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.
Previously in Northwestern Disaster
("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 a quick hug.
Hyde watched Mrs. Mr. Forman 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.)
And now
Red pulled the Vista Cruiser into the hospital parking lot. Kitty glanced at the door as he put the car in park. The minute the car stopped she flew out the car and to the hospital's entrance. She dashed in the door as up the nurses' station demanding to know where Jackie was. Red slowly meandered in and joined Kitty at the nurses' station.
"Oh you must Red and Kitty Dr. Lino said you were called for Miss Burkhart," the nurse smiled directing then to Jackie's room.
"Yes we are," Red answered
"Well then right this way she is in room 241 on the third floor," the nurse smiled
"Thank you so what happened she wouldn't say anything on the phone," Kitty said looking panicked
"She told the doctor it was a nasty fall in her apartment," The nurse said
"What!" Kitty shrieked, "Is she ok?"
"She will be fine in a few weeks I am sure but we want her off her feet at least four weeks," the nurse said, "the doctor will explain better when he brings her discharge papers."
"Thank you," Red said steering Kitty to Jackie's room.
Red knocked softly on the door before Kitty pushed him aside to get into the room. She took one look at Jackie and gasped in surprise. She had been expecting the young girl to look bad but not nearly as awful she did. Bruises covered her arms and exposed skin. Nasty black and purple bruises surrounded her pretty blue eyes and her lips were fat and swollen. There was a large gash across her cheek that had five stitches binding the skin together. Kitty rushed across the room and gently wrapped the girl in a hug. Red followed slowly behind. Kitty left after a few moments to talk to the doctor.
"Who is he?" Red said as soon as Kitty was out of earshot.
"The doctor?" Jackie frowned, "I can't remember his name right now I am a little fuzzy from the pain meds."
"No Jackie the dumbass who hit you!" Red glared shooting Jackie a look that demanded the truth.
"No one hit me Red I fell down the stairs going up to my apartment," Jackie said
"That is a lie and we both know it," Red said, "now you have around ten minutes until Kitty gets back and if I don't have a name before then I will be telling Kitty about this."
"Why would you think anyone hit me?" Jackie demanded
"Because there is no way you got those bruises from falling down the stairs now I want to know who hit you before I call kitty back into the room," red said walking towards the door
"Red, I really did fall on the stairs" Jackie insisted, "I broke a heel carrying a basket of clothes.
"Jackie I am not stupid," Red said, "I know handprint bruises and those bruises on your arm did not come from falling down the stairs "
"What," Jackie frowned confused
"Jackie,"
"Oh," Jackie said realizing what he was talking about, "I got them Tuesday night at work, Some idiot couldn't take no for an answer. It's already been reported. Ben took me down to the station Wednesday morning and we filed a report for the assault."
"Who's Ben?"
"Coworker for know" Jackie smiled, "but he has made it very clear that when I am ready to start dating he is interested."
"What is going on?" Kitty smiled walking in then without waiting for an answer continued on, "Now Jackie I know you might not like this idea but the doctor says you will be able to travel in a day or so. would you like to come back to point place for the rest of your pregnancy"
"Wait how did you know I am pregnant?" Jackie frowned
"Oh the nurse told me" Kitty smiled
"Mrs. Forman I have school and work and a soon to be bo..."
"JACKIE" A deep voice interrupted as the large man flew into the room, "Jesus Christ"
"Ben," Jackie smiled, "meet Red and Kitty Forman"
"Shit," Ben blushed as he realized how it must look. " I am sorry it's really nice to meet you. Jackie darling what happened and why didn't you call me."
"How long ago did you back in town?"
"Like two hours ago I went directly to the bar to check in with the old man and then to your apartment where I found out you were brought here"
"Ben," Jackie grinned. "The baby and I are both fine. I am on bed rest for the next month and will have to take it easy. Also, The doc doesn't want me left alone for any period of time for the next six weeks."
"Fuck kitten what are we gonna do," Ben said pacing, "Your place is way too small for the four of us and there's no way my place is gonna work and the house is nowhere near ready yet."
Red and Kitty shared an amused smile as Jackie started laughing.
"Ben," Jackie said softly getting his attention, "Kitty was just asking if I wanted to stay with them. What if I stay for a few weeks until Dani and Tony get back then we can see if I can stay with them. Then when you finish things in Dallas we can get the house set up."
"Right," Ben blushed again, "Would it be okay if she stayed with you and I come to see her as much as possible until the house is ready?" he asked the couple.
"I don't see why not" Red smirked, "but no funny business in my house"
"Jackie, when do you get released?"
"Saturday"
"Shit I have visitation with Molly Saturday Morning in Dallas,"
"You need to be there Ben," Jackie said, "Listen how about I go with Red and Kitty Saturday and you come on Sunday after you see Molly and go to church with Annie,"
"Okay kitten whatever you say," he smirked, "Will that be okay with your family Mrs. Forman?"
"Absolutely" Kitty smiled. "Jackie before you agree you should know Steven and Sam are still living at the house. Are you going to be okay with that Eric told us what you said when he drove you to the airport."
"It will be okay," Jackie said, "Ben could you get ahold of Doctor Abbie and get a temporary recommendation for Point Place or Kenosha. And see if she can do a session here before I go?"
"Yes. I will go give her a call and let the old man know and I will stop by Dean Duncan's office and see what the school can do to accommodate the leave or something"
"Thank you," She smiled. He grinned giving her a quick kiss of the top of her head before stepping out of the room.
Forman's house the next day
"What do you think is wrong with Jackie," Donna asked looking at her boyfriend who was rebuilding a Lego replica of Darth Vader that Sam had shoved off the table and broke that morning.
"Maybe she is dying," Sam giggled before Eric could respond. The group turned and glared at her
"Sam!" Fez shrieked throwing a soda at her, "the goddess can not die!"
"Well technically…" Kelso frowned freezing when he saw the glares he was getting.
"Why do we always have to talk about that bitch anyway I mean she is gone you guys like don't have to be nice to her anymore," Sam pouted
"Why are you here anyway?" Eric glowered at her
"My husband is at work and besides we live here too Eric," Sam replied
"Maybe Jackie was attacked by a bear!" Kelso shouted as the group turned to stare at him in shock.
"Kelso there are no bears in Minnesota" Eric grimaced
"Wait, how do know she is Minnesota" Donna demanded
"Who's in Minnesota?" Hyde said walking in the door
"Jackie," Sam frowned
"Then why are we sitting here!" Fez said jumping from the couch and running for the door. Donna grabbed his arm.
"We can't Fez," Donna said, " She doesn't want to see any of us she told kitty to keep us away"
"Oh" Fez pouted sitting on the couch again.
"So how is the princess doing?" Hyde said in total Zen.
"I thought you didn't like her anymore?" Sam cried
"Relax babe I just want to know so we can decide what to do about the stores Red would put his foot up my ass if I let Eric destroy the muffler shop and I can't run both stores at one time," Hyde said
"Look Hyde if you are so worried about it switch stores you concentrate on the muffler shop and Eric and Donna can run Grooves," Kelso said, "Eric is good with sales and having Hot Donna there will increase traffic."
"Good idea man," Hyde said in shock
"Thank you," Kelso beamed as the phone rang in the kitchen. Eric ran to get it while the others stared at Kelso in shock.
"Guys it is my mom," Eric called from the kitchen
The entire group crowded by the phone as they listened to Kitty.
"She is doing good the doctor wants to wait till Saturday because of the pregnancy but after that, she agreed to stay here for a few weeks," Kitty said
"PREGNANCY?" Eric shouted, "WHAT DO YOU MEAN SHE IS PREGNANT!"
"Oh calm down Eric,"
"Mom, just how far along is she?"
"Oh, two months or so," Kitty said
"Give me that phone Eric," Hyde said ripping the phone from Eric's hand. Sam threw the Lego model at him and stormed out the door.
"Kitty it's Steven I am coming up there"
"No you are not, now go find your wife Jackie does not want to see you any of you kids right now maybe when she comes home you can talk to her," Kitty said
"Damn it Kitty let me talk to her" Hyde yelled as he heard the click
Hyde stared at the phone in shock. Sam yelled at him saying she was leaving but Hyde just stared at the phone. Donna walked up and grabbed the phone from him telling him to go after his wife. Hyde absently trailed off out the door. He yelled at her to wait but she kept walking. He caught up with her at the corner of the street.
"Where are you going?" He said wrapping his arms around her
"Back home" She glared shoving his arms away
"What do you mean back home this is our home?" Hyde asked
"We aren't really married Steven I am married to a guy named Carl we never divorced mine and your wedding was a sham I just wanted some excitement," She said as a car pulled over and she climbed in.
"Well, I don't want you to go" Hyde watched in shock as she turned to him and nodded. Hyde couldn't help but curse himself for asking her to stay when he wanted her gone.
Author's notes
Ella: I hate you
Mandi: Why
Ella: He is gonna be so crushed
Bob: Which he
Ella: Whoever she doesn't choose
Ren: I like Ben. He sounds awesome
Mandi: Woah...hey pretties leave a review. I have more plotting to do