(A/N; I figured this chapter will tie in with the second chapter since I dont think the second chapter is good by itself so hopefully you all like it! You know what to do that makes me happy so go on and do it! Good or bad I wanna know!)
He needed to be in Madison's life more than ever now.
Before they parted, Madison asked Ephram if he would be able to stop by her apartment in the next couple days since there was more she wanted to discuss with him. He said he would, it was something he had to do.
Classes finally started up for Ephram and he had a light load this year, only 4 classes, the rest free periods. Two classes were with Amy and he tried to act as normal as possible around her, considering the new information he had just received days ago.
One day
after school Ephram decided to meet Madison at her place where the
two would talk more about what was going on. Each time he went over
the less it became awkward and the two were able to talk seriously
and actually sometimes laugh and joke with each other. It wasnt like
old times, it probably would never be like old times, but it was a
start. They were sitting around the large living room in the two
bedroom apartment when Ephram said, "so what's going to happen?
I'll drop out of school, get my GED or whatever and move closer to
you. I mean, you're in your last year of college, you should finish
that out."
"Are you crazy Ephram?" she asked
looking at him strangely, "I can always go back to college and
finish out my last year, but you can't go back to high school."
She shook her head, "you have to finish, besides, after this
semester I will have one semester left but I am planning on taking it
off so I can be with the baby since I figure it will come in mid
January or so." she paused, "then...after that we will
see what happens."
"Well, there are several music
studios up here which are closer than the one I work at now. Once
school gets over then I can move up here to be closer to you and our
child."
The two looked at each other, Ephram wanting to hold her but not knowing if it would be appropriate. Madison always loved the way Ephram looked at her when he was worried about something, she tried to smile but she only sighed.
Ephram finally said, "well...we have a long time to figure it out, to get ready, ya know"
"No
we dont Eph..." replied Madison, "we have less than six
months."
Hearing those words made Ephram realize that she
was right, they did only have less than six months to figure things
out. He wasnt sure how to react, instead he sat back in his chair
and looked the otherway.
Seeing this, Madison couldnt help but
move closer to him. She looked at him and her eyes filled with
tears, "I'm scared Ephram. Scared to death, I dont know what
to do or how to do it" and Ephram's first instinct was to grab
her and hold her in his arms, which he did just that.
Trying to sound convincing, Ephram said softly, "we'll get through this...together."
"What about your dad" replied Madison as she pulled away and wiped a tear from her face.
"What
about him? I dont care anymore, I mean, he did try to send you away
and never tell me about it."
"He was just looking out
for your well being."
Surprised, Ephram looked at her wide
eyed, "how can you say that?! You cant believe that, Madison,
his intentions were malicious and there is no way you can stand up
for him and what he did."
"I
just dont want you to hate your father because of this
situation."
Again, still surprised and wide eyed, Ephram
said, "Hello, news flash, my father and I never really got
along in the first place! You know how many fights you walked in on?
Quite a few and that wasnt even the half of it. He just ruined the
relationship we were trying to build as father and son. You may be
able to forgive him for that, but I cant."
The two chatted a little while longer than Ephram decided it was time to leave so his father wouldnt become suspicious.
"Same time in a few days?" asked Ephram with a smile
"Count on it." replied Madison as they both stood up. This time they hugged each other goodbye. It was a friendly hug, and they both seemed to need it right now.
