So for backgrounds sake, season 8 did not happen (thank god) but Jackie and Hyde did split up, just like season 7, but instead of returning to point place, Jackie went to Chicago but Steven did not get married because we all deserve better than that

Jackie Burkhart sat in her car, hands gripped onto the steering wheel, breathing deeply. When she left Point Place six months ago, she did not expect to be back. Especially not like...this. The thought filled her with dread. After what happened, she had no clue what everyone would think of her. Steven was probably still furious with her. Her cheeks got hot and her eyes threatened to water. Furiously, she tried to wipe the tears away, but gave up and rested her head on the steering wheel and sobbed.

"Kitty?" Red Forman shouted to his wife from the living room window, "There's a girl crying in our driveway."

Mrs Forman ran into the room and joined her husband at the window. They watched the display for a moment until Kitty realised just who their guest was.

"Oh my god! That's Jackie!"

"Who?"

"You know! Eric's friend! The one who isn't Donna," she frowned, running to the door.

"Oh, yeah. The one I actually didn't hate."

Kitty ran to Jackie's car and knocked on the window. Jackie turned and gasped at the sight of Kitty Forman gasping at her tears. She opened the door and stepped out.

"Jackie? What's wrong? You're crying!"

"In our driveway," Red added from the doorway.

"Oh, hey, Mrs Forman. Sorry I just got upset for a second there."

"In the middle of our driveway," he repeated, until his wife turned and gave him an angry look. Red went back inside as Jackie and Kitty made their way into the house.

"It's been nearly seven months! How was Chicago?"

"Chicago was...okay," Jackie lied, "I just got a little homesick and decided to come back. Is Eric and everyone in?"

"They went to The Hub. But why are you home?" Kitty asked, relentless, "And why were you so upset?"

Jackie looked down at the ground. Kitty turned to her husband.

"Red, could you please get us two coffees?" She asked, sweetly. Luckily, Mr Forman realised some 'women talk' was probably about to take place and had been edging towards the kitchen door anyway.

"Make mine a decaf!" Jackie yelled after him.

"Are you nervous to see Steven? Is that it? Because let me tell you, after that whole marriage row you two had, he's been like a different boy!" Kitty exclaimed, "Sat in the basement, moody, shouting at Fez."

Jackie frowned in confusion.

"That just sounds like regular Steven to me."

Kitty paused and then shook her head.

"He's really missed you, Jackie. I think he'd love to see you."

Jackie sighed and pulled her coat round her tighter. She wished being nervous to see Steven was the only reason why she was here. The worst that could happen then was he rejected her. However, the scenario she was in now, everyone could reject her. Her family, her friends...everyone. Truth be told, Chicago had been horrible. Point Place had been like a shining light in her future, not the bleak past she'd expected it to become. She'd been so excited to return, just not like this.

"Jackie, I know when something's wrong. A problem shared is a problem halved," Kitty smiled. Jackie smiled back and prepared to tell her everything.

"Would you guys knock it off?" Hyde shouted at his friends as they walked back from The Hub, "I'm not calling her."

"But she was so pretty!" Fez exclaimed, "If you do not do it with her, I will!"

Hyde began walking faster, trying to get away from his friends. It would have worked if it was only Eric behind him, however Kelso caught up with him easily enough.

"Look, man, this is the first girl that's liked you since you broke up with Jackie. I know better than anyone how hard it is to get over her, but you just need to bang some chicks!"

"That's easy enough for you," the angry Hyde spat back, "You were banging chicks when you were still with Jackie!"

Hyde stomped off and Kelso was left standing in the street, soon to be joined by Fez and Eric. He pointed at their friend and huffed.

"What's his problem?" He shouted, "Not our fault Jackie doesn't love him anymore."

"Well, she was the first girl he ever loved," Eric sighed, "And Hyde isn't exactly the most loving guy. What are the chances he'll ever find someone else he doesn't hate?"

"Zero," Fez added.

The three men made their way back to Eric's house. They'd expected Hyde to mope around a bit after Jackie left, maybe even listen to some more country music, but this had gone on for weeks. He'd stormed off in the street just because they'd mentioned him calling a girl that flirted with him at The Hub. She definitely seemed Hyde's type too, due to the fact she stunk of weed and she wasn't wearing a bra.

"I just don't get it," Kelso continued.

"What else is new?" Eric mumbled.

"He's never been like this before. His own mom left and he barely cared."

"That's because Eric's mom replaced her and showered her in love," Fez explained.

"That's right!" Kelso exclaimed, turning to Eric, "Eric, you should totally lend him Donna."

Eric stared in annoyance at Kelso, before punching him in the arm and making his way into his home. His friends followed him and they stepped into the living room, only to be greeted by Jackie.

"Jackie?" Kelso exclaimed, barging over and giving her a huge hug.

"Michael! Be careful!" She shouted at him, only for Fez to join in. Eric stood by the doorway.

"What the hell, I feel left out. Jackie!" He exclaimed, rubbing over to join in also.

"Boys! Give her space!" Kitty demanded, placing a hand on her arm after they all let go, "Jackie is delicate!"

"Why?" Eric asked as Jackie gave Mrs Forman an angry look.

"Because! She's...a woman!" Kitty yelled at the last minute, "I'll give you time to catch up. Jackie, we'll talk more later." And she hurried into the kitchen.

"Jackie, what are you doing here?" Eric asked, "I thought you were in Chicago, hosting your own tv show."

"And I was!" Jackie shot back, "I just...felt like coming home for a bit. Clearly you all missed me."

"Uh-huh!" Kelso exclaimed, "I have seen so many ugly girls lately and Donna just can't burn them like you can. She's all like 'ugly girls have feelings too'."

Kelso and Fez sat on the couch next to Jackie, whilst Eric took the green armchair nearest to her.

"Have you been crying? You look like me when I've been crying," Fez asked.

"I just got a little emotional coming home!" She groaned, pulling out her hand mirror to check her makeup.

"Oh, so you do have emotions," Eric shot at her, earning an evil look, "Well, Hyde's gonna freak when he sees you. I don't know whether that's a good freak or a bad freak but it'll be fun to find out."

And at that remark, Jackie burst into tears.

"She's only been back five minutes!" Fez shouted, as Kelso put an awkward arm around his ex-girlfriend, "I told you your words hurt."

"Jeez, Jackie, I'm sorry!" Eric stammered, getting off the chair and kneeling beside the crying Jackie, "What's the matter?"

"Nothing…" Jackie sniffled, "I just need to talk to Steven. Alone."

Jackie silently made her way into the basement where Steven Hyde was sat on the couch, staring blankly at the TV. She lingered on the wooden steps, just watching him for a few seconds, before walking over and clearing her throat.

"Still watching 'Little House on the Prairie', huh?" She smiled. Hyde turned suddenly to see her stood there and quickly stood up himself.

"Jackie! W-What are you doing here?" He exclaimed, running over as if to embrace her before stopping himself. It left him stood awkwardly, arms outstretched. Jackie walked over and hugged him herself.

"I missed home. Not that I really have one anymore seeing as both my parents don't live here now," she said, sheepishly, "Found that out the hard way when I turned up at my house and there was someone else living in it."

They let go and stood awkwardly in the silence. Both struggled for something to say. Jackie wasn't sure what she'd expected. For Steven to just sweep her up after six months apart and...take her back. Steven was aloof as it was, nevermind after a six month break. During which, he'd probably slept with god knows how many girls. Jackie began to feel sick.

"Are you okay, man?" Hyde asked, uncertainly, "You've gone kinda...pale?"

"I'm gonna throw up," Jackie stated, before running upstairs, as fast as her clunky heels would carry her. Hyde paused for a moment and followed her. She ran up to the bathroom and held onto the toilet and heaved. Behind her, Hyde gingerly held back her hair.

"Look, Jackie, I don't know what you want from me but you've been gone six months. If you expected us to just get back together like that," Hyde frowned with a click of his fingers on his spare hand, "You're wrong. We need to have a talk."

Jackie shook her head as she carefully wiped her mouth on some toilet paper, and flushed the whole mess away.

"Steven, I didn't come back for that," she scowled, still feeling disgusting.

"Oh," he sighed, failing in hiding his disappointment, "Well, good, because I don't want that either."

"Steven."

"Like it's been a long time, we're probably different people now."

"Steven."

"Honestly," Hyde fake smiled as he walked out of the bathroom, "You're probably married back in Chicago or something to some businessman."

"Steven!"

He turned to Jackie who was stood in the bathroom, fists clenched and a face of anger. This was the Jackie he knew. Turns out they weren't quite different people after all.

"Steven, I came here to tell you that I am pregnant. And it's yours."

And with that she threw up again.