Okay he doesn't have a kid. But how was I supposed to know. What was I supposed to think? I mean I don't usually seeing Tommy having some random stranger kid with him.

"Sorry…" I said lamely as I pushed a strand of hair behind my ear.

"It's cool."

Then it got quiet. I fiddled with my star ring a little. I want to know why he left. Why does he have her daughter with him?

"Tommy, why'd you leave?" I hate when my thoughts get the best of me.

Tommy didn't reply. I looked at him and waited for an answer. It didn't look like he was going to tell me.

"Something bad happened."

"Like what?"

"My sister... she died." He said as he looked at me tearing up.

Wow. Is he crying? I've never seen him cry before.

"I'm sorry." I said slowly.

Tommy didn't say a word instead he just took me in his arms and hugged me tight.

Gosh… Why do I always end up messing with open wounds?

I could feel his warm tears on my shirt. I continued to hug him. And it only seemed like as every minute passed he held me tighter. I even wanted to cry myself. It was that hard to see him cry. How could I not want to?

I feel horrible now. I know it's not my fault that his sister well.. died. But I made him talk about it. I made him think about it. Man… ya know even though this is kind of a sad moment I so love hugging him right now. He's so warm. I can feel his breathe on my shoulder. Oh my gosh. Tommy hugs are always the greatest.

After a few more minutes he finally let go of me. He quickly wiped his tears and started up the car. He didn't say anything for more than half the drive to my house.

"Thanks Jude." He said as he glanced at me. FINALLY he says something. I felt like I was going to die from silence.

"It's no problem. But I'm sorry for having brought it up."

"No it's okay. It was going to happen anyways."

"Oh.." I nodded.

"Anyways, about the kid. My niece is going to be staying with me for a while."

"You know how to take care of a kid?" I said looking at Tommy. He cracked a smile.

"Yes, Jude. It's not that hard."

"You're full of crap Tommy." I laughed.

Tommy laughed as he slowly shook his head. "I'd like to see you take care of a kid. I bet you're not any better."

"Probably way better than you."

"Sure Jude keep telling yourself that." He laughed.

"It's true. I may not have babysat a lot but enough to say I know a thing or two."

"And you didn't lose them? Jude I have to say I'm shocked." He joked.

I playfully punched his arm "Heyy!"

He pulled up to my driveway. Blah I don't want to go in. It's almost 11. I'm about to get the third degree. 21 fricken questions.

"Guess this is goodnight." He said looking at me.

"Yea.." I said looking forward not looking at him.

"Aren't you going to go in now?" he asked.

I took off my seatbelt slowly.

"Thanks for the ride." I said giving him a hug then parting.

Tommy then pulled me back into an embrace. I smiled as he hugged me.

"It was nice seeing you again." He said while we hugged.

"Try to refrain from scaring me again, will you?"

"It's a can do." He said letting go of me.

"Goodnight Tommy." I said as I got out of the car. He gave a small wave. I walked up to my door and waved. Then watched him drive away. I got into the house and surprisingly I didn't get my expected 21 questions. It looked like nobody was even home. I walked into my room and changed out of my wet clothes. Fell back on the bed and finally got to sleep.

Oh crap! Jp is going to be pissed. I didn't call him. Hey maybe he'll get over it. Man, he's probably worried..