So wow. I just recently found out how to check the stats on a story and I was completely shocked at how many hits this story had. I mean I thought that it would be up there in maybe the hundreds but definitley not almost 4 thousand! So for everyone who has read this and not reviewed thanks and for those who have been loyal readers and review absolutely every chapter-you know who you are ;) Thank you sooo much. You are the reason that I keep posting this thing lol. So thanks again and I hope you enjoy the next chapter. This story is almost over but i'm posting a new one as soon as this one is over.Thanks. luv Adrienne
1 month passed and Sadie and Caleb were finally engaged. They decided to have a small traditional wedding towards June of the following year giving Jude and Sadie enough time to plan the wedding and Caleb enough time to Graduate from USC and start Law School. Sadie was hopelessly in love and was absolutely glowing. Jude was so happy for her sister, she really did deserve it. Jude had really grown fond of Caleb in the past 4 months that she had known him. He was very active in environmental issues and had gotten Sadie involved in numerous charities. In fact Sadie had changed her major to environmental studies and couldn't have been happier with the decision. He would baby sit Kaitlyn without a second thought and he had really become a part of their little family. Anyone that made Sadie that happy was definitely ok in Jude's book.
Things at the studio had been going a lot better too. Jude had recorded 3 more songs and was currently working on a 4th. Her and Tommy had fallen back into their easy rhythm once again. They would be in their own little world writing songs that each could only get to when with the other. Jude had just started recording "someday" with Tommy. They had been working since 7am that morning and it was now after 1pm. They had been working themselves too hard and knew it.
Jude is strumming her guitar when all of a sudden she grunts in frustration.
Jude: Grraahhh I can't take it anymore. If I have to stare at these 4 walls another minute I'm going to burst.
Tommy sighed and ran his hands over his face "I know what you mean, Why don't we go grab some lunch"?
Jude thought about this momentarily, she didn't know if it was such a good idea but she did know that if she had to stay in that room a moment longer she'd go insane.
Jude: Sure let me grab my purse
Jude and Tommy walked outside of the studio, Jude had to shield her eyes from the soon but looked over at Tommy who was already wearing his designer shades.
Jude giggled "Ah Quincy some things never change"
Tommy: Hey, what? So I like to accessorize.
They both laughed it was so nice to just enjoy each others company again.
Tommy: So we gonna take your car or mine?
Tommy asked as he started walking towards Jude's black mustang, Jude looked at her car and quickly grabbed Tommy's hand as she remembered the car seat in the front seat of her car.
Jude kind of panicky say's "I wouldn't want you to suffer through the experience of me driving in La".
Tommy looked deeply into Jude's eyes while still holding her hand "No experience with you could be bad Jude"
Jude was shocked by the sincerity in his voice, she could tell that he was serious.
Jude: Please don't Tommy, not now.
Tommy pleadingly: Don't what Jude? Tell you how much I've missed you? How much I wish things were different? That I made the biggest mistake of my life?
Jude looked at Tommy sadly: Yeah Tommy, don't. You can't just show back up after almost a year and say you miss me, that you wish things were different, and yes you did make a mistake. Things aren't different, you have your life, I have mine and we both have music. Don't you understand I can't do this again? It has taken me more than you'll ever know to pick myself back up from the floor after you left. I wont do it again. She quickly walked away and jumped in her car.
Tommy just stared down at the ground " god what did I do now"?
Jude drove home as tears ran down her face.
JudeT: Why does he do this? He always messes things up just as their starting to get good. I know I know that I should at least let him explain what happened but I'm so scared he didn't have a good reason for leaving me and he just left because he was scared. I don't think I'd be able to take it.
Jude dried her eyes and walked into her and Mason's condo. It was a Saturday so Sadie had been watching Kaitlyn for her so that her babysitter could have a much needed break.
Sadie was watching a soap opera on the TV when Jude walked in. Kaitlyn was asleep in her car seat next to Sadie on the couch. She smiled down at her little angel, she couldn't believe how big she was already. She was only 4 months old but had a full head of dark brown curly hair, crystal clear blue eyes, Jude's cute little nose and her full pouty ruby colored lips. Her daughter was beautiful and she didn't say it because she was hers but because it was the truth.
Jude sat down on the other side of Sadie and reached a hand into the bag of popcorn on Sadie's lap. Sadie took one look at Jude's red puffy eyes and knew something had happened with Quincy. She silently swore. "Damn you, what did you do to her now Tommy"? Sadie looked at Jude again and then just put the bag of popcorn in her sisters lap, she silently got up and went to the kitchen and came back moments later with a carton of ice cream and two spoons. She sad down next to Jude again and Jude just looked up at her with tears in her eyes. Sadie put the ice cream down and enveloped her Jude in a hug just as Jude started to sob. Sadie held her and just let her get out all the tears she had been holding in the past months over Tommy. When Jude was finished she looked up at her big sister with a smile on her face.
Jude: Thanks Sades, that was just what I needed.
Sadie: No problem, what are big sisters for huh?
Jude and Sadie watched TV together until 4 and then Kaitlyn woke up. Jude changed, fed, and played with her for a while until she knew she had to get back to the studio. She still had work to do. Jude handed Kaitlyn to Sadie and told her she would be home in a few hours.
Sadie: Ok but just be home before 9, Caleb and I are having dinner with his parents tonight. She was barely able to contain her glee.
Jude smiled at her sisters happy face
Jude: Promise I'll be home before 9.
Jude drove to the studio. She wasn't going to open old wounds she told herself and she wasn't going to let Tommy do it either.
JudeT: They're already open wounds Jude.
Jude was frustrated and let out an exasperated sigh, oh god I'm crazy now, I'm arguing with myself.
Jude pulled into the parking lot and got out. She took a deep breath then entered the studio. She immediately saw Tommy sitting at the sound board in studio A. She walked over to him and sat down with her journal in hand.
Jude: Ok so I was thinking that we could start with a different song since someday isn't going so well.
Tommy: Ok Jude, whatever you want.
Jude looked at Tommy and he stared back into her eyes
Tommy: We don't have to do this Jude. You know how I feel but I just wish you would let me tell you my side of things.
Jude: I know Tommy, and maybe some day soon I will let you but right now I have to protect myself and Ka, I mean and cant do this now ok?
Tommy stared at Jude in confusion she had been about to say something and then freaked and started babbling, I wonder what she almost said that she didn't want me to hear?
Jude and Tommy worked in peace with each other until almost 7pm. Tommy glanced over and Jude and could see she was beat.
Tommy: Hey, what do you say I take you out to dinner since we never got that lunch?
Jude smiled over at Tommy and was about to reply when Mason walked in. She glanced over at Mason with a smile.
Jude: Hey you, I was wondering if you were ever going to visit me.
Mason: Sorry I've been busy preparing for my next tour, you know I told you all about it already.
Jude: I know it doesn't mean that I don't miss you though, I mean your always working, and your never home either.
Mason: I'm sorry but I'll be home tonight I promise and we can talk. Oh hey Tommy, do you want to come to dinner at the house tonight"? Mason asked him so nonchalantly that he didn't even notice that Tommy's heart had stopped.
Jude shot a what the hell are you doing look to Mason and he looked scared
Tommy was witnessing the exchange between two best friends as though they were lovers and completely misunderstood what was going on. He thought they were living with each other together, not as roommates.
Tommy just put his head down.
Tommy: No, thanks Mason. I'll just let you two "talk" at dinner. With that he walked from the studio.
Jude and Mason were both confused. Why had Tommy seemed so upset? Mason was being nice by inviting him to the house for dinner even though it wasn't a smart idea because Tommy would see Kaitlyn, but it was still sweet.
Then it hit Jude, oh god, he thinks we're together" she said aloud.
