A/N – Hey, everyone! This is the first chapter I've written on my new laptop! Woo-hoo! It's so exciting! Hope you enjoy this chapter...
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Chapter Five – Got It Made
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Jude took a step back, her eyes wide. "You…you what?"
"I know where Mr. Quincy is," Liam repeated.
"But, you said…"
"I said that he chose to go on his own and you're gonna have to do this without him." He set a hand on her shoulder. "And I still mean it."
"But if you know where he is…" Jude left the suggestion hanging in the air.
"Then I can tell you, but what will that change? He'll still be in Montana and—"
"Montana?" Jude took a deep breath. "He's in Montana?"
"Miss Harrison, listen to me. Going to see him is not going to change anything." Liam sighed.
"Where in Montana?" she demanded. "And how do you know all this? Tommy doesn't even like you!"
He chuckled. "Well, he obviously liked me enough to tell me where he ran off too. Did he tell you?"
Jude frowned, tears stinging her eyes. "Why'd you even say anything if you weren't going to tell me?"
Liam smirked, obviously enjoying this. "You remember Sadie?"
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"Sadie!" Jude's voice pierced through G Major. Groaning, she threw her fists up in anger. "Sadie, where are you?"
She spotted her sister cuddled in the corner with Kwest. Wait, what? With Kwest? Storming over, she tapped her sister on the shoulder. Sadie looked up and smiled at Jude. "Hey, there, Stranger. When'd you come out of your chamber?"
"Sadie," Kwest scolded, moving away from her a bit.
"No, don't worry about it," she insisted, glancing at her sister. "Look, can I talk to you over there, please?"
"Sure…" Sadie threw Kwest a look over her shoulder, before following her sister across the room. Crossing her arms over her chest, she eyed Jude wearily. "What is it?"
"Look, I'm not gonna beat around the bush, okay?" Jude took a deep breath. "Will you go out with Liam?"
The older Harrison girl raised her eyebrows. "Will I do what!"
"Go out with Liam." Sadie pressed her lips together, frowning. "Please, Sadie. If you do it, I can find—I'll do anything for you."
"Why is this so important to you, Jude? Why do you want me and Liam to go out so badly?"
"Look, I didn't want to make a big deal out of it, okay?" She leaned in close, lowering he voice to a whisper. "Liam knows where Tommy is. And he won't tell me unless I get him a date with you?"
"Wow, what a scum!" Sadie fumed.
"So, will you do it?" Jude looked at her expectantly.
Sadie sighed. "I guess."
Jude threw her arms around her sister, hugging her tightly. "Thank you! Thank you so much! I owe you big time."
Her older sister laughed. "Oh, yeah, you do."
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Jude walked into Liam's office, trying to stay calm. "She'll do it."
Liam looked up from his desk, a sly smile on his face. "He's in Wolf Point." Jude nodded and turned, rushing out. He smiled sadly and called out to her quickly retreating back, "Tell Sadie I'll pick her up at eight."
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Portia glanced at Tom, an uncertain look on her face. Tom nodded and smiled. "Yes, Brigitte. I am your dad."
"You are!" she exclaimed, running up to him and grabbing a hold of his leg. "Mommy, you said Daddy wasn't gonna be here anymore."
"I know, Sweetie, but look! Daddy's here now. And we're gonna be one big happy family." She smiled and Tom, whose eyes were fixed on his daughter.
Tom leaned down and wrapped his arms cautiously around Brigitte. "Promise you're not going anywhere?" she asked sweetly.
"I promise."
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Tom closed the door to the guest room, walking over to his bags. Pulling out his cell phone, he pressed and held three, waiting for the call to connect. After a few rings, Kwest's voice mail kicked in. "It's Kwest. When you hear the beep, you know what to do." An automated voice listed off some options and then a loud beep echoed in his ear.
"Kwest, it's me Tom. I know what I'm gonna do. Call me back." Sighing, he flipped his phone shut. "I know what I'm gonna do."
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Jude pulled her Mustang into a small gas station off the dirt road she had been following for almost an hour. This was the first building she had seen since crossing the border and she was starting to get a little worried. She glanced up at the sign on the small building.
'Wolf Point Gas. Best gas in the whole area.'
Jude scoffed. "More like only gas in the whole area," she muttered under her breath. She put her car in park and hopped out, strolling over to the attendant.
"Can I help you?" the older man asked, eyeing her suspiciously.
"I'm looking for a friend of mine. Tommy Quincy?"
"I haven't see you around these parts before. Where y'from?" he asked, as if he hadn't heard a word she'd said.
"Toronto," she responded, wishing she could just get some answers from this man.
"Whoa! A city girl," he shouted, chortling.
"Yeah. I just came to Wolf Point to find my…friend."
He gave her an odd look. "Your friend from the city too?"
"Yeah, he is." Now we're getting somewhere.
"We got a newcomer about a week ago. Staying with the Martins." The attendant smiled at her.
"Where can I find these Martins?"
He pointed to his left. "Right up the road. About ten minutes. Big house on the left. Can't miss it."
Jude smiled. "Thanks, sir."
"Anytime, miss." She waved and hopped back in her car, peeling out of the small parking lot.
"Darn city folk," he muttered, watching her speed down the road.
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Jude pulled up to the big house, a little bit in awe. She had never seen a house so beautiful. She slid out of her car, closing the door quietly. She wasn't quite sure why she was here. She didn't know these people and she sure didn't know if Tom was here or not. But it was worth the shot.
She walked up to the door and knocked softly. The door opened moments later and Jude's jaw dropped.
"Jude… What are you doing here?"
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Who answered the door? Oh, man. I'm dying to find out. Okay, well, leave me some feedback. I'll get some more up this weekend. Having a laptop now guarantees me more typing time!
QUICK SPOILERS!
"Jude, you need to go home."
"I don't think Tommy wants to see you."
"Are you kidding me? How can you be staying here?"
"Daddy, who is she?"
Next chapter is called "All Alone"…