A/N – Did anyone else like how they ended That 70's Show? Yes, Jackie ended up with Fez, but they left everything open. They didn't end anything, so writers like us can let our imaginations run wild! I hope you guys like this story, review, review!
Chapter 1 July, 1983 – Hyde's POVHyde sat in the el Camino, griping his steering wheel until his knuckles turned white. He was going to do it. He had to do it. He promised he would. But it was so hard. He knew it was going to be the hardest thing he had ever done in his life. He was going back to Point Place. And he was going back for Jackie and Fez's wedding.
Hyde left Point Place soon after ringing in the new year, after watching the 70's slip away. He couldn't stand seeing Jackie with Fez, and he couldn't stand all the memories Point Place held. He knew he had forced Jackie into Fez's arms. He was the one that left the hotel room in Chicago without an explanation. He was the one who ran off to Vegas and married a stripper. He was the one who stayed married to the stripper. He was the one that had been so mean to her while married to the stripper. But he honestly did it to mask his pain. He never stopped loving Jackie Burkhart.
When Sam left, he felt that maybe it was time to let Jackie know everything. One thing about being married to Sam was he got a glimpse of what marriage was like, and he realized it wasn't so bad. And if he didn't mind being married to someone he had no feelings for, he could only imagine what being married to Jackie would be like, the girl he loved more than his life itself. But, as soon as Sam left, Jackie announced that she was over him, and decided she was in love with Fez.
Hyde ran away. He ran to Chicago, where he could at least be near some friends, Brooke and Kelso. His father had left the only Grooves left to him when he decided to sell the chain. He re-named the store The Circle, in remembrance of all the circles he used to have with his friends. He left the store in Point Place to Randy and Leo, and moved to Chicago. He soon opened another record store in Chicago. For the past 3 years, he spent his life in Chicago, spending time with Brooke, Kelso, and Betsy, and making very quick appearances to the store in Point Place. He never let anyone know he was going to show up, he just did it randomly.
He still kept in touch with Donna and Forman. They were living in Madison, both trying to get through school. They were engaged now, but were holding off thr wedding until after they were both done school. They visited Chicago every so often to see Hyde and Kelso. They never talked about Jackie and Fez, even though he knew they kept in touch with them, as did Kelso and Brooke. Jackie and Fez's names were never spoked around Hyde.
Six months ago, Hyde got a surprise visit at his Chicago store. He couldn't believe his eyes when he saw Fez enter his store.
Flashback – January, 1983Hyde heard the jingle of the door and looked up to see who was coming in. Usually Kelso came by at some point in the day, as well as Brooke and Betsy. He couldn't believe who was standing in front of him. It was Fez.
"Hey buddy," Fez said.
"Fez. How did you find me?"
"Kelso. I made him tell me where you were living. He told me Chicago, and that you had a record store here. I asked him to tell me where, cuz I figured this was the only place that I would be able to get to talk to you."
"Ok, so what's up?"
"I have asked Jackie to marry me, and she has accepted."
Hyde didn't say a word. He felt like the wind had been knocked out of him. He knew Jackie and Fez were together, but he never thought that they would end up being married.
"Now, I know this is a bit of a shock. And I am truly sorry. But I love her, and I treat her well. I guess that's what happens when you chase a goddess like her all your life. But anyway, I am here because I want you to be at the wedding. In the wedding. Kelso is my best man, and Eric is a groomsman as well. It would only be complete if you are one of my groomsmen as well."
Hyde couldn't speak. he just stared at Fez.
"I understand that you probably need some to think. Here is my number, call me when you have answer."
Zen. He needed to be Zen. This was one of his best friends for crying out loud! "Fez, wait. I'll be there. I'll be a part of it."
Fez smiled as he turned around. He gave Hyde a hug, and walked out of the store. Hyde then walked over to the door, locked it, put up the sign that he was at lunch, walked to the back room, and did something he hadn't done in years.
He cried.
Present time – August, 1983Hyde let go of the steering wheel and stared straight ahead.
"I got to do this, I have to go," he said to himself. He was giving himself a pep talk. He had been doing that since the day Fez told him he was going to marry Jackie. He told Fez he would be in the wedding because it was one of his oldest and dearest buddies. He knew it wasn't going to be easy. But, as a man, it was something that he had to do.
He started the engine to the el Camino, put the car in reverse, backed out of his driveway, and headed to Point Place, Wisconsion.