Firstly. Huge thanks to everyone who left comments- I live off them. I seriously do. I ration every comment I get and assign it to a specific day- imagine the horror I face when I run out, eh?

I think after this chapter (in my opinion any way) things start to heat up a bit. Dare I say there's about 5 chapters (if that) left of this story? Who knows? I also once said this was going to be a one parter and we're at the 37th chapter.

Anyhows. Its about 12 am im a bit giddy and delirious from lack of comments that I just had to post something new to get some. Enjoy and leave the comment cause you know you want to ! )

Oh and I apologize for any grammar mistakes- its so not my strong point and it will never ever be.

I broke this up in two chapters because I know there was a bit of difficulty leaving comments because I played around with some of the older chapters- I hope this makes it easier.

Did I mention id love some comments?

The Next Day

The bubbly blonde attendant with her light-colored hair pinned back, strolled down the aisle as she offered the passengers assorted things. She chatted it up with the travelers, enjoying the people that first class brought. She bended down towards a guest, engrossed in the friendly conversation until a certain passenger caught her eye.

She watched him as he leaned up from his chair in first class as his knee bounced up and down in a frantic rhythm. She took in his dark hair, his slightly unshaven face, and his brooding aura. She gave a small smile as she excused herself from the other traveler. She fluffed her hair as she purposely walked towards him.

Oblivious to her completely, he brought his palms together and felt the moisture that had sprung due to his inner chaos. He had scheduled the flight the day before and he had lucked out he was able to get a flight out so soon. No one knew where he was going, except for Kwest. He had told him the whole story last night knowing that he could completely trust him with it.

Tommy eyed his watch and then his eyes darted to the large flat screen in front of him that estimated his current destination and how long it will be till he arrives at his desire destination. 'Not soon enough.' He thought warily.

"Excuse me, sir." Her words were smooth and ran like honey. "Can I offer you anything?" She questioned with a toothy smile.

When the flight attendant's cheery, sugary voice flew through his ears; he dismissively waved off her offer for beverages without even glancing up at her.

She gave an indignant huff, but knowing defeat when she saw it, the attendant simply shook her shoulders and gave the handsome, distant man no more attention.

Tommy Quincy wasn't thinking in blonde. Maybe if the woman's hair was a rich shade of crimson he would have acknowledged her. Maybe if the woman had dark hair that flowed freely, he would have noticed her. But she didn't, so he didn't. He was colorblind except for the color red. He saw scarlet wherever he looked as his mind played back the conversation with a certain redhead.

Tommy stood on the Harrison's front porch with his hands in pocket after he had rapped on the front door. He shuffled his feet anxiously, waiting for Jude to come out. He pulled up his collar around his neck, hoping to prevent the sudden chill the developed in the air out.

She bounded down the stairs, vaguely wondering who it was. She peered through the glass and broke out in a smile when she realized and opened the door.

"Quincy." She murmured his name as she stepped out from the doorframe, letting the cold climb down her neck and swirl around her. "Didn't I just see you a couple of hours ago?" She smirked at him. "Can't live without me, huh?"

Before Tommy could respond, Jude laced her arms around his neck, quickly pressing her lips on his. Instinctively, he wrapped one arm around her waist as the other went to the small of her back.

As he breathed her in, he absently wondered would it always be this great. As if every time he kissed her it would be as mind blowing as the first time in the rain. Convinced it would and resolved to make sure, he slowly pulled apart, but kept her in his arms. "Maybe." He said as the corners of his lips twitched upwards.

"Maybe." She softly echoed his word as if she was considering it. She leaned her head back a little in order to look him in the eye. "So, what brings you by?" She curiously inquired.

His thoughts drifted to the plane ticket that was tucked away in the inside pocket of his jacket. "I'm leaving town tomorrow." He said evenly, but watched the alarm spring up in her eyes. He knew that look. It was the same look she had when he had told her he was leaving all those months ago. "Only for a couple of days." He hurriedly clarified. "My flight's in the morning."

Stifling the sudden anxiety, she cocked her head to the side in confusion. "To where?"

"Just outta town." He responded vaguely as his muscles clenched. "Business." He added when Jude didn't seem satisfied.

She wanted to press him for more details, but she had felt him stiffen in her arms. She knew she had two options. She could push him until he became so agitated that he'd finally crack and tell her. Or she could just trust him.

Wanting to have in faith him more than anything, she nodded her head as she pulled away from him, creating space between them. "Okay." She calmly said as she rubbed her hands up and down her arms to get rid of the immediate chill that came from leaving his arms.

Tommy eyed her cautiously. "That's it?" He questioned. "No argument?" He figured when he offered no explanation of his trip, Jude would demand to know. "I get away that easily?"

Jude's brow quirked at his statement as she continued her feverish attempts at warmth. "Get away? Should I be picking a fight?" She asked him as her arms crossed her chest, ready for battle. Noting his choice of words, she numbly wondered if she picked the wrong option.

He vehemently shook his head. "No. No. Of course not." He quickly said. "It's just that-" He stopped short as he stared at her, finally taking in her apparel- a thin t-shirt and a pair of light sweats. When he watched her shiver, Tommy tsked loudly. In one large step, he closed the distance between them and had her in a tight embrace. "Jesus, Jude. Didn't you think about putting on a jacket?" He then glanced down at her bare feet. "Or shoes?"

"Didn't think it was that cold." She retorted before burying her head in his chest.

He spun her around quickly, as one arm went around her shoulders and the other reached for the door handle. He ushered her inside, letting the door slam on its hinges.

Jude let out a 'woo' when the heat hit her. Tommy twirled her back around as he looked down, letting his hands traveled the length of her arms repeatedly. She rubbed her own hands together, hoping to bring back some warmth.

"Silly girl." He muttered as he continued his actions.

Jude stopped and looked up at him, giving him an offended huff. "Hey now. I wasn't the one who drew me from my nice warm home out into the freezing cold to tell me about some elusive trip that you won't even elaborate on." When Tommy was about to interject she held up a palm to stop him. "Not that I don't trust you and that I need to know what you're doing and that I, in fact, really want you to elaborate on where you're going or anything." She quickly babbled out. "I'm just doing a recap of the last 5 minutes." She explained with a slight smirk.

Tommy let out a small chuckle. "Well, not that I need to elaborate or anything," He repeated her words teasingly. He let the silence fill between them as he chose his words carefully. "I'm just tying up some loose ends, Jude. Stuff from when I was gone." He told her, knowing that there was a bit of truth in there somewhere.

She nodded her head understandingly. "And you'll call me when you get back?"

"The minute I step off the plane." He said with a smile and without hesitation.

"Okay then. Have a good trip." She said pleasantly as she turn around, leaving him a view of her back.

"Whoa, whoa. Wait a minute." He replied as he stuck out his hand and wrapped his fingers around her wrist to stop her from leaving. He tugged it gently as Jude allowed herself to be pulled back to him. "That's the goodbye I get?" He asked, insulted.

"Well, what did you expect?" She threw back at him jokingly as she poised her hands on her hips.

He seemed to mull it over for a moment. "This." He breathed out before he swiftly put his hands behind her head and crashed his lips on hers.

The sound of the pilot's voice interrupted Tommy's thoughts. He followed his instructions as he leaned his seat back into the upright position and prepared for landing. Tommy rubbed his chin gingerly, knowing in a couple of hours he'd have to deal with the one thing that threatened to tear his and Jude's relationship to shreds.