Okay, this is a short chapter but I wanted something out because I won't be able to update for this whole week. I'll be going to Myrtle Beach and won't be back until the 22nd. So this is a little going away present for all of ya'll.

Disclaimer: I do not own Instant Star.

Chapter 11: Midnight Confessions

The little girl climbed into the blue viper and I followed.

"Put on your seatbelt Niomi."

"I know Mommy."

Jude starts the engine and slowly moves out of the driveway. She glances down at her ring on her finger over and over again while she droves down the empty streets to meet her former husband.

Back to the Past

Tommy was shocked. 'Did she just say no? I must've not heard right. I'll ask.' Tommy thought.

Tommy: What?

Jude: No, I said no.

Tommy: But why? Jude I love you.

Jude was trying her hardest to hold back the tears in her eyes. She couldn't look at him or she would probably breakdown.

Tommy: Jude?

Jude grabbed the small box from his hands and opened it. There was a simple but beautiful ring. It was 14K white gold with two diamonds on it. She started to cry and she shook her head. She closed the box and took a deep breath. Tommy was looking at her in confusion. She gave him back the ring and said no once again.

Tommy: But why Jude? Just tell me why.

Jude: I can't Tommy, I just can't.

It was starting to get harder to talk between the sobs.

Tommy: But, I love you.

Jude: I know, I love you too. But we can't. I can't.

Tommy: Girl, what's wrong?

Jude: Tommy you're dying! I…I can hardly bare losing you now and I can't marry you and you'll die in a couple of months.

Tommy: But I might not…

Jude: Oh cut the bullshit Tom!

She was crying really hard this time and yelling loudly as she paced back and forth. Tears fell down her face, one following the other making trails on her red cheeks.

Jude: You and I both know that it's not true. The doctor even said so.

Tommy: You're right.

Jude abruptly stopped pacing and stared at Tommy, shocked at his confession.

Tommy: I'm sorry. It's just that, I didn't want to admit it myself that I'm going to die. I promised you that I'd always be here, that I wouldn't leave you. But then this happened and…

Tommy couldn't finish his sentence. He didn't know what to say. He looked at Jude and then stared at his hands.

Tommy: I just want to live my life to the fullest before…before I'm gone. Marrying you, I've always dreamed of, and I don't want to miss my chance. I love you, girl. I want to be with you for however long I have.

Jude looked at him intently with tears in her eyes.

Tommy: Please Jude, marry me?

Jude let out a sigh and took the box once again. She looked at it and smiled.

Jude: Well, it is a pretty ring.

She smiled at Tommy and he smiled back. She climbed in the bed with him and the faced each other. He took the ring out the back and slid it on her finger. They kissed a nice little I-love-you kiss.

Tommy: Does this mean you'll stay?

Jude laughed a bit and nodded her head. She rested her head on Tommy's chest and Tommy placed his hand on her stomach and started to rub gently.

Tommy: Thought of any names yet?

Jude: Yea. If it's a girl I want to name it Niomi Jane.

Tommy: And if it's a boy?

Jude: Jeremiah Wayne.

Tommy: I like them.

Jude: Me too.

Jude closed her eyes as Tommy played with her hair and she soon fell asleep. A couple hours later Tommy was still awake thinking. He was thinking about how he was going to marry Jude, and how they were going to have a child, and how he was going to die in a few months. He didn't show it, but he was scared. He didn't want to die. He wanted to stay with Jude more than anything. Tommy looked at Jude and kissed her temple. He started to whisper to her.

Tommy: Jude, I hope you know that I love you. I hope that you know that no matter what happens to me, I'll always be with you. You know that song by Lonestar? The song called I'm Already There. When I'm gone, I want you to listen to it every time you miss me. 'Cause I will always be there for you Jude.

Jude moved closer to Tommy as he put his arm around her.

Tommy: You are my light Jude and I'm so glad you said yes. I'm happy we're going to have this baby. When this baby grows up, I want you to tell him all the good times you and I had. All the times we laughed and smiled, and once in a while, the times that we cried. I want it to know everything. I wish I could be there to watch it grow up. I wanted to grow old with you, but I know it's not going to happen.

Tommy started to cry.

Tommy: I'm scared, I really am. But I know you're going to be ok. I know how strong you are, and you're going to move on with life and live happily. That's what I want for you Jude. That's all I ever wanted.

He touched her cheek and kissed her cheek lightly, as he continued to cry.

Tommy: I love you Jude.

About 8 in the morning Jude finally woke up. She expected to be in her room but when she opened her eyes she saw Tommy next to her. She smiled until she realized she was at the hospital. She shot up from the bed. Tommy woke up and saw Jude climbing out of the bed and putting on her jacket.

Tommy: Leaving so soon?

Jude: Sorry, but I gotta go before they realize I'm still here.

Tommy: Fine, but come back later.

Jude: Aw man, I can't. I'm working an all night at the studio with Kwest and this guy named Brian or whatever.

Tommy's eyes went big.

Tommy: Brian? Brian Fletcher?

Jude: Know him?

Tommy: Yea, what are you doing working with him?

Jude: Since Kwest is still new at this producing gig he's going to be helping out until you get out of the hospital. It's only for a few more weeks.

Tommy: How long have you been working with him?

Jude: Since you've been at the hospital.

Tommy: And you never told me?

Jude: Tommy it's only been 3 days. I didn't think it would matter.

Tommy: Well it does.

Jude: What are you getting so mad about?

Tommy: Brian isn't the nicest guy in the world. He likes to take advantage of girls.

Jude: He's not going to do anything. I've been working with him for a while. Anyway, Kwest is there so I won't be alone ok?

Tommy: But…

They heard the noises shuffling through the halls.

Jude: Ok, baby, I got to go but I'll see tomorrow ok?

She gave Tommy a quick kiss and sneaked out of the hospital successfully. Tommy didn't like Brian Fletcher at all. He used to steal all of Tommy's girlfriends and then he would take advantage of them. He would sleep with them and then leave them the next morning. But he shouldn't worry about Jude, she loved him, right?

Well..i'm off...Bon Voyage! PLEASE LEAVE REVIEWS! this story is almost done..i think...