I am SO sorry! I know I promised you a full chapter after I came back from Myrtle, but this one was actually pretty hard. But I got tons of help from my family. I wanna give a shout out to my cousin Liz, and my uncle Sam who helped me with this chapter. You will also see Liz in this story a lot. So thanks for all who reviewed before and waited patiently for this chapter. Again, I am really sorry. Oh, and one more thing. Remember when I said that it was only a few more chapters left? Well, I'm thinking of changing that. There might be many more. I don't know yet. Depends on how many of you really do want the story to go on. Give me some ideas to help it keep moving along okay? Sorry for this long a/n.
Chapter 12: Drunken Regrets
After two months Tommy was finally able to go home. A nurse was going to visit him twice a week though for home care. Jude was in the studio with Brian and they had just finished recording a song. They were listening to it and both bobbing their heads.
Brian: I love it.
Jude: Me too.
Brian: This might just be your next hit.
Jude: You think?
Brian: Of course. So I heard Tommy's coming home today.
Jude: Yea, and I can't wait.
Brian: Well, I'm gonna be kicked out. I'll miss you.
Jude: Me too.
They both got up and hugged each other. Jude kissed him on the cheek and was about to pull away when Brian grabbed her hands and pulled her into a kiss. Tommy just came into G-Major happy to see Jude again. That's when he saw his fiancé and Brian kissing.
Jude pulled away and was about to slap him when they heard the door slam open. Jude pushed Brian away and Tommy punched Brian right in the jaw and he fell over. He glared over at Jude and then walked out. Jude ran after him. She grabbed his arm but pushed her away.
Jude: Tommy! Tommy wait!
He turned around fiercely and looked Jude straight in the eye.
Tommy: I can't believe I ever loved you.
Jude stood there stunned as a lonely tear fell down her red cheek. What had just happened? She couldn't lose Tommy, no, not like this. She ran out to see if he was still there but he was gone. Jude walked over to her car slowly and sat in it. She put the key in the ignition, and then broke out into uncontrollable sobs. After Jude calmed down a bit she drove to Kwest's apartment. Sadie was at college and wouldn't be back for another couple of months. Kwest was like her temporary Sadie. Jude knocked on the door and he led her in. She sat on the couch crying and telling him everything.
Kwest: So Brian kissed you and Tommy didn't believe you?
Jude: Exactly.
Kwest: Well did you tell him that?
Jude: I tried, but he wouldn't listen. He told me that he couldn't believe he ever loved me.
Kwest's eyes went big when Jude said that. She cried even harder as he pulled her into a tight hug. When his phone rang he excused himself and she nodded for him to go ahead. As he answered the phone Jude went into the kitchen to find something to drink. She looked through and saw a bottle of vodka on the side. It looked so tempting, even though she was still 18. She took it anyway and sipped a modest bit of it. It tasted great as it burned the back of her throat. She was about to take another sip until Kwest stopped her.
Kwest: Whoa. I don't think someone whose 7 months pregnant should be drinking this.
Jude: Leave me alone Kwest.
Jude pushed Kwest away and took another sip.
Kwest: Jude, stop. That's not a good…
Jude: I don't give a fuck!
Jude grabbed her keys and left the apartment.
About two hours later Tommy was at home sitting on the couch thinking about what he saw. Jude kissed Brian, after she said nothing was going on between those two. 'How could she lie to me like that? I should've known better.' He thought when he heard a knock on his door. He reluctantly got up from his comfortable position and went to open the door. When he opened the door Jude stumbled through the door with a bottle of Jack Daniels that was only half full. Tommy caught her before she hit the floor.
Tommy: Jude?
Jude balanced herself and looked at Tommy. He noticed the bottle in her hand and took it from her.
Tommy: Jude what the hell is this?
Jude: Tommy, I…I'm so sorry, about everything.
She slurred her words so much that Tommy could barely understand her.
Tommy: C'mon, let's get you on the couch.
He walked her over to the couch and she laid down on it. Tommy got a pillow and put it under her head.
Jude: Tommy, just let me explain.
Tommy: Shh, just rest. I'll get you some water.
Jude nodded her head and laid her head back down on the pillow. Tommy shook his head and went to the kitchen and poured a glass of water. He gave the glass to Jude and she drank half a cup.
Jude: Ugh, I feel like crap.
Tommy: No kidding.
Meanwhile, Kwest was calling Sadie.
Sadie: Hello?
Kwest: Hey Sadie, it's Kwest.
Sadie: Kwest? Hey, what are you doing calling so late?
Kwest: It's your sister.
Sadie: Jude? What is it? Is she okay? Is it the baby? What's wrong?
Kwest: Sades, calm down. Tommy broke up with her.
Sadie: What! How…why?
Kwest: It's a long story, but she ran out of here with a bottle of vodka.
Sadie: Vodka? She shouldn't be drinking that!
Kwest: I know, I tried to stop her but she ran out. She's not going to listen to anyone else, so is there any way you can maybe come home this weekend?
Sadie: I don't know. I've got a ton of work and I need to study for this exam on Tuesday. But I'll try my best. I'll call you tomorrow and tell you okay?
Kwest: Okay, I'll talk to you then.
Sadie: Kwest, make sure you take care of her. Just figure out where she is and try to help her out any way you can okay?
Kwest: Sure thing Sades.
Sadie: Thanks, bye.
Kwest: Bye.
It was about 12:30am and Jude had fallen asleep. Tommy was kneeling beside the couch playing with her hair. He felt like he just made a big mistake. Maybe it wasn't Jude's fault after all. It was his doing that made her drink. Jude knew better not to drink when you were pregnant, everyone knew that. But Tommy was guessing that she wasn't in the right state of mind.
Tommy: Jude, what did I do to you?
Tommy felt so guilty. If something damaged the baby, it'll be his fault. He prayed to God that night. He prayed for what seemed like hours. He put a blanket over Jude and then got on to the couch and laid behind her carefully, not to wake her up. He put an arm around her waist not wanting to ever let go of her. Soon Tommy fell asleep along with her.
Jude woke up in the morning with a pounding headache. She saw an arm around her and she slowly got up. She smiled sadly when she saw it was Tommy. Her head started to throb and she went into the kitchen to find some pills. She saw some Tylenol and she got a glass of water and drank the pill. She went back to the living room and kissed Tommy on the cheek.
Jude: I love you, and I'm so sorry.
Tommy woke up with his cell phone ringing. He picked it up still half asleep.
Tommy: Quincy.
Darius: Did you know about this?
Tommy: Know about what?
Tommy didn't want to here Darius screaming at him so early in the morning.
Darius: Jude just called me and said she was leaving.
Tommy suddenly shot up and now was wide awake and alert.
Tommy: Leaving? What do you mean leaving?
Darius: You're her boyfriend, shouldn't you know this?
Tommy: Just tell me what you mean.
Darius: Alright, calm down. She said that she was leaving to the states, but she didn't say where or for how long. She hung up before I could say another word.
Tommy: Did you try calling her back?
Darius: Her phone's off.
Tommy: Damn it.
Darius: I'll try again, and if she calls again I'll try to find out more information.
Tommy: Thanks D.
Tommy hung up the phone and stood up from the couch. He went into his bedroom and put on some clothes. He grabbed his keys and got into his viper. He didn't know where he was going, all he knew is that he was going to find Jude.
So how was it. I know it's short, but I wanted to put this up right away. I'll try to make my chapters longer, but I'm not making any promises okay? Thanks for everyone who's reviewing. Without ya'll I wouldn't have the will to write. So again, give me some ideas to make this story move along. I really need some. I mean it this time! lol! Here are some spoilers.
"Jude! It's been forever!"
"Do you have any idea where she might of gone?"
"She does have a friend name Liz Miles who lives in New York. You can try there."
"I can't go back. I won't."
"Your band should go for Instant Star."
"Brian's gonna pay!"
