Chapter 29 - Picture Perfect

Jude: "Oh my God."

Person: "Jude Darlin, its really you." Fabricio embraced her in a hug. Maury wanted a turn but Fabricio wouldn't let go of her. Finally when he did she hugged Maury with all her might.

Jude: "I missed you guys so much." she said as she grinned.

Fabricio: "Missed us? We missed you. You almost gave me a heart attack." he said.

Victoria: "Why don't you join us for breakfast?" she asked politely.

Maury and Fabricio agreed. Morning progressed with great food, chatter and being a whole family again. The morning turned to noon and noon into evening. Jude and Tommy went for a walk to the park after everyone had gone they're separate ways.

Hand in hand they held on to each other like a new-found couple madly in love. The leaves were falling accompanied by the darkness of the night approaching. It was chilly outside but Tommy kept Jude warm and safe in his arms.

Tommy: "I love you soon-to-be Mrs. Quincy." he whispered in her ear. Jude smiled warmly feeling contend for the first time in a long time.

Jude: "I love you too, Mr. Quincy." she said back and leaned in to kiss him. He came down to her height and enveloped her in his arms, his lips firmly pressed against hers.

Tommy: "I want you to move back in with me." he said, just out of no where, nervous knowing how it turned out last time. Jude kissed his cheek warmly and cupped his face in her hands. That was answer enough for him.

Tommy: "I promise you this time things will be different. I want to spend the rest of my life with you. I want us to be a real family. I've never had that."

A tear left Jude's eye, he gently kissed it away. She whispered in his ear: "I want us to be a family more than anything."

That same night Tommy was sleeping over the Harrison's residence. Since Jude and Tommy had lived together Victoria didn't mind Tommy sleeping in Jude's room with her. Jude laid her head down on the pillow and closed her eyes slowly. Tommy looked at her in the dark and leaned over her. Second later Jude felt the pressure of his lips on hers and threw her arms around his neck. His chest was on hers, his hands moving over fragile and almost forgotten places. Both had longed to be near each other for so long neither was letting go. One thing led to another until they were both consumed in deep loved making.

Months went on and Jude was back to normal. She was living with Tommy. EJ and Jordan were dating and getting serious. Everything was good with everyone.

Jude was pacing back and forth, a nervous wreak.

Kat: "Jude, stand still. If you don't, I will poke you with the needle."

Jude stopped just now realizing how frantic she looked: "Sorry Kat, how much longer?"

Kat: "Maybe another 10 minutes." she said and dropped down on her knees to adjusts Jude's gown.

Jude: "You said that 10 minutes ago." she said and bit her lip. Kat smiled seeing how nervous her best friend was. She recognized that she had been just like Jude was now, on her special day. Kat's cell phone rang. She jumped to her feet and reached out for it. Tommy's number flashed. Kat handed Jude the phone.

Kat: "It's for you."

Jude took the phone while Kat went back to work on the gown.

Jude: "Hello?" she said. She hadn't even looked at the caller id to see who was calling.

Tommy: "Hey babe. You ready to get the show started?"

Jude: "Are you suppose to be calling me?"

Tommy: "I couldn't resist. I miss you."

Jude: "I miss you too."

Tommy: "Are you ready?"

Jude: "Almost. If it doesn't start soon I will eat away all my nail polish."

Tommy laughed: "I can't wait to see you."

Jude: "I can't wait to see you."

Tommy: "All these years and here we are, getting married."

The door to Jude's chamber opened and Stuart walked inside.

Jude: "Tommy I have to go. My dad just came." she said and hung up the phone.

Stuart walked over to Jude, tears of joy filled his eyes. He kissed her cheek lightly and looked at his youngest daughter.

Stuart: "You look beautiful."

Jude: "Thanks dad."

Stuart: "We're ready if you are. Everything is perfect."

Kat put the veil on Jude's head and let a few curls fall to surround her face. Stuart took Jude's arm under his and together they walked out to face the crowd. It was Jude's and Tommy's wedding day.

It was late spring and an outside wedding. The colors were baby blue and gray. The chairs were placed perfectly in rows of 10, the color baby blue with big bows tied in the back. All the chairs were filled as everyone faced the alter, patiently waiting for the bride. The music filled the air. First up were Jason and Sadie. They walked down the isle, as brides maid and groom's man this time. Next up were EJ and Jordan, after them came Jamie and Amy. Finally it was turn for the maid of honor, Kat and the best man, Kwest. Next up was little Adriana as the flower girl. Everyone smiled as they saw the tiny, beautiful girl throwing flowers in all directions.

Everything was more than perfect. Jude was wearing a beautiful, white wedding dress. It fit perfectly around her tiny body and hugged every curve. Her red hair was died in a light brown shade with a few red strands, pinned up. A few beautifully placed curls had fallen around her radiant face. The veil was covering her face from prefect sight. She stood with Stuart at the end of the bridesmaids and groomsmen's line. All the bridesmaids were dressed in long baby blue dresses with gray jewelry and shoes. All the men were dressed in black tuxedos with baby blue button up shirts and gray ties.

The wedding march filled the air. Everyone rose to they're feet in anticipation. Jude's heart was racing she couldn't even think clear. All the could concentrate on was the man at the end of the alter waiting for her. He was just as nervous as she had been. Stuart took her hand and together they made they're way slowly but surly down the isle. Tommy stood there waiting. To him, it felt like he had been waiting forever for this moment.

And there she was. His wife to be, Jude Harrison. All this longing, waiting, needing was soon to be over. Soon they were to be man and wife. His heart skipped a beat when he saw how beautiful she looked. He was so mesmerized that he couldn't even take his eyes off her for one second. His eyes began to get teary from joy and happiness. Three steps, two, one. Here she finally was. Stuart kissed his little girl's cheek and placed her hand in Tommy's. A tear left Stuart's eye as he watched his little girl become another man's pride and joy.

Tommy squeezed her hand lightly and gave her an approving look. They than faced the reverend. He said a few words and than turned to face the audience.

Reverend: "If anyone has any objections to this marriage, you can speak now or forever hold your peace." he announced. Jude and Tommy didn't even hear what he had said, they were too busy concentrating on each other.

Person: "I have something to say." Jude and Tommy both turned to face whoever had just said that. The people all broke out in whispers. Jude couldn't believe who was standing before her, objecting to her marriage.

Hey guys I know all of you hate cliffhangers but when I start posting I can't resist them. Sorry. Anyways I know that was really short but I didn't want to get into the wedding scene now and than having to stop on the middle. Just bear with me for now. Thanks for all the feedback……..

Minela