A/N: sniffles, there's only one more chapter to go after this! Seriously, it's almost done! It's like…I don't now, I'm going to feel empty or something. I hope you guys like the last two chapters. I really love this one..it makes my fangirl side all gooey and happy. :D

Enjoy the chapter! More to come!

Chapter 21

December 31, 2008

Jude was sitting in a small room in the back of the reception hall that EJ and Georgia had found for her wedding. It had been a large task to get all the arrangements made once Jude was out of jail, but it was made possible by her family and friends, and Tommy's rather large investment portfolio.

She was facing away from a mirror as her stylist worked on making her hair do things it wasn't meant to do. Jude had said on multiple occasions she didn't care what her hair looked like and now she was fastly regretting it. She already had about a million bobby pins thrust into her scalp and she had so much hair spray on it, she suspect her hair was almost glued in place.

"Almost done…" The stylist insisted and Jude sighed heavily.

"You said that 20 minutes ago." Jude wined. She could hear her stylist chuckle slightly and glanced earnestly at the clock. True to wedding tradition, she hadn't seen hind nor hair of Tommy all day and she was quickly going through withdrawals. Her wedding was going off as she hoped, starting at 11 and ending at midnight. But it was killing her not to see her soon-to-be husband once that day. She felt nervousness wash over her It was a small ceremony with a rather small army of people in attendance, but she was feeling performance anxiety and only Tommy was ever able to calm her nerves before a show.

"And…DONE!" The stylist proclaimed, stepping back and examining her work. She turned the chair to face the mirror and Jude gasped at her hair style. Her blonde hair was pulled up into a fancy twist with curls spilling from it, giving her a wild yet sophisticated look. There were tiny flowers stuck in throughout and the bobby pins each had a baby blue bead on the end that Jude suspected matched the bridesmaid dresses exactly.

"It's so pretty!" Jude said, her voice in awe. Jude stood up from the chair and walked carefully over to the full length mirror, taking in the dress and hair all together. Her dress was white and not too puffy. It was made of satin material with baby blue flower patterns throughout it. (see picture link for further details…)

As Jude was admiring herself in the mirror, the door opened and Sadie and Kat came in, both in the simple baby blue brides maid dresses.

"Jude, you look so beautiful!" Sadie and Kat both squealed out. Jude smiled at her sister and best friend as they ran over and hugged her.

"You think so?"

"Yes, Tommy's going to drool at the sight of you." Kat insisted. Jude perked up at the mention of her fiancé.

"Have you guys seen him?" Jude asked, getting apprehensive.

"Of course, and the man looks hotter than ever…Seriously Jude, get the man in a tux more often!" Sadie gushed, getting a dreamy expression on her face. Jude stared uncertainly at Sadie a moment.

"Ignore her." Kat said, patting Jude on the arm. "So, you ready?" She asked her best friend. Jude glanced in the mirror one last time and nodded.

"No you're not!" Sadie yelled, walking across the room and holding up the long veil from the vanity. Sadie walked over to Jude and carefully positioned it on her head and straightened it out. Sadie took a couple steps back and surveyed her sister. "Now you're ready." Sadie said, giving her a thumbs up and a hug. Jude hugged her sister back and the door opened and EJ yelled at the trio to get out to the hallway. They all laughed at the PR Manager turned Wedding Planner and hurried out into the hall, Jude being careful not to trip over her dress. The bride's maids and grooms men were all paired off and waiting in the hallway. They all gushed at Jude and soon the music started and they all slowly left her standing alone with her father.

"You look beautiful honey." Stuart whispered to her. Jude smiled at her father.

"Thanks Dad." She said and Jude noticed tears forming in Stuarts eyes. "Dad…"

"I'm ok, honey...it's just…you grew up so fast!" Jude laughed slightly and smiled at her dad.

"It was bound to happen sooner or later." Stuart smiled at his daughter and the music stopped and changed to the bridal march. EJ quickly motioned for them to enter the room and Jude gaped at the reception hall. There were tons of people there and cameras flashed. She couldn't help but smile and be at awe in the arrangements of flowers and all the people who had showed up to the wedding (no press, thankfully). As Jude and her father moved turned to the center aisle, Jude caught Tommy's eyes, standing up at the alter. He smiled at her and Jude couldn't help but smile back. Sadie was right, Tommy did look better than ever in the black tux.

It seemed like an eternity later, that her father let go of her arm and she was standing before her soon to be husband. The minister they found to perform the ceremony began his words, but Jude couldn't listen. All she could do was stare at Tommy and think of the rest of their life together.

Tommy glanced away from her a moment and then back again, barely moving his lips and mouthed 'I love you' to her and she smiled back. EJ had lectured the couple on not moving, or laughing, once they were up on the alter and it was proving to be difficult. The minister stopped talked and Jude realized it was her cue to say her vows. They had decided on saying their own and making the whole thing more personal.

"As I'm sure all of you know, I first met Tommy when I won the Instant Star competition so many years ago. At first, I thought it was a joke that Georgia was pairing me with this 90's boybander as my producer." Tommy smiled at her and looked away. She could tell he was trying not to laugh at the memory of their first meeting. "But I realize I have Georgia to thank for pairing me with Tom Quincy. Not only is he the love of my life," Tommy's eyes met hers again and she saw his love for her reflecting in his blue depths. "but he also became my best friend and mentor. I love you so much Tommy and I still can't believe I'm getting to married to an ex boybander." Everyone in the hall laughed. "I love you." Jude said and Tommy smiled at her once again. Once the chuckling died down, Tommy took a deep breathe and said had his say.

"Jude, before we met, I didn't know what love felt like, let alone what it was. When we first met, I suddenly felt more alive than I ever felt before and slowly, I found myself wanting to be with you more and more. You frustrated me, fascinated me, and frightened me all at the same time. I'm sorry it took me so long to realize that it was you I was looking for, even when I didn't know it myself. I knew from day one I had to have you in my life and I know I've hurt you and made you cry…" Tommy trailed off as a tear fell down Jude's cheek. "I want to promise you that I won't anymore, but I know I'm going to make mistakes. I'm not perfect, but I'm going to try to be." Tommy said, taking her hands in his and he kissed her hand. Jude felt herself crying at Tommy's words. She smiled at him and he smiled back.

"Do you, Jude Joanna Harrison, take Thomas" Jude noticed the slight wince Tommy made at the use of his full name "Randal Quincy to be your lawfully wedded husband? To have and to hold, to cherish through sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." Jude answered, without hesitation. As long as you never name our son Randal…

"Do You, Thomas Randal Quincy, Take Jude Joanna Harrison to be your lawfully wedded wife? To have and to hold, to cherish through sickness and in health as long as you both shall live?"

"I do." Tommy answered, winking at Jude, signaling that he would never burden his son with such a horrible name or middle name. She smiled at him and they exchanged rings. They both stared into each others eyes anxiously awaiting the last part of the ceremony.

"If there is anyone who objects to the joining of these two people as husband and wife, please speak now or forever hold your piece."

"I think I'll shoot them." Jude muttered quietly and Tommy snickered.

"I'll help." The couple smiled at each other and waited anxiously through the pause.

"I object!" Speed yelled.

The entire hall stared at him. He just shrugged and didn't look at all apologetic.

"What, like you didn't want to." He smiled.

The priest ignored him and continued with his ceremonial speech.

"By the power invested within me, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may now kiss the bride." The minister said and Tommy made no hesitation to follow the command. As they kissed, the clock in the hall struck midnight. Everyone cheered and clapped and Tommy and Jude lost themselves in each other. When they pulled back the couple smiled at each other and turned to face everyone in the hall.

"I've been wanting to do that all day." Tommy muttered as they made their way out of the hall.

"You have no idea." She added and once they were in the hall, Tommy grabbed her and pulled her to him and kissed her passionately.

"You look beautiful." He said once they parted.

"So do you." Jude said, grinning. Tommy's eyes narrowed slightly and EJ's throat being cleared forced them to look at her and away from each other.

"What!" The couple snapped, annoyed at the interruption.

"You two have a reception to get to. OUT!" EJ yelled at them. Tommy and Jude grinned sheepishly and made their way out of the reception hall as EJ followed behind them like a Shepard and towards the doors where the limo was supposed to bring them to the reception hall, which reporters were allowed.

"Are we ever going to get a moment alone?" Jude asked as they made their way to the limo.

"Counting the minutes until we can get away on a jet to Hawaii for the honey moon." Tommy said, and Jude laughed.