I'm so sorry, you guys! I completely disappeared, and I feel so bad because I made you wait so long. It started with writer's block, like, major bad writer's block, and then my doctor said I'm good for crutches, so I'm getting used to being out of the wheelchair again. And, you know classes are starting back up, and, instead of taking online classes like I did last year, I decided to actually attend class at the school, so I had to get moved into one of the apartments provided by the college (did not want a dorm room), and I decided to move in with a friend of mine; if you remember Mitchell, he is the one that let everyone know about me being in the hospital and everything that happened with my leg; he's the one I'm moving in with.

But, now I'm all settled and my writer's block is gone, so here's the chapter you waited super long for! :)

And, I thank you for being patient and not PMing me, demanding me to update or questioning why I haven't updated. I've gotten at least ten demanding and angry PMs for my HTTYD story, and, frankly, it makes me not want to write, so.. thank you for being patient, unlike the others.

I feel so bad for keeping you waiting, especially for this chapter because I don't think it's very good; it's really short, too...

Disclaimer: Don't own anything but the slightly changed plotline.

"Yeah?" Donna called out at the sound of light knocking on her kitchen door, glancing up from her homework, and Hyde, followed by Jackie, entered her kitchen. Donna had to grin a little; did ever go anywhere without each other?

"Hey, man," Hyde greeted.

"Hey," She answered back, "What's up?"

"Well," He said, "It's Red's birthday and I gotta get 'em a present, so... where do your parents keep their booze?"

Donna snorted a little and Jackie rolled her eyes. The redhead pointed vaguely toward the top cabinets, "Pretty much... everywhere."

"Cool," Hyde exclaimed lazily, opening up one of the cabinets and grabbing the first two bottles he saw, holding them up for Donna to see. "Alright. Red Forman. You know 'em, you love 'em. What do ya think? Blueberry brandy or peach schnapps?"

"Definitely the schnapps," Donna answered, nodding a little.

"My thoughts exactly," Hyde said, setting the schnapps on the counter, glancing at the brandy. "And, this one's for me," He grinned, stuffing the bottle in his front pocket, making Jackie and Donna grin a little at his antics.

He quickly covered it with his shirt, hiding the schnapps behind his back when Midge walked into the kitchen, heading straight for the fridge. "Oh, I see your father left me another message," She muttered, grabbing a marker and writing on the wash board, "God, he's an ass."

Jackie's eyes widened a little in surprise before she shared a look with Hyde and glanced back at Midge as she finished writing.

"Hello," Donna said, "Mom, I have company."

"Oh, I didn't see you there, Steven, Jackie," Midge said before turning her attention to Hyde, "Isn't Bob an ass?"

Hyde and Jackie looked back at Donna as Midge left the kitchen, the redhead looking quite embarrassed. "Okay, um, my parents are freaks and I'm sorry you had to see that."

Bob suddenly walked into the kitchen, heading straight for the washboard. "Oh yeah?" He exclaimed, furiously writing, "Donna, I don't want you readin' this."

"Dad," Donna exclaimed, "Hyde and Jackie are here."

"Well," Bob said, looking at Hyde, "You can read cuz you'll appreciate it, but Donna, Jackie, it's off limits for both of you."

Donna shook her head in annoyance as Bob left the kitchen, "This sucks!"

"Do you wanna talk about it?" Jackie asked.

"No..." Donna mumbled, staying quiet for a moment before looking back up at them, her face annoyed, "You know they wanna date other people?"

Hyde furrowed his brows, "Your mom's dating?" He suddenly straightened up, grinning teasingly, "So, where am I? Do I have a shot?"

Jackie shot him a funny look, smacking his chest lightly, though she was grinning, and Donna shook her head a little, grinning as well. "Would you please date my mom, Hyde? It would make my life so much better."

"Hey, call me 'Dad'," Hyde said.

"Yeah, well you know what the worst part is?" Donna continued.

"Watching your parents slip up and knowing there's not a damn thing you can do about it," Hyde said, taking a seat. Jackie quickly followed suit, taking the seat between him and Donna. Hyde couldn't really relate to that as well as Donna thought he could; when he was younger, he was just waiting for the day his father split; it was the best day of his life.

"Exactly," Donna said, "And you know what else? My mom moved out of her bedroom and into the guest room."

"They're sleeping in separate rooms now?" Jackie furrowed her brows, and Donna nodded at her, giving a small 'Mm-hm'.

"Yeah, it sucked when my dad split," Hyde said, which was a total lie. But, hey, he was just trying to make her feel better, "But, I can honestly say, my parents' divorce made me the man I am today." He wouldn't really call it a divorce; they didn't go to court, they didn't sign any papers, they didn't even get an annulment; his dad just took off and never came back. Bastard.

"Oh, man," Donna laughed a little, "Am I gonna go crazy and think the government's out to get me, too?"

Jackie laughed a little, glancing at Hyde's blanked face.

"The government is out to get you."

"Man," Eric sighed as he grabbed a popscicle from the basement deep freeze. Everyone but Donna was in the basement at the moment, even Annie. Kelso and Annie sat next to each other on the couch, Fez on the laundry machine, and Hyde in his chair with Jackie in his lap; his hands were resting on her lap, tossing a back lightly back and forth.

"Last night we could hear the Pinciottis fighting all the way across the driveway," Eric continued, taking a seat next to Kelso on the back of the couch, "It was horrible. It was all, 'You're the devil, Midge!' And, 'Oh, Bob, shut up!'"

Kelso laughed. "'Oh, Bob, shut up!' That's classic!"

Hyde shot him a look, "Man, if you get any dumber, you're gonna need a helmet."

Hyde shook his head a little before continuing the conversation. "Bummer for Donna, huh? I can't believe they're sleeping in separate bedrooms."

"I know," Jackie added, "Poor Donna. I wonder how Tina's doing. They must feel awful."

"Yeah, I know," Eric mumbled, "Wait, no, I don't know, what're you talking about?"

"Well, well," Fez grinned, "Hyde and Jackie know something about Donna that Eric does not know. This is an interesting development, let's watch."

"Midge is sleepin' in the guest bedroom, man," Hyde said.

"Yeah, it's terrible," Jackie added, hoping Donna didn't feel too badly about the situation.

"How did you know? Did, did Donna tell you that?" Eric asked hesitantly.

"Forman, it's not a big deal," Hyde said, "Yeah, she just tells me stuff that she's not tellin' you," Hyde finished with an amused smile, laughing a little bit.

"See, this is why communication is important," Annie said, "Now, Michael and I always-"

"Excuse me," Eric interrupted, "We were talking about Donna and me."

"Oh, hush, no one cares," Annie snapped, making Hyde and Jackie grin a little, "Now, Michael never keeps secrets from me. Do you, sweetie?"

"Huh?" He hesitated a little, "Oh, no, no. Never."

"Michael, you hesitated. Why did you hesitate?"

"No, no, I didn't hesitate. Did I, Hyde?"

"Yup," Hyde answered immediately, making Jackie laugh a little.

Kelso pouted, looking at Fez. "Fez?"

"Oh, yes," Fez said, nodding a little, "If you really loved her, you would not have hesitated."

"Conversation, Michael, the van, now," Annie ordered, walking purposefully toward the basement door.

"What? No, no! I didn't hesitate!" Kelso called after her before looking at Fez, "God, you're dead!" He shouted before slamming the basement door shut, leaving everyone behind in laughter.

"Donna wouldn't even talk to me," Eric complained later that night, everyone but Donna and Annie present in their usual seats; Hyde in his chair with Jackie in his lap, Fez on the couch, Kelso on the lawn chair, and Eric on the back of the couch, "She just kept stickin' her tongue down my throat."

Hyde shot him a stupid look. "Oh, boo hoo, Forman. You get to make out with a hot chick and you never have to talk about her feelings? You poor, French kissing bastard."

Jackie snorted a little, knowing that he truly didn't care in the slightest if she wanted to talk about something; he always listens. She knew he was just making a point.

"Hyde's right," Kelso added, "One time I asked Annie what was wrong, and she didn't shut up for, like, three straight days."

"You know, Kelso, sometimes you do not know what you have until it is gone," Fez said, and Hyde nodded in agreement, knowing what he meant when it came to both is mother when she left and Jackie during their brief breakup, "And then someone else has it, and it is not you, and that someone else is really happy."

Hyde snorted a little.

Kelso shook his head, smiling obliviously, "What're you talkin' about?"

"You don't know what he's talkin' about? That's it, Forman, get the helmet," Hyde said, irritated, gently pushing Jackie off of his lap so he could stand. He walked around the couch, catching the helmet when Eric tossed it to him, and then threw it in Kelso's lap, "Put this on."

"I'm not puttin' the helmet on," Kelso whined as Hyde leaned against the arm of the couch, Jackie standing next to him with crossed arms, staring down at Kelso, "And what're you talkin' about?"

"I'll tell you what I'm talking about if you put the helmet on," Fez smiled, sharing a grin with Hyde.

"Fine," Kelso muttered, shoving the helmet onto his head, making Jackie giggle at how big it made his head look.

"Now," Fez said, "If you don't take care of Annette, you are going to lose her."

Kelso snorted, laughing a little, "That's just stupid." Hyde and Jackie rolled their eyes.

"Look, Hyde," Eric said, "All I know is you're talkin' to my girlfriend and I don't like it."

Hyde shot him a look that was a mixture of disbelief and annoyance. "Alright, look, I was friends with Donna before you came into the picture; I was friends with were long before you became her little boyfriend."

"Hyde, you're pissin' me off," Eric said.

"You're makin' out with her, while I'm doin' nothin' more than relatin' my crappy life to her and I'm pissin' you off?" Hyde snapped, "You're supposed to be the friend, and the make out guy's supposed to be non existent cuz that's my baby sister you're gettin' all grabby with!"

Eric glanced around a little, confusion present on his face.

"You know what? Now that I think about it, you're pissin' me off!" Hyde finished before grabbing Jackie's hand and walking her toward his room, "It's time for an angry make out."

Everyone watched them disappear, confusion present on their features. Fez and Kelso looked back at Eric.

"What just happened?" Fez asked.

"Not too sure," Eric mumbled, his brows furrowed in confusion.

Everyone had migrated into the living room after Eric left to talk to Donna. Kelso, Annie, and Fez sat on the couch. Hyde sat on Red's lazy boy, turned and curled up on his side with his arm tucked behind his head, Jackie kneeling in front of his head, running her fingers through his hair; his eyes were closed, but his lips were moving, indicating a private conversation between the two.

"Say it," Annie ordered for all to hear.

"I do not keep secrets from you," Kelso mumbled boredly.

"Again."

"I do not keep secrets from you."

"Again."

"I do not keep secrets from you."

"Again."

"I do not keep-"

"Ay, shut up!" Fez snapped, "I am going insane. Kelso, if you want to possess a woman, this is what you do."

He grabbed Annette's hand, turning her attention to him. "I, as a mortal," He said, "Am not worthy of your love. You are a goddess, and I worship you. And I dedicate every moment of my waking life to your joy."

Annette gave him a big smile, obviously impressed with his monologue. Kelso, seeing this, grinned and grabbed her hand from Fez, turning her attention to him. "Kay, what he said."

Annette gasped, holding a hand to her heart, "Oh, Michael." She leaned in, capturing his lips, and he quickly pulled her into his lap. Fez let his head fall back in exasperation before grabbing the 'stupid helmet', shoving it onto his head, and continuously banging his head against the coffee table.

Hyde and Jackie turned their attention away from the others, sharing a look at the stupidity of the people they spend their time with.

"Do you think Donna will be okay?" Jackie asked, glancing up at Steven's face; his eyes were closed, making him appear asleep.

"She'll be fine," He mumbled, "Even if her parents get divorced. It hurts, but then you think, 'Would you rather they be together and miserable or apart and happy?'"

"That makes sense," Jackie muttered, shifting a little to get more comfortable on his tiny cot.

A small pause.

"God, I really hope you disinfect the basement tomorrow," Jackie snapped, "I can't believe Mr. and Mrs. Forman!"

See, I wasn't really sure what to do with this episode; I couldn't think of anything. I hope you enjoy it anyway, and, again, I am so sorry for keeping you waiting. I can't believe it's been as long as it has; I really lost track of time, and I am so sorry!

I'll try not to do it again, but, with college classes starting back up, I can't give you any promises, and I refuse to give promises I might not be able to keep, so...

I hope you enjoyed this crappy chapter :)