CH-7-Christmas Surprise

Jackie stormed out of the Christmas party with tears in her eyes realizing that Hyde really truly didn't want to be with her as much as she thought. She wanted to know what she had done wrong that he would make him think that life with her would be crap. She was half way to her car when she felt a presence behind her. Slowly she turned around and noticed a drunk looking man standing behind her.

Man: Hey pretty lady. I saw you fighting with your little boyfriend back there. I wanted to know if you were ok.

J: I'm fine. You can go now.

Man: Are you sure? You seemed pretty upset.

J: Look sir. I'm fine really…I'm just leaving.

Man: Going home alone? A pretty girl like you shouldn't have to go home all alone. Why don't I come with you. (He said stepping towards her)

J: No really. I'm fine.

She turned to get in the car as fast as she could but her hands were shaking in fear when she felt him get closer and take the keys from her.

Man: I'll even drive, now that I have your keys.

J: No really…just give them back.

Man: I can't do that-

H: Is there a problem here?

J: Steven.

Man: Oh the boyfriend…I uh…I was just gonna take your little girl here home. You know I didn't like the idea of her going home all my her self.

H: She's a big girl buddy she can handle it. So step away from her car right now.

Man: Or what? (He said draping his arm around Jackie and kissing her cheek) I think she likes me.

J: Steven.

H: Just relax Jackie. This guy is going to leave you alone don't you worry.

Man: Now why would I leave a pretty little chick like her just because a kid like you told me to?

H: Cuz your about to meet my fist.

He slammed his fist into the guys nose and Jackie slipped away from his grasp and tried to get as far away from them as possible. She watched in horror as Hyde beat the guy over and over again until he wasn't moving.

J: Oh my God. Steven…

H: Jacks. (He ran over to her) Are you ok?

J: Yeah…yeah I'm fine. I just…is he…?

H: No…he's just drunk and stuff. He's fine…

J: I uh…what…why did you come out here?

H: I wanted to apologize to you…about our fight and I just-

J: Steven…(Her eyes welled up with tears and he pulled her to him) I was so scared…

H: It's ok. He can't hurt you now.

Kelso came running outside in hopes of finding Hyde and then looked at the scene before him confused.

K: Hey man…is uh…is everything ok?

H: This creep was all over Jackie.

K: Is he?

H: No. He's alive but since you're a cop you wanna get him out of here?

K: Yeah I'll go get my cuffs.

H: Thanks man.

K: You ok Jackie?

J: Yeah Michael I'm fine.

K: Alright…I'll be right back.

Jackie pulled away from Hyde and sat down on the curb putting her head in her hands taking a deep breathe.

J: Shit.

H: Jackie…its ok now. Alright? Your safe.

J: Steven what if you hadn't come out here? What if he had taken me home and…and-

H: He didn't. (He knelt down in front of her and made her look him in the eye) He didn't ok? That's all that matters.

J: (She closed her eyes tightly) I'm so tired Steven. Take me home please?

H: Yeah. Come on once Kelso gets back he'll take him to the station and I'll take you back to Donna's.

J: No…can I just…can I stay with you? Please Steven?

H: Yeah of course.

K: Alright man. I'm gonna take him down to the station. I might have to call you guys tomorrow or something to come in and answer some questions.

H: Ok. Thanks man.

K: No problem. Just take Jackie home and I'll let everyone know where you went.

H: Thanks.

K: Hang in there Jackie.

She smiled weakly at him and handed her keys to Hyde who took her back to the Foreman's. They silently walked into the basement neither of them knowing what to say. No one was home yet so they had the house to themselves. Hyde looked over at Jackie who seemed completely torn, and he knew it wasn't just because of the man in the parking lot. He knew that his lack of caring had something to do with it and that killed him. He took her hand and pulled her towards him but she was stiff in his arms.

H: Jackie…you uh…you want to take a shower before bed or something?

J: Yeah…

H: Ok come on…

Hyde grabbed some towels from his room and walked back out to the basement and took Jackie's hand. She slowly stripped in front of him and he took his cloths off too.

J: What are you doing?

H: I'm going to come in with you.

J: Steven I don't-

H: No…its not like that. Just…come on.

He turned on the water and helped her in the shower and followed her in. He stood behind her and took her favorite shampoo and began washing her hair slowly scratching at her scalp to soothe her. She closed her eyes and relaxed against him.

H: There you go baby…just relax.

He rinsed her hair and took the bar of soap and slowly began to wash her body. He rubbed her shoulders because her muscles were so tight and he felt her relax even more into him. He continued to rub her body just to relax her in a non sexual way just to let her know that he was there. The hot water washed over them and she turned in his arms to stare at him. She wrapped her arms around his waist and held him close to her and cried in his arms.

H: Oh baby…I'm so sorry. If we hadn't of had our fight than you wouldn't have been out their all alone.

J: Steven what did I do wrong? Why don't you love me?

H: Jackie…I do love you.

J: But you said life with me would be crap.

H: I didn't mean it like that.

J: But-

H: Jackie. I love you ok? I do…and I'm sorry about our fight but, lets just…lets just be happy that nothing happened tonight ok?

J: Ok.

H: Come on…the water is getting cold.

They got out of the shower and dried off, Hyde gave Jackie some of his pajamas and they got into bed together. He wrapped his arms around her from behind and held her close to him even though she didn't seem to hold onto him like she normally did. It was like she was just lying their and was completely unhappy. He had know idea what to do but he was hoping his stupidity wouldn't push Jackie away.

H: Goodnight Doll face.

J: Yeah. Night Steven.

He winched when she said it because whenever he would call her doll face she would call him Puddin Pop. And although he claimed he hated the name, he hated not having her say it. He knew she had fallen asleep after about a half hour, but he couldn't fall asleep at all. He was just to afraid she was slipping away from him