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A/N: This chapter features characters from past T7S episodes: Melissa (Hyde Gets a Girl), and Chrissy (Punk Chick). Hope you like it. Thanks for the reviews. Keep them coming :) They really do help.

The Kids Are Alright ~Chip Away the Stone

[In the record store]

Tracy: Donna, this is so cool we never had a party like this back at home.

Donna: Yeah, well the station hasn't done this in a while. It's going to be great.

Tracy: So what bands are playing?

Donna: AC/DC, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd and some other bands are supposed to be coming up for it.

Tracy: Once the hotel heard about this, Ron said that we had to be a part of it. We're going to helping with food at the big event.

Eric: Whoa! This is bigger than you thought Donna.

Donna: Yeah, it's going to be great that we can all hang out this weekend.

Tracy: So Eric I heard they wanted to use you for the event since you are Hot Donna's boyfriend. What are they calling you?

Donna: (laughs)

Eric: It's not that funny...

Donna: Oh yes it is.

Tracy: What is it?

Eric/Donna: May Pole.

Tracy: (bursts out laughing) That's not funny... That's hysterical.

Donna: (laughing) Eric...it's not that bad...you're my May Pole... (Kisses him)

Eric: That's not helping...OK, maybe a little...

Tracy: Well Eric it's not as bad as Michael saying he is man pretty as a reason for us to get back together.

Eric: I told Hyde to make sure he didn't.

Tracy: Well he did.

Donna: But you and Kelso seem to be getting along better...no arguing...That's good, right?

Tracy: Yeah, everything is a lot better.

[Jackie enters]

Jackie: You guys need some help? Steven said that you might need some. Eric: Must have been trying to get rid of you...I mean, sure Jackie, you can help Tracy with the banners.

Jackie: You know, May Pole does fit you well, cause you know, you're skinny like one.

Eric: Thank you, Ms. Obvious!

Jackie: Yeah, I was at the station the other day waiting for Donna, because we were going shopping afterwards and Jerry was having a hard time thinking of a name for you. So I decided I would help him out.

Eric: Oh!!! Donna, you said Jerry came up with it himself!

Jackie: I told him to take the credit because I couldn't wait to see your face when I told you the truth.

Donna: Sorry, Eric, but I kinda wanted to see it too... (Laughs)

Eric: Tracy, you want to help me out here?

Tracy: Sorry Eric, but it was a really good burn...

Eric: I think I'm going to take a break from you ladies...Donna, I'll see you later. (Leaves the store)

Jackie: We should get some walking advertisements like Fez and Michael. We could tie some cardboard together and put "Block WFPParty" on it and on the back "Come see Hot Donna and her May Pole".

Donna: (laughing) Jackie, stop.

Jackie: Alright, let's do some real work.

Donna: Yeah, we really need to get this done for tonight.

Tracy: Yeah. It's really nice that the record store is letting us use it for promotion.

Jackie: Donna, Melissa said that were going to leave around 5 tonight so we can help set up. She's at the station giving away free tickets to the 67th caller.

Donna: Well, we need a ride so maybe the guys could help us...

Tracy: Well, were going to have to leave soon if we are going to Madison. I'll call Michael, that way we can carry some stuff in the van.

Donna: So could you help me get this stuff to the back?

Jackie: Yeah, I'll help you.

[A half an hour later]

Tracy: Come on guys, he's here! Donna: OK, let's go Jackie.

Jackie: Alright.

Fez: In the back ladies!

Tracy: Hey Michael, you're on time...Nice work, sweetie. (kisses him)

Kelso: Yeah. The boss let me out early. Hyde said he would meet us up there because he and Eric are helping Ron with the food.

Tracy: OK, wait...so they don't need me?

Kelso: Nope.

Tracy: This is amazing...I might not have to do any work this weekend...Alright!

Kelso: Yeah right, Hyde won't have to work since he's working today. We'll be busting our butts tomorrow. Man this sucks we're going to a concert and we have to work.

Tracy: But we can always...take breaks...

Kelso: Yeah, and there are plenty of dressing rooms...

Jackie: Ew! Can we please focus on the concert?

Donna: I agree with Jackie, subject change...Please!

Tracy: Sorry...so let's go! Fez, we're picking up Nina right?

Fez: No, Nina doesn't want to come. She hates you all.

Tracy: Oh...note to self...apologize to Nina.

Fez: She doesn't want you pity.... she uh wants candy.... and she wants you to give it to me to give to her.... and then maybe she won't be mad at you.

Tracy: Nice try, Fez, but no...

Fez: What? She does!!

Fez: Aye, Americans are so smart.

[At the concert grounds]

Melissa: Hey Donna, Jerry wants to talk to us... so we better get going.

Fez: Melissa!

Melissa: uh... Hey Fez.

Fez: (to Kelso) Does Hyde know she's here? Kelso: Uh... Well she works at the radio station, buddy.

Fez: That's not what I meant you idiot!

Donna: Guys...I'll see you in a bit.

Tracy: Bye.

Kelso: So what should we do now?

Tracy: Let's go find Hyde and Eric and see what's going on.

Jackie: Yeah, that sounds good.

[By the concession stand in the stadium]

Jackie: Hey guys!

Hyde: Jackie. Hey! (Hugs her)

Kelso: Hey Hyde, can I talk to you alone for a minute?

Hyde: Uh...yeah, sure.

Kelso: Did you know that Melissa is here?

Hyde: Who's Melissa? (Realizing) Oh. No, I didn't know that....why?...

Jackie: So what's going on guys?

Hyde: Uh...well nothing much now, but if you want we can go check out some of the booths.

Jackie: Cool, see you guys later.

Hyde: (taking Jackie's hand) Have fun, kids.

[A girl approaches the group]

Chrissy: Have any of you seen [looks at the paper] a Jerry Thunder?

Eric: (turning to her) Uh, yeah he's supposed to be...Oh my God! Chrissy: [to the rest of the gang] Is Stick Man going to be ok? Alright, so can one of you little runts show me where Jerry Thunder is in this puke whole?

Fez: Oh my God! It's you!

Chrissy: Yeah, and you are?

Kelso: Who is she?

Eric: Uh, do you remember meeting a guy named Hyde a while ago?

Chrissy: Yeah, Hyde was a wild little number.... What does this have to do with him, Stick Man?

Eric: That's May Pole, alright? And we're friends of his.

Chrissy: Great for you String bean, but I got to go talk to Jerry about my pay check for this... so if you don't mind, could you point me to his office in this dump?

Eric: Yeah sure....he should be in the next tent...

Chrissy: [short] Thanks. [Walks off]

Kelso: String bean!? [Laughs]

Fez: This is terrible...first, Melissa, now Chrissy...who's next, Kat Peterson?

Kelso: Naw, Kat's at her grandmothers this weekend... and I know this because... uh... she's my lab partner in science.

Eric: I'm sure Tracy would love to know that...so what do we do? Do we do anything?

Tracy: (coming out of the tent) Love to know what?

Kelso: That... I uh... planned something special... for... uh... us!!! Yeah for us!

Tracy: That's so sweet. But we don't have to do anything special....so what are we doing?

Eric: Yeah Kelso, tell her.

Kelso: Uh... it's a surprise!

Tracy: Fine...I'll wait, but really need to start working so I'll see you guys later. (Heads to the crafts service tents)

Kelso: Okay Bye! [To Eric] That was really mean man!

Eric: I know...that's why I did it.

Kelso: Come on Fez, we need to think up something for me to do with Tracy.

Fez: You're on your own, buddy. We have to figure out how to keep all of Hyde's women away from him....So many girls...oh poor little Hyde.

Kelso: Hyde?! Why do you want to help Hyde? I have bigger problems than he does! Oh, I know I'll get her really drunk so she won't even remember that I have to do something for her!

Eric: That's your brilliant plan...surprise her with a hangover? Kelso: Eric, she won't remember I have a surprise for her, she'll pass out and I won't have to do a thing! It's perfect! You're just jealous because if this happened to you, you would have to actually plan something!

[Elsewhere...]

Hyde: So, are you having a good time?

Jackie: Yeah, it's nice to get away from Eric's basement once in awhile.

Hyde: Yeah, we have to take advantage of every second though...Ron's bound to come looking for me in a couple of hours.

Jackie: So what do you want to do Steven?

Hyde: Well (looks at his watch) some local bands are supposed to be playing up at the main stage in a few minutes...

Jackie: Yeah, alright.

Hyde: Hey, are you ok?

Jackie: yeah, it's just..... Nothing, we can talk about it later.

Hyde: Ok...

Jackie: Yeah, let's go find Donna.

Hyde: Ok, let's go.

[Backstage]

Melissa: Who was that crazy girl?

Donna: I have no idea...I think we need more security back here.

Melissa: I wonder if she is in one of the bands. She said something about a paycheck.

Donna: Oh well she should know that she can't get paid until after the first set...

Melissa: Well, Jerry can handle that nut job.

Donna: Yeah, so did you bring a date to this thing?

Melissa: Nah, that guy Joey I was telling you about bailed on me at the last minute.

Donna: Oh that sucks...but you can hang out with us if you want to.

Melissa: Cool, as long as it's not as lame as last time. Your one friend couldn't even talk whole sentences.

Donna: Fez? Melissa: No, the one with the curly hair.

Donna: Oh, yeah...well, um, it won't be too lame...I hope.

Melissa: So where's May Pole?

Donna: (giggles) He's hanging out with the guys, somewhere around here...

Melissa: I'm so glad they didn't give me any other names besides Melissa.

Donna: It's cool though...to have, like, this completely different persona...Hot Donna rules!

Melissa: [laughs] Oh look here comes the curly haired one now... with your loud friend.

Donna: Oh hey Jackie...Hyde. You guys remember Melissa, right?

Jackie: No, but hi.

Hyde: Hey Melissa.

Melissa: Hey.

Donna: So...what's up guys?

Jackie: We came to check out the bands.

Donna: Yeah, well they're supposed to start soon...so have a good time.

Jackie: Hey Donna, I need to ask you something, can I talk to you alone for a minute?

Donna: Uh, yeah sure Jackie. (Takes her aside)

Melissa: Hurry up though, because we're gonna be opening in a little while.

Jackie: Ok Donna...well it's more like I have to tell you something...

Donna: (concerned) What's wrong?

Jackie: Well, I don't really know how to explain this... its really hard...

Donna: Oh, it can't be that bad...

Melissa: Hurry up guys!

Donna: Oh crap...Jackie, is it ok if we do this later? I really have to go, but we'll talk later ok?

Jackie: Fine...

Donna: Ok...sorry. (Hurries behind Melissa)

Hyde: What was that all about?

Jackie: Well, see there's this thing and I really don't know how to explain it, but I think I know about something about one of our friends.

Hyde: Can you talk about it with me?

Jackie: Well...uh...

[Kelso, Tracy, Eric and Fez join them]

Jackie: Never mind.

Hyde: Hey guys.

Kelso: Hey what's going on?

Hyde: (looking at Jackie) That's what I'd like to know...

Jackie: It's nothing, it's no big deal.

Eric: What's no big deal?

Jackie: Ugh! Nothing... What's going on with you guys?

Eric: Well, not a lot's been going on, but we did see someone that we never thought we would again. Ever!

Jackie: Who?

Eric: Oh an old "friend" of Hyde's...

Fez: Eric, Chrissy was more then a friend to Hyde!

Hyde: Chrissy...here?

Jackie: Wait, wait who's Chrissy?

Eric: Long story, Jackie...but it's not a problem right, Hyde?

Hyde: Of course, it's not a problem...but thank you for telling me.

Eric: No problem. Hey, I'm supposed to be helping Donna onstage so I'll see you in a few. (Fez follows him)

Jackie: Who's Chrissy, Steven?

Hyde: Jackie...she's...no one really...it's not a big deal...Uh, hey Tracy, don't we have work to get to?

Tracy: Man, I just spent the last fifteen minutes sneaking out of there.

Hyde: I think that we should get back before Ron fires us both.

Tracy: Jackie, please help me out here.

Jackie: What do you need me to do?

Hyde: Well, I need you to go have a good time. We have to get back to work...Kelso don't try anything funny... (Kisses Jackie) I'll try to be back soon. (Hurries away with Tracy in tow)

Tracy: Michael, I'll see you later.

Kelso: Bye.

Jackie: [sighs] That was horrible.

Kelso: What? What did I miss?

Jackie: Nothing! Nothing is going on... Ugh! [Walks away]

Kelso: Damn Jackie! I was just asking a question! (Follows her)

[Later, at Kelso's van]

Jackie: So, what should we do now?

Donna: I dunno...Eric?

Eric: Hey, May Pole's all out of brilliant ideas for the day....I'm beat.

Fez: And I'm hungry. Some kid stole my candy.

Eric: That's too bad Fez...Hey, maybe we should go get some food now...Kelso?

Kelso: Tracy's food booth should be open now.... but if we go there she'll want the surprise now, and it's still a little early to get her drunk... what am I talking about it's never to early to get drunk! Let's go!

Jackie: What?! Why do you want to get her drunk?

Eric: Oh, It's part of his idiotic plan to "not surprise her".

Kelso: It's not idiotic, it's smart! You could never think up something like this!

Eric: Yeah, because I have a brain. Jackie: May poles don't have brains.

Donna: OK, guys...please...we have company.

Melissa: No it's ok, this is funny.

Eric: So, Melissa, what do you plan to do after graduation?

Melissa: Don't know yet, I'm probably gonna have to work at the station till I can save up enough to get into college.

Eric: Parents not helping? Join the club. (Pats her on the shoulder)

Melissa: They're not helping because I moved out of my house, not for the same reasons May Pole... I'm not off to marry Hot Donna.

Donna: What's wrong with him wanting to marry me?

Melissa: Nothing I was just saying... It's just different reasons...

Donna: OK, sorry...Hey, why don't we girls go pick some food up....

Jackie: Shouldn't we wait until Steven and Tracy come back?

Donna: But Jackie, don't we need to go...talk?

Jackie: I really want to talk but we can do that later.

Donna: OK, we'll wait...God, where are they?

[Near the craft service tent]

Hyde: Thanks man for letting us off early...

Ron: No problem...You kids have fun. I'll see you later.

Tracy: Ok, bye.

Hyde: So are you feeling any better?

Tracy: Uh, yeah.

Hyde: When you collapsed back there, I thought we'd have to call an ambulance.

Tracy: What? When did I collapse?

Hyde: Are you seriously going to pretend that it didn't happen? You were lifting the ice boxes and then you fainted...Is it coming back to you?

Tracy: What are you talking about?

Hyde: Have you eaten at all today? Tracy: Yes, will you stop with the third degree?

Hyde: Sorry. It's just that... (Enter Chrissy)

Chrissy: Oh man, Hyde?

Hyde: Chrissy...

Chrissy: It's been awhile... So, what's going on with you?

Hyde: Nothing much...You're band sounded good...Oh hey, this is Tracy...

Chrissy: Hey.

Tracy: Hi.

Chrissy: I was surprised when you, um.... listened to me and didn't call.

Hyde: Well you left...and I didn't think it would be good to go long distance...

Chrissy: Long distance? You're one of those relationship types, aren't you?

Hyde: Well I wasn't but...

Chrissy: But what? Here's my hotel room number... come over if you feel another protest coming on. (walks away)

Hyde: (takes the paper)

Tracy: Hyde? What the hell? Why did you take the paper? You're with Jackie. REMEMBER?

Hyde: Yes... (Crumples the paper) I do remember. (Throws it to the ground) What do you take me for?

Tracy: (apologetically) Just forget it. Come on, let's go meet up with the guys.

Hyde: Fine.

Tracy: (stops short) And don't say anything to anyone about the thing.

Hyde: (confused) What thing?

Tracy: Exactly.

[Back at the van, Hyde and Tracy arrive]

Jackie: There you are.Where have you been?

Hyde: We had some stuff we had to finish up. (Kisses her)

Kelso: So, are you guys hungry?

Hyde: Were you guys waiting on us? You could have just come over...

Donna: See? Come on let's go...

Fez: Good, I'm starved.

[Back at the booth]

Hyde: So what are you having?

Jackie: What do you guys have?

Hyde: Anything you want, babe...Which is to say, cheeseburgers...

Jackie: I'll have a hamburger.

Hyde: OK...anyone else?

Fez: I need a cheeseburger.

Eric: Same here.

Donna: Filet mignon, please....I mean, cheeseburger.

Kelso: Yeah... whatever I'm just hungry.

Hyde: OK, we'll be right back... (Tracy follows him)

Tracy: So what are you having?

Hyde: Well I already ate so...

Tracy: Yeah, I'm not too hungry either.

[Outside the tent]

Donna: So Jackie, what is it that you had to tell me?

Jackie: Well, promise you won't tell anyone. (pulls her aside)

Donna: (looks around) OK, I promise.

Jackie: It's about Tracy...

Donna: (eyes widening) What about her?

Jackie: I think she's pregnant.

Donna: What?! (Everyone turns to look at her) Uh...my hair is NOT flat...

Jackie: Donna let's go to the bathroom so I can fix it. (pulls Donna out of earshot)

Donna: (whispering) What the hell?

Jackie: She doesn't eat.... answer, morning sickness. She's always tired.... cause she can't get to sleep because of the baby.

Donna: So you think she's pregnant for Kelso?

Jackie: No, you don't get these symptoms this fast... it's probably an old boyfriend.

Donna: Wow, that's probably why she moved here to "stay with her grandmother"...Do you think Kelso knows?

Jackie: Donna, though Michael isn't a very good listener, when I though I was pregnant he heard me. He would know if Tracy was pregnant and he would have told us by now.

Donna: So do you think we should tell her we know?

Jackie: No! We should wait till she tells us.

Donna: What do we do until then?

Jackie: Make sure that nothing happens to her... you know, with Michael... and she shouldn't drink or smoke because it's bad for the baby.

Donna: So I can't tell Eric? Well, you can't Hyde...

Jackie: That's why it's called a secret Donna!