Author Note: Just a fluffy little chapter before the rest of the gang finds out

Chapter 27 - Red and Kitty Know

Jackie came out of the shower in a short robe with a towel around her head. "Was there someone at the door?" Eric was pulling his pants on, 'Yeah, Fez was bringing you donuts and I answered in my boxers."

"Oh, well now everyone's gonna know." She said matter of factly.

Eric's eyes got big, "And that doesn't bother you?"

She smiled, "Eric, we're a couple – it doesn't matter because you're my boyfriend." She walked over and hugged him. "Does it bother you?" Eric unbelted her robe, "Say, are you naked under there?"

She laughed and swatted his hand. "Yes, you bad boy now let me get dressed so I can make breakfast." She was still chuckling as the bedroom door shut behind her. Eric collapsed on the sofa. God she was so amazing, he didn't want to make comparisons between Jackie and Donna, but in the bedroom Jackie would win hands down. Donna would oblige him if it suited her or she would be the aggressor if it suited her – Eric felt like he could never win and in the end it didn't matter anymore. He loved his new divorced life. He felt like he was invincible. Now where did Jackie put his shirt?

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After breakfast, Eric went home to shower and shave and found his answering machine light blinking. He rarely got messages so he pressed the play button. "Hello honey, it's your mother. We're back! You're dad had fun fighting with Congressman Wheat and we brought you a souvenir! Come visit us today."

Eric smiled – It was a pleasure visiting his folks these days. Red Forman actually liked visiting with his son. In fact, Eric was now the favorite child. Move over Laurie – you're now in second place!

He cleaned up and called his folks explaining he'd be over later that morning. He called Jackie next. "Hey, are you busy today?"

"Well, I have some errands to run and then this afternoon I need to get ready for karaoke night – what's on you mind?"

"My folks are back. I'd like it if you would like to visit with me."

"I'd love to! I want to hear all about the trip! Come get me when you're ready to go."

"Jackie, is it too soon to say…I like you?"

"No…I like you too Eric Forman. Do I have to punch you in the arm to convince you?" she teased.

"No, I just wanted to hear it."

"Good. See ya later!"

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Kitty Forman stood with her arms crossed and stared at the two young adults standing before her. "There's something different about the both of you." Jackie blushed a bit but Eric stood proud. Kitty smiled, yes, there was something going on here. She'd get to the root of it later but she was glad to be home.

"Give your old mom a hug." She laughed in her patented Kitty Forman way. "You too Jackie, get over here."

She kissed Eric on the cheek and drew them both to the kitchen table. "Eric, I brought you something back from Washington." She put a gift box on the table in front of him. "Oh goody!" he was suddenly nine years old again. He removed the top and lifted out the plastic sphere. He looked at Jackie who was biting her cheek. "Thanks mom, I've always wanted a …snow globe…of the White House."

Jackie started laughing and Kitty smiled. "I also got you a tee shirt smarty pants." Jackie nudged Eric's shoulder, "She got you a tee shirt!"

"Mrs. Forman, if you have any complaints about the trip, let me know so I can tell Mr. Spire. But you looked very relaxed."

"Oh Jackie, it was such fun. Red and I had a first class sleeper car. The food was great and we really enjoyed the trip. The museums were wonderful and Mr. Forman finally got to stick a foot in someone's ass, but not really but he said it felt like he did."

Red Forman came into the kitchen and smiled. "Hello loud one – hello son." He cast a critical eye, "What are the two of you up to?"

Eric looked at Jackie who shrugged. "Hey Mr. Forman did you like the train ride?" Red sat at the table while Kitty poured him some coffee. 'Yes, we saw some pretty countryside. Washington is such a busy place; it makes me glad I live in a small town like Point Place."

Jackie grinned. 'Well I'm glad you like it because I have another trip for you if you're interested."

All three Forman's looked at her. "Honey, we just got home." Kitty exclaimed. Jackie smiled. "It's good for any time in the next twelve months."

Red was now an official traveling man and he would rise to the challenge. "What and where."

Jackie held out an envelope. "It's two tickets to Bermuda, first class accommodations and if I need to convince you…winter in Point Place or two weeks lying in the sun on a white sandy beach."

Kitty snatched the envelope from Jackie's fingers. "We'll take it. Red, I'm not going to be here in January when it's 20 below zero if I can drink sparkling wine on a sunny beach."

Red was thinking about tan women in bathing suits – "We like it Jackie. Thank you very much."

Eric protested. "Wait, there are only two tickets? Why do my folks get to go?" Jackie smiled, "Just because. I'll save my next trip gift for you okay?"

He bumped against her, "That should be fine." Kitty saw the exchange and knew, just as a mother knows that there was more going on with these two than they were letting on. Casually she asked, "How long have you two been seeing each other?"

Jackie replied, "Not long." And after realizing what she said she clapped a hand over her mouth. "Honey, it's okay, we love you and if you are dating Eric, then it's fine with us -Right Red?"

Red looked up from his paper, "What?"

Kitty smiled, "Jackie and Eric are dating. Isn't that sweet?" Red folded his paper and looked at the couple. "I think it's about damn time. Now let me finish reading my paper and you go do whatever it is you go do!" he groused good naturedly.

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Jackie was zipping up her boots and smoothed her leather mini skirt down over her hips. She looked in the mirror and looked like a tame dominatrix and that was just the look she was going for. She fluffed out her hair and made sure her leotard was pulled down in all the right places. She wasn't going to have Eric looking at any other girls tonight but her.

There was a knock at her door. She looked out the window. "Hey Fez, you look handsome. Are you wearing a zoot suit?"

Fez stepped in the apartment wearing a long white suit over a black shirt, his shoes were black and white leather and he had a fedora on his coifed hair to match the outfit. "Yes, I am the 80's version of Ricky Ricardo."

"Nice. Rhonda is going to be surprised. I called the cab, so we can leave when Eric gets here."

Fez sat on the arm of the couch. "So you and Eric had the sex."

Jackie's cheeks turned red, "Fez! That's none of your business." Fez laughed and pointed his finger, "It's true – Jackie and Eric are doing it!"

"Oh, shut up." There was a knock at her door and Jackie opened it to find Eric Forman wearing a nice sports jacket and some crisp slacks. He had gelled his hair and looked very stylish. She leaned forward and kissed his cheek. "You're very handsome tonight." She whispered.

Eric stood back to take in the tall boots and skinny little skirt. Her leotard was topped by a matching leather bolero jacket. "I'm definitely dancing with you tonight."

Fez huffed, "Aiiy, stop with the sexy talk. Is the cab here yet? Kelso and the girls are holding a table for us!" Eric looked out the door, "Not yet, I think I have time for this."

He slid an arm around Jackie's back and dipped her off balance for a passionate kiss. Fez was making gagging noises but Jackie only smiled and held onto his lapels. "I like you Eric Forman." She said in a low voice.

He smiled at her lips. "Not as much as I like you."

"Aiiy! Let's go already!"

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