Chapter Ten

Summary: What if instead of hearing one of Jude's songs on the radio, he hears one of Vin's. And now he knows he needs to come home. What could Spiederman possible have to say about Jude to make Tommy rush home and abandon his family after two long years? Jommy ultimately. Strong Juderman friendship.

Two Years After Tom Left

Background Information…

…Tom left to take care of some family problems

…Jude has a new boyfriend Derek

…The drunken photos never happened

…Tommy hasn't contacted Jude since their infamous 'first date'

…Sadie is the only family Jude has left anymore

…Jude has her own apartment

…Sadie shares her place with Kwest, her boyfriend of 1½ years

…Jude has been dating Derek for a little under a year

…Jude's third album is taking longer then expected, for 'some reason' the deadlines keep getting pushed back

…Kwest is Jude's producer

…Jude and Spied are still 'Bart and Lisa Simpson'

Previously on Little Sister::

Jude, you're moving in with me?!" Tommy asked excitedly.

Jude smiled, "If it's still okay…"

"Derek, you're scaring me." Jude whimpered as he grabbed her wrists.

"Shut up bitch!"

"We have a new home sweetie…"

"Hi Uncle Tommy…are you okay?...why are you crying?..."

"My names Derek, and you're Sarah…we're not strangers anymore are we?"

Before she could finish her sentence Derek had grabbed her and ran into his car and pulled away.

Tommy's eyes filled with tears again as EMTs rushed into the house and police came over to question the two...

Chapter Ten:: Hospital

Tommy was pacing the waiting room. He had talked to the police about Derek and Jude and Sarah, they immediately sent out squad cars to patrol the area and search for Sarah.

Ashley was crying uncontrollably in the hospital chair. If they found anything they were to make sure to call the hospital because that's where they'd be. Tommy continued to pace in front of his little sister, the nurses and doctors weren't telling him anything. They just said that they were trying to stabilize her…

'Trying? What the hell do they mean trying?! They should just be able to fix her!!' Tommy thought angrily to himself.

A doctor finally came through the double doors and looked around, "Jude Miller?" The doctor asked calmly. Tommy sat up, "Harrison! Her name is Jude Harrison!"

The doctor looked down at his clipboard, "Oh yes, Maiden Name: Harrison. Okay, this way please."

The doctor turned around and started walking down the hall. Tommy was in shock, 'Maiden name? Is Jude married?!' Tommy's mind finally caught up with him so he ran to catch up with the doctor. Dr. Gale pointed through a little window in the door. "Miss Harrison is right in there, there were a few complications of the unknown type; but that girl in there is a fighter. She refused to go when we thought we lost her. She is resting now but she should be absolutely fine.

Tommy nodded and the doctor walked away. Tom stared through the window at his girl for a little while before going in. He was sitting in a chair next to Jude gently holding her hand, he sighed and bowed his head and for the first time since he was a little boy in church, he prayed. He prayed that Sarah was found safely, he prayed that Jude would never be hurt by anyone ever again; he prayed that Derek died a slow and painful death.

A light hand on his shoulder interrupted his thoughts. He looked up at his little sister, standing above him, obviously trying to be strong; he could tell by the way she was standing with her shoulders back and she took deep breaths.

Tommy wrapped his arms around her waist and brought her into his lap, and then she broke down into his shoulder.

Once Tommy got Ashley to calm down he convinced her to go back home and relax. They both knew she wouldn't be able to relax but she went home anyway.

A few hours later Tommy had his head hanging, he was sleeping and still holding Jude's hand. When she woke up Tommy felt her move so woke up also. "Jude, how are you feeling baby?"

Jude just groaned, "It hurts…"

Tommy just bit his lip, he didn't know what to say or do to make it better. Jude just tried to smile at him, "Why do you look so upset…okay stupid question."

Tommy sighed, "Jude, Derek took Sarah."

Jude's eyes shot open. "What?"

"He was hiding when I came by your place and found you. Then I told Ashley to come and help me, she brought Sarah and Derek took her and ran off. We don't know where she is or where they went."

Jude had tears in her eyes. "This is all my fault…"

Tommy took her hand again, "No, it isn't. We got the cops working on it, Jude it will all be okay…"

Jude rolled her eyes, "What…you mean like I'm okay? He could…"

Jude couldn't finish her sentence; Tommy just let his head hand again. Jude ran a hand through his hair, "I'm sorry, you probably don't need me to be negative right now…"

Tommy looked up at her, "No, I really don't."

Jude leaned over and kissed his jaw, "I'm sorry…"

Tommy just looked at her, tired, and nodded. Jude moved over in her bed and patted the space next to her. "You look exhausted. I know the bed isn't that comfortable and it's a little small for the both of us but it has gotta be better than that chair."

Tommy for the first time in awhile, smiled, and climbed in next to her. After a little while of Jude stroking his hair Tommy fell asleep.

Jude was about to drift into dreamland like Tommy but she heard a phone ringing. A cell phone. Her cell phone. Jude gently leaned over Tommy's still sleeping form and reached into his jacket pocket. She found her cell phone in there and answered it, not wanting Tommy to wake up because of the ring.

"Hello?"

"Jude, so nice to finally hear from you."

"Derek?" Jude asked, afraid.

"I don't like being ignored Jude…"

"Derek, please don't hurt Sarah…"

"What? This sweet little girl? I wouldn't dream of it…I just want to get to you."

Jude started to cry silently. "Please let her go."

"Just let her go, just like that? No, no, no, no. I told you Jude, I want you."

"What do you want me to do…?"

"Come alone."

"Where?"

"Do you remember where we met?"

"…the coffee shop over on Miller Street."

"You remembered, I'm touched Jude, I really am…"

"You want me to meet you there or not?" Jude asked losing patience.

"Don't be hasty Jude, and no, I want you to meet me in the warehouse behind the coffee shop. There's a little alleyway beside it, go through there and pull down the ladder to the fire escape and climb up to the top floor. I will let Sarah go once you get there."

"Fine…"

"Come alone Jude, or I swear to god you'll regret it. Sarah wouldn't like you very much either."

Jude let a sob escape and Tommy started to stir beside her. He groggily opened his eyes. Jude saw this and quickly whimpered an 'okay' into the phone. Tommy sat up and rubbed his eyes.

"I love you Jude." Derek whispered manically into the phone.

Jude just whimpered in response.

"Say you love me too." He demanded.

"I love you too." Jude whispered, but it was loud enough to catch Tommy's attention. Jude quickly ended the call and broke down into Tommy's chest. Tommy didn't know what to think, she just told another guy she loved him and now she was crying into his chest. What was going on?

Jude finally got her sobs, somewhat, under control and explained everything to Tommy. He was now pacing in front of her hospital bed. "You can't do this Jude, I won't let you."

"Tommy, I need to protect Sarah. Better me than her."

Tommy shook his head, "There has gotta be another way."

"Tommy, I am doing this whether you want me to or not."

Tommy sighed and just walked out of the hospital.

Jude picked up her phone again and called Ashley, she explained the situation and Ashley thanked Jude a million times. They met at the front entrance of the hospital. Jude had signed herself out and Jude and Ashley were about to head over to the warehouse. Jude and Ashley were about to climb into her car when two squad cars pulled next to them. Tommy got out of one and a few officers followed. "I am not letting you do this alone Jude…" Tommy said pulling her into a hug. Knowing that Tommy wasn't going to let this go, Jude nodded and let the cops hotwire her. They put hidden microphones all around her and even got a little camera on her shirt strap. Jude thanked them and was about to climb into Ashley's car when Tommy suddenly grabbed her arm and spun her around and pulled her into a tight hug.

"I am so sorry for ever leaving Jude. I am so sorry for taking back that kiss on your sixteenth birthday. I am so sorry for what happened with me and your sister. I am sorry for ever hurting you."

Jude smiled, but you could tell she was terrified. "Tommy, you're making me a little nervous," She said jokingly.

Tommy just shook his head and kissed her, he kissed her like never before. "I love you Jude."

Jude was shocked. "What?"

Tommy just looked down, "I love you…so much."

Jude's mouth hung open but she was suddenly pulled away by both Ashley and a cop and thrown into Ashley's car and Ashley got in the driver's seat and pulled away. Jude turned around and waved sadly through the window. She knew they couldn't come with her. She waved at Tommy and mouthed 'I love you' but he didn't smile, nor did his expression change so she didn't know if he read her lips or not.

Ashley put a hand on Jude's leg and nodded at her. Derek nodded when he saw their car pull up. He didn't seem to care that Ashley was there. Derek stared them down and Ashley took the message and stayed by her car.

Jude looked over at Ashley, terrified but continued on none the less.

Derek hands Sarah to Jude while holding her arm, Jude puts Sarah onto the floor and she goes running off to Ashley. Ashley quickly picked up her daughter and Derek signaled for her to leave. Ashley put her in the car and drove away, praying for Jude the whole way back home.

Derek forced Jude up the fire escape first; she quietly obliged and ended up in a room. Jude a room, nothing in it but a few boxes. Of what Jude didn't know, and she really didn't want to find out. Derek climbed in and shut the window that they had entered through. Derek was quickly behind Jude, when she turned around he was right there and she gasped. "Let's just make sure nothing goes wrong shall we?" He asked with a smirk. Jude whimpered as he reached for the buttons on her shirt.