A few minutes later Marcy screamed and Madison jumped off.
Madison: Oh my god, Marcy! (She said frightened)
Marcy: Mommy, Mommy, I had a bad dream. (She came downstairs and sat down at Madison's lap)
Madison: It's over, sweetheart.
Marcy: Something happened with you.
Madison: I promise you I'm ok. (She stroked her head)
Marcy: I know, Mommy. Ephram would protect you.
Madison and Ephram looked at each other and smiled.
Madison: You know what that means? (She tickled Marcy's belly)
Marcy: I don't know. (She laughed)
Madison: That means extra ice cream. (She got up)
Marcy: Oh yeah, ice cream! (She ran in the kitchen and got two spoons)
Madison: Do you want bananas? (She held out some)
Marcy: Yep, that sounds good. (Madison set her down at the counter)
Ephram leaned against the doorframe and looked at them. Madison got out three bowls and put them on the counter. She got out the ice cream and opened it.
Madison: Some ice cream? (She smiled at Ephram)
Ephram: Of course! (He walked over to her and grabbed one of the bowls)
Marcy: Here are some bananas. (She held out the bananas and smiled at Ephram)
Ephram: Thanks. (He smiled back at her)
They walked back into the parlor and sat down at the couch. They ate their ice cream and watched the movie.
Madison: Away to your bed now, kiddo!
Marcy got up and ran upstairs. Madison grabbed the bowls and brought them back into the kitchen. Ephram followed her.
Ephram: Need any help?
Madison: No, I'm ready! (She turned round)
Ephram: So we can continue to watch the movie?
Madison: Yep, let's go. (She walked by Ephram and sat down at the couch)
Ephram looked around the walls and saw a few pictures of a little girl. He got up and walked over to them.
Ephram: Is that Marcy?
Madison: That's me.
Ephram: You looked cute.
Madison: Thanks!
Madison got up while the movie was finishing. She walked over to Ephram and looked over his shoulder.
Madison: That's Marcy! (She pointed at a picture)
Ephram: She was a cute baby. (He smiled at Madison)
Madison: I know.
Ephram turned round and looked into her green eyes. They were only inches apart. Ephram wanted to kiss her so much and she looked so good. He laid his hand on her cheek. Madison turned round and walked back to the couch.
Madison: I'm hungry.
Ephram walked into the kitchen and grabbed the bag and walked back to the couch. He sat down beside Madison and handed her the food. She began to eat. After they finished eating Ephram got up to dispose of the bag and the cartons. When he came back into the parlor he heard a knock. Madison got up and opened.
Madison: Jay, what are you doing here?
Jay: Is everything ok? (He looked at Ephram)
Madison: Of course!
Jay: Ok, I just want to be on the safe side.
Madison: I'm ok. Please go now!
Jay: Yep, goodbye honey.
Madison: Bye.
Madison closed the door and sat down beside Ephram.
Ephram: Can I ask you a question?
Madison: Yes, for sure! (She looked at him)
Ephram: Are you dating Jay?
Madison: Oh no, he's a fool. (She laughed)
Ephram: Someone else?
Madison: No. (She looked serious)
Ephram: Why not?
Madison: I don't know. (She avoided eye contact with him) Are you dating someone?
Ephram: No, there was Amy but I think I got over her.
Madison nodded and reclined.
Madison: Why did you break up?
Ephram: After I talked to you in Manhattan I ran away. I was in Europe for three months and left her alone. When I came back she didn't want to try it again. It was my fault.
Madison: Are you still in love with her?
Ephram: Oh no but there's someone I forgot.
Madison looked at him and Ephram looked in her eyes. He leant over and gave her a soft kiss on her lips. Madison grabbed his head in her hands and the kisses became more intensive. She pulled Ephram down on the couch and lay down at the top of him. He wrapped her arms around her and began to rub her back. His hands moved under Madison's shirt but then Madison pulled away and fixed her hair.
Madison: Marcy's upstairs. (She whispered)
Ephram: She's sleeping. (He breathed heavily)
Madison grabbed his hand and pulled him into her room.
