Author's Note: Marty and Calvin decide to dress up as each other, for Halloween.

October 31, 1986
4:00 PM PST

It was a Friday afternoon, and the weather was perfect. While Halloween was one of Calvin William McFly's favourite holidays, he sure was feeling nervous. He then looked into the mirror, as he sure could hardly believe that he agreed to go with the plan. He and his twin brother, Martin Seamus McFly, simply decided to dress up as each other.

"Are you all ready for tonight, Calvin?" asked a very familiar voice, which nearly made Calvin jump. As he turned around, he nearly fainted by what he really saw. It was his twin brother, who was dressed up as him. "Are you feeling okay, Cal? You seem a..."

"I'll be fine, Marty," Calvin replied, shrugging. "I wonder how our girlfriends are gonna react to us. Y'know, it sure does sometimes feel strange to think of how long April and I have been... dating. Just think, even earlier this year... It's a rather funny feeling."

"You and April really do make a good couple," replied Marty, as he gave his twin's arm a gentle squeeze. "So, you simply decided to dress up the same way as I did - when I first ended up in 1955. You're even wearing the reddish-orange vest. Man, I do recall how the people of that era kept mistaking that thing for a life preserver - and it..."

"It's so hard to believe it's been a little over a year, now," Calvin replied, softly. "Well, I just figured that the outfit was very much... you. Well, I am looking quite forward to going to that roller rink. We're certainly gonna be in for a very fun evening, indeed."

"And there'll be no Mr. Strickland to deal with," Marty added, laughing. "It's very nice, no longer having to deal with him. Also, I'm so happy that Jenn and I didn't fight - this time around. Last year, it was awful! I'm glad that Doc was able to convince her..."

"Well, you were rather having trouble with adjusting," Calvin pointed out, softly. "You just got back from your first time travel trip, and you had a second set of memories to content with. It was quite a bit hard for me, too. I mean, knowing that you came from a timeline where... where I didn't even exist. After all, it made me feel as if..."

"You actually needn't worry, Calvin," Marty replied, as he gave his twin's arm a gentle squeeze. "I know that you're real, and you're my best friend. Granted, I really am still amazed that you had agreed to... dressing up as me. It's strange, seeing you like..."

Before Marty could finish his thought, the door bell rang. Calvin smiled, as he felt very excited for the evening. What was the very most exciting, in fact, was how it was the first year that he had a girlfriend to spend Halloween with. He felt so thrilled, indeed.

"Marty! Calvin!" gasped Jennifer, as Calvin opened the door. "Hey, how come you are not dressed in in costumes?" Then, with a laugh, she added, "So, you two are dressed up as each other? Well, I sure hope that April and I can keep you boys straight. I sure am feeling excited about the evening. I hope they play some good music, tonight."

"This is quite exciting for me, too," added April. "I'm so glad that my mother decided to move to Hill Valley. With you dressed up as your twin, though - I..." He threw his arms around Calvin, as she added, "Oh, Calvin, I really do believe that it was meant to be!"

"I think so, too, April," Calvin replied, huskily. "It's very cool that you and Jennifer are friends, too. It makes it quite nice for us to double date." Realizing something else, he added, "I see that you girls also... decided to dress up as each other. It's awesome!"

"Thank you," April replied, with a warm smile. "Granted, Jenn and I don't exactly look alike - but we quite decided, since you guys were dressing up each other... So, have you guys done this before? I simply wonder how many people will be confused at the skate party. People might think that Jenn and I just decided to... swap boyfriends."

With that, the whole group burst out laughing. Calvin simply thought of how much he and April had in common, and he felt very pleased to have a girlfriend to call his own. When he tried hard to convince Dr. Emmett Brown, who the twins called "Doc", to tell him if April would be his future wife - it was to no avail, which was to be expected.

"Oh, we've certainly switched places before," replied Marty, softly. "Never before on Halloween, though. I mean, it was rather more something we did for April Fool's Day. We didn't do it this year - but, considering how people expected us to switch, it..."

"Ah, I see what you're saying," April replied, softly. "Well, I suppose it is high time we get out of here. We certainly don't want to miss the fun, and it'll be a... The fact that Jenn and I wear the same size clothes doesn't hurt, either. Well, let's rock and roll!"

Calvin smiled, as he and twin stepped outside. He had a feeling that he was in for the best Halloween, yet. He never quite felt as if he had ever connected to any other girl the same way, as he did to April. It felt so strange to think that they had been dating for over four months, now. June 25 had been the day that he first laid eyes on April.

He then thought of how April grew quite close to Doc, even though the group had yet to tell her about the time machine. He had a real feeling that it would only be a matter of time, though. He certainly felt optimistic about the evening, as well as the future.

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Calvin smiled, as the group stepped into the roller rink. He could hear Godzilla by Blue Oyster Cult playing over the speakers. He sure felt as if that was really a fitting song for the occasion. He sure smiled, as April turned her head - and he could just feel her silky blond hair rub across his hand. It seemed as if fate had brought them together.

"Earth to Calvin!" called out a familiar voice. Calvin turned around, and he saw that it was Marty. "You quite seem to be rather lost in space. I asked you if, after the skate party, the four of us should go out to Dairy Queen. Y'know, go on a double date?"

"Oh, yeah, of course!" replied Calvin, as he flashed a lopsided smile. "I'm sorry about being distracted. I guess I was really feeling excited about the evening, and knowing that I won't have to just stand by the side line, as I watch you and Jennifer skate."

"Right, I understand," Marty replied, softly. "I guess it was rather hard for you, and I do apologize if I ever... if I ever made you feel left out. That never was my intention, and I'm so happy that things between you and April are simply working out. Dave and Renee haven't been dating for long, either - and he's five years older than us, so..."

"Right, and Linda still isn't going steady with anyone," added Calvin. "It is a little hard to imagine Linda would ever... I mean, you know how... flighty... Linda can be. Then again, I guess Mom used to be the same way. I guess she'll outgrow it, eventually."

"Yes, before she met Dad," Marty replied, smiling. "Well, I'm happy that you're happy - and I guess we might as well grab the girls, and have some fun. I sure do hope that Needles and his gang don't show up. Then again, Needles hasn't bugged me in a..."

"That's because he quite learned that you no longer react," pointed out Calvin, "when he calls you a 'chicken'. You've gone a long ways, bro. I simply remember being pissed off, when he threw that volleyball at you - and you were knocked out. I'm sure happy that he hadn't done any serious damage. I wonder just what he's been doing, lately."

"Quite frankly, I really don't know," replied Marty, emphatically, "and I really couldn't care less. As long as he's leaving me alone, that's rather all that matters." Just then, he added, "Well, they are playing my song. Jenn and I are gonna go hit the floor."

Calvin smiled, as he just realized that The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and The News was playing. He knew that it was just his twin's absolute favourite song, performed by his favourite group. He tugged at April's arm, as he decided to also have a little fun.

"Oh, hey, Calvin," April chirped, as a smile spread across her face. She ran her finger along the dimple in Calvin's left cheek, as she added, "I think it's quite sweet how you and your twin are simply close to each other. I've often wondered just what having a twin was like. I hope you don't mind me asking, but have you guys ever... fought?"

"Oh, we've definitely had our moments," Calvin replied, nervously. "I remember how, when Marty first started dating Jennifer... Well, let's just say that I reacted badly. It seemed like I was being shoved to the side, and I just... Well, I just got so jealous."

"But you've got me, now," purred April, as she puckered up her lips. "I really think it's destiny, Cal. I think it's destiny that brought you and I together. I'm very happy that my mom ended up landing a job here. The town that I came from... wasn't as nice."

"I actually used to not appreciate this town that much," admitted Calvin, "until I..." He then remembered that April didn't yet know about time travel. "Well, until I sure opted to do a little research into my family history. It was then that I quite found out a lot of amazing stuff. Two of my grandaunts were twins, too. They were Agnes and Anita."

"That sounds very awesome!" April replied, coyly. "I guess twins do run in your family, then. I suppose I should just look into my family history, as well. I know zilch about my father's side of the family, though. My mom doesn't really like to discuss him, and..."

"At least, you do have a loving mom," Calvin replied, softly. "Well, now they're playing one of my favourite songs - Ride Like The Wind by Christopher Cross. I also quite enjoy Sailing. I do think Christopher Cross is quite underrated, which is a little bit sad."

April simply smiled, as she and Calvin headed onto the skate floor. Calvin smiled, as he caught sight of his twin and Jennifer. Turning back to his girlfriend, he rather began to ponder over how very lucky he was. All good things did come to those who waited. He felt elated, as he and April skated around the rink. It was a wonderful night, indeed.