Hey, sorry for the wait. I hope you enjoy. Please review. I am planning on continuing this story just it will be slow going for a little bit while work picks up over the next two months. Just bear with me.
A few weeks later, Ephram had Jake for the weekend as usual when Jake burst into Ephram's room at 7am and jumped on the bed all excited.
"Happy Birthday, Daddy." Jake yelled at the top of his lungs.
Ephram jumped straight up, "Morning, kiddo."
Ephram really hadn't opened his eyes when Jake jumped on Ephram's lap and gave him a big hug causing him to let out a moan and fall back on the pillow.
"Here read the card I made for you." Jake said with a big grin on his face.
Ephram rolled Jake off of him and sat back up in the bed and opened the card. The card was made out of construction paper and filled with Jake's handwriting and a picture of Jake and Ephram on a swing set together.
Ephram read the card out loud, " 'Happy Birthday, Daddy. I love you. Jake.' That's so sweet, kiddo."
Ephram grabbed Jake and gave him a kiss on his cheek and gave him a huge bear hug.
"Now, time for the second part of your present." Jake said grabbing Ephram's hand and pulling him out of the bed.
"What is it, Jake?" Ephram said as they walked out of the bedroom and into the den.
"You'll see," Jake said with a huge smile on his face.
They walked in the kitchen and there was Madison cooking breakfast.
"I got him up, Mommy." Jake said proudly.
"Excellent, now get your clothes on that I laid out for you and then we'll be off after breakfast." Madison said seriously.
Jake took off in a scamper to go get dressed and Ephram leaned up against the counter.
"Y'know, I think I need to rethink giving you that key."
Madison smiled back and walked over to him, "Happy Birthday." She leaned in and gave him a peck on the lips. "Now grab those pancakes and let's eat, I have a lot planned for your birthday."
Ephram grabbed the pancakes and followed Madison out to the table.
"How did you know it was my birthday?" Ephram said sitting down at the table.
"Ephram, remember I was there when you got your license."
"Well, I thought you would've forgotten."
Jake came running out and jumped into his seat with a loud thud, "Can I have some orange juice?"
Madison looked at Jake, "Can I have a please first?"
"Please, Mommy?"
Madison poured Jake some orange juice and everyone ate breakfast. When they were finished, Jake went to watch cartoons while Madison cleaned up in the kitchen and Ephram took a shower.
Madison went to check on Ephram when she was finished cleaning up the kitchen. Ephram was in his bedroom with a towel around his waist looking in his closet for something to wear with a toothbrush in his mouth.
Ephram said with the toothbrush still in his mouth, "Is there a dress code for today?"
Madison sat on the bed and smiled mischievously, "Not for today but for tonight."
Ephram raised an eyebrow and walked back into the bathroom to finish brushing his teeth. Madison continued to watch his every move. Ephram came out and noticed Madison was watching him.
'Is something on me?" Ephram said looking at his chest.
"Oh, no, just watching you." Madison said.
"Well, are you going to tell me what is on the agenda for today and tonight?" Ephram said putting on some khaki pants.
"Nope. It will spoil the surprises." Madison got up and walked over to him.
"Surprises? That's plural."
"You aren't as dumb as I thought." Madison said with a smile. "Now put on a shirt and I'll get Jake, we have to meet Mindy."
"Mindy?" Ephram exclaimed.
Madison smiled back at Ephram and left the room so Ephram could finish getting ready. Ephram just stood there trying to figure out what Madison was up to for his birthday.
Three hours later, Ephram was having his picture taken with Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse at Disneyland in front of his birthday cake.
Madison and Mindy said in unison, "Smile."
Ephram smiled for the camera and blew out his candles on his cake.
Everyone in the restaurant applauded and Ephram turned red from embarrassment. Not only was he 22, but he was having a birthday cake at Disneyland. He just kept trying to put on a smile because he saw how much fun Jake was having.
Jake said, "I want to go ride the tea cups."
Mindy got up from the table and picked Jake up, "Come on, I'll take you to the tea cups."
Ephram and Madison got up and followed. Madison was all smiles and grabbed Ephram's arm and hugged it as they walked toward the Tea Cup ride. "Will you please try and enjoy yourself, it's your birthday."
"I am enjoying myself. I've had my picture taken with Mickey and Minnie and every other Disney character we have seen along the way."
"Ephram Brown, you better straighten up right now or you won't get your surprise tonight."
"Okay, Mommy."
They rode all the rides and decided to leave about 5. Ephram was carrying Jake to the cars and when they got there, Jake gave Ephram a kiss.
"Bye, Daddy. Have fun tonight." Jake said.
"Where are you going?"
"With me. We're going to spend some much needed time together. Right, Jake?" Mindy interrupted.
"Yep." Jake said in reply.
Ephram just looked at Madison with a curious look on his face, "So where are we going?"
Madison just smiled and walked over and bent down and gave Jake a hug and kiss, "Now be good for Aunt Mindy and we'll see you tomorrow night."
"I will," Jake replied. "Happy Birthday, Daddy. I love you."
"I love you too." Ephram said.
Mindy put Jake in the car and was walking around to the driver's side of the car, "Now, have fun tonight and don't worry. Jake and I'll be fine."
"Thanks, Mind. See you tomorrow."
Mindy got in the car and they waved to Mindy and Jake as they drove away. Madison walked over to Ephram was leaning against the SUV.
"Ready for the second part of your birthday?" Madison asked with a guilty smile.
"Do I have a choice? I don't think so." Ephram said.
"Exactly so get your butt in the car." Madison said.
They got back to Ephram's apartment and Ephram went and sat down on the couch. He was exhausted. "So what's next on the agenda?"
Madison walked over to the couch and stood behind it and started massaging his shoulders. "Well, I thought we would grab your clothes for dinner and head over to my house so I could get ready."
"Come on, Madison, we've been on the go all day. It's my birthday."
"Yes, I know that and I can't believe you're complaining about it. I've been planning this all week. It's just the two of us which if you remember correctly, we have a four year old and getting alone time is rare. I thought you'd be a little more excited." Madison was getting upset a little. She had poured her heart and soul into Ephram's birthday and Ephram just didn't seem appreciative of any of it. She started to walk toward the kitchen and Ephram knew she was getting mad. He hopped up from the couch and ran after her.
"Hey, hey." Ephram hugged her from behind stopping her at the edge of the kitchen. "I'm sorry, you're right. It's just I'm not really used to my birthday being such a big deal, y'know. I usually get a phone call from Delia and my dad and that's it." Ephram turned her around in his arms. "And for the record, this has been the best birthday I've had in years even if it did include a picture with Mickey Mouse." A smile came across Ephram's face making Madison feel better.
"Well, your birthday isn't over yet. And I still haven't given you your present?" Madison said cleverly and then slowly kissed Ephram's upper lip. Ephram's hands immediately cupped her face and he deepened the kiss. Ephram pulled Madison with him and he started walking backwards to his bedroom. Madison knew what Ephram wanted and she wanted nothing more to continue but she knew she had a schedule to stick to and foreplay was not scheduled until after the party. Ephram had managed to get them into the bedroom and was undoing her belt. Madison was getting caught up in the moment extremely fast, which was pretty typical when it came to Ephram. Madison broke away to help Ephram slip her shirt off, "You know this is going to make us late."
Ephram crushed his lips back to hers and started to kiss down her neck to her collarbone, "Then we are gonna have to be late." Ephram's eyes met Madison's, "because I want you and I need you right now." Ephram dropped both of them to the bed and Madison let out a moan as he started to kiss down her chest.
At that moment, Madison didn't care that they were gonna be late, she only cared about being with Ephram in every sense – physically, mentally, spiritually and sexually.
