Ok, i didn't really give a chance for everyone to review...but I couldn't wait. This one and ch. 12 are my favorites so far. And I hope you like them too. I'm not going to put 12 up until tomorrow. But I will put it up. No doubt about that. So here it is...

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Chapter: Knowing What You Know

I wake up hearing someone yelling my name. It sounds like Uncle James. Oh, it's Stephanie. I put the pillow over my head. I really don't feel like getting up now. Great, now she's bouncing on my bed.

Stephanie: Uncle James. Oh, Uncle James!

Tommy: Not now, Steph. It's too early.

Jude: Oh, stop being a baby. It's only 9:00.

Now Jude's here? Can't people just leave a man alone?

Jasmine: And we have to go to Montana.

Jasmine too? Ugh! Wait, we have to go where? I shoot up from my bed with a confused look. Stephanie comes over to me and I let her sit on my lap.

Tommy: What do you mean we have to go to Montana?

Jasmine: We, um, have to go to the funeral. It's tomorrow around 2:00, and you have to sign…the adoption papers.

My life just got a whole lot better. Believe it or not, I was heartbroken when I had to leave Stephanie in Montana. Jasmine was right when she said I might as well be her father. Both of us were inseparable in those 6 months.

Tommy: You mean, she's mine?

Jude: She's his?

Jasmine: Yep, she's all yours. And the social worker said that she can live her in Toronto with you.

Tommy: Did you hear that Steph? You and I are going to be together again?

Her little hazels eyes got bigger and I couldn't help but smile.

Stephanie: Really? I get to stay with you?

Tommy: Yep.

Stephanie: Yeah!

We all laughed as she jumped into my arms. Maybe my life isn't as bad as I thought. We all hear a 'That Girl' ring tone. Jude takes it out of her pocket.

Tommy: Hi Spencer.

She smiles at me and I smile back. She finally answers it.

Jude: Hello?...Hey Spence.

I smirk at her because I knew I was right.

Jude: Um…I'm just hanging around…Yea I know…now? But…yea, I know, but I thought you didn't care?

Jasmine: C'mon Steph, lets get some breakfast ok?

Stephanie: Ok.

Stephanie leaves my lap and follows Jazz out of my room.

Jude: And what happened to 'I trust you Jude.'?

Looks like the happy couple is getting into a little argument. Now, should I be happy, regretful, or both? Hmm, I'm going to go with both. More happy than anything, though. I know that's wrong, but seriously, can you blame me?

Jude: Spencer Allen! You're the one that said he needed another chance! You're the one that said I should talk to him! So really this is your fault!

Is this about me?

Jude: You know what, forget it. When you come to your senses, call me.

Then she abruptly hangs up on him. She acts like she's about to pull her hair out. I'm a little afraid to ask so I just kind of look at her. Once Jude realizes she takes her hands out of her hair.

Jude: What?

Tommy: I'm guessing you and Spencer got into a fight?

Jude: No kidding. What was your first clue?

Tommy: I'm kind of afraid to ask but…was this about me?

Jude looks down at the floor as she shakes her head. Then she looks back up at me but she's smiling. This is curious.

Jude: It's always about you, Quincy.

She smiles at me wider and then steps out of the room. What just happened? Shit, I didn't see the color of her eyes. That could've helped me in the long run.

Jasmine: Oh, Uncle James. Steph wants some of your favorite chocolate chip pancakes!

Tommy: Coming!

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Jude's POV

So I'm sitting here eating some of Tommy's famous pancakes, and they are actually pretty good. Jasmine turns out to be an awesome friend too. She's 20 and we have a lot in common. We both love to sing and we both love the same bands. We also both love to make fun of Tommy when he's in the apron that says 'Stay Out of My Kitchen'. Oh, you know it's funny. Tommy's in the shower now so me and Jazz are talking and eating while Steph watches Dora the Explorer. She's so cute.

Jasmine: So what's up with you and James?

I look at her curiously, as I'm about to take a sip of my orange juice.

Jude: What do you mean?

Jasmine: Are you two together?

Jude: No.

I said that rather quickly. I take a sip of my orange juice.

Jasmine: Oh, so you're just bump buddies.

What! I start choking on my juice as Jazz gets up and starts to pat my back. She did not just say that! What the hell does she think I am?

Jude: What did you say?

Jasmine: Calm down, it was just a joke. I know you have a boyfriend. James, told me all about it. He's really broken up about it.

Jude: Yea, well I was really broken up about him abandoning me in a restaurant without an explanation. So we're even.

Jasmine: So you're the girl.

I cock an eyebrow at her. How come I have a feeling this is going to be a long story? If it is, hopefully she'll make it short and sweet because I have to get out of here and meet Spencer. I hate fighting with him and I need to see him so he can apologize. That's right, he needs to. I did nothing wrong.

Jude: Excuse me?

Jasmine: He kept talking about this girl that he had to leave and he was heartbroken for all 6 months. It was like a part of James was missing because he didn't have this girl beside him. I'm guessing the girl he was talking about is you. I think he's in love with you.

This food is getting harder and harder to swallow. I pick up my plate and start walking to the sink.

Jude: Yea, um, I know.

Jazz gets up quickly and follows me with her own plate.

Jasmine: You mean he's told you.

I look at her and flashbacks of that night in the studio come back into my mind.

Jude: Not in so many words.

Stephanie: Jude! Jude, do you have a pencil and paper?

Jude: Um, no, but I'm sure you're Uncle To…I mean you're Uncle James does. I'll be right back.

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Tommy's POV

I just get out of the shower and I hear someone shuffling around my room. I put a towel around my waist and see Jude with a pencil looking around my desk.

Tommy: What are you doing?

She looks up and realizes I'm only in a towel. She turns and I can see her blush. She's so cute when she blushes. I walk closer to her and I can hear her clear who throat.

Jude: Um, I'm just looking for a piece of paper for Steph.

Tommy: In that one.

I point to one of the drawers and she still refuses to look at me again. I start to laugh as she gets two sheets of paper. She looks up at me and smiles confused.

Jude: What's so funny?

Tommy: You...trying not to look at me.

Jude: Well, it is a little awkward, don't you agree?

Tommy: No. I mean, we're buddies right?

I go up to her and hug her tightly. She pushes me away.

Jude: Eww, now look at me. I'm all wet. Thanks a lot.

Tommy: Listen, Jude, I want to ask you something.

Jude: Ok.

Tommy: Jazz, Steph, and I are going to Montana today, and I was wondering if you would like to come with me.

Now, this is not another one of my brilliant schemes to get her back. I just really need her there. I need someone that can comfort me, and, besides Jasmine, Jude is the only one that can do that.

Jude: Wouldn't you rather ask Sadie that?

Sadie? Oh right, I'm "going out with her". But she's out of town now for her jounerlism class. There doing a story on a murder case or something like that. I really have no clue. I don't listen to Sadie when she talks. Not that I don't want to but she's usually talking to Kwest rather than me anyway, so there's no point in me listening.

Tommy: She's out of town. Truthfully, I rather have you there.

Jude: Oh really? And why is that?

Tommy: Because, you're the only one, besides Jazz, that really knows me, and I really need you right now. Please?

I could've sworn she called me clueless under her breath.

Tommy: What?

Jude: What?

Tommy: You just called me clueless.

She smiles playfully and looks around the room like she has no idea what I'm talking about.

Jude: No, you must be hearing things.

Tommy: Jude, don't make me do this.

I start walking towards her and she backs up a bit towards the bed.

Jude: Tommy, don't you dare.

Tommy: Then tell me what you said.

Jude: I didn't say anything.

Tommy: Then you leave me no choice.

She stops when the back of her legs hit the bed. And I lunge her. I start to tickle her and we both fall on the bed. I continue to tickle her. This is so much fun.

Jude: Tommy…please…stop.

Tommy: Or what?

She puts on a smirk. Oh crap! She starts to tickle me and I start losing my breath. She's the only girl who knows my tickle spot.

Tommy: Ok, I'm…sorry.

Jude: Say I'm the best.

Tommy: You're the best.

Jude: Say you'll let me drive the viper to the airport.

The hell I am. I turn her over and she stops tickling me. We just stare at each other and smiles fade. I stroke her cheek gently with my thumb. I want to kiss her so bad. But she has a boyfriend, and she's not 18 yet. But she will be next month. Oh God, please help me make the right the decision. I feel like I'm torn. I move in slowly and stop 80 percent of the way waiting for her reaction. She doesn't stop me and I go in for the rest of the 20.

I kiss her lightly on the lips. I don't try to deepen it or anything. I want to show her that I really love her. I notice that she's not responding so I pull away. I look in her eyes and she has tears in them. I quickly regret what I had just done.

Tommy: I…I'm sorry Jude.

I get up from on top of her and move to the side of the bed. She finally gets up and sits beside me.

Tommy: Jude, I really am sorry.

Jude: Why can't you just tell me?

I look at her befuddled. What does she mean tell her? What does she want me to tell her?

Jude: Tommy, I'm not trying to hurt you. I know I should've stopped you, but I didn't know what to do. I love Spencer, and I want to spend the rest of my life with him.

Tommy: I know.

Jude: So, why do you keep trying?

Tommy: Because.

Jude: Because why?

Tommy: I just can't stop.

Jude: God Tom do I need to spell it out for you!

Tommy: What are you talking about?

I don't get it. Why is she yelling at me? I'm going through a really rough time right now. I'm about to go to my parents funeral and she's here yelling at me for no reason.

Jude: Nothing. I'm just stressed right now. Look, I have to meet Spencer. Pick me up at my house on the way to the airport ok?

Tommy: You mean, you're coming?

Jude: Yea, like I told you before; I'm always here for you.

Tommy: Thank you.

I give her a hug and we kiss each other on the cheek. Jude walks out with the pencil and paper she got for Stephanie. What is up with Jude? It was like she was getting mad at me for a reason I didn't know about. Maybe I should know the reason and that's why she's mad. Hmm, I should try to figure this out.

Did you like it? Tell me!! Hey, I have a game I wanna play with ya'll. Ok, if you can figure out why Jude was getting mad at Tommy then you win free spoilers that i'll send you through PM. Now, ch. 12 will have more of a hint. But look at the other chapters and their convos and you might figure it out. If you have some of it right I'll still give you spoilers...so review!!