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Sorry it took me a while to update this, but I wasn't sure where I left off when I went to Philly so I couldn't exactly update it like I did Tonight I Wanna Cry. But I'm finally updating! YEA ME -claps-. -lol- sorry, I had to. Anyways, this is a sad chapter, but the others one will gradually become funny again.

Disclaimer: The only thing I own is the idea for this story and the story itself.

Chapter 13: Ashes to Ashes

I feel someone slap my shoulder hard. Ow! That hurt. I open my eyes to see who caused my pain and I find Jude standing above me.

Jude: Wake up Quincy, we're here.

Did I fall asleep? When did this happen? I was all ready to tell Jude that I love her, and then she slaps me. I don't even remember being tired. Hmm, that's very strange. I look around and see that we're just landing. Jude sits in her seat quickly and puts on her seatbelt.

Pilot: Welcome to Montana everyone. The weather is 68 degrees and partly cloudy. We know you have a lot of choices so thank you for flying US Airways. We hope you enjoy your visit.

We all get our things and hurry to baggage claim. It's already 1:00 and the funeral is starting in an hour. While we were in baggage claim I kept glancing over at Jude and fidgeting. I really want to tell her but I am so afraid to tell her. Why? I mean, sleeping with her, sure no problem, but actually saying that I love her…out loud? I don't know why it's so hard. She glances my way and does a double take when she sees I'm looking at her.

Jude: Tommy, what are you looking at?

Tommy: Nothing.

Jude: If you're thinking about fucking me again you can forget it.

What in the world? She did not just say that. I have a playful shock on my face.

Tommy: Jude Elizabeth!

Jude: James Thomas!

Tommy: Low blow.

Jude: Use my full name, I use yours. It's only fair.

Tommy: Ok, ok, fine.

Jude: So, again, why were you looking at me?

Tommy: I was just thinking.

Jude: About what?

Tommy: Things.

Jude: What things?

Tommy: Must you be so nosey Harrison?

Jude: But of course. If I wasn't, then I wouldn't be Jude.

I see Jazz come with our bags and Stephanie running to me. I bend down to pick her up. We walk to the cab to the funeral. Once we got there Jazz's car was already there. It was probably brought my one of her friends. We put the bags in the car and headed up on the hill where my parents were…um…were saying their last goodbyes. We made it just in time as the priest started to speak. This is the hardest thing I would ever have to do. Seeing my parents' caskets getting ready to be buried was just brutal. The priests words were just making it worst.

Priest: I would like to ask James Quincy to the front, so that he may say a few words?

My head shot up from the flower I was looking at on the ground. Did he just say my name? He has got to be kidding. I can't do this, not now. This is hard enough just being here. How do they expect me to do this?

Jasmine: Go on, James. It's ok. I'm here.

I smile at her and slowly walk to the front of the crowd. I look over and see everyone I grew up with and some new faces too. I'm getting a little nervous here. I don't even know if my voice is working right.

Tommy: Um, for those who don't know me, which is very few of you, I'm James Quincy. I was adopted very young by this…lovely couple. They loved me, and cared for me like I was there own. They were the best parents anyone could ask for, and I was so lucky to share my life with them.

Oh great, here come the tears again. They start to drop one by one.

Tommy: Uh, it wasn't exactly fair; what happened to them. They did so much good to the world and to all of our lives. My mother, Nicole, she always wore a smile. She didn't fight much, but when she did, she stood her ground. You could never win an argument with her.

I chuckle a little remembering how true that was. Everyone laughed with me. I sniffle back some tears but it's not working they just keep coming. I scan the crowd and I see Jasmine and Jude smile at me. I got the courage to speak again.

Tommy: My father, Alex, was one of a kind. Whenever anyone was down, he could tell one of his stupid jokes and make a room fill with laughter. His jokes, and impressions always made the tension leave the air. He always supported my decisions, even if he didn't agree with them. For that, I am very grateful for.

I put my head down as I start to cry harder. This is too hard. I can't do this. I need to leave.

Tommy: I thank…you all for coming.

I work my way through the crowd as fast as I can. I collapse on the ground away from the crowd and just cried. That's all I can do at the moment. That's all I want to do.

Jude:

Jazz and I turned around and saw Tommy collapse on the ground. I see her about to go towards him but I stop her.

Jude: No, let me go.

I walk over there carefully. I don't want to make this any harder on her. It was difficult to see him this way. I don't know exactly what to say. I never experienced a Tommy like this before. He almost seems…real; so imperfect. The strange thing is, I love it. Now, I know for a fact, that he's human. I kneel down beside him.

Tommy: Why!?

I wince a bit at the sudden outburst.

Tommy: Why them?

Jude: Tommy, it was an accident. It could've happened to anyone.

Tommy: But it didn't, it happen to them. It happened to me. I hardly even got to see them when I was down here. I saw them, maybe, 3 times and all of a sudden their gone?

Jude: I wish there was something I could say.

I really wish there was. I mean, what can you say to someone who just lost their parents? It doesn't make it any easier that Tommy's my best friend. I wish I was older. I'm so afraid that I'll say something stupid and make it worse. I put my hand on his back and rub it gently.

Tommy: Thank you so much, Jude. I really need you right now.

He's head is abruptly on my shoulder. This feels just a little awkward. I start to relax and put my arms around him as he cries.

Tommy: They were good people. They didn't do anything. It just isn't fair!

Jude: Shh, it's ok. Everything is going to be fine.

Did we switch places when I wasn't looking? Usually it's the other way around. He's usually the one soothing my and trying to calm me down. Now, I'm the one trying to comfort him. Has the world gone upside down? I help him up and we walk over just in time to see the caskets go down. He tries to look but I can see it is really intricate for him. He starts to cry harder and I put my head on his shoulder and hold him close.

Tommy: God, why, why them?

Priest: Ashes to ashes; dust to dust…

I'm starting to write the next chapter now, so I'll see if I can put it up before school starts or New Years. PLEASE REVIEW!! I'm going for 120!!