Just two weeks ago was both one of the saddest and one of the happiest days of Hyde's life.
Two weeks ago Jackie received a job offer from a major news station in New York offering her a job as a host of the nightly news.
Jackie instantly jumped at the offer, of course because it was a good job but also because it was a chance to finally get out of the city that had wronged her so many times.
It held many great memories don't get her wrong but at the same time it held some of the sourest most depressing memories and she had for so long wanted to escape and now she had her exit out.
Now on one hand this meant that the only girl that Hyde had ever truly loved would be leaving and possibly never returning. However on the other hand it meant she finally got what she deserved and got another chance to get things right after she left that hotel room in Chicago.
This was Hyde's biggest dream, Jackie finally getting what she deserved after making assumptions and not giving her a straight forward answer on whether or not he could see himself marrying her in the future.
So here he was sitting at possibly the worst party ever in the Foreman's living room. Jackie's going away party.
It was just a few months after the joke that was Jackie and Fez's short lived romance. It was safe to say that things didn't work out there.
Hyde watched as Jackie half heartedly said goodbye to neighbors, and the other strangers that lived in the small town of Point Place.
As she finished saying goodbye to some old man that smelled like feet who she didn't even know he caught her gaze. She smiled her million dollar smile and offered a small wave as she gestured to the back door indicating that she wanted to talk.
Something about being alone with Jackie felt so comfortable, of course it instantly became a thousand times worse when he remembered that he couldn't kiss her or touch her like he used to and so longed to. (Not that he'd ever admit that)
Jackie fidgeted nervously with her hands. "Steven I'm not really sure how to have this talk with you, I mean I already said my goodbyes to Michael, Donna, Fez and even Eric but you I just don't know how to say it. I guess what I'm trying to say is, thank you." Jackie rambled ending with a soft smile.
If Jackie had been able to his eyes through his sunglasses she would have seen his eyes as wide as a wide as basketballs. "Thank you? Why are you telling me thank you?" Hyde asked not even attempting to hide his shock.
Jackie giggled before continuing. "There are a lot of things I need to thank you for. But just now I meant for keeping me from Chicago. I mean at first I was really pissed and very close to castrating you for marrying that stripper slut in Vegas, but the other day as I was packing I thought about it. If I ended up in Chicago like I almost had I wouldn't be going to New York right now for my dream job so thank you." Jackie said the smile still present on her face.
Hyde's mouth gaped open, she didn't hate him anymore! "Anytime, I'd marry a stripper any day for you." Hyde joked causing Jackie to lightly smack his chest.
"Glad to have that honor." Jackie said nodding sarcastically.
"Anything else?" Hyde asked wanting this party to be over already. It was one thing to know and think about Jackie leaving, but to have a freaking party for it? That was just torture!
Jackie thought for a moment before and excited look came to her eyes. "Oh I almost forgot to thank you for the most important thing. Thank you for teaching me how to be Zen."
They both chuckled together about the lesson he had given her a few years ago to piss off Eric's sister.
"Again no problem."
Jackie clapped her hands together. "Well I guess that's it then. I'll keep in touch Steven." Jackie said nodding her head towards him as she walked towards the door.
A part of him really hope she meant that.
As she walked into the living room, she in very Jackie fashion directed the guests attention towards herself. "Ok everyone, I have returned and would like to say a few words of deep meaning to those of you that I actually know. For those who I don't know, you can just watch and admire my beauty." She announced in her usual conceded perky tone.
Hyde couldn't help but chuckle at her, she hadn't acted this way for months, he never thought that he would think this but he actually sort of missed it.
"These last few years have been amazing and I just want to thank you for accepting me into your home, especially when I didn't have one of my own. I know I haven't always been the easiest to get along with but you still let me hang around so thank you." Jackie thanked causing Mrs. Foreman to abruptly start crying. (most likely due to too much alcohol consumption.)
As soon as Jackie finished a sobbing Kelso clung to her legs. "Jackie don't leave me!" He sobbed out squeezing her legs tightly.
"Michael it's okay, I'll visit eventually, and you'll always have my picture."
Michael seemingly soothed by this nodded and let go walking over to Fez.
"Wow Kelso, I had no idea you were so torn up about Jackie leaving." Fez said shocked to Kelso.
Kelso shook his head and chuckled. "I'm not it was just a great excuse to feel her up, I totally got a good grab of her ass!" Kelso said proudly high fiving Fez.
The party was pretty slow from there besides Mrs. Foreman's very drunken entertaining speech from on top of the coffee table.
The next day Jackie found herself for the first time in a very long time she was leaving Point Place. Twenty-four hours from now she would be in New York City and she couldn't wait.
A/N: Not the best first chapter but I'm pretty happy with it. Review and let me know what you think please!