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Chapter 13: No Looking Back
Jude made it to a door in a busy neighborhood and knocked on it. She waited patiently jumping up and down while trying to warm herself by rubbing her hands on her arms. She knocked again and heard someone say 'Coming' on the other side. Once the door opened Jude smiled. The girl smiled back. She had long black hair and hazel eyes. She was a little taller than Jude and wore a shirt with a skull on it, and pants with lyrics on them.
Jude: Hi Liz.
Liz: Jude! It's been forever!
Liz hugged Jude tightly and let her in. They went into the living room and Jude flopped down on the couch taking in a deep breath. Liz looked at her quizzically as Jude rubbed her temples with her middle finger and thumb.
Liz: What's up…besides your stomach?
Liz said just now noticing her huge stomach. Jude put a hand on it and rubbed it.
Jude: Oh, yea, about that. I'm 7 months pregnant.
Liz: And you didn't care to call me?
Jude: Uh, hello, you never gave me your phone number. You left 2 years ago and I never saw you again. The only thing I got was a letter and that's how I figured to go here.
Liz: So you came all the way over here for…
Jude: I just need a place to stay.
Liz: Okay, for how long?
Jude: I was thinking maybe, forever?
Liz: You mean you're moving from Toronto?
Jude nodded her head sadly and looked away. Liz knew something was up.
Liz: Alright, fess up.
Jude: Excuse me?
Liz: Don't try to fool me, what's wrong?
Jude: Nothing's wrong.
Liz: Jude…I've known you since we were 2. I know when something's wrong with you. Just tell me, you should know you can trust me.
Jude nodded her head and Liz took a seat next to her as she told her story. Jude told Liz about everything. Since the first day she met Tommy, until Tommy broke up with her. She even showed her the ring and told her about Jake. After telling her, Liz sat there in shock.
Liz: Wow. You've been through a lot.
Jude: Yea, I know.
Liz: I can't believe he broke up with you. I can't believe you were drinking! You know better than that!
Jude: I'm sorry okay? I wasn't exactly thinking straight.
Liz: Fine, you're forgiven, but don't do it again.
Jude: Yes mom.
They both laughed and Liz decided to show her around.
About a week later, Tommy was all over Canada trying to look for Jude. He couldn't figure out why she would just leave like that. Yes, he did break up with her, but this wasn't Jude. She wouldn't just up and leave without telling anyone. Just then Tommy realized something. He took out his cell from his pocket and called Sadie. Jude might've told her something.
Sadie: Hello?
Tommy: Sades, its Tommy.
Sadie: Tommy! I heard what happened. How could you?
Tommy: Sadie, I really don't need this right now.
Sadie: Fine, have you found her yet?
Tommy: How did you…
Sadie: Oh, Kwest told me what happened. I was home for the weekend so…yea.
Tommy: Well, I have a question for you.
Sadie: Ok?
Tommy: Did Jude call you at all?
Sadie: No, not once.
Tommy: Yea and her phone is off.
Sadie: Man!
Tommy: Do you have any idea where she might have gone?
Sadie thought for a minute.
Sadie: She does have a friend named Liz Miles who lives in New York. You can try there.
Tommy: You know Sadie, New York is a pretty big place.
Sadie: Oh right, hold on. I have her address in my wallet.
Tommy waited impatiently as he stopped at a red light.
Sadie: Found it. It's 2503 Rosewood Ave. in Queens, New York.
Tommy: Thanks. I'll call you when I find her.
Sadie: Okay, bye.
Tommy: Bye.
Tommy finally arrived at the address after getting lost about 10 times. He saw the house and checked the address one more time. He took a deep breath and went up to the doorway. He knocked hesitantly and saw a young man open the door.
Guy: Yes, can I help you?
Tommy: Um, yes, hi, I'm looking for Jude Harrison?
Guy: Oh, she's not here right now.
Tommy: Who are you?
Guy: I'm Lance, Jude's roommate.
Tommy had a look of anger on his face.
Tommy: Roommate?
Lance: Yea, and Liz's boyfriend.
Tommy: So, where's Jude?
Lance: At the hospital, she's in labor.
Tommy: Labor? But she's only 7 months pregnant!
Lance: Actually 8 since last Friday. How do you know all this?
Tommy: I'm the father!
Lance was taken aback by this.
Lance: Whoa! C'mon, I'll take you to the hospital.
Jude and Liz were in the delivery room and Jude was holding her hand.
Doctor: Alright Jude, give it another push.
Jude: I can't!
Liz: Yes, you can, you can do it.
Jude: Ahhh!
Doctor: You're almost there, it's almost out. Two more pushes. Just two more and you're there.
Jude: Okay, ahhh!
Doctor: Congratulations, it's a beautiful little girl.
Jude smiled as Liz wipes a towel on her face. Just then Tommy runs in with nurses following close behind him. They were yelling at him to go wait in the waiting room but he refused. Jude saw him and was speechless. Liz assumed it was Tommy and look back and forth between the two.
Tommy: Jude!
Doctor: Excuse me sir, you can't be in here.
Jude: No, it's okay. He's the father.
Doctor: Oh, well then, dad, would you like to cut the chord?
Tommy smiled and grabbed the scissors and carefully cut it.
Doctor: Congratulations sir, you have a beautiful baby girl. We'll clean her up and be back in just a minute.
Tommy nodded and then looked a Jude. Jude looked back and then at Liz.
Liz: You know, I think I should go call Lance and tell him.
Tommy: He's already in the waiting room. He drove me here.
Liz: Oh, okay then. Better go say hi.
Liz walked fast out of the room and winked at Jude. Tommy took a chair that was in the corner and put it by Jude's bed and sat in it. They looked at each other for a minute not saying anything.
Tommy: Jude, I'm so sorry about what I said.
Jude: No, Tommy, it's…
Tommy: No Jude, please. Let me say this.
Jude looked at him and nodded.
Tommy: I never meant what I said. I never regret loving you at all. I know that it's my fault that you drank.
Jude: Yea, the drinking actually is what made me give birth early. The doctors said that since it's premature it's going to stay in the hospital a few more days than planned. You know, just to make sure she's ok.
Tommy: That's okay, then we can go back home. You can move into my place, and Sadie can see the…
Jude: Uh, no.
Tommy: No? What do you mean no?
Jude: I can't go back. I won't.
Tommy was in shock. This couldn't be true.
Tommy: But Jude…
Jude: Tommy, remember that night, when you read my song Three Little Words?
Tommy: Yes…
Jude: You said, that you wouldn't hurt me.
Tommy looked down ashamed. He remembered that night. He went back on his word to Jude. 'How could I have been so stupid? He yelled at himself.
Tommy: I know. I went back on my word. I would say sorry, but I think I reached my quota for the whole year.
Jude: I don't want to get hurt again, especially by you.
Tommy: Jude, you have to believe me, I never meant to hurt you.
Jude: Do you even know exactly what happened between Brian and I.
Tommy: Well, no, but…
Jude: He kissed me. He…kissed…me. I was about to slap him before you stormed in. If you would've just listened to me, instead of telling me that regretting loving me…
Tommy: I know Jude.
Jude: No! You don't know! That hurt me so much. I never felt so worthless in my life. I'm going back to Toronto, but I'm not going back to you.
Tommy: No. Jude please…
The doctor came in with the baby and handed her to Jude.
Doctor: Here's your baby.
Jude smiled as she kissed her baby.
Doctor: Have you thought of a name yet?
Jude: Yea, Niomi Jane.
Doctor: Last name?
Tommy looked at Jude, it was suppose to be Niomi Jane Quincy.
Jude: Harrison. Niomi Jane Harrison.
The little line thing isn't working for some reason. Anyways, I know it's short, and like I said I'm busy. So I'll so the best I can ok? Hope you liked it. PLEASE REVIEW...WITH IDEAS!