(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.