Next day it knocked on the Brown's door. Andy got up from the couch and switched off TV until he opened the door.
Andy: Madison! (He said surprised)
Madison: Hi Dr. Brown. Is Ephram there or is he at his apartment?
Andy: Yep, he's in his room. (He smiled at her) Hey little lady. (He shook Marcy's little hand)
Marcy: Hey Dr. Brown.
Madison: Can you keep an eye on her?
Andy: I'm unused to this. You know my kids are teenagers.
Madison: She's carefree. (She smiled)
Marcy: Yep, I'm a good girl.
Andy: Ok. Do you like ice cream?
Marcy: Oh yeah! (She took Andy by her hand and ran into the kitchen)
Madison walked upstairs and knocked on Ephram's door.
Ephram: Not just yet! (He screamed)
Madison: It's me. (She opened the door)
Ephram noticed it was Madison and quickly clapped his laptop. He got up and walked towards her. He leaned in and gave her a soft kiss but Madison pulled away.
Ephram: What happened? (He said worried)
Madison: We have to talk! (She said and looked round) Unparticular homey!
Ephram: I'm not living here. You don't sound good.
Madison: Please sit down!
Ephram: Ok! (He sat down on his bed)
Madison: It's because of Marcy. We can't do this to her.
Ephram: Do what to her?
Madison: She lost her parents and I think she isn't ready to relive this. I mean what if it won't work? What if we'll break up? I can't do this to her and she's only five.
Ephram: Ohm… (He was speechless)
Madison: Maybe you don't understand my reasons but you don't know Marcy. She's my little sunshine and I'm so happy when I know she's happy. I couldn't live without her.
Ephram: But you said…
Madison: I know what I said and I meant what I said but I didn't think about Marcy.
Ephram: You are not serious, are you?
Madison: I'm so sorry, Ephram! (Tears running down her cheeks)
Ephram: Please don't cry! (He grabbed her hands) I can't see you crying.
Madison: Please, Ephram! Don't make it harder than it is. (She slowly pulled away)
Ephram: I love you, Madison. I can't live without you again.
Madison: That's not the point. (She tried to wipe away her tears)
Ephram: Please, Madison!
Madison: I can't, Ephram! I should rather go! (She turned round and ran downstairs)
Madison ran into the kitchen and grabbed Marcy.
Madison: We have to go!
Marcy: Why do you cry, Mommy?
Madison: I'm ok, sweetie!
Marcy: No, you're crying! (She began to cry too) I don't want you to cry!
Ephram followed her and stopped by the door. She saw Marcy crying and watched Madison soothing her. Madison carried Marcy out of the Brown's and sat her in the backseat. She got in and drove off. Ephram was heartbroken but he knew she was right.
