Unfinished Business Chapter 11: The Call, an instant star fanfic

Chapter 3 - The Call

Jude in the airplane

Stewardess: "Oh my God, you're Jude Harrison!" she said stating the obvious.
Jude looked up to meet the face of the beautiful, young woman.
Jude: "Yes."
Stewardess: "Oh my God, my boyfriend is a huge fan of your music. Would you mind giving me an autograph?"
Jude: "Not at all." she took out a piece of paper from her purse and signed it.
Stewardess: "Thank you so much. Is there anything I could get you?"
Jude: "No, thank you. I'm fine." she turned her head to the window again focusing on the clouds outside. The Stewardess still stood there looking amazed at the famous star.
Stewardess: "If you need anything just call me. It's a long flight until London."
She noticed Jude was million miles away and decided to leave her alone.

Jude Harrison had made what seemed like the biggest decision of her life. She was going on a world tour all alone. She didn't say bye to anyone. She gave Georgia the Ok, packed a couple of things and left for the airport. She didn't want anyone with her. She needed this time to herself. To reflect on everything that had happened. Deep in thought her mind raced back in time.

Flashback: The Return From The Lodge

Georgia: "Oh my God I am so happy for you two."
Kwest: "Congratulations, Jude you managed to tie the old dog down after all."
Jude and Tommy smiled as everyone they loved gave them approving hugs and the woman admired the ring.
Georgia: "Come on, us girls need to have a private talk." she giggled as she motioned for the women to follow her. Tailing behind her were Jude, Sadie, Kat, Amy, EJ and Victoria.

Amy: "So how did he do it?" she asked anxious.
Jude smiled: "He took me to the lodge where I had taken him for his birthday, had candles set up everywhere and huge poster hanging asking me to marry him." she gushed as she remembered the day perfectly.
Sadie: "Oh my God that is so romantic."
Victoria: "Oh honey, I am so happy for you. Now my youngest is getting married and doesn't have to live with her boyfriend out of wed-lock." she said as she walked over to Jude and hugged her whole-heartedly.
Jude: "Thanks mom. I love you."
Victoria: "I love you too sweetie. But I have to go. Nick is taking me out to dinner."
Jude: "Oh Ok. Tell him I said hi."

Victoria said her goodbyes and left.

EJ: "Ok now to more important things. How was the sex?"
Everyone broke out into laughter. Georgia punched EJ's arm.
EJ: "What? It's not like you all weren't thinking the same thing."
The women stopped laughing and turned to Jude.
Jude blushed a little: "What?"
Sadie: "Oh come on sis. You guys live together. You spend weeks away from civilization. Don't expect us to believe nothing is going on."
Jude: "Ok fine. Yes, it happened on his birthday."
EJ: "Oh my God I knew it. You both were too happy when you came back. I am surprised though."
Kat: "Jude, you didn't tell me?"
Sadie: "Come on, how was it?"
They all pressured. Jude smiled.
Jude: "EJ, why are you surprised?"
EJ: "Oh come on, the way you two have been dancing around each other for the last 2 years I'm surprised he didn't knock you up the first month."
Georgia punched EJ again, this time harder.
Jude laughed: "Knocked me up? EJ you have such a way with words."
Georgia: "She didn't mean it like that."
EJ: "That's exactly the way I meant it." she corrected. Jude laughed at her bold statement. She loved EJ's honesty. It was refreshing in this business.
Sadie: "Enough. You can't keep us guessing any longer. Jude, how was the sex?"
Jude: "It was Ok."
Amy: "OK? Just Ok?"
Jude: "Ok fine. It was earth-shattering, mind-blowing, bittersweet, amazing. It was the best night of my life."
EJ: "I knew it." she declared throwing her hands up in the air.

The women went on laughing and giggling. They talked and looked at the ring. Jude even found out they had a bet going that Tommy was going to propose. EJ won. That wasn't a big surprise knowing EJ is in everyone's business all the time.

Days went on and Jude and Tommy finally finished they're Duet Album.
Tommy: "Finally done."
Jude threw herself on the couch in the studio, exhausted.
Jude: "Finally being the operative word."
Tommy walked over to the couch and did the same.

The door opened and Georgia walked in.
Georgia: "Hey lovebirds, how is the album going?"
Tommy: "It's done."
Georgia walked inside the studio and sat down: "You mean to tell me that the whole album is finished?"
Jude: "Yes."
Georgia: "Wow. You guys are an amazing team. Always full of surprises."
Tommy: "Don't we know it?" he smiled and leaned in to kiss Jude. Georgia got up to leave.
Georgia: "I'll get EJ to plan the release party as soon as possible."

Neither Tommy nor Jude paid any attention to her. Both were to wrapped up in each other. Entwined in love and caught up in the moment.

End of Flashback

The plane landed and Jude Harrison made her way to luggage pick-up. Finally finding her suitcase she picked it up and went on her way to find a taxi. 40 minutes later she was at her hotel all checked in. The phone rang snapping Jude out of her web of thoughts. She picked up the receiver and walked over to the window.

Jude: "Hello?"
Person: "Jude? Please don't hang up." the person pleaded.
Jude's mind began racing as she heard the oh so familiar voice. "What am I going to do? Do I hang up? " she thought to herself.
Person: "Jude? Are you there?"
She just stood there not being able to say a word.

Chapter 5 Now and Forever

Jude's throat clogged up instantly at hearing his voice. Unstoppable tears burned her eye lids.
Person: "Jude? Please say something. We have to talk." the voice on the other side of the cord pleaded.
Jude: "I can't. Tommy, please don't call me." she managed to say in a voice just above a whisper.
Tommy: "Jude, please let me explain." he said.

Jude shut her eyes listening to his voice. The tears streamed down even harder now. She couldn't bear to hear his voice. The voice she had fallen in love with. The same voice she had woken up to for the past 2 years. Without hesitation, Jude hung up the phone. A minute later it rang again. She looked at the receiver she had thrown on her bed but she didn't bother walking over to it and picking it up knowing it was Tommy. She wouldn't hear of his excuses any more. She was done with all of that. It was time to start fresh. She walked over to the balcony door and slid it open. Than she walked out and sat down on one of the chairs looking out into the beautiful city of London.

Flashback To The Release Party

Tommy grinned as he watched Jude walk out of the bedroom. She looked mesmerizing. She wore a black, string-strapped, knee-high dress that showed off just the right curves. The necklace Tommy had given her for her 18th birthday hung down her cleavage. Her hair had been curled and pinned up as a few strands surrounded her face. To top it all off her engagement ring shone on her finger.

Jude: "What are you thinking, Quincy?" she said smiling when she saw the look on Tommy's face.
Tommy: "Just that I am the lucky guy who gets to hold your hand tonight. If you weren't going out with me I would never let you leave the house with that on. You look really beautiful."
Jude smiled and advanced towards him: "Hm. I agree. You are pretty lucky. And if I can say so myself, you look pretty dashing yourself." she joked.

Tommy was wearing a black suit and a royal blue, button up shirt. The top three buttons were unbuttoned. His hair in his usual wear. Jude could smell his cologne. She loved it on him. It made her want him so much more. The way he moved, smelled, even looked at her gave her all the more reason to marry him. She couldn't imagine life without Tommy Quincy.

Tommy: "Well thank you." he bowed in an old-fashioned way. "Oh and am I that lucky? What about you?" he said standing straight up again.
Jude: "Hm me? Yeah, I guess I did pretty good myself reeling you in."
Tommy smiled and pulled her closer. He lifted her head up with his hand under her chin. Overwhelmed with love for the woman in his arms he pressed his lips against hers.

Half hour later they arrived at G Major. The party was at full speed. Music baring out of the speakers. The dance floor filled with couples dancing to one of they're slow songs. They're posters plastered all over the walls.

Kwest and Amy spotted them and walked over.
Kwest: "Hey beautiful." he gave Jude a hug and gave an approving look to Tommy.
Kwest: "Sorry man, Jude overshadows your beauty." he joked.
Tommy: "Hey Amy, enjoying yourself?" he asked after Jude and the young girl released each other from a hug, ignoring Kwest's last remark.
Amy: "Yeah, it's amazing."
Kwest: "Well we know you guys have to mingle, so Amy and I will go hit the dance floor."
Tommy: "Ok man, catch up with you later."
Amy and Kwest walked over on the dance floor and embraced dancing to the slow beat.

Kwest: "I can really get used to this." he whispered in her ear.
Amy: "Used to what?"
Kwest: "You and me. Having you around."
Amy smiled: "I already have."
As the music kept playing Victoria and Nick made they're way to the dance floor too.

Nick: "You look beautiful tonight."
Victoria: "Thank you."
Nick: "You must be very proud of Jude."
Victoria looked at her daughter over Nick's shoulder as tears welled up in her eyes.
Victoria: "She's come a long way. She's become an amazing, young woman."
Nick: "A woman you raised. She is who she is because of you." he complimented.

Victoria smiled. She really loved havening Nick around. He made her feel special. He made her feel alive again. Nick felt the same for her. After his wife's infidelity and a bitter divorce he almost gave up on love until this woman walked into his life. Even though both wanted to protect themselves and not get hurt again they couldn't help falling in love.

Jude sat down at a table as Tommy left to get them something to drink. Georgia and Andy approached her.

Georgia: "Hey Hun, where's Tommy?"
Jude: "Hey. He went to get something to drink." he got up of her chair and hugged the woman that had become a second mom to her. Andy was next.
Andy: "The album is amazing. There is not one song that I don't like."
Jude smiled. She liked Andy and he did wonders with Georgia. She was happy. Andy was the kind of guy that says what's on his mind. He doesn't care if you don't want to hear it which is what makes his opinion so much more important.
Jude: "That means a lot coming from you."
Andy smiled knowing what Jude was referring to.
Andy: "Well I don't know what you're talking about." he joked.

Georgia and Andy said they're see-you-laters and left. Tommy was swarmed by reporters and photographers. Jude saw Sadie and Jason walk in.

Jude: "Hey sis and my favorite brother-in-law." she smiled as she embraced both of the people standing before her.
Jason: "Favorite brother-in-law? More like only brother-in-law." he smiled.
Jude: "So Sadie, how are you feeling?"
Sadie looked down at her belly: "How am I feeling? Look at me! I look like a whale, my feet hurt, I am craving chocolate ice-cream, and I am only 3 months pregnant." she complained. Jude and Jason both looked at each other and laughed.

Sadie had gained a lot of weight during this pregnancy. She was very moody and opinionated. She was very lucky to have Jason.

Jason: "Come on Sadie, I am sure we can find you some ice-cream. Let's go find a table." he said when he was done laughing. He lead her to a table and she sat down. Jude couldn't help but think how lucky she and Sadie ended up being. Both had guys who loved them more than anything. Who would have done anything for them.

Her thoughts wondered to Kat and Jamie. Her two best friends weren't going to be at this event. They were both at college and had finals the next morning so they couldn't drive out for the party. Jude was soon snapped out of her thoughts when she saw EJ speed walk all over the room and finally clime on stage.

EJ cough: "Ladies and Gentleman. We are all here for a special occasion. The release of Jude and Tommy's duet album 'Now and Forever'." everyone clapped as Jude and Tommy made they're way on stage.
EJ went on: "Without further ado, here they are performing they're new hit." the young, energetic woman walked off stage and the lights dimmed.

Jude grabbed her guitar and walked over to the microphone which had been placed next to the piano. Tommy took a seat at he piano and moved the microphone to his lips. He hit the first couple of keys as his music filled the air. Then Jude's voice followed the soft music.

Jude: "Now and forever is how things are going to be,
I am running home where you are waiting for me.
You picked up the pieces when I gave up hope,
Gave me a hand to grab and pulled me up the rope."

Tommy: "We were destined to be I see it all so clear,
I don't want you anywhere but here.
You glued me together when I fell apart,
You opened my mind and broke through my guard."

Both: "Now and forever what comes doesn't matter,
All I need is you to make it through the rough weather.
You're my silver lining when I am under sea,
Now and Forever in your arms is where I am meant to be."

Tommy: "Doesn't matter where or when the storm blows,
You're the one for me, my heart shows.
I'll protect you from harm, sorrow and pain,
You're the only one that keeps me sane."

Jude: "Running through the fog trying to get away,
But I couldn't escape you cuz my heart wanted to stay.
Longing overcomes me every time you smile,
It brightens my day even if only for a while."

Jude: "Now and Forever you said we'd be,
I know you love, me I can see.
Your touch fills the gap that was once in my heart,
I would die if we were apart.
You are the one for me I know its true,
Simply stated I am in love with you."

Tommy: "Now and Forever I promise you here,
Give me your hand I need to know you're near.
My heart races with every step you take,
I love you more each day with every move you make.
Now and Forever time will tell,
Together we've left our protect shell."

Tommy finished the song with a few soft keys. The room was quiet. Everyone could feel the emotion that ran through the two artists. The love they had burning for each other. Jude sat her guitar on top the piano as Tommy got up and stepped closer to her. He pulled her near and kissed her fully on the lips in front of everyone. The room broke out into applaud.

End Of Flashback

Jude got up from the chair and walked back inside her hotel room. She grabbed her keys to the hotel room and purse and was out the door.