Okay so this story picks up at the end of season 7 but with a few changes. Season 8 is changed almost completely. Jackie left for Chicago and Hyde got drunk and went after Jackie a few days later. But Kelso never said the comment about them doing it, instead Hyde walked in just as Kelso walked out of the shower complaining about the water pressure. Hyde assumed they had slept together and left. He went to Vegas where he drunkenly used the ring he was going to propose to Jackie with and married Sam. Jackie returned home a day or so before Hyde because she was really worried that he disappeared and she had quite a bit to explain. Hyde comes home with Sam and Jackie leaves stunned and heart-broken. Hyde decides to try and work things out with Sam rather than admit to Jackie he was wrong. Before Kelso leaves to be with his baby and Brooke he makes Jackie promise to talk with Hyde. When Jackie finally gets Hyde alone, only heated words are exchanged and she leaves again for Chicago. In Jackie's absence Donna and Sam have grown close which pleases both Hyde and Eric because Sam has taught Donna some new "moves." Fez is upset about Kelso and Jackie leaving and writes them both once a week updating them about what's been going on in Point Place with the remains of the gang. Jackie writes back every so often and Kelso sends pictures of the baby. Things are going fine until one evening Fez comes into the basement with a new Jackie letter.

Fez: My princess has written yet again!

Eric: Oh, well if it's another three-page letter detailing her new outfits then I'm afraid there are chores to do.

Fez: But she needed those clothes to seem professional at work, she painted a very clear picture…I can just imagine her taking it all off…

Sam: Fez, you need a girlfriend. And Jackie needs a life.

Donna: Yeah, doesn't she even have any friends up there?

Sam: No wonder she wanted you back baby!

Hyde: Whatever.

Hyde sat on his chair alone. Sam had stopped sitting on his lap about a month ago and neither seemed to mind. He liked hearing those letters. He'd thought about writing her a few times himself but knew he couldn't. Hyde really was sorry how things had turned out but he figured that she had gotten pretty much what she had wanted. She was in Chicago and often times shopping. She didn't really ever mention any friends though but she never was that easy to get along with. Sam had pretty much replaced Jackie and everyone seemed pretty pleased except for Fez and Kelso was gone. He liked Sam too, but that was just it, he liked her. It was refreshing for a while to not have such a deep connection with another person and without Jackie around he was beginning to forget what it felt like to love someone.

Fez: Yes it is your 'whatever's that made her leave you son-of-a-bitch! Ahem! Now, here it is:

Dear Fez,

Sorry it took me so long to write again…Thank you so much for the good luck! I got the job! I am so excited! My boss is so great, he introduced me to all the newscasters and the other unimportant little people that do the work. I went out for some drinks with one of the reporters that night (don't worry, I didn't drink with them) and well…now I have newscaster boyfriend, Brad! We've been together for almost 3 weeks now. He loves kids and can't wait to start a family already! He has taken me all over the city and he can get into all these behind the scenes places. It's so cool. Last night we went to this fancy dinner party and all these famous people were there! John Travolta even bought me a drink! (Brad wasn't too happy about it so we left…but I still have bragging rights!) Someday soon you guys will all have to come up for a concert because he has BACKSTAGE passes! Tell everyone not to get too jealous! Also tell Mrs. Foreman I'm sorry but Brad wants me to go to his cabin for Thanksgiving. I miss you! Send my love!

Jackie

Fez: Awww…this letter would be horrible if not for the backstage passes and the candy she sent with it.

Donna: Hey I can get backstage passes too!

Eric: Yes, we all know Hot Donna.

Sam: Well, it's about damn time she moved on, now if she comes back she won't be such a whiny bitch! Oh wait…Donna you said she was always that way. Burn!

Hyde: Sam, you can't burn someone if they're not here to receive it.

Eric: Damn. Now my mom has one more reason to drink this Thanksgiving.

Fez: Actually she has two more reasons. Kelso is coming home!

Sam: That hot guy? Really? When's he coming?

Fez: Well, he's coming next week but he's staying with Jackie for a few days before coming home.

Hyde: And Brad thought a guy buying Jackie a drink was bad, wait till he sees Kelso feel her ass when he says hello.

Jackie had mentioned that her friend was coming to stay for a few days before Thanksgiving to Brad but he was going to be out of town so she avoided an interrogation. He thought it would be one of her cheer girl friends. Why bother with details? Brad was always so jealous of other guys, but he claims it was just that he had never been so passionate about anyone before. Besides with Jackie being pregnant and all, he was just being protective. That's right, Jackie is pregnant. You want the back story: She left Point Place after finding out to have some time to think. After Hyde got drunk she was even more upset. Kelso came when she called crying at night, she figured he might have something valuable to say since he was having a baby soon too. He came and after crying on his shoulder she got sick allover him. He went for a shower and that's when Hyde walked in.

She moved home to tell Steven everything but was so hurt by him that she decided her and the baby would be fine on their own, maybe when the baby actually came they would work something out. But it was too painful still. She was brooding for most of the time when she was in Chicago but somehow managed to land the job. Brad had offered to buy her a drink and she just burst out telling him the whole sob story. He took her hand and was very sweet, almost too sweet. Since then, he's never allowed her to leave his side. It was sweet at first but, now it just made her jumpy. Whenever he flew off the handlebars and she got mad he would burst out in a temper and then come back with a dozen roses and a new diamond encrusted piece for either her or the baby. Problem was that she never knew exactly what would set him off, like when he saw her writing the letter, he actually shoved her off the chair. It was an accident, of course, he was just upset that she was writing other people instead of talking to him. What she hadn't told Fez about the Travolta incident was that Brad had slammed her wrist in the door and broken it. She had never seen a person more sorry than he was. But somehow she couldn't let go of the feeling that it wasn't just an accident. He was so caring other times though that it seemed pointless to doubt his sincerity. Nonetheless she was happy he would be out of town when Kelso came.

Hyde was partially relieved that Jackie had found someone new that could actually afford to keep her happy but at the same time he was disappointed. He knew that they shared something deeper than what she had ever felt before, that their relationship hadn't been shallow. He wanted to yell at her for what she had traded their relationship in for but he could no sooner admit his feelings to her than he could to turn back time. Still something seemed off about this guy, he actually had the power to make Jackie leave a party with John Travolta? Maybe they were in love but so had they once upon a time and Jackie wouldn't have left that party it were him that asked her to leave.

Kelso arrived at night and took a taxi over to Jackie's new apartment (basically it's Brad's apartment). Kelso was excited to be back in the Midwest to see everyone but especially wanted to see Jackie. He still loved her very much, but only as a friend, and when he had left she was in a bad place. He wanted to have the whole gang back together but knew that Jackie wouldn't go back to the basement unless she had to. So, in order to see Jackie he had to make a private trip but some Jackie was better than no Jackie. When he reached the complex he couldn't believe it, she lived at one the swankiest places in Chicago! He buzzed up the stairs and Jackie let him in. She was so excited to see him that she couldn't wait until he came to the door, she met him in the hall.

Jackie: Michael!

Michael and Jackie embrace and as usual his hands give her rear a familiar pat. Jackie giggles and leans up to kiss him on the cheek before pulling away with a tear in her eye.

Jackie: Oh Michael, I missed you so much! Come on, I want to show you my apartment.

Jackie led him in by the hand and showed him around. Afterwards they sat out on the balcony.

Jackie: How are things with Brooke?

Michael: Great, we're actually getting along really well living together. So who's this Brad guy?

Jackie's eyes immediately drifted over the skyline and she grabbed her wrist.

Jackie: Things are going alright, I mean he's just so different that it's complicated sometimes. He's been really stressed at work lately though. He's working now actually. He should be home sometime tomorrow night. (Pause) So, you're leaving tomorrow at like 2 right?

Kelso: Well, I think so. (Pause) Jackie, I'm going to tell Hyde.

Jackie: What? Michael it is not your news to tell! I am just getting settled into this new life. Brad is fine with the fact that I'm pregnant. He actually wants to be a father, which is way more than I can for Steven!

Kelso: That's great Jackie, except Brad's not going to be the dad. And you never even gave Steven a chance. Maybe now that you have Brad around it will be easier to tell Steven.

Jackie: Maybe…but Michael, it's just too soon. I'm not even showing yet! Can you just keep the secret a little bit longer? I just don't want to ruin Thanksgiving.

Kelso: Alright. (sigh) So what is there to do in Chicago?

Jackie took Kelso to a nightclub that played jazz music and the two of them danced and talked like old times. It was so much fun to relax for an evening that Jackie lost track of time. She was leaning into him and laughing at his stories. Suddenly a hand grabbed her arm hard and she winced turning around.

Brad: What the fuck is going on?

Jackie's face paled instantly.

Jackie: Brad, wha-what are you doing home?

Kelso held out his hand: Oh, you're Brad?

Brad: Yes, I'm her boyfriend Brad. Or atleast I thought I was.

Brad lets go of Jackie and forcefully pushes her into Kelso.

Brad: Have fun taking out the trash.

Jackie sighs heavily and turns to Kelso who seems appalled.

Jackie: He's really just very insecure. I have to go talk to him. Why don't you stay at the hotel across the street and come by tomorrow at 10?

Kelso: But Jackie…

Jackie: Please?

Kelso: Jackie—

Jackie: He's good for the baby.

Kelso: Alright, I'll see you tomorrow.

The next day at Point Place, the Foreman house smelled of turkey and pies. It was fabulous! The gang, minus Sam, was down in the basement and Fez was counting down the time until Kelso arrived.

Fez: It is 4:15, Kelso should be here!

Hyde: Calm down little buddy, maybe he and Jackie just did some 'reminiscing' in Chicago.

Donna: Hey, speaking of…that…where is Sam?

Hyde: She split.

Eric: What? She ditched you!

Hyde: No, it was mutual. We're getting divorced and she just didn't feel like dealing with another Foreman family holiday.

Kitty calls from upstairs for some help and Donna and Eric leave the suddenly awkward room. Fez makes some excuse about candy and leaves too.

The basement door creaked open and Kelso poked his head in apprehensively looking around.

Hyde: Hey Kelso man!

Kelso: Shhhh! Are you the only one here now?

Hyde: Yeah why?

Kelso: I need a place to put her.

Kelso walked in to reveal he was holding a sleeping form.

Hyde: Jackie?

The form didn't stir.

Kelso: Shhh! Man, she passed out on the drive. She's exhausted.

Hyde opened his door for Kelso to walk through. He set her down on the bed and Hyde gasped.

Hyde: What the hell happened to her?

Kelso pulled aside Jackie's hair to reveal a black eye, swollen cheek, and fat lip. Hyde also took in the bruises around her neck and arms. Jackie stirred slightly and wincing took in a deep breath.

Kelso touched her hair lightly: Shhh…Jackie it's okay. You're with me at the Foreman's. Go back to sleep.

Sleepily Jackie nodded and fell back asleep.

Hyde and Kelso walked out of the room.

Kelso: I need to talk to Mrs. Foreman, she's like a doctor lady right?

Hyde: Nurse. (Pause) Has she been looked at yet by a doctor or something?

Kelso: Ambulance came this morning after I got there, he'd been gone about a half hour and she was unconscious. They said she should be alright but they're not sure about…

Hyde: What?

Kelso: I gotta go get Kitty.

Hyde held out his arm to stop him.

Hyde: Who did this?

Kelso: Brad. (pause) Listen I'll explain later what I can but right now, she needs something for the pain that won't hurt the baby.

Shit! Kelso hadn't meant to say anything but…there it was.

Hyde: What?

Kelso: I gotta go. Mrs. Foreman!