A/N: Hi again. Here's the next part. I just wanted to let you know that this story is sadly drawing to a close. I'm thinking there will be another 2-3 chapters and then an epilogue. I'm sad to see it end, I've really enjoyed writing it, but I can assure you that there's still plenty of drama left to cover in the last few chapters. I like to end on a high note. :) So thanks for all of your reviews and for reading--I can't tell you how much it's meant to me. And here's the next part, ENJOY!

Standing outside Rob's front door, Jude's heart was pounding as she raised her hand and knocked. She knew it was early and she hadn't bothered calling. She just wanted to do this and get it over with.

She heard movement from behind the door, as her mind immediately went to what she would say when she saw him. The sound of the lock being unbolted made her heart race and within seconds, she was looking at Rob's confused face on the other side of the door.

"Jude?"

"Hi," she said timidly. "I know I didn't call or anything…I hope you don't mind that I just stopped by…"

"Umm, well, I—"

"Can I come in?" she asked quickly, biting her lip in nervousness.

He scratched his head and took a quick glance back into his apartment before opening the door. "Sure."

She uneasily walked through the doorway, stepping foot into his apartment, which she hadn't seen in weeks.

"So, what's up?" he asked, looking at her.

Jude took a deep breath and swallowed her nerves before speaking. "Rob, we have to talk."

"Okay…" he said slowly, taking a seat on the couch.

"I know we said that we would take a break, but I think I'm ready to end that phase," she said carefully.

"End the break phase?" he asked curiously, trying to understand her words.

"Yeah," she said nervously. "I think I'm ready…but not just the break. I think, maybe…everything."

"Everything?"

She nodded uncertainly, "Yeah."

He listened to her closely, gazing down at the sound of her words.

She walked over and sat down beside him on the couch. "I know this probably isn't what you expected me to say…I really did want us to get back together and be happy…but I thought about it and realized that some things can't be forced, you know?"

He shook his head at the sound of her words and stood up. "I don't know, Jude. I'm really confused by this. Last week, you were crying about not wanting to give up on us and now you're ready throw in the towel?"

She swallowed hard and looked at her hands on her lap. "I just…had a change of heart."

"Change of heart?" he questioned, noticing as her foot began to tap lightly on the ground and she fiddled with her nails. Taking a moment to absorb her demeanor, his eyes suddenly opened wider in comprehension.

"Change of heart," he repeated, but more certainly. "You mean literally, right?"

She looked up at him with a flash of panic, not wanting to discuss the details of her decision or anything involving Tommy. "What do you mean?"

"Oh come on, Jude," he said, walking around his living room, his tone getting more heated. "How stupid do you think I am? You think I don't know why your whole attitude changed a few weeks ago? You think I didn't see who you really wanted to be with this whole time?"

"Rob, you were the one I wanted to be with," she said, standing up to meet his eyes.

"Really?" he questioned, standing across from her with his hands on his hips. "So tell me Jude, why exactly were you fighting with Tommy at your sister's wedding? Why wouldn't you talk to him?"

Jude's face immediately changed to alarm, not knowing how to answer his question. "I…I thought we went through this Rob. I don't want to discuss it."

"Did you sleep with him?" Rob asked directly.

Her jaw dropped at his question. "What?"

"Did you sleep with him?" he repeated slowly, harshly.

"I…I…" she stumbled, visibly flustered by his question.

"Is that why you two got in a fight? And why you pulled away from me?" he continued callously.

"Rob, I—"

"Just admit it Jude. I'm not stupid. I know what happened. You cheated on me with him, didn't you?" he asked, eyeing her crossly. "And now this sudden change of heart just means that you want to be with him, right?"

Jude shook her head and backed away from him, her mind working overtime to figure out how to respond. She felt the tears build up as his accusations mounted, all of them proving to be true.

"Just tell me the truth, Jude," he pleaded convincingly. "I think I deserve that much."

His appeal resonated with her, as she looked into his eyes and saw his sincerity. She felt guilty and responsible for giving up on their relationship and the least she could do was give him a small piece of the truth.

Her voice came out soft and strained. "He broke off his engagement and I…I sort of…want to be with him. I want to…see where things go."

He scoffed at her response and shook his head. "And the fight?"

She looked down shamefully. Not being able to say the words, she silently nodded her head.

He sighed loudly watching her. "God, Jude. How could you?"

"I didn't mean for it to happen," she said defensively. "It just did…one minute we were just hanging out and the next—"

"Spare me the details," he interrupted coldly. He let out a bitter chuckle and said, "And to think of how many times I forced myself to be supportive when you went to a movie or to dinner with him."

She stood in silence taking all of his insults, genuinely feeling horrible for her actions.

"I can't believe you—I trusted you. I loved you. And you had zero respect for me in return," he spat.

She glanced at him with a wounded eye. "That's not true. I loved you and I did respect you. I didn't want to hurt you, I never wanted to put you through this."

"But you did, didn't you? Just go," he ordered, pointing towards the door. "Get out."

The tears slowly rolled down her cheeks as she looked at him one last time. His face was cold as he stood before her. She had never seen him so upset, so angry, and she felt incredibly guilty knowing that she had caused him this pain.

Silently, she began to walk towards the door, giving him what he wanted. Her head hung low and she felt weak as her hand went for the door.

But as she began to turn the knob, she heard a voice behind her that she didn't recognize.

"Rob, what's going on?"

Jude froze at the sound of the female voice behind her. She quickly turned back to see a petite blonde standing in the hallway to his bedroom. She was wearing one of his old U2 t-shirts and nothing else.

Jude's jaw dropped as her eyes instantly went to Rob, who stood frozen in his place with his eyes wide in horror.

The girl in the hallway must've known something was askew as she crinkled her nose at him and asked, "Is everything okay?"

Jude's hand released the door knob as she turned to observe Rob's reaction fully.

He stuttered a bit in confusion as he attempted to speak. "Uhhh…Jen…go back inside. I'll, ummm…be right there."

But Jen didn't budge. She just stood in the hallway with a questioning expression, her eyes scanning Jude across the room.

Feeling the reality of the situation set in, Jude suddenly felt a weight being lifted from her shoulders. She slowly walked closer to Rob, who was standing between the two of them.

"Jen?" she asked him suspiciously.

"Umm, yeah…" Rob answered awkwardly. As Jude edged in closer, she noticed the sweat beads forming around his forehead and the flushed color that had taken over his normal pale skin.

Jude crossed her arms, the anger beginning to rise. "And who exactly is she?" she asked with a sharp edge.

"Robbie and I are dating," Jen answered quickly, still appearing to be confused. "And who are you?"

Jude's face suddenly emerged into a malicious grin. "You and Robbie are dating? How nice."

Rob ran a hand through his hair, the beads of sweat becoming more noticeable.

"How long, Robbie?" Jude asked him patronizingly.

Rob turned towards her and started, "Jude, I got frustrated. I could tell you didn't want to be with me and I couldn't just wait around—"

"How long?" Jude asked again, her voice getting louder in anger.

He cleared his throat uncomfortably and gazed at the floor. "Just a few weeks."

"Two months, actually," Jen said proudly.

Jude's eyes widened and her face became redder at her statement. "Two months? Two months?!" she cried, turning to Rob. "You…you…hypocrite!"

"Jude, it's not like that—"

"Save it, Rob. You just made me feel so bad about my actions, but you were dating someone behind my back for two months! That's way before we took this break and before I ever slept with Tommy...how dare you!" she hollered, watching him squirm in humiliation.

"Wait," Jen said, listening to Jude's rant, "so…did you two date or something?"

Jude turned to the blond girl. "Jen, right? Well, Jen, I hate to tell you this, but your Robbie here has been cheating on you. And if I were you, I'd get out now. He's a complete jackass and not worth your time."

At that, she turned and headed towards the door, as Rob took a few steps after her. "Just wait, Jude, let me explain—"

"Explain?" she replied incredulously. She looked him over and shook her head. "Screw you, Rob. I hope I never see you again."

And no sooner had the words left her mouth than she had opened the door to his apartment and slammed it shut behind her. She took a deep breath outside his door for a second, taking in everything that had just happened. She was in disbelief and infuriated by what she had just witnessed.

But as she walked down the hallway and out his front door, her anger started to fade and was replaced by a sense of satisfaction, realizing that maybe the decisions she had made weren't so bad after all.