my love for instant star began one late night when i checked my tivo and found it as a show recorded.i fell in love.i watched the entire first season in one night. this is my first shot at IS fanfic. im not exactly sure where it will go, so please be nice and review.

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Since U Been Gone

You dedicated, you took the time
Wasn't long, till I called you mine
Yeah, yeah, since you been gone

-Kelly Clarkson

Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like nothing can go wrong? The weathers beautiful. You are having a great hair day. Your latte is perfectly made. And last but not least, your producer is home from a long Los Angeles trip.

Jude breezed through the office of G-Major. It had been 5 months since Tommy rushed off to work on a project in Los Angeles. Jude could not have been more excited. Her ban from G- Major was officially lifted. She had worked on enough material for two albums in the absence of her main man.Life could not be sweeter.

"Hey Jude!" Kwest greeted with a smile.
"Hey Kwest!" she replied, wrapping her favorite sound guy in a quick hug. "Is he here yet?"
Kwest smirked, but there was something in his eyes at Jude could not read.
"Yeah, he's in his office," Kwest began. "But Jude, wait!"
Jude didn't listen, she had disappeared in a blur of red around the corner.

Jude didn't bother to knock, but when she had open the door, she wish she had.
"Oh my God!" Jude blurted out. Tommy and the brunette on his lap looked at Jude in surprise and embarrassment.
"I am so, so sorry," Jude rambled and rushed out the door.

Tommy and the woman looked at one another.
"And that was Jude Harrison," he said, leaning his head against hers.
"Your ex- girlfriend's little sister. Well, at least I can say I know how to make some impression. Come on. We have a meeting to get to," she said standing up. Tommy held out his hand. The two made their way to the main conference room, where all would be explain.

Jude sat in the conference room next to Kwest. She fiddled with her ring, anxiously. She felt like she had been punched in the gut. In 6 months, Tommy had obviously gotten over Sadie. Her minded added, and her.
Jude looked up confused to find Tommy, his mystery woman, and Darius entering the room.
"Ladies and gentlemen, our man Tom has finally returned, but he did not come back alone. I would like you to meet Samantha Martez," Darius announced with a smile.
"Samantha Martez? The Samantha Martez of Infinite Abyss and A&R records. Of the Martez music dynasty?" Jude rambled. Great, the enemy was someone she had admired.

Infinite Abyss was still one of the bands big in the pop-rock world. The band had been together for 5 years, before expanding in other endeavors. Samantha was their Gwen Stefani. She was a musical genius. It didn't hurt that her family had been in the music industry for years. Her father made Darius looks like a rookie.

"The Samantha Martez? I think I could get used to that," Samantha joked with a smile. "Don't tell her such things. It will only go to her head," Tommy teased.
"What was that, Little Tommy Q?" Samantha retorted.
Don't like the enemy! Jude told herself.
"I have asked you all here to announce the departure of Mr. Quincy and the new deal with A & R records," Darius explained
"YOU'RE LEAVING?" Jude gaped.
Tommy shot her a look.
" We offered Tom a position at A& R and he accepted," Samantha answered.
Jude looked at Tommy who shook is head not to say anything.
"A&R is officially a partner of G-Major. I could not be more proud of deal," Darius continued. Samantha nodded in agreement.
"So what does this have to do with me?" Jude inquired. Her arms crossed over her chest.
"Well, since I am now a part of the A&R production team, I will no longer be your producer," Tommy started. "Not your sole producer anyway. I have the option -."
" What Tommy is trying to say is, he has asked me to join your production crew. Considering his new position at A&R, he will be balancing his time between Los Angeles and Toronto," Samantha finished. "I will be running G-Major with Darius."
"I couldn't have a more beautiful associate," Darius complimented
Samantha smiled. " Darius, flattery will only get you so far."
"I only speak the truth."
Jude rolled her eyes.
"Is there anything else?" she asked impatiently. "I'd like to get to work."
"No," Darius said shortly. " You're excused. Kwest, why don't you get her set up for Tom and Sam."
Kwest nodded and followed the upset Jude out of the room.

"Did you know about it?" Jude asked as soon as she and Kwest were in the privacy of studio B.
"Yes, but Tom wanted to tell you himself. He wasn't sure how too."
"What is the deal with him and Samantha? He was just dating my sister!"
Jude slumped into a chair. She was a jumble of emotions.
"Look, Jude. I am going to be honest with you. Samantha, Sam was his saving grace," was all Kwest said before the laughing Tommy and Samantha walked in.
"So,girl I got your emails. You saidhad a lot to show me," Tommy said.
"Yeah," Jude said. " But can we take a minute for you to explain to me when you were going to tell me that you are bailing on me."
"Hey Kwest, want some coffee?" Samantha asked, with a shrug.
"Sure," Kwest replied and followed the petite brunette out of the studio.

"Jude," Tommy said.
"I don't know what to say. You are gone for 6 months and bam you show up making out with the lead singer of IA. You were just dating my sister! And now you are heading back to LA. You didn't even discuss bringing in another producer with me. This is my album, Tommy!"
"Jude, this has nothing to do with you. This is about me and the opportunity I have to extend into other music markets in the States. I don't need to check my personal and professional decisions with you. Samantha is a great artist and producer. You were just in the conference room calling her "The Samantha."
"I admire her as an artist."
"Then you should admire her as a producer. I wouldn't have asked her if I didn't think it was a good move."
Jude sighed in defeat.

This was supposed to be one of those good days.

disclaimer: i own no one with the exception of Samantha, though if i owned Tom or Tim, i would be one happy lady.