A/N: Hi guys! Thanks a million for all your wonderful reviews! I'm glad that you guys seem to like the concept of this story! I think, or I hope, it should be a fun and fascinating ride, and hopefully different from anything else we've seen. I just always believed that Eric Forman could have saved everything, had he been around in season 8. He's like Mighty Mouse! Lol! Anyway, here is chapter 2 of Dollface. Enjoy!

Chapter 2: A Man With a Mission

If one would say that Eric Forman had just received the greatest shock of his life, they would not be far off base. He was literally stunned, mouth hanging open, eyes bugged out, at the sight before him. Presumably a mannequin had not only come to life and spoken to him, but had taken the form of Jackie Burkhart. It was official, he had lost his mind.

"Oh my god! Oh my god! Oh my god!" He squeaked as he backed up as far as he could get.

Jackie rolled her eyes "What's with you? You're even twitchier than usual."

"Jackie…is…is that you?" He stuttered.

She huffed "Duh. Like anyone could be as pretty of a doll as me."

Eric laughed nervously "I must have gone crazy. Maybe I got stung by a mosquito in Africa and picked up some disease."

She scrunched up her nose "What disease makes you see mannequins come to life?"

"I don't know! But whatever it is I got it! I mean, this can't be real."

She jumped of the counter she was seated on "I'm afraid it is real, Eric."

"How is that possible?" He asked nervously, clinging to the negligee like it was his life-force. "Oh my god, you are the Devil! I told everybody, but they never listened! Get back Lucifer!" He held is fingers out in a cross.

"I am not the Devil" She paused momentarily "This is all happening…because I died." She answered somberly.

He looked confused "What?"

She sighed "I was leaving Point Place when I fell asleep at the wheel. I drove off a bridge."

Eric felt is heart rate speed up "Oh my god, Jackie."

She felt the tears stinging her eyes as she nodded sadly "Then I woke up in this pink and purple room."

"Pink and purple? Shouldn't it have been like an all white room."

She looked disgusted "Ugh how boring! Anyway, there was this beautiful unicorn and it sent me back here in the form of a doll."

This time Eric looked disgusted "A unicorn? Alright Jackie, the jig is up. This little prank you guys are playing is over."

"Who do you think I'm playing a prank with?"

"Well, anything this elaborate, it can only be one person…Hyde."

Jackie took a seat and sighed "I'm in this situation because of Steven alright, but it isn't a prank. You see, the powers above are giving me a second chance at life, if Steven cooperates."

"Well, that shouldn't be a problem. I mean even as annoying as you are, Hyde wouldn't want you dead. So I'll just go get him and he can cooperate or whatever, and this whole bad trip can end." He made to walk away but Jackie stopped him.

"No, he can't see me come to life. No one can…except you."

He furrowed his brow in puzzlement "Why me?"

"Because you're the chosen one. Not only by the powers that be, but from me. I wrote you that letter for a reason. Despite the fact that you're a skinny, girly, nerd boy, you are the only one who can reach Steven. This mission has fallen onto you for that reason." She informed him.

"So next are you going to say 'This mission is yours should you choose to accept it' and then self destruct in five seconds?" He asked sarcastically.

She groaned "God you are such a dork! Look, this is serious. My life is in your dainty girl-like hands!"

Eric sighed "Jackie, this is nuts!"

"I know, but I need your help Eric. Please…"

He inhaled deeply "Fine. So what do I have to do exactly?"

She smiled at his willingness "You have to get Steven to open his heart again."

"Jesus, this is mission impossible! How the hell am I supposed to do that?"

Jackie ran her fingers through her silky hair "I don't know. All I know is you have to do it before my human body is discovered. If Steven sees my dead body, then it will all be over." She paused sadly "I'll die for real."

He thought to himself for a moment "So why don't I just tell him everything. I'm sure he would open his heart or whatever if he thought you could die."

"No!" She shouted "He can't know. He has to really want to open up again. It can't be forced."

Eric huffed in frustration "Jackie, this is Steven Hyde we are talking about. You know how hard this will be?"

She nodded sadly "Yeah. Betting everything on Steven's heart, that's the story of my life."

The emerald eyed boy placed his hands on her shoulders gently "Hey, it'll be okay. We'll figure out a way to make this happen. I promise."

She looked up at him and smiled "I see why Donna loves you now."

He simply pulled her in for a quick hug before asking "Incidentally, why did you get sent back as a mannequin?"

She pulled away and shook her head incredulously "Because Steven used to call me his 'Dollface'. I guess it's a good thing he didn't call me honey bun or sugar pie, I probably would have been eaten by now by a fat girl…or Fez!"

Eric laughed heartily "I still can't believe all this is happening…and I'm the chosen one! I've never been the chosen anything. Just ask Red."

She giggled "Well here's your chance. Save my life Eric!"

He spoke with complete sincerity "I will Jackie. I swear."

A tear fell from her sapphire tinted eye "Thank you."

Jackie began looking at some of the clothes littered around the stockroom. She came across a lovely lilac gown, that sent her back to one night long ago.

"This dress reminds me of the one I wore to prom. Steven looked so handsome that night. I think it was the first time I really noticed how special he was." She drifted in memory.

Eric looked at the dress intently "That's it!"

Jackie turned to face him in befuddlement "What's what?"

He smiled widely "I think I figured out a way to get to Hyde."

It was nearly four a.m. when Eric arrived home to find Donna asleep in his bed. He smiled at the sight of his girlfriend, and her new red locks. He got undressed and crawled in beside her as she stirred.

She looked up at him and smiled sleepily "Hey."

Eric kissed her forehead "Hey. This was a nice surprise."

"I snuck in after Red and Kitty went to bed. What took you so long?"

"I got a job as the window dresser." He apprised her.

She looked confused "You're a window dresser?"

He laughed "I know. It sounds more like a Fez thing to do, but the money isn't bad, besides…it's important that I do this now."

There is no way to measure how difficult it was for Eric to keep the truth from the love of his life, but he knew he had to. There was no way she could know what was going on. Jackie's life rested on his shoulders, and he wasn't about to risk losing her, not only for his own sake and hers, but for Hyde's more than anyone. He may have given his friend a hard time for 'sleeping with the Devil', but Eric knew very well how much Hyde loved Jackie, and that was a lot.

Donna's green eyes met Eric's "Well, I'm happy for you then."

He kissed her lips softly "Thanks. Now, let's get some sleep. I'm taking everyone down in the morning when my first window display is revealed."

The following morning at 7 sharp, Eric burst into his parent's bedroom like a kid on Christmas.

"Time to wake up!" He cheered.

"What the hell?" Red grumbled.

"Come on daddy! You have to get ready so you can come see my flashy new window display!" Eric screeched in mock enthusiasm, teasing his father.

"Damn it. Why couldn't you stay in Africa?"

"Now Red, you are just as happy as I am that are baby boy is home, so can it! He has wonderful new job, and he wants us to see his art." Kitty reprimanded her husband.

Red huffed "Art? The kid dresses up giant dolls. It doesn't get much fruitier than that."

"Red, be nice. At least he is doing something. It's better than last year."

"I suppose you're right. Besides, I always knew he'd wind up doing something girly. After all, he runs at the sight of a football." He jabbed as he got to his feet.

"Honestly, you know how he used to think that anything made of animal skin would come to life and eat him. You are the one who told him that!" Mrs. Forman brought to her husband's attention as he rolled his eyes.

"It was funny. He actually cried!"

"He was six, Red."

"Rise and shine, big…boobs!" Eric screeched as he walked into Hyde's room, forgetting all about the trashy blonde staying there.

Sam made no attempt to cover her topless body, even though Eric entered the room. Hyde didn't even stir from his deep slumber.

"Oh hey Eric." She spoke flirtatiously as she continued to dry her wet hair with the towel in her hand, rather than cover her nearly naked body.

He turned away "Uh I just came in here to wake up Hyde."

She giggled at his awkwardness "I just got home from work, and I needed a shower. I get all hot and sweaty when I dance." Sam said in a sultry voice.

"I can imagine. I mean not that I imagine you stripping. I did just see your boobs so I know what they look like. Not that I would be picturing you like that…oh crap." He stumbled over his words.

Sam simply laughed as she pulled a spaghetti-strapped shirt over her self and straddled Hyde, while looking Eric straight in the eye.

"Hyde baby, wake up."

"God not now Sam. I'm not in the mood" He objected, pushing her off him.

Her ego had been wounded "Ugh I was just trying to wake you up. Eric…" She spoke his name with a sticky sweetness "needs you."

"He's all yours." She announced loudly to Eric before walking up and whispering in his ear "And so am I." With a wink she exited Hyde's room.

Eric watched her leave in shock. What the hell had just happened?

"Forman? What do you want?" Hyde rubbed the sleep from his eyes.

Eric gathered his composure "I uh…want you to come down to Halverson's and see my window display."

"Your what?" The curly haired man asked in confusion.

"My window display. I'm the new window dresser at Halverson's." The skinny man notified his friend.

Hyde laughed "Wow, I didn't think it would be possible to find a job more feminine than Fez's, but you pulled it off."

Eric rolled his eyes "Yeah, yeah I'm a big girl. Now will you please get up so we can make it there in time?"

He rose to his feet "Okay, don't get your panties in a twist."

After Breakfast, They picked up Fez and headed for the store. They all gathered around on the sidewalk outside the window. All that could be seen was the grey curtain that covered it from the inside.

"You said I was going to get breakfast. I never wake up this early unless there is a damn pancake involved…Where is my pancake, you son of a bitch?"

Eric sighed irritably "Look Fez, after the window is unveiled you can come to my house and my mom will make you pancakes."

"You swear?" The foreign man pointed at him warningly.

"Yeah." He replied, making a crossing gesture on his chest.

"Well, I see you had some friends come down to see your fabulous creation!" Mr. Halverson noted as he approached Eric and his family.

"Yes, these are my parents, my girlfriend Donna, and my friends Fez and Hyde."

"Ah yes, you I know." He pointed at Fez "You got in a fight with a former employee of mine over a pair of pants."

Fez glared "Fenton." was all he said in response.

The older man stared at Fez for a few moments before turning back to Eric "I'll just go in and pull down the curtain. This is such a thrill!"

"That man has been working with ladies clothes for too long." Red muttered under his breath, earning a chuckle from Hyde and a smack from Kitty.

"Look man, no offense to your genius talents, but why do I have to be here? I mean, I won't be able to appreciate this crap." Hyde spoke surely.

Eric smiled devilishly "Trust me. You'll appreciate this."

Hyde rolled his eyes. Then as the grey curtain was pulled away, he felt his breath leave his body. There before his eyes was an imprint of one of his very own memories, the night he took Jackie to prom. The display was decorated exactly as the gym had been that night, including streamers and a glistening disco ball above the heads of two mannequins. One was a man with a blonde afro. He wore a tux with a lilac shirt made of ruffles. In his arms, the single most exquisite doll Hyde had ever seen. Her raven hair was pulled up, her eyes stunning. She wore a long lilac gown and a corsage upon her wrist. They were a carbon copy of himself and Jackie, dancing together at prom. It was disorienting to Hyde as he gaped up at the picture before him that emanated one of his fondest memories. That was the first night he realized how special she was.

"Wow honey, it's lovely! Steven and Jackie look so cute!" Kitty cheered.

"Whoa, it is Hyde and Jackie." Donna observed in awe.

Hyde simply walked closer and closer to the glass, his eyes, glued to the amazingly life-like mannequin. He couldn't help but be transfixed with her. Yes, she resembled Jackie, but it was more than that. It was like she was Jackie.

To be continued…

A/N: I hope you liked it! It is such fun to write. I love fantasy stories! Please review!!