April 13, 2007
5:30 PM PDT
Real World Universe

"Will you be all right, honey?" asked Anne Rundgren - as she hugged her daughter, Julia. "Now, please make sure Martii doesn't stay out any later than ten - and make sure you remind Vincent he's supposed to wax your dad's car, or else he sure could forget about asking us to give him any more loans. We'll be back late on Sunday."

"If you have any problems, Julia" added Anne's husband, Tony, "you have the phone number of your Uncle Brent. Martii is not to have girls in the house. He is only twelve, and he's really too young to be dating. His homework is to be finished - before he can play any video games. I guess that will be all. You be sure to have a nice weekend."

"Thank you so much, Mom and Dad," Julia replied, as she smiled at her parents. She really was looking forward to this evening. She had plans to have a movie marathon night with her close friends, as they'd watch the entire Back to the Future trilogy. It was her absolute favourite movie trilogy, and she also greatly loved Michael J Fox.

Julia smiled fondly, as she thought of the few times she met Michael J Fox. It was one of the neat perks of living in Manhattan, New York. He sure was a real friendly man to meet, and he had a lot of charisma. It was a great shame he had Parkinson's disease.

Julia watched, as her parents headed out to the car. She wasn't all too worried about Vincent, as he was planning at spending the weekend at a friend' house - but she just couldn't help but worry about Martii, who tended to be in the way a lot of the time.

The telephone rang. She quickly checked the caller ID - and she saw it was from her best friend, Kris Sawyer. "Hi, Kris," Julia replied, as she picked up the receiver. "Our parents have just left the house. So are you on your way over here? We sure have plenty of chip and mint ice cream - and we could make some popcorn tonight, too."

"That sounds awesome!" gushed Kris. "If we're not real tired after watching the Back to the Future trilogy, we might also watch High School USA. The movie features both Michael J Fox and Crispin Glover. We could order from Pizza Hut tonight, as well."

"I really do love the breadsticks," Julia commented, as her mouth was watering. "We could order two large pan pizzas with double cheese, too. I'd just love to watch High School USA. Any movie that has Michael J Fox in it is awesome! He's a great fellow!"

"Yeah, it's a shame about the Parkinson's disease," Kris replied, sighing. "He is making a great difference in people's lives, though. It's a real shame that ignorant blowhards like Rush Limbaugh feel this need to be so disrespectful to him. I'm not against people who oppose embryonic stem cell research, but they don't have to be rude about it!"

"I agree," Julia replied. "In fact, my own mother is opposed to it - but she doesn't feel this need to fault Michael for supporting a cause that she strongly disagrees with. We need to agree to disagee on issues like this, or else we make our side look hateful."

"I agree with you, Julia," Kris replied. "It's not about being liberal or conservative. It's about being tolerant or intolerant of people who hold views we disagree with. It quite mature how Michael is really handling the whole issue. Emily, Simona, and Maria are in the car with me right now - so we should be by your house in about five minutes."

"Tommy is already here," Julia explained, "and he's spending time with Vincent. I will look very forward to spending the evening with all of you. In fact, I'll call Pizza Hut - after I hang up with you. See you in a few minutes, Kris." Julia hung up the phone.

Julia was whistling to herself, as she reached for the phone book. She wanted to see High School USA for a rather long time, and she was sure happy that Kris was able to get her hands on the video. She had a good feeling that this evening would be fun.

"Hey, Julia," called out Julia's friend, Tommy Paige - just as he stepped into the living room with Vincent. "I sure would like to watch the Back to the Future trilogy with you tonight, but Vincent invited me to go to the bowling alley with him and his friends."

"All right, then, Tommy," Julia replied, as she tried her best to keep the resentment out of her voice. "I hope you and Vincent have fun. Maybe you can join us another time." Julia quite couldn't help but feel resentful, as she and Tommy had been close friends for almost four years. Why was he suddenly close buddies with Vincent?

"I could maybe hang out with you folks tomorrow," Tommy suggested, just as he and Vincent headed outside. While Julia knew she couldn't exactly tell Tommy and Vincent not to be friends, she couldn't help but feel that her close friend had betrayed her.

She began to fantasize about what it'd be like to date Marty McFly. He figured Marty was a nice gentleman. For some reason, she sure didn't think she'd be as happy with Alex P Keaton - as he did sometimes come off as seeming rather sexist. She also had no real interest in politics, as she found the subject to be pretty boring and divisive.

As she glanced out the kitchen window, she saw Kris pulling up into the driveway. She felt very excited, as she could hardly wait to start watching that movie. This sure was an event that she'd like to do more often. She wished that Tommy could join them.

"We're here, Julia," called out Simona Garfunkel, as she and the others stepped into the house. "Have you called up Pizza Hut, yet? Is anyone else here besides you? I'd sure like to watch the movie with as little interruptions as possible, if at all possible."

"Vincent and Tommy left not very long ago," explained Julia. "I sure don't understand why Tommy has decided to start spending so much time hanging out with Vincent and your brother, Simon. I mean, he was our friend first. How can he just do this to us?"

"I really have no idea," Simona said, shrugging. "Anyway, let's put on the movie and enjoy this evening. Well, after you call Pizza Hut, that is. I've really been wanting to watch High School USA for a long time. Michael J Fox and Crispin Glover have such a lot of chemistry together. It's such a shame Crispin wasn't back for the sequels."

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"Well, that was such a great movie," commented Maria Sabel, as the first movie was ending. "How about we make some popcorn, before we start the second movie? We need to get our fix of the great Marty McFly? Wouldn't it be so nice if he was real?"

"I hope to find a guy like Marty McFly someday," added Emily Haven. "Of course, we do have Michael J Fox - but he already has Tracy Pollan. You know, we could have a bake sale in maybe a couple of weeks - and then we really could raise a lot of money for the Michael J Fox Parkinson's Research Foundation. Wouldn't that be awesome?"

"That's sure a great idea, Emily," Julia gushed. "Michael is such a wonderful man, and I'd rather be more than happy to help support his cause. He really does exude peace and harmony." The telephone then rang. She picked it and said, "Hello, this is Julia!"

"Hello, pumpkin," replied a familiar masculine voice. "This is your Uncle Brent. I wanted to check up on you, and see how you were doing. Do you have any plans for tonight? What about Vincent and Martii? Would either of them happen to be home right now?"

"Vincent and Martii are both with their friends," explained Julia. "My friends are here tonight, and we're having a Back to the Future marathon night. We may then watch High School USA, which also happens to feature Michael J Fox and Crispin Glover."

"That sounds rather nice," Brent replied. "Do you think you could maybe come to my house tomorrow afternoon. I just happen to have a big surprise for you, and I think you'll love it. I can't tell you what it is now. You'll sure have to wait until tomorrow to find out. Anyway, I'm going to turn in, now. You enjoy your evening, sweetheart."

"Thanks so much, Uncle Brent! Good night!" Julia replied, as she hung up. Turning to her friends, she added, "That was my Uncle Brent on the phone. He just said he has some big surprise for me tomorrow. You know, he always was my favourite uncle."

"Maybe he managed to invite Michael J Fox over," Kris suggested, with a wink. "If so, you'll really have to invite the rest of us over. Anyway, I did start the popcorn - while you were on the phone. Anyway, Julia, how would you like to travel through time?"

"I, for one, would love to go back to the '80s," commented Emily. "I really hate all the gangsta rap and teenybopper pop that our generation is expected to like. I just think that the '80s would actually be such an awesome decade to be a teenager in."

"Well, if I ever manage to get my hands on a time machine," Julia replied, "I'd bring all of you back with me. Granted, I rather would miss the internet - and I'd quite miss my cellphone, as well. I'm sick and tired of dealing with older adults who themselves were teens in '80s, though, hassling me for wearing a Huey Lewis and the News tee-shirt."

"Actually," Simona added, "it sure seems like it's more acceptable for today's teens to like Led Zeppelin or Pink Floyd, then it is for us to like '80s music. Granted, we've sure received a few positive comments from the '80s generation - but it almost seems as if many of them can't accept that I can enjoy bands like Bon Jovi or Def Leppard, too."

"Let's go put on the second movie, now," suggested Maria. "We're really not going to let some old fogeys tell us we're too young to listen to the same music they do. Music is for everyone, and anybody who really can't accept it can go screw themselves!"

As everyone headed back into the living room, Julia sure couldn't help but wonder what kind of surprise her uncle had for her. She figured it would just be worth the wait, though. Also, this was supposed to be her special night with her friends.

Doing good so far. You really like the names Rundgren and Brent, don't you?

Hey, thank you! Yeah, I really do! :)

April 14, 2007
12:30 PM PDT
Real World Universe

As Julia drove over to her uncle's house, she wondered what her uncle's big surprise was. She still felt rather tired, as she barely had any sleep last night. After watching the entire Back to the Future trilogy - as well as High School USA, it was quite late at night. She also couldn't help wondering just what her favourite uncle had for her.

As she pulled up into the driveway of her uncle's house, her heart was beating with anticipation. Her uncle was only about twelve years older than her, and he was the youngest in his father's family. He used to babysit her, when she was a little girl.

"Julia!" Brent called out, cheerfully - as he stepped out of the house. Julia quickly ran up to him - and, as the two of them embraced, he added, "I stopped by SubWay just about half an hour ago, and I have your favourite sub for you: the tuna with pickles, salt and pepper, and mayo. I got you the foot-long, on white bread. Is that right?"

"I guess you really know me by now," Julia replied, as she smiled at her uncle. "I am pretty hungry, come to think of it. Anyway, what up? How's your job going? I might like to work at a record store. You get to study other people's tastes in music."

"It sure is nice to meet people your age," Brent commented, "who can appreciate the classics. Just about every day, we have a few teens walking into the store - who are wearing tee-shirts of bands that were very popular, back when I was in high school."

Julia was pretty anxious to find out what the surprise was, but she really didn't wish to seem pushy. Her uncle handed her the sub, and she sat at the kitchen table. She began to savour the sub, as she really thought of what her uncle had just told her.

"Sometimes, I just wish I lived in the '80s," Julia said, sighing. "Granted, the internet wasn't as advanced back then - and there also weren't cellphones. Still, I really wish they still made TV shows that were like Family Ties. Alex P Keaton was sure a cutie."

"I thought his character was sometimes a little pompous," Brent said, quietly. "He did certainly have his soft spots, and he was usually very nice to Skippy. He really cared about his little sisters, even if he would often tease them. Still, I just wish they made Michael J Fox's character more, uh, cool - not in a snobbish sort of way, of course."

"You mean, like Marty McFly?" Julia asked, dreamily. As her uncle nodded, she added, "Marty sure did seem like a fun person to be around. He seemed to be rather nice. He just cared so much about his scientist friend, and he even cried - when he thought his older friend was dead. I wonder if Doc's family ever did end up moving back to 1985."

"All right, Julia," Brent commented, with a twinkle in his eye. "I'm about ready to give you your present. There is a good friend of mine, who I really was close to for about the last five years, had given me some tickets. Now, this is not an ordinary ticket."

A smile spread across Julia's face, as her uncle placed a wallet-sized plastic ticket into her hand. As she looked quite closely at the ticket, she saw the large print that read: "See You At The Movies!" Julia then began to scrutinized the rest of the ticket.

"This really is awesome, Uncle Brent!" gushed Julia. "So just what is this ticket for? I have quite a good feeling it's for something much bigger than just seeing a movie at the theatre. Does it give you rather unlimited visits to the movie theatre - or does it do something like... well, maybe allow you to visit the set of your favourite movie?"

"In a manner of speaking, yeah," replied Brent. "Actually, this ticket allows to enter the universe of various movies. I've used this ticket a few times myself, and I could show you a video of some characters I've met. I went to a Wild Stallyns concert."

"Wait a minute!" exclaimed Julia, as she could hardly believe what she heard. "What exactly are you talking about? Isn't Wyld Stallyns the band from Bill and Ted? I quite don't understand how that's possible. I mean, Wyld Stallyns are a fictional band!"

"To us, they're fictional," Brent said, quietly. "In another universe, however, Bill and Ted are every bit as real - as you and I are in this universe. I rather had an opportunity to chat with Bill and Ted, and they sure give me a nice autograph. It just seemed very surreal. I even have the whole concert on video. You should watch it!"

Julia was unsure of what to believe. Her uncle seemed to be serious about this whole thing, and he never seemed to be crazy to her before. She believed in keeping a real open mind. However, she never did expect to encounter such a strange tale - so she might be more of a skeptic than she ever figured that she was. Still, she wanted to believe her uncle! She wanted it to be possible to meet Martin Seamus McFly!

"That does sound, uh, fascinating," Julia asked, nervously. "So, uh, did you tell them that you knew them from a movie? I'd really like to believe you, Uncle Brent - but this just sounds, uh, a little too good to be true. To be honest, there's one movie that I'd like to visit. Well, actually, a movie trilogy. I'd really like to visit Back to the Future."

"I wasn't so sure if I should tell them that," Brent explained, as he stood up. "I know they're already used to, uh, weirdness - but I didn't want to freak them out with the news. I'll put the video on right now. These guys gave a very stellar performance."

"I'll look forward to watching it," Julia commented, eagerly. She took in a deep breath, as she added, "Some people may think I'm crazy for even considering the possibility of everything you told me - but, the thing is, I really would like to believe that it's true!"

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"I really must say," Julia said, as soon as the concert video finished, "it was the most excellent video! It sure looks like Bill and Ted haven't aged badly. As much as I enjoy Bill and Ted, though, it's Back to the future that I'd like to see. I wanna meet Marty!"

"Even after having already met Michael J Fox a few times?" Brent asked, chuckling. "I guess it might still be nice to meet the character, though. You know, I could see Wyld Stallyns performing with The Pinheads. You know, I think it's quite great that many of you kids have a real appeciation for the '80s. I sometimes really miss that decade."

"I sure wish I was alive long enough to remember the decade," Julia replied. "So how does ticket work anyway? Also, how long do I get to stay in the world? I want to see how Marty's life has turned out. I also wonder how the technology of this year might be different. I mean, I really do wonder if the hoverboard has been invented yet."

"I wouldn't doubt it," commented Brent. "I really don't think we're anywhere near as advanced as they are, even though there were all those fax machines. I'm not sure things like the internet was invented in that universe. It's possible that maybe not."

"The internet was already around in the '80s, though" protested Julia. "I suppose it maybe is possible that the Bobs really weren't expecting for the internet to become quite as commercially available, as it is nowadays. It's sure strange to think about."

"Anyway, these tickets work telepathically," Brent explained. "You press the button on here, and it really works best when you close your eyes. It just works as though there's a computer inside your brain. You visualize a scene from the movie you very much desire to visit the universe of, and then the ticket just takes you over there."

"That sounds so awesome," Julia gushed. "So how do I return to this world? Is there any limit on how long I can stay? I can hardly wait to meet Marty McFly. It could just be a lot like how I first met Michael J Fox, shortly after we moved to Manhattan."

"The very ironic thing is," Brent commented, "Bill Preston and Ted Logan are probably even more famous in their universe - than Alex Winter, and even Keanu Reeves sure are, in ours. It'd be interesting, if Marty McFly also ended up becoming a rock star."

"Yeah, maybe The Pinheads became famous," suggested Julia. "It's just a real shame he's already with Jennifer. Although, I guess he'd sure be old for me. I guess he'd be about 39 years old now. I guess that'd also make Marty Jr about nine years old."

"You have a real safe journey, pumpkin," Brent said, as he hugged his neice. "Just be sure to press the button again, and it will bring you back into this universe. Just make very sure you come back here wearing the same clothes you have on now. You really don't want to stay too long, or else people might notice that you've aged quite a bit."

"Right, Uncle Brent," Julia replied, as she closed her eyes. As she pressed onto the button, she started to visualize the scene where Mr. Strickland was lecturing Marty about how he and his father were both slackers. She really loved that scene a lot.

Just then, she felt a force tugging at her. Julia tried to relax herself, as she figured there was nothing to worry about. She then began to worry about if how she could very well land in the universe of Back to the Future, but maybe not in Hill Valley.

She tried rather hard to put that fear out of her mind. She figured the ticket would just automatically bring her to the location of where the major events of the movie took place. She then thought of what she might say to Marty. She couldn't just tell Marty that she knew him from a movie, as he'd most likely think her to be crazy.

You're doing great. I like Bon Jovi and Def Leppard, but nobody's ever been giving me flack about it. I must be lucky to have never bumped into someone who hates it when the younger generations like the same music as them.

Glad you like the story - and that people don't hassle you about your tastes in music! :)

Have you ever been hassled for your tastes in music? But then again, you were an 80s child, so you were expected to like 80s music.

No, not me so much - but I do know others who were hassled. I think it's great for today's teens to like '80s music, and music from before. The thing is, it's become so common to teens to rebel against listening to their parents's, it's pretty much stopped being rebellion - and has practically become a social expectation. So, because teens are expected to like new music and shun older types of music, rebellion is now going against what your peer group is expected to listen to - and actually listening to older music. I'm sure many listen to it not to rebel, but because they really do like the music. Still, they may feel rebellious when people hassle them about it.

It must have actually been very few adults who criticized Marty Jr and Harmony for liking 80s music, but to them it felt like a whole lot more. Criticism can do that to you. Even though it was very few people, it feels like a whole lot more.

Yeah, you make a good point! :)

April 14, 1987
3:00 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

After the vision cleared up, Julia looked around - and she really was taken aback. She was standing in front of the clock tower. The time was stuck at 10:04, and it sure had her mesmorized. She could hardly believe the ticket actually worked. She really took a glance across the street, where she caught sight of Lou's Aerobics Fitness Centre.

She had a feeling she not only entered the Back to the Future Universe, but she also managed to go back in time! She just caught sight of a newspaper in a trash bin, and she ran over to pull it out. To her surprise, she saw that the current year was 1987!

She was suddenly at a loss of how to find Marty. Not only that, but exactly what was she to say to him? It really wasn't like the two of them could start dating. After all, he was already destined to marry Jennifer Parker - and have two children together.

Her thoughts turned to Doc. Did he end up just staying in the past with Clara and the boys, or did he end up moving back to the present? She figured that Marty might end up being rather devastated, had Doc never chosen to move back into the present.

He remembered how Marty was crying - when he thought that his scientist friend was killed by the Libyan terrorists, again. There was also that time, in the Old West, when he was just shot in the back by Buford Tannen. Poor Marty really went through a lot.

She suddenly caught a glimpse of a familiar-looking person across the street. As she stepped a little closer, she suddenly felt real nervous. After all, she sure didn't want the young man to believe she was a stalker. As she reached the sidewalk, she could clearly see who the young man was. He was none other than Martin Seamus McFly!

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Eighteen-year-old Marty McFly was taking a walk to the Courthouse Square. While he looked like your ordinary teenage boy, he really had an extraordinary experience. He was buried six feet under for nearly two months, after being shot dead by a group of Libyan terrorists. It was through mystical means that he was brought back to life.

His scientist friend, Dr. Emmett Brown, also met the same fate - but he was brought back to life, as well. Doc had decided to give up time travelling, as he realized it was far too dangerous. So he decided it was better devoting his life to other projects.

Marty's temporary death had also prompted his parents to turn their lives around. For most of his life, George really was subservient - and he would let Biff Tannen bully him around. Lorraine was a disapproving alcoholic, who was rather prone to mood swings.

However, George finally decided to take control of his life - and he even managed to get just several of his science fiction stories published in various magazines. Lorraine was attending AA, and she was also taking marriage councilling with her husband.

His brother, Dave, was motivated to return to college - while his sister, Linda, joined an exercise program at Lou's Aerobic's Fitness Centre. She even really had a steady boyfriend in Kevin Maxwell, whom she had been dating for about four months now.

Marty's thoughts turned to his girlfriend, Jennifer Parker. They've been dating almost two and a half years now. He sure remember how thrilled Jennifer was, when he was finally brought back from the dead. So why was their relationship strained? It was for about a week now, that the two of them would bicker over just about anything.

His eyes filled up with tears, as he thought of the last time he spoke with Jennifer. It was a real silly fight, too - as he looked back in retrospect. He wanted to eat at Taco Bell, while she wanted to eat at Pizza Hut - and both were acting rather stubborn.

As Marty looked up, he saw a girl who looked to be about his age staring at him. She had dirty-blonde hair and blue eyes, and she rather appeared to be the same height as Marty. Was she possibly mistaking him for the famous actor, Michael J Fox?

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Julia's heart was beating rapidly, as Marty made his way across the street. She could hardly believe she was about to interact with a fictional character. Then again, in the world she was in, he wasn't quite merely a fictional character. He was much real. She also noticed that he actually looked even cuter in person, than he ever did on sceen.

"Hi, I'm Martin Seamus McFly," Marty said, just as he extended his hand. "I guess you must be new here in town. I was just talking a little walk, and enjoying this weather. I was feeling very depressed, because I was having some problems with my girlfriend."

Julia could hardly believe what she just heard. Marty having problems with Jennifer? It was hard to really have much sympathy for him, though - when she wanted to go out with him. Still, she didn't want to seem like an obsessive fangirl. She felt nervous.

"My name is, uh, Julia Mae Rundgren," Julia said, nervously. "I guess you can say I'm new in town." After she took a deep breath, she added, "Do you think you could, uh, show me around town? I, uh, heard a bit about you - so I sure wanted to meet you."

"Yeah, I guess I can," Marty replied, as he flashed a lopsided smile. "How would you like to go to Taco Bell? I'm just not sure if I should be doing this, but when I last time Jennifer and I talked... Well, we actually ended up having such an emotional fight. I sure don't know what came between us. I mean, we really were dating for so long."

"I'm real sorry to hear that, Marty," Julia commented, as she gently placed her hand on Marty's shoulder. She swallowed deeply, before she continued, "Say, Marty, Doc invented a time machine from a DeLorean?" As Marty really looked stunned, she just added, "He invented the flux capacitor, which is what makes time travel possible?"

"Hey, how do you know about that?" Marty asked, rather confused. "Where are you from, anyway?" After he took in a deep breath, he continued, "You know, this is real unsettling to me. How do you know about this? Are you from an alternate reality?"

"In fact, I am," Julia replied, as she was stunned that Marty guessed. "The thing is, where I come from... I don't know how to tell you this, but... you're in a movie. We really have a movie... a trilogy, in fact... about the adventures with you and Doc."

"Wait a minute!" Marty gasped. "So you're telling me that I'm not an actor in the world you came from, and the movie trilogy about us is not quite a documentary. This movie trilogy is really a work of fiction, and Doc and I don't really exist in your world?"

"Precisely!" Julia replied. "I understand this is a big shocker to you. I have this ticket, and this thing allows me to enter any movie of my choosing. I happen to love Back to the Future, so that's how I ended up here. I can stay for about as long as I want to, and I thought you seemed like a very nice person. It's just a pleasure meeting you."

"I must say I'm very shocked," Marty said, quietly. "It would really be hypocritical for me to disbelief you, but it's quite hard for me to get my mind around the idea. I don't like thinking that, in an alternate reality, I'm simply a fictional character. You do quite seem like a very nice person. What all was shown about me in the movie, anyway?"

"It started with you walking into Doc's garage," Julia explained, "and you blew up the amplifier. Doc then called you, asking you to meet him at the mall. You were sure late for school, and Strickland busted you. You then fail the dance audition, and then..."

"Please, Julia," Marty protested, somewhat impatiently, "just tell me the basics. You really don't have to tell me every single detail about that movie. I just want to know about the basic overall plot, and the important moments in that movie. That's all."

"All right, well," Julia said, nervously, "your plans with Jennifer are just crushed, your uncle doesn't make parole, your father is a complete wimp, and your mother is a very bitter alcoholic. Later that night, you show up at the mall. Doc tests his time machine, the Libyan terrorists show up and shoot Doc. Then you end up going back to 1955."

"That never happened to me!" Marty blurted out. "The Libyans shot me. I never went back to 1955. I was dead for almost two months, before I was brought back. I had to deal with certain people treating me like I was some sort of freak. It was scary."

Julia was taken aback by what she just heard. She wondered how she ended up in a different reality. She tried so hard not to worry about it, though. This Marty seemed to be the same, up intil the chase by the Libyan terrorists. This felt strange, though.

"I know it happened to other versions of me, however," Marty added. "Before I was brought back, my mother kidnapped another version of me. She ended up taking my other self's identical twin brother! She grabbed the wrong twin by mistake. She very much wanted me back, and she knew that the other me had the exact same past."

"If the other you had the exact same past," Julia asked, confused, "then how did he end up having an identical twin brother?" A sudden thought then occurred to her, as she gasped, "Oh, I get it! He didn't have a twin, until after he went back to 1955?"

"Yes, that's exactly what happened," replied Marty. "Well, we can discuss this a little later. I sure could go for some tacos. This really is a little much for me to take in, and I'm used to weirdness. Doc was also brought back to life, and he now has a woman."

April 14, 1987
3:15 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

"Let me guess," Julia said, as she was still very stunned by how she ended up in the wrong version of the Back to the Future Universe. She decided it maybe didn't quite matter too much. After all, she still ended up meeting Marty McFly. "Clara Clayton?"

"No, not Clara," Marty said, quietly. "In this universe, she's really still actually at the bottom of Clayton Ravine. He met a woman named Jessica Hoffman, and they were married just a little earlier this year. Jessica is about two months pregnant, now."

"Wow!" Julia breathed, stunned. "So I'm guessing she actually met this Jessica in the present? Are they planning on naming their first kid Jules, if it ends up being a boy? I wonder if Doc ever met Jessica in the universes, where he did meet Clara. Although, it's possible that Doc might've actually chosen to stay in the past with his family."

"They do plan to name him Jules," Marty replied, "as both Doc and Jessica are real big fans of Jules Verne. If it's a girl, they'd probably name her Emily or Martina. You know what happened last year? Doc and Marty from another universe came by to visit, and it turned out that this Doc was married to Clara. It was a bit of a surreal experience."

"That sounds rather fascinating," Julia commented, as she took in a deep breath. "Did they tell you anything about their lives? For instance, did Doc mention anything about staying in the past for several years - and having two boys named Jules and Verne?"

"In fact, he did say that!" Marty exclaimed, stunned. "Is that what happened in the movie trilogy?" After Julia nodded, he continued, "What was very surreal about this whole thing, though, is that that version of Marty lived a life that was very identical with mine - that is, until the Libyans chase. He actually remembered several pasts."

"You mean, he remembers growing up with a successful family," Julia asked, "and he also remembers growing up with a not-so-successful family? I can imagine it could be confusing. I think it'd be better to remember just the past of the current timeline."

"I see what you mean," Marty replied. "I'm really not completely sure how the whole concept behind time travel works. In a way, though, it probably is very important to retain the memories of the timeline you originated from - if something went wrong."

"Yeah, like in the Hell Valley timeline," Julia replied, quietly, "if Doc and Marty were to remember only that, then they wouldn't be able to fix things. I quite wonder if Marty remembers his past in that timeline, even if he was there for only a few hours."

"Hell Valley?" Marty asked, stunned. "What exactly was that timeline like? I really can imagine that things must've been so terrible in that timeline. Doc and Marty from that never told me about visiting that timeline, but that was maybe just because it was so upsetting for them to discuss. I'm quite glad they were able to avert that timeline."

"Simply put," Julia explained, "you purchased a sports almanac in 2015, Doc scolded you for it, and then Biff just got his hands on the almanac and the time machine. He sure ended up becoming powerful and corrupt, and married to your mother. He also killed your father in 1973. Nixon was still President, and the Viet Nam War was..."

"I think I've heard enough," Marty said, as he seemed real ill. "Now I understand why they didn't talk about it. It sure sounds like a nightmare. Anyway, why don't we head over to Taco Bell and eat? After that, we can stop by Doc's and Jessica's home."

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Julia felt nervous and excited, as she was eating with Marty. The meal seemed very much like a date. She tried her best to not stae at Marty's slate-blue eyes. He had a very soft dimple in his left cheek, and Julia felt so tempted to run her finger along it. He just had such a flawless complexion, he also had a very gorgeous lopsided smile.

"I guess you have a hearty appetite," Marty replied, laughing. "These tacos are very delicious, aren't they?" As Julia nodded, he continued, "So tell me about your life. It's still rather strange, thinking about how I'm just a fictional character in your world."

"Okay, first off," Julia said, as she her taco down, "I'm actually from twenty years in the future. I came here from the year 2007. I sometimes feel bad I wasn't born until 1989. A lot of the music in the future really sucks. I simply hate how there's really all this rap in the future, and that our generation is expected to like that sort of crap."

"I heard a little bit of rap," Marty replied. "Run DMC isn't half-bad, for instance. I do prefer rock music, though. I agree that too much rap can get quite annoying. I sure wonder what the music of the future is like. I don't think it can really get louder."

"Well, it doesn't exactly get louder," Julia explained. "There are some good new rock bands out there. I get very tired of all this rap and urban music, though. I sure think we have have more bands, like Led Zeppelin. They were very influential in the '70s."

"I used to listen to Led Zeppelin all the time," Marty explained, "when I was a kid. It was maybe because my older brother had albums by them. I didn't want to listen to what my parents listened to - because there were just, shall we say, rockaphobic!"

"My younger brother quite loved Led Zeppelin, since he was three," Julia added. "He's twelve, now - well, I mean, back where I came from. His name's Martii, too. However, instead of spelling it with a Y - he just spells it with two I's. He can sometimes really be annoying, but I really do love him. I'm not as much into Zeppelin as he is, though."

"So, anyway," Marty said, just as he took a sip of Pepsi, "why don't you tell me a little more about what happened in the movie trilogy? I know I go to 1955, and I quite help my father become more confident. Doc also ends up in 1885, where he met Clara."

"Okay, well," Julia said, quietly, "after you return from 1955, Doc then wisks you and Jennifer off to 2015 - just shortly after discovering your family is different. You sleep first, though. You go into the future to prevent your son from committing a crime."

"Wait a minute!" Marty exclaimed, with horror. "What do you mean my son commits a crime? Just what kind of a son do I have? I'm quite sure I would raise my son to know better than to engage in criminal activity! How can my son be a juvenile delinquent?"

"He's not exactly a juvenile delinquent," Julia explained, softly. "He's more of, well, a little bit like your father was. He sure gets pressured into the robbery by Biff's future grandson, Griff. He was very reluctant, but he has a very hard time saying 'no'. As a result, Doc wanted you to pose as your son - so that you could stand up to Griff."

"How could my son be a wimp, though?" moaned Marty. "I mean, if my other self sure manages to help my father quite gain confidence in a week, then why can't I raise my son to be confident? Does something actually end up happening to my older self?"

"Actually, yeah," Julia replied. "Douglas Needles goaded you into racing him, because he called you a 'chicken'. Because of the race, you just ended up crashing into a Rolls Royce. As a result, you broke your hand - and the driver pressed charges on you."

"Whoa, this is heavy," mumbled Marty. "Well, I never quite had that problem. I guess my other self really didn't, either, until he ended up changing his family life. I suppose I can be rest assured that my future won't end up like that. It sounds rather awful."

"Anyway, he chose not to race Needles in the end," explained Julia. "He managed to quite avert his tragic future. Jennifer still had a fax paper she brought back from the future - the one stating 'You're Fired' - and the print on it erased. That was very well the proof that nobody's future had been written, yet. So there is a happy ending."

"I'm so happy to hear that," Marty replied. As he looked to his side, he gasped, "Doc just came in here, with Jessica. What is he going to say, when he sees us?" After he took a brief pause, he added, "Holy shit! He just spotted us! He's coming this way!"

"Marty, what happened here?" Doc asked, as he and a tall blonde woman stepped up to the table. "I knew you and Jennifer were having major problems lately, but I really didn't expect you to move on so fast. Who is this girl, and where did you meet her?"

"It's not quite what you think it is," Marty explained, quietly. "The thing is, she came here from another universe - and I thought I'd show her around. We were both real hungry, so we decided to stop here. She's a very nice girl, and she was also really a good listener. Jennifer's at the mall with her friends, so I didn't quite see any harm."

"Even if Jennifer herself doesn't see you," Doc said, quietly, "it doesn't mean nobody else can see you. You are sure taking a big risk, being seen with someone other then your girlfriend." Turning to Julia, he added, "I'm real sorry. I didn't mean to be rude!"

"We may have to talk to Celeste about this," added Jessica. "She's really the one who knows all the stuff about alternate realities. We'll really have to see if we can help her to return home. Anyway, Marty, you really should've just taken her to our house."

"I'm pretty sure this has nothing to do with Celeste," blurted out Julia, "whoever she is. What happened was, I entered the world through a ticket that my uncle sure had given me." Julia just reached into her pocket, pulled the ticket out, and said, "That is how I came to be here! I sure don't know what makes the ticket work, but I'm here!"

Isn't Jessica the great-great-grandniece of Clara? I imagine her looking like a blonde Clara.

Right, exactly! :)

April 14, 1987
4:30 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

Marty was feeling a bit stunned. He felt Julia could've maybe broken the news to Doc and Jessica in a better fashion. He had to admit that he already came to like the girl - but the idea of being a fictional charactor in another universe still made him feel quite a little... Well, it was a concept that he felt very uneasy about. He certainly felt real!

"Her name is Julia Rundgren," Marty explained, quietly. "I met her in the Courthouse Square, and I thought I'd be a gentleman and show her around town. She's a rather interesting girl to talk to, and she's a good listener. Can she stay for a little while?"

"Great Scott!" Doc gasped, as took quite a close look at the ticket. "What made you decide to enter this world, Julia? Do you, by any chance, happen to know us from a different universe? Did another version of my invent that ticket? It looks complex."

"Actually, you would have a real hard time believing this," Julia said, quietly, "but you don't even exist in the world I came from. In fact, where I come from, you and Marty are fictional characters in a movie trilogy - a movie trilogy that I happen to enjoy."

"A movie trilogy?" Doc asked, stunned. "You know, this really isn't the right place to be discussing this. Why don't we go into our car, and you can explain more there? While I really am familiar with the concept of alternate realities - this does sounds, well, a little far-fetched to me. I mean, the idea of being a figment of someone's imagination..."

As Marty glanced over to his right, he suddenly caught sight of Jennifer walking into the restaurant - and she had another young man with her! Marty was torn between anger and shame. While he knew it'd be just wrong and hypocritical to fault Jennifer for doing the same exact thing he was doing, he still couldn't help but feel very bad.

"Come on, Marty," Doc urged, gently. "We can worry about this later. For right now, though, we have other things to discuss. Like, for instance, I really don't think it'd be a real good idea for Julia to stay here. I mean, she just doesn't belong in this world."

Marty thought of everything Doc said, as they then headed out of the restaurant. He quite began to recall how his counterpart's identical twin brother was brought into this world, a little before his mother and Celeste found a way to bring him back to life.

"I guess you're right," Marty said, softly. "Can we, at least, just let her stay for a few days, though? As long as we stay away from the Needles and the Tannens, we would be fine. I guess she's a big fan of mine, even if I am fictional where she comes from."

"Well, it's her ticket," Doc said, gently, "so I guess I can't just make her go back, if she just doesn't want to. There is the whole space-time continuum that we do need to keep into such consideration, though. Anyway, why don't we head to our house. I am still a little shocked by this whole revelation, though, of being a movie character."

Marty was also still stunned, as all four of them stepped into the Brown's car. He just took in a deep breath, as he then thought of his relationship with Jennifer. He rather felt sad to think that they could really be on the verge of breaking up. Tears came to his eyes, as the idea of ending his relationship with Jennifer made him feel quite sad.

"This is just a great shock to me," Jessica added, stunned. "I have often considered the idea of movie universes existing as parallel universes, but I sure never dreamed that my Emmett would be a movie character? What about me? Am I one, as well?"

"Not really," Julia replied, "but you might be a character in a Back to the Future fanfic story. At any rate, the trilogy doesn't even really centre around you guys. It centres around an alternate version of you guys - the one where Marty ends up back in 1955 for a week, and he makes his parents fall in love. They then become real successful."

"Hey, Doc," Marty added, "do you remember late last year, when our counterparts showed up in this world? I sure think the triliogy actually centres around those versions of us. They've really had much more exciting lives then we did, though."

"I guess they sure did, didn't they?" Doc asked, quietly. "Giving up my dreams of time travel has been one of the hardest decisions I ever made. I sure do regret that I had made a deal with Libyan terrorists. I feel bad that it's endangered my friend's life."

"I still am very confused about one thing," Julia said, quietly. "I rather don't get why the other Marty's life was spared - and, yet, yours wasn't." With sudden realization, she gasped, "Oh, I think I know what it is! The other Marty might've been killed, had that gun not become jammed. However, in this world, I guess the gun just didn't..."

"Holy shit!" gasped Marty, as his answer to that question finally had an answer. "I do remember, now. I turned away, fully expecting to be shot. Then I felt quite a terrible pain in my back. Next thing I knew, I woke up next to my gravestone! I sure do have a faint memory of having an afterlife, but I simply can't explain it in any great detail."

"You know, Marty," commented Julia, "I can understand why your mother thought to bring another version of you into this world, even if it was really his twin. You're sure a nice young man, and I can imagine why many felt sad to lose you. It is a tragedy."

Marty felt his eyes well up with tears, as it was a very sweet thing for Julia to say to him. He wished he could work things out with Jennifer. He really disliked fighting with anyone, and it was real upsetting how things were tense between him and Jennifer.

As Julia gently placed her arm around Marty's shoulder, tears began to trickle down Marty's cheeks. He began to weep silently, as he felt real distraught by the fighting that had gone on between him and Jennifer. He thought about how caring and nice Julia was, and how it was really a shame that she didn't even belong in this world.

oooooooooo

Julia gently squeezed Marty's right shoulder, as Doc pulled up in front of his house. It seemed quite odd to think that Doc was no longer living in that garage next to Burger King - even if she figured that the garage would be way too small to raise a family in.

She also felt real bad that Marty was crying. He was, without a doubt, thinking about Jennifer - and his strained relationship with her. She did quite want Marty for herself, but she still didn't enjoy seeing Marty being so sad. Her heart really went out for him, and she'd do just anything for him - even if it was to help him reconcile with Jennifer.

"You guys just come in, whenever you're ready," suggested Jessica. "I will be making some rice crispy squares. I really feel bad that you caught Jennifer cheating on you - but, in all fairness, you were doing the same thing to her. Just think about it, Marty."

After Doc and Jessica left the car, Julia turned to Marty and asked, "Do you want to talk to me about what's happening between you and Jennifer? If you really want me to, I could... I could, uh, find a way to get you two back together. I suppose I quite made things worse, after I came here. I guess I just showed up at a real bad time."

"It's... it's not your fault, Julia," Marty replied, his voice wavering. "There really was no way you could've known. Our relationship was already rather edgy. I really don't even know how this whole squabble started. I mean, we very seldom ever fought."

"The two of you are maybe just under a lot of stress," Julia suggested. "It might also be, uh, her time of the month. I know I sometimes get quite uptight around the time, and then things rub me the wrong way - and minor things really tend to irritate me."

"That might be real possible," Marty suggested, just as he took in a breath. "It might be something more than that, though. The last time the two of us went out, it was a disaster. She really wanted to order something that I simply couldn't afford to buy. I thought things would be fine, when she offered to pay for herself - but then..."

"Let me guess," Julia suggested, gently, "she got very angry with you for refusing to pay for her meal. She could've been a little more understanding of the fact that what she wanted was outside of your price range. She shouldn't've gotten mad at you."

"I even offered to pay seven dollars towards her meal," Marty explained, "as that's usually the maximum expense of her meal. She just turned it down, saying that she would just pay for the meal herself - and I asked her if she was real sure. Once she insisted that it was fine with her, I figured that things were settled. No big deal."

"So what happened after that?" asked Julia. "I mean, you did offer to pay partially for her meal - for the amount that you usually end up paying for her. It was rather wrong for her to have turned down your offer, and then get so mad at you about it later."

"Well, she got mad at me for offering to make only a partial payment," Marty said, as he grabbed a tissue and wiped his eyes. "She sure figured that if I wasn't planning to pay in full for her meal, then I might as well not pay at all. She then became so angry with me for not noticing that... well, that she was angry with me. It was disturbing."

"What do you mean, when you say she was angry with you," Julia asked, confused, "for not noticing that she was angry with you? I guess she really did take that whole thing hard, if she got angry with you for not noticing that she was angry with you."

"Well, she was quiet," Marty explained, "as she was eating. I figured that she maybe either had quite a bad day at work, or she just had a lot on her mind. I figured not to take it so personally, but then she was so irked that I didn't take it personally!"

"That really sounds awful," Julia commented, as she dabbed at a tear that rolled down Marty's cheek. "Why don't head inside, now? I think listening to some music would help you to feel better. I do think she was acting childish and petty about the whole thing."

April 14, 1987
8:30 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

Julia spent a couple hours playing Super Mario Brothers with Marty, while they listened to KKHV on the radio. It was great getting quite a feel for the 1980s. She had to admit that she was already starting to miss the internet, however. Still, it really was great to be able to hear a radio station of the 1980s. She actually felt that KKHV really rocked.

"Why don't we watch a movie, Julia?" suggested Marty. "I'll go check the freezer, and see if we have any ice cream. Why don't you go flip through the video cassettes over there, and see if there's any movie you'd like to watch. I could go for a good movie."

"That sounds great," Julia replied, as she smiled warmly at Marty. "I must say, Marty, it's sure neat getting to know you. I do admit, I miss some things from the time period that I came from. Still, I think I could easily adjust to this decade. It's just so nice."

Marty nodded, as he headed into the kitchen. Julia walked over to where the video cassettes were. Even though video cassettes were replaced by DVDs by 2007, she really was still familiar with that format - and her family still had a VCR in the house. She then began to realize the inconvenience of having to rewind a video cassette.

As she looked though the cassettes, she began to realize how the Back to the Future trilogy really wouldn't even exist in this world. Granted, meeting Doc and Marty in the flesh was actually quite better then just seeing them in a movie. After a few minutes, she finally managed to stumble across a movie that actually captured her interest.

"I'm back," called out Marty, as he came back into the living room. "They do have ice cream, in several different favours." As he saw the video that Julia had in her hand, he added, "I see you actually picked out Mind Warped. That's really a great movie."

"I see Michael J Fox actually starred in this movie," Julia replied, stunned. "This movie was never filmed in our world. I see on this box that this movie was released in 1985. I guess this was how Michael J Fox ended up getting his big break in this world."

"Yeah, Mind Warped was released in the summer of 1985," Marty replied. Just then, his eyes grew quite wide - as he gasped, "You mean Back to the Future was actually filmed in place of Mind Warped, where you come from?" When Julia nodded, he then added, "This is heavy! Anyway, I guess you really do want to watch this movie?"

"Well, I would sure be interested," replied Julia. "I mean, it has Michael J Fox in it - and he was one of my favourite actors for a long time. It's quite strange to think it was a different movie that had established him as a movie star in this universe."

"It is quite strange how things work out," Marty agreed, nodding. "Of course, I never before considered the idea that fictional universes could exist - or that I myself would be a fictional character in another universe. To be honest, I am still freaked ouit."

"I certainly can't blame you," Julia replied, very gently. As she suddenly remembered something, she added, "Hey, after watching Mind Warped, why don't we watch Back to the Future. I remembered that I had the videos in my package. Unless you think it would actually freak you out too much. So you do like Michael J Fox, too, right?"

"Yeah, I really do," Marty replied, as he flashed a lopsided smile. "Although, I believe Jennifer is an even bigger fan of him. In fact, she sure was a fan of Family Ties even before she met me." Marty's eyes then filled up with tears, as he added, "Now I sure don't think she even likes me, anymore. Oh, Julia, I really can't stand losing her!"

"Oh, Marty, I'm real sorry," Julia replied, just as she gave Marty a hug. "I didn't mean to quite make you feel sad, again. Why don't we just get some ice cream, watch Mind Warped, and ty to take our minds off of Jennifer? Let's just try to enjoy ouselves."

"Well, thank you, Julia," replied Marty. "I've been trying so hard to keep my mind off of her, but we've just been through so much together. The thing is, even if we don't exactly end up getting back together, I really hope we can at least still be friends."

"Yeah, I understand just how that feels," agreed Julia. "I used to date Tommy Paige two years ago. It really turned out that the spark between us just wasn't there, but we are still friends to this day. I quite believe it's possible for exes to remain friends. Sadly, some people just don't seem to understand the concept - but it can happen."

"Thanks so much for your encouragement, Julia," Marty replied. "Anyway, let's head to the kitchen. I really could go for some ice cream. You know, I was never real fond of drinking white milk - but I rather love cheese and ice cream. So, as a result, I sure do get a lot of dairy in my diet. I also really love chocolate milk, just like my father."

"Yeah, I'm just the same way," agreed Julia, as she followed Marty to the kitchen. "I don't know what your school was like, but we only got to have chocolate milk twice a week. So, on the other days, I would just simply not drink anything with my meal."

"I'll drink white milk, if I have to," replied Marty. "I mean, if the food is too salty - then I just need to have something to drink." As he opened up the freezer, he added, "We have four different flavours of ice cream. Which one would you like to have, Julia?"

As Julia looked in, she replied, "You know, I think I could quite go for some chip and mint ice cream. I mean, that sure was always one of my favourite flavours. When I was younger, I used to always pick out the chips. I really do the ice cream, as well. One thing I just like about March, is that McDonald's usually has shamrock shakes."

"Yeah, those are nice," agreed Marty. He then lifted up the video, as he added, "It's real strange to think that there's actually a trilogy of movies around my life, and that most of them don't even pertain to me. In a way, I guess I'm actually pretty lucky."

"I guess you quite are, now that I think of it," mused Julia. "I mean, you did mention that your parents were sure inspired to turn their lives around - although, when you were shot by the Libyans, that must've been a rather scary experience for you."

"Well, I've certainly overcome my fear of death," Marty said, with a little chuckle. "It's sure sometimes frustating, though. I mean, some people will actually look at me as if I was some sort of a... a freak. I quite would like to become a huge rock star someday, and it sometimes just concerns me. For the most part, though, I'm happy with life."

"We should maybe go watch Mind Warped," suggested Julia, as she and Marty made their way to the living room. "You know, the whole thing quite seems to be surreal to me. I mean, here I am - talking to you. I really won't be able to tell any of my friends this, after I return. I mean, they're also fans of the trilogy - but this whole thing..."

"Well, you do you suppose I feel, Julia?" Marty asked, laughing nervously. "After all, I'm basically going through the same thing as you're actually going through - but in reverse." He then looked into Julia's bag, he added, "You have books in here, too?"

"Uh, yes," Julia replied, as she headed towards the entertainment centre. "These are a book series, called A Series of Unfortunate Events. They're by Lemony Snicket. The series feature a group of orphans. My friend, Maria, got me into the book series."

"The series really sounds depressing," Marty commented, as he flipped through one of the books. "I can imagine it's be upsetting enough to lose your parents, it sounds very much worse what they have to go through. I mean, they actually have a real madman who is stalking them. So, anyway, what time period do these books take place in?"

"It's ambiguous," replied Julia. "Part of why I finally gave in, after really being initially resistent, is because of the whole alternate history setting. I believe it's supposed to take place in some world that isn't, well, ours. Well, you probably get what I mean."

"Well, you come fom a different world as me," Marty pointed out, gently, "but it might be possible for the universe of this book series to also exist. You know, I'm starting to think it might be rather possible for just about anything to exist in another universe."

"You never know," commented Julia, smiling. "To make things more complex, it actually turns out that Lemony Snicket is also a character in the universe of that... that series. Not only that, but he sure plans to document the lives of the Baudelaire orphans - and release the documents as a book series called, well, A Series of Unfortunate Events."

"Whoa, this is heavy," commented Marty. "I really wonder how the Baudelaires would feel about that. I hope he actually gets their permission, before publishing the series. I would just be a bit irked, if someone decided to publish a series of books about me."

"Actually, I'd be quite flattered," Julia replied, laughing. "I mean, my life isn't exactly the most exiting - or, at least, it wasn't. I mean, I have a relatively happy life - but I never really did anything as exciting as this. My routine was getting a bit mundane."

"I was actually very happy with my mundane routine," Marty replied, sighing sadly. "I mean, was very happy with Jennifer - and I was also confident that we would end up being married. Don't get me wong, Julia. I think it's quite a pleasure to have met you, but it hurts to think that my relationship with Jennifer is strained. It's heartbreaking."

"I can imagine it would be," agreed Julia, as she joined Marty on the count. She then reached for the remote, and added, "This might be like my little secret. It'll be like I'm watching a 'missing' Michael J Fox film. I'll have to have my friends watch this one."

As the opening credits for Mind Warped started, Julia leaned back and smiled. It was sure hard to believe that the movie was filmed in leau of Back to the Future. As soon as Michael J Fox appeared on the screen, her heart really melted at the sight of him.

April 15, 1987
9:00 AM PDT
BTTF Universe

Marty woke up to The Heart of Rock and Roll by Huey Lewis and The News. At first, he was sure confused about why he was sleeping in the guest room of Doc's house. He then remembered the mysterious visitor, Julia Rundgren. He had quite a strange dream that he was to be married to Jennifer, but Julia had turned up as the bride.

Suddenly, Marty wished he had brought his diary along. He sure wondered what that dream might possibly mean. Did it really mean he was destined to marry Julia, instead of Jennifer? How could this be possible, when Julia wasn't even from this universe?

He decided to check the neighbouring guest room, where Julia was sleeping. He had to admit that the girl was pretty... and sweet. Still, he sure wanted to get back with Jennifer. After all, the two had just spend the past four and a half years together.

Of course, Marty himself had been dead for two months - and he quite remembered how Jennifer was sure thrilled to see him. She really couldn't throw all of that away, could she? He never quite meant to upset his girlfriend, but he really did believe she was acting irrational about the whole thing. Tears suddenly filled his eyes, again.

As he stepped into the neighbouring guest room, he saw that Julia was sure sleeping peacefully. He sat down next to her, and realized that the girl was just so pretty. He gently just began to run his finger along her facial features. He sure noticed that the girl was beginning to wake up. She suddenly began to smile rather fondly at Marty.

"Michael?" Julia asked, as she was still half-asleep. "Are you... No, you can't really be Michael J Fox. He wouldn't really be that young, anymore. Where am I, though? How did I get here? Am I in heaven? Did I die somehow, and you happen to be an angel?"

"No," Marty replied, as he suddenly burst out laughing. "You're from another reality, remember? From where you came from, I'm a fictional character in a movie trilogy. A movie trilogy that I was going to watch with you today? Do you remember, now?"

"You mean this really did happen?" Julia gasped, stunned. "I thought this was simply a wonderful dream that I had, and that I would have to wake up from. This quite seems like it's... like it's just too good to be true. Here I am... in the universe of my favourite movie trilogy of all time. You know, Michael... I mean, Marty... you look very cute!"

"Why, thank you!" exclaimed Marty. "Jessica is really going to make some coffee cake for us this morning. Do you like coffee cake?" As Julia nodded, he added, "I sure think you'll enjoy it. Jennifer wanted to try her hand at it, too - but now I'm so afraid..."

"So afraid about what?" Julia asked, very softly. As Marty began to weep silently, she added, "You sure do love Jennifer, don't you? As much as I really adore you, Marty, it might quite be best for me to return home. I mean, I sure want you to be happy - and I'm worried that I might... might just make things worse for you. I'm so sorry, Marty."

"Julia, no!" Marty protested, tearfully. "I really don't want for you to think any of this is your fault. I was already having problems with her, when you first showed up. This really does bother me, but I don't want for you to feel like I don't... appreciate you."

Julia opened her mouth to respond, as the bedroom door suddenly opened up. Marty saw that Jessica was still wearing her pajamas, with an apron over it. He figured that the coffee cake was probably in the oven, and his mouth suddenly began to water.

"I see you kids are up, now," Jessica replied, smiling. "Marty, I wanted to tell you that Jennifer had just called. She said she'll probably be here around noon. So, Marty, just try to cheer up. I quite do agree that she shouldn't behaved the way she did, but she seems to feel bad about everything. Anyway, breakfast should be ready in an hour."

"That sounds great, Jessica," Marty replied, as he felt a sudden burst of hope. "Hey, Julia, if you don't mind... Well, what I'm trying to say is, it might be very best for you to not be present, when Jennifer shows up. You could just stay in the guest room."

"She could go out with me," suggested Jessica. As she walked over to Julia, she said, "How about I give you a little tour of town? The weather really seems nice out today, so we could maybe take a stroll at Hill Valley Park? How would you feel about that?"

"This sounds very awesome, Jessica!" gushed Julia. "This is even more thrilling than... than what the actors in the movie could've asked for! Oh, my gosh! I can't tell Michael J Fox about this! Of course, he might not even believe me! This is amazing! It's rather neat how I've... It's really like I'm dreaming. I feel just like Dorothy Gale must have!"

"Dorothy wanted to go home at the end, remember?" Marty pointed out. "I really can see what you mean, though. Seeing as Jennifer actually does know about time travel and alternate realities, maybe it won't be that hard to explain to her where you came from. Although, the idea that we're just fictional characters in a movie where you..."

"That is still very unsettling to me," Jessica commented, shaking her head. "Granted, I'm not in any of the movies - but it still feels real strange." As she began to walk out of the room, she added. "Well, I guess I'd better get back to preparing breakfast!"

"See you later, Jessica," called out Julia. To Marty, she added, "Well, I really do hope that you and Jennifer can sure get things worked out together. I mean, well, the two of you do seem to be destined to be together. As much as I love you, I really do..."

Marty was actually taken aback, when Julia had stopped short. Of course, the word "love" sure had a few different meanings. In fact, his Literature teacher often really complained about people using the term way too loosely - like, for instance, in cases where the words "enjoy" or "admire" would really be more appropriate verbs to use.

However, Marty had a feeling that this really was not one of those instances. In fact, he was almost quite sure that Julia didn't even mean that she loved him as a friend. It seemed as if she loved him in... in that way! It was like she had a crush on him!

"Hey, Julia," Marty softly said, as he real gently placed his hand on Julia's arm. As he flashed her a lopsided smile, he added, "Are you telling me that you... that you have a crush on me?" As Julia blushed, he added, "It's really okay! You can tell me, Julia!"

"All right! I guess I do!" Julia replied, nervously. "I really think you're so friendly, and so cute! I mean, I just don't want to get between you and Jennifer! That sure never was my intention! I mean, I had absolutely no such idea that you and Jennifer would be together! You were together longer, and I... I guess I'd better shut up, now!"

"Julia, don't blame yourself," protested Marty, as he smiled gently at her. "I just don't know what to say, except that... Well, I guess this is a rather hard situation for you - but you simply can't help how you really feel. Julia, please don't feel as though any of this is your fault. I really do appreciate how supportive you've been, and all that!"

"Thank you," Julia replied, as she smiled at Marty. She suddenly reached up, as she very gently ran her index finger along the dimple in Marty's left cheek. "I quite think you have such an adorable soft dimple. Your slate blue eyes are also very nice!"

"Aw, thank you!" Marty replied, as he laughed a little. "Anyway, I suppose the Back to the Future trilogy will sure have to wait until later this afternoon. We'd certainly better get dressed. I think you'll really like Hill Valley Park. It's simply a very beautiful place!"

"I always love going to the park," commented Julia. "It's very neat to be able to get in touch with nature. It actually gets awfully cold in New York, though. So, anyway, you sure said that you've never had that 'chicken' problem?" As Marty nodded, she quickly added, "So, Marty, does that mean Douglas Needles usually leaves you alone, then?"

"For the most part, yeah," replied Marty. "I actually get it more from Miff Tannen, as I've always been the type of person to stand up to bullies. I just try to be friendly to everyone. I just was never one to shy away from saying a kind word to the misfits."

"It sounds to me like you're a very outgoing type," Julia replied, smiling. "I have a few good friends. They all quite share my passion for the 1980s, and... Well, I'm probably just the biggest fan of Back to the Future and Michael J Fox - but my friends do enjoy them, as well. We even had a Back to the Future movie marathon night, before I..."

"Before you ended up in this universe?" Marty asked, gently. As Julia just nodded, he added, "Well, we can discuss this a little later. You sure are right about how I want to get back together with Jennifer, but I really... Well, I guess I'll go get dressed, now!"

Marty flashed Julia another lopsided smile, just as he began to walk back to the room he was staying in. He suddenly had butterflies in his stomach. He simply had to admit that he also had feelings for that young visitor. He still really wanted Jennifer, too!

Marty suddenly flopped onto the bed, as he sure felt so confused. Up until recently, he had always assumed that he'd marry Jennifer and have a wonderful family. Now, he simply wasn't too sure what his destiny was. What was it about Julia, that he felt so attracted to her? Was it actually the timing of when she showed up in his life?

He then wondered if he even could marry her, when she came here from quite a different reality. What if they ended up having children together? Would they end up being born with birth defects? Marty had simply never felt so confused in his life!

Later on, I have to outline how the rest of this story should go. My friend, Julia, has requested that I write this fic for her - and she really wants for her character to end up with Marty. I'll probably end up having her family move to Hill Valley with her.

After what Jennifer has done to Marty, it would probably never be the same between the two of them.

Well, yeah, Jennifer was acting very irrationally. I think they would eventually make up, and be friends - but, in this universe, the pairing is pretty well doomed.

Would Marty Jr and Marlene still exist in this universe?

Probably Marty Jr will. I'm not sure about Marlene. I had to use this universe, as this was the only one where Doc didn't travel forward. I maybe shouldn't do any request fics this year, as I have enough to keep up with already.

April 15, 1987
11:45 AM PDT
BTTF Universe

Marty sure felt nervous, as he was sitting in the living room of the Browns' house. He had the radio tuned to his favourite radio station, KKHV - but the music barely helped anything to calm his jitteriness. He really couldn't help but worry that he might not be able to work things out with Jennifer. He simply didn't like fighting with his girlfriend.

As promised, Jessica had taken Julia over to Hill Valley Park - and they simply weren't expected to return until around two. He really wondered if Jennifer might want to go out to lunch with him, the thought of which really made him feel even more nervous.

Just then the doorbell rang, which managed to startle Marty. Could it be Jennifer? He remembered how, yesterday, she had arrived at the restaurant with another boy. At least, he really wouldn't be the only person to have things to explain to the other.

"Hi, Marty," Jennifer replied, nervously - as Marty opened the door. "I wanted to, uh, talk to you about what happened. I really don't blame you, if you never wish to speak to me again. I really thought about everything that had happened the other day, and I... Oh, Marty, what I said to you was so stupid! I sure don't know what got into me!"

"Oh, Jennifer!" gasped Marty, as he threw his arms around his girlfriend. "I felt very sick with worry these past couple of days!" As Marty began to cry, he added, "I just can't stand to lose you, Jennifer! I just couldn't stand to think of you being mad..."

"I'm very sorry that I've acted so irrationally, Marty," Jennifer said, softly. "I was just under so much stress, and I shouldn't've taken it out on you. I wanted to call you and apologize, yesterday - but I worried that you'd be mad at me, after you saw me..."

"Oh, that," Marty replied, as he wiped his eyes with a tissue. "Well, I couldn't be mad at all - as that would make me such a hypocrite." He swallowed, before adding, "That girl you, uh, saw me with... She came here from another reality. I don't blame you, if you don't believe me, but that's what happened. I just felt it was my duty to help..."

"It's simply okay, Marty," Jennifer replied, gently. As she and Marty sat on the couch, she added, "Listen, Marty, I think you're a rather wonderful person. I really would like for us to remain being friends. However, our relationship just... I just don't think it..."

"Jennifer, are you saying that you just want to break up?" Marty asked, as a big lump was in her throat. As Jennifer nodded, Marty tearfully added, "You mean, even when we've been through so much?" As Jennifer nodded again, Marty continued, "It is very upsetting that we can't... can't work out..." Marty was sobbing too hard to continue.

"I'm sorry to really upset you like this, Marty," Jennifer commented, as she sounded tearful. As she gently took Marty's hands into hers, she added, "I quite believe that you're a wonderful person. Marty, I don't wish to lose your friendship. You are such a... a nice person. I simply don't feel that our relationship is working out, though."

"I really don't see what's wrong with our relationship," Marty sobbed. "I know we've had that fight, but I... I just forgave you. Can't we just start over again? Don't you remember how you felt, when I... I was dead? You were happy to see me again."

"Yeah, I can simply remember that," Jennifer replied, gently. "Even though, for the first few days, it was your counterpart from another reality... Well, actually, it was your counterpart's twin... Oh, Marty, I remember how I was happy to see you!"

"So what is it, Jenn?" Marty asked, weeping. "I mean, I guess I should just be happy that you still wish to be my friend. Still, we had a very nice relationship. I was hoping that we would, one day, get married. I sure guess I won't be losing you entirely, but that feels... feels almost... feels almost as bad. Please, Jenn! Please, reconsider!"

"Marty, if anything happened to you," Jennifer commented, softly, "I would feel very terrible. Marty, I'm being entirely honest, when I say that I still like you. It's just such a hard thing for me to accept - but, Marty, our relationship just wasn't meant to be."

"Uh, Jennifer," Doc commented, as he sat on the couch with Marty, "it might be best for you to, uh, leave. Marty is obviously feeling upset right now, and I simply think it would be a good idea to... I'm not mad at you, Jennifer - but Marty just needs... "

"I understand, Doc," Jennifer replied, softly. "I honestly didn't mean to upset him like that. I only figured that it was best to quite be honest, so that we don't end up in an unhappy relationship. I mean, I always will care about Marty - but I simply do believe it would be better for us to be friends. Hey, Marty, I will call you tonight! I promise!"

As Jennifer kissed Marty on the top of his head, he felt rather worse. He simply wasn't sure if he was even in the mood to watch the Back to the Future trilogy. In the second movie, Marty and Jennifer actually ended up being married thirty years in the future.

"I'm sorry, Marty," Doc replied, as he sat down next to Marty. "Breaking up really isn't an easy thing at all, no matter how amicable it really is. I remember a painful break-up that I went though back in 1946, and I simply felt rejected and alone. It sure was bad enough to lose the girl that I loved, but she broke up with me in a very painful way."

Marty was rather stunned. He did vaguely remember Doc talking about a girl he dated a long time ago, even before he came up with the idea of time travel. He simply never knew the details of the relationship. He still couldn't help but feel hurt about Jennifer.

"I still remember the date," continued Doc. "It was September 10 of 1946, and it was rather the most painful day in my life. Jill Wooster was her name, and her father was the dean of the college I attended. He wanted me to take on one of three projects."

"What were the projects?" Marty asked, as he wiped his eyes. He was suddenly quite intrigued. "Let me guess, Doc. You just turned down all three of them, and her father decided that you were no longer allowed to see his daughter? This is an outrage! This was way out of his bounds. He shouldn't've been meddling in his daughter's affairs!"

"Actually, it was of her own volition," Doc explained, "that she ended our relationship. As if that wasn't enough, she sure said plenty of cruel things to me. She even insisted that I was living in a fantasy world, as I had simply refused to believe that I was quite hated by most of the townsfolk. She also said that she never really liked Jules Verne."

"I actually would've been relieved by that last bit," pointed out Marty. "I sure wouldn't even want a spiteful individual like her to have the same passion as me. It really tends to bother me when people who rather have it in for me like the same music that I like."

"I guess I never quite saw it that way," Doc replied, sighing. "It's simply that, for over two years, I thought I finally found a woman who actually shared a rather big passion for my favourite author as me. To find out that the whole thing was a lie, was just..."

"Devastating?" Marty offered. As Doc nodded, he added, "I guess I do have quite a lot to be thankful for. I guess I should be happy that she still wants to be my friend, but I'm just afraid that things will never be quite the same. I even still remember the day that we first met. We were paired up for a class assignment, and then we..."

"I remember," Doc replied, as a big smile really spread across his face. "You two did a report on Jules Verne, and I still have a copy of your presentation. It rather was one my happiest moments, and a good reminder of how you and I became good friends."

"You were always quite helpful with my homework," Marty replied, as he gently put his arm around his older friend. "Anyway, I guess I can't exactly push her - but I still can't believe that she would really... Well, as you've said, I guess it could be a lot worse."

"We're back," announced Jessica, as she and Julia stepped back into the house. "Now I know spring has sprung. There was just some very beautiful scenery..." As she took a closer look at Marty, she asked, "It sure didn't work out, eh?" As Marty nodded, she added, "We could maybe order a pizza for lunch. That might make you feel better."

"You're sure back early," Doc commented, as he hugged his wife. "I guess I'm actually relieved. I was telling Marty about what happened to me back in 1946. It was my first year of teaching third-graders, and I remember how George McFly was in that class."

"He was?" Marty asked, stunned. "Holy shit! That's very amazing! It's sure too bad we don't have a time machine. I could visit you class, see what my father was like, and I'd even be able to tell off that bitch who rejected you so coldly. She had no right to..."

"It's all in the past, Marty," Doc replied, softly. "To be honest, though, I'm starting to reconsider the idea of having a time machine. I mean, I was just planning it for about thirty years - and I figured it might be such a shame to simply throw that away. Even so, it's very important to use precautions - so that we don't create a time paradox."

"Doc is right, Marty," Julia agreed, nodding. "I mean, I've watched the movies - so I'd assume that time travel would work the very same way in this universe. Now, had we been talking about the Bill and Ted Universe, then time travel might work differently."

"Who are Bill and Ted?" Marty asked, real confused. After a brief moment, she added, "I guess it's just another time travel movie that was never released in our universe, or hasn't yet. I do have an interest in time travel movies. I like Peggy Sut Got Married."

"It is an interesting movie," agreed Doc, "but I do prefer Time After Time. It features HG Wells, and he also has a time machine. At any rate, I'm sure getting hungry - and it's probably a good idea to relax for some time. I know you're still so bothered about Jennifer ending her relationship with you, and we want to be there to support you."

This is good. But didn't Marty and Julia only go to Taco Bell as friends? So that really wouldn't make Marty a hypocrite.

Thanks! :) They did only go as friends, but Marty understand what it would look like to Jennifer - so that's why he said that.

April 15, 1987
3:00 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

Julia had some mixed feelings, as she had her arm around Marty. The radio was tuned to KKHV, and Every Breath You Take by The Police was playing. She really was certain that Marty would never stalk his ex-girlfriend. He seemed quite depressed, though.

Julia didn't exactly enjoy seeing her new friend be that upset. In fact, it simply broke her heart to see him be so distraught. There was, admittedly, a part of her who sure hoped to have a chance with her. She still had no desire to be so insensitive to him.

"I can't believe it," muttered Marty, sighing. "I mean, I guess I should be quite happy that Jennifer still wants to be my friend - but I just don't think it'll ever be the same. I sure can't figure out what it was, that's made our relationship go downhill. It's just so distressing. I mean, other versions of me seem to be happy with Jennifer - so I..."

"I suppose you don't want to watch Back to the Future, then," replied Julia. As Marty shook his head, she asked, "Do you think I could meet your family, a little later? I just think it would be interesting to see how much they've changed. I am rather curious."

"My mother has lost a lot of weight," explained Marty. "She still attends AA meetings on a weekly basis. Biff has pretty well been left our family alone. I don't think he has plans to take up waxing cars, though. He might be bullying some other poor soul."

"I'm happy to hear that your mother is doing much better," replied Julia. "I'm sure you were very unhappy with the way she used to be. I mean, she was real disapproving - and she was blatantly dishonest of what her youth was really like. By the way, how is your father doing? Has he had much success in getting any of his stories published?"

"He's had a couple of them published," Marty replied, "in magazines. After having not written for so long, is writing is pretty rusty. He is actually much more secure, and he even managed to uncover some of his old stories. I felt they were rather awesome!"

"I wonder what his first novel would be," pondered Julia. "I'm very sure it wouldn't be A Match Made In Space - as you weren't there in 1955, to inspire that story. It would really be, uh, interesting to what would inspire his first novel. It quite would be so..."

"You know," Marty said, softly, "I haven't really thought too much about it. I suppose we could invite them over, and you could meet them. Although, it sure might not be a good idea to tell her about... about where you came from. Just try to act real natural okay? Act like you don't know anything about them, and you have never seen them."

"That shouldn't be too hard," Julia replied, as a smile spread across her face. "I mean, it technically is true that I've never seen them. Of course, I rather did see them in the movies - but I hadn't really thought of them as anything other than fictional people."

As Julia said that, she knew it wasn't completely true. She did quite consider the idea of there being another universe, one where the events of the Back to the Future did really occur. She quite speculated over many things - like, if Michael J Fox did exist in the universe. If not, then who actually would play Alex P Keaton of Family Ties?

"I must admit, Julia," Marty said, sighing, "it does freak me out. I mean, it's real freaky to think that my life was written into a script. Granted, not my entire life - but I do just feel as if..." Looking up, he added, "Doc! Jessica! Can we have my family come over?"

"We'd sure love to have your family over for dinner," Jessica replied, cheerfully. "It's so hard for me to get my mind around the fact that... that your family wasn't always well-adjusted. Your mother is so nice, and your father has a good sense of humour!"

"So much has sure changed," Marty quipped, with a hint of a smile. "I mean, Dad does enjoy watching reruns of The Honeymooners - but he really has developed a renewed interest in writing science fiction stories, as well. It's sure still strange to think of how I didn't know much about my parents. I mean, I thought I knew them - but I really..."

Julia began to think about her own family. She remembered the stories how they met in high school, and how many thought they were a very mismatched couple. It simply was ironic to think of how, even today, the two were affectionate with each other.

"I think they changed for you, Marty," Doc added, chuckling. "I mean, it's just strange to think that we're both back from the dead... and I think your parents simply did care about you, even if they didn't always show it. You should feel quite good about that."

Julia suddenly felt torn. She sure was starting to miss her family, but she also wanted to stay here with Marty. She began to wonder how she would get along with her own parents - had she travelled back in time, and met them in high school. She figured out that they would have graduated in 1984, two years before Marty McFly would have.

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Marty was trying hard to not think of Jennifer, when the doorbell suddenly rang. The noise startled him, as he was simply listening to the radio. He figured that his parents had arrived. He remembered how his mother used to disapprove of Doc, and he very much had difficulty getting used to the new friendliness. Things really have changed.

"Marty!" Lorraine gushed, as she she threw her arms around her son. The rest of the McFly family was also there, and they were all quite well-dressed. Marty remembered how her mother hadn't always been so affectionate. "How are you doing, honey?"

"Not too well, to be honest," replied Marty. "Jennifer and I are... Well, we're really no longer a couple. This is like a nightmare... a nightmare that I can't wake up from. Why don't you come into the living room, and I want to introduce you to a new friend."

Marty felt nervous, as he led his family to the living room of the Browns' house. While his mother did know about alternate realities, he simply didn't think it was a good idea to tell her where his new friend was really from. After all, the idea of the entire McFly family being merely fictional characters in Julia's world might not sit too well with her.

"I'm pretty sure Kevin and I are destined for each other," Linda was saying. "I mean, it's hard to believe that I used to have so much trouble with finding a date. I can just feel it inside of me. He's my soulmate, and he is the person who can complete me."

Marty sighed, as his sister's enthusiastic chatter made him feel more depressed. While he knew he really shouldn't begrudge his sister of her happiness, he sure felt that she should've been a little more sensitive of his situation. Was that too much to ask for?

"Meet my family," Marty announced, to Julia. "Here is my mom, Lorraine - and here is my dad, George. Linda, right here, is my sister - and that's my older brother, Dave. I am quite pleased to call them family." To his family, he added, "This is my new friend, Julia Rundgren. I met her just yesterday, and she's a nice person - and supportive."

"Pleased to meet you, Julia," replied Lorraine, as she extended her hand. To Marty, she added, "Honey, I'm sorry about what happened between you and Jennifer. We do want to be supportive. Besides, I really understand what you're going through."

"You do?" Marty asked, stunned. After all, he never actually thought of his mother as dating anyone else - other than George. While she has admitted that she wasn't very innocent in her youth, as she used to claim - it was still rather tough to think of her as having any other serious boyfriends. "When did that happen? I'm curious to know."

"I was in the tenth grade," Lorraine explained. "For a little over a year, I was dating a cute boy - who I thought was a real dreamboat. His name was David Goodwyn. I sure had plenty of fantasies about spending my life with him. He was such a sweet fellow."

"That's, uh, real interesting," Marty replied, as he was stunned. "I guess I, uh, never thought of you liking anyone - other than George. Not only because of how you used to tell me, uh... Well, you know. I never had a serious girlfriend, before Jennifer."

"We never had a big fight, or anything," added Lorraine. "It's just that... Well, it was after about eighteen months that... Oh, boy, how do I put it? Well, we quite realized that we loved each other's company - but that the, uh, romantic spark was no longer there. As much as we promised each other to stay being friends, it was still painful."

"I can imagine it really was," Marty replied, as he saw the faraway look in his mother's eyes. "I guess breaking up is never easy. It's not to say that friendships aren't rather important - but it's still... Well, it's hard to explain. Did you two remain being friends?"

"That's the sad thing," Lorraine commented, as tears filled her eyes. "Shortly after we broke up, uh... Well, he found out that he had cancer. I really did keep my promise to him, and it was sure painful to watch him waste away. I remember the day that he..."

It wasn't quite often, that Marty has seen his mother cry. Tears were in Marty's eyes, as he put his arms around her. He understood why his mother didn't tell him that story before. He then thought of his own death, and how his mother must've rather felt. Of course, it was a little different - as his death was quite sudden. Still, it was a tragedy.

"I would feel rather sad, too," Julia commented, softly. "As much as I sometimes find my brothers to be a pain, I would miss them a lot. Martii, spelled with two I's, is quite young at twelve - and Vincent, at seventeen, is only just a year younger than me."

Marty wiped his eyes, as he looked at his friend. As looked into her blue eyes, he felt a flutter of emotion. It was almost as if... That couldn't be! He couldn't be so quick to fall in love with another girl, especially when Jennifer ended their relationship today.

April 15, 1987
5:30 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

As his parents had shared anecdotes about their past, Marty was quite intriqued. He learned more about how Doc was his father's third grade teacher, and how he simply was one of George's favourites. It sure was sad, though, to think of how it the same period of time - when Jill Wooster broke up with Doc. Marty wished to visit that year.

He also found out that it wasn't until his father was twelve, and he failed to defend a good friend from a bully - that his downward spiral began. It was not long afterward, that Biff decided to bully George around - and made George do various tasks for him.

"It's very interesting," commented Julia, "to hear about your past. I'm very sure a lot of things have changed between the '50s and now, but it looks like other things have stayed the same. I mean, I'm pretty sure school bullies have always been around."

"Have you ever read the Little House book, Farmer Boy?" Marty asked. As Julia simply nodded, he added, "There were some horrible bullies in the book, and one even had a father who was as bad as them. They really wanted to beat up their teacher. I rather thought it was hilarious, when the teacher was prepared - and got the bullies good!"

"That was one of my favourite moments in that book," agreed George. "I remembered wishing that I could be him. The bullies found him to be an easy target, but they really were in for a surprise. He really did manage to beat the shit out of them, didn't he?"

Everyone laughed, as Marty thought of his own personality. He was one who tried to be nice to everyone - but, when it came to bullies, he managed to show them that he was not a person to mess around with. He might be short, but he sure was no wimp.

"Yeah, I thought that part was so awesome," added Julia, laughing. "Of course, Nellie Oleson was a bully of a real different sort. I simply did enjoy reading about how Laura got her own. I was laughing so hard, when Nellie was screeching about the leeches."

"Later on," suggested Lorraine, "I should tell you guys all about how I got my revenge on Allison Flannery. She was in my third grade class, which was from before our family moved to Hill Valley. She was such a snob, and she would always say real mean things about my friends and me. I remember how mortified she reallywas, when I got my..."

"Why don't you tell us a little later, honey?" suggested George. "Right now, I could go for a cold Pepsi. You know, I like how our relationship has progressed. I've been much happier these days, and I feel that my life has meaning. The same goes for you kids."

"Thanks, Dad," replied Linda, cheerfully. "It's so nice to have Kevin Maxwell in my life, and that we have a warm and loving relationship. Mom, I think it's wonderful how you approve of him. We plan to name our future son after my favourite cousin, Brent."

Marty thought of Brent Baines, who he was also close to. His parents were Milton and Susan Baines, and Marty remembered how he quite wished they were his parents. He felt that Brent was really a fun guy to have around. Brent was even conceived, when his parents were in Viet Nam. Shortly afterward, they were sent back to California.

"Thank you for everything, Mom and Dad," Marty said, cheerfully. "I must say, it's so great to actually learn more about your pasts. I'll admit that it's not quite something I thought much of. It sounds like my great-great-granduncle, Martin, was just a lot like me - even though he had that thing about being called 'coward'. I feel bad for him."

"Yeah, it was a real sad story," agreed Julia. "I sure agree with Doc, about how your future is whatever you make it. I also agree with how, if you put your mind to it, you can accomplish anything. Those are certainly thing we all could apply to our lives."

"I used to be so disapproving of Doc," Lorraine replied, blushing. "I guess I really was too quick to believe the rumours about him. I now feel very ashamed, when I think of how I should've gotten to know him. Then again, I guess I disapproved of many..."

"Dinner's ready!" Jessica called out, as she stepped into the living room. "I really must say, it's sure good having the whole family together. I know you haven't always been that close, but I really admire that you have managed to work together - and I rather think it's nice, how you've gone a long ways. It's hard to believe there was a time..."

"It's just a shame it took Marty's death to..." George started to say, nervously. "I do regret that it's taken me so long to gain confidence, but it's rather good that Marty is now back from the dead. Because of that, we certainly are some very lucky people."

Marty just smiled, as he thought of how he really was valued. He smelled the delicious scent of fried chicken, stuffing, and mashed potatoes. It was simply nice to be able to have dinner with his extended family. Julia appeared to really enjoy herself, as well.

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"I really feel pleased to be accepted as a part of your family," Doc said, beaming. "Of course, I'm not techically related to you folks - but it does feel nice to have a place to belong. I haven't had a family for so long - it feels so wonderful to have one, again. I do sometimes spend time with my close cousins, Leanne and Karen - but I still just..."

"Believe me, Dr. Brown," George replied, "it feels great to have you in our family. You were a real fun teacher to have, and it feels so nice to re-live those times. Anyway, I understand what you're going through. I feel closer to my family, than I ever have."

Marty smiled at his father, as everyone was sitting sat at the table. As he glanced at Julia, he thought of how attractive she was. He didn't think it was very right to move on so fast, and it wouldn't be fair to Jennifer. After all, he was still very fond of her.

"I have rather great news for everyone," Jessica announced, just as she cleared her throat. "I just went to the hospital this afternoon, since I wasn't feeling well. It really turns out that I... Well, let's just say that Emmett and I will be parents, very soon. It may seem a little sudden, but I'm pretty excited about the idea of becoming a mom."

Marty was stunned, as he could barely believe the news. He really was happy for his scientist friend, and figured that Doc would be a great father. After all, there were a lot of times where Doc was like a father to him. Doc was always good with children.

"Congratulations, honey," called out Doc, as he hugged his wife. "Just think, I'm going to be 67 soon - and this will be our first child. I'm thinking of calling him Jules. I'm really thinking of naming him Jules, after our very favourite author. How does that sound?"

"That sounds wonderful," replied Jessica. "I think it only is real fitting to name our son Jules Brown. How about Jules Verne Brown? I think that name has a very neat ring to it. What if we end up having a girl, though. In that case, what should we name her?"

"I was just thinking of Martina," suggested Doc, "after Marty, of course. Anyway, as much as I quite love the idea of Jules Verne Brown - I think we should save the name Verne, just in case we have a second son. After all, that could also be a first name. I think it would be so nice to name our son Jules Martin Brown. How does that sound?"

Marty felt so pleased, as he realized how his friend felt so highly of him. He suddenly wondered what his parents would've named him, had he been a girl. While he did like the name Martina, he felt that Marlene would actually be a better name for a girl.

"That's a rather good idea," agreed Jessica. "The only misgiving I have about naming our son Jules, is that it might open him up to teasing. I mean, it's not quite a common name, in this day and age - and I know kids can be pretty mean to those who are..."

"I wouldn't worry too much about it," suggested Marty. "We'll teach him to have very good social skills, and to ignore those who tease him. I mean, we really want to make sure your kid grows up to have a lot of self-confidence. There were even times when people would tease me for being short - but, because I was an outgoing person..."

"There were times when I've envied you," George pointed out, softly. "I do remember all the times you'd lecture me about standing up for myself, and I never really listened to you. It was so hard to undo old habits, but I'm so glad I finally took that big step."

"I'm sure you'll be a very wonderful father, Doc," Julia pointed out. "From what Marty has told me, it looks like you helped him to grow into a confident person. It's just hard to believe that you two have been close, since Marty wasn't quite seven years old."

"My heart really went out to him," Doc explained. "I sure thought he was a cute little boy - and I actually have dealt with bullies before. I'm not only referring to my years of teaching third grade - but, back when I attended school, I was also bullied. It just bought back memories, when I saw that the same thing was happening to Marty."

"I remember feeling quite inadequate," George commented, sighing, "because my son really was a confident and outgoing person - and here I was, still being bullied around by Biff Tannen. I never was a fighter, and I was so scared of what would happen..."

"Aw, don't feel bad," protested Marty. "I think part of this might simply be my fault. I really should've been more understanding, and I should've spent a bit more time with you. I was being quite self-centred, and I really should've thought more about you."

"I should've thought more about you, as well," George replied, softly. "I mean, I think I simply could've made a bigger effort to spend time with you." As he took in the deep breath, he added, "Well, I guess there's just no sense in dwelling on the past. It's not too late to live life to the fullest. I'm not even quite fifty, yet - so I still do have time."

April 15, 1987
9:00 PM PDT
BTTF Universe

As Julia was on her bed, she thought of how she'd really like to live here. She figured that she'd have to make a few adjustments, but that she'd love to live in the '80s. Of course, she'd miss having a cellphone - and she would just miss the internet. She had no idea if those things would ever exist in this reality, as she remembered Part Two.

She then thought of how cool having a hoverboard would be. Even with those of the Mattel variety, getting around town would be rather easy. She also wouldn't have to worry about gas. She began to wonder exactly how the hoverboads would work.

She wondered how the rest of her family would feel about living in the '80s, if she was to bring them into this world. Her parents would probably be very happy to re-live this era. Her brothers, on the other hand, she wasn't as certain about. They both seemed more like they were children of the 21st Century - her younger brother, in particular.

Just then, there was a knock on her bedroom door. She really felt nervous, as she got up from her bed. As she opened the door, she noticed that Marty was standing on the other side. She couldn't over how cute he was, as a big smile spread across her face.

"Julia," Marty said, as he walked into the guest room, "I've been thinking about this. I know it may be just too soon, considering that Jenn broke up with me just today. The thing is, Julia, I really can't deny it. I think I'm, uh... I do feel very attracted to you!"

Julia was taken aback. She quickly pinched herself, to make sure she wasn't dreaming the whole thing. Granted, this felt way too real for it to only be a dream - but she felt as if this was simply, well, too good to be real. The whole thing seemed so surreal. As Marty flashed his lopsided smile, Julia heart began to melt. Could this actually be...

"Really?" Julia asked, as her heart was beating rapidly. "I mean, I'm very happy that you love me - but, uh, what about Jennifer? I mean, how do you suppose she would feel about how... how you've moved on so fast? I'm just a little concerned for you."

"Well, Julia," Marty replied, as he took Julia's hands into his, "it's not a decision that I just made lightly. I mean, I was quite wrestling with this all evening - and I suppose I will have to talk to Jennifer about this. I mean, I do care about her - and I'm quite so happy that she wishes to remain being my friend. It won't be the same, but I do..."

"Just remember what your mother told you," Julia reminded her friend. "I would have no problem at all with you staying friends with Jennifer. I believe friendship really are just as important as romances. I see no reason why it couldn't work out with you."

"I do know what it's like to lose friends," Marty said, quietly. "There was a friend that I had, that I lost in sixth grade. He sure became a hot-shot basketball player - and, as I really wasn't into sports, he decided that he wanted to have nothing to do with me."

"You know, Marty," Julia commented, softly, "I must admit. I had a real crush on you, since I saw you in the movie. I figured you were a... well, a fictional character. I sure know just what you're thinking. It was really Michael J Fox I loved. That's not quite it, though. I was in love with the Marty McFly character first, before I loved the actor."

"I understand," Marty replied, gently. "I actually thought so much about how, in Mind Warped, two movie characters simply end up in each other's universes. This is sort of the same thing that's happening, now. Can you imagine me ending up in Family Ties?"

Julia laughed, as he just thought of the idea of two Michael J Fox characters meeting each other. While the two did have some stuff in common, they weren't very alike. It seemed like Alex was a bit more stodgy, and he wondered if the two could get along.

"You know," Julia pondered, "I really wonder if Back to the Future exists in the Family Ties Universe. Should we visit that world, next?" As Marty shook his head, she rather was quick to add, "I suppose poor Alex would be rather confused. Well, he did dream of meeting Thomas Jefferson - and also witnessing the signing of the Declaration..."

"It sure has to be one of my favourite episodes," commented Marty. "It's not because I'm terribly patriotic, even though I am thankful to live in this country. It's just that it's a little out of the ordinary, and it does sort of makes me think of Doc's time machine."

Julia was quite stunned by the mention of "time machine". She has been interested in time travel for a long time, and she was watched many time travel films. Of course, it was Back to the Future that would always remain being her favourite - but she was a fan of other time travel films. She was a pretty big fan of the movie, 13 Going on 30.

"Do you ever feel sad about it, Marty?" asked Julia, rather gently. "I mean, it looks like the time machine sure was only used once, and it was to bring Einstein one minute into the future. I understand why Doc might be leary about building another one, but I..."

"You know, I have thought about that a lot," Marty replied, after a brief pause. "I do not wish to see Doc get shot by terrorists, again - and I most certainly do not wish to get shot, again. Still, if he could find a safer method of building a time machine - I..."

"So you would like to time travel?" Julia asked. As Marty nodded, she added, "I simply think it would be awesome to visit other time periods. Of course, I guess entering this world is sort of like time travelling. After all, I did go back twenty years in time - as it's now the '80s, which sure is my favourite decade. I did enter another world, though."

"Well, I'm not so sure I'd like to go back to 1955," replied Marty, thoughtfully. "I know that my other, uh, selves have managed to improve their family lives that way. Still, I think it sounds too risky. I think the '60s might be a great decade to visit - and I'd just like to meet Doc, from back when he was my age. I think it would be quite awesome."

"Doc would be, uh, 67 years old?" Julia asked, as she did a quick calculation. As Marty nodded, she added, "That means he would be your age in, uh, 1939. It sure might be an interesting year to visit. I would actually miss rock music, though - as it wasn't..."

"Yeah, so would I," Marty replied, laughing. "I certainly wouldn't like to live in the 1930s - but it would be so interesting to bond with Doc, when he was... I just wonder if we would even get along. I mean, people certainly do change - as they get older."

"I sure know what you mean," Julia replied, with understanding. "Of course, that isn't always such a good thing. I mean, sometimes people do change for the worst. I quite thought it was sad, when you talked about how your old friend had ditched you - just because you didn't like sports. Because I don't like shopping, some people think I..."

"You're just like Jennifer!" gasped Marty, as he burst out laughing. He then became a bit more serious, as he added, "Oh, Julia, I really don't know what to do. I simply met you just the other day. I don't want to hurt Jennifer, but I simply feel that you're..."

"I don't know what to say, Marty," Julia said, rather softly. "I mean, you're cute - and you're a very sweet young man. I want to go with you - but, the problem is, I don't... Well, Marty, I don't belong in this world. I'm not sure it'd be right to... I don't quite..."

"Just calm down, Julia," Marty whispered, as he drew Julia close to him. "I really think you've been a wonderful friend to me. It just doesn't matter to me, Julia, if you came here from another world. I think love can quite surpass all boundaries. Didn't you just say that Doc, in another world, had managed to marry a woman from the Old West."

Julia thoughts turned the third movie in the Back to the Future trilogy. She thought of how, in that movie, Doc and Marty actually had a real disagreement over the value of following your heart versus following your brain. Although Doc had agreed with Marty over doing what a scientist "must do" - he did, ultimately, end up marrying his Clara.

As Marty gently placed her head on his shoulder, she sighed with contentment. As he softly rubbed the top of her head, she thought of how romantic he was. She felt as if she couldn't understand Jennifer, or why she would ever have a big fight with Marty.

"Why don't we watch the movies tomorrow afternoon?" suggested Marty. "Granted, I simply feel more than a little weirded out by being the subject of a movie trilogy - but, since it's technically about another version of me, I would be interested in seeing..."

"I would love that, Marty," whispered Julia. "I mean, it'll feel rather strange - watching it with you. You know, even if I really do end up staying here, I can't exactly leave my family behind. Maybe I could bring you back to our world, and I might maybe even talk my family into coming back here. It might actually be more than a little hard, though."

"Well, you're right," replied Marty, thoughtfully. "We would simply need to get you an identity, and that might be quite a hard task. Say, why don't we get some ice cream - and then we can play Nintendo for a little while? Do you like to play Nintendo games?"

"Oh, you bet," replied Julia, as the two of them stood up. "I think 'old school' is simply the way to go. I mean, I simply love playing Super Mario Bros. The Legend of Zelda is really a good game, too. The original won't be released until later this year, though."

"So you really do like Nintendo!" Marty exclaimed, laughing. "Yeah, I like playing Super Mario Bros, too. I just try to collect as many points as possible, as well as rescuing the princess. So I really don't like taking any of the warps. I used to like Duck Hunt better, but it got pretty old. I mean, when you think about it, that game is quite unwinnable."

The teens laughed, as they headed into the kitchen. Julia thought of how this was a great decade to live in. She really hoped to be able to meet some of Marty's friends. She then felt sad, as she thought of how she would miss some of her own friends.

I wonder how her family feels about moving back to the 80s. I guess her parents would be happy to be seeing the 80s again.

Well, they'd probably miss cell phones and the internet - but I think they would be happy to relive that decade.