ."
"It's a great favor to ask," Ephram said smiling and called home.
Delia and Bright had both fallen asleep sitting up on the couch watching the complete first season of Spongebob on DVD. Delia jumped as the phone rang. She reached over for it and saw that the caller ID said "Callahan," so she almost didn't answer, but did at the last second, knowing that it could have something to do with Ephram being missing. Bright was still completely asleep.
"Hello?" She asked nervously.
"Delia?" Ephram asked. He hadn't ever been this excited to hear her voice.
"Ephram?!?!" She screamed in excitement, the shrillness waking Bright. "You're okay? Where are you?" the questions plowed their way through her head and out her mouth.
"I can't tell you, but tell Dad I'll be home soon, and I'm bringing a friend I've made," he said, "and tell him I'll explain everything that happened when I do get home,"
"Dad's gone right now, he's taking little M . . ."
"Hey, don't say names on here, in case the line is bugged . . ."
"Okay well he's taking him to Denver to be with your girlfriend and her best friend then," she thought she was so clever with this.
"Okay . . . well does Dad have his cell phone?" Ephram asked hopefully. He was too excited to even catch that Amy and Tommy were in Denver together.
"I think so . . . I'll call him," she said excitedly.
"Yeah, and ask him where they all are so I can go up there and surprise them," he suggested.
"Okay," she said "Ephram?" afraid he had already hung up.
"Yeah?"
"I love you," these words meant the world to the boy who just hours ago felt there was no hope left for him, and hearing his little sister say this made almost everything okay again,
"I love you too, kid. I'll see you soon," he said as they mutually hung up.
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"Somewhere out there
Beneath the pale moonlight
Someone's thinkin' of me
And loving me tonight
Somewhere out there
Someone's saying a prayer
That we'll find one another
In that big somewhere out there"
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"All systems go," Ephram said as he smiled at Mrs. Callahan who was peeking out of the shed doors to make sure her husband wasn't around.
"Great, I've packed my bags . . . let's get you in the car so we can leave this place behind."
Dr. Brown stood in the doorway about to leave the Callahan boys and Amy for the night, hoping he'd hear something about his son. "Well, Merry Christmas, everyone, I'll see you all later," he said, the tears now clearing up from his eyes. Amy patted his shoulder,
"Thank you for doing this, Dr. Brown . . . don't worry, things will be back to normal in no time," she said, wishing she believed her own advice. With that he turned around and walked out the door. It wouldn't be for another hour that he received the exciting phone call from his daughter.
Back at the motel, Micah was really excited to see his Dad and Amy again. Going back and forth between the two of them with hugs and kisses, he finally nestled in under the covers and asked if there was going to be "bweakfast"
"What would you like?" Amy asked the small boy who was being so patient.
"Cweal," he said smiling.
"Cereal? No problem," Amy said and put on her jacket, causing Tommy to raise his eyebrows.
"Where are you going?" he asked, still ashamed to look her in the eye.
"To the little breakfast nook in the lobby area, they have continental breakfasts there but we don't want to risk being seen. I'll be right back," she said assuring them.
Micah looked up as his dad as the door shut behind Amy. "Daddy?" he smiled, "Is Amy going to live with us now?" His eyes were lit with hopefulness and innocence that only a small child can emit.
"No, just until things at home clear up," he said, knowing Micah didn't know what that meant at all.
"We gonna live with grandma and grandpa again?" He asked. It was obvious that the child hadn't a clue about anything going on, and Tommy knew it was only a matter of time before he'd have to explain at least the smallest outline to him.
"No, we're going to live with Ephram again, and then move to our own place,"
"Does Amy live with Ephram?" he asked making a frown.
"No," he said and the child smiled again, "Why, I thought you liked Ephram,"
"I want to keep Amy!" he said smiling and pointing out the window at her as she approached the door again.
"So do I," he said as he heard the doorknob turning, "but we can't,"
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"And, even though I know
How very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishin'
On the same bright star
And, when the night wind starts to sing
A lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky"
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She entered with six different small boxes of cereal for them to pick from and a few cartons of milk. "This should do," she said smiling and catching Tommy's eye for the first time since he had told her he loved her. She averted her gaze, "Not exactly a perfect Christmas Eve meal, but it works,"
"Is Santa coming here?" he asked between spoonfuls of Chex. Now Amy had to look at Tommy. They had to put aside what happened between THEM and focus on what really mattered - Micah.
"He should be," Tommy said touching his son's cheek, "But if not, he'll have dropped off your presents at Ephram's house," the little boy began to tear up.
"Cuz I'm a bad boy?" he asked.
"No, not at all," Tommy said squeezing his eyes shut and trying to think of the right thing to say,
"Because we don't have a tree here," Amy said, taking the little boy's hand, "and Santa knows you like your presents under a tree,"
Micah smiled and Tommy exhaled, mouthing, "Thank you" in much relief to what his love had done for him, despite THEIR current confusion.
"Oh, okay!" Micah said smiling, "Daddy, I wanna watch blue's clues . . ."
"Um, well, we don't really have a TV here, but . . ."
"But I bet we could read you some stories," Amy suggested. She was really helping Tommy out. Unfortunately, her quick thinking and acts of generosity only made him want to love her more.
"No, let's play!" Tommy said jumping on the bed.
"Play?" Tommy asked nervously.
"Yeah! House!" Amy's eyes widened as Micah continued, "I'm the son, you're the daddy," he said looking at Tommy,
"And Amy is the best friend!" Tommy interjected and Amy was grateful.
"No, Daddy, Amy is the Mommy!" he said hugging her.
"Micah," Tommy started but tears filled his eyes and Amy weakened,
"It's fine . . . just as long as you know I'm not really your Mommy, right?" she said patting Micah on the head.
"Yep, I know," he said giggling and looking at his dad.
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"Somewhere out there
If love can see us through
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true
And, even though I know
How very far apart we are
It helps to think we might be wishin'
On the same bright star
And, when the night wind starts to sing
A lonesome lullaby
It helps to think we're sleeping
Underneath the same big sky"
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Ephram and Mrs. Callahan were just pulling into the driveway of the Brown house when Dr. Brown got home. He slammed on the breaks and flew out the door to greet his son. "Ephram?!" He asked hugging him so tightly Ephram wasn't able to get enough air to even speak. "I'm so glad you're back," he continued.
"Dad . . . air . . . choking . . ." he gasped and Andy laughed and let him go. "I'd like you to meet my friend," Ephram said motioning to Tommy's mother. "Dad, this is Mrs. Callahan, Mrs. Callahan, my dad, Andrew Brown," Andy's eyes narrowed and searched Ephram's in panic, but soon saw that she was on their side. And while she ashamed to be a Callahan, there wasn't a drop of that man in her. Frankly, she was glad to be away from him before he turned her heart cold just like his.
"I'm terribly sorry for all this mess . . ." she started but Andy welcomed her with a gentle handshake,
"Not at all, the boys are safe now, and we'll make sure you're safe too," he said nodding and smiling, "You're welcome to stay as long as you need to," he said motioning to the house.
"Thank You, Dr. Brown," she said as they walked in the house. Delia nearly trampled Ephram when she saw he was home safely with only a few scrapes and bruises. "You got back sooner than I thought," she said jumping up to give him a kiss on the cheek.
"You knew he'd be home?" Dr. Brown asked confused but still smiling.
"He called while you were by Tommy and Amy," she said then her gaze turned toward Mrs. Callahan. "Who's she?"
"That's Tommy's mom . . . we're going to take care of her too," Ephram said, knowing Delia wasn't pleased. She rarely took kindly to any new women in the house, with the exception of Nina and Madison.
"Oh," she said and walked back in the room to sit next to a sleeping Bright once again. Mrs. Callahan looked away and Ephram patted her on the shoulder,
"Don't worry . . . she'll warm up to you," and the woman smiled.
"So, now to the real concern," he said walking back in the room Delia and Bright were in, "Where's Amy?"
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"Somewhere out there
If love can see us through (love can see us through)
Then we'll be together
Somewhere out there
Out where dreams come true"