Hyde was struggling with trusting people. He had never really trusted anyone in his life. No one except Forman and Jackie. He trusted Forman because he was like a brother to him. Hyde was still mad Forman ripped him for his treatment of Jackie. How could he pick a girl over his brother?
Jackie was another story. She had been his lover. He had reacted badly to finding her in a hotel room with Kelso. It had been a misunderstanding and he knew that now. But now Jackie was missing and he was divorced sort of the stripper. God he had been so mean to her. He resolved to make amends to them.
Hyde approached Red and said "Red, I need to talk with Jackie. Do you know where she is so I can write her?"
"Steven, write her the letter and I'll mail it. Jackie doesn't want any of you dumbasses to know where she is. You idiots treated her like crap."
"I know and I am trying to make amends. I need to talk with Eric next time he call."
"Well if you are here then we will see if he wants to talk. Ok?"
"Alright Red!"
Hyde left the kitchen and headed for the basement. His sanctuary from the world. He started writing Jackie.
Dear Jackie,
I am sorry I was an asshole to you. I was so mad after the hotel thing I couldn't think straight. Instead of facing my fears I ran away. I was even dumber by marrying or thought I was married to Sam. I wasn't actually married to her. She was still married to someone else. My treatment of you was unacceptable and I am sorry about that. Yes I actually mean that. You are first person I am apologizing to in my life. That is how much you mean to me. I just hope I am not too late!
Steven
Eric called home as scheduled on Saturday.
"Hey Dad!"
"Eric, how are you doing?" It was code that Red used when others where in the room. Red always checked on Jackie.
"Dad everything is good." Code back to tell Red that Jackie was good and to let Jackie know to be quiet.
"Eric, your mother isn't here but Steven wants to talk with you. Do you want to speak with him?"
"Sure Dad. We have to talk eventually. "
Eric waited and heard "Forman?"
"Hyde man how are you?"
"I am good. I wanted to apologize to you for being a dick. I know why I was so mad at you for leaving for Africa. It wasn't right man."
"Hyde its ok man. I know you weren't really mad at me. We're good man!"
"Glad to hear it Forman. I am hoping if I apologize to Jackie, she'll come home. I made a huge mistake with her and I got to get her back."
"Dude! I know how pissed Jackie was at you! I don't think she'll ever give you another shot."
Jackie was listening to Eric and knew the stripper was gone. She was not going back to Hyde. She would never be anyone's second choice.
"Forman, you don't know Jackie like I do. She can't resist me if I turn on the charms."
"Hyde, what happened to your wife?"
"We were never really married. She was still married to someone else."
"Sorry to hear that man. I have to get going man. It's really let over here."
Eric hung up and looked at Jackie. She said "It doesn't matter what he tries, I will never go back to him. I am with you now and forever Eric."
"Forever? I don't mind that at all. I plan on keeping you forever. I am never letting you go Jackie!"
Jackie couldn't believe it but she was still amazed at how Eric always made her feel so loved. She tackled him and began kissing Eric.
Eric couldn't believe his luck of having Jackie fall into his life. She was everything he ever wanted in a girl. She was smart, funny, and sexy as hell. While she was independent she was not a feminist. Jackie caught him staring at her. She didn't mind since he had given her what she wanted. Eric saw her looking up at him with those beautiful eyes.
"Jackie, how did I get you so lucky to have you fall into my life?"
"Eric, I am lucky one. You gave me a chance to find myself. I know we weren't the best of friends back home but I think it was the idiots afraid to have us make an awesome team."
"Ok so we are both lucky. Now let's get some sleep."
