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Rated: K+ - English - Humor/Drama - Reviews: 5 - Updated: 07-05-09 - Published: 10-07-08 - id:4581104

July 18, 1955
12:00 PM PDT

"Here we are, everyone!" called out Chris, as the station wagon broke the space-time barrier. The children all squealed, as they appeared to be very excited about the trip. Jessica sighed, as she just realized how the children really couldn't remember the past ten years of their lives. Neither could Doc, for that matter. "We're all at Disneyland!"

"I have an idea, Chris and Emmett," suggested Jessica, softly. "I'll take the children to see the attractions, as you two work on fixing whatever went wrong. We could simply meet you here in about, uh, four hours. I sure hope, by that time, you'll be able to..."

"I guess that sounds fine," Chris replied, nervously. Jessica wondered just what Chris' life was like, back in 1976. She rather figured that, in the Biff-ruled timeline, the whole world was already well on its way to becoming a dystopia. She shuddered at the idea.

"Kids, how would you like to go to Tomorrowland?" suggested Jessica, as the children followed her. "I mean, you'll simply be able to see how the folks of 1955 imagined the future. I think you kids will enjoy it." As the children began to jump up and down, she added, "Now, children, let's calm down. I know that you're all excited, but it's a..."

"I'm just rather happy to get away from Biff Tannen," commented young Calvin. "He's been quite so mean to us." Tears welled up in Calvin's eyes, as he added, "In fact, he hates us. I mean, he even told us that he hates us! I don't understand why..."

"Now, Cal... Marty," soothed Jessica, as she drew Calvin close to her. "Everything will be quite fine. You sure don't have to worry about Biff Tannen. You'll never have to go back to him, again. I understand that he did some horrible things - but you're safe."

"Really?" Calvin asked, as he lifted up his face. It really was obvious that the tortured young boy was crying. Jessica's heart just went out to him. Of course, she had never seen first-hand what the Biff-ruled timeline was like - but from what she heard, it sure sounded like quite the dystopian world. "You sure I never have to see him, again?"

"I promise, sweetheart," replied Jessica, as she simply gave Calvin a hug. She glanced over at Marty, who actually seemed to be very confused. Of course, Calvin's twin and counterpart only knew Biff as the man who waxed cars for the family. "I do promise."

"It is a different Biff, Marty," Chris explained, softly. Of course, it wasn't exactly true. Still, young Marty wouldn't understand the truth - and, even if he did, the truth rather would be upsetting to him. Jessica really had a hard enough time with soothing Calvin.

"Yeah, Chris is quite right," Jessica agreed, as she patted Marty's head. Turning back to Calvin, she asked, "Well, kids, how would you really like some snacks?" She figured that there was no such harm in allowing the children to indulge - as the condition sure would be temporary, she hoped. "Cheer up, everyone! Let's all go have a little fun!"

"Oh, Jessica, I would just love that," replied Calvin, as a smile finally spread across his face. Marty and the girls were also squealing. "Thank you for rescuing me from Biff. Is this all really true? I'll be so happy to never see him, again! He's a rather scary man."

"Oh, I really would hate to meet that Biff," replied Marty, shuddering. Turning to Jessica, he asked, "Say, Jessica, can I have four cream puffs? I love cream puffs. An ice cream sundae would also be nice. By the way, what is Tomorrowland? Is it fun?"

"If I understand correctly," Jessica replied, smiling, "I think Tomorrowland is supposed to represent 1986 - the year that we just came from, in fact. It'll simply be interesting to see how their depiction of the year 1986 compares to... to the real 1986. It's quite exciting that we can do this, in fact. Just think, it's 1986 from a 1955 perspective."

"But, Jessica, we came from the year 1976," commented Sarah, confused. "In 1986, we'll be eighteen years old." With a sigh, she added, "I'll be a grown up. I quite want to be a grown up. We can stay up as late as we want, and eat whatever we want."

"Oh, yeah, that's right," mumbled Jessica, nodding. She had nearly forgotten that the children had aged backwards mentally, as well as physically. "In that case, you'll really get to see how people predict the world will be like - by the time you become adults."

"Meet us back in about, uh, four hours," replied Chris. "I think that should give us a lot of time to... to simply fix whatever went wrong. Also, don't worry about overindulging the children. For now, the important thing is to keep them from getting too restless. Is that okay with you? Also, please.... Please take especial care of Calvin. He'll really..."

"Oh, Chris, that quite is not a problem," Jessica replied, smiling. Turning to Marty and Calvin, she asked, "Say, would one of you mind being called Calvin. Otherwise, it can get very confusing - seeing as we have two Martys here. What do you boys think?"

"I'll be Calvin," offered the Marty who grew up in the Biff-ruled reality. "After all, if Biff comes looking for me, he won't be able to find me. I'm rather scared of him, and I'm so scared that he'll... What if he finds out that I'm not at school? He'll be so mad at me."

"There's no need to be scared, Calvin," Jessica replied, softly. It was clear that Calvin didn't quite grasp the very concept that they travelled through time. As far as he was concerned, he was eight years old - and the year was currently 1976. "He won't quite find us here. You see, this is a Biff-free zone. Biff is not allowed on these premises."

"But Biff quite has a lot of money," protested Calvin, as tears filled his eyes. "After all, he's simply able to bribe his way into... He's always gotten his way, by using money to bribe other people. It's just not fair. Why should those with lots of money be able..."

"This is a bribe-free zone, as well," replied Jessica, softly. "If Biff tries to bribe his way onto these premises, then he'll... Well, he'll be arrested - and he'll end up going to jail. After that, all of his money will be confiscated from him - and then he'll no longer..."

"But what does 'confiscate' mean?" asked Calvin, confused. With sudden realization, he gasped, "I think I remember, now. 'Confiscate' means 'take away', right?" Jessica nodded. "That'd be just great. Thank you for taking us out, Jessica. Also, thank you for rescuing me from Biff. I never understood why my mommy married him. I just..."

"Everything will be fine , honey," Jessica replied, as she lifted up Calvin. "Well, kids, I think it's time for us to get going. We'll have four hours to just enjoy ourselves. Now, no more talk about Biff. We'll simply pretend that the man doesn't even exist, okay?"

Jessica felt quite relieved, as a big smile spread across Calvin's face. Even as children, Marty and Calvin were both so cute. Jennifer and Sarah were also very pretty. It was going to be such fun, as long as she did her best to keep Calvin as happy as possible.

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"Well, I quite hope the kids have a lot of fun," commented Doc, as he watched Jessica lead the children off to Tomorrowland. "At any rate, I rather don't remember anything that happened after 1976. Marty... and Calvin, I suppose... actually look just... Well, they look just the way that I've known them to look... very recently. It just seems..."

"Oh, yeah, that's right!" gasped Chris, as he slapped his palm against his forehead. "I rather will have to remember that, even to you... For all intents and purposes, you're the Dr. Emmett Brown of 1976. Thus, you have yet to complete the time machine."

"Precisely," Doc replied, stunned. Of course, he sure knew what Marty as a teenager looked like - as he first met the youth in 1955. "As far I'm concerned, this simply is my first time travel trip. All I know about the 1980s is what Marty told me, back in 1955."

"Yeah, and we sure didn't let him tell us too much," added Chris. "Remember, Emmett, I sure am essentially you. Prior to November 12 of 1955, which was when the point of divergence occurred, our lives were exactly the same. Well, it's just a good thing that I wasn't a part of your experiment. Otherwise, things would be more confusing."

"As far as I'm concerned," Doc pointed out, softly. "It was my older self's project. I've simply no idea what he was doing, that lead to... to this. At any rate, how exactly did we end up with two Martys? After all, it's not exactly like Marty was born with a twin."

"The other Marty and I came from the Biff-ruled reality," explained Chris. "While older you and your Marty were in 2015, your Marty has purchased a sports almanac. Older you disapproved, and threw the almanac away. However, Biff was listening - and..."

"Well, I'm not inventing the time machine for financial gain," Doc replied, sighing. "This is just so... So, let me see if I can understand what happens next. Biff steals the time machine, goes back in time, gives it to his younger self, and... Great Scott! It's so... I can hardly believe this. I always knew Biff to be a very unpleasant person, but it's..."

"He went back to November 12 of 1955, to be exact," added Chris, "making that date the point of divergence. Life for my Marty - who's now called 'Calvin' - and I really has not been pleasant. Biff murdered George McFly, and then convinced Lorraine to..."

"Oh, this is just too much for me," groaned Doc, sighing. "I guess that's rather enough information for me. That really explains where the second Marty came from, as well as why you... Although, why is your hair colour and eye color different? If you're me..."

"I had my appearances altered in 2015," explained Chris. "It sure was to avoid raising the suspicions of... If you're really feeling hungry, I brought back some Oreo cookies. After we refuel ourselves, we can rather work on fixing whatever went wrong. In the meantime, I'm sure that the kids will enjoy themselves. In a way, they are real lucky."



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