Chapter 11

As Jude and Tommy stepped off the plane back home, neither said anything and just continued walking towards baggage claim. Each one was thinking about the return home and the situations that awaited them. Jude was thinking about her mom and the lonely summer that she had spent without Jude or Sadie. The feelings of hurt and resentment flooded back for the way that her father had treated her mother and that he was now living with Yvette while her mom was at home all alone mending her broken heart. Tommy on the other hand was thinking about confronting Sadie and knew that it wouldn't be long before she found him and they had it out. Once they had their bags and were heading to the parking lot, Jude finally looked at Tommy and decided they needed to clear the air before stepping back into the real world.

J: Uh… Tommy?

T: Yeah?

J: I just thought there were some things that we should talk about before we go out there.

T: Yeah, I guess that would be good. Do you want to start?

J: Well, these last few weeks together has changed a lot of things for me. I was so angry with you when you first showed up on tour and then that night changed everything. I guess what I really want to say is that you really hurt me when you went off to Europe with Sadie. In more ways than I can even begin to explain.

T: Jude, I didn't mean …

J: Tommy, no. Just let me finish. I was really angry with you and I didn't think that I would ever get over that. But these past few weeks have been great. I feel like I have my best friend back again and that is all that I want right now. I won't ever be able to get over what you did to me, but I can learn to move on and I just really want you as my friend and producer.

T: Jude, I truly am sorry for everything, whether you choose to believe that or not.

J: It's fine Tommy, I just want to move on with the next chapter of our lives. Let's just get home, I can't wait to see my mom and everyone at the studio.

T: OK, Jude.

Tommy started walking again towards the door, but despite the fake smile he put of for Jude, there was something bothering him. All he had wanted for the last few months was for Jude to say those words to him. He wanted their friendship back and now he had it. But why wasn't he happy then? He suddenly felt like it wasn't enough, but what else did he want?

Jude and Tommy made their way outside and into Tommy's Viper. Tommy had called Kwest earlier that day and made arrangements for Kwest to deliver Tommy's car to the parking lot. Tommy was so happy to be home and especially to be crawling into his beloved Viper.

J: Ah… I should have known this would be the first thing you would want when you got home. I don't know how you made it all these weeks without your baby!

T: Shut it Harrison or I will let you walk!

J: You wouldn't dare!

Jude and Tommy were soon on their way back into town. Tommy was going to drop off Jude at her house and then head to his place for some much needed rest since he didn't sleep a wink on the plane, unlike Jude who missed the entire flight.

Jude couldn't wait to get to her house. As much as she loved the tour, it was so good to finally be home. As soon as Tommy stopped the car in her driveway Jude flew out of the car and ran into the house.

J: Mom, I'm home! Hello, anyone here? Wow that's weird, I told her I would be home a day early, I can't believe she's not here to welcome me.

Tommy brought in Jude's bags and dropped them by the door. Jude went into the kitchen to see if her mom left a message for her and noticed the light beeping on the answering machine. She hit play and was greeted with Georgia's voice:

G: Hey Jude, I know you are just getting in today, but there are some things going on down at the studio that you need to be here for. Bring Tommy and get down here ASAP.

T: Wow, what was that all about?

J: I don't know, she sounded serious though. Maybe we ought to go there now.

T: Yeah, I guess we better. Come on I will give you a lift.

J: OK. Some welcome home party huh?

T: Come on let's go find out what the big emergency is at the studio.

Jude and Tommy got back in the Viper and headed to G-Major.