Okay… I'm getting kind of hurt that this story has been read so much according to my stats but has had so little reviews. It really sucks especially when a writer asks nicely for them

Anyway, that being said I know I have thanked you before but review-love and loyalty like you have shown cannot go unmentioned, so Hyde's Bride and kat-slater…. THANK YOU! So much. It means a lot to me, it really does. I wasn't going to post this chapter until next weekend but… there you have it!

BTW this chapter has smut… dirty, dirty smut, I tell you! :D

Chapter Nine:

At the same time Hyde was being tended to by Mrs. Lopez, Jack Burkhart was sitting up in bed in the mayor's mansion. His personal physician had just finished with him and Jack was now speaking quietly with a man dressed in dark wash Wranglers, shiny boots, a button down shirt with pearl buttons, a beige blazer and a cowboy hat, the brim pulled low.

"I don't care how you do it, Mack," Jack growled at the man, "I want my money back and I want you to find that bastard my daughter's been running around with and kill him. They'll be headed for the border I expect. I don't want anyone else involved in this. You find them."

"What about your daughter? Do I bring her to you?" Detective Mack asked.

Jack seemed to consider this for a moment, "Yes. I'm sure I can come up with a suitable punishment for her."

"Right. So what's in this for me, Mayor?"

Jack scowled at the detective's gall, "You'll be paid well for this, Mack. But only if you make sure it is done quickly and quietly. I can't afford for anyone to find out about this."

Detective Mack nodded, "You got it, Mayor."

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"Jackie… Jackie, wake up."

Jackie grumbled and batted her hand in front of face, something was tickling her nose.

"Blue. Wake up."

Jackie opened her eyes, she had snuggled herself against Hyde during their nap, her arm slung over his waist and her face buried in his chest. Before she fell asleep she had helped Mrs. Lopez cut away the rest of his filthy, bloodied jeans and did the same to his t shirt after the older woman had left them to sleep. She had then showered, put on pajamas and got into bed with Hyde before following him into sleep.

Now he was propped up on an elbow, looking down at her, and had a lock of her hair and was tickling her nose with it.

"Steven? What is it? Are you okay?" she asked, rubbing her eyes.

He sighed, "My leg is kinda sore but, yeah, I'm okay. Your friend was just here, she brought us food," he pointed at a tray at the foot of the bed.

Jackie sat up.

"Oh, good, I'm so hungry!" she said pulling the tray towards them.

The two plates were loaded with mashed potatoes, steak, steamed vegetables and there was a loaf of bread and two cans of soda on the tray.

Jackie handed one plate to Hyde and immediately dug into the other.

"What time is it?" Jackie mumbled, her mouth full.

"Almost six," he said, cutting his own steak, "Glad to see you got your appetite back."

Jackie nodded, "Me too!"

Hyde just chuckled, "I talked to her for a little while. I think you're right about her. She seems to be on the level."

"Told ya," Jackie said, shoveling mashed potatoes into her mouth.

"So, she said she knows someone who can help us get across the border without being seen."

"I wonder if my dad will involve border patrol? I don't doubt he knows that's where we are headed."

Hyde shrugged as he chewed, "He might, but then again he has no control over the Mexican border agents. From what Mrs. Lopez told me he's really unpopular with Mexican authorities."

"Why?"

"I guess he's trying to keep immigrants from crossing the border, even people who come in legally. Apparently, he's made some threats to high up Mexican officials and has been allowing a couple of the local police detectives to go vigilante on anyone caught aiding immigrants. Seems that happens a lot because so many people in this town have family still in Mexico."

Jackie shook her head, "Bastard... I wonder if… oh my God."

"What?"

"Mrs. Lopez said her husband was shot last year for helping immigrants across the border! I wonder if my dad had anything to do with it?"

"Hmm, maybe. Anyway, once we get over the border we shouldn't have anything to worry about… well, expect my bum leg."

Jackie finished off the last of her food, "…Oh, Steven! I am so happy you are okay! I was so worried! Don't ever do that to me again!"

She threw her arms around him.

"I'm fine, Blue, really."

"Tell me what happened. Why did you take so long to catch up with me?"

"Well, like I said. I shot that rat bastard in the shoulder and managed to get out the window. Some of his goons were climbing the tree to the wall so I ran in the other direction before they could spot me."

Jackie's eyes widened, "They must have been trying to come after me!"

Hyde nodded, "I got to the south side of the property and I found an opening under the wall were they flood water into lawn. I managed to crawl in there and ended up in an irrigation ditch. I could see you getting into the truck down the street but I didn't want to risk following you and getting us both caught so I hid in a drain pipe until they went back into the house and then waited it out for a few hours before I went after you."

Jackie wrinkled her nose, "My poor Puddin' Pop. Having to hide in a ditch all night! Which reminds me, you're covered in dirt."

Hyde scoffed, "Blue, I've been shot! I've crawled around like some animal for almost six hours!"

"Well, we should get you cleaned up. You're getting the bed dirty."

"I already asked Mrs. Lopez. She said it's not a good idea to get the bandage wet right now."

Jackie smiled and stood up, "Well, that doesn't mean you can't have a sponge bath."

"Sponge bath?"

Jackie nodded and quirked an eyebrow, "Unless, you don't want me to give you one?"

Hyde pushed away his empty plate, "Yeah right, woman!"

"Alright, I'm going to go get some more towels… and a sponge."

Hyde nodded and trying not to disturb his injured leg he pulled off his socks, leaving him in just his boxers.

A few minutes later Jackie returned with a basin of water, some towels, and a sponge.

She set the basin on the bedside table, then lay a towel on the floor and placed the armless, wooden chair from near the bed on top of it.

She helped Hyde up from the bed and got him to sit in the chair.

"Hmm, I guess I shouldn't get my clothes wet," Jackie said in an off-handed manner.

Hyde watched wordlessly as Jackie made a show of slowly peeling off her tank top. She was standing directly in front of him, just out of reach. So Hyde held onto the sides of the chair as she arched her back, pulling the top over head, letting her long dark hair cascade over her shoulders in an enticing manner.

She looked at him coyly as she smoothed her hands back down, along the sides of her breasts, resting on the tie of her pajama bottoms. She pretended to have trouble getting the strings undone and then slid the front down, very slowly, revealing her panties to him centimeter by centimeter. She shimmied the bottoms off her body, making sure to wriggle her hips.

Finally, she stood in front of in just her lacy undergarments.

She sighed and reached a hand behind her, "Bras really are uncomfortable…"

Hyde gulped as she freed her breasts and tossed her bra over her shoulder.

She walked towards him slowly and unassumingly, picking the sponge up out of the warm, soapy water and playing at being dutiful as she first ran it over his calves, taking care to not to get his bandage wet as she got to the top of his legs.

Next she took sponged each of his arms, working the sponge slowly over his skin. Hyde shivered and tried to control his breathing as the sensations she was causing began to arouse him.

She moved to his back and running her hands, along with the sponge, up and down in long sweeping movements. She scratched her nails over his clean skin and placed feather light kisses on the back of his neck as she worked her way up.

She was moving slowly and Hyde, who usually liked anything involving a naked Jackie fast and rough, found that he rather liked this slow, erotic torture she was using on him.

Jackie had him lean back so she could wash the dirt from his hair, she employed the same technique she used when they showered together. Firmly rubbing tight circles over his scalp, to his temples, and the back of his neck.

A small moan of pleasure escaped Hyde's lips as she finished rinsing his hair.

"Ooops," Jackie said unconvincingly, as she stood in front of him once more.

She had purposely squeezed the sponge so that the water dripped down her chest. Tiny streams traveling over her breasts, down her stomach, and soaking her panties.

Hyde felt an electric pulse in his groin and his erection jump excitedly.

"Oh, baby," he sighed, reaching for her.

She allowed him to grasp her hips and pull her towards him. She stood in between his legs and worked the sponge over his chest, shoulders, and face.

Hyde ran his hands up and down her sides, reaching behind her to squeeze her bottom, and smoothing up her rib cage to fondle her breasts. Jackie's head fell back and she whimpered as he touched her.

"All clean," Jackie said, her hands no longer in control of themselves and Hyde continued to stroke and touch her body.

Hyde groaned and pulled the sponge out of her hands and dropped it back into the basin. He lifted his head up and pulled hers down for a kiss.

Jackie opened her mouth, trying to take control back of the situation. Stroking his tongue and the inside of his mouth passionately. But one of Hyde's hands slipped behind her head and the other trying to pull her into his lap. He was clearly fighting for control as well.

Jackie pulled back, "Puddin', your leg."

Hyde shook his head and ground out tensely, "Jackie, if I don't get to fuck you right now, my leg is going to be the least of our problems."

Jackie felt the familiar heat spreading over her chest and cheeks, the sound of his voice causing a rush of wetness between her legs.

Hyde hooked his fingers under the sides of her panties and pulled them down her legs. Jackie stepped out of them as they fell to the floor.

"I want you so bad, Blue," Hyde said, lust making his eyes dark.

Jackie shivered and felt hot at the same time.

"Yes, anything you want, baby," she hissed through her teeth.

He pulled her closer impatiently, goose bumps coming up on his flesh at the words from her mouth. With her still standing in front of him, Hyde reached between her legs and slipped two fingers into her. He groaned at the feel and texture of her silky skin, anticipating how good her hot, wet pussy would feel wrapped around his achingly hard cock.

"You're so wet, Blue," he growled lowly.

Jackie nodded briefly and whimpered as he pumped his fingers in and out of her, spreading her wetness and watching the emotion and pleasure flit across her face. Hyde growled again and slid his fingers slowly out of her. Putting as much weight as he could on his good leg Hyde pulled his boxers down, freeing his erection, and sat back down on the chair.

He reached for Jackie again, his fingers moving back to her soft folds and plunging in and out of her. She didn't fight him as he pulled her closer to his lap but she was mindful of his left leg. She leaned in for another hungry kiss as she spread her legs as wide as she could over him without actually putting any of her weight on him.

Jackie was squeaking and panting as he touched her and Hyde could feel the tension building in his groin. It was clear to Jackie that Hyde had no patience for foreplay right now and she couldn't agree more. After the fear that had enveloped her the night before she just needed to be as close to him as she could physically get.

As they kissed each other with unbridled, raw emotion, Hyde grasped his straining cock with one hand, pumping himself in preparation for Jackie's tight, wet heat and other hand had moved from between her legs and was trying to push her down, but she was still resisting a little bit.

"Jackie, I need to be inside you," he hissed, "Sit down."

Jackie moaned softly as she lowered herself slowly, "I don't want to hurt you."

"You're not going to hurt me," he said, pulling her head closer to him so he could bite and suck on the skin of her neck.

Jackie whimpered but obeyed, he grasped his cock, adjusting it against her as she slid down on him. This position forced her to slide further down him until they were locked together. She shook and moaned at the feeling of deep penetration.

Hyde rested his forehead against her cheek, his hand tightening in her hair, "Jackie…"

Jackie's hips bucked and twisted and she wrapped her arms around Hyde's neck, whining in the back or her throat as she shifted against him. Hyde put his arms around her as well and they held each other tightly for a moment, their hearts beating wildly against one another.

Hyde was the first to move, pushing up into Jackie as he pressed her hips down at the same time.

Jackie jumped from the electric shock of pleasure, "Oh! Steven, oh, please…"

"You want me to fuck you, Jackie?" he breathed in her ear, enjoying the way her whole body seemed to tighten around him.

"Y-yes," she stuttered.

Needing no other confirmation Hyde grasped Jackie under her bottom and easily lifted her off his erection, then slid her back down. Jackie squealed and held on tightly as he reseated her on him. He slipped his hands into her hair and kissed her, pushing her head as close to his as they could possibly get. They both were breathing hard and moaning into each others mouths.

Hyde bit Jackie's bottom lip lightly and slowly slid his hands down her body to her hips were he began to help her move back and forth on him, pushing her backward and bringing her forward to crash back into him.

Jackie's clit was being rubbed furiously against his groin and she knew in this position she would come quickly. She held on to Hyde, pushing her tongue back into his mouth as she moved faster and faster against him.

"Ride me, baby," Hyde whispered lowly.

Jackie braced her feet on the bottom rungs of the chair and used the leverage to push herself off and slide back down him. He groaned his approval and Jackie picked up the pace, whimpering and clutching his shoulders. After a while everything started to go hot and golden for Jackie, little tiny sparks popping into her field of vision and with another slide down she shattered in his arms, shrieking his name.

Hyde grit his teeth at both the arousing sound of his name falling from her lips and the sudden constriction of her channel.

Growling, he tightened his grip on her hips and started to lift her off of his stiff cock until the tip was just barely inside her and then brought her back down forcefully. She seemed to have started to go weak with her completion but held on to Hyde's neck as he bounced her up and down.

Hyde screwed up his eyes and yelled her name as he slid back in sharply, pressing deeply inside, and came into her just as the last shuddering of her inner walls ceased.

He felt dizzy and light headed as his body jerked with the full rush of his orgasm.

Long moments passed before either of them moved.

Jackie's legs had stopped shaking and she carefully climbed off him. He groaned as his cock slipped out of her.

"Steven, did I hurt you?" she asked.

"No," Hyde said as he struggled to his feet, trying not to show the pain that was shoot up his leg.

Jackie crossed her arms, "Liar."

Hyde chuckled as he moved back to the bed, grabbing her hand as he lay back down.

"I'm fine. Anyway, that was more than worth it," he said as she lay beside him, her dark hair fanning out across his chest.

She smiled, "Mm-hmm. I want you to do that to me forever."

"Every damn day, Blue," he said.

"Mmmm, that sounds nice."

"Mm-hm."

They lay quietly for a few moments.

"Are you ready for what happens next?"

Jackie nodded, her eyes closed, "More than ready. We're so close, Steven."

"I know… so, um,… Blue, have you… you know, thought about the baby?" he asked tentatively, wrapping a lock of her hair around his finger.

"Getting him to safety has been constantly on my mind for the last two days," Jackie responded.

He smiled a little, "Him?"

"Yeah… I have a feeling he's going to be a boy."

"A boy. Yeah, that will be cool."

"Have you thought about the baby?" Jackie asked, opening her eyes and looking at Hyde.

"You and the baby were all I thought about when I was hiding in that damn ditch," he said quietly.

"Oh, Puddin', you were worried about us. What were you thinking?"

He shrugged, "I was trying to imagine what it will be like when he's born."

"Are you excited?" she inquired, tracing hearts over his bare chest.

"You know… I am. And it's weird cause I always thought I would freak out but now… I… I can't wait to see his face."

Jackie nodded and hugged him, "Me neither. We'll definitely have an adorable baby."

He put a hand on her abdomen, "It's so… I mean, he's actually in there."

"I know," Jackie sighed happily, "Do you think I'll still look super cute even when I have a big belly?"

"I think you'll be beautiful."

Jackie rewarded him with a kiss, "I think so too."

"Of course you do."

She smiled.

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While Jackie and Hyde reveled in each other and thoughts of their baby, a greasy, big-bellied man was being shown snapshots of two young people who looked vaguely familiar to him.

"You seen 'em?"

The greasy man looked thoughtfully at the photos, "Uh… oh! Yeah, I seen ;em. That kid came in night before last… can't remember where he said he was from but he just paid for the one night."

He flipped through his room receipts before finding the correct one and handing it over.

"And the girl?"

"Yeah, yeah. She was sitting out in the truck," he said, looking at the picture of the dark haired teenager in the photo, "pretty little thing, ain't she?"

"Did he say where they were going?"

"Said they were going to see the girl's sister… California, I think."

"What about the truck?" the detective prompted.

"Dunno. Older model, green… or blue. Can't remember. Sorry," the motel proprietor said handing back the photos.

"Anything else?"

The man shook his head, "That was it. Took their room key and they were gone before check out the next morning. Are they in some sort of trouble, Detective?"

Detective Mack tucked the photos back into his jacket and pushed the brim of his hat down over his eyes before turning and leaving without a word.

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