Chapter VIII
The Instant Dating Game
Deep In Thoughts
Back at G-Major
Jude and Mason came back from lunch. As soon as they walked in Mason ran to Sadie's office to tell her about Jude's big new because he new Jude wasn't too thrilled about it. "Mason, where are you going?" I'm going to tell Sadie about the…" "Mason, don't say a word!" Jude knowing that he might just blurt the new out about 'The Instant Dating Game.' "Oh, sorry. Ok, hush-hush." Mason rapidly replied in a whispered tone and Jude quietly followed him to her sister's office.
"Sadie I have great new to tell you!" Mason shrieked in a leveled tone so no one else could hear. "What is it Mase?" "Jude's going to be on a dating game show called the 'The Instant Dating Game.'" "What? How, why and when Mase?" Sadie asked confused looking at Jude who was sitting in the chair in front of her desk with her arms crossed. "Well, I told Jude that I wanted to find her a date instead of her just waiting for Quincy to be a man and grow a pair. So I decided to sign her up for 'The Instant Dating Game' show.' We just found out while we were at lunch we go a call from the producer. And the show is this Friday and Jude gets to bring 2 guests for support." "You know I think I've heard of that show. It's from the U.S. right? That's the show with 1 bachelor or bachelorette and he or she asks 3 single contestants questions right and they are behind some wall and at the end the 1 person has to choose 1 out of the 3 and there's all expense paid date at the end." "Yup that's the one, and they're doing a special show here in Canada and it happens to be here in Toronto. So you comin'?" "You bet I am!" Sadie squealed then continued. "You know what that means Mase?" "Shopping!!" The both said in unison. Jude just sat there and listed to them bowing her head and shaking it thinking 'What did I get myself into?'
Jude and Mason left Sadie's office and walked into the lobby and sat down on the comfy sofa. "Mason, I can't believe I let you talk me into this!" Jude began. "Aww, c'mon Jude it'll be fun! Think of it as a little adventure." "How is being on dating game show an adventure and being set up on a blind date that I may not even win?" "Hun, think of it as a mystery date. You know wondering who's behind that door. You never know you may find another Tommy Quincy." Mason said smirking. "Whatever Mase." Jude simply replied. "Look Jude. I gotta go work on a song right now. If you need me I'll be in studio C. 'kay?" "See ya!"
Jude sat quietly by herself in the lobby and began to contemplate about the whole dating game show thing and Mason's comment earlier. She knows that Mason is only trying to help being the great best friend that he is. But to find another Tommy Quincy, it's impossible. Jude knows deep inside that no one will ever replace him. She also knows that he's not ready for commitment, but is she herself ready. When Jude goes on other dates she finds herself always comparing them to 'Him.' The hair, his beautiful blue pool eyes, the touch of his rough but gentle hands, his scent and the warmth that she always feels from him when they're embraced in each others arms. Her mind slowly drifts further in thought about his kisses and how well that Tom really knows her, he is the only one that gets her. Jude mulls over the other women that he has dated, the 'skanks' as she likes to call them, well except for herself of course and she know that they're not good enough for him. As Jude carries on in deep thoughts she brings her hand up to the charm on her necklace and rubbed it between her fingers and wonders 'Will our two hearts ever be brought together to become one.' Jude heavily sighs and continues 'Maybe this date thing won't be so bad after all, I mean it's only 1 show and who know I may not even be chosen.'
In studio A
"Hey T!" Kwest called out. "Yea" "I'm gonna head on out now if you don't need me. Sadie and I are goin' out tonight." "Sure no prob man. So how are you and Sades doing anyway?" "Great!" Kwest replied with a big smile on his face, and then continued "It's nice having someone steady in my life, you should try it sometime." "Bye Kwest!" Tom replied glaring at his best friend.
Tommy sat in his chair with his head lolled back and began to reflect too about this dating thing that Kwest got him involved him. Tom knew he meant well and that Kwest always had his best interest at heart. He didn't feel right about any of this, to find have someone else steady in his life who wasn't Jude was just wrong. Really the only person to keep Tom's life steady was Jude, but was he really ready for a commitment to her and was she ready for one because she's still so young. He closes his eyes breathing in deeply and reminisces about Jude, her golden blonde tresses, her sparkling blue eyes, her sweet scent, the soft touch of her hands running through his hair, the kisses she gives from her full soft lips, the one woman who truly gets him and sees him for the real person that he is. Tom's mind brings him back to the other men that Jude has dated, and begins to clench his fists. They will never be good enough for her, but then again he always thought that no other man was worthy to be with her, except he always felt that he too did not deserve someone as special as her. Tommy looks down to his chest pulling out the charm on his necklace and looks at it intently 'Maybe Kwest's idea is not too bad. I know I don't deserve to be with Jude.'
Moments later Jude walks into studio A and sees Tommy laid back and relaxed into his chair. She smiles shyly and tip-toes quietly to him and places a soft bet sweet kiss on his lips. With his eyes remained closed he deepens the kiss and pulls her onto his lap. As they both finally pull away to catch their breath they great each other with "Hi."
"So you have anything to work on girl?" Tom asks after his breathing has calmed down. "No." Jude simply replies. "I was just wondering if I could go home if you don't need me for anything else today. I'm kind of beat," she continues hoping he won't further the conversation still feeling awkward about the whole dating game show. "Are you feeling ok?" He asks with concern. "Ya, I am. Like I said just tired." "No, you can go home. I'll just see you tomorrow." Tom answers but relieved he didn't have to work with her for the rest of the day especially with his thoughts on the dating game show. "Ok, bye Tommy." "Bye Big Eyes." Jude gives Tom one more kiss and leaves for the day wanting to go home and relax so she can push all her thoughts of the day's events aside. At least until she meets with Mason and Sadie for shopping before the show.
Skipping ahead to Thursday September 13th
At the shopping mall
Sadie and Mason had woken up Jude early that morning to get a head start on the shopping. You know before all the good stuff is gone. "Wake up sunshine!" Mason barged into Jude's room. "Ugh! No, need more sleep!" Jude muffled with her head under her pillow and topped off with her thick comforter. "C'mon Jude we need to go shopping to find you the perfect outfit for your date." "No we don't I have enough clothes just look through my closet! And you know how I hate shopping!" Jude shouted back still covered up. "Is she up yet?!" Sadie came in bouncing in the room happily." "Nope not yet." Mason said. "Do you two idiots know what time it is?!" "Yes, 8 a.m." Mason and Sadie answered. "Are you two out of your minds?!" Jude questioned with the intent to strangle the two shop-a-holics. "Yes!" They both quickly replied with evil grins upon their faces. "Ready…1…2…" they whispered, then they yelled "3!!" and pulled the blankets off of Jude. And there she laid on her stomach in her black boy shorts and white T with the pillow tightly held over her head. "Up, up!!" Sadie yelled. Jude finally gave "Fine!" But you two are buying me breakfast before we hit the shops!" "Whatever gets you up hun is fine with us as long as we get to the mall," Mason said and headed down the stairs waiting with Sadie for Jude.