Author Note: Just a little dialogue and fluff getting ready for the return home

Chapter 38 – After Party

Jackie tucked her head under Eric's chin. He closed his eyes and just held her close. "Are you having a good time?" She put a hand to his chest and slid her fingers between the buttons to touch his skin. "I am now. I'm so glad you're with me."

He kissed her temple. "No, I'm glad you are with me. The dinner was horrible, but the singing was so much better." She looked up at his with those twinkling eyes. 'You were hot!" She pressed her body closer to his and he danced them away from the crowd. Eric just wanted to enjoy holding his girlfriend and be away from the cluster of friends. This was how he envisioned the vacation to be. Away from Hyde's miserable temper and Donna's prying eyes. Right now, for this spectacular moment, it was just him and Jackie.

He lifted her chin and pressed a sweet kiss on her lips. She smiled, "You are such the romantic Forman. Dip me." He obliged and bent her back over his arm and swung her back up while she laughed. "You are good. Very very good."

Eric danced her back towards the crowd. "Yeah, that's what you said this morning!" She giggled and wrapped her arms around his neck.

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Hyde watched Donna and Randy having an intimate moment and noticed that he was flying solo in this party. Big Rhonda was watching Fez sing the last chorus and everyone else were paired up and dancing. Sam came stumbling back smelling of cigarettes and straightening her disheveled clothing. Yep, she slept with the chauffeur. "Hey, the driver says it's almost ten and the party has to go back or hire a taxi."

Hyde was more than happy to end this dinner party. He caught Kelso's attention and waved him over as Fez's song ended. "We have to go back. The limo driver called time's up. Get your buddies." He looked over where Eric and Jackie were all wrapped up in each other and couldn't figure out why it bothered him so much that they were a couple.

Kelso tapped Jackie on the shoulder. "Hey, the limo guy says we gotta go." Jackie pouted, "Just when we were having fun! Okay, can you find everyone and have them meet at the car? I gotta go pay the bill." She was still holding Eric's hand and led him through the dancing crowd and back into the restaurant.

Eric was astounded at the cost of the meal but Jackie didn't flinch when she handed over her credit card. A secret part of him wondered how much money she made as an event coordinator/wedding planner. He remembered his mom saying, Jackie is successful and fun and carefree. She's learned to balance her personal life with her business life. I think you are good for her. And she's been good for this family. His mom was so on the point, Jackie was successful and she did it on her own. She paid for and arranged this trip and he truly was glad that she included him in her life. He was glad that she loved his family.

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Kelso, Hyde and Samantha were waiting at the first limo where Donna was saying her goodbyes. "Next time I'm in Vegas I'll look you guys up." She promised. Kelso gave Donna a big hug. "I'll miss you at my wedding but I'm glad I got to see you. Tell your dad hi for me and call sometime!" Donna felt a prickle of tears. She would miss this big doofus who had a trained monkey. She hugged him back as the three of her old friends climbed in the empty limo.

Randy was standing with the other five friends talking about karaoke and winters in Wisconsin and he didn't want them to leave. He looked at Jackie and Fez, "I'm gonna miss you guys. But when I go back to see my folks, is it okay if I come visit?"

Donna heard Randy's question but didn't say anything. She listened as Jackie replied, "You sure can, we have a monthly club date and we'll just bring you along, you'll have a great time." Fez continued, "Yeah, they serve real beer, not this Saki stuff. Oh, and we go out for breakfast the next morning."

Donna could imagine how much Randy would enjoy something like that. She tapped him on the shoulder. "Hey, you're my ride back to dad's house." She hugged Fez and nodded her goodbye's to Eric and Jackie. Brooke gave her a gentle hug, "Thanks for seeing Michael – he really missed you."

Those damn tears filled her eyes. "I missed him too.' She said thickly. "If I can make it up north, I'll be sure and come see you guys and Betsy." Fez gave Donna a hug and replied, "Thank your for keeping your luxurious red color. It looks better on you!" She laughed, "Thank you – I think." She grabbed Randy's hand and pulled the reluctant man away from his old friends. "You can always call them."

Randy grinned, "I'll call you guys!"

Eric and Jackie watched as Donna drove off in Randy's jeep until the tail lights disappeared in the darkness. Jackie felt relieved that Donna was gone – she trusted that Eric wasn't going to miss the old Point Place friend and ex-wife, but still there lingered a glimmer of doubt. Now it was gone.

Eric was amazed at himself. He didn't find that he wanted to chase after her. It was like seeing an old friend, which she was, and he didn't have a yearning to win her approval. The parting of ways was painless and for that, he was eternally grateful. He hugged Jackie against him and waved even though he knew Randy and Donna wouldn't see him.

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Kelso continued with his trained monkey story in the back of the limo until Samantha wanted to hurl. Hyde was able to hide behind his glasses with his eyes closed and muttered a half interested, "yeah" or "uh-huh" but for the most part, Kelso liked visiting with the driver.

They pulled up to the timeshare and Hyde gave Sam his room key. "Where are you going to sleep?"

"I'm rooming with Fez tonight. You get the room to yourself." He didn't want to smell her cigarettes or the cologne of the limo driver in his bed. "I'll see you in the morning."

Kelso got excited. "Dude, are you going to hang with us at the Haunted Mansion?" Hyde didn't figure that there was anything left to surprise him so he answered, "Yeah, I guess I can't be an old man all the time."

Kelso clapped him on the back and led the group to their rooms.

*

"Sing it again baby."

"At the Copa – Copacabana, the hottest spot north of Havana…" Then there was the rhythmic sound of the headboard hitting the wall. Hyde groaned and pulled the pillow down over his head. The first couple of times Rhonda and Fez went at it were okay, but now it was getting old. If it wasn't for the fact that the room was bigger and cooler and the couch more comfortable, Hyde might have went back to the economy suite.

"Oh Fezzie, I love you." Rhonda sighed and Hyde knew he could finally get some sleep

*

Jackie finished rinsing the conditioner out of her hair and turned off the shower. She reached out for her terry cloth robe and slid it over her freshly clean skin. She turned around and suddenly Eric's big arms wrapped around her, pulling her against his chest, he buried his face in her wet hair, smelling the sweet smell that came from her body.

He held her hips and gently pushed her against the bathroom sink. He could feel her murmur against his mouth, "You have no idea how long I have waited for this." She ran her fingers through his shaggy hair and pulled his head to her breast.

He reached down and scooped her up and carried her to the bedroom. "I think I have some points to score Missy." She looked at him; he was so damn handsome and strong. "Yeah, I think you do." She smirked.

He smiled back at her, "Well, I don't want you bothering me while I take care of some business." He teased. She looked at him with those glowing eyes. "What? I am some kind of job to you?"

"Oh, no, you are all pleasure; just let me enjoy myself okay?" He kissed her throat and unbelted her robe. "I just don't want you interrupting me."

She wanted to say something but her words were swallowed in the passionate kiss he left on her lips.

*

Fez was the first one up and he was excited. He ran out to check his candy stash and make sure Hyde didn't take any and then ran back to wake up Rhonda. This was going to be his last day to add to the candy stash before they went home tomorrow. Hyde heard the commotion and rolled off the sofa. "Hey, I'm crashing here again tonight so just cool it with the Copa-co-banging okay?"

He grabbed his key and went back to shower and change for breakfast. Kelso was back in the hall with his boxers on. "Dude, was last night awesome or what?" He said excitedly. Hyde grinned, "Yeah man, it was super keen. I'll see you downstairs – I'm guessing we're going to the same place for breakfast?"

Kelso looked at him, "Of course. Those pancakes were good! Hey, why are you sleeping in Fez's room?"

Hyde started walking back to his room. "Don't ask!"

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Eric was slow to wake up and when he did, he was aware of a pressure on the back of his thighs. He blinked and Jackie wasn't in the bed but rather sitting on his legs. He mumbled, "What are you doing?"

She laughed softly, "Just a little something. We did a lot of walking yesterday and if I don't do this, then you will be in pain all day."

"Really – what is it that you plan to do?"

"Hush up and just let me do it okay?" He felt her hands pressing on either side of his spine and the muscles sighed a little. Her hands walked up the length of his back and she worked on his shoulder blades. Eric had never been on the receiving end of a back massage and if guys could squeal, he would have done just that. Her little fingers rubbed out a knot that was in his neck and walked their way to his lower back.

"How much do I have to pay you to do that again?" he said in a coarse voice. He heard her chuckle and she pulled his boxers down to knead the muscles that linked to his lumbar. He could feel relief all the way to his toes and groaned appreciatively. This massage could easily put him to sleep. She shimmied down to his calves and she kneaded the hard muscles that would be getting a work out today.

"Please tell me you're going to do my feet." He almost begged. "Of course silly, but I'll need you to flip over." He wasted no time. In addition to getting the world's best foot rub, he was treated with the sight of his girlfriend in a bra-less tank top and underwear. His life was so great!

There was a pounding on the door and Jackie sighed. "That'll be Kelso, I'm not dressed, and so you get to answer it."

Eric groaned, 'Can't move." He teased. Jackie stood up and put her hands on her hips. "Do you really want me to answer the door like this?" Eric totally like what he saw and swallowed hard. "Um, no – I'll get it. Just maybe put on some more clothes?"

"Maybe." She laughed as he ran out of the bedroom.

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