Authors Note: Thanks so much to those of you who reviewed. And those of you who didnt get the chance that's alright. I wanted to get this chapter out today so that i wouldnt just leave you hanging. Anyway this chapter is the funeral. Little side note. Randy isnt around because well you'll find out in this chapter and later in the next. As for Hyde's sudden feelings those two will be explained. They're even a little surprising to him. This chapter was also very hard to write. I didnt know what i wanted them to say at the funeral so i just went with whatever came out. So if it sounds lame well you know why. Anyways i hope you enjoy it and let me know what you think.

Warning: Mild Sex Scene towards the end.

Chapter Seven: A Hero Dies Tonight

Hyde stared at the door as he sat on Eric's old bed, dressed in his old black suit and one of the ties that his biological father had given him as a birthday present a few years back. He continued to stare at the door even after she's opened it and was staring back at him. She slowly walked over to him as he finally noticed her, in her black dress and black heels, and looked up at her. She stopped in front of him as he kept looking at her almost trying to get her to say something to help ease some of their mutual pain away. She wrapped her arms around him as he pressed his head to her stomach, trying to seek the comfort that he realized earlier that only she could bring. Jackie gasped when she heard him begin to cry and quickly fell to her knees. She held onto him as he cried his eyes out for the first time since his adoptive father had passed on. Once he'd cried all the tears he felt he was going to cry away he pulled away from her slightly and she wiped the tears away with the her thumbs. He lifted his hands to cup her face and leaned forward until he'd crushed his lips against hers. They kissed for a few moments before quickly pulling away and looking as far away from each other as they possibly could. Hyde, as if to avoid the awkwardness of the situation, quickly stood up and pulled her with him. Together they stood near the door as if they were both afraid that walking through that door would hurt them both before they finally joined hands and left the room.

Eric and Donna were standing in the kitchen when the two of them walked in the room only to be followed shortly after by Kitty. She looked at her two sons and tears came to her eyes. They were her strength through all of this and they knew it. Kitty slowly nodded at Hyde as if to tell him that it was time. She began walking to the door but stopped when she felt Hyde and Eric take her hands in theirs. Her two sons had come to rescue just as she had always thought they would. Together Eric and Hyde walked their mother out the door as Jackie and Donna followed.

Once they'd gotten to the church Kitty sat down with Eric and Donna on her left side and Hyde and Jackie on her right. Fez and Laurie had opted to sit next to Jackie as well as Kelso and his family. The whole group never once said a word to each other. They only shared sympathetic glances here and there but they all knew that the pain was too much to put into words and not a single comforting phrase could ease any of it. Once the church had been full and the funeral ceremony was begun the priest, who was also a friend of Red's, asked if there was anyone who wanted to say a few words.

At first no one stood up until finally Jackie slowly rose and made her way to the front of the church as everyone's eyes were on her. "My…my name is Jackie Burkhart and I'm one of Red's 'children'," Jackie said as her voice came out hoarse sounding from lack of use, "When my parents left me alone in my house Red was the one who took me in. He and Kitty took care of me and helped me become to person that I am today. I'll always remember the lessons that Red taught me, like how change a spark pull or the oil. Or just how the inside of a car works, he was more of a father to me than my own. And I will miss him so much. He was one of the best and he will be forever missed." Jackie said as the tears fell and she slowly walked back to her seat.

Once she was seated again Hyde rose from his seat and made his way to the front of the church. "Today is a sad day. It's sad because Red is no longer with us. Though he put up this front that he didn't care and that he was too hard ass to give a damn we all knew better. Red loved all of his 'kids' from the idiot who ate glue on a regular basis to the moron foreign kid who married his daughter. He loved all of us. Red was a great man and he was my hero. He helped me when I needed it the most and believe in me when I didn't think anyone else did. He was my father in more ways that one and he was the best one I'd ever had. So today we say goodbye to someone who changed my life and lives of my friends and my family. Red you will be forever missed, may you find peace wherever you are." Hyde said as he nodded then walked back to his seat.

Finally Eric rose and made his way to the front to say his peace. "All my life my father has been riding me to do better…to not be such a dumbass. But deep down I always knew that no matter what I could always count on him. Even if it was just to throw a random dumbass out there or a foot in my ass comment I always knew he'd be around. But when I found out that he had cancer…I realized he wouldn't be there forever. And that thought really hurt. Because my dad was always such a constant in my life…I always knew that he'd be there. Now he's gone…and though he wont be here to call me all of those things or say those comments that we always knew were coming…I'll always remember them and I know he'll be saying them from wherever he is. So dad may you rest in peace and may you always know that I loved you and that I'll miss you." Eric said as he looked at the coffin then walked back to his seat. The priest walked back to the front as Kitty took both her sons hands in hers and the tears that fell from her eyes suddenly began falling from theirs as well.

Jackie and Hyde walked in the house never once really looking at each other as they quietly walked up the stairs and into their respective rooms. Hyde lay on his bed as he listened to the silence of the house before he heard Jackie's voice from the other room.

"No Randy I just…I want to be alone right now. No it's fine I'll talk to you later." She said before he heard the sound of the phone being set down. He looked back up at the ceiling as he once again began staring at it before he heard the sounds of muffled crying coming from the wall. He got up from the bed and walked over to the wall to see if he was hearing things right. Once he was sure it was her crying he walked out of his room and over to hers. He opened the door and saw her lying on her bed curled up with a pillow up against her face. He closed the door then quietly took off his shoes, jacket and tie before he crawled up the bed and laid down facing her. He moved the pillow from her face and motioned for her to come into his arms as she did just that. He held her as she continued to cry before she finally pulled away and looked up at him.

"Steven,"

"Jackie,"

"Do you really love me?" She said in a tiny voice barely above a whisper.

"Yes…I'm just sorry it took me so long to realize it." Hyde said as Jackie leaned up and captured his lips with hers in a searing kiss. Hyde slowly pushed her onto her back as he continued to kiss her, putting all of the love he felt for her into the kiss as she wrapped her arms around him.

He pulled away from her to catch his breath as she slowly began unbuttoning the buttons of his shirt. "Jackie what are we doing?"

"What's it look like Steven?"

"Are you sure you want to do this?"

"I've never been more sure about anything in my whole entire life." Jackie said as Hyde stared into her eyes before he leaned forward and kissed her once again.

Jackie unbuttoned the rest of his shirt and slowly pulled it off of him as he pulled away from her and sat up. He pulled up to him and unzipped the back of her dress. Jackie pulled the rest of the dress off as Hyde took in the sight of her before she crushed her mouth against his again. She kissed him slowly letting him know that she really wanted him before she pulled away and kissed down his neck as he worked the back of her bra. He finally unclasped it as she unhooked his belt. She removed his pants as he removed her bra until she was only in her panties and he was only in his boxers. He pulled her to him as she crawled on top of him and kissed him again. He played with her nipples until she pulled away and took off his boxers. He quickly removed her panties and she gasped as he slowly began rubbing her clit.

"Steven, please I need you," She said as stared up at him and moaned a little.

He stopped teasing her and looked around the room, "Jackie we need a condom." He said as she nodded and reached into her beside drawer and pulled one out for him. He took it from her and quickly put it on before she climbed back on top of him. He pulled her down so that he could kiss her again as she slowly sank down on top of him and they both moaned into the kiss. Together they brought each other to their release as they both felt the tension melt away from their bodies and exhaustion took over. Hyde threw away the used condom before he pulled the blankets over both of their naked bodies and pulled her into his arms.

"Goodnight Steven," Jackie said as she curled up into Hyde's embrace.

"Goodnight Doll," Hyde said as he kissed her neck then quietly fell asleep.

Kitty slowly made her way up the stairs and over to Jackie's bedroom. She opened the door and smiled when she saw Hyde and Jackie curled up together in each other's arms. "It's about time." She said quietly before she shut the door and made her way to her own bedroom. She quietly got changed for bed before she walked over and laid down. She felt so cold and so alone that she started crying. "Oh Red," She said as pulled the blankets over herself. She slowly began drifting off to sleep when she felt someone wrap around her. "Red," She said quietly as she felt the grip get tighter. "Goodnight Red." She said before she finally drifted off to sleep.

A/N: For those of you who don't know this about me i'm no stranger to life without a father. Almost four years ago my father passed away from Cancer. So when i started writing this part i had no intention of writing anything having to do with Red actually dying or the funeral. I figured i'd do an epilogue and just touch on it or something. But instead so that the story would make sense i conquered my fears and wrote these two chapters. They were the hardest chapters i've ever had to write because they touched way too much into my real life. So if you're wondering where i'm getting most of it from it's from that. The final scene with Kitty is something my mom once told me she felt so i had to include it. It seemed very fitting. Once again thanks so much for reading. I'll have an update up soon.