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For the next two months Jude could be found in the studio every day. Either she was working with her private tutor, or slaving away on her album. Tommy would come home every other weekend to her and things had never been better between them. Jude was actually happy. Her 17th birthday was less than two weeks away and Tommy had promised he would come for the party.

"So how's that new single coming?" Tommy said during a phone call later in the week.

"Alright. Darius hates it, but I gave up on trying to please him a long time ago."

"Are you going to have it done by your party?"

"I hope so. I want it to go on my album, which is supposedly being released on my birthday."

"I can't wait to see you."

Jude laughed. "I can't wait to see you either. Only nine more days."

"Nine more days until I get to see my punk-rock-brunette princess." Tommy thought about Jude's once fiery red hair. Sadie had dyed it a deep brown shade about a month after they'd moved back to Toronto.

Jude smiled. "You know you like my hair."

"I like everything about you."

Jude giggled flirtatiously.

"Jude!" A loud voice bellowed.

"Who the hell was that?"

Jude groaned. "Darius. He's driving me nuts."

"Hey chill. I know you want to tell him what you really think of him but if you do he'll stick you in some taco commercial."

Jude stifled a bout of laughter. "I don't think I could pull the costume off like you did."

"That is so not funny."

"JUDE! Whoever you're talking to is not important!"

"That's what he thinks," she whispered. "Love you."

"Love you too."

"What do you want now Darius?'

"I want that album but Georgia tells me you only have four songs done. That album should have been mailed three weeks ago!"

"I told you in the beginning that I couldn't get it done it time."

"There is no can't in this business. You will have this album done a week after your birthday!" he yelled as he stormed out of the room.

"That sounded fun," Kwest said.

"Oh yeah, loads. There is no way we can get it done it time."

"Don't worry about it Jude. I'll figure something out. Sadie's here to take you shopping for your part next week."

"Alright. Thanks Kwest," she said as she hugged him.

"Anytime."

"Hey sis ready to go?" Sadie asked in her oh-so perfect voice.

"I guess."

"We need to find the perfect dress for you," Sadie said as they got into the car and drove to the mall.

"That's the dress Jude."

Jude smiled at her reflection. "Do you really think so?"

"It's gorgeous!" Sadie gushed. The dress looked perfect on her little sistrer. It was a deep purple satin that went well with her now brunette waves. Shimmery, purple sequins adorned the fitted, strapless bodice. A ribbon criss-cross tie went from below her shoulder blades to above her hips. It was a floor length dress with a slit up the left side.

They bought the dress and drove back to the apartment. Jude went straight to her room and e-mailed Tommy about the dress. Sadie and Kwest were going clubbing so Jamie and Kat were coming over for the night.

"Have fun," Jude called as Sadie and Kwest walked out the door.

She looked back at the clock...7:00. Jamie and Kat wouldn't be coming for another half hour. Being alone scared the crap out of her so she decided to call Tommy. \