Sorry for the delay with this update, LibertyBelle's didn't have access to Internet for a few days and we always re-read our chapters before posting them. Anyway, here's chapter 11. Chapters 12 & 13 are almost done so we'll probably update during the week.

froggiezazMike Rules 2003Vanillastar, Jess, kursk, Rocio, Jeanette and Belen Thanks for your reviews, it means a lot ! it really gives us the energy to carry on !

Oh, and by the way, did any of you get that, in chapter 1, when Ephram put his hands in his pockets, he actually finds the necklace and that's why he calls Amy ? was that too subtle or too obvious ?

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Chapter 11 : Admitting the obvious

Bright's Place

(A week later, Ephram's in the kitchen, eating his breakfast, depressed and tired, results of a sleepless night. Someone's knocking at the door. He moans a little but finally goes to open it and is surprised to discover that it is Amy.)

EPHRAM (surprised and shocked as well): Amy?

(They look at each other intensively in a complete silent moment. There's an awkward silence, neither Amy or Ephram knows how to starts or what to think. But finally, Amy breaks the silence)

AMY: Can I come in?

EPHRAM: yeah sure.

(She enters and walks to the lounge, followed by Ephram. She stands there in the same silent moment. Each of them wait to the other to speak. Long Pause. Then Amy looks everywhere and notice Ephram's breakfast.)

AMY: you're eating?

EPHRAM: kind of. Yeah…

(She nods. Silence)

EPHRAM: you wanna eat?

AMY: no thanks.

(Awkward silence, in which they try to avoid eye contact. But Ephram finally decides to end this none sense)

EPHRAM: Look, I wanted to talk to you but I didn't think you wanted to so I didn't come - I just want you to know that I meant every word I said to you. I want you in my life – and I'm sorry for the necklace. I kept it because it means a lot to me, I just couldn't throw it away.

AMY (softly): Ephram –

(Long pause.)

AMY (sighs): I think we both were a little naïve that it was possible, I mean you, me, friends like before. Not after all that happened between you and me, I mean, us last year (Pause) I'm not sure I want you in my life right now, I mean like in a couple way, I'm just not ready for that.

EPHRAM (crushed but trying to hide his deception): I'm sorry. Maybe I made a mistake by coming back so soon. Maybe it was better when I was far away from here, you know.

AMY: no I'm glad you did come back.

EPHRAM (smiling): I'm glad you're saying that. (Little pause) I just don't want us to be total strangers.

AMY (intense): neither do I.

EPHRAM: so friends?

AMY (smiling): sure. But I guess it's better not to hang out so often now, you know.

EPHRAM: yeah, you're right. (Pause, thinking about how the situation sucks) By the way, here. (He gives her the necklace back. She looks at the necklace, then at him) It was a present, it's still yours, you know, It makes sense that you're the one who should have it.

Amy's Bedroom

(Night time. Amy's broody, lying on her bed…she's holding the necklace, contemplating what happened with Ephram. Bright enters with his clothes)

BRIGHT: Hey lil' sis'.

AMY: Get out.

BRIGHT: Waouh, PMS?

(She throws him a pillow, but he avoids it)

BRIGHT: since I left home, you didn't improve your shot.

AMY: Can it wait, Bright?

BRIGHT: so you're still in that phase? Moaning all day long in your bed instead of doing something.

AMY: I don't wanna talk about this.

BRIGHT: you wanna know what I really think?

AMY: no.

BRIGHT: I don't care if you wanna hear it because I'm gonna tell you anyway. I think you're scared. And considering your past, it's pretty natural, but staying like this, moaning every day, is not healthy, sis'.

AMY(sighs): Bright-

BRIGHT: Bright what? Look, if you don't love him anymore, it's okay, just move on, but if you do feel something, do something, I don't know. You know, life sucks, you know it better than anyone, but you can find a way to make it less sucking. Don't waste your time here when you can do something about it.

(Silence)

AMY(lying on her bed, depressed): just leave me alone

(Bright stares at her, disbelieving. But finally, leaves)

Ephram's bedroom

(Bright comes in E's room, he's completely depressed, lying on his bed)

BRIGHT: God, it's worse than watching 'the notebook'.

EPHRAM (looking up): you know, I actually kinda liked this movie.

(Bright looks disgusted.)

BRIGHT: whatever. So tell me, what's going on with my sister? I found her exactly like you man, completely all over the place.

EPHRAM (a little surprised): we … we just said everything we wanted, I guess.

BRIGHT: what did you say?

EPHRAM: Nothing. It's not what she wants anyway. (Sighs) I guess you were right, it just wasn't meant to be.

BRIGHT: you used to think that way? I mean, like you were meant to be or something?

EPHRAM: I guess. I don't know, but after all we've been through, all the time apart, I still think about her. I still (pause) love her, you know. I guess it made sense to me.

BRIGHT: It sucks, you know. I guess I've always wanted you to end up with her. For me, it was a part of the big plan-

EPHRAM (slightly laughs): "The big plan"?

BRIGHT: yeah. You and her, me and some random blonde girls, big Sunday BBQ. At least that's how I was seeing it. I was sure you were soul mate for life, you know.

EPHRAM (laughing): you know, if Hannah heard you talking about "some random blonde girls", you'll break up for 4 days - at least…

(They laugh)

BRIGHT: speaking of, Hannah should come in a minute so stop being all moody, it's not really entertaining. And also because my girl will more take care of you than take care of me so lighten up. I'm sure you're gonna work it out. So stop your moody state.

EPHRAM: moody is part of the big geek package, you know that

(They both slightly smile and he leaves Ephram in his thought.)

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