Eric woke feeling ready for the day. Red woke with a groan because he was stiff from the cot. Kelso, Fez and Hyde felt like their heads were going to spilt. Kelso refused to get up so Red dumped a pitcher of cold water on him. That got him moving fast. Red called first shower because he wasn't showering after the basement dumbasses.
Eric was next because who wanted a pissed off bride if Eric wasn't clean and happy. Soon the guys were clean and shaved. Jackie's orders all men must be shaved. They were off to the church by 9:30 for pictures. Then they had to hide Eric from Jackie while she did pictures.
Eric was sitting in the room with his dad. He kicked the other guys out since they were ragging on him. Red was never one for mushy crap. "Not ditching this one are you?" Red asked
"And have my angel of midget chase me down and drag me back here. I have no desire to be beaten by my pregnant fiancée either cause that would happen the second I said a forced I do. You know it's true. Jackie is my one in a million girl. I love her and she gets me so No I am not ditching this one. You would have to shoot me for me not to say I do!" Eric answered
Red nodded as Kitty came in for a last second mother son chat. Red had to go meet up with Jackie.
"Hi mom!"
"Eric, I am so happy for you. Oh look at you. You look so handsome in that uniform! Jackie is such a better fit for this family. She loves you!" Kitty said
"I know mom! Jackie is definitely better fit but it's not like Donna was a horrible fit. She was just her own person. We no longer fit and I have no ill will towards her. Enough about the past. Today is about the future! How is my bride?"
"Good! She is so lucky to have you. You leaving her those milkshakes made her so happy. You know her so well don't you?" Kitty queried
"Yeah chocolate milkshakes have always been her weakness. I remembered from when we were in high school. Thankfully she wanted those so I was ready." Eric replied
"Well she is still a little mad at you for making her 'look like a whale on her wedding day' but she may forgive for that." Kitty teased
"Not likely! I will do my best to make sure she knows she is still beautiful. She is pregnant not fat!" Eric stated
Kelso poked his head in and said "Time to get this show on the road buddy!"
Kitty left to take her seat at the front of the church. Eric and Kelso walked to the front of the church and took their places by Pastor Dave.
Jackie meanwhile was waiting for Red. There was a knock at the door and she said "come in!"
Red walked in and said "Jackie, I know you asked me to walk you down the aisle but there is someone else who should be doing it."
Jackie sighed and said "I know but he can't."
Red smiled and said "Loud one, I made a call to an old war buddy. Your dad is in the hall and will be allowed walk you down the aisle and have the father daughter dance. Since he was at a minimum security risk. Sound good to you?"
Jackie was about in tears at this point. Red hugged her and said "Jackie no crying! That's Eric's and Kitty's job!"
That managed to stop the waterworks. Jackie had to laugh at Red. Red went to open the door to reveal Jack Burkhart.
"Daddy!" Jackie said smiling
"Sweetheart! Hope its ok for me to walk you down the aisle?" Jack asked
"Of course! As long as you are ok with your daughter looking like a whale!" Jackie retorted
"Oh sweetheart, you aren't looking like a whale. You look wonderful and you are glowing. Let's get you married!"
Jackie nodded and gave her dad a big hug. There were no guards in uniform with guns. There was just one guard who would sit behind Jack and near him at the reception. Jack only had another year left so why on earth would he try to escape.
Red slipped out and made his way down the aisle and Eric and Kitty were shocked. The music started and little Betsy walked down the aisle throwing flowers. Brooke's mom holding her hand so she would make it all the way.
Brooke came gracefully down the aisle next. Kelso almost yelled something but Betsy ran to daddy and distracted him. Brooke's mom knew her son in-law too well.
Suddenly the music changed, every turn to the back of the church and the door opened. There stood Jackie with her dad. Now Eric knew why he was sitting with his mom. The father and daughter duo made their way down the aisle.
Eric met them at the bottom step. Jack told Eric to take care of his little girl. Jack gave Jackie a kiss on the cheek and took his seat on the front row of the bride's side.
The ceremony went off without a hitch. Eric couldn't stop smiling. Pastor Dave had the newlyweds turn around and said "It is my pleasure to introduce for the first time Mr. & Mrs. Eric Forman!"
Soon the pictures were all taken. Well the ones that Eric and Jackie wanted. Kitty was upset because Eric told her no more after thirty minutes. Both Jackie and Eric believed Kitty would have kept them there for hours for pictures if she was in charge. The woman loved her pictures.
The reception was a huge party. The DJ announced the arrival of Eric and Jackie. Lots of cheering as they made their way to the head table. Soon food was there and Jackie devoured it, she was starving and when she looked up there was a chocolate milkshake sitting there. She thought how the f #$ does he do that?
Eric kissed her and said "I had Fez get you one. Cost me a couple candy bars. It was so worth it"
Jackie laughed at her husband. She liked how that sounded her husband.
They were so engrossed with what they were doing they missed a surprise heading their way!
It was their lumberjack former friend. Donna said "Eric & Jackie, I want to apologize to you first for my actions to you guys. I wasn't myself and I know that. Also congratulations on your marriage! I am happy for you."
"Thanks Donna!" the newly minted Jackie Forman said
Donna slipped away not really sure how to act around her ex-fiancée and her best friend. (Basically sister)
Soon it was time for cutting the cutting the cake. Eric skillfully got the cake in Jackie's mouth without getting any on her face. It was Jackie's turn and Eric knew he was in trouble. She got a mischievous look in her eyes and soon the cake was smashed into Eric's face.
Eric just laughed at his wife. What else could he do? Then an idea popped into his head for revenge. Jackie saw the same look she gave him and tried to back away. She began saying "NO! NO! NO!"
Hyde decided to help Eric and stopped Jackie's retreat. Eric grabbed his wife and gave her a crushing kiss. Jackie was laughing as hard as Eric as they broke the kiss. She knew he only did it because of what she did. Brooke handed them both a napkin. Jackie didn't want to waste the cake and gave Eric kisses all over his face. Eric didn't mind at all. Brooke pulled them apart and said "Save it for after the reception! Geez!"
The DJ announced it was time for mother and son dance. Kitty was all giddy. Eric made sure his mom enjoyed her dance. As he danced her around the dance floor, he hadn't expected to see!
