Disclaimer I don't own the That 70's Show or any of its characters. If I did the abomination of season 8 would have never happened.
Jackie Burkhart lifted her hand slowly the IV pulling as she did so. She winced in pain and let the hand fall back down. She tried to look around the room wincing in pain as she did so. She quickly realized that she must be in a hospital but for life of her couldn't figure out why. She could see the ugly purple bruises on her arms. She was about to try sitting when a knock sounded on the door and the doctor walked in.
"Now Miss Burkhart you just lay back and rest," The doctor smiled, "you gave everyone quite a scare dear."
"What happened?"
"what do you remember?"
"I was carrying laundry up to my apartment and.." Jackie paused, "my heel broke. Did I fall?"
"Yes you did," the doctor confirmed
"Can I go home yet?" She asked
"Do you have someone who can be at your house at all times?" he asked
"No I live alone and my friends are out of town"
"I can't let you go home unless someone is there to care for you," he said
"I don't have anyone to call" Jackie whispered softly her eyes tearing up as she thought of the family and friends she had in Point place before remembering that she cut them out for a reason. She thought of Ben, Annie, and the others but they were not available.
"Are you sure there is absolutely no one you can call?" the doctor frowned
Jackie thought of Kitty again and tears fell softly down her cheek as she nodded and said "there is no one"
"Then I cannot release you I am sorry Miss Burkhart," the doctor said as he jotted a few things into her chart. He was getting ready to walk about the door when Jackie called "Wait!"
"Yes Miss Burkhart?" he said puzzled
"I think I know someone I can call but the call will be long-distance to Point Place Wisconsin."
"That is fine I will have the nurse bring in the phone in a short while" He nodded walking out the door.
Jackie stared at the ceiling thinking about point place again.
Flashback
Point Place Wisconsin
"Jackie, are you really leaving?" Forman said watching her pack
"I have to Eric he married that stupid stripper and I can't stay here. If I stay any longer it will kill me. I have to go and this scholarship is just the motivation I need to keep going," Jackie said picking up her bags
"At least let me drive you" he frowned
"Ok but you can't tell anyone what is going on" Jackie said
"I won't say anything" Eric swore
Jackie watched Eric drive away as she waved knowing she would probably never see him again. Slowly she headed towards her plane. She felt the tears falling as she sat in her seat on the plane. She brushed them aside and buckled her seat belt
"You know if you need a shoulder to cry on you can use mine," a deep voice said. Jackie looked up into a pair of the prettiest green eyes she had ever seen.
"I am done crying but thanks" Jackie smiled looking over the body they eyes belonged to
"Names Andrew"
"I'm Jackie" she replied taking his hand as the plane hit a rough patch
End Flashback
The nurse walked in a short while later and handed Jackie the phone. Jackie slowly dialed the number.
"Forman's residence this is Kitty," the voice said from the phone
"Mrs. Forman it's Jackie," Jackie said stuttering with emotion
"Jackie Oh my gosh Red come here Jackie is on the phone" Mrs. Kitty shouted "Jackie sweetie where are you? are you coming home? are you in Chicago? You don't sound so great are you eating right?"
"Mrs. Forman I need your help," Jackie said softly
"Of course Jackie what do you need?" Kitty said
"I need you and Red to come to Celdon Minnesota for a while," Jackie said
"What is going on sweetie?" Kitty asked with concern
"I…I…I am in the hospital and I really just want to go back to my apartment here but they won't let me leave because I live alone and well I can't go back to Wisconsin because of that stupid stripper and I really really really need to get out of this hospital" Jackie said the words rushing out of her mouth
"What Hospital and we are on our way," Kitty said
"Northwestern Memorial Hospital," Jackie said rattling off the address and room number.
"I will be there in a few hours sweetie"
"Ok thanks Mrs. Forman but well could you not tell anyone what is going on I don't want any of them coming here" Jackie asked softly
"Of course I won't say anything," Kitty said as they ended the call
"Kitty, what is going on? was that Jackie?" Red said concern etching his features.
"Oh, Red we have to help her. She is in a hospital she wants us there but we are not supposed to tell the children because she doesn't want to see any of them"
"Pack the bags honey we should get on the road as soon as possible" Red said yelling for Eric and Hyde.
The two boys walked up from the basement curious about what Red wanted. They took one look at Kitty and froze.
"What is going on mom? Did someone die?" Eric said walking over to his mother and giving her a big hug. Kitty started sobbing.
"Jackie called" Red grunted glaring at the two boys, "She is in the hospital we are headed out now. I need the two of you to keep my house and store standing. Eric, you are in charge of the store until we get back."
"No way I am coming with you," Eric said
"The loud one doesn't want any of you there right now" Red glared, "so you are staying right here and taking care of the house and running my store."
"But Dad…" Eric started until he saw the look Red gave him
"Hyde I need you to make sure this idiot doesn't screw up I want a house and business to come home to," Red said Hyde shrugged trying not to let his emotions show.
At that moment Donna walked in the door and took in the scene. She looked at Eric who mouthed "later" before he promised Red and Kitty to take care of the store and the house. Donna silently walked over to Kitty and gave her what she thought was a reassuring speech.
Hyde watched the Formans drive off down the street. He put on his glasses and climbed into the El Camino. He drove the car towards the edge of town sitting he stared at the woods his composure slipping as he thought of Jackie and his thoughts wandered to what could possibly be wrong.
Authors Notes
Mandi: Yay first chapter rewrite is up!
Ren: about time
Bob: Hey Ella does putting a character in the hospital in the first chapter count as violence?
Ella: I have no comment
Mandi: I promise it is very important for the plot line
Ren: I think its...well not violent...but extremely shocking way to start... I mean wow
Ella: ...
Mandi: what?
Ella: the plotline?
Mandi: Yes the plot line
Ella: you miss I'll write what pops into my head has a plotline
Mandi: Yes I do
Mandi pulls several notepads out of thin air and hands them to Ella
Ella: wow...
Mandi: Anyway my pretties leave a review and have a great day