Chapter 10
The final three weeks of Jude's tour flew by without any incidents. Jude's performances got better each night and with Tommy by her side coaching her through, Jude wowed the crowds each night. Tommy and Jude's relationship fell into a comfortable friendship and the incident with Kevin and her sister Sadie were never mentioned. For the first time in six weeks Jude was finally smiling again and Tommy felt a warm sensation overcome him each time that smile was directed at him.
Before either realized it, the six-week tour had come to an end. Jude had finished her last show the night before and both were in their rooms packing the last of their things before the taxi arrived to take them to the airport. The band had already left on the bus to return home, but as a gift to Jude, Tommy arranged for him and Jude to fly back home a day early. Jude was in her room taking one last look around the room for anything forgotten when there was a soft knock on her door. Jude hurried to the door and opened it.
T: Hey girl, you ready to go, the taxi should be here any minute.
J: Yeah Tommy, give me one more minute to make sure I didn't forget anything.
Tommy went over to the bed and gathered Jude's bags next to his at the door while Jude made one final sweep of the room.
J: I can't believe it Tommy, my first tour is officially over.
T: I thought you would be happy to be going home.
J: I thought I would too, but the last few weeks have been so much fun and now I guess I just don't want to go home to all the drama.
T: Listen Jude, everything is going to be fine. We will work on the songs you've been writing for the second album and before you know it things will be back to the way they always were.
Jude turned her back to Tommy and tears begin to fall on her cheeks as shethought about her Mom and Dad and the fact that things will never be the way they use to be.
T: Jude, we really should get...Ahh, girl, come here girl…
Jude walked over to Tommy's outstretched arms and he pulled her into his embrace. Tommy whispered to Jude, "I promise, I won't let anyone hurt you anymore." They stayed that way for a moment as Jude composed herself and suddenly they both heard someone behind them.
P: Excuse me for interrupting Ms. Harrison and Mr. Quincy but your car is here to take you to the airport.
Without turning around, Tommy quietly thanked the doorman, sent him off with their bags and let him know they would be right down.
T: OK, Harrison, you ready to go?
J: Yeah Tommy. Listen, thank you for everything these last few weeks I couldn't have done it without you here.
T: I will always be here when you need me.
Tommy softly placed a kiss on the top of her head and they both headed out to the hallway and back to the real world.