A/N: Huge thanks to SparklesInTheSun and Anna, my two awesome reviewers! You guys are completely amazing, and your reviews were the only things that helped to get me through writing this chapter.

Seriously, though, this chapter was epically difficult to write… Maybe I need to watch some more That 70s Show or something, because I couldn't seem to keep anyone in character… so please forgive me if this chapter isn't as well in character.

PS: I forgot a disclaimer for chapter 18, but I'm sure you guys know by now, I don't own That 70s Show. If I did, that disastrous Season 8 wouldn't have happened.

Disclaimer: I do not own "That 70's Show" or any of the characters. This story is merely for entertainment purposes, and I am not getting paid in any way, shape, or form.

Chapter 19: Forever Starts Today:

"I look ridiculous."

"Oh come on, Jackie. You look twenty-five times better than me, which is practically breaking the law, considering I'm the bride," Donna laughed, shaking her head.

"Do I really have to go out there?" Jackie asked. She was wearing a light blue flowing dress and a matching blue flower in her hair. She loved the dress – no problem there. But she hated her bulky leg brace. It looked absolutely ridiculous with this beautiful dress. "What if people laugh at me?"

"Then I'll feel good about my appearance again," Donna joked. "Come on, Jackie, you look great. Trust me. Don't leave me hanging! This is my wedding, after all." Jackie shook her head, finally laughing.

"All right," she agreed. "I'll go out there. But it's only because you're my best friend, Donna. Seriously, you're like my sister." Donna grinned.

"Okay, there's your cue!" she whispered. "Now go, go, go!"

The flower girl had just walked down the aisle, and now it was Jackie's turn. Since she'd been the only bridesmaid, she was doomed to walk down alone. Normally Jackie loved being the center of attention, but not when she had a huge ugly brace on her leg.

At least you don't have the crutches or the cast anymore, she thought to herself, shivering at the memory of spending the past four months being able to maneuver only on crutches, or when Hyde carried her (which she didn't actually so much mind).

And at least her leg was almost healed, anyway. That was a plus. She only had about a couple of weeks left before she could take off this stupid brace.

Jackie hobbled down the aisle, smiling her biggest, prettiest smile. Hyde, one of the three best mans, just stared at her in awe. She was beautiful.

He smiled. There was never a day when he wasn't happy to have her. There wasn't a day that he wasn't thankful that she'd survived that horrible, horrible incident. And there wasn't a day when he wasn't thankful that she was healing very nicely – both mentally and physically.

She showed no aversion to kissing anymore, and although she still hated bear hugs, she could still hug very loosely.

They still hadn't done it yet since the incident, but Hyde knew he could wait. He wasn't Kelso. With or without sex, this was the best relationship he'd ever been in.

And then it was Donna's turn to walk down the aisle, and Eric nearly peed himself. Hyde and Jackie couldn't help laughing quietly at the poor guy – he was so in over his head.

"I do," Donna said.

"Eric, do you take Donna to be-,"

"I do!" Eric squeaked, not even letting the pastor finish asking the question. Then Eric took Donna in his arms and kissed her passionately, while the crowd roared in applause.

It was such a happy occasion.

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"Let's dance, Steven," Jackie said.

"You're kidding," Hyde (who was sitting across from Jackie at the table) replied, obviously not amused.

"No I'm not," Jackie claimed. "It's a wedding, for gosh sake's. Everyone else is dancing. I want to dance, too."

"Jackie… you can't dance," Hyde told her, confused.

"Yes I can."

"Jackie… I can't dance."

Jackie laughed.

"Of course you can," she said, scooting out her chair and slowly getting to her feet. Hyde sprang to his feet and helped her up. "Please?"

"No."

"Please?"

"No."

"Please? Just one song?" she asked, this time puffing out her lip in a puppy pout.

"Fine," Hyde mumbled. Jackie grinned and leaned up to kiss him.

"So how are we going to do this?" she asked once the kiss was over. She couldn't exactly move her leg very well.

"Very slowly," Hyde replied. Then in a quick motion, he swept her off her feet, supporting most of her weight. Then they swayed very slowly and gently to the music. As they stared into each other's eyes, they knew that they were complete – as long as they were together.

"I love you," she whispered. He smiled down at her. That was his way of saying 'I love you, too'. And she was okay with it.

One song turned into two songs and two songs turned into three, and before they knew it, they'd danced the night away.

Eric and Donna had already left for their honeymoon, and most of the guests were leaving.

Kelso suddenly approached Hyde and Jackie with a goofy grin on his face.

"This is so awesome!" Kelso exclaimed.

"What, man?" Hyde asked.

"Since I got a job on the force full time again," he said as his eyes lit up, "Betsy and Brooke are moving back here in Point Place! I can see you guys all the time! Just like the seventies!"

"Weren't those good times," Jackie sighed with a fond smile on her face. Kelso nodded, still grinning ear-to-ear, and then he ran off.

"These are the good times, too," Hyde told her. Jackie nodded.

"They are, aren't they," she said, still smiling. "Maybe we shouldn't have danced so long," Jackie mumbled, laughing. Her leg wasn't feeling too great right now. But she knew that it was worth it. She hadn't felt this wonderful and alive in a long time. It was just her and Hyde again – the way it was supposed to be.

They went outside into the cool night air and sat by a fountain. The water glistened beautifully in the moonlight, and Jackie found it difficult not to be amazed.

"I'm still in shock," Jackie said. Hyde gave her a puzzled look.

"About what?" he asked.

"How this whole thing has just… happened, you know?" Jackie explained. "It's been five months since I woke up from my coma. It's been six months since Josh died. It's been nine months since the attack."

"I told you we'd get through it," Hyde said with a smile, giving her hand a gentle squeeze. Jackie smiled back at him. He had been right. They had gotten through it – together.

"Poor Donna," Hyde laughed, changing the subject, "stuck with Forman for the rest of her life."

"You would have thought he'd be less skinny by now," Jackie added. They both shared a laugh. "But they're adorable together, and I think they'll be very happy together."

"I guess it worked out for Mr. and Mrs. Forman, the whole marriage thing," Hyde said, shrugging.

"It's so romantic," Jackie sighed dreamily. Hyde rolled his eyes, which Jackie chose to ignore. "You know, Steven, not all married couples get divorced."

Hyde snorted.

"A good majority do," he explained, crossing his arms. Jackie made a face, crossing her arms as well.

"That's because people are too immature and selfish to put forth effort in the marriage," Jackie claimed.

"Weren't you the girl who thought a marriage only consisted of effortlessly riding off into the sunset, buying expensive presents, and a guaranteed happily ever after?" Hyde questioned, teasing.

"Haven't you learned anything about me?" Jackie sighed, exasperated. "I've told you a million times, Steven: I've grown up since the seventies."

"I know, doll," Hyde chuckled, scooting over to sit next to her on the fountain.

"I mean, no marriage is going to be perfect," Jackie continued. "That's why you have to put forth effort and work at it." She nodded, satisfied with her little rant.

"Well, if that's the case," Hyde said, reaching into his pocket, "Jackie Burkhart, would you be willing to-," Jackie's face lit up like a Christmas tree and she squealed with delight before Hyde even had a chance to finish his sentence.

"Are you asking me to marry you?" she asked excitedly.

"Well, I guess-,"

"Oh my God!" she cried, throwing her arms around him and crying into his shoulder.

"Jackie," Hyde said, feeling a little bit uncomfortable at the sudden outburst. "I haven't even asked you yet." Jackie continued sobbing hysterically into his shoulder. "Jackie. Jackie! JACKIE! Relax! This isn't a movie." Jackie grinned, her face still buried in his shoulder. That was why they worked perfectly together. Jackie was an over emotional drama queen, and Hyde was a simple guy who wasn't too much into the idea of emotion.

Jackie finally released Hyde as he pulled a ring out of his pocket.

"Jackie Burkhart, will you marry me?" Hyde asked, silently praying that Jackie wouldn't go all emotional on him again.

She could only nod, smiling crazily. Hyde grinned as he slipped the ring onto her finger.

"I have two conditions," Hyde proposed as Jackie admired her ring. "One, we have to wait until you're comfortable with it." He wasn't about to push her into something that she wasn't ready for – and he knew that she wasn't ready to sleep with anyone yet.

"Okay," Jackie said, nodding.

"And two, we have to play Zeppelin at the wedding," Hyde finished.

"Steven!" Jackie gasped. "This is a wedding! Led Zeppelin does not belong in a wedding."

"You've managed to convince a man who was completely against marriage to marry you. And you don't think you bend a little for me?"

Jackie sighed.

"One song," she agreed.

"Five."

"One."

"Four."

"One!"

"Three! And that's as low as I'll go," Hyde bargained.

"How are we going to dance to Zeppelin?" Jackie demanded.

"Fine. Two."

"Two sounds good," Jackie said, smiling. "So it's going to be you and me – forever and ever."

"Forever starts today," Hyde whispered in her ear.

A/N: I guess there's no dramatic questions I can ask now that the story's pretty much over… I'll try anyways!

Are Jackie and Hyde really going to get married? Will they have any children? Is Eric in over his head? Does forever really start today? Is FuzzySlipper19 really going to update when she says she will? All questions will be answered in the epilogue, guys, so hang tight. I know you're all on the edge of your seats XD lol jkjk.

Update will likely be Friday, but there's a small chance it may be Saturday instead.

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-Peace&Love—

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