Guys on the last chapter it said Chapter 6……..it's not….I made a mistake. It was chapter 4 so like originally planned here is chapter 5. I'm really sorry. Hope u enjoy this next part. I absolutely love the comments.

Chapter 5 - Stranger

Kwest: "Oh man. Have you figured things out yet?"
Tommy: "Not even close. I know I love Jude but I am so confused. It's like I have this little doubt in my head, you know?"
Kwest: "No, I don't. Man as your best friend, as someone who's seen you in the worst and best of times, Jude is it. It doesn't get any better than her. I saw the way you always tried to protect her, acting like she only belonged to you. She made you grow from a boy to a man. I know you still love her, you don't have to tell me that. Question is, what do you want? You better decide soon because she might not be around for much longer."
Tommy: "And how do I do that? How do I figure everything out? I don't even know where to start. I have these feelings and I don't know what to do about them. They make me act impulsively and I can't seem to control them."
Kwest: "You better learn how to."

There was silence. Both men were out of words. Things were happening that were bigger than either one of them could handle. Tommy finally spoke up.
Tommy: "I am scared." he simply said. Tommy Quincy hated showing his true emotions. He hated being vulnerable but that didn't change the fact that he was. Kwest turned to his lost friend. He had never seen him so messed up.
Kwest: "Of what?"
There was another long pause. Tommy got up and walked over to a wall that had hundreds of framed pictures. He stopped in front of one that was of him and Jude. He looked at it closely, pain welt up inside of him.
Tommy: "Of losing her, mostly. Of life without her. In my heart she is the one. But my head is not so sure. I screwed up Kwest. I don't know how to fix it and I am not even sure if I want to. What if she forgives me for everything and I decide that that's not what I want? I don't want to be responsible for her broken heart again."
Kwest: "You're a coward. How can you say that? Do you remember how hard you fought for her? Don't give me this crap about being scared. Tommy you screwed things up big time. She won't forget this one. You better figure out what you want because Jude is not one to sit around and wait, especially being 3,000 miles across the world. What happened to the guy that would have done anything is his power to be with her? I don't even recognize you any more."
His words stung but Tommy knew Kwest was right. He was a coward. He was afraid. He knew he loved her but he didn't know if he wanted to spend the rest of his life with her. There was so much more out there to see and figure out.

Back to Jude

Jude was finally ready. She was going on stage. This performance would be different. It was live. If she screwed up there is not going to be a retake. She had to get everything right the first time. The coliseum went dark. The lights had been turned off. Jude walked up on stage. She heard the screams but she couldn't see the people. Her guitar was strapped around her. Green laser lights came on dancing around in the audience. They hadn't seen her yet. Slowly the music to "Temporary Insanity" came through the speakers.

Softly Jude's voice filled the air. It was still dark. The screams and roars became louder.
Jude: "Da, da, da, da, da
What just happened? Did you kiss me?
Cuz that's a place we've never been until now,
And I don't know how it's gonna be after this
do we pretend these feeling don't exist at all?
Or do we fall?
My confusion shows whenever you get so close,
I stumble, I stutter,
Forget what to say,
I'm nervous I wonder why I'm acting this way."

The spot lights drowned out the darkness. Jude stood on stage. All eyes on her. She strummed her guitar. The music filled the air accompanied by her angry voice. The beat picked up and the audience was going crazy. Jude never felt so alive. There was no denying it, this is what she was meant to be doing.

2 and a half hours later she was finished. Her second world tour was wrapped. After she got out of the shower she checked her cell. "2 missed calls." Jude flipped through her call log and saw that it had been Georgia that had called her both of those times. Before punching in the numbers to call her boss back, Jude was taken to yet another distant memory…..

Flashback To A Week After The Release Party

Tommy was in the recording booth singing "Now and Forever" while waiting for Jude to come back with they're coffees. Carrying two cups in her hands Jude walked in the recording studio and watched at Tommy. He didn't know she had returned.

"He's got quiet the talent." a voice said. Jude turned to her left. Next to her was a stranger. The woman was about 5'8" in height, weighed about 140 lbs. She had blue eyes and short, blonde hair. Wearing a business suit Jude thought she was here for Georgia. Jude smiled and turned back to Tommy.
Jude: "Yeah, he's the most talented person I know."
Person: "I am Elizabeth, by the way." she said stretching her hand to Jude.
Jude: "Jude Harrison. Nice to meet you." she shock the woman's hand.
Elizabeth: "I know who you are. Pleasure is all mine." she smiled warmly then turned back to Tommy who was still all caught up in the song.
Elizabeth: "Congratulations, I read that you two have recently become engaged."
Jude smiled and touched her ring: "Yes. Thank you."
Elizabeth never taking her eyes off Tommy. She stared at him in admiration: "You must be very proud of him. He's accomplished many things in his life."
Jude: "I am. I wouldn't be where I am without him."
Elizabeth: "Don't sell yourself short. I am sure your own talent brought you here."
Jude didn't know this stranger but she liked her. She had this honesty about her. It was so familiar.
Jude: "I am not. All I am saying is Tommy believed in me."
Elizabeth: "Is that why you're marrying him? Because he can taking you places?"
Jude turned to the woman: "No. I am marrying him because I am in love with him. I can't see myself without him. Maybe that's being too dependent on someone in your own eyes but Tommy is it for me."
Elizabeth looked satisfied: "No, not at all. I am glad to hear you say that. Tommy deserves to be happy. I've seen how you've transformed him. I like what I see."
Jude's curiosity just now kicked in: "You know Tommy?"
Just then Tommy saw Jude and Elizabeth and walked out into the studio. He looked at Jude and then went to embrace the woman.
Tommy: "Mom, what are you doing here?"
Jude: "Mom?" Elizabeth smiled.
Jude couldn't believe her ears. For the past 10 minutes she had been talking to his mother and she didn't even know it.
Elizabeth: "Can't a mother come out and visit her own son?"
Tommy: "Yeah, but you should have told me you were coming."
Elizabeth: "What? And ruin the surprise? Besides, I wanted to meet my future daughter-in-law."
Jude's face turned a shade of red. She couldn't believe what had just happened. Elizabeth saw Jude's expression and walked over to her.
Elizabeth: "And Tommy, I like what I see. She is not one of your usual bimbos."
Jude sighed, so relieved that his mother seems to be liking her. Elizabeth threw her arms around Jude and embraced her in a hug.
Elizabeth: "Welcome to the family."

Tommy's heart melted. The two most important woman in his life were getting along. His mother had hated all of Tommy's girlfriends in the past. He was astonished she liked Jude. But Jude was different. Jude was the one. His mother liking Jude meant everything to him. He watched them whisper something and then laugh.

Tommy: "What's so funny?"
Elizabeth: "Oh nothing. Anyways I have to go and check into my hotel but I'll be by later if you two don't mind."
Jude: "No, not at all."
Elizabeth: "Great. Ok then, I'll be on my way." she gave Jude another light hug and walked over to Tommy embracing him with full force.
Elizabeth: "I like her." she whispered. Tommy's mouth curved to a smile. He gave her a light kiss on the cheek and the woman left.

Just as Elizabeth had left EJ walked in.

EJ: "Hey you two. Georgia wants to see you both in her office ASAP." she said and went her way. Tommy looked at Jude to see if she knew anything about this but Jude was in the dark just as he had been. They made they're way to Georgia's office. Tommy knocked and opened the door, letting Jude walk inside before him. Georgia, as always, was on the phone. She had been writing something down while she motioned for them to come in with her free hand. They obeyed and sat down across from her. Two minutes later Georgia got off the phone and looked at the newly found couple.

Georgia: "I have some good and bad news." she got straight to the point. Jude reached out for Tommy's hand. After everything they had been through she wasn't sure if she could handle more. Tommy, for reassurance, squeezed her hand back. Georgia witnessed this.
Georgia: "Don't worry, it's nothing too bad."
Tommy released his tight grip on her hand "Ok, so what is it?"
Georgia: "First of all the industry has asked us once again to do Instant Star. Last year it was Deaf Records, the year before that it was Colonial Records and the year before that it was G Major when Jude won the contest. They want us to do it again. I agreed and the contract has been signed, Tommy I want you to be the producer. You've done an amazing job for Jude."
Jude smiled: "That's great, Tommy."
She was happy for him. Tommy loved to produce. Jude knew everything about producing thanks to him so she wasn't so depended on him anymore, when it came to music. This would bring him right back in the ball game.
Tommy: "Ok, I'll do it. BUT Jude is still number one priority. Got that?" Jude leaned in and kissed his cheek.
Georgia: "Of course."
Jude tensed up a little but when she remembered that Georgia had more news.
Jude: "So what's the bad news?"

Tommy looked at her having forgotten for a moment that there was more to come. He turned towards Georgia again.
Georgia: "Ok. Your album promotion has been scheduled. You start off in Europe then move on to China, then New York and then back here. It will be a 1 month tour. Unfortunately Jude, you're going to have to do it alone. No Tommy."
For a moment Jude had gotten excited about this tour. Traveling with Tommy alone, for the first time away from home. It was a dream come true. Now Georgia had shattered that.
Jude: "Why alone? Where is Tommy going to be?"
Tommy leaned forward from his chair closer to Georgia, looking her dead in the eyes.
Georgia coughed being intimated by his stare and than continued: "The new Instant Star winner will be announced around that time. Tommy has to get to work on that. I am sorry Jude but it's only for a month."
Tommy: "Why can't I just get to work on the new project after I am done promoting my own?"
Georgia: "Tommy you and I both know that's not going to work. Whoever wins this contest deserves to get what they worked for."
Tommy: "Georgia, I don't like this. I don't want to let Jude go off by herself."
Georgia: "Tommy, Jude is a big girl."
"They talk as if I'm not sitting right next to either one of them. Do they even know I'm still here? Uh, I see Tommy getting mad. I better step in." Jude thought as she watched Georgia and Tommy argue. His eye twitched every time he was being challenged. Every time it came to Jude.
Jude: "Guys STOP. Tommy, I'll be fine. I can handle this. Georgia, Tommy will do this. Now let's get to work." she turned to him.
Tommy looked at her as she got up off her chair and began walking towards the door. He shot Georgia another look of remorse and followed her. When they were finally in the private quarters of they're studio Tommy stopped and looked at Jude looking at the framed pictures that hung on the wall.

Tommy: "What was that about?"
Jude: "I could ask you the same question. You acted like I wasn't even in the room."
Tommy: "I was just trying to look out for you. I don't like the thought of you going all around the world by yourself."
Jude turned towards him: "I know and I don't either but when you take control like that it makes me feel like a kid. Like I can't make my own decisions."
Tommy sighed: "Jude you know I don't think of you like that. I asked you to marry me remember?"
Jude looked at the enormous ring on her finger and smiled.
Tommy: "Babe, I was just really looking forward to spending that time alone with you. Now I am stuck with some wanna-be Eden while you'll be away from me."
Jude: "I know. I wanted you to go too." there was silence. Jude finally walked over to Tommy and stopped right in front of him, looking up at him. Tommy traced his hand through her red hair.
Tommy: "I am going to miss you like crazy. A month is a long time when you're not around." he whispered in her ear.
Jude: "I know. I am missing you already." she wrapped her hands around his back and pulled him in for a passionate kiss. Tommy returned the favor pulling her against his body. After making love to her for the first time, he thought it would satisfy his hunger for her. He was wrong. He just wanted her even more. Before he was hungry for her, now he was starving.

End Of Flashback

Finally half hour later she was snapped out of her trance with her cell phone in her hand. She punched in the familiar numbers to Georgia's office. Minute later there was an answer on the other line.
Georgia: "G Major, Georgia speaking."
Jude smiled. After almost 5 years of knowing the woman she still answered her phone the same way she always had.
Jude: "Hi Georgia, it's Jude."
Georgia: "Oh Jude honey, how are you? How is the tour going?"
Jude leaned back in her chair: "I am good. I just came off stage. It was my last performance."
Georgia: "Oh that's great. When are you coming home?"
Jude was silent for a moment. She hadn't thought about that yet.
Jude: "I'm not sure. Uh, I saw you called. Anything in particular?"
Georgia: "Yeah, your contract with G Major is coming to an end. I wanted to talk to you about resigning, but we can take care of that once you come home."
Jude: "Oh Ok. Sorry Georgia but I am really tired."
Georgia: "Say no more. Go rest."
Jude: "Ok, bye." before Georgia had a chance to respond Jude had already hung up the phone.

She stood up and left for her dressing room. Once she arrived at her Hotel there were screaming fans outside of the hotel doors. When they spotted her they ran hysterically in her direction. This was the last thing Jude needed right now. One reporter caught Jude's attention.

Reporter: "Mrs. Harrison? Is it true?"
Jude stopped dead in her tracks. She turned to the reporter: "Is what true?" she asked bitterly, sick of all the rumors. She was so sick of her private life being so out in the open. What did they hear now? The reporter pushed the microphone to her face.
Reporter: "What Mark Cullman is saying? He says he has prove."
Jude couldn't believe her ears when she heard that name. She froze. Hotel security ran out and pulled her through the crowd and inside the safe quarters of the hotel. Jude thanked them and went to her room in bewilderment.
"Mark Cullman. He can't. He won't. How do they know about him?" she thought scared of what the man had to reveal about her. This was the last thing Jude needed right now. How would she explain this?