Flashback Chapter 14: With You Forever, an instant star fanfic

Hey everyone! YES! I updated and this is one of my favorite chapters. I don't know why, I just had fun writing in it. So here it is...

Chapter 14: With You Forever

Liz: I can't believe you're going back. I'm going to miss you.

Jude: I'll miss you too Liz. So are you going to visit me sometime?

Liz: Of course. Once my band gets somewhere.

Jude was thinking about her band Heartless for 2 weeks. She heard a couple of their songs and they sounded pretty good.

Jude: Wait, I know. Why don't you try out for Instant Star?

Liz: What? Isn't that just for, like, single artist?

Jude: No, no, they do bands too. You'd be awesome.

Liz: Jude, I don't know.

Jude: Oh come on. It will give you a chance to visit Sadie too. At least try it, I mean, what have you got to lose?

Liz thought and then smiled.

Liz: Okay, why not? Let me call the guys and pack my stuff so we can leave with you guys.

Liz then noticed that Tommy was nowhere to be seen.

Liz: Hey, where's Tommy?

Jude: Who knows, who cares, who thinks you, should start packing before I leave you behind?

Liz: Who thinks Jude's got it bad, but won't admit it?

Jude: Liz please, I don't want to talk about it.

Liz: You're going to have to soon.

Jude: I'm not going back to him. He broke my heart too many times. He regretted loving me, I mean he would do something like that?

Liz: Apparently the only man you ever loved.

Jude: No, I loved Shay, Jamie, and Vin.

Liz: I mean, actually love. Those weren't compared to what you have with Tommy.

Jude: Correction had with Tommy. Just go call the guys okay?

Liz shook her head and went upstairs. Jude sat down on the couch hiding her face with her hands. She couldn't go back with Tommy. She didn't want to take the chance. It was just all too painful. Sometimes, no matter how much you love them, you have to let them go, for your own sake. That's what Jude was intended to do. She heard the door opened and looked up to see Tommy. Tommy sighed nervously and stood at the door way.

Tommy: Hey girl.

Jude tried not to shudder when he said that.

Jude: Hi.

Tommy: Ready to go?

Jude: Not yet, we have some people coming with us.

Tommy: Huh?

Jude: Liz and her band are coming back to Toronto to go out for Instant Star. I think they have a pretty good chance.

Tommy forced a smile and nodded in agreement. About 5 hours later they were back in Toronto. Liz and her band went straight to G-Major to sign up for the contests. Jude went to the house right away to showed Sadie the new baby. Stuart was there and greeted Jude and her new baby back home. Tommy was there too, but he watched out on the sidelines.

Sadie: Oh, my god! She's adorable. Look at those blue eyes, no doubt from Tommy's side.

The Harrison's sisters laughed as Tommy was on the verge of tears. '4 months to live and I'll have to live with Jude hating me. God might as well just kill me now. I'm as good as dead.' He thought as he walked out the door. Sadie excused herself and quickly followed. Tommy was sitting on the doorstep with his chin resting on both of his hands. Sadie hesitantly took a seat next to him. He glanced at her and took a deep breath, then looked straight ahead again. He didn't want to deal with this. Not now.

Sadie: What are you doing out here all by yourself?

Tommy didn't say anything. He just kept looking at the house across the street.

Sadie: Right, ok then. Do you want some advice?

Again Tommy said nothing. Sadie was getting annoyed by this. The least he could do was look at her.

Sadie: Tommy, look at me.

He turned his head slightly to look at her.

Tommy: What?

Sadie: I know you and Jude are having this whole "we're broken up thing" going on, but deal you have to learn to deal with it.

Tommy scoffed. He laughed trying to keep the tears from falling.

Tommy: That's your advice?

Sadie: No, because you're not going to be like this for good.

Jude: What are you talking about?

Sadie and Tommy looked behind them and saw Jude standing there.

Jude: Sadie, what are you trying to do?

Sadie: Trying to get you happy again.

Jude: Excuse me? I am happy, thank you.

Sadie stood up and made Tommy stand up too. She pushed the two so they would be standing next to each other. She looked at them with as serious look.

Sadie: No you're not. And neither is Tommy. You'll never be happy unless you two are together.

Tommy: Sadie…

Sadie: I'm not done. No matter how much you deny it, you two belong together. And it seems like everyone knows it, but you two. So get you're acts straighten out and come back to reality.

Tommy: Sadie, this is reality. Jude doesn't want to be with me.

Jude: That's right, I don't, and that's reality. Realizing you can't be with someone no matter how much it hurts.

Sadie: No, reality is knowing that you can be with someone. You're living in a fantasy right now. Both of you think you can move on without each other but you can't. You're just lying to yourselves. Listen, I don't know exactly what happened…but I do know one thing. You love each other, and you love Niomi. That should be enough. Tommy's dying Jude, do you really want to hate him the last few months he has?

Jude looked down at her feet. She felt so guilty. She thought about the whole Brian thing. She probably would've thought the same thing if it was her. How could she be so hypercritical? Just then Jude's cell phone rang and she picked it up.

Jude: Hello?

Liz: Hey, its Liz! Where are you?

Jude: Oh crap! The contest! I'll be right there.

She hung up the phone and looked at Tommy then back at Sadie.

Jude: Can you take care of Niomi for about 2 hours. I need to see Liz in Instant Star.

Sadie: Yea, sure.

Jude: Thanks.

She ran into her car and sped off. Tommy was there still heartbroken. Sadie looked at him sympathetically. She still thought she was right, but she was afraid Jude would find out too late. Sadie led Tommy inside the house so he could help take care of his daughter.

About 3 hours later Tommy was holding Niomi and singing to her. Sadie and Stuart went to the store to get some clothes for the new baby. Jude walked in with Liz but Tommy didn't see them. Jude stopped both of them suddenly when she heard Tommy. Liz smiled at her as Jude watched Tommy singing to their baby.

Little angel, of my heaven

Little angel, of my life

Your smile brings me joy

Your laughter brings me light

Can't go on without you

As I look into your eyes

I feel myself flying

To the highest height

Little angel, of my heaven

Little angel, so gorgeous

I will always love you

My little precious

Tommy: God, you're as beautiful as your mother.

Liz nudge Jude a bit and Jude looked back at her knowingly. Jude took another step into the living and Tommy saw her.

Tommy: Hi.

Jude: Hi.

Liz: You know, I'm just going to go to G-Major and meet up with Kwest. I'll see you guys later.

Once she was out the door Jude took a seat next to Tommy. Tommy handed her Niomi and she smiled at her baby. She rocked her a little bit to help her fall asleep faster and it worked. She got up and put her in her crib and then took her previous position next to Tommy.

Jude: That was a beautiful song. What's it called?

Tommy: Little Angel, I wrote it when I found out you were pregnant.

Jude: Well, I love it. It seems like it put her to sleep.

Tommy just nodded and looked away. An uncomfortable silence fell upon them. Both of them started to avert their eyes everywhere else. Once their eyes met again Tommy kissed her and Jude kissed him back. His tongue touched her bottom lip asking for access. She granted it as she smiled into the kiss. They pulled away and looked at each other. Their smiles were wide and she hugged him. 'Sadie was right,' Jude thought, 'this is the way it's supposed to be. This is reality.'

Tommy: I love you.

Jude: I love you too.

Tommy: Marry me?

Jude: Of course.

Tommy gave Jude a light kiss on the lips and they laughed.

Jude: How stupid are we?

Tommy: I don't know. I'd say pretty stupid.

Jude: I agree.

Tommy: So, did Heartless win?

Jude: Oh, yea, they did! There recording a demo now!

Tommy: That's awesome!

They hugged again. Tommy turned on the T.V., not too loud so Niomi wouldn't wake up. Jude turned around and leaned against him as he put his arm around her. Everything was alright again.

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Jude was looking at herself in the mirror making sure she looked ok. Sadie was putting her hair up in pins with flowers at the end of it. Portia was putting some blush on her cheeks for last minute touches. Jude was fiddling with her fingers and tapping her foot. Sadie saw this and laughed.

Jude: What's so funny?

Sadie: You.

Jude: I'm just a little nervous.

Sadie: There's nothing to be nervous about.

Jude: I can't help it. It's like my heart is about to beat out of my chest, my mind is going to explode and I'm going to faint.

Portia: Sweetie, your heart can't pop out of your chest no matter how hard it beats. There are no known cases of someone's mind exploding, and if you faint we'll pour ice on you.

Jude: Oh, thanks.

Portia: Trust me Jude, it'll be ok. You can do this.

Jude took a deep breath and nodded at Portia.

Sadie: Ok, I'm done. Now go on the stool and look at yourself.

Jude went on the stool and looked in the full length mirror. She had to admit, she looked pretty. She smiled with satisfaction. She stepped down and hugged Sadie and Portia.

Jude: Thank you guys so much. You're the best.

Sadie: No problem, we'll meet you out there.

They walked out of the dressing room. This was it, the day she's been waiting for. She was getting married to Tommy. She took the veil from the chair and put it on her head.

Jude: In about 20 minutes I am going to be Mrs. Tom Quincy!

Jude's smile faded when she remembered one thing. According to Dr. Luther, Tommy only had one more month to live. She couldn't believe that 5 months had already passed. She tried to push those thoughts to the back of her mind. She took the bouquet in her hand and walked out.

25 minutes later

Priest: Tom Quincy do you take Jude Harrison to be you lawfully wedded wife. To love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, through sickness and in health, till death do you part?

Tommy: I do.

Priest: And do you Jude Harrison, take Tom Quincy to be you lawfully wedded husband. To love and to cherish, for richer or poorer, through sickness and in health, till death do you part?

Jude: I do.

Priest: Then, by the power vested in me by the city of Toronto, I now pronounce you husband and wife. You may kiss the bride.

Tommy cupped Jude's face and gave her a light peck on the lips. Everyone in the church stood up and clapped. At the reception Tommy and Jude were at a table with Sadie, Kwest, Stuart, Jamie, Mason, and Portia. They were all talking and laughing. Darius was at the stage with a microphone in his hand.

Darius: Okay, everyone, now it's time for the father and daughter dance with Jude and Stuart. Jude smiled at her father as she took his hand. He led her to the dance floor and the song "I Loved Her First" came on.

Look at the two of you dancing that way
Lost in the moment and each others face
So much in love your alone in this place
Like there's nobody else in the world
I was enough for her not long ago
I was her number one
She told me so
And she still means the world to me
Just so you know
So be careful when you hold my girl
Time changes everything
Life must go on
And I'm not gonna stand in your way

Stuart smiled as he heard the song. This explained how he felt so well. He loved Jude so much and now she was married. He was happy for her, but sad too. He was losing his youngest daughter.

But I loved her first and I held her first
And a place in my heart will always be hers
From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
And I prayed that she'd find you someday
But it still hard to give her away
I loved her first

As they were spinning around Jude was thinking about how her dad supported her all these years. Without him she wouldn't of been able to do this on her own. She owed him big time.

How could that beautiful women with you
Be the same freckle face kid that I knew
The one that I read all those fairy tales to
And tucked into bed all those nights
And I knew the first time I saw you with her
It was only a matter of time

Jude: Hey dad?

Stuart: Yes sweetheart?

Jude: Thanks…for everything.

He smiled and kissed the top of her head.

From the first breath she breathed
When she first smiled at me
I knew the love of a father runs deep
Someday you might know what I'm going through
When a miracle smiles up at you
I loved her first

He spun her out at the last note. They hugged and Stuart took a seat. Jude was about to follow until Darius said something.

Darius: Hold on there girl. We have another surprise for you Mrs. Quincy.

Hmm...I wonder what Darius has planned for her. Is it good or bad? Here are some spoilers for all of my wonderful readers...i love you all!

"This isn't a dream, it's a nightmare."

"I'm married if you haven't notice. Leave me alone."

"Niomi is gonna be a superstar like her mommy and daddy."

"Mr. Quincy, you must come to the hospital right away!"

"Jude...coming...don't have..."
"Tommy, I can't hear you, you're breaking up."
"Talk...home...love yo-"
"Tommy?"