Tommy slowly lifted Jude and gently laid her in the rental car. "I love you." Tommy whispered.
Jude kept her eyes closed and savored those last words. She had waited so long to hear those words again.
Tommy opened the car door and drove to Jude's apartment. Carefully carrying her through the door and took her to her room. As Tommy retreated back into the kitchen, Spied, Karma, Jamie and Sadie all looked at him, "What?" He asked innocently. Sadie spoke first, "Did she talk to you? I feel so bad." Tommy stared at Sadie, "Why? She is going to be fine without him." Sadie shook her head, "Tommy. Get a grip! She needs our help to get through this." Sadie was starting to get angry. "Sadie." Tommy was calm, "Jude didn't want to marry him. She never cried. She just kept telling me that she didn't love him. He cheated on her." Tommy was trying to keep his cool, Eric had cheated on Jude, 'His Jude.' Tommy couldn't help it, his anger was overtaking him, before anyone had known it Tommy was out the door.
"Where's Tommy?" Jude was awake and the only thing that popped into her head was Tommy. "He left a few hours ago. He should be back soon." 'A couple of hours? Where did he go?' Jude walked back into her room to answer her ringing phone, "Hello. Tommy? Oh My God. Ok." "What did he want?" Jude was scrambling around her house ignoring Sadie.
Jude walked around the corner to see Tommy lying on the hard mattress in the jail cell. "Tommy?" Tommy looked up and saw Jude, he smiled, "Glad you could make it to the resort. It is so nice." Jude laughed; Tommy knew just what to say to lighten the mood. "Why are you here?" Jude was afraid of his answer. "Well, I kinda beat up Eric." Tommy said hoping Jude wouldn't yell at him. Jude burst out laughing, "What am I going to do with you Quincy?" Tommy laughed, while the officer unlocked his cell. Jude immediately clung to his torso. "I have only been gone a few hours," Tommy's voice was muffled; he held his face to her hair, taking in the scent. "Seems like you have been gone a lifetime." Tommy walked all the way to Jude's car with her clung to him, careful not to let her fall. "You gotta let go now, we have to drive home." Jude let go, 'WE have to drive home.' She liked the way that sounded.
Tommy opened Jude's door when they arrived at Jude's apartment, "We're here." Jude smiled and grabbed onto Tommy's hand. Tommy looked at their joined hands and smiled. "What would I do without you Tommy Q?" Tommy smiled, "You'd drown." They both laughed and entered the loud apartment. Spied and Karma were yelling at each other, while Jamie and Sadie had the television volume turned up so they could hear it over the yelling. Jude watched as her and Sadie's apartment was torn to pieces. "Um…maybe we should come back later." Tommy nodded, "Uh…yeah, that sounds perfect. I am hungry anyways." Jude and Tommy made their way back to the car, they were still unnoticed.
Tommy pulled into a small French restaurant. As they walked in Jude looked around in awe. "This place looks amazing. I have never been in here before." Tommy looked at Jude with 'That' look, "Found it when I was in Boyz attack." Jude smiled and they were escorted to a booth in the back of the restaurant. Jude sat close to Tommy, their thighs touching. "All of it sounds good," Jude said looking at the menu. Tommy moved a little away from Jude, but she moved over so her leg was touching his.
Tommy didn't want to say anything, 'She just got left at the altar.' Jude looked at Tommy and smiled. "What are you going to eat?" Tommy looked at Jude, "I am going to have lobster." "I want filet mignon," Jude said happily. 'Why can't she just feel sad?'
Jude was lying on her couch while Tommy and Sadie went out to shop for a birthday gift for Jude. Jamie, Spied, and Karma had all left to go back to Toronto a few days before. Jude's phone rang, she lazily answered it, "Hello?" "Jude?" Jude didn't recognize the voice, "Um…yeah." "This is Amanda. I am Tommy's fiancé. I am sorry to be calling you. I haven't been able to get a hold of Tommy. Is he there with you?" "Um…h…he is out right now. But I will have him call you," Jude stuttered. "Thank you so much. It is finally good to kinda meet you. Tommy talks about you all the time." Jude was stunned, 'How could he talk about me with his fiancé?' "You too. He talks a lot about you. I really have to go. I am so sorry. Bye." Jude didn't leave time for Amanda to respond before hanging up.
Tommy and Sadie made their way back into the apartment to see Jude cooking dinner. "Hey! We are back!" Jude turned around, "Hey! Tommy, Amanda called. She said she hasn't been able to talk to you." "Oh. Thank you." Jude smiled. Sadie went to put her newly bought items into her room and Tommy walked over to Jude. "Jude. Let me explain." "What? That you came here and didn't expect me to find out about your fiancé?" Jude yelled. "Look. We aren't engaged anymore. I broke up with her before I came here. Sadie was going to put her baby for adoption. Amanda wanted a baby. But I backed out," Tommy sat down at the island counter and looked Jude in the eyes. "I came here because…I didn't want you to marry Eric. I was going to stop the wedding. But then I saw how happy he made you. I didn't want to be selfish and only think about my needs. Jude…I need you." Jude didn't hesitate, before Tommy could say anymore she threw herself into him. Whispering into his ear, "Selfish? I need you. So much." With that she kissed Tommy. Tommy was surprised with the force Jude used to kiss him. The kiss was full of passion and love.
Tommy hovered over Jude and lightly stroked her hip, "I love you," His breath tickling Jude's ear. She smiled, "I love you."
Jude lay wrapped in a sheet with her head resting on Tommy's bare chest. Tommy whispered into her ear, "Jude. I love you. Marry me."
Jude looked Tommy in the eyes. "I thought you'd never ask!" Jude kissed Tommy fully. Tommy smiled against her lips and nuzzled her neck. "I love you so much," Tommy spoke softly into Jude's ear. Jude smiled.
Tommy gently released Jude from his arms and made his way towards the kitchen. Sadie was sitting at the counter, drinking orange juice and reading the paper, "Good morning!" Tommy said cheerfully. "What has you so happy this early?" Sadie gave him a confused look. "Nothing. We should go shopping for baby things. All three of us." Sadie looked at Tommy, "Ok…seriously. What is up with you?" Tommy just smiled, "What would you like for breakfast?" "Um…" Sadie looked at her growing belly. "Well…I think I want pancakes. Oh and bacon, and eggs!" Tommy looked at Sadie, "Are you going to eat all that?" "Um…hello? I am eating for two!" Sadie laughed and Tommy joined in. In the process, unaware of waking Jude up. Jude made her way into the kitchen to see Tommy and Sadie laughing a cooking breakfast. "Yum. Something smells delicious." Tommy turned toward Jude and wrapped his arms around her tiny frame. "Only the best for you." Jude smiled. Sadie watched as Tommy leaned down to kiss Jude, "Oh, that's why you are so happy." Jude looked back at Sadie, "Good morning Sadie!" Jude placed her hands on Sadie's stomach, "How is this beautiful baby doing? I can't wait to see you." Sadie smiled, 'Jude looks so happy.' "The baby is fine. Jude, Tommy was telling me that the three of us should go baby shopping." "That sounds fun," Jude said holding onto Tommy.
Jude and Tommy walked hand in hand following Sadie make her way to the baby store in the mall.
Tommy held up a little pink dress for a newborn baby, "How about this? I think it is cute." Sadie analyzed it, "I like it." Jude kissed Tommy quickly on the lips, "You are enjoying this aren't you?" Tommy smiled and kissed her again, "Yeah, I am here with my favorite Harrison's." Sadie smiled at him. "But, Jude is your number one," Sadie said matter-of-factly. Jude smiled, "Yup that is right." He placed a kiss on Jude's temple. "I love her." Jude looked at Tommy, "And I love you."
The next few hours were spent buying a crib, changing table, clothes, and a stroller. Tommy and Jude had been painting the nursery while Sadie was out again shopping but for her. "So…you enjoyed today a lot. Any reason?" Jude asked hopeful. Tommy shrugged his shoulders, "No, not really." Tommy turned to look at Jude looking back at him, "Why do you want there to be a reason?" He asked hopeful. Jude shrugged, "No." Tommy slowly wiped his paint brush that was full of paint over her face. He chuckled as Jude gasped. "What the hell?" Jude threw paint at Tommy's face. Tommy looked shocked for a moment and grabbed Jude. Whispering quietly in her hear, "I want a baby."
Jude and Tommy sat silently as Jude's head lay on Tommy's chest and let her fingers skim his side. "So a baby. Uh?" Jude asked. Tommy pulled her chin up with his fingers and kissed her softly on the lips, "Yeah. I want a baby. With you." Jude smiled, "Well, that's good…because I want a baby with you." Paint was splattered all over the room when Sadie walked. "What happened here?" Sadie asked as she looked at Jude and Tommy. Jude laughed, "Well…um…we had fun. We are going to need new carpet in here." Tommy laughed and Sadie joined in.
Jude sang 'Here We Go Again' as she cooked dinner. "Babe? What is for dinner?" Tommy asked as her kissed Jude's neck. Jude smiled, "We are having red licorice." "Haha. Very funny Jude." Jude laughed, "We are having spaghetti with meat sauce."
After dinner Sadie and Jude sat on the back porch, "So, what is going on with you and Tommy?" "Well…we love each other and we want kids. Together." Sadie smiled, "You guys are perfect together. I can't wait to see little Jommy babies everywhere." Jude laughed, "Me neither."
Jude hovered over Tommy and kissed his sweaty chest. "Did I ever tell you that I love you?" Jude asked Tommy. "Maybe one or two times today." Tommy smiled. "Just so you know that," Jude quietly said. Tommy kissed Jude hard, "I love you too."
Sadie was lying on the doctor table, with Jude and Tommy standing by her side holding hands. "Sadie, how are you doing today?" The doctor asked.
"I'm okay. I came to see my little girl. One month to go." She said happily.
"Are these the adoptive parents?" The doctor questioned pointing towards Jude and Tommy.
"Uh…no. I am her sister. I don't think I could handle two infants at a time anyways," Jude smiled warmly at the doctor. Tommy placed his hand over her small swollen belly.
"Sadie,
it looks like the baby is doing great." He told her and turned
toward the couple, "Jude, if you and Tommy would like to make an
appointment, just give me a call." the doctor said smiling.
"We
just might take you up on that offer. Thanks Doc." Tommy said and
smiled brightly, while shaking his hand.
Jude and
Tommy walked together into the baby store. As they walked into the
Maternity clothing section Tommy turned Jude to face him wrapping his
hands around her waist, "Jude. You have made me the happiest man on
earth. I have a beautiful fiancé and a baby on the way."
Jude
smiled against Tommy's lips, "I couldn't be happier. I love you
so much Tommy." She pecked him on the lips and pulled back.
"I
love you too girl. More than anything in this world, well right now
anyway." He said with a sly smile.
Jude scoffed with a smile,
"And what is that supposed to mean?" She pushed him away from her
playfully.
"Well after this baby is born, I might love them more
than I love you." He said with a chuckle.
"We'll just see
about that." She said then turned around a walked into the sea of
fabric.
"Jude? What about this?" Tommy asked.
She
looked up at him while he held a sleeveless, aqua blue dress that
tied in the back. She nodded, "It's beautiful; just make sure
it's a size four. When I start to show I will be bigger." Tommy
smiled.
"So, this is fun. But, I am so hungry. I haven't
eaten for three hours," Jude said ten minutes later, looking up at
Tommy with pleading eyes.
Tommy sighed, 'Seriously, where does
all of this food go?' "Fine, as long as I get to cook dinner."
Jude smiled. She had been cooking dinner ever since she found out
she was pregnant, that was four months ago, and her cooking sucks.
"Tommy Q? Are you trying to tell me that my cooking is bad?" Jude
asked pretending to be hurt.
Tommy laughed, "I get it. You want
to know how to cook for the family. But really, are you going to have
enough time to cook and be a rock star?"
Jude froze at this,
"Um…babe…can we talk about this later?" Tommy gave her a
questioning look but nodded as he paid for the merchandise, and then
they made their way to the food court.
Jude stared at Tommy,
"What? Do I have something on my face?" Tommy asked
Jude let
out a forced laugh. "Um…Tommy, Earlier when you said that I
wasn't going to have enough time to cook because I'm a rock
star?" Tommy nodded, "Well…see…How do I say this? Okay…well
I don't want to go back to recording after this album." Jude
stuttered.
"What!?" Tommy yelled. He couldn't believe this
music is her life.
"Maybe we should go home and talk about
this." Jude said encouraging.
"No. I want to do this now. You
can't give up music Jude. You love music!" Tommy was standing and
staring hard at Jude with an exasperated expression.
Jude grabbed
Tommy's hand and pulled him towards their car. "Way to make a
scene." Jude was angry but not yelling. Tommy sighed angrily and he
and Jude got into the car. "I think you need time. So just drop me
off at home," Jude said sternly. Tommy started the car and drove
home.
Sadie sat in her pajamas; she looked like her belly would explode at any moment. Jude stomped into the apartment and Sadie looked at her knowing they were fighting. Jude slammed down onto the couch next to Sadie. "What has you so angry?" She asked.
Jude sighed and turned towards her sister, "Well…I have a jackass of fiancé." Sadie was taken aback by Jude's forwardness.
"Ok what happened?" She asked knowing most likely it was just because she was pregnant.
"I told Tommy that I didn't want to do another album after I was done with this one. I only have a couple more songs to do and I want time off." She said picking up Sadie's legs so she could sit back them placed them gently on her lap.
"I understand that, being pregnant can be work, I don't see the problem." She said confused.
Jude sighed trying to calm down, "He blew up in my face, in front of the fucking food court people. Who the hell does he think he is? I mean if I want a break to start a family, I will. He has no right to judge me." She said getting angry all over again. "Sadie you should have seen his face. Disappointment was written all over it. It's not like I'm quitting for good. It's just a break." She threw her hand up in the air and sighed heavily about to cry.
"Let me guess he didn't even let you explain right?" Sadie asked knowing Tommy all too well.
"Bingo, I barely even got the words out. Whatever, listen sis, I'm a little tired so I'm going to go soak and then take a nap, OK?" She said standing up.
"No problem, naps are good. I love you and trust me he is probably just in shock, give it some time, he'll come around." She promised.
"Yeah I know you're right. Night." She said then disappeared down the hall.
Sadie sighed and shook her head, 'That jackass.' She thought.
Tommy returned to a silent house and he made his way towards his room. He slowly slipped under the covers and wrapped his arms around Jude, placing his hands on her growing stomach. "Jude, I love you. Don't give up music, but if you do, I will support you." Tommy whispered knowing Jude was awake. Jude turned to face Tommy, "I love you. I thought about the music and I don't want to give it up. I love music, but I was thinking I would neglect the baby and you if I was in the studio all the time. I guess I am just a little overwhelmed with everything." Tommy smiled and kissed Jude lightly on the lips, "Well…then I guess me being your producer," Jude looked at Tommy confused and Tommy smiled, "Then we can bring the baby with us." Jude surprised by what she was hearing asked, "You are my producer?" Tommy kissed Jude softly on the lips, "I talk with the record company. They love the idea." Jude smiled and snuggled closer to Tommy, if that was even possible and drifted off to sleep.