Authors Note: God it's been a while. Things have been wicked crazy around here ever since my birthday. Yep i'm 20 now. It's a weird age mostly because i have no idea what to do with myself. LOL. Ne ways so there are only two more chapters left. I ended this chapter a little sooner than i wanted because i just didnt want to make it too long. So i added another chapter so i could have more time to get things together. Anyways i also have a new idea for a story but i'm going to have to get rid of a story that i've decided not to do anymore before i do that. Also i'm thinking about not writing anymore. I havent been getting very many reviews on any of my stories anymore and it makes me not want to put them up here. I love the regular reviews that i do get and i'll always cherish them but i'm starting to think that their isnt a point because no one gives you the feedback you need. I'll have to think about it and see what i want to do but i'm leaning towards not doing any more stories.

Anyways the song in this is called 'The Real Thing' by Gwen Stefani. Enjoy and as always please review.

Chapter Seventeen: The Real Thing

"She's awake though?" Hyde asked as he stared at the doctor who was looking after his wife.

"Yes Mr. Hyde she's awake, alert and responsive."

"Does she remember anything?"

"Yes she remembers everything. Now go see her." The doctor said as he ushered Hyde over to the door.

He stood in the doorway just staring in as if trying to draw strength to make the journey to her bed side. After a few minutes he took a deep breath and walked over. He stared down at her as she finally realized he was there.

"Jackie," He said quietly as she smiled at him.

"Steven,"

Hyde fell to the bed beside her and pulled her into his arms.

"Oh honey it's alright." Jackie said as she held Hyde.

"God I just can't believe it." He said as he pulled away and stared at her.

"I'm sorry Steven."

"No it's alright baby. I'm just glad you're alright."

"I tried to hard to protect our baby and in the end I failed."

"No you didn't Jackie. He's fine. He's healthy and he's perfect."

"He's perfect?" Jackie asked as Hyde nodded.

"He's…Jackie we did great. Our son is wonderful."

"I've already missed so much."

"And you'll make up for it."

"I'll never leave him again."

"I know you won't." Hyde said as he smiled at Jackie.

"Steven,"

"Yeah baby."

"When I was sleeping…did you sing to me?"

"Yeah, it was the first night that William was off the ventilators and I came in here with him. I sang sleeping with Giants…I remembered how much you loved that song."

"William?"

"That's what I named him. I thought that's what we decided."

"It's fine…I love it." Jackie said as Hyde kissed her forehead.

"You heard me singing?"

"Yeah, when I was dreaming I heard it and I tried so hard to find you, but I couldn't."

"What'd you dream about?"

"You wouldn't believe me if I told you."

"Try me."

"Steven, do you know what your true purpose is?"

"Yeah I think I do. Why?"

"I had a dream and Red was there."

"Eric's father?"

"Yeah he guided me back. He gave me choice to either go to wherever, without ever finishing my life or to come back here."

"What'd he tell you?"

"He showed me so much. And I learned your purpose."

"My purpose huh?"

"Yeah…your always saving us…all of us."

"And that's my purpose…to protect those I love."

"Yeah…"

"Makes sense now doesn't it."

"It does." Jackie said as Hyde squeezed her hand.

3 weeks later…

"So you're going to be fine by yourself all day?" Hyde asked as Jackie got out of bed.

"Yes I'll be fine. William is sleeping so I'm going to get some things put away." Jackie said as she walked over to Hyde and wrapped her arms around his waist.

"Alright…yeah I guess finally moving in isn't a bad idea." Hyde said as Jackie laughed.

"Nope it really isn't, now go before you're late."

"Yes, ma'am, I love you Jackie." Hyde said as Jackie smiled at him.

"I love you too baby."

Hyde left and Jackie quietly got dressed before she started going through the boxes of her things. She decided to put a few things in the closet, so she started moving some of Hyde's things around when a box fell off a shelf.

"What's this?" She said as she opened it and found a bunch of the things she gave him inside. "It's his Jackie box." She said as she rummaged through the things until she found a tiny little black box that made her heart stop. She slowly opened it and lightly ran her finger against the diamond. "My engagement ring," She said as she stared at it and a tear fell from her eye. Suddenly she shut the box and quickly got up. She ran to the phone and dialed Donna's phone number.

"Hello," Donna said on the other end.

"Donna it's Jackie, listen I just came up with the greatest idea and I need your help."

Hyde walked in the house and quietly shut the door. He looked around with a smile on his face as he took notice of the disaster area that was his home. He walked around picking up the trash and pillows as he thought about everything that had changed in his life since Jackie and William had moved in. It wasn't perfect but it was everything to him. Once he'd gotten all the trash and thing thrown or put away he decided to go looking for Jackie. He'd done some thinking about their future and he watned to run a few things by her and see what she thought about them.

"Doll," Hyde called as he walked into their bedroom.

"Shh I just got him to sleep." Jackie said as she gently laid William down in his crib.

"Oh okay, I straightened up the living room."

"Oh thanks baby. I was going to go down there and do that but William got a little fussy."

"It's fine. So did you get your stuff put away?"

"Yeah I did." Jackie said as she walked over to Hyde and quietly led him out of the room.

"That's good. So I have something to tell you."

"Really? Well tell me."

"Well uh Nick is getting married."

"What? To who?"

"My ex actually…Monica…they were friends before but now they're actually getting married."

"That's great Steven. Awe I'm really happy for them."

"Me too…I mean marriage is great or so I've been told."

"Yeah it's great but it's not for everyone."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that some people are just built for marriage and some people are just meant to be with someone without all that paperwork and the name change."

"Uh yeah I guess so."

"Yeah like me."

"Wait what?"

"Yeah I mean I don't think marriage is for me."

"You don't? But I always thought you wanted to get married."

"That was before William…now I'm content with what I've got. With whom I've got." Jackie said as she wrapped her arms around Hyde's waist.

"Same here doll."

"I love you Steven." Jackie said as she leaned up and kissed Hyde.

"I love you too doll," Hyde said as he pulled her into a hug as a frown appeared on his face.

"Steven," Jackie said as she ran into the bedroom and jumped on her sleeping boyfriend.

"Jackie what's up?" Hyde said as he slowly sat up and looked her.

"I got asked to perform at the VMAs again."

"Are you serious?"

"Yes, oh god I'm so excited." Jackie said as she smiled at Hyde who cupped her face in his hands.

"I'm proud of you Jackie."

"Thanks Steven."

"So what are you going to sing?"

"Actually I'm working on something new and I think I'm going to debut it there."

"Really? Well can I hear it?"

"Actually I want to keep it to myself for a while."

"Alright…but if you need,"

"I know baby." Jackie said as she leaned forward and kissed Hyde.

"So when is it?"

"Next month so I'm going to be working a lot."

"Will and I will be fine." Hyde said as he smiled at her.

"Are you sure?"

"Yes, I promise I've got it all taken care of."

"Alright." Jackie said as she smiled at him. "What would I do without you?"

"Well you won't have Will to worry about."

"True," Jackie said as she laughed.

One Month Later…

"One year ago our next performer came on this stage and surprised us all, and tonight she's back. Ladies and Gentlemen I give you Jackie!" the announcer said as the music slowly began to play and the stage got dark. Jackie walked out onto the stage until the stage lights came onto her playing the keyboard. Suddenly she began singing, and another girl began playing the keyboard.

I've seen your face a thousand times
Have all your stories memorized
I've kissed your lips a million ways
But I still love to have you around

I've held you too many times to count
I think I know you inside out
And we're together most days
But I still love to have you around

You're the one I want and it's not just phase
You're the one I trust, our love is the real thing

Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I'm happiest when we spend time

You're a salty water ocean wave
You knock me down, you kiss my face
I know the storms will always come
But I still love to have you around

Heaven knows what will come next
So emotional, you're so complex
A rollercoaster built to crash
But I still love to have you around

You're the one I want and it's not just phase
You're the one I trust, our love is the real thing
Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I'm happiest when we spend time (it's only you and I)

It's you there when I close my eyes
And you in the morning
I never thought you'd still be mine
Or I'd really need to have you around

Don't go away
My love (my love)
I want you to stay
In my life
Don't go away
My lover (my love)
I need you, you're my love supply

Don't go away
My love (you're my love supply)
I want you to stay
In my life (every day, every night)
Don't go away
My love (you're my love supply)
I need you, you're my love supply

Jackie smiled as the crowd went wild, "Okay so um I sort of need to do something…something that…oh well Steven could you come up here please?" Jackie asked as Hyde looked over at Eric and Donna who told him to get up there. Hyde slowly stood up and began walking up to the stage as the crowd continued to cheer.

"What's up?" Hyde asked quietly as Jackie smiled and took his hand.

"Steven…I love you…I love you so much and you mean the world to me. And since you've done this for me it's only fair that I do the same for you."

"Jackie what are you?"

"Steven will you marry me?" Jackie asked as Hyde stared at her.

The crowd got silent as they waited for Hyde's answer.

Hyde looked around then looked back down at Jackie as a laugh escaped from his lips. Jackie smiled at him as he pulled her to him and crushed his lips against hers. The crowd went wild as Hyde pulled away from Jackie and whispered the answer she most wanted to hear into her ear.

"Well what do you know she amazed us again." The announcer said as he came back on stage and announced a commercial break.

Jackie took Hyde's hand in hers as they sat back in their seats while the rest of the awards show was going on.

"Alright and the winner is," Pete Wentz said as he opened the envelope and showed his fellow band mate, Patrick, "The High!" Pete yelled as the guys got up and began hugging each other before making their way up to the stage. The guys accepted their award as they shook hands with the two men who had been their inspiration for so many years before Hyde walked over to the microphone to do the thanks you.

"Wow didn't expect that to happen. First of all we'd like to thank our families who have stood by us through everything and our team that's been there for us through everything. We'd like to thank all of our producers and directors for their inspiration and their guidance. And most of all we'd like to thank you. Because without you we wouldn't be where we are today." Hyde said as he smiled before he slowly began to walk away before turning around quickly adding, "Oh and just so you know I said yes." He said with a smile before walking off the stage with the rest of the band.

A/N: Yeah sorry left it at a weird point. Dont worry the wedding is in the next chapter and so is something else i need to tie up. Then the epilogue, which i set up for a sequel...sort of. ne ways please review.