Jackie rushed over and gave Steven a hug and a quick kiss "Hi honey, how was work?" Jackie was extremely nervous about Steven and her father being in the same room. It was common knowledge that the two couldn't stand each other.

Hyde kept his arm around Jackie's shoulders "So Dick, what's up?"

Richard stared intently at his son-in-law. "Well Steven, I was talking to Jackie about my helping her go to school so that she can have a career besides just being a housewife."

"Hey, her being home right now is only temporary. I have no intention for her to be stuck at home forever. As soon as we get a few bills out of the way we'll be able to afford the tuition but until then its just not possible." replied Hyde, not trying to hide the anger in his voice.

"Steven, you know very well that money is no object where my only daughter is concerned. I'm perfectly willing to pay for her education so that your meager household budget won't be affected." Richard replied snidely.

"You know what Dick, I realize I'll probably never pull down what you do but I'm ok with that and so is Jackie. We have a house, two cars, food on the table, all the bills get paid on time, so I think we're doing pretty well. I take care of my family. Maybe not the way you would like but at least I'm there for them. I don't buy presents to make up for never being around like some people I could mention." Hyde said through gritted teeth.

"I have always been there for my daughter!"

"Oh really? Well that's funny! Let's look at our wedding pictures over here. See anybody missing? See this one of Jackie being walked down the aisle. Notice how it's Red Forman and not you! See this one with me and Jackie, the groomsmen, the bridesmaids, and our parents. Notice how Jackie's mother is the only one there because you boycotted our wedding! You practically ruined our wedding day for Jackie she was so upset! She was so upset she cried for days! So don't tell me you've always been there for her!" shouted Hyde.

Richard stood there in complete shock that Hyde had the nerve to talk to him that way. All of his life no one had ever dared to stand up to him the way his daughter's husband dared. He figured it was probably from his lack of breeding and upbringing. He still couldn't believe his daughter had chosen to be with this no account from the wrong side of the tracks when she might have had any of the wealthy young men from the country club or sons of his business associates.

But he wasn't too blind to see that his daughter loved this man with everything she had and that he appeared to love her back with the same intensity and the fact that they were still together and this happy was like a thorn in his side. He wanted his daughter to be happy but he just didn't want her to be happy with this no class simpleton but he also realized the damage was already done. They already had two children together. Who would want her now with another man's two children clinging to her side?

"Steven, I know I was wrong, I was angry at the time and I didn't handle it very well. Did it ever occur to you that maybe I'm trying to make it up to Jackie? I'm in a position to help my only child and I would really appreciate it if you, just this once, set your pride aside for the good of your wife and my daughter. I only want what's best for Jackie and I think this would be a wonderful opportunity for her, don't you?"

"Yes, I do think it would be a great opportunity for Jackie to go to school so she can get a better job but we're adults and we can't go running to mommy and daddy every time we need something we can't afford. I appreciate your trying to help but I would prefer to handle this between Jackie and myself."

"What about what Jackie wants? Jackie what do you want to do?"

"I agree with Steven. In a few months we'll have a few bills paid off and I can go then. A few more months won't make any major difference." stated Jackie firmly.

"What?, you've got her too scared to go against you?" asked Richard insultingly.

"Believe me, my wife is not afraid of me or anybody else! Show's how much you know about your daughter. You know what? I've about had it with this whole deal! For some reason you always feel the need to come over here and stir up trouble, upset Jackie and for what? So you can feel like you have some control over her still? Fine, you can pay for her go to school, but it will be a loan. We will pay you back every dime. So if you'll excuse me I'm tired and I need to take a shower." Hyde scowled at his father-in- law turned to kiss Jackie's cheek and went upstairs.

Jackie glared at her father. "I would really appreciate it if you wouldn't talk to my husband like that ever again. He has been nothing but wonderful to me the entire time we've been married. I love him more than anything! We do this strictly as a loan or not at all. I'll call you later to work out the details but I would appreciate it if you would leave. I need to go upstairs and check on my babies and talk to my husband." She was raging with anger. She could only imagine how angry Steven was right now.

Richard frowned, realizing he'd really made a mess of things this time. "Ok Jackie, if that's what you want. I'm sorry honey, it's just hard to let go sometimes."

"Fine Dad, but please try to be nicer to Steven. He doesn't deserve the attitude that you have towards him. He may be from a poor and broken home but that man treats me better than anybody else ever has. When you cut him down, you cut me down. Do you understand?"

"I'm sorry sweetheart, I'll show myself out." said Richard sadly.

Jackie didn't respond and walked up the stairs and heard the front door shut. She gave a sigh of relief. She walked first into Jacob's room and he was still sound asleep. He looked like a little angel. Then she walked across the hall and checked on Kate who was just beginning to wake up. Jackie sat down on her little bed and Kaitlyn groggily sat up.

"Hi Mommy. I'm hungry." said Kaitlyn sleepily.

Jackie gathered her into her arms and stood up to go down stairs to start their supper.

Hyde was just coming out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around his waist as Jackie reached the stairs. Jackie searched Hyde's face for any sign that he was angry with her. "Steven, what do you want for supper?"

"Whatever you fix is fine with me. I'll be downstairs in a minute. Oh ya, where's Forman?"

"He left this morning. Mrs. Forman was here today and she talked to him for a little bit and after that he went straight home so whatever she said must have done the trick."

They had a pleasant meal and decided that they weren't going to let her father paying for her tuition come between them. They were simply going to treat it as a business deal. Hyde wasn't happy about it but he felt he owed it to Jackie after all she'd been through the last few years being pregnant constantly.

After supper they sat down to watch their favorite TV show. A few minutes into the program the phone rang. Hyde answered the phone.

"Hello?"

"Hyde? What are you doing man?"

"Watching TV. What's up with you? Did you and Donna get things worked out?"

"Yes and No. I need you to do me a favor. Actually we'd kind of be doing you a favor. Can Donna and I borrow your kids this weekend?"

"I don't know man. You want both? I don't think Jackie will go for that. Let me ask her" answered Hyde hesitantly.

"Jackie, Forman wants to know if he and Donna can borrow the kids this weekend."

"Steven, I don't know. Katie would be too much of a handful and I really don't want to part with Jake. I don't know" Jackie thought it over for a minute and couldn't decide which child to send so to be fair she decided to send both. "Well, if they're sure about this they can have both and we can go away for the weekend for a change. But I'd rather they do this at Eric's mom's so they have backup if necessary."

Hyde laughed "Forman, you can have both. Man, you are so screwed! After this weekend there is no way Donna will want to have kids, ever. You can pick them up anytime Friday. But Jackie wants you to have your mom around for backup."

Eric paused for a minute, not sure of what he was getting himself into. "Ok, that's fine. Red won't be happy, but when is he ever? We'll come over and pick them up around 6pm Friday. Well, I'll talk to ya later Hyde. Thanks."

"No problem man. You probably won't be thanking me for this later though. Bye."

Hyde hung up the phone still grinning ear to ear. "Well looks like we've got ourselves some suckers to take care of our monsters for the weekend."

"I don't know Steven. We've never been way from them longer than a few hours before, never overnight." said Jackie nervously.

"They'll be fine Jackie. Mrs. Forman will be there. We'll have a chance for a little private time to ourselves." said Hyde with a sly grin.

Jackie smiled back "Sounds good to me"

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