6.13: Red

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Jude entered his kitchen to see Connor packing for work. Jude smiled at him but Connor just gave him a blank stare.

"So I guess your still angry with me" Jude said.

"Obviously" Connor said. "You screwed everything up like you always do."

"That's a bit harsh" Jude snapped.

"We lost a baby because of you" Connor said.

"Maybe I can talk to her" Jude suggested.

"Leave her alone" Connor commanded before leaving.

Jude had to talk to her and convince her they were perfect to parent the baby. Jude had to do this.


In New York, Alex woke up on the couch and he sat up and Noah entered.

"Hey" Noah said.

"What time is it?" Alex asked yawning.

"About two in the afternoon" Noah said.

"Oh my god" Alex replied. "I slept all day?"

Noah laughed.

"Yeah you did" Noah said. "You want some lunch?"

Alex smiled.

"Sure" Alex replied.

Alex's phone rung and Alex picked it up to see Tyler calling him. Alex rolled his eyes and put his phone down.

"Aren't you going to get that?" Noah asked.

"I can't" Alex said.

"Is it the new guy your dating?" Noah asked.

"Can we please not talk about it?" Alex asked. "Let's just have some lunch."

Noah nodded.


Jude eats lunch with Daria and Taylor.

"Alex isn't even answering my phone calls" Taylor said. "It's so weird. He always answers. Tyler said they got into a fight and that he has no idea where Alex is."

"I hope Alex is okay" Jude said.

"Is Connor still mad at you?" Daria asked. "I mean it's not your fault. Your allowed to ask that woman questions."

"Yeah" Jude replied. "I guess your right. I just didn't want her to change her mind."

"You'll find someone else" Taylor promised. "You and Connor are meant to be parents. We all know that. So don't worry about it."

Jude's phone rung and he picked it up. His eyes widened.

"OH MY GOD!"

Daria and Taylor stared confused.

"What's wrong?"

"It's her. It's Stella."


Connor plays basketball with Peter and Ava.

"I just wish he would have kept his questions to himself" Connor said.

"Yeah" Peter agreed.

Ava rolled her eyes.

"Oh my god men are so dumb" Ava said. "Look Connor I think Jude was right to ask those questions. You never know what could happen. Besides you'll find another baby."

"My cousins wife takes up for my husband" Connor said. "You married the right girl."

Peter laughed and stole the ball from Connor.

"And the crowd goes wild!" Peter shouted happily.

Ava and Connor laughed.


In New York, Alex and Noah hung out in a photography studio.

"So this is the new picture for my new book" Noah smiled.

Alex stared at it amazed.

"Oh my gosh. Noah this is amazing" Alex said. "Like their really good."

Noah smiled.

"You know their taking applications" Noah told Alex. "For this studio. I remember how you use to carry that camera around each summer."

"I already have a job" Alex said.

"Alex we both know you don't do family business stuff" Noah said. "You need to do something your passionate about."

Alex nodded.

"Can I tell you this crazy theory I have about James Larrison trying to kick my mom out of the business?" Alex asked Noah.

Noah stared at Alex.

"Yeah" Noah replied.

"I found out something.." Alex began. "And Tyler thinks I'm crazy. But.."


The next day, Alex drunk coffee with Noah.

"You need to go back home" Noah told Alex. "Tyler is probably worried sick."

"He won't listen to me" Alex said. "He thinks I'm trying to break up his family or something."

"You have to tell your mom what's going on" Noah said. "She has a right to know Alex."

"I know" Alex agreed. "I'm just not ready to lose Tyler.."

"You won't" Tyler replied. "You have to go home and make it right. Okay?"

Alex nodded. Alex stands up.

"Your right I need to go home" Alex said.


Jude entered a cafe to see Stella sitting alone. Jude joined her.

"Sorry I'm late" Jude said.

"It's fine" Stella said. "Thanks for meeting me. I really think we need to talk."

Jude nodded.

"Jude" Stella said. "The reason I backed out before was because your questions.. they made me second guess everything. And I think I needed that."

Jude nodded sadly.

"I understand if you want to keep it" Jude said. "it's your baby."

"No its not" Stella said. "I want it to be your baby. Yours and Connors. I want you two to adopt the baby I'm sure about it now. So if you still want this baby you can have it?"

Jude cried happily. Jude was so happy that Stella still wanted him and Connor to adopt the baby. He couldn't help the tears that was escaping. He couldn't hold it in. Stella was giving him the best gift. A child for him and Connor to love and raise. He couldn't help but smile.

"Yes I still want the baby" Jude said.

Stella got up and hugged Jude. She then pulled away. Jude stared at her.

"How do you feel about getting your baby a little early?" She asked. Jude stared a bit confused. "My water just broke.."


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