Unfinished Business

by Minela310

Jude and Tommy all the way. He wants her. Jude's confused. She wants him, Tommy's gone. Shay's in the mix. How will things work out when nature takes its course? Literally! Action packed. Completed. Pls R&R

15. Misery

Chapter 7 - Misery

Doctor Cullman opened the file and scanned the sheets. A couple of minutes later he looked up at Jude with a concerned look on his face.
Doctor Cullman: "Mrs. Harrison. I don't know how to tell you this but you are almost 2 months pregnant." he said.
Jude: "What?"
Doctor Cullman: "I guess you didn't know. Congratulations." he said cheerfully.
Jude was once again in shock.
Jude: "How can that be? I mean I don't have morning sickness, I didn't gain any weight."
Doctor Cullman: "You're a petite woman. It's all normal. You've been feeling light-headed and tired. And the weight gain will come, trust me. Some woman start showing later in the pregnancy. Others barely show at all. It's all perfectly normal."
Jude put her hand over her belly. She couldn't believe she was going to have a child. Tommy's child. Excitement started creeping up. She couldn't wait to tell Tommy.
Doctor Cullman: "If you want we can schedule you for an ultrasound right now."
Jude: "Really?"
Doctor Cullman: "Yes, of course. I'll send the nurse in with the equipment."

10 minutes later Jude was laying on the hospital bed in one of they're night sheets. The nurse took some gel and spread it over Jude's belly. It was cold but she didn't care. Then the doctor took some device and plugged it in to the monitor that was placed next to her. After he was finished with that he put it on her belly. Jude turned her head to the monitor and there was movement.

Doctor Cullman: "Here we go. You see this?" he pointed to the screen "That's an arm, this right here is the leg. This big part up here is the head."
Jude smiled. She couldn't believe life was growing inside of her. She heard the heart beat.
Doctor Cullman: "Do you want to know the sex?"
Jude: "You can tell already?" her eyes popped with excitement.
Doctor Cullman smiled seeing her reaction: "Yes."
Jude thought for a minute: "No, I want to find out with Tommy."
Doctor Cullman: "The baby's father?"
Jude: "Yes."

She wanted to share this special moment with Tommy. 20 minutes later Jude was done. She got dressed and the nurse handed her the ultrasound pictures. Doctor Cullman had prescribed her vitamins. Happy and excited her driver took her to the hotel. She was going to be a Mom.

"I cant wait to tell Tommy. I can't do it over the phone. I'll just go back home. He'll be so excited. Oh my God I am having his child." she thought getting more and more excited.

Same Time, At The Studio

Christina: "We've been here for hours. I still have to go and get my little brother a birthday present."
Tommy: "You complain too much." he said acting annoyed.
Christina: "How about we go to the mall?" she pleaded.
Tommy: "Uh I don't think that would be a good idea."
Christina walked over to him and knelled down before him: "Please. I don't know what to get him and you're a guy. You can point me in the right direction. Besides, I can't remember the last time I saw sunlight."
Tommy: "This morning when you were coming to work."
Chris: "You're so dense some time. I was trying to say that we've been locked up the whole day. Let's have some fun."
Tommy looked down at her. She was so beautiful. A strand of hair was in her face. He raised his hand and tugged it behind her ear. Christina looked at him straight in the eyes.
Christina: "Please." she whispered with pleading eyes.
Tommy: "Ok fine. Let's go." he gave in.

30 minutes later they were at the mall.
Christina: "So, what do you think I should get him?"
Tommy thought for a second: "How old is he?"
Christina: "He is turning 16."
Tommy: "16, and what does he like? What does he do?"
Christina: "Girls."
They both laughed. Tommy remembered how he had been at that age. Girls were the only thing on his mind back then. It didn't help that he got every one he wanted. He was famous, girls threw themselves at him.

Tommy: "Besides that. I don't think we can buy him a girlfriend."
Christina smiled: "Funny Tom. Well he loves basketball."
Tommy: "Ok then there you go."
Christina looked at him puzzled: "I'm not sure I follow."
Tommy: "Buy him a jersey of his favorite team."
Christina: "That's a great idea. See I knew you'd come in handy."
She grabbed his hand and pulled him to a sports store. Finally after 45 minutes of picking out jerseys they were done.
Tommy: "Are you hungry? I want to get some food."
Christina: "Now that you mention it, I am."
Tommy: "Ok. Let's get something to eat then."

They went to a local pizza place. Secluded in a booth in the back they sat and ate. Tommy couldn't help but notice the way Chris ate her pizza. With a knife and a fork. His mind drifted to Jude. She wouldn't care who saw her. She would grab that slice and bit into it. Chris on the other hand constantly wiped her mouth and checked if she looked presentable. After they finished eating Tommy drove her home. Being the gentleman he is, he walked her to her door.

Christina: "Thank you for today." she said sweetly and kissed his cheek.
Tommy: "Well if you like being overworked I'll be glad to do it more often." he joked trying to avoid a moment.
Christina: "That's not what I mean. Thanks to you I bought the perfect birthday present and I had a great time with you." she said raising the bag.

It was dark. The moon shone above them. They both stood in silence looking at each other. Chris took a step towards Tommy. It was as if he was paralyzed. Even though he wanted to move back he couldn't. A second later he felt her lips on his. His arms hung loosely down his sides. Hers rose up his back and around his neck pulling him closer. Her lips pressured against his. Giving in, he kissed her back. After parting both of they're eyes remained closed.

Tommy: "Jude." he whispered. Christina opened her eyes. Reality kicked in. She was starting to have feelings for Tommy but all he had on his mind was Jude. She shouldn't have let this come so far. She knew he would always love Jude and she wasn't the type of girl to steel another woman's man. She didn't want to come second.
Christina: "That shouldn't have happened." she stepped back and looked away.
Tommy: "I couldn't agree with you more. I have to go." he said frantic.
He turned around and left in his Viper. Chris touched her lips, watched him drive away and walked inside her house. Something had just happened. Something that would change everything between her and Tommy.

End Of Flashback

Jude finally walked off the plane. After getting her luggage she made her way towards the exit. Shay was waiting for her. When he saw her he ran towards her and picked her up, embracing her in a hug.

Shay: "Shorty, I missed you so much."
Jude: "I missed you too." he put her down.
Shay took her suitcase with one hand and grabbed her hand with his other. Together they made they're way to his limo.
Shay: "So what do you want to do?"
Jude: "The song."
Shay: "You just got here."
Jude: "I know but I really want to record it. After that we can do whatever you want."
Shay: "Ok, first work then play."

They made they're way to Matrix Records where Shay had been recording and was part owner.

Shay: "So you got something you want to record?"
Jude: "Yes, here." she handed him a piece of paper. Shay took it and began to read. A minute later he was done.
Shay: "Wow Jude, this is some powerful stuff. I am sorry about what happened with Tommy."
Jude smiled weakly: "I know. But I don't want to talk about him right now. I've been hearing you're coming up in the production world. How about we put you to the test?" she tried changing the subject.
Shay smiled cockily knowing what Jude was trying to do: "Yeah, I learned a thing or two from Uncle D. Everything else I thought myself."
Jude got up and hugged him: "I really did miss you."
Shay smiled: "Me too Shorty. Now let's get to work."

Almost six hours later they were done with recording. Shay and Jude sat in the sound booth. She watched Shay do what Kwest would usually have done for her track. She missed G Major but it was easier this way. Shay seemed to know what he was doing. Finally after another hour of mixing the track was done. He handed her the CD. She excitedly got up and put it in the CD player. The song played.

Jude: "Wow. You really do know what you're doing."
Shay smiled: "You seem surprised. Besides, it's easy with someone as talented as yourself." he complimented her. "It's a really good song. What are you going to do with it?"
Jude: "I was thinking that I might just put it on the radio. I'm not really sure if I want to start on another album so soon."
Shay: "Sounds like a plan to me."

They left the studio around 11:45 PM and drove to Chinatown to get something to eat. Afterwards Shay drove to the apartment he was staying at for the time being.

Jude: "Shay it's getting late. I should go to a hotel."
Shay: "Don't be crazy. Look at this place, it's huge. I am not letting you stay at a hotel when there are so many empty rooms here." he argued. Jude knew there was no fighting him on this. They stepped out of the car and Shay walked to the trunk where her suitcase was. He grabbed it and together they walked inside.
Shay: "Tomorrow morning I'll take you to the hippest radio station. They'll be thrilled that they're the first ones to play your new song."

Jude smiled. Shay always made her feel better. He couldn't take the pain away like Tommy could but he came pretty close. He knew her better than a lot of people did. It was a plus that she could be honest with him about everything. They stayed up most of the night. Jude filled him in on everything. On the situation with Tommy and even on Mark Cullman. Who he was, what he knew, what she didn't want anyone else to know. For some reason she couldn't hold it back any more. Once she started she had to finish. The words just kept on coming. She cried and cried but he didn't judge her, instead he tried giving her advice. It was around 5:25 AM when they finally went to sleep. The next day they woke up around 12:30 PM. Jude fixed up her bed and then went to Shay's room and did the same. After she showered and they ate breakfast, they made they're way to the radio station.

Once there, Kevin the owner greeted them.
Kevin: "Such an honor to have two of the biggest starts out there today, here at my station. What can I do for you?"
Shay: "Well Jude has a new song."
Kevin: "Oh really? I am sure its another hit." he sucked up.
Jude: "Let's hope. I was wondering if you wanted to play it on your station."
Kevin's eyes lit up: "Really? We'd be honored."

Shay handed Kevin the CD and they left.
Shay: "Jude, I have to go to work now, will you be alright by yourself for the rest of the day?"
Jude: "Of course."
They hugged, he gave her a spare key to his place and left. Jude went back to Shay's place. Once there, she collapsed on the couch exhausted. Once more, memories rushed back.

Flashback To Jude In New York (After learning she was pregnant)

Jude came home from the Doctor and picked up her phone. She dialed the familiar digits and patiently awaited an answer. A female voice picked up.
Christina: "Hello?"
Jude: "Uh, is this Tommy's phone?" she asked puzzled.
Christina: "Yes, who's calling?"
Jude: "Jude, who's this?"
Christina: "Oh Jude, Hi this is Chris. Tommy is right here." Tommy heard Chris say it was Jude and jumped off the couch snatching the phone out of her hand.
Tommy: "Jude? Hey babe."
Jude's face relaxed at the sound of his voice: "Hey, why was Chris picking up your phone?"
Tommy: "O aaa. She was closer to it. We're at the studio working."
Jude remembering why she was calling in the first place: "Oh Ok, I didn't mean to interrupt but I just wanted to tell you that I'm coming home tomorrow. I have some news."
Tommy: "Really? Great. News? What news?"
Jude: "I don't want to tell you over the phone. But Tommy I have to go. Ok? Love you. Bye."
Tommy: "Ok babe, I'll pick you up from the airport tomorrow. Bye."

They hung up.
Chris: "I take it Jude is coming home?"
Tommy: "Yeah, tomorrow. Look Chris about what happened the other night." he stopped. He didn't know how to say it.
Tommy: "Look, you're a beautiful woman but I love Jude."
Chris: "Gee thanks. I know there's something between us. You can't deny it."
Tommy was taken back by her declaration. Jude and him danced around each other for 2 years until they finally got together.
Tommy: "Ok fine maybe. But it's not something I am willing to risk losing Jude over."
Chris: "So you're saying that you have feelings for me but you're going to pretend you don't so you can be with Jude?"
Tommy sighed: "It's more confusing than that. I don't know how I feel about you but I do know I love Jude."
Chris: "You want me to keep quiet?"
Tommy looked down at her: "Yes, just until I can tell her myself. I need time to explain it to her." He saw pain in her eyes and he wanted to take it back but he knew that if he did Jude would be hurting. Before Chris could answer back Georgia walked through the door throwing a magazine on the table.

Georgia: "I don't think that will work." she said fuming. EJ walked through the door behind Georgia.
EJ: "Now you've done it." she said mad. That was the first time Tommy had ever seen EJ mad.
Tommy: "What are you guys talking about?"
Chris picked up the magazine: "I think they're talking about this." she handed Tommy the magazine.

Tommy read the cover: "A new romance blooming between Tommy Q and new protégée? What about Jude H?" he flipped open the pages. Inside there were a few pictures of him and Chris shopping at the mall and then eating afterwards. Nothing too bad. Easy enough to cover. When he turned to the next page he could see why Georgia and EJ were so upset. There was a picture of him and Chris kissing in front of her house that same night. It covered the whole page.
Tommy: "Oh my God." he went pale.
Georgia: "Not even God is going to help you through this one. Wait until Jude sees this."
Tommy: "Jude?" he remembered. "She doesn't know yet, I just talked to her. She is coming back home tomorrow, I'll explain everything then." he rambled on trying to come up with a plan.
Georgia: "You mean there is an explanation as to why you were kissing Chris when you're engaged to Jude? Enlighten me."
Tommy: "Georgia, it's not what it looks like." he began.
Georgia: "It never is with you. Chris you are being given a new producer. Tommy, I don't know what I'm going to do about you yet."
Chris: "But."
Georgia shot her look: "No buts. Tommy, I am so disappointed in you. How could you do something so stupid? What were you thinking?"
Tommy felt so guilty: "I wasn't thinking. Georgia, I promise you this will never happen again."
Georgia: "It better not. If it does, look for another job." she stormed out the studio.

EJ: "Tommy I'll try to fix this. But you better do something about Jude."
Tommy: "Thanks EJ." the young, Asian woman left.

At that same time Jude was on her way out but there was a knock at her door. She walked over to it and opened it. A bellboy handed her a magazine and took off without an explanation. Jude grabbed her purse in a haste, the magazine still in her hand and went to her waiting cab. Once in the yellow car she looked at the magazine. She couldn't believe her eyes. Plastered all over the page were pictures of Tommy and his new artist Chris. Tears began blurring her vision.

Driver: "Ma'am, are you alright?" he asked seeing her crying.
Jude grabbed her belly which was suddenly attacked by sharp pains. She screamed as the pain became stronger and more unbearable.
Jude: "Please my baby, take me to a hospital." she managed to say through the screams. The driver overcome with fear stepped on the gas. 7 minutes later Jude was being rolled in the hospital, on a wheelchair. She saw nurses and doctors running around her but soon they all faded away as she became unconscious.

Jude flinched trying to open her eyes. When she finally managed to open them completely she didn't recognize where she was. Looking around the room she realized she was laying in a hospital. Then images of Tommy and Chris overwhelmed her. She remembered what happened and put her hands on her stomach. She felt soar and her lips were dry. A nurse walked in.

Nurse: "Oh I see you're awake. How are you feeling?"
Jude weakly: "Is my baby Ok?"
Nurse: "The Doctor will be in shortly."
Jude: "Is my baby alright? Please tell me." she panicked trying to sit up straight. Without a word the nurse walked out of the room. A minute later Doctor Cullman walked inside. Again looking at her chart.
Jude: "Dr. Cullman, is my baby Ok?" she asked gripping her belly harder.
Dr. Cullman: "I'm sorry Mrs. Harrison, you had a miscarriage. He didn't make it."
Jude: "He? It was a boy?" she asked through tears. The doctor nodded approvingly.
Jude: "No." she said weakly. Tears filled her eyes. "NO." she screamed now. Jude wrapped her skinny arms around stomach gripping harder. "No….no. please noooooo." she was crying now.
Dr. Cullman walked over to her: "I am really sorry for your loss." he padded her back. She pushed him away.
Jude: "GET OUT." she screamed. "Just, Get out." she cried. The doctor obeyed.

End Of Flashback

Jude wiped her eyes noticing she was crying. She took out a piece of paper from her purse and a pen and began writing down random things that came to her head. After an hour of doing that she decided to cook dinner for Shay. A while later he came home.

Shay: "Hmm. Something smells good." he said as he walked through the door sniffing. Jude stood behind the counter and smiled.
Jude: "That would be dinner."
Shay: "You mean you cooked?"
Jude nodded.
Shay: "I am impressed but you shouldn't have. I was going to take you out to eat."
Jude: "I was home anyways. Besides, I rather stay here than go out and face the crowd."
Shay: "Ok, so let's eat. I'm starving."
Jude smiled and set the table. Minutes later they were seating at the table and eating.

Shay: "So, what are you planning on doing now?"
Jude looked up at him: "I am not sure. I think I'll go back home, work some things out and take things from there."
Shay: "You mean with Tommy?"
Jude lowered her head: "No, there is nothing Tommy and I can work out. I mean with Georgia. I don't think I'll be staying with G Major."
Shay: "Jude have you thought this through? This is your career."
Jude: "I know but G Major is not the only record company. I haven't decided anything yet for sure."
Shay: "Jude, can I ask you something?"
Jude: "Shot!"
Shay: "When you found out about the baby, you never told Tommy. Then you lost it. How did you manage to keep it hidden? I mean the paparazzi always find everything out."
Jude spooned her soup: "After I found out that I had a miscarriage I was kept in the hospital for another two days. I managed to get Dr. Cullman to keep quiet. He said he had to anyways since it was doctor-patient confidentiality. Georgia called after I didn't come home and I told her that I had come down with a flu and stayed a couple of days longer."
Shay: "What about Tommy? He didn't call?"
Jude: "He did but I ignored his calls. I wasn't ready to talk to him. When I was released from the hospital I called him. I told him I knew about him and Chris. He tried to explain but there was nothing he could say that would have made it better. I lost my first child because of him. A son. I called Georgia and had her schedule my tour. Now I am here with you."
Shay: "You haven't seen Tommy since you began the promotional tour for your duet album?"

Jude nodded in approval. She looked down at her ring. She still hadn't taken it off. She couldn't bring herself to. If she took it off it would mean that the relationship was really over. She wasn't ready yet to let go. But one day soon, she would be.
Jude: "You're the only one that knows about the baby except the doctor and the nurse. I never told anyone, except a few people that I became close to on tour."
Shay was surprised at this: "You mean you never told Kat or Sadie? Not even Tommy?"
Jude: "No. I couldn't. I still can't." she said weakly a tear leaving her eye.
Shay: "Don't worry. I won't tell. If you want I'll go back home with you."
Jude smiled: "Thanks but I have to face this alone."
Shay: "You don't have to face anything alone as long as I'm here. If you want me to come just say the word." he hugged her. She cried on his shoulder.

G Major the next day

Tommy was in the studio with Kwest. Georgia stomped through the door furious. She threw a magazine at Tommy.
Kwest: "What's up G?"
Georgia was about to respond but she held back turning to Tommy and concentrating on why she was there in the first place.
Tommy picked up the magazine. It was a picture of Jude and Shay hugging at the airport. "Shay & Jude: A Rekindled Romance." he read. The words burned. He hadn't seen Jude in months. He hadn't spoken to her. The only time he saw her face or heard her voice was when she was appearing on TV. When he opened the magazine to the 2nd page there were more pictures crammed up. One of them walking inside a recording studio, another one of them walking inside Shay's place. That one hurt the most. He read the little corner of the picture "After Jude wrapped up her tour, she decided to visit ex-boyfriend Shay, who is believed to be more than an ex. Jude walked inside his place and was seen leaving the next day, with Shay. No surprise here, ex-boy-bander Tommy Q has moved on with his protégée Christina. It was only a matter of time for Jude Harrison to do the same, who was voted 'Most Desirable female in the industry' in our last issue."

Tommy looked up at Kwest. Kwest looked confused so Tommy threw him the magazine. Kwest picked it up and looked at the cover.

Georgia: "Tommy, put on 103.5 on the radio!" she commanded angrily. Her eyes blazing. Tommy wasn't about to argue with her. He obeyed. Georgia stood by the door frame, arms across her chest.
Tommy: "Are they together?" he could barely manage to ask.
Georgia: "Quiet! It should be on any minute."

Radio Dj: "Ok now we have a real treat for all of you Jude lovers out there. Her newest hit single. It's called 'Misery'. Enjoy."
Kwest turned to Tommy, then they both faced Georgia who was even angrier than before, if that's possible.

A guitar began to play………..Jude's voice joined in…

"Believed in all the promises
The things you said we'd be,
Now I'm hurting cuz I was too blind to see,
Tried to suppress everything inside,
Pictures spoke louder than words
I saw how easily you lied.

You ripped my insides
You tore me apart.
Broke it again,
Oh my poor heart.
Misery is my name,
Shallow I've become,
I wanna feel the pain but all I am is numb."

Tommy could almost picture her singing this. He felt her emotion. He saw her singing her heart out. His trance was broken by the familiar voice over the radio…….

"Said you'd be faithful, only love one,
Thought I was that person now I'm undone.
Believed you changed from a boy to a man,
Trusted you, loved you, now I am ashamed.
How could I have thought you'd be true to your word?
Now I am leaving you behind, my screams won't be heard.
I still hurt but I cover it well
Even though you threw me to Hell.

You ripped my insides
You tore me apart.
Broke it again,
Oh my poor heart.
Misery is my name,
Shallow I've become,
I wanna feel the pain
but all I am is numb."

Tommy's eyes were welled up with tears. He kept his head facing the floor. He knew that song was for him. He knew he hurt her AGAIN, after he promised he never would. He hated himself for what he put her through. The beat picked up. There was a short guitar solo and than Jude's voice filled the air once again.

"They call me Misery,
All I ask for is honesty.
Was broken apart more than once by you,
Still can't get over the things you do.
I've been true to my word, faithful to you,
But all you do is destroy, making me feel blue.
Stuck in the past can't move on,
Look around you now cuz Misery is gone.

The last verse stuck "Look around you now cuz Misery is gone." She was misery. Was she really gone? He couldn't accept it. He wouldn't.

You ripped my insides
You tore me apart.
Broke it again,
Oh my poor heart.
Misery is my name,
Shallow I've become,
I wanna feel the pain but all I am is numb.

Shades of darkness now grace my face,
From here on out I am done with the chase.
Silent tears just won't leave my eyes,
No more explanations, just simple good-byes.
Misery is who I am from here on out,
Just can't figure out what you were about.
Played me once, fooled me twice,
You never grow up, must be nice.
Tugging at my heart, tearing it in two,
Never wanna see your face again, trying to get over you.

You ripped my insides
You tore me apart.
Broke it again,
Oh my poor heart.
Misery is my name,
Shallow I've become,
I wanna feel the pain but all I am is numb.

Misery will follow you…..(you, you youuuuuuuu)
Misery will make it throughhh"

Kwest looked at Tommy who still had his head faced down.

Radio Dj: "Jude keepin it real. You know what the real shocker is? Shay produced this track. I guess we shouldn't be surprised. Rumors have been flying around that they are back together. Jude is currently with him in France. Makes you wonder though, what's going on with Jude and Tommy Q? I guess after his little display with the new Instant Star winner we don't have to think too hard." Tommy turned the radio off not wanting to hear any more.

Georgia: "Does this mean she is not coming back?"
Tommy: "How would I know? She hasn't talked to me in months. Hell, you talk to her more than I do." he yelled angry and stormed out of the studio…..

The next day Jude and Shay went back to Matrix Records. They recorded two more songs that Jude had written. These weren't going to be on the radio, just yet. After an exhausting day of recording, producing and mixing, they went home and into they're separate bedrooms. Jude threw herself on the bed and checked her messages."7 missed calls". Going through her call log she saw 1 was from Sadie, 1 from Kat, 1 from Kwest, 1 from EJ, 1 from Fabricio and 2 from Georgia. She knew what Georgia and EJ were calling about. They probably had heard the song by now. Not wanting to deal with the drama of having to explain why she didn't recorded it at G Major she decided to call Sadie back.

Sadie: "Hello?"
Jude: "Hey sis."
Sadie: "Jude?" excitedly.
Jude: "The one and only. How are you?"
Sadie: "Me? I am exhausted. Your little niece has been keeping me up and running. What about you? Great song by the way."
Jude smiled: "Thanks. I am good. In France right now."
Sadie: "I know, with Shay. Anything you want to tell me?" she asked deviously.
Jude: "How do you know I am with Shay?"
Sadie: "Everyone knows. It's been in all the magazines. Pictures, articles, him producing your song. Georgia and EJ are pissed beyond believe."
Jude: "I can imagine. They called me 3 times. Sadie, there is nothing going on with me and Shay."
Sadie: "Ok. I believe you. Have you talked to Tommy?"

Jude: "Why would I talk to Tommy?"
Sadie: "Because he stormed out of the studio last night after he heard the song and saw the pictures. He's been gone the whole day. No one knows where he is. Georgia called you thinking he went to find you. They've been calling him but he is not answering. Not even when Kwest calls."
Jude: "Find me? No, he's not here. And who gives him the right to be mad at me?" she asked frustrated but deep down she was getting worried. It wasn't like Tommy to take off. Well Ok it was but this was different.
Sadie: "He doesn't have any right but if you hear from him, call Georgia, they're really worried."
Jude: "Ok but I don't think he'll call me."
Sadie: "Guess not. Hey Jude, are you planning on coming home any time soon? Kat and Jamie's wedding is in 2 days."
Jude: "Yeah about that. I am coming home tomorrow."
Sadie was screaming now: "Oh my God, finally. We missed you so much."
Jude smiled at her sisters outburst: "I missed you guys too, especially my niece."
Sadie: "Ugh, you can take her for a day. I've lost at least 10 pounds running after her all the time." she joked.

They said they're goodbyes and Jude tried to fall asleep but all she could think about was Tommy. Even though she didn't want to admit it, she was worried. Had something happened to him? Not being able to shake the horrible thoughts she reached for her phone and dialed his number not really expecting him to pick up.

Someone answered the phone but they weren't saying anything. Jude could hear someone breathing on the other end.
Jude worried: "Tommy? It that you?"
Tommy: "Jude?" he said barely audible.
Jude: "Uhh…..it's you."
Tommy laughed a little: "Why wouldn't it be me? You called my number."
Jude nervous: "It's just that Sadie said they called you but you didn't answer. I was just surprised when you picked up." she said trying to come up with an excuse but just ended up rambling on.
Tommy: "It's you, Jude. Of course I'd pick up." he said so easily as if nothing was wrong.
Jude grasped her phone tighter. She missed his voice. His touch. They were both quiet. A tear left her eye. She wanted nothing more than for his arms to be wrapped around her but she knew that wouldn't happen.
Jude: "Tommy, where are you? Everyone is worried about you." she managed to say closing her eyes now.
Tommy smirked: "Everyone? Does that mean you too? Or is it everyone except you?"
Jude stayed quiet.
Tommy: "So this is what it takes for you to talk to me." he declared.
Jude: "Tommy……I" she couldn't go on. They both stayed quiet for a couple of minutes. Tommy finally broke the ice "So you and Shay! Is it true?"
Jude: "What do you think? Tommy, I am not with Shay." she answered annoyed at the question. Tommy should know her better by now.
Tommy: "Jude I am sorr-" before he could finish Jude interrupted.
Jude: "Look Tommy I have to go. Call Georgia." she hung up.

Another tear left her eye. She knew what Tommy was going to say. It wouldn't fix anything. She didn't know how she would face him tomorrow when she went back home. She pulled her bed sheets over her head and curled up. Crying she fell asleep.

The next day Jude said goodbye to Shay at the airport and boarded the plane once again. This time it was different. She was going home. To people she loved but didn't want to go back to. To questions she didn't want to answer. To memories she'd rather forget. To the new Instant Star winner who she had never met but who had cost her the love of her life. These were all things Jude thought about in the plane. The plane finally landed and Jude went to get her luggage. Once she found it she made her way to the exit. Victoria, Nick, Stuart and Ivette, Sadie and Jason with they're one-year-old daughter Adriana were all at the airport. They came rushing towards her and almost smothered her with hugs.

Victoria: "Oh my baby. I missed you so much." she held on to Jude. Jude embraced her mother.
Jude: "I missed you too Mom." she said. It felt good to be in her Mom's familiar arms. A mother has the power to make the pain go away if only for a second. The second was all Jude needed. Sadie came in between them and threw her arms around her sister.
Sadie: "Oh it's so good to have you home."
Jude: "I know." they hugged.
Then she moved on to Stuart, Ivette and Jason. After all the hellos and hugs were out of the way, Stuart and Jason picked up Jude's suitcases while she picked up her niece Adriana. They made they're way to the cars. Jude decided to go with Sadie and Jason in they're car.

Sadie: "So how was tour? You have to tell me everything." she said excited.
Jude smiled: "It was great. I'll tell you later."
Sadie: "Oh by the way, Tommy called Georgia last night. We were all surprised. It's funny how he called after I told you he was missing."
Jude: "I don't know what you're talking about. Does Georgia know that I am back?"
Sadie shrugged: "I didn't tell her. I didn't know if you wanted anyone to know yet so I just told Mom and Dad."
Jude: "Good. I'll go to G Major later and talk to her. Right now I just want to rest."

The rest of the ride was pretty quiet. When they arrived at the Harrison home, Victoria cooked a big meal and they all ate and asked questions about the tour. Jude nicely answered. Everyone tried avoiding the topic of Tommy. They tried they're hardest not to ask questions. They knew Jude was still hurting even if she was hiding it. After about 2 hours of being home she decided to go and see Jamie and Kat. She hoped in her car and drove off. Once there she knocked. Jamie opened the door.

Jamie: "Oh my God, if it isn't my former best friend." he said smiling. Jude threw her arms around him and held on.
Jude: "Oh Jamie, I missed you so much." she finally let him go.
Jude: "Where is Kat?" she asked walking inside.
Jamie closed the door behind her: "I missed you too. She is-"
Kat: "Jude?" she screamed and ran towards her.
Jude: "Kat, I missed you like crazy." she said.
Kat: "Me too." she squealed. "What are you doing here?"
Jude: "I couldn't miss my best friend's wedding."
Kat: "Oh my God I was hoping you'd say that. I got you a dress."
Jude looked surprised: "How did you know I'd be back?"
Kat: "I was hoping. I mean you are my maid of honor, not to mention best friend."
Jude and Kat giggled and Jamie rolled his eyes at his two favorite woman in the world.
Jude: "So are you nervous?"
Kat: "What do you think?" she asked sarcastic. The two friends laughed as Jamie went to get some drinks from the kitchen. He knew it was girl time.

The rest of the day was spend talking about wedding preparations and Jude's tour. Jude loved the dress Kat had picked out and it fit just right. Before they knew it, it was getting dark. Jude said bye to her friends and made her way to G Major. This was the last place Jude wanted to go to but she had to take care of unfinished business.

Jude walked down the hall anxious to get the conversation with Georgia over with. Things had changed so much since she had left. There were a lot of new faces in the halls. They stared at her and every now and then you could hear them whisper. She didn't care though. People always seemed to whisper when she was around. If anything, she was used to it by now.
Person: "Jude?" someone yelled behind her. She turned around.
Jude: "Kwest?" she asked surprised. She smiled and ran towards him. He picked her up and hugged her.
Kwest: "I didn't know you were coming back. Why did you tell me? I missed you."
Jude: "I missed you too. I came back for the wedding."
Kwest: "Oh yeah, tomorrow."
Jude: "So, how are things around here?"
Kwest: "Same old. Have you seen Georgia yet?"
Jude: "No, I was on my way to her office now."

"JUDE?" Someone screamed in a loud, shrill voice. Jude and Kwest turned around. It was EJ. She was running in her 6 inch heels towards the duo. Jude laughed at the image. EJ was the only person Jude knew who could run in heels and actually not fall over and break a leg. The Asian woman finally reached them and practically jumped on Jude.
EJ: "Oh my God look at you." she said picking up a piece of Jude's hair. "Your hair is longer. Did you get taller?" she rambled on.
Jude smiled: "No, I don't think so."
EJ: "Oh well. Have you seen Georgia yet? Or better yet, Tommy? He put us through a scare the other day, let me tell yo-" Kwest interrupted noticing Jude's pained expression when EJ mentioned Tommy.
Kwest: "Jude was just on her way to see Georgia." he spit out fast before EJ could go on. EJ caught what he was doing and kept quiet. There was an awkward silence.
Jude: "Guys it's Ok. I mean what happened with me and Tommy is done. You shouldn't have to pick your words around me. But I think I should go and see Georgia now. We'll catch up later." she hugged Kwest and EJ again and made her way to the office area. EJ and Kwest looked at each other. They both knew what happened between Tommy and Jude was anything but DONE.

She knocked on the door. "Come in" Georgia yelled from behind the door. Jude let out a sigh and turned the knob. Georgia sprung from her chair when she saw Jude.
Georgia: "Oh my God Jude honey. You're back." she wrapped her arms around her. Jude returned the gesture. It seemed like everyone had been hugging her lately. It was tiring but comforting at the same time.

Georgia: "When did you fly in?"
Jude: "This morning. I'm sorry I didn't come by sooner."
Georgia: "Oh don't worry. I'm so glad you're back. How have you been?"
Jude shrugged: "Alright I guess." Georgia motioned for her to come and sit down. They rested on the couch.

Georgia: "So tell me everything." she said eager not really sure if she should mention Tommy.
Jude: "There's really not much to tell. I went on tour and I had a blast. I met some amazing people. Then I went to see Shay and I came home."
Georgia: "Yeah, about the Shay thing, are you two…….?" she didn't need to finished the sentence. Jude knew what she meant.
Jude smiled: "No Georgia, Shay and I are not together."
Georgia let out a sigh of relieve. Not so much for her but for Tommy: "Oh Ok, I wasn't sure with everything that's been going on lately."
There was silence both thinking about Tommy.

Georgia: "Jude, why didn't you record your new song here?" Jude knew this question was coming and she dreaded every second of it.
Jude: "Georgia, I -" the woman interrupted.
Georgia: "I know Tommy was your producer and you probably don't want to work with him after what happened but we have other producers here. Good producers."
Jude: "I know and you're right, I don't want to work with Tommy any more." she said matter-of-factly.
Georgia: "That's Ok, we'll get you someone else. But Jude honey, he really is sorry for what he did."
Jude: "I don't really want to talk about Tommy right now." she paused for a second not knowing how to go on, then she finally looked up a Georgia and continued "Georgia I won't be needing a new producer." she finally let out.
Georgia's eyes widened: "Why not? Oh and we have to sign your new contract."
Jude looked away: "No we don't, because I am leaving G Major." she said in a low whisper.

Georgia: "No you can't! Jude you don't have to work with Tommy. We'll work things out." Jude turned to the woman and waved her head no.
Jude: "No, Georgia you have to understand, I can't stay here." she took her purse and reached for a CD.
Jude: "Here." she handed her the CD.
Georgia looked puzzled: "What is this?"
Jude: "I recorded two other songs. Shay produced them. I want them to be owned and published by G Major. I'll do whatever you want for these tracks. If you want them recorded again or whatever. After that, I am done."
Georgia: "Jude you have to think this over."
Jude: "I have been thinking this over. What do you think I've been thinking about for the past months on tour?" she yelled. Tears formed in her eyes. She didn't need to be reminded of what she was losing. It wasn't easy for her to leave G Major but it was something she just HAD to do. She went on "Georgia I don't want you to be mad at me. I am really grateful for what you did for me and my career but I need a break." she was crying now. Georgia tried to pull her in for a hug but Jude jumped to her feet and stormed out of the studio.

Not looking where she was going she ran into someone.
Jude: "I am so sorry." she said not looking up to see who it was, still wiping her tears.
Person: "Jude?" they asked surprised. Jude looked up at the sound of that voice.

Not looking where she was going she ran into someone.
Jude: "I am so sorry." she said not looking up to see who it was, still wiping her tears.
Person: "Jude?" they asked surprised. Jude looked up at the sound of that voice.
Jude: "Tommy!" she whispered. It had been months since they were face to face. His blue eyes stared back at her. Why was she so surprised to see him here? He after all worked there.
Tommy: "Jude, what's wrong?" he asked in a concerned voice, seeing her crying.
Jude: "Nothing. Its not like you care." she spat back, her words were hateful and they stung. Tommy took a step towards her and raised his hand to her face wanting to wipe away the tears but, she stepped back in a hurry.
Jude: "What do you think you're doing?" she asked furious.
Tommy: "Jude, please. We need to talk." People in the hallways were beginning to stop and watch them. Kwest, EJ and even Georgia came out of they're corners to see what was going on.
Jude: "You and I don't NEED to do anything. I need to go." she stepped to the side trying to walk past him but he was quicker and stepped right in front of her.
Tommy: "No, let me explain. I am not letting you go like this." he said in a firm voice, determined to make her understand.
Jude smiled: "You don't have any other choice but to let me go, do you?" she looked around. For the first time she didn't care who saw her or who heard her. She was going to let him have a piece of her mind if it was the last thing she did.
Tommy: "We haven't talked in months. We haven't seen each other in months. What do you want me to say? I made a mistake. I don't know what happened. I am sorry, Ok? We NEED to work things out."
Jude: "Ever think that I didn't come back sooner because I didn't want to see you? You don't know what happened? I'll tell you what happened. Here comes this new girl and you see an open invitation. Little Tommy Q can't say 'no' to his raging hormones. She starts liking you after you of course sweet talk her, you go for it and than make her forget. Sound familiar?" she asked angry.

Tommy looked down at her. Her face was pale but her eyes were red and puffy from crying. Her hair was a mess. Her clothes hung loosely on her, she clutched her purse. He tried responding but she cut him off.
Jude: "Tommy. I am done. No more dumb, little Jude. It's over."
Tommy: "No it's not. I am not giving up on us. I am still going to try every time you come to work, every-" He refused to give up. She smiled at him and cut him off again.
Jude: "You won't. I am not working for G Major anymore."
Tommy's face turned white. He looked at her. He desperately wanted to believe that she was lying but he knew better. He could see it in her eyes. She was enjoying every moment of it.
Jude: "Hey, you know what? I want to meet this Chris. Where is she?" she fumed looking around the faces that stared at them. Georgia, Kwest and EJ were part of that crowd. No one dared to get closer or try to stop the commotion. Jude was too pissed off to be messed with now. Not to mention that they all had been waiting for Jude to come back and put Tommy in his place. It would do his ego good.
Tommy: "She is not here. She is not even important."
Jude stepped closer to him. She was an inch away looking him straight in the eyes. Tommy could smell her. He had longed to be this close to her for the past few months. All he wanted to do was pull her to him and press his lips against hers but he knew better.

Jude: "Not important? I guess you can throw away what I thought we had on anything these days." she whispered. More tears left her eyes but she didn't look away. Tommy's eyes began to burn as they filled up too.
Tommy: "You know I didn't mean it like that." he said softly. He raised his hand and pulled away a strand of her hair that was sticking to her moist face, from all the tears. She quickly shivered and pulled away.
Jude: "Don't you EVER touch me again!" she said angry and pushed him away with all her strength. Tommy couldn't believe the coldness in her voice. He had never seen her like this. Her eyes were like fire. They burned holes through him.
Tommy: "Babe, I know you're hurting bu-" she cut him off again.
Jude yelling: "You don't know anything Tommy. You don't know what I've been through these past few months. You don't know how it was seeing those pictures. Crying myself to sleep every night. Trying to make it through another day. Don't stand here and tell me how I am feeling. I HATE YOU. Everything I've ever felt for you has turned to hate. There is nothing you can do or say that will give me back what I've lost. I don't ever want to see you again. We're through! Stay away from me."

Georgia and EJ looked at each other. Kwest couldn't believe Jude had that in her. All this hate, this rage. Georgia knew Jude had been hurting but she never expected this. Now, she understood why Jude was leaving G Major, she had every right to.

Chris: "What's all this yelling?" she came out of the studio and asked innocently.
Kwest: "Chris, go back inside." he tried rushing her away but Jude was faster.
Jude: "Chris?" she asked surprised as she walked past Tommy. Tommy tried grabbing her hand, trying to stop her but Jude pushed him away and made her way towards the new Instant Star winner.
Jude: "I thought she wasn't here. Another lie Tommy?" she spat at him. Tommy lowered his head looking down at the floor.
Chris: "Jude?"
Jude smiled turning to Chris again. Georgia jumped in between Jude and Chris.
Georgia: "Jude honey, you don't want to do this." she said.
Jude: "Do what? I just want to look at her. I want to see what was worth throwing me away for."
Tommy: "Jude, I didn't throw you away."
Jude: "Shut up Tommy! You've said enough for one day."
Jude walked past Georgia and right in front of Chris. All eyes were on the two young woman.
Chris smiled sweetly: "Jude I am really sorry for what happened."
Jude: "I'm sure you are." she looked back at Tommy.
Jude: "So this is what you left me for? I brunette Barbie? I guess I really never knew you to begin with."
Chris: "Jude, he can't help that he fell for me. I don't know what he saw in you in the first place." without knowing what she was doing, Jude's hand met with Chris' cheek. She had slapped her and deservingly so. Everyone stood there shocked. Chris raised her hand to her face. It burned. Jude's fingerprints were left behind. Instead of feeling guilty, Jude felt better. Tommy ran to them and picked Jude up.

Jude screamed: "Let me go Tommy or I swear you're next." she tried pushing him away. Tommy held on to her. Even though she was fighting back he wanted to hold on.
Tommy: "If I put you down, will you behave?"
Jude: "Behave? That's original Quincy. Don't tell me she didn't deserve it."
Tommy: "Jude?"
Jude: "Fine, I promise I won't slap her. Just let me down." she said. "There are other ways of hurting her." she thought.
He sat her back down standing in front of her. Georgia couldn't believe what just happened. She still stood at her spot seeing Tommy had it under control.
Jude: "What are you Tommy? Her personal bodyguard now? Look what love does to people." she said looking him in the eyes.
Tommy: "Jude, I didn't fall for her. I don't love her. I love you. I always will." Jude ignored him and turned to Chris again. This time Tommy was right there with her, trying to avoid another showdown.
Jude: "Let me guess. Did he sweet talk you? Look you intensely in the eyes? Did you stay at the studio with him late at night? Did you guys share deep talks about family and friends? That's how he gets to you, you know. He tells you about his troubled past when he was younger. About how he wants to change the world with his music. You start thinking he is the most perfect person you will ever know. You start falling for him, he makes a move and pushes you away. Let me tell you this. It will save you a lot of heartache. HE IS NOT WORTH IT. But than again, you two deserve each other."

Jude turned around and started to walk away. Tommy ran after her.
Tommy: "Jude, don't walk away. I deserved that."
She stopped and turned around: "You deserve a lot more. I've said all I've wanted to say to you. Now you can be with Malibu Barbie over there without having to hide it. I wish you both what you deserve." she turned around. Her phone rang. She answered.

Fabricio: "Oh Darlin, I heard you were back. How are you?" his voice pushed away the clouds above her head and she actually smiled. Everyone noticed this, including Tommy.
Jude: "Fabricio. It's good to hear your voice." she answered back unaware that everyone was listening in. Tommy flinched hearing it was a guy.
Fabricio: "Oh I bet after what's probably going on right now." he always blew things out of proportion although this time he was right. He went on: "I want to see you. I miss you."
Jude's smile widened: "I miss you too." she said. Tommy's little spark of hope blew out. He thought she had found someone new. It hurt to think of her telling another guy she missed him. His thoughts were interrupted when he heard her go on. "Hey I'll call you back later so we can catch up." with this she hung up. She wasn't angry any more. She felt better now that she had released all of that rage and anger. She stood there and thought to herself how much better she felt.

Tommy: "Who is Fabricio?" he asked her really not wanting to know the truth. He was afraid Jude had met someone else. Afraid this Fabricio guy took his place in her heart. Anything was possible after everything she had just thrown at him.

Jude turned to Tommy, smirked and walked out. He just stood there, in more pain than he ever thought was possible. Jude had someone new. What hurt the most was that she hated him.

No one said a word. Everyone just stood there and looked around the room. No one could believe that had been the same girl that they had known for almost 5 years. She wasn't a girl any more. She was a woman. A woman who was hurting and let everyone know it.

Tommy: "Georgia, you can't let her leave G Major." he said almost whispering, exhausted rage filled his voice. He had to find a way to hold on to Jude.
Georgia: "What can I do? There is no contract tying her to G Major any more. You screwed this one up beyond repair." she said coldly and walked back to her office.

Jude just drove and drove. She didn't know where she was going. She just kept on. After hours of cruising around she came to a stop. It was at the beach. The one she and Tommy had been to before his sailing accident. It was they're spot. The place that they had all to themselves where no one would bother them. Everywhere she went, there was no escaping him. Everything reminded her of Tommy Quincy. The man she had once loved and lost.

She sat down on the sand and hugged her knees, looking out at the ocean. She couldn't believe how screwed up everything was. She wasn't working for G Major anymore. She didn't have a new record company. Georgia was mad at her. Kat and Jamie were too busy with the wedding to even notice anything that went on with her, not that she blamed them. Sadie had her own family to think of now. Victoria had Nick had each other. And Tommy. He was the biggest change in her life. Biggest mistake of her life. She never thought things would get this bad. She held on to her knees while tears just streamed down her cheeks at the thought of him. She couldn't control them any longer. She was all by herself. No onewas around to report her breakdown. No media and TV crews. She cried and cried. Every once in a while she would let out a scream or throw a tiny rock out into the water. Her throat was dry and after a long time of moping and crying no tears came any longer. She had cried them all out. Nothing was left. Tommy had drained her love, her heart, her compassion, her trust and now even her tears.

She sat there for hours not realizing how fast time was passing by. Before she knew it, the sun was coming up. It was a new day. A day on which she had to face everyone. It was Jamie's and Kat's wedding day.

Jude again wiped her tears and pushed herself up off the sand. Exhausted, tired and barely able to see straight she made her way to her car and drove home.

Victoria: "Jude? Is that you?" she yelled from the kitchen.
Jude: "Yes mom." she said too weak to raise her voice. Victoria stormed out of the kitchen in her bathrobe.
Victoria: "Honey, I was so worried. Georgia called last night and told me what happened. We've all been looking for you."
Jude: "I'm Ok mom. I have to go take a shower and get ready for the wedding." she smiled at her mom and walked passed her up the stairs. Victoria knew better than to ask Jude to explain things herself in a time like this. She knew her daughter needed time to heal.

Once she came out of the shower she combed through her messy, red hair which had been full of sand before the shower, meanwhile watching her own reflection in her mirror. "Who are you?" she asked herself. The girl staring back at her was lifeless. She let others walk all over her. Others meaning Tommy Quincy. There was once a time when she had promised herself that she would never let a guy make a wreak out of her and look at her now. "I am not going to let you do this to me!" she said determined not to let Tommy ruin her life and reached out for her phone. She dialed some digits and Fabricio answered the phone.

Jude: "Fabricio? Do you have plans today?"
Fabricio half a sleep: "Jude Darlin, is that you?" he said and then yawned.
Jude: "Yes, now wake up. I need you."
Fabricio: "I am awake. NOW. What do you need?"
Jude: "Your magic. I need you to do my hair for my friends wedding."
Fabricio: "Ok, when?"
Jude: "Now?"
Fabricio: "Now? Fine. I'll be right over Darlin." he said still half asleep.
Jude: "Oh and can you go with me?"
Fabricio: "You want me to go to the wedding with you?"
Jude: "Yes, my two best friends will be too busy, this being they're wedding day and I don't want to talk to anyone else. Please, I need you right now. We can mingle." he smiled. He was never able to resist her. Over the past months that they had been touring together she grew on him. Since he was a gay male he had never had children. Jude was the closest thing he ever got to having a daughter. He absolutely adored her.
Fabricio: "Say no more. I'll be over in an hour."

An hour and a half later Fabricio finally arrived. In the meantime Jude had talked to Kat and they had decided to drive together to the garden in Jude's limo. Kat and Jamie had decided to do an outdoor wedding. Fabricio would be doing Kat's hair after Jude's. Kat was coming over to Jude's house so they could get ready together, since Jamie wasn't allowed to see her before the big moment. Hectic as things were Fabricio had everything under control.

As he worked on her hair Kat was hysterically waltzing up and down the room rehearsing her wedding vows. Jude laughed at her best friend. She couldn't help but wonder if that would have ever been her. She was still wearing the engagement ring. She couldn't seem to take it off. She didn't want to. After half hour of excruciating pain getting her hair ready she was done. It was Kat's turn. Hers took a while longer.

Jude picked up her dress and went to the bathroom to put it on. It was a baby blue color, something she usually wouldn't wear but it was perfect. Not to mention it was Kat's favorite color and she was the bride. Finally pulling it up and zipping it close she watched herself in the mirror.

Jude: "Here we go." she said to herself liking what she saw.
The dress was above knee high. It had a spaghetti strap on one arm while on the other it was a full sleeve. The zipper was on the left side but it wasn't something usual. The zipper was embellished with tiny diamonds so when it was fully zipped it looked like tiny sparkles. No one would notice it was a zipper. Nothing too special just the way Jude liked it.

For once in her life since she became famous it wasn't all about her. This time she would be one of the minglers instead of the mindlee. Nothing revolved around her. Everything was perfect. Fabricio had kept her hair straight but pulled it up in a pony tail. Her bangs were gelled down to the side which gave her a more sophisticating look. Down her earlobes hung baby blue earrings. Ready to get this day started she walked out.

Fabricio and Kat in union: "WOW."
Jude looked puzzled at them: "What? Is it too much?" she laughed at they're dropped jaws.
Kat: "Are you crazy? It's perfect. Look at you. You're gorgeous." she complimented her best friend.
Jude: "Thanks. You're done? Come on get dressed." she commanded. Kat obeyed and left to the bathroom.

Fabricio walked over to Jude and kissed her forehead: "You look beautiful." he whispered.
Jude: "Thanks. You don't look so bad yourself." she teased.
He was wearing a gray tux with a black tie, looking very handsome. Jude and Fabricio were caught up in a conversation when Kat walked in. Jude's draw dropped this time.

Kat was wearing a white wedding dress with tiny pears in the front. In the back it had a big train beaded with sowed in flowers. Her hair was in thick curls and pinned up letting a few of them surround her face. The Vail was carefully places on her perfect hair. What really topped it all of was the smile on her face.

Jude: "Oh my God Kat. You……..you look amazing."
Fabricio: "Absolutely stunning."
A honk from the outside broke the compliment giving moment. It was the limo driver which meant it was time to go.

Half hour later they arrived. The guests began to settle in one by one. Kat, Jude and Fabricio were in a room, in the house that belonged with the gardens. Kat's mom was taking care of the guests outside. Jamie wasn't allowed to see Kat so they stayed hidden from the public eye. Jude's cell rang. It was Jamie.

Jude: "Hey, my favorite groom." she said.
Jamie on the other end: "Hey, my favorite bride stealer."
Jude: "Bride stealer? Jamie, you know you're not allowed to see the bride before she walks down the isle."
Jamie: "Yeah, yeah." he said annoyed but pleased, then continued: "Listen Jude, there is something I have to tell you. It's important."
Jude: "You forgot the rings?" she joked
Jamie: "Not even funny, Harrison."
Jude: "Ok, more serious Jude. Shoot."
Jamie: "Ok let me start at the beginning. When you left and I found out about Tommy and Chris I went over to his place to give him a piece of my mind."
Jude interrupted: "Jamie, this is a happy occasion. I don't want to talk about him."
Jamie: "But you really need to hear this. Anyways he was a mess and he started talking about how much he cared for you." Jude's throat was closing up as Jamie continued: "We sort of bonded and over the time I asked him to be my best man." he let out barely loud enough for Jude to hear.
Jude: "You what?" Fabricio and Kat turned to Jude.
Kat than turned to Fabricio: "I think Jamie just told Jude that Tommy is the best man."
Fabricio: "He is WHAT?"

Jamie heard the anger in her voice and continued: "You know what? Forget it. I'll just call him up and tell him not to come. It's better that way" he said not wanting to upset Jude.
Jude felt guilty. She was already ruining they're day. Again it was turning out to be all about her.
Jude: "No Jamie, it's Ok. I can deal with Quincy for one day." she said. Kat squealed.

"How bad can it be? All I have to do is walk down that isle with him. That's 2 minutes tops. Jude, what are you saying walking down the isle with Tommy? It shouldn't be like this. You should have been the bride and he should have been the groom. Ok you know what? Let's just get this over with. This is Jamie's and Kat's day. Not Jude's. Remember that. I have to go and find Tommy." she fought with her voices in her head.

She told Fabricio and Kat she'd be right back and left the room in search of Tommy. A few minutes later she found him standing with Jamie by the water fountain in the garden. Jamie gave her a warm hug. Tommy couldn't take his eyes off her. She was radiant. She looked older. More mature.

Tommy: "I think I'll go and mingle with the guests." he said knowing this was a special occasion and he didn't want to be the one to ruin in. Surprise crept up on him when Jude spoke.
Jude: "No, actually you're the one I wanted to talk to." Tommy turned to looked at her. He couldn't believe she came looking for him.
Jamie: "Say no more. Where is Kat?"
Jude: "She is with Fabricio inside. You can't go in there."
Jamie: "I know. I know." he waved and left.
Tommy: "Fabricio is here?"
Jude: "Yes."
Tommy: "Is he your new boyfriend?"
Jude: "He is SO much more." she loved torturing Tommy. It gave her pleasure to see him squirm. She couldn't wait to see Tommy's reaction when he sees Fabricio is an older, gay man.

Jude stepped closer to Tommy but still kept her distance.
Tommy: "You look……there are no words to describe you."
Jude: "Yeah well, trust me when I say there are no words to describe you either." she spat back. Tommy smiled. After everything she still had her sarcasm. His little bubble of hope blew up, now realizing Jude wasn't here to make up.

Jude: "Look Tommy. Today is not about me or you. Ok? I want this day to be perfect for them. Can we act civilized for one day?"
Tommy: "Jude, I am not the one going around slapping people and yelling."
Jude smirked: "She deserved it………..look all I am asking is for you to stay away from me. Please."
Tommy: "That'll be a little hard considering we're suppose to walk down the isle together."
Jude turned away at that statement: "Fine, we'll walk down the isle together, pose for some pictures and that'll be it."
Tommy: "I'm sorry I can't do that."
Jude: "Tommy." she pleaded.
Tommy shook his head: "Under one condition."
Jude: "I knew there was something coming. What do you want?"
Tommy: "I want you to talk to me."
Jude: "I am talking to you right now."
Tommy: "No, I mean just you and me. About everything."
Jude: "There's nothing to talk about."
Tommy: "Oh but there is so much to talk about."
Jude: "I can't."
Tommy: "Than I guess you and I will be inseparable today."
Jude: "You wouldn't."
Tommy: "Oh I would."
Jude: "What about Jamie?"
Tommy: "Jamie is a big boy. He has Kat. You're the ONLY reason I am here." Jude stayed quiet at his comment and then finally broke the awkward moment.
Jude: "Fine. But not today and only if you hold up your end of the bargain."
Tommy: "Trust me, I'll to anything for you to talk to me."
Jude: "Trust you? Not likely. I made that mistake once before and look what it got me." she said and walked away.

"Ok that's progress. She talked to me. And this time she didn't slap anyone around and she didn't yell. God she is so beautiful. I can't believe I screwed this one up so bad. I can't wait to meet this Fabricio. Tommy you have to keep your cool. It's the only way Jude will talk to you. Which means, no arguing with the new boyfriend and no punching his lights out. NEW BOYFRIEND? That is so wrong. How can she just go off and meet someone new after the stunt she pulled yesterday? But come on, you have to confess Christ deserved that. And I loved holding Jude. I know she belongs with me. ONLY ME." his thoughts were soon interrupted by wedding music.

He ran over to where all the bridesmaids and groomsmen were lined up and found his place last in line, next to Jude. He could tell she was uncomfortable. He was too. Hell they were suppose to be getting married and they would have if he hadn't screwed things up with Chris. If he hadn't started having feelings for her. Hell he still had some lingering feelings. He took Jude's hand and pulled it under his arm. He couldn't help but notice Jude was still wearing the wedding ring. He couldn't help but smile. It gave him hope. He knew that for as long as Jude wore that ring they had a shot.

The music started and the bridesmaids and groomsmen made they're way down the isle. Now it was they're turn. The music played on. The people stared. He was proud having the most beautiful woman there under his arm. Once they arrived at the end of the alter they separated. He didn't want to let go of her and he had to fight the urge to kiss her but he remembered his promise to her. He had to stay away, at least for tonight.

The ceremony went on. Throughout the whole time Tommy just stared at Jude. It was as if the vows and words were for them two alone. He imagined how they're wedding would be like. A part of him even let himself believe that it was they're big day. That the vows spoken were for him and Jude. His heart was married to her already.

Later on at the reception they posed for what seemed like a million pictures. Tommy and Jude would always have to stand together. His arm was always around her waist. Not to mention the smile plastered on his face with every picture they took. Finally after the photographer announced he had all the pictures he needed Jude broke away from the crowd and found Fabricio.
Jude: "Wanna dance?"
Fabricio: "I thought you'd never ask."
Together they made they're way to the pact dance floor. Today hadn't been so bad after all. Tommy kept his end of the bargain which meant she had to keep hers. Now all she had to do was figure out how she was going to manage being alone with him.

On the side lines Tommy stood with Kat while Jamie danced with his mother. Tommy noticed Jude dancing, but who was that man?
Tommy: "Kat? Who is that guy dancing with Jude?"
Kat smiled: "Oh that's Fabricio."
Tommy's eyes almost popped out of they're sockets.
Tommy: "He is at least 20 years older than her."
Kat heard a glimpse of jealousy rise in his voice and laughed: "He is at least 20 years older than you. Tommy chill. Fabricio is gay."
It was as if a ton of bricks lifted up off his shoulders. Jude didn't have a new boyfriend. He didn't have competition. Jude hadn't moved on. She still loved him. He felt so stupid to think that Jude had moved on so fast. She had to still love him, why else would she have slapped Chris?

Speaking of the devil. Chris walked up to Tommy as if she owned the place. She wasn't even invited or dressed for the occasion.
Tommy didn't know how to react to her sudden appearance: "What are you doing here?"
Chris: "We need to talk." she motioned for him to follow her.
Kat stepped in between Tommy and Chris: "Not now you don't. If you don't leave I will call security." she raised her voice.
Chris: "Look, I didn't mean to come in here and ruin your wedding but I really need to talk to Tom." Tommy just stood there. He never liked being called Tom. It made him sound old but for some reason he never told Chris not to call him that.
Kat: "The only thing you need to do is leave right now. GET OUT." she yelled furious.

This woman ruined her best friend's life. She stole her man. And now she had the nerve to come here and ruin her day. The music stopped. Jude and everyone else turned to see what was going on. There she stood. Chris. Jude couldn't believe her eyes. She stomped over to the DJ and told him to go on with the music. Than she made her way to Kat, Tommy and Chris.

Jude: "Kat, I am so sorry. I'll take care of this." she said feeling guilty. This is exactly what she had tried to avoid. A scene.
Kat: "Oh no. I'll take care of her this time." she was picking up her train of the wedding dress ready to fight. Jude stopped her.
Jude: "Go, dance with your husband." she took out an envelope and handed it to Kat.
Jude: "Here."
Kat: "What is this?"
Jude: "My wedding present."
Kat opened the envelop and took out 2 airplane tickets and a brochure. It was a one months honeymoon trip to Bermuda.
Kat: "Oh my God. Are you serious?"
Jude smiled: "Yes, now go and show Jamie." Kat mean-mugged Chris and walked away in search of Tommy. Jude sighed and turned to face the brunette Barbie and her new Kent.
Tommy: "Jude, I swear I didn't know she would show up here." he said seeing Jude felt responsible for her showing up and ruining Kat's wedding day.
Jude: "Doesn't matter. She is here now."
Chris: "Don't talk as if I'm not standing next to you."
Jude and Tommy: "Shut up"
Jude: "I think it's better if you both leave."
Tommy tried reaching for Jude's hand, his eyes pleading with her.
Tommy: "Jude, don't do this. Don't push me away again."
Jude: "Tommy I don't have the energy and this is not the place to argue with you right now. Just go." she said weakly. Tommy saw she was breaking down inside. He hated every second of it.
Tommy: "Fine I'll leave. But you promised we'll talk."
Jude: "I think that's not an option any more."
Tommy: "No you can't do this. I didn't know she would come here. I am sorry. We have to talk about our future."
Chris: "Tom, we have to talk about ours too. That's why I'm here." she interrupted.
Jude looked at Chris then at Tommy.
Jude: "It's Tommy. Not Tom! He hates being called TOM!" she spat at Chris than she turned to Tommy and her expression softened a little. "There is no future. I let myself believe there would be. I let that spark of hope creep up on me again. I loved every minute I spend with you today and I hate myself for it."
Tommy: "No Jude, I felt the same. We can work this out." he almost forgot how much Jude knew of him. What his favorite song was, his favorite food, ice-cream, even little things like him not liking being called Tom.
Jude: "Tommy come out of this fantasy world. There is no US anymore. Please just go."
Tommy: "Jud-"
Jude: "GO" she turned away not being able to look at him any more.

Tommy grabbed Chris' hand and pulled her behind him. She had just ruined his chances of getting back together with Jude. What had been so important that she had to barge in on a wedding?