Jackie walked into the apartment with the tiny child in her arms. She quietly shut the door trying with all her might not to disrupt the tiny angel in her arms. Using her free hand Jackie switched on the kitchen lights so a soft light spilled into the hallway so Jackie could see.
Jackie turned around the corner of the tiny apartment; she stood in the middle of three feet by three feet area, where three doors stood on the three walls. Jackie went into the door that was straight of where she stood.
She opened the door to reveal a tiny room that was painted blue with soft clouds. There was a crib, a rocking chair, and bookshelf, and toys scattered along the floor of the room. Jackie made her way to the crib and placed the girl down. She smiled and carefully took the light jacket off the child and then pushed some of the brown-ish curls from the child's face. Jackie smiled and then quietly walked out of the room. She shut the door and then leaned against it giving a sigh of relief.
Jackie made her way to the kitchen. It was small, but a good enough size. There was a table that could sit four, counters, a dishwasher, a sink, a stove, various appliances, and a fridge. There was a phone that hung next to the entranceway by the front door in the kitchen as well.
Jackie went to the phone and pressed a blue, clear button. She began to put a pot of water to boil as she listened to the messages.
The most interesting message was from Mrs. Foreman who was babbling about babysitting Holly over the weekend. "It's a thought," Jackie said to herself as she poured the boiled water into a teacup. She added her milk and sugar and then went into the living room. She placed the tea down on the coffee table and then went into her room.
Hyde walked into the apartment a beat later he strolled over to the coffee table and gave a broad smile when he saw the light brown liquid. He quickly picked it up and took a sip. It took him a few seconds to swallow and make a face.
"Dammit." He let out rather loudly.
"Steven?" Jackie said coming out of the bedroom. "You drank my tea?"
"Dammit. I thought it was coffee. I hate the taste of tea." Hyde said walking towards the kitchen.
"Don't bother putting your jacket down, or saying hello to your wife, or anything." Jackie said, obviously hurt that her husband was being such a prick.
Hyde walked out of the kitchen and took off his jacket; he threw it on the recliner. He then approached Jackie and gave her a life-altering kiss.
"Is that a good enough hello?" Hyde smirked going back towards the kitchen. Jackie smiled.
"I suppose." She heard Hyde's laugh from the kitchen.
"How was Holly?" Hyde asked as Jackie walked into the kitchen, sitting at the table, with her tea.
"She was good, she feel right off a minute after we got into the car. The doctor's always wear her out." Jackie said sipping her tea.
"Did you go to Lansford's office this morning?" Hyde said dropping his sunglasses off to the side.
"Right before I picked her up from Mrs. Foreman's house." Jackie said getting up and going near the sink.
"And?" Hyde said.
"I was right." Jackie said softly. Hyde stared at her back. It took a few seconds but finally his mouth was closed.
"You're pregnant." Hyde said his voice was as neutral as possible.
"Five and a half weeks." Jackie said rinsing her cup out.
Hyde leaned back a little looking at the opposite wall. He suddenly had the memory of Eric's birthday bash. The food, the lights, the music, the festivities, when Jackie and Hyde had gotten home they had their own party.
"It's no big deal." Hyde said shaking his head. Jackie turned to him a look of confusion.
"No big deal? How are we feeding a baby Steven?" Jackie said, angry.
"Well, I have my own surprise." Hyde smiled. "George is giving me a promotion. You're looking at the new manger at the garage." Hyde smiled proudly.
He had been working at the garage since they had found out about Holly. Hyde proposed to Jackie, they had Holly, and they moved into the tiny apartment. Even though Jackie was only twenty-one and Hyde was twenty-two when they had Holly they made it work. And now they were both a year older.
Hyde worked at a very good garage. Since it was the only garage in Point Place it got tons and tons of business. It made very good money. Jackie remembered Hyde's old manger, he lived in a huge house with his many women. Hopefully Hyde and Jackie would be able to have a new house.
"I'm so happy for you!" Jackie shouted as she leapt into Hyde's arms. "God! You'll be making so much money!"
"I know. I start the new position on Monday. I'll have more flexible hours and a bigger pay check." Hyde said, receiving a kiss from Jackie.
"I have never been so happy." Jackie said hugging Hyde tightly.
Their moment was interrupted when a knock came from the door.
"Damn." Hyde said. Jackie smiled and got off of him as she made her way to the door. She opened the door, a huge smile on her face. But her smile seemed to creep down when she saw who was standing there.
"Hi guys. Have a friendly sofa for a friendly face." Eric smiled.