Jackie and Hyde had been dating for a few months now. She was usually over the Foreman's and Kitty was learning to love the tiny little girl. Her family life wasn't that great so the Foreman's often invited her over for dinner so she could be away from her parents. Her mother was barley home, but her father worked a lot. He had a bad temper and Jackie didn't like to be around him much. One night at the Foreman's Jackie was helping Kitty cook dinner.

"So Jackie, when is your mother coming home?"

"Oh…well I'm not sure. She called about a week ago; she said she was in Acapulco."

"But she didn't tell you when or if she was coming back?"

"No…but I'm sure she will eventually."

Kitty looked after the small girl who was trying to fake a smile. Her heart broke for her. Hyde walked up from the basement, spotting Jackie and going over to give her a sweet kiss on the cheek.

"Hey Jacks."

"Hey."

"Over for dinner again?"

"Yep. Is that ok with you?"

"Of course it is."

He smiled at her and patted her butt gently and she just laughed.

"Steven…be nice." Kitty said.

"Oh I'm always nice Mrs. Foreman."

She just shook her head at him and watched him walk over to the dinner table to sit with Red and Eric. Jackie had on a long sleeve sweater and she pulled her sleeves up without thinking because she was hot in the kitchen. Kitty had a pot in her hand and she spun around and saw Jackie's arm and jumped and dropped the pot.

"Mrs. Foreman? Are you ok?"

"Jackie…"

"Kitty, what is it?" Red asked.

"Jackie what happened to your arm!?"

Jackie's eyes widened and Red, Eric, and Hyde came over to see what Kitty was talking about. Jackie looked down at her arm and saw the black and blue hand mark around her wrist and forearm. She stared at it for a moment rubbing it trying to think of something to say.

"Jacks?" Hyde asked nervously.

"Oh! That! I just…god you know how gym class is. Us girls are just so competitive! We uh…we were playing volleyball and one of the girls and I got into a little scuffle. It's nothing really."

"Jackie…what did your gym teacher say?" Asked Red not buying the story.

"Oh…well we have to serve a uh…a detention next week. No big deal."

"How come you didn't tell me about it Jackie?" Hyde asked.

"I just didn't think it was that important. I'm sorry."

"Well…would you let me take a look at it?" Kitty asked.

"Oh no really it's not as bad as it looks Mrs. Foreman. Honestly, I'm fine."

"Jackie who was the girl?" Eric asked.

"The girl?"

"Yeah…the girl who did that to you…" Eric replied.

"Oh! Uh…Pam. Pam Macey. You know how we hate each other." She laughed nervously. "Look it's really not that big of a deal. Can we just finish cooking dinner now Mrs. Foreman?"

Kitty looked at Red who seemed just as unsure and upset about the bruise as she did. He just nodded his head not wanting to press the matter anymore. Kitty looked back at Jackie and tried to suppress a smile.

"Well…sure. Let's just finish dinner so we can all eat."

The boys went back to the table in silence thinking about what had just happened. Kitty and Jackie cleaned up what was in the dropped put and continued to cook dinner. Once they were done cooking, the all sat down at the table to eat. It was quiet during the dinner none of them really knowing what to say. Afterwards, Eric, Hyde and Jackie walked down into the basement. Hyde sat in his chair, and Jackie and Eric took a seat on the couch.

"So uh…did you kick Pam's ass?" Eric asked.

"No…"

"Why not?"

"Because I'm more mature than that Eric."

"Look I just was wondering why we hadn't of heard about it before. I mean the High School is small…if a girl fight happened I just figured we'd hear about it."

"Well you didn't."

"Jackie-"

"Look it's not a big deal! Why can't we just get over this?"

"Because Jacks, you have a huge bruise on your arm! One that I don't believe little Pam Macey could cause!" Hyde yelled.

"Oh so now your calling me a liar!?"

"No Jackie I just want to know who the hell did this to my girlfriend. Forgive me for caring!" He said standing up.

"Don't yell at me Steven! You have no right to yell!"

"Well then what the hell happened Jackie!?"

"I already told you! Pam and I got into a fight in gym!"

"Ok so if I call Pam right now, she'll tell me that the two of you got into a chick fight in gym over a stupid volley ball game! Would she tell me that!?"

"Go to hell Steven!"

"Tell me the truth Jackie!"

"I told you! Why don't you believe me!?"

"Because that is the lamest story I have ever heard in my life!"

"Hyde man…lay off."

"No Eric, I won't lay off. I want to know what the fuck happened to Jackie! Why are you lying to me, to everyone about this?"

"Because it's not your business, and it's not a big deal."

"Jackie…it is kind of a big deal." Eric said. "I mean the bruises on your arm are pretty rough. Were just worried about you."

"Jackie I'm going to ask you a question, and I want you to be honest with me."

"What is it Steven?"

"Did your father do this to you?"

"What?"

"Did your father do this to you?"

"How could you think that?"

"Jackie your father has a bad temper. You've told me that in the past. Your mom's not around and you've been spending all your time here. I'm just putting two and two together here Jacks."

"Yes Steven my father does have a temper. My mom is gone and she probably isn't coming back. And as far as me spending time here, sorry for wanting to see my boyfriend! I didn't know you didn't like spending time with me!"

"Jackie you know that isn't what I meant."

"I'm going home."

"Jackie come on don't be like this…"

"Whatever Steven. I'm going home."

"Jacks I'm sorry."

"It's fine. I'll see you guys tomorrow in school."

Jackie grabbed her stuff and walked out of the basement to her house. Red and Kitty walked down into the basement.

"How much of that did you hear?" Hyde asked.

"Enough." Red said.

"I just don't believe that Pam Macey did this to her." Hyde asked.

"I don't think any of us do." Eric replied.

"Steven do you really think her father would do this to her?" Kitty asked.

"I wouldn't put it past him." Hyde replied.

"Well…all we can do now is keep an eye on her. If you notice anything else, any bruises or cuts, let me know and we'll figure out what to do. But…we can't push Jackie about this. She is obviously hiding something that she doesn't want to be revealed. We have to let her come to us."

"What if something really bad happens?" Eric asked.

"All we can do is pray that nothing to horrible happens before she comes to us." Kitty said.

Kitty and Red went upstairs leaving the boys alone.

"You gonna be ok Hyde?"

"Yeah…I'm just worried about her man."

"Yeah man. So am I. But I'm sure she'll come to us eventually."

"I sure hope so."

Eric smiled at Hyde and then walked upstairs to go to bed. Hyde sat down on the couch closing her eyes trying to get rid of the horrible feeling that was growing in his chest. He sure hoped that Jackie was going to be ok.

What do you think? Should I continue or not? Read and Review Please! I'm still going to continue Friends or Lovers? too don't worry! I won't leave you hanging! But I need an honest opinion on wheather or not I should continue writting this! thanks:)