Eric Forman sat on the train from Chicago to Point Place. He had left North Carolina yesterday. His friends thought he was in Africa. Boy were they dumb. Africa was a continent not a country. Only Jackie had figured that out and confronted Red and Kitty.

Eric hadn't joined an overseas program. Eric had joined the marines. He was wearing his dress blues home. He was proud of what he achieved. He had needed money for school so he joined for the GI Bill. Red had been shocked when Eric told him.

He had realized marrying Donna was a bad idea. Not long after he left he found out Donna was cheating him. He broke up with her but kept that he knew about Donna cheating to himself. When he graduated boot camp he got two surprises. Red and Kitty had come but Jackie was with them. Jackie had figured out something was up. Jackie gave Eric a hug and said "Wow Eric! They were right about men in uniforms."

"Well Marines are the best. Sorry about what Hyde and the others are doing to you!" Eric replied

"Eric, don't worry about them. They're jerks! But look at you. You have accomplished mire than the rest of us combined." Jackie replied

"Thanks Jackie!" Eric said and then gave Jackie a kiss on the cheek.

Jackie blushed and Kitty whispered to Red "They make a cute couple!"

Red nodded and then shook Eric's hand.

The other surprise was Eric had been selected to join Force Recon. He would be leaving the next day for North Carolina for training and that was where he would be stationed. Eric and Jackie agreed to write each other, using Red's shop to mail thru.

As the months went by Eric and Jackie had grown closer. Eric had graduated from Force Recon training. He was stationed at Camp Lejeune North Carolina. Eric and Jackie kept writing letters to each other. Jackie's letters did wonders for Eric. He was lonely and Jackie was his real lifeline. As Eric sat on the train he thought back to the letters he and Jackie exchanged.

Dear Eric,

It was great to see you this past weekend. I am glad you didn't go to Africa. Why those idiots haven't figured that out I don't know. I know Red told you about Randy. I'm sorry Donna's a bitch like that. I still can't believe she wants to be friends with that slut and not me. Well maybe it's because they are both sluts and not me. I hope your training is going well. I never realized how much of a friend you were until you were gone. Oh and Hyde "sold" my dating rights to me to Fez. That moron claimed I couldn't date anyone but him. Well he did until I told him I'd rip his man parts off. I felt bad so I bought him some candy. We are good now. HYDE MUST PAY!

Your friend,

Jackie

Eric wrote Jackie back quickly.

Dear Jackie,

We never said they were smart. Think of all the dumb things we did growing up. Well, you and I actually grew up. They are still acting like kids. I figured Donna would move on. I sent her a letter breaking up with her. I can't take her constant put downs anymore. That woman thinks only she has good ideas. This is my best idea ever.

How are your classes going? Red said you were taking classes at Point Place Community College. What is your major going to be? Don't worry about revenge on Hyde, karma will take care of that!

Always,

Eric

Jackie wrote back to Eric she was taking business courses. Her logic was that in order to be the boss she needed to own a business. She was already sick of Fez controlling her schedule and ability to make money. Jackie talked about getting a job where she could do more than hair. She realized that was not for her.

Eric was amazed by how much he and Jackie were sharing in their letters. They began writing almost daily. They wanted to share the daily events with each other. Eric sometime had to mail three days' worth together since he would have field training.