Chapter 4

Because To You, It's Just A Game

Claimer: Of course the story belongs to me, but there are two new songs in here. "Gotta Go" and "Waiting" both belong to me. "Too Little Too Late" belongs to JoJo.

"It's just to little to late

A little too wrong

And I can't wait…

But you know all the right things to say

You know it's just too little too late….

You say you dream about me

But you don't like me-"

"Hey, Jen…" Alexz walked into her room.

"Hey…" She strummed her guitar, trying to find a basis for the song.

"TOMMY!" Jude ran past the bedroom and Jen groaned.

"Do you not like her or something?"

"It's not that I don't like her, just…where has she been these last 16 years… She's missed soooo much. You can't just come back into a person's life, and assume that everyone's glad to see you…"

"Well your dad seems pretty glad…"

"Yeah, well that's Little Tommy Q for you…"

"JENNIFER CATHERINE! Please remind me of the number 1 rule in this house?" Tommy stood at the door with Jude, anger present on his face.

"Not to say Little Tommy Q…Whoops…"

"Whoops is right. For that, you're in charge of dinner tonight!" He walked away with Jude, up to the studio.

"I think she hates me…"

"She doesn't hate you Jude…she's just not used to you….she hasn't had her mother for 15 years…"

"I know, but that wasn't my choice…"

"I know…" He caressed her cheek. She leaned forward in her chair, pulling his closer.

"So, I wanna lay something down…."

"Like what?"

"Um….just let me lay it down, and you can hear it…"

"Alright…"

She walked into the sound booth and waited for the go ahead. As her eyes closed to start the song, the other 3 walked in. (Tom, Alexz, Jen)

I told you I had to get away

I said my heart needed to mend

I cried until I was on the verge of death

But you held on

Here we are

You're the bend

I'm the break

We'll hang on for a little while

Before you get tired

And walk away

But I swear I won't let go

I'll be right here waiting

You said you wanted me

You said it was okay

It was finally legal,

Except you still pulled away.

He we are

You're the bend

I'm the break

We'll hang on for a little while

Before you get tired

And walk away

But I swear I won't let go

I'll still be right here waiting

Because you always come crawling back

And that'll never change

You're the bend

I'm the break

And it's all so fake

Ohhh…..

Here we are

You're the bend

I'm the break

We'll hang on for a little while

Before you get tired

And walk away

But I swear I won't let go

I'll still be right here waiting….Oh…
I'll still be here waiting….

Oh, don't you know I love you

And I couldn't let go if I tried….mmm….

Noo….mmm…nooo…

Oooo…ooo….You know…

I'm still here…."

She opened her eyes, and tears stung her eyes.

"I….It was on out…"

She took of the headphones and walked out by the 4.

"Jen, you were working on something…do you wanna lay it down?"

"Sure…" She walked into the studio and pulled on the headphones, taking one of Jude's older guitars.

"Story book fairy tales

All the naïve ones have one

Little white lies

All the daddies tell them

Perfect wedding image

I've one of my own

But you just told me to let it go

Mm….You can't just come back

Sorry, I gotta go

It doesn't work that way

You have to gain my trust

Until then I say no

I don't know you

The story book romance

Everyone wants it

The paperback novel

Yeah, it's in the back of my closet

The tears left unstreamed

Nah, little do you know….

Mm…You can't just come back

Sorry, I gotta go

It doesn't work that way

You have to gain my trust

Until then I say no

I don't know you…

Mm, baby, you break me

You can't keep doin' that

Coz there's only so much left

And if you keep goin'

I'll never survive….

Mmm…..ouuu….

Little too late…dontcha know…

Mm…You can't just come back

Sorry, I gotta go

It doesn't work that way

You have to gain my trust

Until then I say no

I don't know you…

I have to go…I'm sorry

I don't think I'll be comin' back….

I'm sorry…"

She whispered the last 2 words, before turning her head to the side. Tommy pushed stop, and Jude stood and walked out.

"Jude-"

"Save it Tom…I'm not the one who needs to hear it…"

She walked away, tears streaming down her face.

"Tom, Alexz, give us a minute?" They nodded and walked out.

"WHAT THE HELL WAS THAT?" Anger was easily visible on Tommy's face. He stood, staring at Jen through the glass.

"I-"

"You know, I know that she hasn't been here for the last 15 years, but she loves you more than ANYTHING! Before you were even born, she couldn't wait to hold you. Do you know how much she's missed? She doesn't want to lose it again! Damn it JEN!"

"Dad-"

"No, Jen, I don't even want to hear it right now….you're grounded until further notice. No cell, no internet, no recording, no guitar, no friends, and no Jeff…"

"Dad---"

"Go, Jen…." He spoke through gritted teeth.

"I-"

"GO!" He pointed to the door, and she walked out.

Tommy hit the sound board, and blood soon began pour out, but he ignored it.

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Flashback

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"But he's pop, and, retro…"

"And really, really lame….You can't be serious…Little Tommy Q?"

"First, I'm here because of Georgia, is a friend, I could care less about you or your wack contest. And second, the names Tommy Quincy, and don't you ever call me Little Tommy Q again…"

"Sorry…"

"Why don't you show me whatcha got?"

"Okay…"

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Flashback Ends

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"Jen-"

"GO! GET OUT OF MY HOUSE!" She screamed. Tommy ran out of the studio as the door slammed. He ran down the stairs to see Jen slumped against the wall, crying.

What happened?"

"I…." Tommy heard tires squel out of the driveway, and opened the door to see Jude speed away.

"Damn it, JEN!"

He grabbed his keys and ran out.

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Jude sped down the street, her sight blurred from tears. A car sped out in front of her, and she swerved.

"TOMMY!"

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Tommy sped down the street, in search of Jude. He swerved, stopping the car as someone slammed into the side of a tree. He stopped and jumped out of his car, running over to the other car.

"JUDE!" He ripped the door open and knelt beside her, brushing her hair back.

"Mm…Tommy…" She rolled he head to the side. And blood dripped onto his shirt sleeve. He reached across he lap, pulling napkins from the space between the seats. He wiped some of the blood off the side of her face.

"Shh, baby….You're gonna be fine…"

"Tom…I-"

"Don't you dare say that Jude….You are not doing this to me again…" He pulled out his cell phone and dialed 911.

2 Hours Later

"How is she?" Sadie rushed in with Liam. The twins sat in chairs in the waiting room.

"I don't know…" The doctor walked over.

"Mr. Quincy?"

"Yeah, hows Jude?"

"She's awake, and stable….she's lucky to have survived such a severe accident."

"Is she gonna be okay?"

"Fortunately, yes….She can go home later today…."

Tommy sighed and walked into her room.

"Hi…"

"What happened?"

"You got in a fight with Jen and sped off…and then you hit a tree."

"Ugh…" She rolled her eyes and looked to the door, where Tom stood.

"Hey…" She smiled.

"Hi….you okay?" His voice faltered.

"Yeah…I promise I won't be stupid and do it again, okay?"

He nodded. "Come here…." He walked over and she hugged him.

Jen walked over to the door. "Are you okay?" Her eyes were puffy, and voice raspy from crying.

"Yeah…I will be…" She smiled and Tommy motioned for TJ to follow him out of the room. They walked out, and Jen walked over to the end of the bed, sitting on the edge of it.

"I'm sorry…It's all my fault…"

"Now you sound like your father…." Jude chuckled.

"I just….I can't get hurt again….did you hear about last year?"

"No…what happened?"

"Someone said they'd seen you in Montreal….there was a big investigation that lead to a dead end…" A tear streamed down her face.

"Well I swear I'm real….permission to touch for proof…"

She moved closer. "I promise, I'm not going anywhere….I don't want to leave or lose you or Tom again…I love all of you too much…" She layed her hand over Jen's.

"Come here…." Jen scooted forward, and Jude hugged her.

"I love you…" She broke down in tears, and clung tightly to Jude.

"Shhh….It's okay…."

"I love you too…"

"Yeah, me too…." TJ and Tom walked back in. Jude stretched her arm out, and TJ obliged. She hugged the two, and Tommy walked over, stroking Jen's hair.

"We good?"

"Yeah…."