A/N: Okay the moment you've been waiting for...Jude enters the show!! Thank you guys for all the comments...and I'm happy to say that I've officially posted Fatal Temptation chapter one..so check it out!

Chapter Twenty-Three

The week that passed after the night at the club was a painful one for both Tommy and Jude. Jude kept her promises to herself and never made any contact with Tommy, and Tommy kept his own promises to respect her choices. There were no late night meetings, no stolen glances, no conversations over coffee, and no writing songs. There was simply no Tommy and Jude.

This surprised Jeff quite a deal. He thought that Quincy would be stupid enough to keep the little affair going. He also thought he would've been able to get more footage on them. Oh well, it's doesn't matter. I already have all that I need for tomorrow night. Jeff thought while finalizing the plans of the top ten show with the other producers. Jeff had decided not to have ten more girls join the show, when it would be more dramatic to have one Jude. They loved his new angle with Tommy and thought it would be a great a scandal. However when Jeff told them some laughed in his face, never believing that a famous rock goddess who had made a good name for herself would ever fall for the pop star playboy. Nevertheless, after seeing the footage they embraced his idea with open arms.

While the meeting was taking place, Tommy was once again passing the time with the other Harrison. Although somewhat entertaining, his mind could not help but wander back to Jude…again. Sometimes he daydreamt that she would just run and jump in his arms, saying that she doesn't care what anyone thinks and loves him regardless. If only that could really happen…Tommy realized that Sadie was talking to him and forced himself to listen so that he could respond with something other than a blank stare. She had been noticing him spacing off lately and was getting tired of having to beg for attention.

"I can't wait for this show to be over with," she spoke to him. Tommy was finally tuned in, and for once in the whole bachelor experience actually agreed with something Sadie said.

"I know, I just want to get out of the limelight and focus on the music for a little bit."

"Well, I was talking about us being together, but the music's nice too I guess," she said snuggling up against his chest. Tommy hardly took notice to anything she did anymore and decided to just go with the flow. She was just another meaningless girl to add to the list.

Tommy grew quiet once again, realizing how much Jude was better off without him. She needed someone who actually knew how to be in a relationship and didn't walk away when things got rough. But even after all of the realizations he couldn't help but feel completely lost and hopeless. Even with a beautiful girl lying with him he felt like he was all alone in the world.

Jude looked out her bedroom window, watching Tommy with her sister. She couldn't help but feel a stab of jealousy coursing through her body as Sadie kissed him on the lips and settled herself against his chest. She knew that saying goodbye was the right thing to do. She needed to distance herself from him so that she wouldn't have to cause him anymore pain when she entered the show. She knew he was going to feel hurt and betrayed, but that's all the more to add. Maybe she'll get lucky and he will send her home. But that's wishful thinking…Jude thought while pulling the curtains shut, not wanting to see the love of her life with her sister.

No one could pull Jude out of the rut she had so carelessly dug herself into. Haley had tried countless times to take her on shopping trips, to clubs, anything to take her mind off of Tommy. But in most cases, only worsened the situation when Jude thought she saw him at almost every place they went.

Jude thought that after singing that song, getting her feelings out there, that she would feel better, that the pain would magically fade. It seemed to have worked for that night, however when the pain never subsided, she began to feel herself doing nothing but counting days until she would have to make herself known to the world and become a bachelorette.

The next day…

"Welcome viewers to a very special show. Tonight there will be a surprise in store for everyone in this room, as Tom Quincy continues his quest for the perfect girl," the host spoke to the camera.

The top ten girls were standing behind him, each in an off-the-shoulder red dress that reached the floor. Tommy was standing in front of them, contemplating his decision on who he would eliminate. Do I really want to do this? I mean if I tell Sadie to go home, I'll never see Jude again. Well at least not on this show, and I think that's best for everyone right now. When this is all over with I can see her and we can have a real relationship. However he was torn from his thoughts when the host said something that made him do a double take.

"Tonight, there will be no elimination," he spoke which caused relieved but curious glances throughout the girls. "Instead of someone going home, there will be someone joining these lovely ladies on their quest to find true love. But before she comes on, she deserves a proper introduction," he said turning to a bewildered Tommy.

"This girl is someone that will affect this show's direction tremendously. For you girls it will add more competition and another enemy, for Tom it will add more confusion and choices. Let's see who this mystery girl is," Jake finished dramatically guiding the camera crew's gaze toward the stairwell.

That being her cue, Jude slowly walked down the steps trembling. She was wearing a gorgeous black strapless dress that hugged her curves and flowed out when it reached the ground. Her blonde locks were arranged in loose curls that fell over her shoulders perfectly.

There was a gasp from everyone in the room. Whispers erupted as Jude descended down the stairs toward the middle of the room. However no words could describe the look that fell upon Tommy and Sadie's face. Tommy felt a mix of emotions stirring up inside of him as his eyes were glued to Jude. He was in awe at her beauty, shocked that Jude was even standing there in front of him. Once the shock wore down, confusion settled in, wondering what the hell was going on.

Sadie stood glaring at her sister maliciously, feeling betrayed that Jude would ever think to compete against her. Jude made her way next to Jake, the host, as the top ten finally settled down. Jake turned toward her smiling.

"I would like to welcome, our very own Jude Harrison to the show," he started with a grin, "Jude was selected by our producers to enter the competition, with a twist," he continued, "not only is she the sister of Sadie Harrison, but was also involved secretly with our very own Tom Quincy."

Jude was on fire listening to Jake introduce her. She was slowly losing every shred of dignity that she had left and tried hard to compose herself for a little longer. Why can't they introduce me and be done with it? She asked herself avoiding the stares that were not so appreciatively coming her way.

Tommy couldn't tear his eyes off of her but at the same time was quickly becoming angry. Not just at Jude for not telling him this, but that they had to make public and stain the moments that he had kept so close to him.

"That's right. While this very show was going on, these two had a heated affair…and a heated break up," he added walking away from Jude. "Let's role the tape and show our top ten just what I'm talking about." The producers put on the video of Tommy and Jude, starting with the scene in the studio.

"What do you want me to do? Admit that I like you? Then yes, I like you. Ok?!" she yelled frustrated. She put a hand to her head and sat down on the black leather couch.

Tommy sat down next to her and took one of her hands.

"Then why are you pushing me away?" he asked in a calm tone. Jude turned to look him straight in the eye.

"I don't know," she said looking away from him. "All I know is that you've been screwing up my plans ever since I got here," she added in a soft tone never taking her eyes off of him. They just stared at each other for what seemed to be an eternity.

"Ever want to say screw the plan and go with impulse?"

"All the time," she replied barely audible. He then leaned in closing the space between them. What started out as a slow kiss soon turned into a heated passionate one. Neither wanted to pull away, however Tommy did.

Tommy and Jude could barely even look at the screen. They had already seen all of these clips and it was more than they could stand to see them again. As the dock scene played back, the memories that were once meaningful and happy became a blur of guilt and shame. Jude could feel the icy stares penetrating into her back while being able to do absolutely nothing. Tommy was flaring with anger, knowing that the producers would turn this into another dirty scandal, and this time it would affect another person's career as well as his own. At last when the scene was over, Jude felt somewhat relieved. That is until another moment came onto the screen, a moment that she never wanted to see again.

"Well he's sure done a hell of a good job at it!" she yelled getting up out of her chair and pacing the room. "You know what? I think he's right, I think we should break up, Tommy."

"What?! Why are you doing this again, why are you pushing me away? Stop it!" he yelled walked over to her and grabbing her by the shoulders. Jude pushed him away from her and turned around so she wasn't facing him.

"I'm not pushing you away, I'm throwing you away so hard you won't know what hit you!" she hissed between clenched teeth.

"That's not going to work, Jude. Not this time," he replied.

"Oh, and why's that?" she asked still turned away from him.

"Because I Love You Jude!" he screamed spinning her around and grabbing her head, capturing her lips before she could refuse. Jude didn't push him, or throw him, but drew him in farther. She slid her hands around his neck as he deepened the kiss never wanting to let her go. Instead of breaking the moment she continued knowing she might never get this chance again. The realization of this left her crying slightly as they continued. She hugged him to her wanting to feel him as close to her as possible. Finally after what seemed like an eternity they pulled apart panting heavily. Jude rested her forehead to his while staying in his embrace. Jude looked up into Tommy's eyes searching for answers. Tommy, as if knowing what she was thinking, just nodded. As much as it broke her heart she spoke to him.

"Tommy we can't do this anymore. You don't want to hurt me but…" she said staring off into space, "you don't know how badly I wanted you to say those words to me, but it just can't happen. I'm sorry," she stated softly with a tear falling down her face. She brought a hand to his face staring into his eyes. She saw the hurt she had caused and felt even worse. Jude gave him a kiss on the lips before turning towards the door. Before leaving she turned back to face him. "Bye Tommy," she said quietly walking out of the door, and his life.

When the tape cut off, everyone in the room was speechless. Jude was trying to hide her face, partially because she was embarrassed and partially because a few tears had started to escape from her eyes. Jake turned back to the completely dumbstruck girls and ended the show. When she knew she was off camera she ran quickly out of the room, hoping that she would be able to escape the stares and questions from the other contestants. She was successful in eluding Sadie, but instead came face to face with a clueless and angry Tommy.