Jackie and Robert were getting along so well it was almost unbelievable. For the past two weeks, they had hung out together. It was more of a friendship at first and then it blossomed into something more than a friendship. He was everything that Hyde wasn't; he was extremely smart, well so was Hyde, and he did well in school. He was polite, he listened to her intently and he helped her out in anyway that he could. He even went as far as to go with her to her first doctor's appointment; which was today. It had been three weeks since she had seen Hyde or any of the others; except for Eric. He made a point of coming around every so often. She didn't understand why and didn't care to either. As long as he didn't talk about him she didn't care. It still was strange though; he never used to talk to her only to make sarcastic comments; which she did as well.
Robert and Jackie got into the car and drove off. He had really been there for her in the past two weeks. She was glad that she had decided to go on a blind date with him. Jackie had become so soar that it had been hard for her to drive. Robert came over frequently to help Jackie get around the town. They arrived at Dr. Peterson's office just in time. The nurse escorted her into the one of the rooms; while Robert took a seat in the waiting room.
Dr. Peterson came into the room and began reading Jackie's file. She looked up at Jackie and noticed that for a woman pregnant more than four months, she really wasn't that big at all.
"Ms. Burkhart, do you want the nurse to get your husband from the waiting room?" She asked.
"That's not my husband. He's just a friend." She said.
"Oh I see." She said.
"Where's your husband Ms. Burkhart?" She asked.
"I don't have a husband; my boyfriend and I broke-up during the summer." She said.
"So where's the father of your baby then?" She asked.
"He's with his fiancé; they're expecting a child in eight months." She said.
"I see." She said.
"Why are you asking me all of these questions?" She asked the doctor.
"Ms. Burkhart it worries me to see a young girl end up pregnant at such a young age. You're not married and you're more than four months pregnant. Not to mention you're not in the best condition for someone who's this far into her pregnancy. How old are you Ms. Burkhart?" She asked.
"I'm 17." She said.
"You're 17; and how is the father?" She asked.
"He's 18." She said.
"Wait a minute, you're still a minor and he slept with you?" She asked.
"Yes but it was a mutual decision." She said.
"It doesn't matter whether or not it was mutual decision. I have to report this to the police." She said.
"No wait you can't do that; I love him." She blurted out on accident.
"Well it's obvious that he doesn't love you." She said.
"Please don't report this to the police." She begged the doctor.
"I'm sorry but I'm required to. I could loose my license if I don't. After the exam I'm going to call the police." She said.
The doctor finished her exam of Jackie and was very unhappy with the results.
"Ms. Burkhart, can you please explain to me why you haven't been to the doctors in months?" She asked.
"I couldn't afford it." She said.
"And you can afford it now?" She asked.
"Yes, I'm working two jobs." She said.
"What about school?" She asked.
"I go to night school; I'm going to be graduating school soon. I took classes in NY. I only need a few more." She said.
"What about after high school?" She asked.
"I'm going to the University of Wisconsin." She said.
"How are you going to pay for it?" She asked.
"I got a scholarship to UW." She said.
"Okay Ms. Burkhart, this is what I have to tell you. Ms. Burkhart, I feel so sorry for you. I feel that you've been taken advantage of. I also want to tell you that I'm concerned about your baby's health. You haven't been eating enough to support the baby. Not to mention the fact that you haven't been taking your prenatal vitamins this whole entire time. I'm going to strengthen the dosage of the vitamins, to make up for lost time, and I'm going to order you to eat more." She said.
"Thank you doctor." She said.
"You're welcome now get going; you have a lot of eating to make up for." She said.
Jackie walked out of the office with Robert just as Donna and Valerie were coming up to the office. She didn't notice them at first she was too busy talking with Robert.
"So the doctor says that you have to eat more?" Robert asked.
"Yeah can you believe it." Jackie said.
"Actually I can; Jackie, I hardly ever see you eat. You know what? We're going out tonight. That way I can make sure that you're eating alright." He said.
"Robert..."
"Hey Jackie." Donna said.
"Oh it's you...hey." Jackie said rudely.
"So how did you're doctor's appointment go?" Valerie asked casually.
"Well, I found out that my baby has a brain unlike yours will." Jackie said.
"Jackie..."
"Oh I'm so sorry Donna. Did I hurt your new best friend's feelings? Don't want to do that again." Jackie said and then walked off with Robert.
"So Jackie did you tell the doctor about the pains in your stomach?" Robert asked.
"No I didn't; I kind of forgot." Jackie said.
"Jackie." He said.
"I'm sorry." She said.
"Just make sure to tell her soon; especially if they get worse." He said.
"Don't worry I will." She said.
"Hey Foreman have you seen my..."
Hyde came up the stairs and was greeted by three officers, Eric, Red, and Kitty.
"Are you Mr. Steven Hyde?" The officer asked.
"Yes I am." He said.
"Mr. Hyde you're under arrest for statutory rape of Ms. Burkhart." The officer said.
Kitty began to cry as they read him his rights and handcuffed him. Red shook his head in disbelief while Eric just stood there. As the cops began to pull away, Donna and Valerie were coming in through the kitchen door.
"What's going on?" They asked.
"Steven's being arrested for statutory rape." Kitty cried.
Donna came over and hugged Kitty, while Valerie began to get real mad. Jackie couldn't have Hyde anymore so she decided to get him arrested. She thought to herself. Well this should finally seal the deal between them she said and then smiled.
Eric grabbed his keys and began to walk out of the door when Red stopped him.
"Where are you going?" Red asked.
"I'm going to see Hyde; I have to help him get out of jail." He said.
"No you will do no such thing." Red said.
"Why not?" He asked.
"Because he needs to take responsibility for his own actions." He said.
"But dad..."
"No Eric let him go." He said.
"Dad I can't; he's my friend." He said.
"Eric I understand; I just don't want you getting mixed up in this mess." He said.
"Dad are you trying to tell me that you don't want me to get hurt." He asked.
"Um...well...oh...just stop acting like a girl." He said and then walked into the other room.
"Eric, why would Jackie do this to him?" Valerie asked.
"I don't know but I'm going to find out." He said.
"Please do Eric." Valerie said in a sorrowful voice.
Eric just looked at her and left. Donna walked with Kitty into the living room; Valerie was all by herself. She couldn't believe it; she didn't have to do anything. No threats or demands. Jackie did it all on her own. She pushed Donna away all on her own and now Hyde was surely going to rid her from his life. Why hadn't she thought of doing this before? Donna came back into the room and startled Valerie.
"Hey I'm sorry that I scared you." Donna said.
"It's okay; so what's up?" She asked.
"Well, I can't believe that Jackie would stoop that low into getting Hyde back." Donna said.
"I know; do you think he'll be able to forgive her now?" She asked.
"If he knows what's good for him then he won't." Donna said.
"Yeah well I for one hope that he doesn't." She said.
"Yeah I know what you mean." Donna said.
"You said that you had something important to tell me." Valerie said.
"Yeah I want to have your baby shower soon." Donna said.
"What about Jackie? Aren't you going to do hers as well?" She asked.
"Actually I'm not helping Jackie with anything again; especially after what just happened." She said.
"Oh okay then." Valerie said.
Eric knocked on her door but no one answered. He knocked harder this time and still no answer. He had forgotten to check the parking lot for her car. He looked and saw nothing she must have been out. He decided to come back later; he had to see Hyde now.
Hyde sat in the cell by himself; the past three weeks had been rotten for him indeed. He hadn't seen her at all and worst of all he had promised Valerie that he would have nothing to do with her anymore; or at least until the baby was born. He wanted so badly to be there for her. He really didn't know how she was doing; the only stuff that he had known about her was whatever Eric decided to tell him. From what he understood, Jackie was becoming really involved with that guy Donna had set her up with. Eric told him about how she was beginning to smile more and more. He told him about her doctor's appointment today. He asked if she wanted him to go but Eric said that she wanted him to stay away as far as possible. It was obvious that she was still mad at him; or he wouldn't be here right now. It was so ironic how only two years ago he went to jail because of her and now look at him again; back in jail because of her. The officer came into his jail cell and told him to gather his stuff. Someone had posted bail for him; when he came out of the cell he saw her standing there. She looked at him, smiled and left.
"Excuse me officer, who posted bail for me?" He asked.
"The young lady you raped; and she decided not to press charges either." He said.
"Thanks." He said.
"If I were her I would have had you in jail for the rest of your life you asshole." He said to him.
Hyde gathered his stuff and was quickly met by Eric.
"So I guess I'm kicked out of the house again. Huh?" He asked.
"Actually he didn't say. I tried to talk to Jackie but she wasn't there." Eric said.
"I know." He replied.
"How do you know?" He asked.
"She bailed me out and dropped all charges." He said.
"So you must be real pissed." He said.
"No I'm not. I probably deserved to be in the jail for what I did to her." He said.
"So you don't blame her then?" He asked.
"No I don't." He said.
"So what are you going to do now?" He asked him.
"Well I thought I would take Valerie to dinner." He said.
"You know that sounds like a great idea. Can Donna and I join you?" He asked.
"Yeah sure why not." Hyde said.
Jackie got ready for dinner; Robert was going to be here soon and she didn't want to make them late for dinner. He truly was a remarkable man. He showed up in his care and helped Jackie out. They got into the car and drove off. They were going out for dinner in Kenosha. Jackie was pleased at his decision to go out of Point Place. She didn't want to be around anyone from Point Place. They were going to a new restaurant in Kenosha. Jackie was actually feeling quite happy.
Valerie, Donna, Eric, and Hyde all got into Hyde's car. They decided to go out to the new restaurant in Kenosha. Hyde thought that it would be best that they do that. He wanted to avoid see a particular young lady.
The drive to the restaurant only took about an hour. They got out of the car and went into the restaurant. The hostess showed them to a table all the way in the corner; they would be totally out of site from everyone.
Valerie, Donna, Eric, and Hyde all came in ten minutes after them. They were escorted to a booth that wasn't too far away from Jackie and Robert. They sat down and the waitress came by with the menus. She then went to Jackie and Robert and did the same exact thing.
"Jackie I really am glad that I've gotten to know you." Robert said.
"Yeah I am glad that I got to know you as well." She said.
"Jackie I have something to ask you." He said.
"What is it?" She asked.
"Jackie, will you marry me?" He asked.
Jackie thought about it and then smiled at him.
"Yes, yes Robert I'll marry you." She said.
She reached over and hugged him. The waitress heard everything and she soon called over her coworkers who came over and crowed the newly engaged couple.
"I wonder what's happening over there?" Donna asked.
"Someone just go engaged." Eric said.
"How do you know?" Hyde asked.
"I heard the waitress tell the hostess." He said.
"Well whoever it is, I wish them the best of luck." Hyde said.
"Hey maybe we should go over there and congratulate them." Valerie said.
"I don't know about that." Hyde said.
"Yeah I agree with Hyde on this one." Eric said.
"Oh come on you guys." Donna and Valerie said.
"NO." The boys yelled at them.
"Please, Please, Please, Please." The begged.
The boys couldn't take it anymore. They gave into the girls demands; they got up out of their seats and walked over to the booth in the corner. They still couldn't see Jackie and Robert. The employees of the restaurant were overshadowing the newly engaged couple. When they were finally able to push through, they were stunned.
"We just wanted to congratulate you on your...oh my God, Jackie!" Donna exclaimed.
Eric looked at her in shock; while Hyde looked at her sadly. Donna looked at her in disgust and Valerie had a smile planted nicely on her face. This was going to be a long night and dinner hadn't even been served yet.
Robert and Jackie got into the car and drove off. He had really been there for her in the past two weeks. She was glad that she had decided to go on a blind date with him. Jackie had become so soar that it had been hard for her to drive. Robert came over frequently to help Jackie get around the town. They arrived at Dr. Peterson's office just in time. The nurse escorted her into the one of the rooms; while Robert took a seat in the waiting room.
Dr. Peterson came into the room and began reading Jackie's file. She looked up at Jackie and noticed that for a woman pregnant more than four months, she really wasn't that big at all.
"Ms. Burkhart, do you want the nurse to get your husband from the waiting room?" She asked.
"That's not my husband. He's just a friend." She said.
"Oh I see." She said.
"Where's your husband Ms. Burkhart?" She asked.
"I don't have a husband; my boyfriend and I broke-up during the summer." She said.
"So where's the father of your baby then?" She asked.
"He's with his fiancé; they're expecting a child in eight months." She said.
"I see." She said.
"Why are you asking me all of these questions?" She asked the doctor.
"Ms. Burkhart it worries me to see a young girl end up pregnant at such a young age. You're not married and you're more than four months pregnant. Not to mention you're not in the best condition for someone who's this far into her pregnancy. How old are you Ms. Burkhart?" She asked.
"I'm 17." She said.
"You're 17; and how is the father?" She asked.
"He's 18." She said.
"Wait a minute, you're still a minor and he slept with you?" She asked.
"Yes but it was a mutual decision." She said.
"It doesn't matter whether or not it was mutual decision. I have to report this to the police." She said.
"No wait you can't do that; I love him." She blurted out on accident.
"Well it's obvious that he doesn't love you." She said.
"Please don't report this to the police." She begged the doctor.
"I'm sorry but I'm required to. I could loose my license if I don't. After the exam I'm going to call the police." She said.
The doctor finished her exam of Jackie and was very unhappy with the results.
"Ms. Burkhart, can you please explain to me why you haven't been to the doctors in months?" She asked.
"I couldn't afford it." She said.
"And you can afford it now?" She asked.
"Yes, I'm working two jobs." She said.
"What about school?" She asked.
"I go to night school; I'm going to be graduating school soon. I took classes in NY. I only need a few more." She said.
"What about after high school?" She asked.
"I'm going to the University of Wisconsin." She said.
"How are you going to pay for it?" She asked.
"I got a scholarship to UW." She said.
"Okay Ms. Burkhart, this is what I have to tell you. Ms. Burkhart, I feel so sorry for you. I feel that you've been taken advantage of. I also want to tell you that I'm concerned about your baby's health. You haven't been eating enough to support the baby. Not to mention the fact that you haven't been taking your prenatal vitamins this whole entire time. I'm going to strengthen the dosage of the vitamins, to make up for lost time, and I'm going to order you to eat more." She said.
"Thank you doctor." She said.
"You're welcome now get going; you have a lot of eating to make up for." She said.
Jackie walked out of the office with Robert just as Donna and Valerie were coming up to the office. She didn't notice them at first she was too busy talking with Robert.
"So the doctor says that you have to eat more?" Robert asked.
"Yeah can you believe it." Jackie said.
"Actually I can; Jackie, I hardly ever see you eat. You know what? We're going out tonight. That way I can make sure that you're eating alright." He said.
"Robert..."
"Hey Jackie." Donna said.
"Oh it's you...hey." Jackie said rudely.
"So how did you're doctor's appointment go?" Valerie asked casually.
"Well, I found out that my baby has a brain unlike yours will." Jackie said.
"Jackie..."
"Oh I'm so sorry Donna. Did I hurt your new best friend's feelings? Don't want to do that again." Jackie said and then walked off with Robert.
"So Jackie did you tell the doctor about the pains in your stomach?" Robert asked.
"No I didn't; I kind of forgot." Jackie said.
"Jackie." He said.
"I'm sorry." She said.
"Just make sure to tell her soon; especially if they get worse." He said.
"Don't worry I will." She said.
"Hey Foreman have you seen my..."
Hyde came up the stairs and was greeted by three officers, Eric, Red, and Kitty.
"Are you Mr. Steven Hyde?" The officer asked.
"Yes I am." He said.
"Mr. Hyde you're under arrest for statutory rape of Ms. Burkhart." The officer said.
Kitty began to cry as they read him his rights and handcuffed him. Red shook his head in disbelief while Eric just stood there. As the cops began to pull away, Donna and Valerie were coming in through the kitchen door.
"What's going on?" They asked.
"Steven's being arrested for statutory rape." Kitty cried.
Donna came over and hugged Kitty, while Valerie began to get real mad. Jackie couldn't have Hyde anymore so she decided to get him arrested. She thought to herself. Well this should finally seal the deal between them she said and then smiled.
Eric grabbed his keys and began to walk out of the door when Red stopped him.
"Where are you going?" Red asked.
"I'm going to see Hyde; I have to help him get out of jail." He said.
"No you will do no such thing." Red said.
"Why not?" He asked.
"Because he needs to take responsibility for his own actions." He said.
"But dad..."
"No Eric let him go." He said.
"Dad I can't; he's my friend." He said.
"Eric I understand; I just don't want you getting mixed up in this mess." He said.
"Dad are you trying to tell me that you don't want me to get hurt." He asked.
"Um...well...oh...just stop acting like a girl." He said and then walked into the other room.
"Eric, why would Jackie do this to him?" Valerie asked.
"I don't know but I'm going to find out." He said.
"Please do Eric." Valerie said in a sorrowful voice.
Eric just looked at her and left. Donna walked with Kitty into the living room; Valerie was all by herself. She couldn't believe it; she didn't have to do anything. No threats or demands. Jackie did it all on her own. She pushed Donna away all on her own and now Hyde was surely going to rid her from his life. Why hadn't she thought of doing this before? Donna came back into the room and startled Valerie.
"Hey I'm sorry that I scared you." Donna said.
"It's okay; so what's up?" She asked.
"Well, I can't believe that Jackie would stoop that low into getting Hyde back." Donna said.
"I know; do you think he'll be able to forgive her now?" She asked.
"If he knows what's good for him then he won't." Donna said.
"Yeah well I for one hope that he doesn't." She said.
"Yeah I know what you mean." Donna said.
"You said that you had something important to tell me." Valerie said.
"Yeah I want to have your baby shower soon." Donna said.
"What about Jackie? Aren't you going to do hers as well?" She asked.
"Actually I'm not helping Jackie with anything again; especially after what just happened." She said.
"Oh okay then." Valerie said.
Eric knocked on her door but no one answered. He knocked harder this time and still no answer. He had forgotten to check the parking lot for her car. He looked and saw nothing she must have been out. He decided to come back later; he had to see Hyde now.
Hyde sat in the cell by himself; the past three weeks had been rotten for him indeed. He hadn't seen her at all and worst of all he had promised Valerie that he would have nothing to do with her anymore; or at least until the baby was born. He wanted so badly to be there for her. He really didn't know how she was doing; the only stuff that he had known about her was whatever Eric decided to tell him. From what he understood, Jackie was becoming really involved with that guy Donna had set her up with. Eric told him about how she was beginning to smile more and more. He told him about her doctor's appointment today. He asked if she wanted him to go but Eric said that she wanted him to stay away as far as possible. It was obvious that she was still mad at him; or he wouldn't be here right now. It was so ironic how only two years ago he went to jail because of her and now look at him again; back in jail because of her. The officer came into his jail cell and told him to gather his stuff. Someone had posted bail for him; when he came out of the cell he saw her standing there. She looked at him, smiled and left.
"Excuse me officer, who posted bail for me?" He asked.
"The young lady you raped; and she decided not to press charges either." He said.
"Thanks." He said.
"If I were her I would have had you in jail for the rest of your life you asshole." He said to him.
Hyde gathered his stuff and was quickly met by Eric.
"So I guess I'm kicked out of the house again. Huh?" He asked.
"Actually he didn't say. I tried to talk to Jackie but she wasn't there." Eric said.
"I know." He replied.
"How do you know?" He asked.
"She bailed me out and dropped all charges." He said.
"So you must be real pissed." He said.
"No I'm not. I probably deserved to be in the jail for what I did to her." He said.
"So you don't blame her then?" He asked.
"No I don't." He said.
"So what are you going to do now?" He asked him.
"Well I thought I would take Valerie to dinner." He said.
"You know that sounds like a great idea. Can Donna and I join you?" He asked.
"Yeah sure why not." Hyde said.
Jackie got ready for dinner; Robert was going to be here soon and she didn't want to make them late for dinner. He truly was a remarkable man. He showed up in his care and helped Jackie out. They got into the car and drove off. They were going out for dinner in Kenosha. Jackie was pleased at his decision to go out of Point Place. She didn't want to be around anyone from Point Place. They were going to a new restaurant in Kenosha. Jackie was actually feeling quite happy.
Valerie, Donna, Eric, and Hyde all got into Hyde's car. They decided to go out to the new restaurant in Kenosha. Hyde thought that it would be best that they do that. He wanted to avoid see a particular young lady.
The drive to the restaurant only took about an hour. They got out of the car and went into the restaurant. The hostess showed them to a table all the way in the corner; they would be totally out of site from everyone.
Valerie, Donna, Eric, and Hyde all came in ten minutes after them. They were escorted to a booth that wasn't too far away from Jackie and Robert. They sat down and the waitress came by with the menus. She then went to Jackie and Robert and did the same exact thing.
"Jackie I really am glad that I've gotten to know you." Robert said.
"Yeah I am glad that I got to know you as well." She said.
"Jackie I have something to ask you." He said.
"What is it?" She asked.
"Jackie, will you marry me?" He asked.
Jackie thought about it and then smiled at him.
"Yes, yes Robert I'll marry you." She said.
She reached over and hugged him. The waitress heard everything and she soon called over her coworkers who came over and crowed the newly engaged couple.
"I wonder what's happening over there?" Donna asked.
"Someone just go engaged." Eric said.
"How do you know?" Hyde asked.
"I heard the waitress tell the hostess." He said.
"Well whoever it is, I wish them the best of luck." Hyde said.
"Hey maybe we should go over there and congratulate them." Valerie said.
"I don't know about that." Hyde said.
"Yeah I agree with Hyde on this one." Eric said.
"Oh come on you guys." Donna and Valerie said.
"NO." The boys yelled at them.
"Please, Please, Please, Please." The begged.
The boys couldn't take it anymore. They gave into the girls demands; they got up out of their seats and walked over to the booth in the corner. They still couldn't see Jackie and Robert. The employees of the restaurant were overshadowing the newly engaged couple. When they were finally able to push through, they were stunned.
"We just wanted to congratulate you on your...oh my God, Jackie!" Donna exclaimed.
Eric looked at her in shock; while Hyde looked at her sadly. Donna looked at her in disgust and Valerie had a smile planted nicely on her face. This was going to be a long night and dinner hadn't even been served yet.