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As Marty Jr walked over to Andy's house with Harmony, he felt a little bit apprehensive. However, as soon as he rang the doorbell, Andy had answered it.
'Hello, Andy!' Marty Jr squealed, as he quickly threw his arms around his friend.
'Well, well, well,' Andy said, laughing, 'what are you so happy about?'
'I'm just happy that you're alive,' explained Marty Jr. 'You see, I had a bad dream that you were killed from some terrible epidemic. Here, I bought you a little gift.'
Andy pressed his finger to the top of the package, causing the wrapping paper to peel off automatically. It was an old Nintendo game cartridge called The Legend of Zelda.
'Oh, thank you so much, Marty!' Andy exclaimed, throwing his arms around Marty Jr. 'Say, where did you get this game from? I mean, they're so hard to find in this day and age.'
'It's a secret,' Marty Jr said, winking at Harmony.
'I bought you a present, too,' added Harmony, as she handed another package to Andy.
Andy had opened up the package, too. It was a bag of M&Ms from 1986 - which was, of course, in a clear sandwich bag.
'What are these?' asked Andy. 'Candy?'
'Yeap,' replied Harmony, smiling. 'Just pop one in your mouth, and tell me if you like it.'
Andy popped one in his mouth, and he said, 'Oh, these are so delicious! Thank you so much! Where did you get these from?'
'It's a secret,' Harmony replied, winking at Marty Jr.
'Well, it was really nice of you two to think of me,' replied Andy, smiling.
'Well, that's what friends are for,' Harmony said, smiling.
'Yeah,' agreed Marty Jr, 'The two of you mean so much to me. Now, shall we head over to Cafe 80s for awhile?'
'Oh, yes, for sure!' Harmony and Andy replied, in unison.
Marty Jr then put his arms around his two best friends, as the three of them headed over to Cafe 80s.
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As Marty Jr, Harmony, and Andy had arrived at the Cafe 80s - they had each ordered a Pepsi Perfect, then they went to play Wild Gunman.
'Doesn't it feel so great to be alive?' Andy said, smiling. 'I love being able to hang with you guys at Cafe 80s.'
'Yeah, it's great to be able to play old school video games like this,' replied Harmony.
'Believe me,' Marty Jr said, smiling, 'I had come to really see life in a brand new light. I will now make sure to savour every moment, and to seize the day.'
'Oh, Marty, what happened?' asked Andy, a little concerned. 'You seem to be acting a bit strangely tonight.'
'Oh, it's just that I had a really bad dream earlier today,' explained Marty Jr. 'You see, I dreamed that you were dying of a terrible disease called Jack Coleman Fever - and that you died in my arms. It was really heartbreaking.'
'Oh, goodness!' exclaimed Andy. 'That is awful. I guess all the news reports about that lunatic, Dr. Grey, trying to sell some contaminated chickens to Jack Coleman and spread a terrible disease must have really gotten to you. I guess I can't really blame you. I don't understand how some people can be so sick.'
'I guess some people are just born without a conscience,' Marty Jr suggested, rolling his eyes. 'Well, I guess I should stop watching the news so much. Much of it is so depressing - and some of it really does make you question humanity. It's sad to think about how there is so much evil in this world.'
'With, with having friends like you guys,' Harmony said, smiling, 'you always prevent me from entirely losing my faith in humanity.'
'I know what you mean about the news being depressing,' Andy said, nodding. 'I know, look at all the wars, violence, and poverty that we have in this world. I mean, even here in the good old US of A, we have so much violence that takes place.'
'I still remember when I was a little boy,' Marty Jr said, 'and George W Bush was the US president. I felt so ashamed to be an American, I refused to say The Pledge of Allegiance in school. Now that the Democrats are in power, and we have a woman president, I think there is hope for the country. I mean, I still wouldn't say that I'm proud to be an American - but I'm not ashamed of it, either. I just simply don't see the point in national pride, as that can be divisive.'
'I just try to avoid all the political websites on the internet,' Harmony agreed. 'I've been to Canada a few times, and I've felt that the people there were real friendly. I might even want to move there someday. Still, on certain websites, it almost seems as if Americans and Canadians hate each other - but, of course, that's not true.'
'Yeah, you can't believe everything you see on the internet,' agreed Andy. 'The problem is, the internet does attract all kinds of immature, intolerant people. I mean, I've ran across a few racist websites that made me feel sick. Of course, this doesn't mean the internet is all bad. There is a lot of good information on the internet, too.'
'Besides, Canadians and Americans are practically cousins,' added Marty Jr. 'Also, many American immigrate to Canada - and vice versa. All things considered, we really are best friends.'
'Also, not to mention that our beloved Michael J Fox is from Canada,' Harmony said, smiling. 'He's such a nice fellow. I hope to meet him, someday.'
'Dad has met him a few times,' Marty Jr said. 'He said that Michael has a very wonderful personality. I never got to meet him, though.'
'Well, anyway,' said Harmony, 'it's people like you, Andy, your dad, and Michael J Fox that keeps me from losing all faith in humanity.'
'Yeah, this world could use more people just Michael J Fox,' Andy said, smiling.
Just then, The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and The News began to play.
'Oh, yay, my favourite song!' exclaimed Marty Jr. 'Of course, it's my dad's favourite song, too. Back In Time is a great song, too.'
'I like Hip to Be Square,' replied Harmony, smiling. 'Such a happy and upbeat tune.'
'For me,' Andy said, smiling, 'my favourite is The Heart of Rock and Roll. Basically, anything by Huey Lewis and The News is good.'
'Okay, Marty, it's your turn,' Harmony said, cheerfully, as she handed Marty Jr the gun.
Marty Jr shot at the game, and he was a Crack Shot.
'You're just like your dad,' Harmony said, laughing.
Marty Jr then smiled at his friend. He couldn't remember the last time he felt this happy. Life was great.