And that was that. But of course, Jude's birthday was around the corner. This was the big 1-8. With 3 days left until the huge party at G-Major, everyone was going insane trying to make it perfect. They all remembered what happened at her 16th with Shay and Eden. Yet, nobody knew what happened with Tommy and Jude, but they didn't ask. Then, there was the horrible-turned-okay lock-in on her 17th. They really did make a hit song out of that "eventful" evening.

EJ was going crazy making sure that the building looked exactly how she wanted. Jude had picked out different shades of pink for the curtains and draperies that would accompany the stage. There were flat panel tv's set up all around the studio and 4 stations where the guests could listen to the albums that G-Major had put out in the past years.

The day of the party was insane. EJ herself made sure Jude was awake, showered and fed by 10 a.m. in order for her to be at G-Major by 11 to start the long beautifying process. At 11:03, to be exact, she strolled in through one of the back doors to the studio, EJ's direct orders. Nobody messes with EJ.

"Jude! You're late!" EJ exclaimed. Jude just rolled her eyes and laughed.

"Yeah, by 3 minutes," she said, looking down at her cell phone. Just then, she received a text from Tommy.

'Come out back. I want to show you something. –Tommy'. As Jude read the message, a small smile appeared on her face.

"What are you smiling about? I need you in Studio C in 5 seconds. We need to pick out your dress, shoes, accessories, you know, the essentials?" EJ was so into her clipboard to notice that Jude wasn't even paying attention. "Jude! Are you listening! I need you in Studio C now!"

"Sorry EJ. Um, I left something in my mom's car. I'll be right back." And Jude took off to Tommy in the alley. Of course, EJ was mad, but you can't always have what you want.

Jude walked onto the platform in the alley to meet up with Tommy. He didn't hear her come out so when she put her arms around him, he jumped.

"Jude! You nearly gave me a heart attack." Tommy turned around and engulfed Jude's small body in a warm hug. He bent his head down to kiss her on the top of her head and just breathed in her scent. "Mmm, new shampoo, Harrison?"

She chuckled a bit. "Actually, it isn't mine. I ran out and so I had to use Sadie's. But I like it though, it makes my hair smooth and silky," grinning slightly. She gave him a small kiss and snuggled into his chest. Jude loved listening to his heart beat. It was the most comforting sound to her.

"So Quincy, what did you want to show me? Is it my present?" Jude said, pulling back just a little bit to see his face completely. He knew she was going to ask about her present.

"Well yes, and no. No, because I wanted to see you and hold you and hug you and kiss you," he said while placing little kisses all over her face and cheeks. Jude blushed a bit when he kissed her on her neck below her ear.

"Which gift do you want now? The small one or the medium one or the big one? I'm warning you though. The big one you won't be able to hide when you go back inside. Well, that and I didn't bring it with me." Tommy said with a confused look on his face.

"I think I will take the small one, just to be safe." Jude said, completely confident in her decision. He pulled a small box out of his coat pocket and handed it to her. Quickly, she tore the pale pink paper with bright pink polka dots off and tossed it to the floor. "Don't worry, I'll pick it up later." He just smirked at her.

"Now, before you open it, I want you to know that I got your fathers okay for this. But the choice is completely up to you. You're an adult now and I think its time for you to make decisions by yourself." Jude was nervous before, but now, her stomach was in knots. Her father okayed something to Little Tommy Q.? The guy that her dad didn't approve of? What the hell was going on?

"Okay, what's the worst it could be? It could be a ring. Oh. My. God. Tommy isn't asking me to marry him, is he?" Jude's brain was on overdrive. She couldn't help but think of all the small things that could be in the box. She took a deep breath, counted to 3, and opened the box.