The New York skyline at 5 pm should be one of the things every single person has to see before they die. The sun isn't quite setting, but it isn't that high in the sky anymore. It is absolutely amazing. Most people might take for granted what they have in their own country, but when you've never seen it before… it just makes you think. "Georgia, that is beautiful!" I exclaimed.

"Yeah, I thought so too. I figured you'd understand it." She gave me a small smile before continuing. "Anyways, hate to cut this short, but we're going to be in Manhattan in about 10 minutes, and the hotel in about the same. You need to go get everything packed up."

"Alrighty ho, just let me know when we're ready to roll." Georgia nodded and I went into the back to pack my duffle. "Shoes, red shirt, black shirt, jeans, hair dryer." I mentally checked everything off. 15 minutes later, Georgia appeared again.

"C'mon Jude, we're here."

"'Kay." I acknowledged her presence as I jammed a few other things in my bag before sipping it up.

"God, are you bringing the entire world with you?" Georgia kidded.

"Shut up!" I threw back jokingly. "So sue me, I like to be prepared. Is that such a crime?" She didn't say anything else, just put a smile on and walked away. I picked up my duffle and grunted. Maybe you should learn to pack a little lighter. I thought. I walked to the front or the bus, but before I stepped in front of the privacy curtain, Georgia stopped me.

"Jude… Be prepared."

"Georgia, what did I just tell you? I'm always prepared!"

"Uh huh." She shook her head. "If you're sure… let's go." I nodded and she led the way out of the bus. My mind registered the screams before I actually registered the people. When I stepped down the last step on the bus, it (finally) occurred to me that all these people were here for me. All of them!

"Georgia…" I breathed, not knowing what else to say.

"Told ya so." Was all she could say as she threw a grin back my way. As we walked up to the front doors, people were calling my name and holding out CD's for me to sign. I signed a few, then walked up to the front doors. It was there however, that I heard my name being called by someone… someone I definitely knew.

"JUDE!" I searched the crowd until I found who I was looking for. I dropped my duffle and ran to him. He held his arms out and I jumped into them.

"Hey Tommy." I whispered in his ear. I let him go and looked to his right and saw another sight for sore eyes. "Sadie." I flung my arms around her and held her tight. Sure, we may go at it like two angry dogs sometimes, but she's my sister, and I'll always love her.

"Surprise!" she exclaimed.

"Jude, c'mon." Georgia motioned to the building. I nodded and grabbed sadie's hand.

"Let's go! Upstairs… how did you get there?" I rushed, breathless, into the hotel, dragging Sadie with me, Tommy following. Georgia and EJ waved us into an elevator and I leaned against the elevator wall.

"Well Jude, we wanted to fly, but our wings broke, so we just walked." Sadie rolled her eyes. "We took a plane, duh."

"Well… shut up!" I pushed her a little. "I mean, why?"

"Your sister wanted to see you perform in one of your first "real" concerts, so I bought us tickets and here we are." Tommy answered.

"And you?" He looked a little confused. "Did you want to come?" I clarified.

"Of course I did Jude. I wouldn't miss it for the world."