A/N: OK guys, I decided to just post the next two chapters (the last two chapters) to this fic. My life is crazy, and I just can't guarantee updates. I'm starting a season 3 fic that I may post here as a "I'll work on it when I have time" type thing. I'm kinda more focused on How Strong right now. :D

I must say, thanks for all your guys's loyal reviews. I loved them and I must say, I really miss this fic. There's no plans for a sequel, but keep your eyes out. I'm finding I'm really missing this plot line. I hope you guys enjoy the last two chapters, and even though the fic is over, I still like to see your comments and reviews. Enjoy the last chapter(s) guys!

Chapter 35

Jude yawned loudly as she opened her eyes. She blinked and glanced around the unfamiliar surroundings. Her memory quickly reminded her she was in the hospital and she smiled as she remembered who she had fallen asleep with. She raised herself slightly from Tommy's chest to look at his face. His eyes were closed in sleep and his head turned toward where hers was. She smiled at him and brushed loose strands of hair that had fallen across his forehead.

She sighed contentedly and lay her head back down, just basking in the feel of lying on the bed (albeit an uncomfortable one) with her fiancé. Jude felt Tommy stir slightly and she glanced up to see him blinking his eyes open. She smiled at him as he groaned slightly.

"Morning." She greeted, beaming at him. Tommy just stared at her a moment before grunting a response and closing his eyes again. Jude chuckled slightly and traced a finger along his jaw line.

"Stop it." Tommy murmured, his voice heavy from sleep.

"Nope; Time to get up lazy bum." She said jokingly. Tommy opened an eye to glare at her and Jude leaned up and kissed him lightly. The couple broke apart and smiled warmly at each other a moment. Tommy reached up and played with a loose strand of blonde hair.

The door to the room opened and Jude gaped at who walked into the room. Tommy saw the familiar figure and his eyes darkened considerably.

"Jude." The man said. Jude heard a low growl come from Tommy and she glanced at him, wondering if he'd be able to keep his cool. "Can we talk?" He asked, almost nervously. Jude glanced at Tommy and back at her father, uncertain what to do.

"Um, yeah, sure." Jude said, her voice strained. Jude heard Tommy make a huffing noise and she shot him a look that read He's my father. Tommy sighed but made no move to leave.

"Alone?" Stuart said, glancing at Tommy. Tommy and Jude glanced at each other. Jude could see he didn't want to leave her alone with the man who put her in the hospital in the first place. Jude leaned up and kissed him quickly and pulled back.

"We'll only be a minute." She told him. Tommy looked like he was going to protest, but Jude's eyes told him not to argue. He sighed, defeated and watched Stuart as he left the room and closed the door behind him.

"Jude, I"

"Don't start Dad." Jude said, her voice final. Stuart walked closer to his daughter and sat down in the chair beside her bed. Jude didn't meet his gaze.

"I'm sorry Jude. I really am." Her father said. Jude scoffed.

"For what dad? Hu? Pushing me? Putting me in the hospital? Ruining my life?" She asked him, looking at him, tears in her eyes. "You're going to have to be more specific."

"I'm not sorry for making you leave Toronto three years ago."

"I hate you for that." Jude said, her voice venomous.

"But I'm sorry for"

"you're sorry for the wrong things Dad." Jude said and sighed heavily. "I don't want to do this, but you either have to accept the fact that Tommy's going to be my husband, the father of my children, your grandchildren, or I don't want you in our lives." Jude said, her voice stern and final.

"Jude, I"

"I don't want my children to grow up not knowing their grandfather, without you in my life, but I can't continue to wonder what's going to happen if I leave you and Tommy in a room alone together. He doesn't trust you; frankly, right now, I don't either. But I'm willing to try if you'll accept the man of my dreams." Jude said, tears falling down her face.

"I don't want to lose you Jude." Stuart said, his voice sad.

"Then I want you to make amends with Tommy." Jude said, closing her eyes. "I can't forgive you for everything you've done Dad. But I can look past it, eventually, and remember the good things."

"I love you Jude." Her father said.

"Then prove it." Jude stated, daring her father to make his ultimate sacrifice. He sighed and nodded in agreement.

"I'll try Jude. For you."

"That's all I ask." Jude said, smiling slightly at her father. Stuart leaned in and gave her a hug which Jude returned.

"I'm glad you're ok Sweetie." He said, kissing her forehead.

"Me too." Jude stated sadly. Stuart nodded once and glanced at his watch.

"I'm sorry, I have to"

"It's fine dad." Jude said shrugging. She didn't really want to see him there anyway. Stuart glanced at her.

"I'll stop by again later." He said and Jude nodded her acknowledgement. Stuart walked over to the door and paused when his hand touched the doorknob. He turned his head to look over at his baby girl all grown up. "I'm proud of you Jude." He said before stepping into the hall, leaving Jude with tears falling down her face.

Tommy glanced at Stuart curtly as he stepped out of the room. Stuart turned to face the younger man.

"Can we call a truce, for Jude." He said, holding his hand out to Tommy. Tommy's ice blue eyes glanced at the outstretched hand and back up at Stuart. Tommy said nothing as he brushed past Jude's father and into the hospital room, leaving Stuart alone in the hallway, feeling regret.