I wasn't sure how to write the tape part unfolding and still keep it interesting and detailed. Sooooo after a little messing around, I thought why not just do it in Jude's POV-ish flashback form, with snippets of past and present intertwining? This way the reactions from the group are there still but the reader still has a clear explanation of what's happening with added emotions thrown in. I dunno, I thought it would be easier to understand that way? Hope you like it. Reviews are most welcome, tell me if it worked or if it sucked, i don't mind which! LOL Humour is at an all time low in this chapter, not appropriate, for here.

Disclaimer: I don't own Instant star.

The frame zoomed in on a rather flustered and scared looking girl running through G Major ending up in the lobby again after finding the place to be abandoned, a dark slim built figure approaching the timid trembling girl who was now rooted to the spot, frozen from fear.

Flashback…

Jude had returned home that night, feeling slightly more confident. Although Jamie had been very successful in breaking down the little confidence she had, Tommy was always able to bring it out again, they way he looked at her, a gaze so full of love and adoration, made her realise she couldn't be so awful if she was able to elicit feelings like that in someone, in a way he was her lifeline, a barrier to the world of self loathing.

She reached for the door expecting it to be locked but was surprised when it opened, sending an eerie squeal from the old hinges echoing through what she thought was her empty home. Jude basically lived alone these days; her dad was always at Yvette's or work, Sadie only stopped by occasionally and usually it was just to pick up clothes for the next day. Her mother had long since abandoned her; a point Jamie isn't very sensitive about mentioning during his attacks.

She sighed and walked slowly through the dark entrance way. Suddenly a dark figure stepped from behind the shadows, Jude jumped out of her skin thinking it was a burglar or obsessed fan, she reached for the light switch flicking it on quickly.

She was more terrified with the light on than when it was off, for without light she could imagine her attacker was simply a burglar or a nameless face, instead she was to face the cruel reality of a furious looking James Andrews, a man she would have once trusted her life with, now she only feared it.

Before she could fully comprehend what she was doing she spun around and ran for the door, some how she made it into her car without Jamie catching her, she pushed her foot down hard on the gas and flew out of the driveway, Jamie hot on her tail.

Of all the places she felt safest in, G Major would be number 1, it was really her home and the staff were her real family. She had used it as her refuge so many times before, when her mom left, when her dad cheated, when she and shay broke up, that she had somehow managed to end up there without truly meaning to. She rushed from the car and through the doors sliding her key card through twice to ensure she was locked in securely, silently taking back all she said when Darius had installed the security measures.

Jamie entered the building mere seconds later, he had received a card from Darius after his complaints that the artists were entrusted with key cards and he wasn't. Jude didn't know this though he thought as he chased her through the building; they ended up in the lobby of G Major. Jude froze at the sight of him. Fear disallowing her feet to continue her flight, now it was time for the fight part of the fight or flight reaction.

End flashback…

Darius examined the group before him, watching the dreaded tape; all of them had looks of confusion across their faces, all except Tommy who displayed a mixture of emotions ranging from dismay, guilt, anger, hatred and fear. Darius figured he had a clue of what was coming next, nothing he could do that would soften the blow, so he just sat and watched the group, slight fear of their reactions surfacing. Tommy already looked ready to kill and he hadn't seen the worst of it yet. The tape continued the girl looked up at the man now inches from her with a pained expression, and Tommy's heart froze at the sight of his girl so scared, a look he promised never to allow to cross her beautiful face ever again if it was the last thing he did.

Jamie approached Jude who was now shaking uncontrollably. Her large beautiful doe-like eyes brimmed with unshed tears radiated pain. The mascara she had worn, being waterproof highlighted her terrified eyes, tiny teardrops clung to her long lashes the watery glow reflected all she had experienced due to the man standing affront her. He took her shoulders in his large hands, gripping much harder than necessary. She flinched at his touch and looked away quickly, trying to hide how he made her feel knowing it would only encourage him further, satisfy his sick sense of dominance, control and power.
He shouted in her face, eyes wide with malice an evil grin playing upon his lips. She retorted and in return received a hard backhander to her right cheek….

Tension was at an all time high in Darius' office, Tommy gritted his teeth from anger, and Sadie sobbed pathetically into Kwests open stunned arms. SME were just standing lifelessly with pained expressions flooding their features. Tommy took a step forward, then back, then sat down head in hands cursing under his breath, anger flooding through him, filling him until he was fit to burst.

Jude didn't react to Jamie's hit, she knew that was what he wanted, what powered him. Her fear. She refused to let it show any longer. She refused to be demeaned any longer. She stood steady, glaring angrily into Jamie's eyes. A look of confusion crossed his features then was quickly replaced by rage. He fisted his hands into her hair and tugged ruthlessly, still generating no reaction from Jude.

He punched her repeatedly until she eventually fell to the floor yet still she refused to show the emotions he was bringing her. He kicked her harshly several times in the stomach and torso. She pulled herself up with difficulty, and continued to stare into his eyes.

He looked at her with rage boiling to the surface; He picked up the lamp from the coffee table and swung it harshly at her head. She collapsed yet he didn't stop his attack; he continued to pummel his fists into her soft flesh. Eventually his rage died down and he dragged her lifeless unconscious body out of the building, after cleaning all the evidence of this ever occurring away, not aware of the cameras having filmed the whole onslaught.

SME were fist to break the deadly silence, with angry cusses, silent tears erupted, and Sadie continued her onslaught of tears and guttural sobs. Kwest continued to hold her and stare off into space, denial taking over.

Tommy's face contorted with pain and tears furiously cascaded down his cheeks, he wasn't crying for himself, he was crying for all the pain and torture Jude had endured. His girl, so strong and beautiful, defeated and broken. It tore him apart.

Regret followed his tears.

"W. W..We left she. She came and we left. For Abby? Ally. I, I.. I could have stopped, she was…." Tears took over and his stuttered dialogue was cut short.

"Jamie did it, not you. Blame him. Not yourself." Sadie said her tears subsiding anger apparent in her voice now.

Tommy willingly allowed his rage to return, guilt and regret were much worse and brought unbearable pain, pain he undoubtedly knew was nothing in comparison to his beautiful angel had to endure.

"You're right. I'm going to teach that scrawny little…."

"No, you are not! You hear me. All of you." Darius said and he shot each of the members a threatening glare.

"WHAT?" They all burst out Tommy looked livid at the thought of letting this go unnoticed. His girl wouldn't suffer anymore, he would make sure of that no matter what Darius said.

"Jude isn't completely stable right now, this sort of thing can cause major breakdowns, she has to come to us otherwise she'll feel scouted out like we are invading her privacy, rendering her weak, Jamie does that enough already." He spoke softly realising he was showing a side of himself he would never allow himself to before he quickly changed demeanours. "Plus I can't have this getting out yet the publicity would make her album suffer and therefore Jude will be worse off and depressed, we all know music is that girls life, it's all she's got. She needs it. I've been thinking long and hard and this is what we'll do"…

What has Darius got planned? my lips are sealed! I will tell you it involves Tommy and there will be Jommy.