A/N-This is the last chapter. Fear not! I've decided their will be a sequel and I'm going to start writing it soon. Their's a lot of Jommy fluff in this chapter. It's short, but I hope to start writing the sequel soon, so hopefully that will make up for it. As aawlays, enjoy!

Disclaimer: Still don't own Instant Star. But I can't wait for February 13th! I don't own the song "Long Time Coming" by Oliver james either.

Epilogue-Long Time Coming

One Year Later

"Could I have everyone's attention for a minute? Thanks. As you know, tonight we're celebrating the release of Jude's third album, and her complete recovery from the accident she was in a year ago. I'm hoping, however, to have another reason to celebrate. I'm going to sing a song tonight. It's called Long Time Coming. This is for a special girl. You know who you are." Tommy adjusted his guitar and started to play.

Everybody wants to be loved
Every once in a while
We all need someone to hold onto
Just like a helpless child, yeah
Can you whisper in my ear
Let me know it's alright

It's been a long time coming
Down this road
And now I know
What I've been waitin' for
And like a lonely highway
I'm tryin' to get home
Ooo, love's been a long time comin'

You can love for a lifetime
You can love for a day
You can think you've got everything
But everything is nothing
When you throw it away, yeah
Then look in my eyes
And I have it all once again

It's been a long time comin'
Down this road
And now I know
What I've been waitin' for
It's like a lonely highway
I'm tryin' to get home
Ooo, love's been a long time comin'

Didn't know I was lost
Til you found me, uh huh
Didn't know I was blind
But now I see

Can you whisper in my ear?
Let me know it's alright

It's been a long time comin'
Down this road
And now I know
What I've been searchin' for
Oooh, been a long long highway
And now I see
Ooo, love's been a long time
Oooh been a long time
Love's been a long time comin'

Jude started to move toward the stage where Tommy was finishing his song. When the clapping subsided, he spoke again.

"I wrote that song for a very special girl. You see, I've loved her since she was fifteen, but it took me awhile to realize that. Or maybe I was denying it because I was afraid. I've never felt like this before. I don't know if she feels the same way, and I don't know if I'm making a fool of myself. But do know that I love her, and I have to try. So here goes nothing. Jude Harrison, will you be my girlfriend?"

Jude stopped halfway to the stage, sure she must have heard wrong. But when she looked up at him, she knew she had heard right. Unable to speak, she nodded and walked the rest of the way to the stage on shaky legs. She climbed the steps and ran across the stage, wrapping her arms around him. "Yes, yes, YES!" she cried, while everyone starting clapping and cheering. There were shouts of "It's about damn time!" from Sadie, Kwest, and Darius.

She laughed as she leaned up and kissed him. He kissed her back, and it seemed as though time had stopped. They walked to the edge of the stage, his arm around her shoulders, hers around his wasted. Jude laughed through her tears as everyone continued to clap. Jude saw Sadie jumping up and down in the back of the room through the haze of her tears. Next to Sadie, Kwest raised his glass to them, like he was toasting them. Dani was smiling from ear to year. She'd only been living with Tommy for a year, but she could tell he and Jude loved each other. The music started to play again as the people quieted down.

"May I have this dance?" Jude turned to see Tommy, one hand held out, the other pointing to the dance floor. "Of course, boyfriend." He pulled her close and whispered in her ear as they swayed to the music. "I could get used to that." Jude smiled and closed her eyes, trying to save every moment in her memory so she wouldn't ever forget it. The song ended and he kissed her softly as they pulled away. Hand-in-hand, they walked off the dance floor and toward Sadie and Kwest. "Finally!" Sadie squealed. Kwest, better able to contain his emotions, simply smiled and said, "Took you long enough." Jude nodded her agreement.

"When are you going to ask my sister out? You've liked her for a year." She retorted. "I already did, while you two were dancing." This time Jude squealed. "Everyone got what they wanted tonight." Tommy smiled, but it quickly faded. "What about your dad?" Jude took his hand and smiled. "He'll have to deal with it, whether he likes it or not. I've waited to long to be able to do this." With that, she kissed him again, not caring about anything but Tommy's lips on hers. "Thank you. For everything." He smiled and placed a kiss on her forehead. "For you, anytime."

As they left G Major that night holding hands, music drifted softly on the night air.

Love's been a long time comin'