A/N: I don't own Instant Star. Reviews are always welcome.

Episode 17 - Ammunition

Part 1

"Jude, this place is huge," said Jake with his mouth agape. "I don't think my bartending salary is gonna even cover the rent for the bathroom," he said. "Don't worry about it guys" I said. "Living with two guys your husband is gonna freak!" said Jake. "Have you ever thought about thinking before opening your big mouth" said Jackson angrily. "It's okay Jackson he can't help being himself," I said. "Should I feel insulted?" he asked. "If you have to ask then you probably aren't as offended as you should be," said Jackson. "Tres drole Jackson," said Jake. "Impressed by the French I picked up, Jude, aren't you" Jake said. "Yeah that's a vast improvement from French toast and French fry" I said rolling my eyes. "The ladies have no chance," said Jake happily. "And neither do you" muttered Jackson under his breath. I couldn't help but snicker. "I heard that" said Jake.

Part 2

I brought the two of them to Harrison-Quincy Records. People stopped and stared openly as I walked in. "Hey Kwest, I want you to meet Jake and Jackson," I said. "Wanna help me work on something," I said. Kwest was still in shock. "Jake's a musician and I know he's just dying to record and this is Jackson, his manager," I said. Jake didn't hear the last part as he was jumping up and down hugging me. Just then Tommy walked in. Jude never noticed him as she made her way to one of the empty recording studios.

Part 3

Jake was fondly caressing his hands across the equipment with a peaceful look on his face. "Jake you're really freaking out me and Jude, man" Jackson said. "Pick up the guitar and play something man" said Kwest with an amused impression on his face. "Did I ever look like that Kwest?" I asked laughing. "For the first couple of months after you won Instant Star" he said.

Part 4

Tommy was pacing his office. Just then Georgia and E.J. walked into his office. "Did you see that blonde working with Kwest? She kind of looks like Jude," said Georgia. "Forget about the blonde, did you see those two hot guys?" said E.J. "What two guys?" said Tommy who stopped pacing.

Part 5

Kwest and Jude were mixing Jake's track in the booth while Jake and Jackson were talking on the other side of the glass. "Don't wanna talk about it Kwest," I said. "Um, sure Jude," he said. "You're pretty good at this," said Kwest. "I had some free time on my hands," I said. "So I take it you've got some new stuff," Kwest said. "I'm not sure the world is ready to hear it," I said. "The whole world, or one person in particular" he said. I didn't answer, but we both knew who I was referring to.

Part 6

I said brief hellos to Georgia and E.J. and squared my shoulders as I went through Tommy's office. "Jude…" he said. I had to steel my courage as he said my name. "Tommy sign this for me would you," I said shoving an envelope into his hands. "That's all you have to say," he said. "I think the papers speak for themselves," I said and left. Tommy quickly ripped open the envelope torn between running after me and looking at what she had left. Tommy's legs collapsed from under him and he sat on the floor in shock. Jude had given him annulment papers, which she had already signed and dated the same day she found out about him cheating on her and left for New York.

Part 7

Jake insisted that the three of them go out and celebrate his triumph. We were on our second round of drinks when a visitor came to our table. "Hey shorty," said Shay. I quickly surveyed the drink he was holding. "It's just sparkling water" he said. "I've been clean for a couple months now" he said. Jackson and Jake were just about to get up and send Shay away when Shay said he was leaving. Jake seeing I wasn't in the mood for celebrating said he'd be cool with it if I wanted to leave. I felt bad, but I had to get out of there.

Part 8

We had just made it back to our apartment and were sitting on the couch when Jackson suggested we play poker. Jake wanting to make it interesting decided we play strip poker, I agreed seeing as how I was a pro with the countless games I had played with E.J. and Speiderman's band on my first tour. Forty-five minutes into it we heard a knock on the door. Jake, who was at this point almost naked except for one sock decided to answer the door. Tommy had a look of shock on his face. "Sorry, wrong place," Tommy said. Jake then closed the door. Tommy looked at the chicken scratch that E.J. had written on the piece of paper and went back to the door. This time Jackson opened the door; he at least was still wearing his broxers. "Um, does Jude live here," Tommy asks a little red in the face. "Jude, your husband's at the door" said Jake who was now standing next to Jackson. "Want us to get rid of him?" said Jackson. Jude was wearing a t-shirt. Tommy's eyes took in every detail of her body and made her blush much to her annoyance. "I see you're busy," said Tommy. "Hi, I'm Jake, Jude's producing my album, so we'll be seeing each other from now on," he said offering his hand to Tommy who didn't shake it. "Jude can I talk to you alone for a second," said Tommy. "No," I said. "What do you mean," Tommy said shocked. "You heard what she said," said Jackson. "And who the hell are you" said Tommy sizing him up. "Someone who cares about her," said Jackson. "Oh yeah, me too" said Jake. "Tommy just sign the papers and leave," I said. "Jude…" Tommy said. I was close to tears and everyone in the room knew it. "Just do it man" said Jake. "Please Jude…" Tommy said. Jackson and Jake looked like they were both about to pummel Tommy or throw him out of the apartment. The tension in the air was electric. "Fine, if this is what you really want, but this sure is hell isn't what I want," Tommy said furiously scribbling his name on the paper and slamming the door behind him.