AN: Last chapter people! I've been working on this story for such a long time and it is so weird finally finishing it. I definitely had some challenges writing it because I couldn't figure out how to end up, but it's been my favorite one to write. I want to thank everyone who read/reviewed it, you all made it more fun to write it (even when it took me months to update lol). Hope you guys enjoy the last chapter, and until next time!

As she is getting ready to go out, Jackie looks up at the calendar hanging on her refrigerator and notices that it is already December 4th. Christmas was only a few weeks away and soon after that it would be an entirely new year. She couldn't believe how much she endured since she left Point Place in February. Not only has she completely made a life for herself, by herself might she add, but she has also managed to stand on her own two feet for the first time and be fine. Her time in California, though the result of her greatest devastation, ended up being her saving grace. Who knows how she would have turned out had she stayed in Point Place. Her guess is she would have been the second coming of Pam Burkhart, an unfit, alcoholic, money-hungry mother.

Grabbing her wallet, Jackie rushed out of the door and made her way to the grocery store a few blocks away. Hyde has invited her over to his apartment so they could spend her day off together. He agreed to bring a few movies and records if she would take care of the drinks and food (which she would order for delivery of course).

As she makes her way to the store, one thing Jackie notices makes her nostalgic of her life in Point Place. It is the holiday seasons, and there are no Christmas decorations anywhere. She sees a few decorations in store windows, but none of the houses she passes are decorated nor did the streets have cheery banners. In Point Place, people put up their lights right after Thanksgiving dinner. California was obviously not feeling the holiday spirit and maybe that's why she didn't realize it was December already.

She begins thinking whether or not it would be weird to get Hyde a Christmas gift. They were friends after all but did this new relationship they've been building the last few weeks allow for presents?

'I probably shouldn't' she thought. Hell, how awkward would it be if she got him something and he didn't get her anything. She would seem pretty desperate wouldn't she?

She reaches the grocery store and notices a familiar figure standing a few yards away. After squinting her eyes, she realizes it's Jason standing in front of a small vendor, hand in hand with a girl, both appear to be buying a Christmas tree. Jackie feels her heart beat racing. She hasn't seen Jason since his altercation with Hyde and whenever she called him, he hung up the phone. The last few weeks without him have been difficult for Jackie. Before the fight in her apartment, Jason was her go-to person for everything. Not having him around, even if she did have Hyde now, was like missing a large part of her life. She remembers the plans they both made for Christmas when they started dating in February. They were supposed to go to a nice hotel in Malibu and hang out at the beach everyday and ring in the New Year's with a firework display they did every year.

Now, her New Year's plan consisted of hanging at home by herself. Hyde has asked her if she wanted to go back home with him and spend it with the Forman's and their friends, but she had politely declined. She is not yet ready to face her past all at once. She and Hyde have slowly started hanging out more and more but she is still getting used to the idea of him being back in her life. She is not ready to go back to Wisconsin and tackle all her demons. Besides, she still hasn't spoken to Donna since their argument over the phone weeks before and she still did not know how she would mend that broken friendship. Having Hyde gone over the holidays would give her time to think clearly and decide what moves she should make in the upcoming year.

"Jackie?" she hears a voice nervously call out and quickly looks up to see Jason and who she assumes is his girlfriend standing a few feet from her.

Jackie smiles and waves enthusiastically and walks towards the couple. As she gets closer, she can see the girl Jason's with better. She is a pretty girl, about the same age as her, with blonde hair and big brown eyes. "Hi Jason" says Jackie. She forgets how bad things ended between them because she is so excited to see him.

"Hi, how are you?" he says. Jackie notices that he is slightly uncomfortable and remembers their epic fall out and quickly becomes nervous herself. However, she reminds herself to remain cool, remain zen.

"I'm doing alright, you?" she asks. Jackie notices the girl stands behind Jason and wonders if she knows what happened between the two friends...ex-friends.

"I'm alright too. Just keeping busy. Oh, sorry I'm being rude. This is Vanessa" says Jason motioning towards his companion, "she's uh..she's my girlfriend."

Jackie extends her hand and says "very nice to meet you." Vanessa returns the handshake politely and nods her head. She doesn't seem to look at Jackie with any bitterness so Jackie assumes that perhaps he hasn't told her.

"So...what have you been up to?" asks Jason.

"Just the same as usual, working, keeping busy too." Jackie knows that Jason is curious to know about Hyde. She can read him like a book. That is the benefit of having been his best friend. However, after what happened, she knew better. She quickly changes the subject. "Are you guys buying a tree?"

"We were," Jason responds, "but we are spending Christmas in Malibu so we decided it doesn't make sense to buy one if we won't be home."

Jackie finds it interesting that Jason is carrying along with their plan with his new girlfriend. "That makes sense" she replies remaining calm. She isn't going to let him think that this has any affect on her.

The couple nods. "So we're going to get going" says Jason, "say hello to Hyde for me" he says bitterly. Now it is Jackie's turn to nod. They say their good-byes and go their separate ways. It saddens her to see that her friendship with Jason is still shattered and she can't do anything about it. All she can do is wait and hope that one day he will come back into her life.

45 minutes later

Jackie is outside Hyde's apartment waiting for him to open the door. She hears music playing from the inside and smells some delicious. A few seconds later, Hyde walks to the door with an apron and a spatula. She laughs because he is covered in a yellowish powder and seems frustrated.

"It's not as funny as it looks" he says stepping aside to let her in.

"I'm sure it isn't" she replies sarcastically setting down the grocery bag she has with the wine and pie in it. "I thought I was responsible for the food." She looks around and sees several pots on the stove.

"I figured I could surprise you with my amazing cooking skills. If I do remember correctly, you did love my deviled eggs" he says with a smirk.

"You didn't?" she asks excitedly.

"I did" he says.

"You are amazing" she says and kisses him on the cheek.

"Well if this is what I get for some eggs, I might have to step up and cook you like a lobster or something" says Hyde winking at her.

"Don't push it." Jackie walks over by the record player and turns it down a bit. "Will it be much longer? I don't mean to rush you but I am starving."

"Starving? Isn't that a "fat girl" might do?" Jackie laughs. Leave it to Hyde to reference their first meeting at the diner weeks ago. It seems like an eternity ago after everything that's happened with them and Jason. Hyde smiles and informs her that the food should be ready in twenty minutes.

Jackie walks over to the living room and sits on the couch. "Hey" she yells to him, "do you mind if I turn on the television? I think an episode of the show is on and I kind of want to watch it again."

"Sure" says Hyde from the kitchen. He walks over to the record player and turns it off so she can hear the t.v. better. He walks back to the kitchen and begins stirring a few pots. It's amazing to him that he has been giving a chance to have Jackie back in his life. Even if they are not together in the way he wants them to be, he is completely content just spending time with her. She looks towards the couch and sees her laughing at the show. He can't help but smile and be grateful for the opportunity to see her happy again.

A few minutes later, Jackie yells over to him again. "Steven, come here, quick!"

He heads over to the living room and stands behind the couch. They both stare quietly at the television where the show has been interrupted for a special announcement. The reporter is speaking about Led Zeppelin and is reading a message released by the band:

"We wish it to be known that the loss of our dear friend, and the deep sense of undivided harmony felt by ourselves and our manager, have led us to decide that we could not continue as we were."

"The message is simply signed Led Zeppelin" says the reporter. "Many see this message as an official statement of disbandment. Led Zeppelin, who lost drummer John Bonham almost three months ago have canceled several shows. It appears as though this truly is the end of Led Zeppelin. Stay tuned for further developments in the story."

Jackie looks up at Hyde who seems as though he got sucker punched in the stomach. "Steven, are you alright?"

Hyde takes off his glasses and rubs his eyes. He inhales and exhales a few times before nodding his head. "I'm fine" he replies as he turns back and walks towards the kitchen.

Jackie gets off the couch and follows him. She wraps her arms around his chest as he starts stirring pots again. She leans her head on his back and can feel him breathing in and out. "It's okay to be upset, they're your favorite band."

Hyde turns around and takes her hands in his. He smiles and says "I'm find, honestly."

"You sure?" she says not yet convinced.

Hyde takes a few seconds to really look into her eyes. It has been so long since he has really looked at her and appreciated every part of her. Even though she is still familiar, so many things about her and unknown to him and he wants desperately to rediscover her. He wants to know everything about her like he once did.

Not being able to stop himself, he cups her face in his hands and places a soft but passionate kiss on her lips. The ex-lovers revel in each others passion for a few seconds before he breaks away from her. Her eyes are still closed and he smiles. No matter how different they both were, one thing remains the same after all this time—they have an insane amount of chemistry. She opens her eyes and smiles at him. He kisses her forehead and says "I'm great doll."

The End.