June 1980

"Is that everything, Forman?" Hyde asked as he shoved another box in the back of the Vista Cruiser.

"Yeah, I think so. Let's see," Eric checked the clipboard he held. "Start Wars models, Star Wars action figures, G.I. Joe's-"

"Eric, I told you not to pack all that stuff. Where are we going to keep it all? The apartment is only one bedroom," Donna complained.

"Eric, honey, you can leave all your dolls here, in your bedroom. That way when you come home on the weekends you can play with them. Your room will be like you never –never left," Kitty waved a hand in front of her face, blinking rapidly. "Oh, Eric," she warbled. "I'm going to miss you!"

"It's okay. Mom," Eric hugged her. "I'll call every day."

"You promise?" she sobbed.

"For God's sake, Kitty. We're finally getting rid of him. He doesn't need to be calling collect every damn day," Red groused but he patted his son on the back. "Once a week is plenty," and he slipped Eric a twenty "for gas".

"Mrs. Forman, we'll be back in a few weeks for the fourth of July," Donna reassured her boyfriends' mother.

"Oh, that's right. Okay then. Good," she wiped her tears and tried to smile. "We'll see you then but be sure to call me when you get to Madison so I don't worry." She hugged the tall redhead and kissed Eric. "Drive safe, honey," she said and let Red lead her back inside.

Leaning against the Cruiser, Hyde felt like he was intruding on a private moment even though they would never think so. Eric and Donna were finally moving to Madison so they could settle in before the Fall semester started at the UW. Jackie had decorated their new apartment and even Eric grudgingly admitted she had done a nice job. Hyde was happy for his two oldest friends. Well, not exactly happy because he didn't do happy but he knew they were eager to start their life together. He was going to miss the hell out of them though. As if reading his mind, which they had both gotten pretty good at over the years, Eric came towards him.

"So, man," he held out his arms. Grimacing, Hyde reluctantly let his skinny best friend hug him. "Okay, Forman-that's enough," he pushed him away after a few seconds. "It's not like your going to Africa again. Madison's only a couple of hours away."

"That's right so you come see us soon, Hyde," Donna wrapped her arms around him. "I'll miss you," she whispered in his ear. He squeezed her tight.

"Me too, Big D," he said and as they pulled apart Fez' piece of shit car rattled into the driveway. Jackie jumped out of the passenger side and dashed towards Donna.

"Oh thank god! We didn't miss you!" she gasped.

"I wouldn't leave without saying goodbye, midget," Donna smiled.

"I would," Eric grumbled and Hyde chuckled.

"Oh, shut up, nerd boy," Jackie's high heels clacked on the pavement as she pushed Eric out of her way. She looked pretty in a pink sun dress, her long hair down around her tan shoulders.

"Oh, Eric! I am going to miss you, my friend." Fez came around the car, tears pooling in his dark eyes.

"Oh, Christ," Hyde groaned. "He's not dying, man."

"Shut up, you heartless bastard." Fez glared at the curly haired man now sitting on the hood of the Cruiser then he crushed Eric in a powerful hug. Eric struggled for a second then relented, patting Fez on the back.

"Oh, Donna! I got you a housewarming present," Jackie rushed back to the car and pulled a large wicker basket from the back seat. It must have been heavy because she staggered a little. Hyde was next to her in a second to take it from her.

"Here, let me help you," he muttered. Startled, her amber eyes widened.

"Thank you, Steven," she said quietly and looked away.

"What's this, Jackie? You didn't have to get us anything," Donna smiled.

"I know but I wanted to," the little brunette said, gesturing towards the basket Hyde still held. "There is an old Russian tradition where a new home is blessed with these gifts." Like Carol Merrill on "Let's Make A Deal'" she pulled each item from the basket as she displayed it, then described it. "A loaf of bread so you may never know hunger. Wine so you shall never know thirst. Salt to give your life flavor and honey to give your life sweetness. And finally, a candle to light the way."

"Hey, devil, that's actually kind of cool," Eric smiled. Jackie looked at him dubiously as he took the basket from Hyde. "Really, it was nice. I guess Jake is a good influence on you. Thanks, Jackie." He didn't notice the frown on Hyde's face but Donna did as she took her best friend in her arms.

" I know that was all you, Jackie," she said. "I'm going to miss you, tiny loser."

Jackie sniffed. "I'll miss you too, lumberjack."

Eric and Hyde shifted uncomfortably while the two girls hugged but Fez grinned like he pervert he was. "That's it. Now give her a kiss, Donna. Jackie, squeeze her ass."

"Eeww!" the two girls pulled apart and Jackie glared at the foreigner. "Freak," Donna laughed and let him hug her but only for a couple of seconds before she pushed him away.

"Well, I guess we should hit the road," Eric said, rubbing his hands together.

"Wait, man, I got you something too," Hyde pulled a small brown paper bag out of his back pocket. "Oregano-so your new home always has awesomeness."

Everyone laughed, even Jackie.

"Thanks, man. Now we really have everything we need," Eric grinned, sniffing the bag. After another round of hugs and goodbyes Eric and Donna were gone- for a few weeks anyway. The three left behind stood in the driveway and watched the tail lights of the Vista Cruiser fade away. Wrapping her arms around herself Jackie walked towards Fez' car, her face sad and a little lost.

" Hyde, what are you doing tonight? Would you like to hang out?" Fez asked, pulling a bag of M & M's out of his pants pocket. He offered some to Hyde, who shook his head.

"Man, how do you not weigh 300 pounds?"

Fez shrugged and munched away happily. "So, do you want to do something?"

"Sure but what about Jackie? She won't want to hang out with us," he glanced at the brunette. She was leaning against Fezs'car, staring down at her shoes.

"Why not? Goddess, do you have any plans tonight?" he called to her.

She looked up, startled. "No. Why?"

"Where's the fiancé? Did you let him off the leash?" Hyde sneered. Damn it, why did he always have to give her a hard time? She frowned at him as if she were wondering the same thing. "Not that it's any of your business, Steven, but he's opening a new store in Des Moines."

"Why didn't you go with him, princess? I'm surprised you would let him out of your sight," he goaded.

"It's Des Moines. Why would I want to go there?" she tossed her hair. "Besides, I actually trust my boyfriend-and he trusts me."

"Yeah, I'll bet," he scoffed. "As long as Kelso's not around."

"Oh, please! You were the one with the trust issues." Her eyes were flashing as she walked towards him. She never looked hotter than when she was mad and he could feel his body respond, even though he didn't want it to. He shouldn't think of her that way anymore but she was so freakin' gorgeous and yeah, he'd jump at the chance to do her again.

She was so close she was almost touching him and honest to God, the air seemed to crackle between them. Her eyes were snapping with temper.
"If you weren't so paranoid you would have known I love you too much to ever cheat on you," her mouth dropped open a little when she realized what she had said. He reached out and with a finger under her chin, closed her mouth. A slow smile spread across his face and she took a step back, looking confused. She shook her head and pushing past him, she hurried to the patio door. "Let me know when you're ready to leave, Fez," she called back and shut the door with a bang behind her. Hyde grimaced, arms hanging at his sides. Crap, why do I let her get to me?

"What the hell was that?" Fez half whispered, the empty M & M's bag crumpled in his hands.

Hyde shot him an angry look. "Nothin', man. It was nothin'," and he stomped off to the basement stairs at the back of the house.