A/N: Tsk, tsk, tsk. No sympathy for Jamie. Seriously! Not one person I got a review from was willing to stick up for him! Personally, I'm not a big Jude/Jamie fan myself, but he's sweet.

Disclaimer: I don't own the show. If I did, do you think Jude and Tommy would still be apart? No? Didn't think so.

Chapter 12: Barely Breathing

Jude buried her face in her hands as sobs took over her body. He had promised that they would always be best friends, and now, she had lost him. Slowly, she built up the strength to stand up and walk out of the café. She went back into the hotel, where Tommy had been waiting for her. He instantly embraced her, looking purposefully into her deep blue eyes. "I take it it didn't go too well." She threw her arms around his neck, her head resting on his chest. She needed comforting right now, and he knew she was counting on him. He slowly stroked up and down her back, silently telling her it would all work out. She looked at him.

"He hates me now, Tommy! I-I don't know what to do. Jamie has always been there for me and now…. We promised each other we'd always be best friends…" Tommy continued his motions.

"Shhh. Its ok, it's ok. Look, why don't you get some sleep, ok? We'll work this out in the morning." She lifted her head and instantly her helpless blue eyes locked with his confident ones. She forced a smile and nodded.

"Ok." She released herself from their embrace and walked over to her suitcase, pulling out an oversized t-shirt and a pair of pajama bottoms. She quickly changed into them and got under the covers. Tommy made sure she was settled before he made his way over to the door, but was stopped by Jude's pleading voice. "Tommy?" He turned back.

"What is it, girl?"

"Please, stay with me. I-I can't be alone. Not now." He nodded.

"I understand." He walked back over to the bed, laying down on it and taking Jude into his arms. The tears continued to fall, and he stroked up and down her arms gently, willing her to fall asleep. He relaxed when he heard the sob stop and her breathing return to normal, and soon followed her into dreamland. The next morning they were once again awakened by their peaceful sleep by the ringing of the phone. Groaning, Jude wrestled her way out of Tommy's arms and picked up the phone, still half-asleep.

"Hello?"

"Miss Harrison, there's been an accident…"

A/N: R&R.