Instant Star has quickly become one of my favorite shows; I love it almost as much as I love Degrassi, almost! I am sure many of you agree with me, Tommy and Jude are meant for each other. This is a story for them, it may not have a happy ending, but, it shows the love between them or at least the love that Tommy feels for Jude.
This is based on Diamond Rio's song "One More Day"….I do not own any of the characters.
Flashbacks are done in italics.
He walked slowly up to the door; his hand went to his neck to release the pressure of his collar as he undid the tie. As his hand touched the doorknob he paused, slowly his head
rested on the door, the memory of the first time she had seen the house flashed through his mind. "Tommy, let me open the door!" "Now why would I want to do something
like that?" He asked, grinning as he teased her. "Because you love me more than anything in the world, and you know me, I really, really want to be the first to walk
in." She smiled brightly at him knowing she would get her way... He loved her smile, he loved everything about her. "I don't love you more than anything in the world
Jude," he paused and brought his hand up to cup her cheek, "you are my world." He lowered his head and lightly kissed her lips. When he pulled away he could see the
love in her eyes, and knew they only reflected the love that showed in his. He smiled at her and moved to the side so she could open the door. He would do anything for
her. He raised his head; tears were streaming down his face. She would never open the door again. He turned the knob and walked inside. He sat the keys down on the table and
flipped on the lights. The room was instantly illuminated. He glanced down at the table; the funeral service announcement. He picked it up and wadded it into a ball and threw it on
the floor. As he walked down the hall into the living room, he gazed at the pictures that adorned the walls. He smiled as he looked at a few, remembering certain things that had
happened on those days. The first day they met. He had a favor called in on him and he wasn't happy about it. He was asked to produce the first album of a contest
winner. He hated her before he met her, he automatically assumed she was the kind of girl who hated everything and tried to be a punk princess. He was never more
wrong in his life.. From the moment they laid eyes on each other, there were sparks, not always the good kind, but eventually they both realized the feelings they had for
each other were real. He walked further down the hall. There was a picture of him proposing to her. The paparazzo was always watching them. He had it planned down to the 'I
do.' They hadn't been together a month, but he knew he would never want anyone else. It would always be her. Even though they hadn't been together long, in their
hearts they had known for years that they loved each other. He took her to the pier, where they wrote their first song together. The moon was full, and the sky was full
of stars. He got down on one knee. "Jude, you are my life, without you I don't exist. I know I put you through hell, but I also know that I will never love someone as
much as I love you. Jude, I want to spend the rest of my life with you by my side, not just as my musician, but as my lover, and my wife. He looked up; she had tears in
her eyes. "Will you marry me?" Not being able to speak she shook her head yes. He slipped the diamond on to her finger and quickly stood. He kissed her with all the
passion he had ever felt for her. When he entered the living room the first thing that came into view was the baby crib. He took in a deep breath and walked towards it. It was
only half finished. The last day he was working on it was the day she went into labor. It was early morning; he had waked to Jude still sound asleep. He watched her for a few
minuets. She was so innocent, that's one of the reasons he loved her so much. It wasn't often that she got goodnights sleep especially since she had become pregnant, so
he carefully eased himself out of bed and went downstairs. He made a cup of coffee and went into the living room. He had been working on the crib when she came
downstairs. He quickly noted the paleness of her face. "Jude, what's wrong?" He asked worry filling his voice. "Its time!" It took him a minuet to register what she had
said before a smile broke out on his face. It was time; his baby was about to be born, he was having a child with Jude, his best-friend, his wife, his soul mate. He broke
himself out of the daydream. He shook his head trying to erase all of the memories. It seemed that every time he finally stopped crying, more tears came. He quickly walked upstairs
and entered their bedroom. Knowing that he wouldn't be able to handle seeing all of her things, without turning on the lights, he stripped and got into bed. He laid there a few
minuets. The bed seemed so empty and so cold.He rolled to his side and grabbed one of her pillows. He pushed his face into it and took a deep breath. Her smell was still there. It
was like it had only been hours since she had last lain there, not days. The thought of her never being able to lie beside him or him never waking up to her again broke him. He
curled up into a ball, clutching the pillow and cried. "How am I supposed to do this Jude?" He asked himself through broken sobs. "I need you. I don't know how to live without
you. You were my life." He rolled onto his back and started into the dark. He went back to that day at the hospital. She had been in labor for only an hour. He was by her side
the whole time. As another contraction hit, she squeezed his hand. "Its okay, breath, you're doing great." Tommy repeated over and over to her. When it was over she
closed her eyes and rested. Tommy watched her. His wish had come true. He was with the girl he had loved his whole life. It had taken thme years to get together. They
went through so much just to get to where they were at. He knew that no matter what, he would never let her go, because he could never love anyone as much as he
loved her. It was with that final thought that things went bad. She quickly clutched his hand. It was more forceful than the other times. He didn't know what it meant,
the machines that were connected to her started to go off like crazy. That's when the doctors and nurses came in. They asked him to leave. "Why, what's wrong?" "Sir,
were not sure, but we need you to leave, you will only get in the way." He was getting really worried and really frustrated. "No, tell me what's wrong with my wife and
baby," he yelled, in the end he was escorted out of the room. He paced back and forth outside the door. Finally he sat down in the chair that had been placed outside
the room. He waited for hours. When the door to Jude's room opened he quickly stood. He watched as one by one the nurses and doctors left the room, none of them
would look at him. Her OBGYN came up to him. After the doctor told him that there was nothing that they could do, to save her or the baby, he slowly slid to the floor.
He wrapped his arms around his legs and held himself. The tears came; it was as if they couldn't stop. He drove straight to Jude's parent's house. After giving the news,
he was no longer capable of driving, or doing anything for that matter. He went upstairs and into her old bedroom. That's where he stayed for days. He didn't eat, and
what little sleep he got, was plagued by dreams of Jude. The final day he spent at the Harrison's house was the day before the funeral. He knew he had to face it
sometime. It was like that, that he finally fell asleep. He dreamt of his last hours with Jude. This time though it was different. The doctor came out, said he did all that he could, but
this time, Tommy went into the room. He was sitting in the chair beside the bed, holding her hand. His head was pressed against their clasped hands, tears running down his face.
He was just getting up to leave. He stopped at the door and took one final look at his love. He was just opening the door when, an unknown force shut it again.
Last night I had a crazy dream
A wish was granted just for me
It could be for anything
I didn't ask for money
Or a mansion in Malibu
I simply wished for one more day with you
He turned around and behind him stood a man, if that's what it could be called. The man smiled at Tommy. He stood there wide eyed. "What are you?" Tommy asked. "That is not
important. I am here to bestow upon you a gift." The man said. Tommy looked at him puzzled. "My son, your love for her was pure. You loved her more than your own life. That
kind of love does not go unrewarded. So I am here to offer you a wish. Anything you want, it's yours." Tommy stood there. A wish? Anything he wanted it was his? He could think
of so many things, money, fame, and so much more. The only thing that came to his mind though was her. He told the man this. He smiled, for he already knew what his wish would
be. "Your wish shall be granted, but for a wish like this, you must be warned; you have only one day." Tommy started to protest. "Young man, it is not I who make the rules, you
have not made your wish yet, you can still wish for something else, something permanent." "NO! I want her, even if it's just for one more day." "Your wish is granted." With that the
man disappeared. Tommy waited and waited but nothing happened. Jude's body still laid there lifeless. After awhile he figured he had imagined the whole thing. He finally made his
way home. Without disturbing anything he went straight to their room and cried himself to sleep.
Hi, this is just a new story that I have been working on. It kind of came to me because I can relate to the lyrics, and I know there are many others out there that would wish just for one more day with the person they care most about. I know it's sad, but I promise it will be a very good story. It probably won't be to long but, it will be good. I look forward to reading your comments, ttyl!
