CH-9-The Necklace

A week later the gang had all gone to the Packers game. Everyone was gone from the driveway leaving Jackie and Hyde alone. He had offered to drive her home but she politely declined. He was about to walk back into the house when Jackie stopped him.

J: Steven?

H: Yeah?

He said turning to look at her hopefully.

J: I just…I wanted to give this back to you.

She reached behind her neck and unclasped the necklace. At the moment he heard the click of the clasp his heart was aching. He remembered her words when he had given it to her. "Steven…as long as I wear this it means that I love you." He knew, that any chance of getting back together with her now was gone.

H: Oh…

J: I mean…you know now that were not together anymore I just figured…

H: Yeah…yeah ok.

J: You could probably bring it back. It's just as you gave it to me. I wanted to take care of it cuz I loved it so much.

H: You can…you can keep it you know.

J: No…(She smiled sadly) I don't want it anymore.

He knew it was more like she didn't want him anymore.

J: If you don't want to bring it back…you could just…give it to someone else…you know some other girl. I'm sure your dating and all.

H: What? No Jackie I'm not dating anyone.

J: Oh…

H: And I would never give you give it to another girl. I bought it for you.

J: Oh…ok. Just a thought.

H: Not a very good one.

J: Ok sorry Steven. Kill me for saying it!

H: Jackie how could you think I would give it to another girl or even be dating another girl? We just broke up.

J: I'm sorry.

H: Is that what you think of me?

J: No…I'm sorry.

H: Does that mean you are dating someone?

J: No. Of course not.

H: Look just…please don't give this back to me.

J: Steven I don't want it.

H: But…just…please. Just put it somewhere please.

J: Steven no.

H: Jackie please.

J: I don't understand why your getting so upset about this. Were not together anymore so I just don't want to keep your gift anymore.

H: Please.

J: Steven what is it?

H: Do you remember what you said to me when I gave this to you?

J: What? No…
He stared at her for a moment begging her to understand what he was trying to say and then it clicked. "Steven…as long as I wear this it means that I love you."

J: Oh…

H: Yeah so please…please don't give it back to me.

J: I'm sorry Steven…I shouldn't have said that.

H: What?

J: Just take it please.

H: No.

J: Steven.

H: Jackie no.

J: (She sighed) I have to go home. So just…do whatever you want with this.

She placed the necklace on the hood of the Vista Cruiser and looked back at Hyde. He seemed completely lost and sad. Her heart broke for him but she knew that she couldn't back down. She needed him to understand that she wanted a future with him. She knew he loved her, but she wasn't sure if he loved her enough to stay with her forever.

J: Goodnight Steven.

H: Jackie-

But she was gone…she had left him alone yet again and broken his heart into a million pieces. He knew that it was his own fault but wanted to have her back with him. With her taking off the necklace it had sealed the deal, they were done. Unless he could find a way back to her heart. But he was to stubborn and angry and hurt to find away.

R: Steven? Are you ok son?

H: What? Oh Red…hey…yeah sorry.

R: Whoa…nice necklace.

H: Yeah I uh…I bought it for Jackie before…

R: Yeah…I heard about you two…I'm sorry about that.

H: Me too.

R: But I think you two crazy kids are meant to be together. You'll find a way back to each other. I know it.

H: When?

R: (He smiled at him) Time will only tell son.

H: So I just have to wait?

R: Yeah…I think Jackie just needs her space now. She's not as strong as she lets up to be. After she has time to think it over, she'll realize she still wants you.

H: She said as long as she wore this necklace she would love me.

R: Ouch…

H: Yeah…

R: Well hold onto that necklace son…I think that someday soon…she'll be wearing it again.

H: I sure hope so.

R: Good…now come on inside and have a beer with me.

H: (He smiled) Sounds good Red. Thanks

R: Anytime son. Anytime.