Back in Canada

Jude twirled a pen around while she sat in the Studio with Kwest, working on the new song. Though she'd rather have waited for Tommy to come back to tweak her song, he was a great substitute. Besides, she had a small hunch that Kwest may know about Tommy's whereabouts. Sure, she had told Tommy she was okay with it, but if she had the opportunity to find out, she definitely wasn't going to let it slip by.

"Well I like the part that we just laid down, but the other piece could use a little work." Kwest commented as he played with a few knobs on the music board.

She tapped the end of the pen on the table rhythmically. "Yeah, I agree." She stated softly. "We'll just wait for Tommy to get back for that."

Kwest nodded his head distractedly, focused on the work at hand.

"So what, you'll think he'll be back tomorrow?" She casually put it out there, wondering what he'd say.

"Maybe." He mumbled out as he grabbed the headphones from his neck and put one ear piece over his left ear and kept the right uncovered.

She groaned. That didn't help much. She swiveled around in the chair as she spoke. "I wonder if his flight landed yet."

"Probably." He commented without even looking up.

"But I can't be sure since I don't even know where he is." Jude pointed out.

When Kwest said nothing, she huffed. When Kwest gave no reaction, she did it again but louder this time.

Exasperated, Kwest tossed his headphones down and sighed. "What is it?" He swirled his chair around to face her completely.

She folded her arms across her chest. "Do you know where he went, Kwest?" She suspiciously inquired.

Kwest froze. "Ah, uh" He stumbled over his words. "You know what? Great session. Let's call it a wrap." He quickly said as he scurried out of his chair.

"Coward!" She said before she jumped out of her seat and ran after him. "I know you know!" She exclaimed as they walked out of the Studio and into the main lobby.

"Nope. I don't know anything, Jude." He said over his shoulder as he walked towards the coat rack. He quickly shrugged it on as he made beeline towards the door.

Jude jumped in front of it, blocking his way out. "Liar. You do too. He just disappears without even telling me where he's going." She pouted a bit.

"Jude, I thought Tommy said you were okay with this, with not knowing." He looked her in the eye.

"A ha!" She broke out in a triumphant grin. "So you do know, don't you?" She accused, poking him in the chest with her finger. She glared at him until he finally broke.

Kwest threw up his hands. "All right! He told me, okay?" He finally resigned. "But that doesn't mean I'm gonna tell you." He added as he gently pushed her away from the exit and opened the door and walked out.

Jude watched him leave and swiftly grabbed her coat and bag from the rack and hurried after him.

She walked out the door and stood on the stairs. "It's just that I don't understand why he told you and not me! I don't understand why he can't tell me, why it has to such a secret." She yelled at his retreating form. He halted at her words, but didn't turn around.

"I don't understand why he could trust you with this and not me." She said more softly this time.

Kwest turned around to face her. "It's not like that, you know it." He explained. "He just needed to," He searched for the right words. "tie up some loose ends."

Jude gave a soft laugh. "Funny, that's what he said too."

Kwest sighed. "It's not a matter of trust, Jude. It's something he has to do." When she just stared at him, he continued. "For you."

Jude's eyebrows perplexed. "For me? What could he possibly be doing for me?"

"For both of you." Kwest explained. "He had to take care of something. Everything will be great after that. Just let it go, all right?" He said as he walked over to Jude. "It's nothing for you to get stressed about."

"It's just incredibly shady, Kwest!" She cried out. "I mean he just suddenly leaves and doesn't explain why? I know I said I was fine with it but I'm not so sure-"

"Trust me on this" He interjected. "No no, trust Tommy on this, okay?" He placed his hands on Jude's shoulders. He pleaded with his eyes to agree with him, to let it go. "Jude, come on." He shook her shoulders lightly when she said nothing.

"Fine, I'll drop it." She surrendered softly as Kwest nodded his head.

"Good." He affirmed as he backed away a bit. "He'll be back in a day or so and it'll all be good. You two can just do your thing with no problems." He counseled as he walked towards his car with Jude following him. He beeped his car open as he faced Jude again. "Need a ride home?"

"Nah. I got my car." She murmured as she tilted her head to where her Audi was parked. "Thanks." She smiled softly. "For everything."

"No problem." He returned her smile. "Just remember- no worries." He said before he walked around to the driver's seat and hopped in.

She waved and watched him speed off. "Yeah, no worries." Jude repeated out loud. She made her way over to her own car, realizing that she walked into G Major that day with less worries than she did walking out now.

Back in California

Tommy strolled into one of the most exclusive hotels in LA as if he permanently resided there. He kept his sunglasses on as he made his way directly to the elevator. He punched the up button as he waited patiently for the elevator door to open. When it, he soundlessly stepped into it, letting the doors close in front of him. He hit the button for the 10th floor where the two penthouses were. He watched the elevator slide open as it let various people in and out. As it made its way up to the final floor, Tommy strode out and went directly to Penthouse B without a thought.

He took a deep breath before he gave the shiny black door two hard knocks. A second passed by before the door swung open revealing its guest.

Christopher Line gave a sardonic grin as he leaned against the doorframe. "Well it's about goddamn time that you got here to kick my ass, Quincy."