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Chapter 39 uses "Feels like Home," by Chantal Kreviazuk
Chapter 39: Feels like Home
Tommy opened the door and behind it stood a tired looking Ephram. His eyes widened, lips curled and an invisible force pushed him forward into the room to embrace his Amy. She was crying now, the tears from her eyes soaked into his skin, his shirt, and although he hadn't ever looked so rugged and worn, Amy hadn't ever seen a sight as beautiful as he was at that moment. He held her so closely that it was as if they had become one person, and took in her soft scent until he was certain that he'd never forget it. He kissed her ear, her chin, and softly moved to her lips,
"Ephram," she managed to say between his kisses, "I thought I'd lost you," she continued to whisper.
"No," he ran his hand through her hair, "You never will, I promise," he kissed her again.
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"Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done"
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Off in the distance, Tommy had gone into the bathroom to think. He paced back and forth until he finally put the toilet seat cover down and sat on it. *This is it, I said I was going to let go of Amy, and I will. I'm going to walk out of this bathroom and never pursue her again. It's what she wants. It's what she needs, and it's what needs to happen so Micah and I can move on with our lives; start fresh.* He thought. He got up, and peeking out the bathroom door, he saw that Amy and Ephram hadn't left each other's embrace. She was hugging him as tightly as when he first came in the room. Not wanting to interrupt, but figuring he probably should to let them know what was going on, he spoke up,
"E, I'm so sorry about my Dad. He's an ass, really. That's why Micah and I got out of there when we did,"
"Your Mom's a sweetheart though," he said, his arms still around Amy's waist, "in fact, she's at my house right now. She finally decided she had to get out too,"
"Mom's there? Well, what if Dad finds her?" he spoke with worry.
"Won't happen," Ephram said with a smile on his face, "My Dad and Dr. Abbott were taking her to the police station to file a report and also talk to them about the Micah situation,"
"Won't you have to testify or something?" Amy asked Ephram gently.
"Yes, but not tonight. I wanted to come here . . . it is Christmas . . ." he said, remembering what Mr. Callahan said about Tommy and Amy. He released his arms from her waist. "Amy," he kissed her lips quickly, "Take Micah to the lobby for a few minutes, Tommy and I need to talk,"
"Ephram . . ." she began.
He softened his eyes to her, and pleaded, "Please, Amy, I have to," she closed her eyes and lifted the sleeping boy off the bed, carrying him out the door.
Ephram closed the door behind her and turned to face Tommy. His eyes narrowed and the color in his face drained. He walked right up to his face so that Tommy could feel his breath,
"Do you love her?" was all he asked at first. Tommy knew the truth would hurt him, but lies would only make things worse.
"Yes," he replied, never blinking. He saw Ephram's fists clenching, "but I'm not doing anything about it,"
"I bet already have though, right?" he asked sarcastically.
"Yes . . ." he couldn't believe he was being this honest.
"Did you sleep with her?" he asked, his face now becoming red.
"No! Absolutely not! She loves you, E," he said defensively.
"So you would've then . . . if I didn't exist,"
"Yes, okay? Probably, but only if she wanted to . . ." he closed his eyes.
Ephram kicked the bed, "Did you kiss her?" his voice was harsh and cold.
"Yes, I did. I didn't mean to, but I did,"
"I know how much she cares for you . . ." he bit his lip in fury.
"We talked about what happened between us . . . and there wasn't a second thought; she wants you Ephram. Hell, I could give her a mansion and she'd still want you. She wants to marry you . . . I know she does . . ." Tommy said, surprised at how comfortable he was telling Ephram this.
"She does?" he asked smiling. No matter how angry he was, hearing something about how much Amy loves him turned everything upside down.
"Yes, and I think someday you will get married," he said truthfully, "and so Amy knows how I feel and I know how she feels. Nothing more,"
Ephram walked out the door and to the lobby. He wanted to see his Queen, he wanted to take her back home and tuck her that night, giving her kisses until she fell asleep. He opened that lobby door and saw her holding Micah as he slept. She smiled at Ephram while he walked into the room. He kissed her cheek and sat on the chair next to her.
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"It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong"
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"So is he unconscious?" she asked, whispering into his ear so Micah wouldn't hear.
"No," he laughed, "but it got pretty close," he laughed.
"He loves you," he said nervously, waiting to hear what she'd say.
"Yes. I know."
"You love him?"
" . . . Yes, but I'm not in love with him . . . I won't lie to you, Ephram. What I feel for him would be real if it weren't for you. I can't lie to you. But it's not real. I told him I love him . . . and I do . . . but not like I love you . . ."
Ephram's cheeks flushed, "How do you know?" he asked coldly. Amy bit her lip and looked down. She knew this wouldn't go well.
"Because, the whole time I was alone with him I thought of nothing but you," she felt a lump in the back of her throat.
"I KNEW this would happen . . . Dad said . . ." he began to tear up, "Dad said I shouldn't be mad if you loved another, because we're young . . ."
"No, Ephram, you don't understand! Tommy and I never were; never will be. We talked it through, he's not going to do anything about it, and neither am I."
"There shouldn't even be anything to do something ABOUT, Amy," he began to shout, and she felt Micah move a little.
"Ephram, please," she whispered, "you don't know how much I love you,"
"How much then, Amy? How much?" he asked sarcastically.
"I would marry you tomorrow," she said as she felt her throat close, "if I could,"
Ephram fell silent.
"I don't ever want to be apart from you. I know we're sixteen, but I know. I've loved others," she began but paused as she saw Ephram close his eyes, "I never even felt this way about Colin . . .so you have to understand. Things got mixed up with this whole Tommy thing, but the way I feel for you hasn't changed," she began to cry as Micah woke up.
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"A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much"
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"Amy? You cwying?" he asked sadly.
"No, honey, here, I'll take you back to your Daddy," she said walking out of the lobby without looking at Ephram and taking Micah back into the room.
She put him down on the bed without saying a word to Tommy and turned to walk out the door again. "Amy," Tommy said slowly, "I've let you go,"
"What?" she asked without turning around.
"I've let you go . . . I won't love you anymore," he said strongly. He knew it wouldn't be as easy as that, but saying it aloud would be a great start.
"Or I you," she said turning to him quickly, "I'm going to be with Ephram now," she said as she turned the door knob to walk outside, but he stopped her once more,
"Go home," he said gently, "Micah, mom and I will move out after the testimony and we'll be out of your lives,"
"I think that's best," Amy said, fighting back the tears. She didn't want to lose a friend, but it was the only way she could get back to her life.
"I won't lose contact," he said "And I expect an invitation to the wedding in a few years,"
"You got it," she said as she opened the door, "And Micah," she turned to look at the confused boy, "Remember I love you, and we'll see each other again. You won't lose me." The small boy nodded as she walked out the door, never turning back.
As she entered the lobby she was lifted off the ground. Ephram had picked her up and was twirling her around. They laughed and smiled,
"I thought you were angry with me," she said.
"He's not worth it," Ephram responded as he carried her out the door.
"What's going on?" she asked still laughing.
"We're going home," he said smiling.
"I love you so much, Ephram," she said pulling him into a deep kiss as he held her in his arms.
"I love you," he said briefly pulling away and then resuming their kiss.
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"It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong"
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They got into Ephram's car and headed back to Everwood, as Tommy spent his time trying to explain what happened to his tearful son.
"Amy not coming back?" he asked his father.
"No, she's not. Daddy did something wrong, and that's why,"
"What?" he asked wiping his tears away.
"He fell in love with someone who would never fall in love with him,"
"Amy loves Ephram!" Micah said bouncing. The small boy didn't understand what that meant for his father.
"Yes," he said matter-of-factly, but then saw his son smiling, "and you know what?"
"What, Daddy?"
"I love you," he said as he began to tickle his son.
A/N: Well guys, you were starting to lose hope but I told you I'd make it head in the direction you guys wanted (Ephram/Amy) I just had to take it to an extreme before I could turn it around, that's all. Thanks for hanging in there, even if you guys were angry with the story for a little while. From here on out its Ephram/Amy. It's not over, but I've formulated the end in my head. Thanks again for hanging in there and I hope to hear how you're feeling in some reviews.
Chapter 39 uses "Feels like Home," by Chantal Kreviazuk
Chapter 39: Feels like Home
Tommy opened the door and behind it stood a tired looking Ephram. His eyes widened, lips curled and an invisible force pushed him forward into the room to embrace his Amy. She was crying now, the tears from her eyes soaked into his skin, his shirt, and although he hadn't ever looked so rugged and worn, Amy hadn't ever seen a sight as beautiful as he was at that moment. He held her so closely that it was as if they had become one person, and took in her soft scent until he was certain that he'd never forget it. He kissed her ear, her chin, and softly moved to her lips,
"Ephram," she managed to say between his kisses, "I thought I'd lost you," she continued to whisper.
"No," he ran his hand through her hair, "You never will, I promise," he kissed her again.
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"Somethin' in your eyes, makes me wanna lose myself
Makes me wanna lose myself, in your arms
There's somethin' in your voice, makes my heart beat fast
Hope this feeling lasts, the rest of my life
If you knew how lonely my life has been
And how long I've been so alone
And if you knew how I wanted someone to come along
And change my life the way you've done"
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Off in the distance, Tommy had gone into the bathroom to think. He paced back and forth until he finally put the toilet seat cover down and sat on it. *This is it, I said I was going to let go of Amy, and I will. I'm going to walk out of this bathroom and never pursue her again. It's what she wants. It's what she needs, and it's what needs to happen so Micah and I can move on with our lives; start fresh.* He thought. He got up, and peeking out the bathroom door, he saw that Amy and Ephram hadn't left each other's embrace. She was hugging him as tightly as when he first came in the room. Not wanting to interrupt, but figuring he probably should to let them know what was going on, he spoke up,
"E, I'm so sorry about my Dad. He's an ass, really. That's why Micah and I got out of there when we did,"
"Your Mom's a sweetheart though," he said, his arms still around Amy's waist, "in fact, she's at my house right now. She finally decided she had to get out too,"
"Mom's there? Well, what if Dad finds her?" he spoke with worry.
"Won't happen," Ephram said with a smile on his face, "My Dad and Dr. Abbott were taking her to the police station to file a report and also talk to them about the Micah situation,"
"Won't you have to testify or something?" Amy asked Ephram gently.
"Yes, but not tonight. I wanted to come here . . . it is Christmas . . ." he said, remembering what Mr. Callahan said about Tommy and Amy. He released his arms from her waist. "Amy," he kissed her lips quickly, "Take Micah to the lobby for a few minutes, Tommy and I need to talk,"
"Ephram . . ." she began.
He softened his eyes to her, and pleaded, "Please, Amy, I have to," she closed her eyes and lifted the sleeping boy off the bed, carrying him out the door.
Ephram closed the door behind her and turned to face Tommy. His eyes narrowed and the color in his face drained. He walked right up to his face so that Tommy could feel his breath,
"Do you love her?" was all he asked at first. Tommy knew the truth would hurt him, but lies would only make things worse.
"Yes," he replied, never blinking. He saw Ephram's fists clenching, "but I'm not doing anything about it,"
"I bet already have though, right?" he asked sarcastically.
"Yes . . ." he couldn't believe he was being this honest.
"Did you sleep with her?" he asked, his face now becoming red.
"No! Absolutely not! She loves you, E," he said defensively.
"So you would've then . . . if I didn't exist,"
"Yes, okay? Probably, but only if she wanted to . . ." he closed his eyes.
Ephram kicked the bed, "Did you kiss her?" his voice was harsh and cold.
"Yes, I did. I didn't mean to, but I did,"
"I know how much she cares for you . . ." he bit his lip in fury.
"We talked about what happened between us . . . and there wasn't a second thought; she wants you Ephram. Hell, I could give her a mansion and she'd still want you. She wants to marry you . . . I know she does . . ." Tommy said, surprised at how comfortable he was telling Ephram this.
"She does?" he asked smiling. No matter how angry he was, hearing something about how much Amy loves him turned everything upside down.
"Yes, and I think someday you will get married," he said truthfully, "and so Amy knows how I feel and I know how she feels. Nothing more,"
Ephram walked out the door and to the lobby. He wanted to see his Queen, he wanted to take her back home and tuck her that night, giving her kisses until she fell asleep. He opened that lobby door and saw her holding Micah as he slept. She smiled at Ephram while he walked into the room. He kissed her cheek and sat on the chair next to her.
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"It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong"
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"So is he unconscious?" she asked, whispering into his ear so Micah wouldn't hear.
"No," he laughed, "but it got pretty close," he laughed.
"He loves you," he said nervously, waiting to hear what she'd say.
"Yes. I know."
"You love him?"
" . . . Yes, but I'm not in love with him . . . I won't lie to you, Ephram. What I feel for him would be real if it weren't for you. I can't lie to you. But it's not real. I told him I love him . . . and I do . . . but not like I love you . . ."
Ephram's cheeks flushed, "How do you know?" he asked coldly. Amy bit her lip and looked down. She knew this wouldn't go well.
"Because, the whole time I was alone with him I thought of nothing but you," she felt a lump in the back of her throat.
"I KNEW this would happen . . . Dad said . . ." he began to tear up, "Dad said I shouldn't be mad if you loved another, because we're young . . ."
"No, Ephram, you don't understand! Tommy and I never were; never will be. We talked it through, he's not going to do anything about it, and neither am I."
"There shouldn't even be anything to do something ABOUT, Amy," he began to shout, and she felt Micah move a little.
"Ephram, please," she whispered, "you don't know how much I love you,"
"How much then, Amy? How much?" he asked sarcastically.
"I would marry you tomorrow," she said as she felt her throat close, "if I could,"
Ephram fell silent.
"I don't ever want to be apart from you. I know we're sixteen, but I know. I've loved others," she began but paused as she saw Ephram close his eyes, "I never even felt this way about Colin . . .so you have to understand. Things got mixed up with this whole Tommy thing, but the way I feel for you hasn't changed," she began to cry as Micah woke up.
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"A window breaks, down a long, dark street
And a siren wails in the night
But I'm alright, 'cause I have you here with me
And I can almost see, through the dark there is light
Well, if you knew how much this moment means to me
And how long I've waited for your touch
And if you knew how happy you are making me
I never thought that I'd love anyone so much"
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"Amy? You cwying?" he asked sadly.
"No, honey, here, I'll take you back to your Daddy," she said walking out of the lobby without looking at Ephram and taking Micah back into the room.
She put him down on the bed without saying a word to Tommy and turned to walk out the door again. "Amy," Tommy said slowly, "I've let you go,"
"What?" she asked without turning around.
"I've let you go . . . I won't love you anymore," he said strongly. He knew it wouldn't be as easy as that, but saying it aloud would be a great start.
"Or I you," she said turning to him quickly, "I'm going to be with Ephram now," she said as she turned the door knob to walk outside, but he stopped her once more,
"Go home," he said gently, "Micah, mom and I will move out after the testimony and we'll be out of your lives,"
"I think that's best," Amy said, fighting back the tears. She didn't want to lose a friend, but it was the only way she could get back to her life.
"I won't lose contact," he said "And I expect an invitation to the wedding in a few years,"
"You got it," she said as she opened the door, "And Micah," she turned to look at the confused boy, "Remember I love you, and we'll see each other again. You won't lose me." The small boy nodded as she walked out the door, never turning back.
As she entered the lobby she was lifted off the ground. Ephram had picked her up and was twirling her around. They laughed and smiled,
"I thought you were angry with me," she said.
"He's not worth it," Ephram responded as he carried her out the door.
"What's going on?" she asked still laughing.
"We're going home," he said smiling.
"I love you so much, Ephram," she said pulling him into a deep kiss as he held her in his arms.
"I love you," he said briefly pulling away and then resuming their kiss.
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"It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way the back where I come from
It feels like home to me, it feels like home to me
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong
It feels like I'm all the way back where I belong"
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They got into Ephram's car and headed back to Everwood, as Tommy spent his time trying to explain what happened to his tearful son.
"Amy not coming back?" he asked his father.
"No, she's not. Daddy did something wrong, and that's why,"
"What?" he asked wiping his tears away.
"He fell in love with someone who would never fall in love with him,"
"Amy loves Ephram!" Micah said bouncing. The small boy didn't understand what that meant for his father.
"Yes," he said matter-of-factly, but then saw his son smiling, "and you know what?"
"What, Daddy?"
"I love you," he said as he began to tickle his son.
A/N: Well guys, you were starting to lose hope but I told you I'd make it head in the direction you guys wanted (Ephram/Amy) I just had to take it to an extreme before I could turn it around, that's all. Thanks for hanging in there, even if you guys were angry with the story for a little while. From here on out its Ephram/Amy. It's not over, but I've formulated the end in my head. Thanks again for hanging in there and I hope to hear how you're feeling in some reviews.