A/n, sorry for the long delay. My laptop died and it took forever for me to get a new one. Here's the next chapter. I'm skipping the funeral. I think we've all had enough tissues used in this story for now. We're taking a slight time jump here. Please read and review. XXXX
"Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday, dear Betsy. Happy birthday to you." The song rang through the Forman' kitchen as they sang happy birthday to Betsy. She turned three. It had been about six months since Kelso and Brooke's deaths. The little girl had adjusted well to living with Eric and Jackie. The two adults had managed to adjust to the situation fairly well to. The first month or so was hard on all of them but finally things seemed to be getting better.
"Blow out your candles, Bets," Jackie instructed.
"Yay!" the little girl cried as she leant over the cake and blew as hard as she could.
"Did you make a wish?" Eric asked. Betsy nodded and bounced on her toes.
"Can we have cake now?" Fez begged. Fez and Betsy started chanting the word cake.
"Yes we can have cake," Kitty told the two excited individuals as she brought out a knife and began cutting slices.
"I have cake, Grandma Kitty?" Betsy questioned. She had both Kelso's and Brooke's parents as grandparents, but Red and Kitty were also like grandparents to her.
"Sure you can, sweetheart. You get the first piece because you're the birthday girl," the mother of two said as she gave one of her Kitty Forman laughs.
"But I want the first piece," Fez whined.
"It's not your birthday, Fez," Donna scolded him.
"When it's your birthday you'll get the first slice of cake," Hyde told him.
"Well fine, I guess," the foreigner said pouting slightly.
"I'll give you the second slice. How about that, Fez?" Kitty said holding out a slice to him.
"Thank you, I love Ms. Kitty's cake," he said diving into the dessert the moment the plate was in his hand.
"Dumbass," Red muttered glaring at Fez.
"That's a dollar for Betsy's college fund, Red," Kitty demanded holding out her hand.
"Oh Kitty," Red said in exasperation.
"No, I won't have that little girl get in trouble at school because she repeats bad language. Now hand over the dollar," his wife said her hands on her hips. Grumbling Red acquiesced. Taking it with a smile, Kitty kissed her husband's cheek before returning to the cake and passing out slices to the rest of the group. XXXX
A few minutes later it was time for Betsy to open her presents.
"Open mine first, please Betsy?" Fez requested.
"Okay, Fezzy," she said beaming. Tearing off the baber she pulled out the box, revealing the gift.
"What is it?" Donna asked. She was holding the camera and she couldn't see it clearly.
"A baby!" Betsy squealed.
"It's a baby doll that looks just like you," Fez said proudly.
"Hold it up so Aunt Donna can get a picture," Hyde told the little girl. Nodding Betsy held up the doll and Donna took the picture.
"What do you say?" Jackie prompted.
"Thank you, Fezzy."
"You're welcome, Betsy. I hope you'l let Fez play with her sometime," the foreigner requested. The three-year-old just gave him a strange look. So did everyone else. Huffing he crossed his arms and sat back in his chair. The rest of the presents were toys and books. Jackie had also gotten her some clothes. Once all the presents had been opened Fez and Betsy ran off to the basement to play with all her new toys. XXXX
All the adults chipped in and helped Kitty clean up.
"I think Betsy had fun today," Donna commented.
"I agree," Kitty said happily.
"I wish Brooke and Kelso could have been here," Hyde said.
"So do I," Jackie said blinking back tears. Reaching out Eric patted her shoulder. Once the living room was cleaned up all the adults sat down and enjoyed a drink. XXXX
Eric and Jackie couldn't stop grinning at each other.
"Okay, you to, what's up with you?" Hyde demanded. Eric grinned at his adoptive brother before speaking.
"Last night I asked Jackie to marry me."
"And?" Kitty asked breathlessly.
"I said yes," Jackie replied. Thrusting out her left hand she showed her the ring.
"Oh, it's beautiful," Kitty gushed. "Welcome to the family. I mean you've always been a part of this family, but now it's going to be official, official," Kitty said.
"Thank you, Mrs. Forman," Jackie said sweetly.
"None of that Mrs. Forman stuff. You're going to be my daughter-in-law, call me Mom."
"Okay, thanks, Mom," Jackie said sweetly.
"You're very welcome, well this calls for champagne," she said rushing for a bottle and some glasses. These last six months had been tough but it finally looked like they were getting a great deal easier.
TBC?
A/n, I have some ideas for this story, but am open to what my reader's want to see. Drop me a PM or a review and let me know what you want. Thanks!