Jackie was leaving for Chicago and Kelso was driving her. I wasn't too worried. Kelso and Jackie have been friends for a while. Also, speaking of Jackie, Hyde and Jackie basically broke up. She gave him an ultimatum to either marry her or she was leaving. Well, she's leaving.
"Man, Penny, you look like you're about to pop." Hyde says as he points to me.
"I'm only 7 months pregnant, Hyde. I have two more to go." I chuckled.
But it was true, I had gotten quite a bit bigger.
Kelso was supposed to be back by last night, but he never showed, which worried me. But I just let it go. Hyde, Eric, Donna and I were all sitting in the basement, talking.
"Hey, Donna, look, there's something really important I need you to do for me." Eric said.
"Eric, I don't care if you're going to Africa. I'm not doing that." Donna argues.
Eric shakes it off, "Please don't let my mom plan this fancy send-off for me, okay? I can't just see her planning this embarrassing farewell with, like, music and banners and, like, doves."
Kelso walks in, "Oh, man, it's good to be home. Jackie was all depressed and crying 'cause she didn't have any friends in Chicago."
"Why couldn't you call me to let me know you were staying?" I asked him as tears welled in my eyes. These pregnancy hormones were off the charts lately.
"Oh, I'm sorry, it was last minute. I didn't think about it." Kelso smiled at me.
"Well, you should've." I said as I got up and a tear went down my face. I wouldn't be upset any other time. I just didn't even know what was going through my mind and it sucked. My body wasn't in my control any longer.
"No, baby." Kelso whined as I walked out of the basement.
I kind of kept to myself recently, just because I'd lash out at almost anyone who was in my path. Like usual, I'd be in my bed, reading a cosmo, and listening to some Queen.
I got to my room and took off my shirt, putting on one of Kelso's sweatshirts. Since I was so small compared to him, the sweatshirts still fit me being this large.
I just sat in my bed, trying not to think about being sad, so naturally, I read a cosmo.
~~
I found myself sitting in the record store while Hyde shuffled through some paperwork with me.
"So, why were you all upset with Kelso?" Hyde asked.
"I don't know. It's mostly just my hormones. But I know how Jackie and him used to be. I'm not jealous, it's more of just trusting. I forget how Kelso used to be. I know he's changed, but how much?" I shrugged as Hyde nodded.
"Kelso is good to you. I know he loves you so much. He wouldn't do anything to hurt you because he's still sticking with you, even though this isn't his kid. Not every guy would do that." Hyde explained.
"Yeah, I get it. But I don't know if I want my kid to grow up with him. I just don't think Kelso is the one. Sure, he's sweet, but we just don't have that spark, you know?" I looked over to Hyde and he looked confused.
"Don't lead him on, then. You should tell him." Hyde says to me.
"But why? We're good now." I shrugged.
"No, Penny. If you don't see your future with him, you need to tell him." Hyde urges.
"It could just be pregnancy hormones, Hyde." I rolled my eyes and shuffled in my seat.
"Maybe. But what if it's not. What if when this child is born, you can't go back and you're stuck with it." Hyde asks.
"God, Hyde. Would you stop stressing me out? I just need time to think about it." I shook my head. Hyde just sighed as Leo walked into the store.
They talked for a bit but I just tuned it out. All I knew is that I had a lot to think about.
~~
We were all waiting in the garage for Donna's command.
"Hyde, where's Kelso?" I asked.
"I don't know, haven't seen him." Hyde shrugged.
"Okay guys!" Donna yelled.
We opened the garage and yelled surprise. Eric looked a little upset, but kind of relieved that we planned something.
"Surprise!" We all yelled.
"Mom," Eric whined, "You kow, who am I kidding? I wanted this."
"Oh, Eric." Fez wailed as he hugged Eric tightly.
Eric awkwardly hugged him back.
Charlie was a new guy hanging around, I didn't know him much and I didn't really care to. He hung out with the boys most often.
"Okay, Charlie, I'm gonna put you in charge of this. If you ever wanna cheer Fez up, here's a little trick." Eric smiles and began tickling Fez, "Who got you?"
"You do, Eric!" Fez giggled.
We all just smiled and laughed.
Hyde walks up next, "Here you go, Forman. A little going-away gift."
Hyde hands Eric a brown paper bag and Eric smiles, "Thanks, man- Hyde, this bag is empty."
"Yeah, I heard about the stuff they have over in Africa. Fill that bad boy up, send it back to me." Hyde told him and they hugged.
I was already teared up when I got to Eric next, "Eric."
Eric just kept his arms open and I hugged him, crying into his shoulder.
"Thank you for everything, Eric. I'm-I'm sorry I'm so emotional," I chuckled as I wiped my tears away, "I'm gonna miss you, big brother."
"I'll miss you too, little sis." Eric smiles and I hugged him again.
Kitty carefully takes me off of him and pats my shoulder to talk to Eric. I walk over by Hyde and he just gives me a small smile, putting his arm over my shoulders in order to pull me closer to him. He hands me a tissue out of his jacket pocket. I smiled at him and he smiles back.
"Honey, I'm sorry if I smothered you. That's just what a mother does. But I've accepted that you're leaving, and I'm ready to let you go." Kitty says, her voice breaking here and there.
"Oh, mom." Eric sighs and hugs her tightly. He backs away and Kitty just hold on to him, "Mom, I'm really only allowed one carry-on, so...Dad."
Red takes Kitty off of Eric and we all chuckle.
"Come on, Kitty. Come on." Red smiled and brought her closer to him.
I rub my belly as I lean my head on Hyde's shoulder. I just smile and take a deep breath.
"Eric, I'm not real good with words, so I thought I'd say goodbye the only way I know how. Hit it, boys." Bob points on the other side of the driveway and a polka band plays.
"So long, Point Place!" Eric says and tries to start the car, but it doesn't.
"Oh, for Pete's sake, come on!" Red waved us all back and we all began pushing the car. Well, except for me.
"So long, Point Place!" Eric yells again and the band begins playing again.
~~
"Penny, we need to talk." Is all Hyde says when I pick up my phone.
"About what? Aren't you in Chicago to go be with Jackie?" I asked him.
"I was. But then Kelso came in in only a towel." Hyde said slowly.
"What?" I exclaimed as I sat up in bed.
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