A/N-well guys, this it, the final chapter! It is so amazing to know that everyone loved this story so much! A special shout out to LovesMeSomeJommy, for her fantastic reviews and continuous support. Pwbhswriter2009, you have been absolutely amazing! Chocolateelephantz you have become one of my favorite reviewers! This one's for you! ToMmYandJuDe-ISlover, you have been MIA for a while, but I know why. Just come back! Now, the last chapter of Christmas Wishes!

Chapter 8: Presents, Parties and Feelings, Part 2

The song ended, as did the show, and Jude received several cheers from the crowd. She bowed before walking off stage. She was making her way towards Tommy, but Jamie stopped her.

"Hey, can I talk to you for a minute?" She dejectedly walked off with him as he took her to an empty hallway.

"So, what did you want to talk to me about?"

"Actually, I was going to wait until tomorrow to give this to you, but after that performance, I decided to give it to you now." He pulled out a cd from his jacket pocket and handed it to Jude.

"I know I've made you like a million of these, but this is kind of like a greatest hits cd. And I promise that I won't make another one of these. It doesn't just have songs, but some commentary and such that I think you'll like."

"Aw, Jamie! This is so sweet! Thank you," she said as she hugged him tightly. As she pulled away, she grabbed something from her clutch. It was a small velvet box.

"This is your gift." He took the box from her and opened it. Inside there was a single silver band.

"It's fashionable but not really flashy. Just the way you like it." Before she could think about it, he pulled her into a rough but passionate kiss. She really didn't know how to respond, so she settled for giving him a little, just enough to satisfy him. When he started to deepen the kiss, she hastily pulled away. He looked a little taken aback and hurt, but Jude didn't see mto notice.

"So, uh, 'White Lines'. What was that all about?"

"What are you talking about?"

"You were practically burning holes into Quincy out there."

"Oh that. Well you know…artist/producer stuff. No biggie."

"I don't think artists and producers ar supposed to look at each other like that."

"Jamie, what are you getting at?"

"I just wanna know why you have to look at him like that."

"Well, geez, what do you expect? The song's…about him."

"Really? When'd you write it?"

"On tour. I still had feelings for him, so I wanted to put them away." As soon as the words left her mouth, she realized what she said.

"Jamie,"

"On tour, huh? So all that at the airport was fake?"

"No! Jamie, no, don't ever think that."

"Then explain the song, Jude!"

"I can't explain it! I put the feelings to a song like a always do."

"Apparently those "feelings" didn't stay in the song." He looked at her with pain and hurt in his eyes before walking away. Jude's eyes were welling up with tears. She turned and ran into Studio A. Tommy heard a loud slam, so he excused himself from the party to investigate. He wasn't aware that Sadie and Tessa were following behind him. He was surprised to see Jude hunched over and shaking viciously in Studio A. He entered without knocking or making any noise.

"Jude, what's wrong?" She looked up at him, her face damp and her nose a little runny.

"Oh God, Tommy, I'm such a horrible person! I don't deserve his forgiveness if he ever decides to give it to me. I don't deserve anything!" She broke down into a new set of sobs. Tommy came over to her, kneeling In front of he.

"Hey, hey, hey, hey shh.Don't eve say that about yourself, not ever. Do you understand me?"

"But I hurt him! I used him for my own selfish reasons. Twice!"

"Hey," he said while cupping her face with his right hand and looking up at her with his piercing blue eyes.

"You made a mistake. Everybody makes then It does not by any means make you a horrible person. Please don't ever less of yourself because you made a mistake. Trust me, it doesn't help." Once he finished, he gently thumbed away the tears on her face. Her face erupted into a sweet smile as he consoled her.

"Thank you, Tommy. You always know what to say."

"Well, I try." She pulled him into a heartfelt hug as another way of saying "thank you". After about a minute or so, she pulled away from him.

"Tommy I-"

"Play it now!" Suddenly the cd player turned on and an unfamiliar recording started to play in the studio.

"And how are things with Tommy?"

"Things with Tommy and I are fantastic. Every time I see him, my stomach starts flip flopping. Every time I say or hear his name, I can't help but smile. Every time we touch, I can feel my whole body tremor form the electricity. Every time I think about him, my heart skips a beat." Jude's eyes widened as she remembered the conversation and she knew what was coming up next.

"Why is it that you're with Jamie when you have these strong feelings for Tommy?" Jude sighed a heavy exasperated sigh.

"I chose Jamie because I was afraid of getting hurt again by Tommy."

"Excuse me if I'm out of line, but if you both love each other so much, shouldn't the pain be worth it? Shouldn't you want to risk getting hurt just as long as you end up together?" Now Jude and Tommy were avoiding eye contact, Tommy because he was so surprised and shocked and Jude because she was a little embarrassed and she didn't know what to say.

"Just answer me one question. Do you love him?" Both Jude and Tommy's eyes widened as they awaited her answer.

"I do. I love Tommy with my heart, mind, body, and soul. I love him with every fiber in my being. He's my everything." There was a brief silence, now each not knowing what to say. The silence ended when they heard Sadie's voice.

"And how are things with you and Jude?"

"Things between us are better than they have been in a while. I don't know how to describe it. It's just…great."

"How does Jude make you feel?"

"Jude makes me feel like…like I could move mountains. She makes me feel like I could stop the world from turning if I needed to. She makes me feel like every star in the sky shines just for her. She makes me feel like I can be a better man. I know I've hurt her in the past and I know I don't deserve her, but I still want to try." It was now Tommy's turn for his eyes to go wide with the realization of what was to come.

"Do you love Jude?"

"You know I do." There was an uncomfortable silence for the longest time. They were both deep in thought about what they and the other had said. Tommy spoke up first.

"Well, I'm just gonna go back to the party." He started to walk away, but Jude stopped him.

"Tommy, wait. So you're just gonna walk away without saying anything?"

"What can I say, Jude? The cd said it all."

"You're not gonna deny anything? Or take it back?"

"Why would I want to do that? I meant everything I said. I really do love you."

"I meant what I said, too. Every word. I love you."

"So what do we do now?"

"Well, I'd really, really like you to kiss me right now."

"Good because I really, really want to kiss you." He walked over to her and leaned in slowly His lips touched hers gently. He slowly began to deepen the kiss and she accepted gratefully. As they were kissing Tessa and Sadie were watching from the outside.

"Aww! They are so cute!" Sadie cooed.

"Yeah, they're picture perfect. My match-making skills seem to be right on the money."

"Yup, I guess they were. I believe Operation J.T.C. was a complete success."

"I believe it was. It had been a pleasure working with you."

"Likewise." The two girls shook hands and then turned to watch the happy couple. After what felt like ages, the two finally pulled away.

"Wow, that was…neat." Tommy chuckled at Jude.

"Yeah it was. What are going to do about Jamie?"

"I'm gonna break up with him tonight, seeing as how the guy I've been in love with since I was fifteen decides to tell me he loves me."

"Hm, and what would this guy think if I kissed you?"

"He'd probably get insanely jealous and beat the living crap out of you."

"Oh, well I guess we can't let him see us then." He leaned down to kiss her but she pulled away. He looked at her quizzically which only caused her to smile.

"I have a gift for you." He raised his eyebrows as she pulled another velvet box from her clutch. She handed it to him and he opened it eagerly His eyes sparkled and he gasped when he saw what was inside. It was a silver band with a single one-karat blue diamond.

"Read the inside." She had it engraved just for him. Inside it read: 'I dreamed we were riding on a star. Love always, your shooting star.' His eyes watered as a single tear escaped. Before he lost all macho points, he pulled out a similar velvet box.

"For you. This is your gift." She opened hers with equal eagerness. She had a similar reaction to Tommy's when she opened the box. The box held a silver band with a small star on top with an even smaller blue gem inside the star. She looked on the inside to see if it was engraved, and sure enough it was. 'You have and always will be my 21. I love my shooting star.' Like Tommy, Jude's eyes watered, but unlike Tommy, more than one tear escaped. She started to cry more freely than before.

"Hey, I hope these are tears of joy and not sadness."

"Of course they are! God, you didn't have to do this."

"I know, but I wanted to. I love you." Before he could think twice, she flew herself into his arms, embracing him and sobbing into him at eh same time. He wrapped her in his arms as she cried out her happiness. She pulled away to look up at him.

"Thank you so much. You have no idea how much this means to me."

"It was no problem"

"Well, thanks again. I love you so much."

"I love you so much too, girl," he said before bringing his lips to hers to share an unforgettable passionate kiss. As they embraced, he pulled away to say, "Merry Christmas, Big Eyes."

"Merry Christmas, Blue Eyes." They smiled at one another as their foreheads rested together and their Christmas wishes were granted.