Jude and Sadie sat on Jude's bed, sorting laundry and packing Jude's tour bags.

"So Tom asked you to move in with him?" Sadie said excitedly, throwing socks in the suitcase.

"Well not like, at this moment, Sades, but he said, and I quote, "I want to live with you" – but he totally gets that I need some time before I can do that, to make sure I don't mess it up." Jude replied, squishing in a stack of jeans in the other suitcase.

"That's so exciting though! I mean, I knew it was going to happen, but to know he said he the words, it's like, finally!"

Jude smiled and nodded in agreement.

"Speaking of guys, Sade, what's up with you and Nick Pirano? You were looking pretty chummy last week at the studio after they signed." Jude smirked, waiting for Sadie's reaction.

Sadie dropped the brush she was packing and whipped her head around.

"Oh, I don't think so!" She yelled, "He is SO not my type! He's always staring at me, and he needs to wash his hair more often." Unfortunately for Sadie, she couldn't control the blush that was creeping into her cheeks, which Jude noticed immediately.

"He's cute Sades, and he likes you! Sadie and Nick, sitting in a tree – "Jude started to sing before Sadie smacked her arm, cutting her off.

"Enough of that!" Sadie screeched and Jude fell to the floor laughing hysterically.

"Don't worry Sadie, you'll have plenty of alone time with Nick while I'm on tour! Don't do anything I wouldn't do!"


Tommy pulled his Hummer up outside of Jude's house at 7 am, sunglasses hiding his bleary eyes. He took a quick look in the mirror to check his hair and once he was satisified, he walked into the house.

"Jude? Sadie? You guys ready to go?" Tommy poked her head in the kitchen to find Sadie filling an extra large thermos with coffee, while Jude was resting her head in her hand, staring off into space, a half eaten waffle in her hand.

"Not so loud Tom," Sadie said, annoyed, "we were up all night getting Jude's stuff together. I feel like I slept 5 minutes. You can thank your girlfriend for my chipper mood."

Tommy walked over to Jude and put his arms around her, leaning his head on her shoulder. She leaned back into him and closed her eyes.

"Come on babe, you gotta wake up, its time to go. Let me put your suitcases in the car, k?"

Jude nodded her reply and picked her waffle back up half heartedly, eyes barely open.

Sadie followed Tommy outside, carrying Jude's messenger bag and her jacket.

"I heard about your big move in proposal Tom, I'm really proud of you. Jude is thrilled! I'm glad you two are in such a good place, ya know?"

Tommy put Jude's bags in the trunk next to Jude's and turned back towards Sadie.

"I just want her to be happy Sade, and if I have to wait awhile before she's ready to make that step, then I'll wait. I can't bear … I can't bear to have her leave again."

Sadie smiled at Tommy, and they both watched as Jude struggled to close the front door behind her, nearly tripping down the front steps.

"Got your coffee in the car Jude, come on, let's get you some caffeine girl." Tommy laughed, helping Jude into the front passenger side.

Sadie hopped in the back, her own coffee in hand, and the three drove off to NBR.