A/N: Hey all! I'm glad you guys enjoyed the last set of updates. Only two this time; mostly because of how late it is and I'm planning on updating again later tomorrow so it'll probably end up being a few chapters for most of you. I'm glad you're all still with me and liking this fic. Honestly, it means a lot. Just an FYI, I'm going to be posting a couple new fics up tonight; I hope you guys check them out. They're titled: How Strong Do You Think I Am and Instant Reality. I hope you guys check them out and enjoy those as well. And another side note: this fic is officially going to be 35 chapters and an epilogue. I can't believe I'm almost done with it! I mean…it's just…I don't know. Mind-blowing. Anyway, I hope you guys enjoy the updates!

Chapter 27

"Jude, we need to talk." Tommy said, looking into her eyes. Jude nodded in agreement. He stood up and offered her his hand. She took it and let him help her to her feet. He opened the door and waited for her to get situated in the seat before he closed it and walked around to the drivers' side.

Jude fidgeted in her seat, nervous what their conversation would hold as Tommy pulled back out into traffic. They were silent and neither looked at the other. Jude stared out the passenger window as he drove.

"You passed it." She spoke up, referring to the street Kat and Jamie lived off of.

"I know." Tommy answered, glancing at her before turning his attention back to the road. Jude gave a slight nod of understanding and sighed. He was taking her to his place.

"You ok?" He asked, his voice concerned.

"Tom, I'm pregnant. How do you think I feel?" She asked, tears coming to her eyes. He reached over and his hand took hers, and he squeezed it in reassurance. Jude looked at him, surprise evident on her face. She glanced down at their hands and noted how easily they intertwined. For the first time that day, she thought everything would be ok.

They entered Tommy's apartment and Jude's mind flashed back to the last time she was there. She shook her head to clear her thoughts and she walked over to the sofa and sat down on it. Tommy sat down next to her.

"You're pregnant." Tommy stated, his voice matter-of-fact.

"Yes, we've covered that." She said, feeling annoyed. "And the baby is yours, if you're wondering."

"I kind of figured. You're not one to sleep around." Tommy said, looking apologetically into her eyes.

"Tommy, just…just tell me what you're thinking." Jude said, feeling tears well up in her eyes again. "I need to know, and I don't expect you to give up your life for me, but I at least need to know that" Her voice was lost as he leaned in and kissed her full on the lips. Jude's eyes widened in shock and she didn't respond to him, too scared to let herself believe it was all ok and they'd live happily ever-after.

Jude pushed her hands on his chest and pushed him gently back, just enough to get him away from her. Tommy looked slightly put off and Jude watched him skeptically.

"You're with Michelle." Jude pointed out.

"We broke up." Tommy said, leaning back in but Jude leaned back and Tommy let out a loud breath of annoyance.

"When?"

"Earlier today." Tommy said, shrugging.

"You don't seem too upset." Jude noted.

"It was mutual agreement." He stated. "We done with the third degree?" He asked.

"No." Tommy's eyes got a look of annoyance but he didn't say anything. "I don't want you to feel like you have to be with me because I'm pregnant."

"Jude, I love you. I don't need a reason to be with you."

"And you came to this conclusion when…?"

"I'm slow to the uptake." Tommy state, looking sadly at her.

"You still haven't said how you feel about me being pregnant." Jude reminded him and Tommy sighed, and leaned into her and kissed her lovingly. Jude didn't fight him and returned the kiss with equal emotion. Tommy's lips left hers and Jude let out a moan of protest. He smiled into her cheek as he kissed his way down her neck.

"Marry Me." He said, nuzzling her soft flesh, his warm breath causing her to shiver.

"How romantic."

"I wasn't planning a proposal." He said into her neck, and his breath continued to tickle her and his lips touched her throat and she let out a low moan of pleasure, and Jude found her ability to form words was gone and she wanted nothing more than a repeat performance of her last visit.

Tommy abruptly pulled back from her and Jude groaned in protest. He smiled slyly at her.

"You didn't answer my question." Tommy said, smirking.

"It was more of a statement." Jude breathed. He glared at her and she sighed.

"Do you want me?"

"More than ever." He said and Jude didn't second guess him from the desire that had formed in his eyes.

"Will you still love me when I'm fat?" She asked.

"You'll be beautiful." He said with such emotion Jude actually thought he could be right.

"Will you still want me when I'm old?"

"If you don't mind me getting old first." He countered.

"Will you still want to be with me when you need to get up at 2 am because of a screaming baby?"

"We'll get use to it." Tommy said.

"Do you love me?"

"More than life." He said, his voice soft with emotion. "Will you marry me?" He asked her, pulling her closer to him.

"Do you have to ask?" She said, grinning wickedly and Tommy smiled back at her and kissed her passionately. No words were exchanged the rest of the night.