Ephram and Madison were sitting in a meeting with Gene and Alan, the director of Just Like in the Movies.

"I just think there might be something missing with the music in some places. I'm not trying to knock your work, but I want you two to watch the movie and see if you see what I mean," Alan said as he shoved a tape across the table.

Ephram and Madison looked shocked and sort of upset after they had poured their hearts and souls into this project for the past month. Madison looked at Ephram but all he was doing was looking at his notepad and writing down some points from the meeting. Gene got up from his chair and looked at Ephram and Madison and then at Alan, "Don't worry, Alan, this'll be taken care of by the end of the week."

"I'm not worried. I know they'll get it done. They are excellent. I just want this movie to be perfect in every sense. I'm looking for Oscars on this one." Alan said as he stood up to leave.

"Let me walk you out and let these two get to work."

Gene and Alan walked out and Madison and Ephram just sat there in silence. Madison grabbed the tape.

"You're quiet." Madison inquired.

"Yeah, well, I've got a lot of things on my mind."

"Look, I've got to pick up Jake from day care. Meet me at my house at 8 and we'll watch the tape. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we don't have to work together. That'll make you happy I know." Madison got up and left.

Ephram was taken aback by Madison's comment, let alone her assertiveness. He couldn't believe she said what she said. The words kept repeating in his head, The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we don't have to work together. That'll make you happy I know. The sooner we get this over with, the sooner we don't have to work together. That'll make you happy I know. Ephram went back to his office after sitting there contemplating his next move with Madison. He lined up some studio time in case they needed to do any recordings and then he went back to his office to phone call.

"Hello?"

"Hey, it's Ephram.

"Oh, hey. What's going on?"

"I need a favor."

"Well, it depends. Does it have to do with Madison?" Mindy questioned.

"No, Jake."

"Ok. Shoot."

"Can you go with me Friday after work to help me buy some furniture and stuff for Jake's room? I'm making him a room at my apartment and I need some help making sure I get things he likes."

"I think I can clear my schedule for Friday night. Madison and I usually take Jake out for dinner but I'll just tell them I have something to do that night."

"Thanks, Mindy. I really appreciate this."

"No prob. How is everything by the way?"

"Well, Jake and I are getting along just fine. We went out last night to Chuck E. Cheese's. We talked and I think he's glad to know that I'm his dad."

"Cool. I knew he would like you. How is everything with Madison?"

"We like to see who can out do each other on insults."

"Gotcha."

"Yeah, well, I've got a surprise for her that she's not going to be too happy about."

"Ephram, what are you doing?"

Ephram's other line rang. "You'll know soon enough. I gotta run. I'm getting another call. I'll call you later this week so we can get together Friday."

"Sounds good. Bye."

"Bye."

Ephram picked up the other line.

"Ephram Brown."

"Ephram, this is Lewis Huner, I'm returning your call."

"Mr. Huner, thanks for calling me back."

"What can I do for you?"

"Well, I just found out this past weekend that I'm a dad to a four year old with my ex girlfriend. I've been completely alienated from his life for the past four years and I think I want to sue for custody." Ephram said.

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