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Chapter 20

From the parking lot, his apartment was dark. Jude wondered if he was even home yet. When she got to the door, it was unlocked. She could smell dinner coming from the kitchen. There were candles lit in the living room.

"There's my girl." Tommy said walking out of the kitchen.

Jude couldn't help but smile. "Hey. It smells fabulous in here. Is it what I think it is?"

"Yep. Tristian texted me the recipe that he found in some old stuff back home."

"How is the mysterious older brother?"

"He's fine. I talked to him last week. And he is not mysterious. He just doesn't get a chance to come to Toronto."

"And how are you today?" She asked wrapping her arms around his neck.

"I'm okay; a lot better than I was last year. D even asked if I needed to take some time off."

"Do you?"

"Nope. I'm ready to get to work on your album."

"Then so am I, co-producer." She said with a smile before pecking him on the lips. "How long before dinner's ready?"

"Just a few minutes. Why don't we work on that list for tomorrow?"

"Oh I forgot. I packed a picnic for out little road trip."

They worked on their list and just sat around joking around with each other. They'd missed just being around each other. They knew that the one thing that kept them together besides their love for one another was their friendship.

After dinner they were laying on the couch just talking. Jude had her back to Tommy's chest. He had his arms wrapped around her, and she was playing with his fingers. "That had to be the best meal I have ever eaten."

"So, you think I am a good cook?" He asked with a hint of laughter.

"I've said it before and I will say it again, you can cook for me anytime, anywhere." She said with a happy sigh. She loved being back in his arms.

"I will." He said and let out a yawn.

"You're tired. I should get home, and let you get some sleep."

"Stay. You know I sleep better with you in my arms."

She turned so she could look at him. "Do you remember the first night I slept over here?"

"It was right after your mom left."

Jude felt like the world was falling around her. All she wanted was to feel Tommy's arms around her, and hear him say it was going to be okay. She hadn't talked to him in two days, so she went to his apartment.

"Hey." He said opening the door.

Jude instantly stepped up to him, wrapped her arms around his torso, and buried her face in his chest. She was trying to hold in a sob.

"Shh." Tommy said rubbing her back. He had no clue what was going on. He'd been trying to call her for the last two days. "Come on in the living room." He said in a soothing voice.

They sat on the couch, and she still just buried her face in his chest. "Just hold me." Was all she said.

Tommy didn't ask any questions, he just did what she wanted him to do. He knew she would tell him what was going on when she was ready. "It's okay. I'm here." He said and kissed the top of her head.

"My mom got married today, and she's running off to Europe." She finally said after a while.

"That's sudden." Tommy was truly shocked.

"Yeah. The other day when Sadie and I got home there was a for sale sign in our yard. Mom claimed she was only testing the market, but I knew she was lying. We got into a fight yesterday, and she claimed I didn't need her because I was always with you. I mean I'm seventeen; of course I need my mom. But she's always with Don, and Don cares nothing about her children."

Tommy just sat there and listened to her.

"Last night me, Jamie, and Sadie spent the night at the rehearsal space. This morning we were getting coffee and other stuff, and my credit card declined. Seems I'm ten thousand dollars in the whole."

"What? You barely use you credit card."

"Exactly. Seems a second card came…"

"How could your mom do that?" Tommy was furious. How could Victoria do that to her own daughter?

"No, worse. Sadie."

Now Tommy was completely confused. That didn't sound like the Sadie he knew now. That sounded like the Sadie he met over a year ago. "Why?"

"I don't know. She said she returned a bunch of stuff, and that she was going to get a job to pay for the rest. I wouldn't let her explain more than that. I mean she let me believe our mother stole from me. I ran to my room, where I found my cell phone. I had like ten messages and I don't even know how many missed calls. I'm sorry I forgot my phone for the last couple of days."

"Don't worry. It seems like you had your plate full. So, what are you going to do about your mom?"

"I guess there's nothing I can do. Dad is moving back in the house. There should be an agent come by tomorrow, and I think dad wants to buy the house. But tonight I just don't want to be there." She said looking up and making eye contact with him."

"You know you are always welcome here. You want some coffee?"

"Please."

Tommy went to make a pot of coffee. He thought about what she was going through. Then he thought about his own family issues. Maybe it was time to tell her. He wanted her to know she wasn't the only one with a messed up family.

Jude sat on the couch with her feet pulled underneath her. Her mind was going crazy with everything. How could her mom leave her? How could her sister steal for her? She thought she and Sadie had a better relationship than that. She felt like Tommy was the only person she could really trust.

He came back into the living room, and handed her a cup of coffee. "Dutois." He said.

"Huh?"

"My last name is Dutois. I'm originally from Caraquet, New Brunswick. Mom is an alcoholic who never cared much for me. No dad in the picture. Like I told you before, I got into a lot of trouble when I was a kid. It didn't help that my mom was drunk all the time."

"Were you an only child?"

"I have an older brother. Tristian is only a couple of years older, but when I left home he was still there. Still is. He can't do anything wrong in her eyes. He's the golden child. I went back once during my Boyz Attack days. Mom wanted nothing to do with me. Told me money and fame didn't change what a screw up I was."

"Oh Tommy. I don't know what to say."

"You don't have to say anything. I just thought it was time you knew."

"Where did Quincy come from?"

"Darius thought it was a good name. My point of telling you this is because I want you to know you're not alone."

"How could she just abandon her seventeen-year-old daughter like that?"

"I don't know. Just like I don't understand how my mom could hit her twelve year old son the way she did."

"I guess we both have mom issues. So, what have you been up to over the last two days?" She wanted to think about something different for a little while.

"Prank war with your band." He said with a chuckle.

"Okay that sounds interesting. That must have been what was wrong with Spied tonight at The Chain."

"Yeah D and I got them pretty good."

"What did you do?"

"They started it. This morning when I got to my office, all of D's stuff was there. He was furious at me. If I were going to pull a prank on him it would be more than stealing his stuff. So, we faked me killing D. We had them really going. Wally and Kyle ran out of the building."

"Tommy that's bad, but damn it's funny. I bet Spied was pissed."

"Well, if he thinks I don't have sense of humor, then he has another thing coming. But he does need to realize that there is a time to play and a time to work. And what does 'Lord Squinty Frown' mean anyway?"

Jude couldn't help but laugh at the name her band had given her boyfriend. "Well, it's a compliment since they call you lord." She tried defending.

"Jude."

"What? You squint and frown a lot, I guess."

"I do not. I think I've smiled more since I met you than I have my whole life." He said getting really serious.

"Aww. I love you." She said moving over to sit in his lap.

"And I love you." Tommy said before meeting her lips in a soft kiss.

Jude wrapped her arms tighter around his neck pulling him closer to her. She wanted to forget everything just for a little bit. She didn't want to think about the pressures of finishing her second album, her mom running off and abandoning her, or her sister maxing out her credit card. All she wanted to do was think about being right here with Tommy.

Tommy tilted his head to deepen the kiss as he untied her vest and unbuttoned her shirt. He ran his hand over her bare stomach and around to the small of her back. Never breaking the kiss, he shifted them to where he was lying over her.

Jude couldn't get enough of his lips. She felt like the only time she could breath properly was when she was kissing him. She ran her hands up the back of his shirt. His skin was addictive for her. It was always so warm. The feeling of his warm tongue on her neck made her moan and buck her hips toward him. She needed something to relieve her tension.

Tommy met her lips again, and ran his hand down her chest to her stomach. As usual her soft skin drove him crazy. He was always finding a new spot to adore. He could tell she was tense and he just wanted her to relax. "Jude, do you trust me?" He asked pulling back and looking into her eyes.

"Of course." She said hoarsely.

He kissed her lips lightly before unbuttoning her jeans. He kept eye contact with her as he pulled down the zipper. She raised her hips to help him remove them. Tommy ran his hands up her legs. "Just relax." He whispered in her ear.

Jude was trying to relax as much as possible, but her thoughts were still jumping around in her head. She could feel Tommy's hands and mouth all over. This was where she wanted to be, but her mind wouldn't shut down.

Tommy kissed down her chest, pulling her unbuttoned shirt open. He kissed each perfect mound right above the lace of her bra. One hand slid down between her legs. He could feel heat radiating. He pushed a side the fabric of her panties, and ran his thumb over her clit. He watched for her expression to change as he slid one finger into her core.

All of Jude's rambling thoughts drifted away. She couldn't think of anything except for Tommy and the feelings rushing through her. Her body relaxed as his lips met hers again in a slow sensual kiss. Their tongues danced as her hips kept up with his pace.

Tommy had to keep reminding himself this was about her. He ignored his growing erection as he could tell she was close to the edge. He pulled away from her lips to watch her.

Jude wasn't sure what to do with what she was feeling. "Tommy." She moaned closing her eyes.

"Open your eyes, and look at me." He whispered.

Jude's eyes popped open as he added pressure to her now sensitive nub.

"Just let go, Babe." He said staring into her eyes, and watched as they clouded over as she clinched around his fingers.

She laid there as her heart rate slowed to it's normal pace. She and Tommy just conversed through eye contact. All the tension she was feeling before was completely gone. Tommy was all that was on her mind. She cupped the side of his face. "I love you." She whispered before their lips met in a slow relaxed kiss.

The phone rang, and Tommy pulled away to go answer it. "I'll be right back."

Jude rolled over on her side and closed her eyes. She didn't want to go home. She wanted to stay here with Tommy. He was where she felt safe. In her heart she felt like Tommy would never leave her.

"Hello?" Tommy answered the kitchen phone.

"Tom, it's Stuart Harrison. Have you seen Jude tonight? She slipped out of the house earlier and isn't answering her phone."

"She's here, Mr. Harrison." He said politely.

"Is she okay? Do I need to come get her?"

Tommy walked back into the living room with the phone. He silently chuckled to himself noticing she'd already fallen asleep. "She's fine. She just fell asleep on the couch. I'll get her home in the morning. I think she needs a break."

"I guess you're right. Thanks Tom."

"Not a problem."

Tommy smiled as he hung the phone up. She was the most beautiful creature he'd ever seen. He picked her up bridal style and took her to his room. He tucked her in before going to shower and get ready for bed himself.

"It was amazing waking up in your arms that next morning." She said before kissing him lightly.

"Best way to wake up."

"You've always made me feel so special. Thinking about me before your self. How many cold showers have you had in the past two years?"

"Too many to count." He answered with a smirk. "And you are special."

"We better go get some sleep. Tomorrow's a big day."

"Lead the way, Babe."

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