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I WANT A DATE!

"Alright, sign here, here, and here," James "Jamie" Andrews instructed of the teenage Fiona "Fi" Philips, Jude's new music apprentice.

Jude smiled proudly as Fi signed on the dotted line. Jude had discovered the 18 year old in a small coffee shop in the middle of Colorado. Jude had been finishing up the last leg of her US tour , when she walked into the whole in the wall of a coffee joint and heard Fi play. She had called Jamie and Tommy immediately. The two men insisted that she bring the young musician to Toronto to sign with the new G-Major, now known as IA Records.

Darius had parted with G-Major two years ago. He had signed it completely over to the A&R empire. As the controlling owner, Samantha signed a portion over to Jamie upon his NYU graduation. He had began a department solely for indie artist wanting to get their foot in the door. She had also signed a portion to Tommy and Kwest, who would have total control over production and more. Much to Tommy's distaste, she had also made Liam a partner. Tommy had never been able to get over the fact that Sam had briefly dated Liam. No matter how long it had been.

Samantha had completely revamped G-Major to her liking. Jude had to admit, the woman knew what she was doing. Due to the growth, the company moved to a larger and more modernized space.

Spencer Walsh, Johnny Howard, and Wes Clarke, Sam's former band mates had also shared an interest in the new IA Records. Infinite Abyss had retired upon the completion of their 7th album. In spite of their continued success, the band felt it was time to move on to other endeavors.

Jude had absorbed a lot from her interaction with the former band mates. Johnny and Wes had a free lancing producing contract with IA Records. Spencer was one of their A&R exacts as well as a manger to many of the bands on the label.

It was at IA Records, that Jude had introduced her brother in law, Jacob, an accountant, to her sister. Sadie was one of Toronto's leading entertainment lawyers.

"Congratulations, Miss Philips. Welcome to the IA family," Jamie announced, holding his hand out to Fi. Fi grinned widely and shook Jamie's hand with enthusiasm.

"Good deal, girl," Jude heard Tommy compliment her. Jude was startled to find Tommy standing next to her.

"Thanks," Jude smiled. "What are you doing here, Daddy? Aren't you on paternity leave or something?"

Tommy shrugged. " And miss your first artist contract? Never. We decided that one of us needed to actually be here. Sam's been conducting business from the office with Binks in some sort of vibrating chair thing. I don't quite understand it, but its been keeping her quiet for a couple of days now."

"Oh, like that chair in Sex and the City," Jude replied.

"Hey, I don't know what sort of shows you've been watching--."

"No, you dork. Sadie used to be obsessed with the show. When Miranda first had her baby her neighbor gave her this chair and--."

"Yeah, yeah, I know what Sex and the City is. Sam and Portia watched it during their pregnancy. Apparently I kept them from being Carrie and Samantha. I'm not quite sure what they meant. I was just glad that they stopped saying seriously."

Jude laughed. "There are things you will never understand."

"You're telling me. I cannot imagine what the girls will be like. Anyway, I have a meeting with Fenway," Tommy cringed.

"Tommy, its been years. Get over it."

"Easy for you to say," Tommy muttered. Jude rolled her eyes. No matter how old Tommy got, underneath it all he was still the same Tommy.

"Anyway, buzz off. I have a singer to prep," Jude said.

Tommy pouted stubbornly. Jude rolled her eyes once again. "Good- bye, Tommy."

"Late Jude." Tommy squeezed her hand and walked out of the conference room.

It was only after the tingling in her hand subsided, that Jude was able to give Fiona and Jamie her full attention.

Not again..

Tommy massaged the palm of his hand as he walked down to the hall to the partner's private conference room. He had felt a jolt course through his body when he had touched Jude. Tommy had long laid to rest his feelings for Jude. He could not afford to feel the way he had felt when he had made a life with Sam. All married couples had their problems. He and Sam just happened to have them in the boardroom and the bedroom.

Tommy had seen red when Sam given Liam control of the A&R department. She had also given him enough interest to be a partner. Tommy did not care how good of a businessman Liam was or how much Samantha trusted him, he was too close to his territory.

"Well hello, Mr. Quincy. How are the wife and children?" Liam greeted.

Tommy narrowed his eyes. Nope, he did not like Liam one bit. He didn't give a damn how long it had been, Liam was still the enemy.

"They're great," Tommy replied through clenched teeth.

"Oh really?" Liam responded airily. " Samantha sounded quite exhausted when I spoke to her."

"We have a new baby that doesn't sleep at night."

"Yes, I am aware. Beautiful Bianca. She has the eyes and smile of her mother."

Tommy chose to ignore Liam. Liam often found enjoyment in testing Tommy. He couldn't help it. Tommy had such a short fuse.

"Let's get down to business, shall we," Liam suggested.

Tommy begrudgingly sat down across from Liam and talked business. Through out the meeting, he fantasized Liam's downfall.

"I want the release to read: Harrison's Protégé, Fi Philips signs with IA Records. Yes, they signed this morning. The ink is still drying. It is a 3 album deal with option of another 3 album renewal. We do things in threes around here. Perfect. Thank you, Wyatt. Buh-bye," Claudia Young explained and concluded. She hung up the phone to look at Jude.

"Hello gorgeous!" Claudia chirped. "What happened?"

"Remember how I told you about that tingly feeling…"

"Jude Harrison, you are not going down that road again, are you! He's married!"

"Yeah, I know, Claud. I know this is completely childish to say, but he isn't happy."

"All couples have problems."

"I know. I know. I am just being ridiculous. Maybe I really am over worked. Perhaps, I should take a vacation. Want to go to Aruba? Jamaica would be nice. I've always wanted to spend longer than a week in Australia. We can find ourselves some cute Australian men."

Claudia held up her engagement ring baring hand. "Seriously? I don't think my fiancé would approve."

"Whoa," Jude swept up Claudia's hand. "This is new. When did he give this?"

"He ringed me this morning. It was attached to my coffee. How could I not accept?"

"That jerk! He didn't even tell me that he was going to ask you to marry him. I have to say that he has impeccable taste. I am so proud," Jude leaned over Claudia's desk to pick up the phone.

"Jamie! You're making her an honest woman!" She squealed into her phone. "Did Granny Andrews find out that her precious ickle Jamie was living in sin?"

Claudia giggled as Jude scolded Jamie for asking Claudia to marry him without her permission. Who needed a mother when she had Jude?"

"Who's a pretty girl? Bianca is a pretty girl. Yes, she is. Yes, she is," Portia cooed over her god daughter. " Yes, my "name sake" is gorgeous. Good to know she doesn't take after her father."

Samantha smirked. "Portia, look at her. She's Tommy's mini me in female form. That kid definitely has his appetite. I think I'll be in maternity wear for the rest of my life."

Portia rolled her eyes and rocked the smiling Bianca side to side.

"Don't talk to me about baby weight. I still have 15 more pounds to loose."

"You can't even tell."

"Where's Ava?"

"Napping. We set up another monitor in her room."

"How are you really doing, Sam? You aren't yourself."

"Tommy's been acting funny.."

"You don't think?"

"Tommy wouldn't be cheating on you at this time in your lives. You just had a baby."

"That could be the reason why he may be cheating on me."

"Do you have any idea who he would be cheating with if he was cheating?"

Samantha gave Portia an intense look. Portia knew exactly who Samantha was thinking of.

"No. That would be.. No. She's Ava's godmother."

"It wouldn't be the first time."

Portia could not think of anything to say. Knowing Tommy, Samantha's speculation could be right…

" I need to date. I should date. I want to date," Jude rambled to Tommy later that afternoon. The two friends were meeting for their weekly lunch. " I haven't dated in like three years. Touring is not the exact way to meet guys. Maybe I should go to a bar. Do you know anything about I should find some single friends. I should call Kat. Kat would got to Australia with me."

Tommy looked at Jude like she was crazy. "Do you really need me for this conversation? You seem to be handling it fine on your own."

Jude rolled her eyes. "I am just stating the obvious. My core group of friends are all married or engaged or in a committed relationship. Jamie proposed to Claudia this morning. You're married. Kwest is married. Sadie is married. And Patsy doesn't believe in monogamy. Kat has been too busy to keep a relationship. Mason is Mason. I cannot ask the guys."

"Okay. What do you want me to do about it? You're not going to be like Gen and demand I set you up with someone, are you?"

"Do you know of anyone?"

"No," Tommy said too quickly for Jude's liking. " I don't recommend you dating in the industry."

"Says the man whose wife is the industry."

"That's different."

"How?" Jude retorted. She was becoming annoyed with Tommy's stubbornness.

"It's different now."

"Whatever. Like I should be even asking you. You're lucky to even be married."

"Hey!" Tommy shouted in defense.

Jude smiled at him innocently.

"I want a date!" Jude declared loudly. She slammed her soda can on the table and crossed her arms over her chest. "And you are going to find me one."