Jude woke up in her hotel room to a lung full of fresh smelling coffee, bright sunlight and EJ laying out her outfit for the next interview. Tommy was already up and dressed reading the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly and sipping some coffee. Jude rolled over on her back, and took in a deep lungful of air. She exhaled and then looked over at Tommy, smiling at him sweetly.

"Good Morning,"

"Good Morning," Tommy gave her a small sincere smile, with a little twinkle in his eye.

"Just as I was waking up, I remembered something," Jude said in a barely audible voice that only Tommy could hear. Tommy walked over to the bed and sat down on the edge next to Jude.

"What did you remember babe?" Tommy asked in his sweetest voice.

"I remembered, that weekend you took me to the beach house when I was 18. The morning after you had made me linguini chicken alfredo, you were sitting on the hard wood floor, singing me the most beautiful song," In Tommy's eyes, Jude was an angel, just a pure heavenly angel, and he could never get sick of listening to her voice,"I remember it was at that moment, that I realized I could spend the rest of my life with you,"

"You're all I need...In darkness she is all I need, come and rest your bones with me, driving slow on Sunday morning, and I never want to leave," Tommy sang softly to Jude, his nose grazing her's and giving her a small blissful kiss. "Every word,"

"Every word," Jude repeated.

The two smiled at each other for a little longer and Jude finally decided to get up and start to get ready for the day.

Jess was starting to straighten her hair when her cell phone started to vibrate on the bathroom sink. Jess set the straightener down and grabbed her phone. She opened it up to see a text message.

Meet me in the lobby downstairs?

Breakfast, just us?

T.

Jess looked down at the ring on her right hand, twisted it around her finger nervously, and then texted back.

I'll be there in 15.

Jess continued to straighten her hair, and afterwards applied only a small bit of make up on and grabbed her messenger bag. Sarah was still asleep in her bed and so Jess left a small note on her night stand letting her know she'll be back later.

Tanner was standing in the lobby, his hands in his pockets and he was looking at a painting on the wall. Jess stood at the other side of the lobby, just watching him for a bit, and then she breathed in once more.

It's just Tanner. He's a kind gentle guy. He would never hurt me.

Jess walked over to him, and lightly tapped on his shoulder. Tanner turned around and gave her a big smile. "Hey, sleep good last night?"

"Yeah, the beds are really comfortable. Long flight though, huh?" Jess smiled back at him sheepishly.

"Yeah, but there was plenty of room on the plane for everything though. So, are you looking forward to the premiere tomorrow?"

"Kind of, it's sort, bittersweet. I'm, I guess you could say, seeing everything for the first time almost. I mean, I've been told about my parents' past a bunch of times, but to see it on film and everything, it's going to be weird,"

"Well, it's just me and Becca playing them, plus nothing graphic is going on, PG-13, the most we do is make out, well, the most they show is that. I'd say it's pretty clear that they imply, ahem, other...stuff," Tanner looked around anxiously at his last comment.

"It's ok, I know you're just acting. It's just weird, I'm going to finally see the music industry's classic fairytale and how I ended up becoming the result of it," The two arrived at the breakfast restaurant within the hotel and took a seat down at a table for two.

"So, how was Toronto?"

"It was good, I did a few interviews here or there. I'm taking a break for another week or two until I start taking some more auditions," Tanner replied. "You?"

"Album, hanging with friends and family, been doing better. I've been feeling a lot better as of last week. Things were actually starting to look...brighter. As corny as that is,"

"Nah, it's sensible for the situation. I know what it's like, to feel as if things aren't going to look up, but they did. And the fact that you're surrounded by so many loving people, it just solidifies that you'll always come out ok through what ever it is you go through,"

"Oh man are we so corny right now," Jess said with sarcasm.

"Good to know that your humorous side is still intact,"

"Yeah, that could never be fully taken away,"

The morning flew by, filled with love filled breakfasts and meaningful conversation from both Tanner and Jess and Tommy and Jude. At around one in the afternoon, Tanner, Rebecca, Tommy and Jude with Derek in the car seat right beside her were on their way to the final interview. Jess decided to stay behind and relax in the spa room of the hotel.

Jess was relaxing in the Jacuzzi, just enjoying the warm water and the water jets with music blasting in the background. Jess closed her eyes for a moment, fully embracing the tranquil moment. Unbeknownst to Jess, a pair of eyes was lurking in unseen places of the spa room. Eagerly awaiting for what was in store for Jess the next night, the anxious eyes disappeared from the room with one thought in mind.

If only you knew

What is planned for you

If only you knew

What I'm about to do

If only you knew

I only have eyes for you…

"And for our last question, what should we be expecting from the movie?" the reporter asked, Jude and everyone else letting the question hang for a moment.

"Um, I'd say be prepared for anything actually," Jude said with a nervous smile and a small chuckle.

"Well there you have it, the final interview from the cast of Iris and Tom Quincy and Jude Harrison,"

Everyone shook the reporter's hand and walked off the platform and back towards the lobby. Jude and Tommy hand in hand and Spiederman voluntarily holding Derek.

"So, what should we do now? We've got nothing planned for the rest of the day," Jude said, looking up into Tommy's loving eyes.

"Hmm, not sure, we're in Hollywood, with so much to do-"

"Let's eat! I'll call up Jess and tell her to meet us somewhere!" Jude exclaimed pulling out her phone.

"Or we could just go to a restaurant," Tommy said, talking to himself when he felt a hand on his shoulder.

"You know how Jude is, for a small girl, she can eat like she's never ate before," Jamie laughed as everyone piled into the two separate limos.

Jess wrapped herself in a towel and let her wet hair hang loosely down as she grabbed her stuff and walked into the changing room.

I wonder what tomorrow is going to be like...it feels like just two days ago I was another daughter with a single mother, and now I'm the famous daughter of rockstar Jude Harrison, and the greatest producer on this side of the planet, Tom Quincy. Not only that, but I had an actual relationship with one of Hollywood's hottest up and coming stars, Tanner Hudson, and got a record deal with my parents' record company. It all feels like a dream, and yet, I pinch myself and am so entirely relieved that it's not. I mean yeah, some pretty horrible shit has happened in the last two months, and there's still a lot of it I need to sort out before I can say I'm content again, but when I think back on everything, the pros outweigh the cons.

Jess stepped out of the changing room and walked back into her hotel room, her wet hair now in a ponytail. Jess noticed her cell phone blinking on the night stand. She opened it up and noticed she had a missed call from her mother. Jess called back and waited until she heard her mother or father answer the phone.

"This is 'Starving for a Jr. Bacon cheeseburger' international, how may I help you?" Jude said into the phone sarcastically.

"Haha Mom. I got a miss call from you, about?"

"We're going out to eat, well, we as in your dad, me, Derek, Jamie, Kat, Lauren, and Spiederman. Would you care to join us in our dining festivities?" Jude asked.

"Sure, where?"

"Hmm, the Denny's on 50th street and Redonda dr." Jude said. (totally made that up lmao)

"We're in Hollywood and you wanna eat out at Denny's?" Jess asked trying to grasp the fact that she had actually heard those words come out of her mother's mouth.

"Yep, I'm a rockstar of simplicity," Jude said, "We'll meet you there, love ya!"

Jess heard the click of her mother's phone as she grabbed her sunglasses, put on some flip flops and lip gloss, grabbed her purse, ipod, and cell phone and was out the door. As soon as Jess took one step out of the hotel, a few cameras were already snapping pictures of her, Jess looked around a little annoyed but then quickly forgot about it and just stepped into the limo that was already waiting for her.

Tanner was sitting with Rebecca and Jason (dude who plays Kwest) at a sushi bar getting lunch.

"So how are things with you and Jess, lover boy?" Rebecca asked taking a bite out of her California Roll.

"Nothing that concerns you, Becca," Tanner replied back taking a sip of his iced tea.

"Oh c'mon. You guys are so into each other, just get back together already," Jason dipped his California roll into the wasabi and ate the entire thing in one bite.

"It's complicated, the time's not right yet," Tanner ate one of his own California rolls.

"Alright, but it was pretty pointless for you guys to have broken up in the first place," Becca took a sip of her sprite.

"Let's just drop this subject alright? Let's just say there's a lot to factor in right now on Jess's behalf and it's none of you're guys' concern as of right now," Tanner said, he said it as calmly and objectively as possible, trying not to offend anyone.

"Alright, fair enough," Becca took another sip of her sprite.

"I've already heard some speculation about the movie," Jason said eating some rice.

"Speculation? Good or bad?"

"Good. Saying we could get some major nominations in the Oscars," Jason said.

"No way. That's insane. No one's even seen the movie yet!" Becca exclaimed putting her napkin back down on her lap.

"David ended up sending the movie to the committee that handles the nominees. It was sort of required even though we planned no advanced screenings, the buzz from the committee has been all positive so far," Jason added.

"Where'd you hear all this?" Tanner asked.

"David got an email today telling him everything. He told me because I was in his office earlier this morning picking up my final pay check," Jason finished his meal and leaned back in his chair.

"Guys, this is big. This is our first major movie and it could be getting some Oscar nods," Becca said, and everyone just sat in a comfortable silence, all looking like they're about to burst with excitement.

Jess walked into the chain restaurant and noticed the three small tables pushed together and already knew it was the party that she was joining. Jess walked over and took a seat next to Jude and Spiederman and grabbed a menu.

"So, how was the interview?" Jess asked when everyone pointed to the TV hanging in front of them.

"I think this movie is sort of like, I guess a way to hopefully say that our story is done, that it's time for the music industry to start focusing on the new faces of the music industry. I mean ever since I won Instant Star the cameras and magazines have been all over Tommy and me. Our story is done, we got our happily ever after as everyone can already tell, and so this just giving the whole story to those who don't know it, and maybe now they can just focus more on the next generation," Jude said in the interview.

"Haha, you're answer was a ramble!" Spiederman joked and Jude just playfully hit him on the arm.

The waitress came and looked up at the TV watching for a bit "I can't wait for that movie to come out tomorrow, I've been dying to see it,"

"Me too!" Jamie joked and the waitress looked at the table and noticed who they were.

"Oh my god...you guys are...," and the woman then pointed to the TV.

"Mhmm, yep," Jude said with a small smile.

"I love your guys' music! Oh my gosh! I can't believe I'm waiting on your guys' table!" the waitress exclaimed. "Is there any chance I can get your guys' autograph?"

"Of course," Jess said as the woman handed the note pad to Jess who then handed it to her parents who signed it, and then passed it to Jess and Spiederman who had also signed it.

"Thank you so much, now to get back to my job. What would you guys like today?"

Everyone ordered and talked for the woman for a bit longer and then she was off sending in their order. The rest of the day had passed perfectly normal, the only suspicious incident being something unknown to everyone.

That night, Derek was sleeping in his crib in Jess and Sarah's room, the two girls wanted Jude and Tommy to have that night to themselves. Tommy and Jude were lying in each other's arms, Jude's fingers grazing Tommy's arm, and Tommy's nose grazing her shoulder.

"Tommy..."

"Hmmm?"

"I love you,"

Tommy kissed behind Jude's ear, and then whispered to her, "You're everything and so much more. I love you,"

Jude and Tommy kissed passionately. Tommy took the initiative and started to kiss down Jude's neck and on to her stomach. Jude's breathing became heavier and faster, it always did when she felt him this close to her, touching her this way. The two shared their love the best way they could, in a passionate and most pure way. When they were done, Jude's head rested on Tommy's bare chest, the two breathing in sync with each other.

"Tommy, remember that kiss on my 16th birthday?"

"How can I forget it?"

"That was the best kiss I had ever had, until we kissed even more that is," Jude said with a small chuckle. Tommy took her lips into his and kissed her softly and slowly.

"Mmm, I have to agree," Tommy said, and the two fell asleep in each other's arms, sharing their most perfect sleep.

Jess was sitting outside on the balcony, Sarah and Derek both sound asleep, and Jess just outside watching the stars. Jess was looking around, at the hundreds of empty balconies around her, and then she saw one, to her right and down one. Tanner was sitting outside, looking out at all the city lights. Whether he was psychic or not, Tanner felt Jess's eyes on him and looked up.

"What are you doing up at this hour?" Tanner whispered, walking to the edge closest to Jess.

"I can ask you the same thing," Jess sat down criss cross on the ground of the balcony.

"Couldn't sleep. I've got butterflies just thinking about the premiere tomorrow," Tanner said with a small grin.

"Me too. It's gonna be the first time anyone's heard my music," Jess said, a slight breeze blowing her hair across her face.

Tanner looked up at Jess, seeing her the way she was, she was vulnerable and yet the strongest person he'd ever seen. She was torn, but still held together by a bond that seemed unbreakable. She was Jess, the only person who could get Tanner to be the man he now was.

"I love you, Jess,"

Jess looked down at him, her joking smile starting to disappear. "Wha-"

"I can't take it back. This morning, at breakfast, it took everything in me not to give you a hug, or a kiss on the cheek. Everyday I've felt that way, and this morning I felt it ten times harder-"

"Tanner I-"

"And it's not a bad thing,"

Jess stopped and waited for him to say more, he hooked in her attention.

"I realized, that if anyone's going to make me feel this way, I only want it to be from you. Because when I dream at night, all I see is your eyes, your smile. I only hear your voice, your breathing, I can only smell you. I can't live without you, I need you. I'm not asking for marriage, I'm just being one of those idiots who wants the person they love the most, that I'll always love you,"

Jess bit her lip and then looked back at him. "I wasn't expecting a reaction from you, I just wanted to get that out,"

"Ditto..."

Tanner looked back up at Jess, a confused twinkle in his eye, and then Jess continued. "When I couldn't stand being around anyone, I only wanted to be around you. But I was afraid I would hurt you because it seemed like every time I pulled away someone got hurt. It just seemed easier to be apart than to be together and constantly playing tug-o-war with how open I was. I woke up thinking of you, I went to sleep dreaming of you. And even though I've closed off practically everyone in my life, today all I wanted was to be with you,"

Tanner gripped the railing of the balcony and then looked back up at Jess. "Forget this," And he ran inside and Jess could hear his room door slamming open and then shut. Jess walked inside quietly yet quickly and walked out into the hallway where she and Tanner both ran into each other.

"Ouch Hudson, what's-" And for the first time in almost two months, their lips met and the world was gone. Jess felt Tanner's hands roaming her body, and for the first time, she didn't shudder away from his touch. The two stumbled into the elevator, trying to keep their lips from being apart any longer. Once in the elevator, the kisses became more rough and passionate, until they reached Tanner's hotel room. Jess fell onto his bed, and felt Tanner meet up with her, his warm body on her own.

The two paused for a moment, Tanner looking into Jess's eyes, seeing a small glim of fear. "You ok? Tell me when to stop," Tanner kissed Jess's neck, and then heard her say.

"Don't ever,"

Tanner looked back Jess, and then felt Jess's hand resting on his belt buckle. The two continued and Jess opened her mouth allowing Tanner's tongue in. The two kept kissing, their kisses becoming more affectionate, heated, needed. They were both lying together, bare, under the sheets.

"Are you sure?"

"Never have been more sure in my life,"

The two reached the ultimate level of their love that night. Before it was just something that seemed mandatory, now, it was something precious, treasured, sacred. The two fell asleep in each other's embrace, and Jess had never felt more safe in her life than in Tanner's arms.


A/N: So, one, SECOND MOST ROMANTIC CHAPTER EVER WRITTEN IN THE HISTORY OF MY FANFICS! lmao, but that's just my opinion. 2, I highly suggest everyone to revel in the happiness of this chapter. Just a tip...hehehe. and 3, PLEASE READ AND REVIEW!