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Jude grabs her guitar and walks into the recording booth. She puts the headphones on so that they're comfortable around her ears. She gives Kwest the thumbs up and almost immediately hears the music playing. She opens her mouth...

If I was drowning in the sea...
Would you dive right in and save me?

If I was falling like a star...
Would you be right there to catch me?

If I was dreaming of your kiss...
Would you look right through me?

On the street I'm waiting,
In my heart it's raining.

Your eyes
Are holding up the sky
Your eyes
Make me weak I don't know why
Your eyes
Make me scared to tell the truth
I thought my heart was bullet proof
Now I'm dancing on the roof,

And everybody knows,...
I'm into you...

When the music faded away, Kwest came through the headphones.

Kwest: Jude you nailed it on the first run! Why don't you go home. It's 10:30. I think Georgia is done with Tommy, so he can take you home.
Jude: Thanks Kwest. I'll see you tomorrow then.
Kwest: Jude...
Jude: Yeah...?
Kwest: Talk to him, he'll get over it. He's been like this for 6 months with her. They'll get back together.
Jude: As much as I hate hearing that, Kwest, I know your right. I'll try. Hopefully I can calm him down a little.
Kwest: O.K., well take care of yourself, and Jude...?
Jude: Yes?
Kwest: Don't forget about the meeting tomorrow morning at 9. Remember last time?
Jude laughs: Ya I do. Georgia completely blew a gasket.
Kwest laughs for a second before turning serious again: Seriously though Jude, you have to start acting more mature. Your slipping, we all see it. Just remember ok?
Jude: Ya, ya, I'll be there.
Kwest: Good, now go home and sleep.
Jude: Bye.
Kwest: Bye.

With that, Jude left eh studio in search of Tommy. Just as Jude reached Georgia's office, Tommy stepped out.

Tommy: Are you done?
Jude: Ya, Kwest is gonna finish the mix. He said I can go home.
Tommy: Since when is he producer and giving orders?
Jude temper rising: Since you've been neglecting your work and avoiding me.
Tommy: Jude I...
Jude: NO TOMMY! I'm sick of your ignoring me, not doing YOUR share of the work with Kwest, AND sulking over the fact that you and Sadie broke up AGAIN. GROW UP QUINCY!

Jude stormed off leaving a shocked and stunned Tom Quincy standing in front of GMajor.

As Jude was walking, she heard a car pull up behind her.

: Jude is that you?
Jude: What are you doing here?
: I came back for you.

Jude: Shay, leave me alone, o.k.?
Shay: Jude, I said I was sorry.
Jude: And if you remember correctly, I told you to shove it when you ruined my 18th birthday party.
Shay: Come on, your still hung up about that?
Jude: Of course I am! Why shouldn't I be? You ruined the second happiest day of my life. JUST like you ruined my first happiest day. Remember my 'Sweet 16th'?
Shay: I thought you'd be over that by now.

Just then Tommy's blue viper pulled up.

Tommy: Jude get in, I'll take you home.
Shay: Go away Quincy, can't you see, me and the lady are talking?
Tommy: Screw you Shay Shay, She's with me.
Jude: EXCUSE ME!...Did both of you forget I was here? First of all, I'm not 'with you' Quincy. Second of all, I can get home on my own thank you very much. And third of all, Shay...we're done talking.
Shay: Whatever. See you later then.

He hops into his car and drives away. when his taillights disappear, Jude gives Tommy a look that reads, "Your turn, you can leave now."

Tommy: Jude get in.
Jude: I already told you, I can get home myself.
Tommy: Jude, we both know that that's a crazy idea. Your house is about 12 miles away. And the roads are deserted.
Jude: Maybe I'll go back to GMajor and ask Kwest for a ride.

She turns around and walks back towards the studio. A few seconds later, Tommy grabs her wrist and spins her around.

Jude: Let me go Tommy.
Tommy: Jude get in my car so I can take you home.
Jude through clenched teeth just barely above a whisper: Let me GO.
Tommy: No.
Jude: Why are you acting like this?
Tommy: Because you were right back there at the studio. I've been neglecting my duties and ignoring you. All because of me and Sadie. but I've realized something when you said it.
Jude: Oh really, and what was that? You've realized that you have a brain and some of us have feelings that you like to hurt on a daily basis? (sarcastically)
Tommy (ignoring that comment): I've realized that it's you I want.
Jude: What?

Tommy: When you asked me to choose between you and Sadie, I chose wrong. It's you I want Jude. It's always been you.

When Jude didn't say anything, Tommy got worried.

Tommy: Didn't you hear me Jude? I want to be with you. Don't you feel the same way about me?

When he looked into her eyes, he saw they were empty, empty of that fiery passion they always carried. Now he saw nothing.

Tommy: Jude?
Jude: Tommy, I...I...I can't. I can't. Don't you realize? When you chose Sadie, you died in my heart. Now...hearing this...I just...can't Tommy. I can't. You’re dead to me.
Tommy: Jude...
Jude cutting him off, on the verge of tears: NO TOMMY! YOUR DEAD QUINCY! YOU’RE DEAD! YOU HEAR ME!

Before Tommy could say anything, Jude was running back to GMajor.

Kwest looked up from the switch board to find a crying hysterical Jude.

Kwest: Oh my God, Jude. What happened?
Jude: He...he happened Kwest.

Jude told Kwest everything that happened from she left Kwest earlier to where they were right then. When she finished, Jude was sitting on Kwest's lap wrapped up in his arms.

Jude had finished and was falling asleep wrapped up in Kwest. Occasionally she would hiccup from her tears that ended. All she knew is that she didn't want to leave the comfort of his arms.

Jude lifted her head and looked into Kwest's eyes.

Jude: Thank you. For everything.
Kwest: Anything for you.

Before they realized what happened, Jude's lips met Kwest's. Kwest met hers with equal force. The kiss got deeper and deeper, filling with more and more passion. In their minds, everything else was forgotten, they only saw each other.

All of a sudden, they were ripped apart. Before Jude could figure out what happened, she saw Tommy on top of Kwest.

Tommy: What the he! are you doing!
Kwest: Tommy! What are you talking about?
Tommy: You sure as he! know what I'm talking about! You know how I feel about her.
Jude: Tommy get off him!

Tommy looks up into her eyes, and instead of seeing the emptiness he saw before, he saw hurt, anger, frustration, and rage. He slowly got off Kwest and walked over to Jude.

He touched her shoulder and she flinched as if she'd been struck. Tommy saw this and slowly backed away, his eyes were filled with tears.

Tommy: Jude...I...
Jude: DON'T GIVE ME ANY OF YOUR BS TOMMY! YOU HAD NO RIGHT TO DO THAT!
Tommy: Jude I didn't mean...
Jude: Didn't what? Didn't mean to almost beat your best friend because I may like him and not you! Grow the he! up Quincy.

They sat in silence for a minute before someone spoke.

Jude spoke with her eyes still on Tommy: Kwest, can you give me a ride home?
Kwest: Sure, I'll go get my car and meet you out front in 5 minutes.

Kwest did all but run out the door trying to avoid Tommy and his gaze.

Tommy: Jude talk to me.
Jude: I can't Quincy, not when you’re getting way out of line.
Tommy: Me! I'm not the one making out with my producers best friend. How could you Jude?
Jude: I did because I can. Is that alright enough for you?
Tommy: Jude your being immature...
Jude: OH I'M being immature. Look in the mirror Quincy. I'm not the one who’s jealous.
Tommy: How am I jealous?
Jude: You’re jealous because I LIKE Kwest and not YOU! (Jude points to Tommy)

As soon as she finished talking, Jude hears Kwest honk his horn.

Jude: See you later.

She grabs her coat and runs out to meet Kwest and his Bentley. As soon as she sits down, Kwest peels out of the parking lot and goes toward Jude’s home.

Jude gets home at 12:39 to find no one home. There are two notes on the fridge, one from her mom saying that an unexpected meeting had come up. She'd be back in a couple of days. The other was from Sadie, saying that she's staying over a friends house (ya right) she'll be home tomorrow, and also that there's some pizza in the fridge left over for her.

She didn't realize how hungry she was until she found out about teh pizza. She grabbed a slice and climbed the stairs to her room.

When she got to the room, she had finished the slice. She shrugged of her coat and let it fall on the floor. She climbed into bed not even bothering to change her clothes.

As she drifted to sleep, she remembered when she made Tommy choose between her and her sister. She grabs her coat and runs out to meet Kwest and his Bentley. As soon as she sits down, Kwest peels out of the parking lot and goes toward Jude’s home.

Jude gets home at 12:39 to find no one home. There are two notes on the fridge, one from her mom saying that an unexpected meeting had come up. She'd be back in a couple of days. The other was from Sadie, saying that she's staying over a friends house (ya right) she'll be home tomorrow and also that there's some pizza in the fridge left over for her.

She didn't realize how hungry she was until she found out about the pizza. She grabbed a slice and climbed the stairs to her room.

When she got to the room, she had finished the slice. She shrugged of her coat and let it fall on the floor. She climbed into bed not even bothering to change her clothes.

As she drifted to sleep, she remembered when she made Tommy choose between her and her sister.

Flashback

Jude and Tommy were in the studio mixing her latest song. Jude was sitting in her wheelie chair spinning back and forth. She was dressed in ripped, faded jeans, and a black tank top, jean jacket, and black converses. She was bobbing her head to her song Me Out Of Me that was playing in the background.

Tommy was in his chair playing with buttons on the switch board. Kwest left a half hour earlier to take his mother to the hospital for an appointment.

When the song ended, they sat in silence for a minute.

Tommy: Well, (breaking the uneasy quiet) it's done. We only have a few songs left then your album is complete.
Jude (smiling): That's great. I can't wait to finish it. I never could have done this without you.

She took his hands and held them in hers.

Tommy: Jude I can't. (he pulls his hands away) I'm with Sadie.
Jude: Tommy, please. Tell me you’re kidding. You don't actually like Sadie do you?

She waited for him to answer. He didn't.

Jude: Do you Tommy?
Tommy: I don't know. Why are you asking me?
Jude: I want to know Tommy, I want to know. Do you want her Tommy, or do you want me?
Tommy (he turns to look her straight in the eye): You're making me answer that? You want me to choose? (his voice rising)
Jude: Ya Tommy. (standing up) Choose, me...or Sadie.
Tommy (just below a yell, stood up): Fine! I choose Sadie o.k.? Happy I chose?

Just when he realized what he said, it was too late to take it back.

Tommy: Jude I didn't...
Jude: Save it Tommy. You told me what you felt about me. You don't want me. I understand.

She grabs her notebook and goes to leave.

Jude: Have a nice life with her Quincy. Call me when you set a wedding date.

With that she left the studio. Tommy didn't move. He just stared after her. He knew it would be pointless. She wouldn't listen to him, she walked out of his life...forever.

Jude called a cab, and got home in less than 20 minutes. She stormed through the front door and headed upstairs to her room. When she reached her room, she slammed the door and fell on her bed in tears.

A few seconds later a soft know came at her door.

Jude: Go away.

The door opened. Sadie walked in.

Sadie: Jude? What's wrong? What happened?
Jude: YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED? YOU HAPPENED SADIE! HE CHOSE YOU! NOT ME!
Sadie: What are you talking about?
Jude: TOMMY! HE CHOSE YOU OVER ME!
Sadie: I'm so sor...
Jude: Don't say it. You’re not sorry. We both know it. Now get out.

Sadie didn't bother arguing. She just left and closed the door.

End of Flashback

Jude drifted to sleep around 1:57 in the morning. She had a fitful dream about something. She couldn't quite remember.

Later, she was being shaken awake.

Jude: 5 more minutes mom.
Tommy: If I was your mother, you'd have been up quite a while ago.

Jude just groaned and put her pillow over her face.

Tommy: Come on Jude, we've gotta get to the meeting.
Jude: How'd you get into the house? I know Sadie didn't let you in. She's not here.
Tommy: She gave me a house key remember? Now I can come in when ever I want.
Jude: Do you know how creepy that sounds?
Tommy: I know, that's why I said it.
Jude: Go away Quincy, leave me alone.
Tommy: I can't, you have a meeting at 9:00.
Jude: What time is it now?
Tommy looks at his watch: 8:32.
Jude: Go downstairs, let me get ready.
Tommy: Fine, but hurry up.

Jude climbs out of bed and closes the door when he leaves. Ten minutes later Jude comes down the stairs. Tommy's jaw drops in awe.

Jude is dressed in a blue skirt that ends a few inches above the knees, a white halter top, and flip flops. her hear is messily thrown up, and she had light makeup on.

Jude: What?
Tommy: Um, nothing, just that,...for someone who's not a morning person, looks GREAT!
Jude: Thanks, but I'm still not talking to you.
Tommy (a little sad): Alright.

They head out to the car where it was sitting. Tommy opens the passenger's side door so that Jude can get in. Then he climbs into his seat. Within minutes Tommy as parking the car in the GMajor parking lot.

When Jude went to grab the car door handle, Tommy grabbed her wrist lightly.
Tommy: Jude, I'm sorry. I truly am. I don't know what I was thinking when I chose Sadie over you.
Jude: Well, it's too late now o.k.? You heard what I said to you last night when Shay left.
Tommy: But I don't believe it. And I know you don't either.
Jude: Nothing you can say will change anything now O.K.? So go be with Sadie. You know you want to. You chose her, remember?
Tommy: I told you I didn't mean it.

But Jude had already left and was at the main doors of the studio.

Tommy POV: Why won't you understand? I never meant to say anything to hurt you. I have to get her back somehow. She means more than anything. More than life itself. If I have to prove that to you I will.

Tommy then followed Jude into Studio A where Kwest was waiting for them.

Jude: Hey Kwest.
Kwest: Hey Jude. Uh, hey Tom.
Tommy: Hey man.

Kwest eyes Tommy suspiciously.

Kwest POV: What's with him today? He's acting strange. Something's definitely up.

Kwest: So what are we doing today?
Jude: Well, did you finish mixing last night?
Kwest: Ya, do you wanna hear it?
Jude sits in her usual chair: Of course. Run it.

Kwest puts in the track and presses play. They sit in silence while they listen to Jude's voice come through the speakers and fill the room. Jude looks at Kwest who's playing with the buttons, then at Tommy who's staring intensely at her.

Jude: What? (breaking the silence so sudden that Kwest falls out of his chair)

Jude and Tommy start laughing.

Kwest get up mumbling something inaudible under his breath.

Kwest: Not funny guys. Totally not cool.
Jude: Of course it was funny. But I'm sorry (putting a hand on his knee)

Out of the corner of her eye she saw Tommy go red. She smirked at the thought of HIM being jealous of KWEST.

Kwest: What are you smiling about?
Jude: Nothing (shrugs) it was just funny that's all.
Kwest: Whatever.

When Kwest settle back into his chair and placed headphones on his head, Jude turned to Tommy.

Jude: What?
Tommy: What do you mean by 'What?'?
Jude: Why are you staring at me?
Tommy: I wasn't (he turns to the switch board and fiddles with a dial.)
Jude: Don't act stupid Quincy.
Tommy: Who said I was?
Jude: Come on, we both know you want something. What is it?
Tommy sits back and puts his hands behind his head: Nothing O.K.? Will you just stop with the interrogation?
Jude: I'm no interrogating you. I just want to know why I'm getting a stalker stare from your direction.
Tommy: You know what? (standing up) I'm leaving. You can stay and work with lover boy!
Jude: TOMMY!
Tommy: Bye Jude.

Tommy leaves.

Jude: AAAAAAAAHHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

Kwest throws off his headphones and whips around.

Kwest: What's wrong?
Jude: HIM! I HATE HIM! I WISH HE WOULD DIE OF THE PLAGUE!
Kwest: You don't mean it. You’re just frustrated.
Jude: I DO MEAN IT! YOU KNOW THAT! WE BOTH DO!

Just then Georgia comes charging in.

Georgia: Jude Harrison! You missed the meeting AGAIN!
Jude: Oh my God! I'm so so sorry Georgia. I completely forgot.
Georgia: You have to be more responsible! I'm putting you on probation.
Jude: What? For how long!
Georgia: Six months.
Kwest: Georgia, it's actually my fault. I was talking to her and lost track of time. So if anything, I should be the one getting punished. Not her.
Georgia sighed: Fine. Jude, you’re off probation. But,...be more careful.
Jude: Again I'm sorry. It won't happen again.
Georgia: It better not.

She leaves the two of them alone. When she was out of hearing distance, Jude turns to Kwest and jumps into his arms.

Jude: Thank you, thank you, thank you. You saved me back there.
Kwest: Like I said. Anything for you.

Without notice, Jude kisses him full on the lips. A shocked Kwest doesn't pull away though. He just joins in with her passion.

Kwest POV: I should help more often, I could get used to this. Tommy doesn't know what kind of girl he's missing out on. Wait,...where is Tommy?

Kwest pulls away: Where's Tommy?
Jude: Don't know. Don't care.

Jude spaces off for a second before grabbing her guitar.

Jude: I just had an idea for a song.
Kwest: Alright, let's hear it.

Jude walks into the booth and sits up. When she was ready, she starts strumming her guitar.

You said you didn't need me (but you did)
You said you didn't want me (but you do)
It's kinda like a comedy
Well first you kiss me then you say we're through
I say you got some issues (yeah ya do)
Some things you gotta work through (really do)
It's sorta like a talk show, no wait a freakshow
When the freak is you

I'm the smoke from your fire
I'm that lie you can trust
I'm the chord on your guitar
I'm that girl you can't shut up
I'm the blood you might need in your car when you speed
In that cigarette you breath
You can't get rid of me

You said I wasn't funny (but you laughed)
You said I couldn't drive fast (then you crashed)
Funny how it works out
With your big mouth
You'll always get it back

You thought you had me worked out (your not deep)
Mr. "I Screw About" (your still a creep)
Best you could have confessed that your a big mess
And that your so damn weak...

When she walked out of the booth, she looked at Kwest who looked solemn.

Jude: What did you think?
Kwest: I think that you need to talk to him.
Jude: Kwest,...what are you talking about? I'm talking about the song.
Kwest: And I'm telling you to go talk to him. We both know who the song's about.
Jude: Oh, Really? Who?
Kwest lifts an eyebrow: Do you really want me to answer that?
Jude: Ya,...ya I do.
Kwest: Tommy...
Jude: HA! Your WRONG!

Kwest: Jude, I've worked with you for many years. I know it's not about 'someone else." O.K. Go talk to him.
Jude ready to cry: I can't Kwest. I can't face him. I just can't.
Kwest: Yes you can. I know you Jude. I know you too much to know that you can do this. O.K. Now go find him.
Jude: O.K. Thanks.
Kwest: No problem. While you talk to him, I'm gonna find a beat for this new song. As um, gloomy as it was, it would rock with a killer beat.
Jude laughs: Thanks. I'll be back soon.

She leaves to search for Tommy. She finds him in Studio C. Which is practically a closet. When she reached the door, she just stood there staring at him. Tommy was asleep on the loveseat that barely fit in the room because of the tight space.

Jude was about to walk in when he stirred.

Tommy: You can come in. I know your there.
Jude: And how do you know that? (walking in to sit next to him)
Tommy: I'm psychic (sitting up)
Jude: Ya right.
Tommy laughs: O.K. You got me. I heard footsteps and they sounded like yours. So,...I thought it was you.
Jude: Well, anyway. I just came buy to say,...I'm sorry. I've been way out of line. I guess I'm just jealous of Sadie.
Tommy: Don't be. I'm the one who should be apologizing.
Jude: Thanks. I mean, for being there for me.
Tommy: I'll always be there for you girl.
Jude puts her head on Tommy's shoulder): Thanks. (laughs) How many times am I going to say 'thanks' today?
Tommy laughs: Until you’re all thanked out.
Jude: I've gotta get back to Kwest.

Tommy's face falls. Jude stood up.

Tommy: You don't seriously like him. Do you?
Jude: I don't know (she looked towards the lobby)
Jude: I think I do. (looks at Tommy) Oh come on. Little Tommy Q isn’t jealous is he?

Tommy stands up and looks her dead in the eye.

Tommy: What'd I tell you about calling me that?
Jude teasingly: What are you gonna do? Kiss me so that I shut up?
Tommy plays along, and pretends to think: ya, I guess that's a good idea. Come here.
Jude: You'll have to catch me first.
Tommy: That won't be hard. (stands in front of the ONLY exit) There's nowhere you can go.

Tommy closes the door and walks towards Jude.

Jude throws hands up: Oh, I'm so scared. (in mock voice) Someone please, please help me.
Tommy: You should be scared.
Jude: Someone please, please help me. Little Tommy Q is gonna kiss me. (in that playful voice still)
Tommy: That's it.

Tommy pounces towards Jude and grabs her lightly so she couldn't escape.

Tommy: I told you not to call me that.
Jude: What are you gonna do about it?
Tommy: This...

Tommy pulls her in for a kiss and meets Jude's lips with extreme force. Jude recovered quickly and matched his force.

No one heard them come in before it was too late.

: Oh my God! I can't believe you!

Jude and Tommy pull away quickly.

Jude: What are you doing here? I thought you were working today.
: I got the day off.

The person left the room in a huff. Jude ran after them before they left.

Jude: Sadie come back! It wasn't what you think!

Sadie: O.K. So I didn't see you and my boyfriend making out?
Jude: Sadie I...
Sadie: What was it then? Huh Jude? What was it!
Jude: Sadie please...
Sadie: Save it Jude. I'll see you at home.

Sadie runs to her car in tears. Jude knew that it was pointless to talk to her sister. Sadie just condemned Jude to hell.

Jude walked back to Tommy who was sitting on the couch with his head in his hands.

Jude whispers: Tommy...?
Tommy: What have I done Jude? (looks up at her) I've just lost her AGAIN. I've lost my girlfriend AGAIN.
Jude angry: You guys weren't even together Tommy! What am I Tommy? Your side when you can't have Sadie?
Tommy tried to avoid her gaze: Jude you know that's not true.
Jude: Really Tommy? You could have fooled me.
Tommy stood in front of her, anger, rising in his voice: What do I have to do to prove to you that you mean more than the world to me?
Jude: You know what you can do? Leave, and never come back.
Tommy: Jude I...

Jude was already heading back to Studio A before he could finish his sentence.

Jude stormed into the studio, blowing papers off the shelves and tables.

Kwest: Jude...what's wrong?
Jude: I'm going home Kwest. Can you give me a ride?
Kwest: Ya sure, only on one condition.
Jude: What?
Kwest: Tell me what happened when we leave O.K.?
Jude: Ya whatever.

Just then Tommy walked in with anger written all over his face.

Tommy: Jude we have to talk. I've had it up to here (puts his left hand above his head) with you walking out when I'm talking to you.
Jude: Too bad Quincy. I told you to leave. I'm gonna talk to Georgia tomorrow about getting a new producer.

Jude goes to the door but before leaving, she turns around to face Tommy. Her eyes were filled with tears, hate, loathing, and most of all...disgust.

Jude: Have a nice life Quincy, why don't you take Sadie with you. Make my life a little bit quieter.

Jude looks at Kwest: I'm ready to go now.

She glances at Tommy before marching off to Kwest's car.

5 minutes later, they're on their way to Jude's house. They haven’t' talked since they left GMajor.

Jude: Do you wanna know what happened still?
Kwest: No. I think I've got an idea.
Jude smiles weakly: Ya I guess you do. (her smile fades away) I just don't get what his problem is. It's like he likes hurting me. He was using me.

Kwest didn't say anything. He didn’t' know what to say.

Jude: GRRRR. What's with men! I just don't understand them.
Kwest: HEY! I'm not THAT am I?
Jude: Nah.
Kwest laughs: Good because I didn't think I was that bad. I mean, I may have my occasional evil streaks. Other thank that, I'm a pretty nice guy. Right?

Jude didn't answer. She was staring out the window in her own little world.

Kwest: Earth to Jude. Come in Jude. You there?
Jude: Kwest do you mind if I stay over your house tonight?
Kwest: No, of course I don't mind. Why?
Jude looks at Kwest for a second: I just don't want to go home and have to face Sadie. besides I think she already changed the house locks. (laughs nervously)
Kwest: She'll get over it. Hopefully. If not, well,...who knows. Just know this Harrison...(Jude looks at him) I'm always here for you.

He takes Jude's hand, and surprisingly she doesn't pull away.

When they finally reached Kwest's house (or more over a bachelor pad), Jude had fallen asleep. Kwest parks his car and sits in the driveway watching Jude sleep. He brushes away a looks strand of hair off her face and leans in to kiss her. Before he makes contact with her lips, Jude wakes up. Kwest freezes.

Jude: Hey (smiles), am I missing something?
Kwest: Uh, well, I...well, you were...then, um,...
Jude laughs: Come here.

Jude grabs the back of Kwest's neck and pulls him in for the kiss. After a couple minutes they were in a full make out session heading backwards up the pathway from the driveway to the front door. when they reached the door, Kwest leans Jude against the door so he could unlock the door. Once inside (by the way, the session has gotten heavier), they made their way to the couch. By then things got EXTREMELY hot and heavy. So, I'll let your imagination take it from there.

Jude woke up at around 9:30 the next morning. She took in her surroundings and realized she stayed over Kwest's house. She felt a hand on her stomach, she looked down to find her and Kwest under a blanket naked. She knew that she should feel guilty, but smiled to herself knowing her feelings for Kwest. Not Tommy. She LOVED Kwest.

Kwest: Finally you've woken up. I was afraid to move without waking you. So I decided to watch you sleep.
Jude: It's alright. I sleep like a rock.
Kwest: So I've noticed. I tried tickling you but got nothing (smiles). You could probably sleep through a nuclear bombing.
Jude: I know. I'm starving.
Kwest: Stay here, I'll get up and get you a shirt and sweatpants to wear.
Jude: Thanks.

Kwest grabbed a blanket that was lying on top of the couch and wrapped it around his waist after climbing out of the blanket Jude was using. He went up the stairs. When he came down, he was wearing just a pair of sweatpants and no shirt. He threw her a long shirt and workout pants.

Kwest: Why don't you throw those one and I'll start breakfast.
Jude: Alright.

Kwest left and went into the kitchen. Jude pulled on the shirt and pants after putting her unmentionables back on. When she finished dressing, she smelled something delicious. She followed her nose to the kitchen.

Jude: That smells good. What are you making?
Kwest: Scrambled eggs, sausage, and bacon. There's coffee made. If you don't want coffee, there's milk and apple juice in the fridge.
Jude: I'll have the coffee. I'm gonna need it. I'll need the energy for the studio today. I doubt I'll ever see Tommy again, it's Georgia I'm worried about. I need a new producer.

Kwest finished cooking and they sat down to eat. They ate in silence for about five minutes before Jude face lit up. She stared at Kwest with a huge smile on her face.

Kwest gives her a quizzical look: What?
Jude: You!
Kwest: What! What about me? Do I have something on my face?
Jude: NO! But YOU can be my producer.
Kwest: Are you sure?
Jude: Ya! I would LOVE for you to be my producer.
Kwest: Alright.
Jude: Yay! (she leans over the table to kiss him) Thank you.
Kwest: No problem.
Jude: Oh, before we go to the studio, can you stop at my house so I can change?
Kwest: Sure. But we'll have to leave now.
Jude: Alright. Let's go.

They arrive at Jude’s house in less than 10 minutes. Jude walks up to her front door and stops.

Jude POV: I hope she isn't too pissed. After all, I'm with Kwest.

Jude opens the door to find an empty downstairs. She goes upstairs to find no one there either.

Jude POV: Maybe she left.

Jude goes into her room and quickly changes and runs back downstairs to meet Kwest in his car.

Kwest: Ready?
Jude: Ya, let's go.

Kwest puts the car into reverse and backs out of the driveway. He put's the car into drive and they head in the direction of GMajor. When they arrived at the studio, Kwest stopped in front of the building to let Jude out.

Kwest: You go in. I'll be in in a minute. I'm going to park the car.
Jude: O.K.

She gives him a quick kiss before exiting the car. Before she was even 2 feet in the building she heard:

: Jude, we need to talk.
Jude: WE, don't need to do anything.
: Come on Jude, let me explain.
Jude: You've done enough explaining. Leave me alone.
: Jude, I said I was sorry.
Jude: You sound just like a broken record. 'I'm sorry Jude. Let me explain Jude.' Go away.

Just then Kwest came in. He put his arm around her waist, and looked at the visitor.

Kwest: Hey, Mr. Harrison.
Mr. H: Hello, Kwest. And please call me Stuart.
Kwest: O.K. Well...Stuart,...what are you doing here?
Stuart: I came to see my daughters.
Jude: Well you've seen one. Go find the other.
Stuart: Jude please, we need to talk.
Jude: When I'm ready to talk, I'll let you know.
Stuart sighs: Fine. Call me.
Jude: I'll try. (Jude POV: NOT!)

When Mr. Harrison left, Jude turned to Kwest.

Jude: Go into the studio, I'm gonna go to talk to Georgia.
Kwest: Alright.

She watched Kwest disappear into Studio A before turning towards Georgia's office.

Jude stops before the office door. She lifts her hand to know, but drops it when she hears her name.

Georgia: You two have to stop fighting.
Tommy: Georgia, I try. But if I say one tiny little thing wrong, she blows up.
Georgia: now you’re just being silly. You’re over exaggerating.
Tommy: ME! Georgia, come on. Miss PopPrincess acts like she's the Queen of England. When things don't go her way she...
Georgia cuts him off: ENOUGH MR. QUINCY! You will stop this right now.

Jude POV: That's my cue.

Jude knocks and the office goes quiet. The door opens a second later. Jude stands facing a beet red Georgia.

Georgia: Jude, 'morning! How are you?
Jude: I'm fine G. Do you mind if I speak with you? (she looks at Tommy for a split second) Privately?
Georgia: Uh,...ya. Sure. (Turns to Tommy) We'll finish this later Mr. Quincy.
Tommy stands up: Sure (Walks past Jude without looking at her) I'll talk to you later.

Georgia closes the door and motions for Jude to sit, then takes her seat behind the desk.

Georgia: So what do you need Jude? (In a cheery voice)
Jude: Can I have a new producer? He already works here and knows the equipment.
Georgia: Depends. Who do you have in mind?
Jude:...Kwest. And I don't mean to sound rude G. But can you think fast? I want him to start immediately.
Georgia: Why?
Jude: Well, I don't want Quincy anymore. And uh,...promise not to say anything? I don't want Tommy to find out.
Georgia: sure. I'll be quiet as a button.
Jude: Thanks. Well, me and Kwest are...

Georgia looks into her eyes and know what she meant.

Georgia: Oh. You two?
Jude: Ya.
Georgia: That's great. For how long?
Jude: Almost two days now.
Georgia: Cool. So about your producer,...Kwest...can start immediately.
Jude's eyes opened wide: Really!
Georgia: mmhmm
Jude: Thank you sooo much G!

But while Jude was celebrating, she had no idea someone was eavesdropping behind the door.

Five minutes later, Jude came out of the office BEAMING. She did all but run and jump into Kwest's arms in Studio A.

Kwest: What are you all happy about?
Jude: Well Mr. Producerperson, I'm happy about you!
Kwest: I take it I'm your producer now?
Jude: Yes! (Jude kisses him lightly a couple times) I'm gonna make sure I'm around you 24/7. If that annoys you, too bad, you'll have to deal with it.
Kwest: Sounds good. Now I know how Tommy felt.

Jude pulls away from Kwest and stares at him.

Kwest: What?
Jude: You ruined the mood.
Kwest: I did? How?
Jude: You brought HIM up.
Kwest: Oh, sorry. Well what are we gonna work on today.
Jude: Well, while you were cooking this morning, I had an inspiration. I hope you like it.
Kwest: Of course I will.

Jude smiles and grabs her guitar. She walks into the booth and gets comfortable again. She tunes up her guitar and plays a few chords.

You never lied to me not once
It's not your fault that I can't trust
It's in my past, it's in my path and I can't go there
Making a mess out of this game
To see it all go up in flames
So tired of being ruthless and reckless

Time to be your only one
To almost be your way too young
Time to crash into the sun
Time to be your 21
Time to dream that love will last
Time to drive my car too fast
Time to walk before I run
Time to be
Time to be your 21

When Jude was finished, she looked up at Kwest. But she also saw a furious Tommy behind him.

Jude: Kwest! Behind you!

Before he could turn around, Tommy punched him hard in the back of the head.

Jude: Tommy!

Jude rips off the headphones and runs towards the door, but before she reached it, Tommy ran over and locked her in. After she was locked in, he went back to punching Kwest.

Jude banged the on the door: Tommy! LET ME OUT! STOP IT! PLEASE!

Tommy didn't hear a word that she said. Jud backed away from the door and watched helplessly as Tommy pummeled Kwest. Jude then remembered that there was a phone in the booth. She ran over to it and dialed Georgia's office number.

Georgia: Hello?
Jude frantic: G, get over to Studio A QUICK with security!
Georgia: Jude what's wrong.
Jude: Tommy! Kwest! QUICK!

She hung up without hearing what Georgia was saying next, and turned around to see Tommy still on Kwest. Within minutes Georgia and security came and took Tommy away. Georgia unlocked the door to let Jude out.

Jude: Oh my god, Kwest. CALL AN AMBULANCE!

Georgia didn't answer, she was already running to her office. In about 5 minutes an ambulance and 3 squad cars arrived. An officer asked Jude questions on what had happened. Jude answered them all while watching the EMT's check on Kwest and put him on a stretcher.

Jude: I'm coming with him.
EMT: What's your relation to him?
Jude: I'm his girlfriend.
EMT: Alright, hurry in back.

Jude climbed in the back of the ambulance waiting outside. Within seconds, the ambulance rushed out of the parking lot and towards the hospital. Jude looked down at Kwest. His face was covered in blood, he had bruises on his arms. Jude started to cry.

Jude: What have I done? I did this to you. This is all my fault.

Jude jumped when Kwest spoke, she thought he was unconscious.

Kwest: It's not your fault. Tommy is just messed in the head.
Jude: I know. But if I hadn't gotten you promoted to my producer. And if I hadn't gotten Tommy fired from his job with me, we wouldn't be in this ambulance right now.
Kwest: It's ok. Maybe I get to see you more. And, uh, how does Georgia know about us?
Jude: Oh, I told her.
Kwest groaned: Jude...
Jude: What?
Kwest: I saw Tommy standing outside G's door. He must have heard you.
Jude gasps: Oh no. Kwest, I'm so so sorry. I didn't think he would find out.
Kwest: Too late for that. It's ok now.
Jude: I hope so.

She took his hand as the hospital came into view. The ambulance parked in front of the emergency door and they wheeled Kwest in. Jude had to sit in the waiting room and fill out information forms.

Kwest had given her his wallet for the information.

Jude: Address - 834 Kendall Drive, Sutton. Phone number - 873-419-3326. Social Security...

When Jude finished writing, she handed the forms to the nurse at the desk. The nurse looked up and her jaw dropped.

Nurse: You’re...you’re Jude Harrison!
Jude: The one and only.
Nurse: Can...can I have your autograph?
Jude: Sure.

The nurse gives Jude a piece of paper and pen. Jude signs...

To a Wonderful Nurse,

Jude Harrison

Jude gives him a kiss and calls a cab on her way down to the main entrance. She sits and waits for a couple of minutes before a yellow cab pulls up. She get in and gives the driver her destination.

When she arrived, she paid the driver and signed an autograph for his daughter. Then she headed up to the main desk.

Jude: Hi,...can I speak with Tom Quincy?
Officer: Not unless your either Jude Harrison or Mr. Quincy's lawyer.

Jude gave him her license, and got it back with a smile.

Officer: This way please. Oh my daughter loves you.

Jude smiles. The officer leads her into a back room where Tommy had his head in his hands. The door opened noiselessly and Jude quietly slipped in. The officer slowly closed the door behind him.

The room had dark grey walls, one ceiling light, and what Jude guessed to ba a two-way observation mirror. There was also one table with two chairs, one of which was being occupied by Tommy.

Jude spoke causing Tommy to jump: I hope you’re happy Quincy. Putting your own best friend in the hospital. What are you? Crazy?
Tommy: Jude I didn't mean to. I'm so sor...
Jude: Save all your apologies. I'm not the one who needs them. I'm sick of you Quincy. I'm sick of you, your apologies, and your lying. I've had enough.
Tommy: Come on Jude. You don't really mean that do you?
Jude: Here's your answer.

Jude turned around and left the room. When she went by the desk, the officer stopped her.

Officer: Uh, Miss Harrison?
Jude: Ya?
Officer: I was wondering if I can get an autograph for my daughter.

Jude plastered on a fake smile: Sure, what's her name?
Officer: Her name is Abby.

Jude grabbed a piece of paper and started signing until the officer spoke.

Officer: She only has a few months left. She has leukemia. This will definitely maker her happy.

Jude almost cried when she heard that.

Jude: Where is she? Maybe I can do better than signing an autograph.

The officer gave her his address on the back of a police station business card.

Jude: Do you mid if I stop by sometime today?
Officer: Of course not. I'll call my wife and it'll be a great surprise for Abby.
Jude: I hope so. Here's my cell phone number so you can call me when your ready for me to come.
Officer: Thank you so much Ms. Harrison...
Jude: Please,...call me Jude.
Officer: My name is Kristopher. I'll call you when we're ready.

Jude just smiled and caught a taxi going by. She decided to go home and change out of her clothes that had were stained with Kwest's blood.

When Jude walked into her house, Victoria walked into the living room to greet her.

Vic: Jude hunny dinner will be ready in a...WHAT HAPPENED! ARE YOU OK?

Jude started climbing the stairs: I'm fine mom, I'll explain later. I have to get changed.

When she reached her room, her cell phone started ringing.

Jude POV: What does Tommy want now? I'm sure as he! not bailing him out.

When she looked at the caller i.d., it wasn't a number she knew. So she answered it.

Jude: Hello?
Kris: Hi Jude. It's me Kristopher. We're ready for you to come back down to the station. And can you do me a favor?
Jude: Of course.
Kris: Well Abby likes it when you dress all punk rocky. Can you dress like that for her? Please?
Jude: Sure. No problem. I'll be there in a half hour or less. Depend if I can get out of my house fast enough.
Kris laughs: O.K. see you then.

They hang up and Jude gets changed. When she goes downstairs, she grabs her purse and her car keys. She tells her mom about the whole day super fast, and runs to her car.

When she pulls into the police department parking lot, she notices that some paparazzi followed her.

Jude POV: Oh well.

She walks into the station and finds Kris.

Kris: Oh good your here. Follow me.

He leads her into a lounge type room where a little girl sat on a couch. She was watching TV when they entered, and never took notice of their existence.

Also in the room was Abby's mother, who was sitting in a corner with a smile on her face.

Kris: Abby hunny, there's someone I'd like you to meet.

Abby turned around and looked at her father: Who daddy?

She saw someone standing next to Kris and turned to see Jude. Her eyes widened and a big smile spread across her face.

Abby: JUDE HARRISON! ARE YOU REALLY JUDE HARRISON!
Jude chuckles: The one and only. It's nice to meet you Abby.
Abby: I ABSOLUTELY LOVE YOU JUDE! Can I have your autograph?
Jude: Sure, here have this too.

She took off a friendship ring that she had bough a couple years ago. She handed ti to the shocked little girl.

Abby: Th...thank you! Thank you so much!

Out of the corner of her eye, Jude saw Abby's mother crying. She wasn't crying because of sadness or grief, she was crying because she never saw her daughter that happy in her whole life.

Jude looked at her watch: Oh, I have to go. (She gives Abby a hug) Call me if you need anything or (looks at Abby) you want to do anything.

Abby's mother decides to walk Jude out.

Mother: My name is Jillian, it's nice to meet you Jude.
Jude: It's nice to meet you too Jillian.
Jillian: I just wanted to thank you. You've made her so happy. I've never seen her so happy.
Jude: It really wan no problem. Just call me if you have anything to tell me or need me to do something.
Jillian gives Jude a hug: Thank you.
Jude: No problem.

Jude walks outside and heads to her car. On the way, she notices a few flashes go of in some bushes and behind cars.

Jude POV: Must be the press again. They won't find anything to put in the papers this time.

She gets in her car and heads home. When she gets there, a familiar blue viper is sitting in her driveway. But her mother's car was gone. She gets out of her car after parking it and shutting it off. She storms up the walkway and throws open the door.

Jude: DO I HAVE TO GET A RESTRAINING ORDER ON YOU!

Tommy jumps up from the couch to face Jude.

Tommy: Jude please. Let me EXPLAIN.
Jude: EXPLAIN WHAT!
Tommy: Why I overreacted.
Jude: Fine, explain. You've got 2 minutes.
Tommy: I did that Jude, because I couldn't stand losing you. Let alone to my best friend.
Jude: So basically, what you’re trying to say is that you got jealous because you weren't number one in my life, but Kwest is?
Tommy: Exactly, Jude.
Jude: O.K. Now that you've cleared that up, good bye Quincy. I want you gone. If I see you any where near my family, my friends, or Kwest, I'll get a restraining order on you.
Tommy: What about you?
Jude: Well your not my producer anymore. And you know not to come near me.

Tommy slowly nodded his head and left. Jude closed the door and sighed. She walked over to the couch and laid down. She silently began to cry tears of fear, anger, and frustration. After a while, she drifted off to sleep.

After about an hour she woke up and took a shower. After she got dressed and checked her phone, she missed one call, it was from Kwest. She decided to go to the hospital and see what was going on.

She grabbed her purse and hopped in her car. She drove to the hospital and parked in the visitors section of the parking lot.

Just before she reached the entrance, her cell phone rang.

Jude: Hello?
Tommy: Jude! You need to get down to the studio.
Jude in a panic: What's wrong?
Tommy: Your tracks were kind of misplaced. We need to rerecord them. And G wants the whole album by Saturday.
Jude: Tommy, calm down. It's Sunday. We have a week to record. I'm at the hospital, I'll be there later.

Before he could say goodbye, Jude hung up on him. She took the elevator to Kwest's room. When she reached it, she found him sleeping peacefully. She crept into the room silently and laid down next to him, resting her head softly on his shoulder.

Kwest: Took you long enough (without opening his eyes).
Jude: How did you know it was me? I could have been a complete stranger.
Kwest: I knew because of the smell of your hair. You have this...smell that no one else can get. It's nice.
Jude: I saw a little girl named Abby. She has leukemia. She was...IS my biggest fan.
Kwest: Oh, Jude (gives her a hug and kisses the top of her head). What else happened today?
Fire grew in Jude's eyes: Before I saw Abby,...I saw Tommy at the station.

Jude was silent for a minute.

Kwest: And?...
Jude: He tried to tell me he's sorry. I didn't listen. I also saw him after I met Abby.
Kwest: Where?
Jude: At my house.
Kwest: WHAT! What was he doing there?
Jude: He was in my house when I walked through the door. He wanted to explain why he over reacted.
Kwest: Oh yeah? What did he say?

Jude broke out laughing?

Kwest: What?
Jude: He said...that...he couldn't stand losing me. Let alone to his best friend. I said that he was jealous that your number one and he isn't, in my life.
Kwest started laughing: That's good. That's just hilarious. What happened next?
Jude: I told him that if he ever went near you, my friends, my family, or me, I'd get a restraining order on him.
Kwest: Good.

Jude looks at her watch: I have to go to the studio.
Kwest: Why?
Jude: Tommy called just before I reached the main entrance. He said that the tracks for my album were misplaced and I have to record them again. And G set the album date for Saturday.
Kwest: Great. Juuust great. Well I'm sorry I couldn't be there with you. Good luck.

Jude gives him a kiss before getting up.

Jude: Thanks. I'm gonna need it.
Kwest: I'll call you later. Around 7:30. O.K.?
Jude: O.K. Bye.
Kwest: Bye.

When Jude walked through the doors of GMajor, it looked like a tornado went through it. She ran to find someone, Georgia, Tommy, Mason, anybody. She found Tommy first.

Jude: Tommy what happened?
Tommy: Someone broke in last night.
Jude: How?

Tommy pointed behind him into the recording booth. Jude saw the window that was in there was broken.

Jude: Did anyone see who it was?
Tommy: No but we're gonna check the surveillance cameras.
Jude: O.K. Well we mind as well get started. Just give me a minute to sweep up the glass into the booth.
Tommy: Ya sure, I have to find your beats anyway.

Jude grabbed a broom that was in a corner and began to sweep up the shards of broken glass on the floor. When she glanced up at the window, she had to double take. As she looked up at the window she saw a piece of cloth that looked familiar. She grabbed it and shoved it in her purse before anyone saw her.

Tommy came through the speakers: Jude, you ready?

Jude didn't hear him, she was thinking.

Tommy: Jude? JUDE!
She snapped out of it: Yeah? Oh, yeah, I'm ready.

She put on the headphones and recorded for a couple of hours before she was allowed to go home.

When she did get home, she ran up to her room and locked her door. She sat on her bed and studied the piece of cloth carefully. She tried to remember when she saw the fabric. It was dark blue with black pinstripes.

She thought for about an hour before realizing whose it was. She decided to keep the person to herself. She didn't want to cause a riot at the studio. What she didn't get is why they did it, and how. At that minute she heard the front door open and close. She then heard heavy labored steps traveling around the house.

Jude became instantly scared. She ran to her door quietly and made sure that it was closed tight enough and locked. After a couple of minutes she heard the person climb the stairs. She grabbed her cell phone and got ready to call 911. Then the footsteps stopped in front of her door. She pressed 9. If she pressed 1, the police would be notified and she wouldn't have to press 1 again.

A knock came at her door. She didn't answer...another knock.

: Jude? Are you home? I saw your car in the driveway.
Jude: Oh my God. Kwest!

She ran and threw open the door.

Jude: What are you doing here!
Kwest laughs: Did I scare you?
Jude: Yeah you did, but not the point. What are YOU doing HERE? (points to the floor)
Kwest: They let me out early. I took a taxi.
Jude: Well come in. Sit down.

She ushers him into her room, sets him on her bed, then sits down next to him.

Jude: Why didn't you call me?
Kwest: I wanted to surprise you.
Jude playfully punched him: Well you did more than that. I almost called the cops on you.

Jude realized her phone was still dialing the number 9. She closed it and looked at Kwest with a shy look.

Kwest: So what happened today?
Jude: Well, you know how the tracks were "lost"?
Kwest:...yeah...?
Jude: Well, turns out...they were stolen...
Kwest: What! (standing up) When?
Jude: Last night (she whispered), someone broke into GMajor through the Studio A window.
Kwest: Nobody got hurt did they?
Jude: No. It was after everyone left.
Kwest: Who was it? Did they catch him?
Jude: Nobody knows who it was. But I have a pretty good idea.
Kwest: You do? How?

Jude grabs the piece of cloth she found and showed it to Kwest.

Jude: See this cloth? It was on the broken window sill.
Kwest: Whose is it?
Jude: I'm pretty sure that it's...

Scene switches to Tommy

Tommy is sitting at his switch board staring at the buttons. He didn't hear the footsteps or the know at the door.

: Three guesses on who you’re thinking about.
Tommy jumped: What? Oh, hey! You’re back. Where are the other guys?
: They decided to go straight home and see their families. Is..uh..Jude..here?
Tommy: No man. She's probably home.
: Alright. Nice seeing ya man. I'm gonna track her down.
Tommy: Alright. Good luck finding her.

Jude and Kwest make their way downstairs and sit on the couch.

Kwest: How did you figure it was him?
Jude: It's from the shirt he wore to my 16th party. The night he humiliated me and broke my heart.
Kwest: Well that night is long gone.

He kissed the top of her head. She looked up at him and kissed him. They got too into the kiss that Jude didn't hear the knock. But they broke away quickly when the doorbell rang. Jude popped up and opened the door. When she did, her jaw dropped and her eyes widened.

: Miss me Harrison?

Without warning, Jude jumped on him and hugged him hard.

: I kinda need to breath Jude.
Jude: Oh...sorry. OF COUSE I missed you! Did you just get back?
: Ya I did. I missed you too.
Jude: Oh my God, Speed! I'm so happy your back. Where are the guys?

They finally let go before he answered.

Speed: They decided to go visit their families.
Jude: Well it's nice to have you guys back. Come in. (Ushers him in)
Kwest: Welcome back man. (Shakes his hand)
Speed: Thanks. I was wondering, Jude can we go somewhere? I want to talk to you.
Jude: Well, I dunno (looks at Kwest) I was kinda in the middle of something.
Kwest: No, it's ok. I want to stop by the studio anyway. I need to speak to Georgia.
Jude: Ok (turns to Speed) Let's go. (Turns back to Kwest) I'll see you later then?
Kwest: Ya (leans down to kiss her) Bye. (kiss)

Neither of them noticed that when they kissed, Speed turned red with rage. Speed had come back for Jude. But now there was an obstacle in his way. He'll just have to fight harder.

Speed: Uh...Jude? Can we go now?
Jude: Uh ya...sorry. Let's go.

They walk down the walkway towards Speed's car. Speed opened the door for Jude then went around to his side as Speed backed out of the driveway, Kwest came out of the house and walked to his car. When he looked over towards Jude he smiled and waved. Jude smiled and waved back. After that Speed hit the gas and sped away.

They sat in silence for the whole ride, until Speed finally got off the highway.

Jude: Speed where are we going?
Speed: Somewhere where we can talk alone.
Jude: We could go to your house instead of going to the middle of nowhere.
Speed: My parents are home. And we're not going to the middle of nowhere.
Jude: Then where are we going?

Speed smirked and glanced at Jude: You'll see, it's a surprise.
Jude groaned and sank in her seat: Oooh, Speed, you know how I hate surprises.
Speed laughed: Ya, we both know how much of a control freak you are.
Jude also laughed: Ya, and we both know how much of a plain freak YOU are.

They both laughed as Speed pulled into a parking lot. As he put the car in park, he heard Jude gasp. He looked at her, and found her speechless.

Jude: Wow. This is beautiful. Where is this place?
Speed: It's a few miles out of town.

Speed had pulled into a parking lot for a beautiful lake. The sand around the edge was so pure that in the sunlight, it was almost blinding. The lake waters were so clean and crystal clear, that you could see the bottom.

Jude: Seriously Speed...this is...WOW!

Speed laughed and watched Jude in amusement as she took in the scenery.

Speed POV: Wow, she's so beautiful.

Jude broke away from her trance to see Speed staring at her intensely.

Jude: Take a picture, it'll last longer.
Speed broke out of his daydream: What? Oh, sorry.
Jude: What's up with all you people lately? I mean, every time I look at someone, they're staring at me.
Speed: I don't know what you’re talking about. But whatever. Let's go down to the shore.
Jude: O.K.

As they climbed out of the car, a bunch of things rushed through Speed's head. Like I hope this works. and What will she say? As they neared the shore, Jude stopped short.

Jude saw a blanket laid perfectly flat on the smooth sand. Upon that blanket was a basket and other small utensils.

Jude breathed: Wow.
Speed grabbed her hand: Come on.

They ran hand in hand to the blanket and plopped down on it.

Jude: Speed this is beautiful.
Speed muttered: Yes, you are.
Jude looked up: What?
Speed sat, talked, and ate for a while before Speed finally asked...

Speed: Jude, is there ever gonna be a chance of us getting back together?

Jude just stared unblinkingly at him.

Speed: Jude? Are you gonna answer me?
Jude: Speed, I can't. Me and Kwest are together. I love him. I can't leave him.
Speed: Jude please. You say you love him.
Jude: I do lo...
Speed: But are you IN love with him?
Jude: Speed, why are you doing this?
Speed: Because I'm in love with you, Jude. I want to be with you.
Jude: Speed, I don't know what to say, I...

Before she could finish her sentence, Speed cut her off with a kiss. Jude never felt so much passion from anyone, not even Tommy, so she gave in. Little did they know that they were followed and were being spied on.

When they finally pulled away, Jude started to panic.

Jude: Speed! No...oh God...I can't...what did I...Kwest!

Speed turned around to see what Jude was staring at in shock. He turned to see a hurt Kwest standing beneath a tree.

Jude ran after Kwest as he started to walk away.

Jude: Kwest! It wasn't what it looked like!
Kwest: Really Jude? Because what I saw was you tongue wrestling with your band's lead guitarist.
Jude: Kwest please, it didn't mean anything.
Kwest: Well, from where I was standing, it looked like it meant a lot.

Jude looked helplessly between Kwest and Speed. She finally gave up. She walked backwards into the

never hurt you. But I can see that you don't want me. And Speed how could you...?

Kwest and Speed started to run at her. Shouting something. She turned to see what they were looking at. Before she turned around, she was hit by a car and thrown a few feet down the street. By the time Kwest and Speed reached her, she was unconscious and bleeding.

The driver slowly and shakily got out of the car.

Driver: Oh my God. What have I done!
Kwest: Call an ambulance!

The driver didn't hear. They were beginning to panic.

Driver: OMG OMG OMG OMG!
Speed: CALL THE GOD DAMNED AMBULANCE NOW!

Speed then turned to Jude on the ground: Jude, come-on, wake up. Please. Don't leave me!

When Kwest looked back at the driver, they were in their car on the phone staring at Jude on the ground. When the ambulance finally arrived, Kwest and Speed had resolved their differences over Jude.

Kwest climbed into the ambulance after the EMTs had secured Jude in a stretcher.

EMT: Wait a minute, didn’t we take you two to the hospital a while ago.
Kwest: Ya, now let’s go. She’s bleeding badly.

The ambulance sped off, leaving Speed with the shocked driver. He stayed there until the police came. He explained what happened, then got in his car and sped to the hospital. When he reached the hospital, he saw Kwest in the waiting room.

Speed: Kwest….!
Kwest: She’s in surgery. I don’t know why I followed. I got jealous I guess. I just got out of the hospital and wanted to spend a day with Jude.
Speed: It’s not your fault man. I just got home from my tour with the guys. I wanted the same thing. But I never realized you were with her. No one told me. How long have you been together?
Kwest: We’ve been together for about a week and a half now.
Speed: Wow.
Kwest: I know. And you know what? I…I think I love her. I don’t know why, but I’m IN love with her. She makes me feel…How can I say it…I don’t know…She makes me feel loose, and comfortable.
Speed: Man, she got you hooked didn’t she?
Kwest: Ya I guess so.
Speed: Well I’m gonna go make some calls.
Kwest: O.K.

Kwest sat alone in the waiting room for a half hour before he came back.

Speed: Everyone’s on their way.
Kwest; That’s good.

Five minutes later a doctor came in to talk to Kwest. They walked into a different room.

Kwest: How is she? Is she ok?
Doctor: We don’t know. She’s in a coma. We don’t know how long she’ll be under.

Kwest’s face fell, he stumbled into a chair near by and dropped onto it.

(Changing Format)

Kwest chocked out, “Oh God. Please no. Isn’t there something you can do? Can’t you use a machine to see how long she’ll be under?”

“I’m sorry. There’s no telling how long. It could be days, months, weeks, or even years.” Replied the doctor sympathetically.

“O.K.” Kwest said sadly, “I have to get back. Jude’s family might be here now.”

“O.K. Well here’s my number. And I would like to have yours, so we could keep in touch.” Said the doctor.

“Uh sure.” He said.

“Oh, my name is Robin Edwards. I’ll be monitoring Jude.” She said.

“My name is Kwest Richards.”

They exchanged cards with their names and numbers. After that, Kwest left. As he approached the waiting room, he noticed Sadie, Victoria, Stuart, and Yvette were there. All were pale faced. He noticed Darius, Liam, Jamie, Portia, and Kat walking down the hall towards them. He sat in one of the chairs waiting for the group to reach the waiting room.

Kwest realized something and turned to Speed.

“Speed, did you call Tommy?” he asked.

Speed looked at him questionably, “No dude. I didn’t. I didn’t know if you wanted him here. Besides, I don’t have his number.”

“Oh O.K. I’ll be right back. Excuse me.” He shot up and ran down the hall to the parking lot.

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Blinded By Silence reviews
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