It was 11:00 at night and Jude is throwing all the clothes she can get her hands on into a bag. She thinks to herself, what's the weather like in Montana, how longs am I going to be gone, does Tommy really want me to come? She had been thinking about what she was going to tell her dad and Sadie all day. There was just no way that she could rationalize what she was doing. Sadie was going to be so pissed, but she didn't care. All she cared about was Tommy. Darius did say that she should take some time off, she would just call him after she found out what was going on. Jude decided to try and get some sleep even though she knew that it was probably not going to happen.
The next morning Jude gets up and puts all her stuff in her car. She's about to walk out the door but remembers that she promised herself that she would write a not to her dad and Sadie about where she was going so that they wouldn't worry.
Dear Dad and Sadie,
I'm going to see Tommy... I'm sorry I didn't tell you before I left but I just didn't know how too. I know that you both are mad but right now this is what I have to do. I'll call when I figure things out. Try not to worry.
Love,
Jude
Jude got into her car and drove to the airport. When she got inside she saw Christina sitting by security talking on the phone.
Christina: Tom, I'm on the 9:30 flight so as long as its on time I should be home around 3.
Tommy: So she's not with you?
Christina: (as she sees Jude sit down next to her) I haven't see her, but don't give up hope just yet.
Tommy: Ok I'll see you soon
Christina: Yeah by Tom (she closes her phone)
Jude: Hey
Christina: Look who decide to show up
Jude: Yeah well what can I say, I'm curious
Christina: You won't regret this, well let's go we don't want to miss our flight
Jude: Yeah let's go
Jude and Christina are now sitting on the plane and Jude looks really nervous.
Christina: Jude, are you alright?
Jude: I'm kinda a little nervous
Christina: About being on a plane or about going to see Tom
Jude: Both
Christina: Well don't worry, plane rides are perfectly safe, I take them all the time, and Tom really wants to see you so just try to relax.
Jude: Ok, so how long is the flight?
Christina: About 3 hours, you should try to sleep through it, it will make time pass faster.
Jude: Ok I'll try
Jude put her head back and was instantly asleep. Before she knew she was landing in Montana and about to get off the plane. After getting their bags they walk to Christina's car and they are on their way to see Tommy.
Jude: So, is it far from here?
Christina: Kind of, it's about an hour and a half.
Jude: Oh ok, well do you think we could talk while we drive, I won't be able to stand the silence.
Christina: Sure, what do you want to talk about?
Jude: Well for starters, you, I mean you know all this stuff about me and I know absolutely nothing about you expect that your Tommy's sister.
Christina: Well I grew up in Toronto, and when I was younger I wanted to be just like my big brother, so naturally when I started singing. This was when I was about 12, Tommy had just started boyzattack.
Jude: Can you sing?
Christina just roles her eyes at Jude and turns on the radio. Kelly Clarkson's Gone comes on and Christina starts singing along with the radio. Jude can tell she has a great voice and is sorry for doubting her.
Jude: Wow! Have you ever recorded anything?
Christina: Yeah sure, I started recording when I was 16, but I only did it for 2 years.
Jude: Why?
Christina: I wanted to go away to school
Jude: Was Tommy mad?
Christina: Oh sure, I think if my big brother had things his way I would still be living and recording with him in Toronto and probably still dating Kwest.
Jude: Hold on, you dated Kwest?
Christina: Yeah for about a year and boy did Tom have a fit when he found out (she said starting to laugh)
Jude: Yeah I can only imagine (she said laughing)
The two girls continued to talk and before they knew it Christina was pulling into the driveway of what was a very large home. They start to get everything out of the car when Jude starts to hesitate.
Christina: Jude, what's the matter?
Jude: Maybe this wasn't such a good idea
Christina: What are you talking about? Tom wants you here, if he didn't, he wouldn't have given me a ticket and told me to convince you to come out here. I know you're scared, but so is he. Believe me, he wants you here. Let me ask you something
Jude nods her head trying not to show the tears starting to form in her eyes
Christina: Do you have feelings for Tom?
Jude just stares at the floor
Christina: Jude, just give me an honest answer.
Jude: Of course I have feelings for Tommy, I've loved him since we first met, when I was 15!
Christina: Well if you love him like you say you do, just listen to what he has to say, and just so you know I've always been pulling for you two.
Jude: Ok
The girls walked into the house and put their bags down. All of a sudden they see a little girl about the age of three running at them
Girl: Tina! (she gives Christina a big hug)
Christina: Hey baby girl
Girl: Tommy's being mean to me (as she pouts)
Tommy: (from around the corner of the room) How am I being mean just because I didn't let you climb up onto the counter (comes into the room and looks at Jude)
Tommy: Jude (in a very soft voice, almost a whisper)
Jude: Hi (she smiles at Tommy)
Christina: Kitty, Why don't we go play in your room and let Tommy and Jude talk for a little while?
Kitty: K lets go!
Jude and Tommy stand there in silence for a little while before Tommy sits on the couch and motions for Jude to join him
Tommy: I'm glad your here Jude, I really hoped that you would come.
Jude: This whole week, I've been so mad at you, why couldn't you just tell me what was going on?
Tommy: I don't like to share my family stuff with anyone, you know that
Jude: Not even me! (starting to yell and standing up)
Tommy: I just didn't have time, I didn't know how to tell you! (yelling back and standing as well)
Jude starts to tear up she is trying so hard not to cry.
Jude: I didn't come all the way out here to have you yell at me.
Tommy: I'm sorry, I never meant to hurt you Jude, you have to believe that.
Jude: Let's try this again, why don't you try telling me what's going on.
Tommy sits back on the couch
Tommy: Maybe you should sit down