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Author's Note: The McFlys, Parkers, and Browns get together for a Christmas celebration.

December 25, 1985
6:00 AM PST

Michael Emmett Brown sighed, as he stretched his arms. This was just the day he had been looking forward to, for quite some time. He really hadn't had a proper Christmas celebration since the time he was four years old. Indeed, it rather used to be the one time of year that he dreaded - since it meant putting up with abuse from Biff Tannen.

Indeed, this would be his second time of celebrating Christmas in 1985 - and the first time around was actually not all so bad. After all, he had his counterpart and Dr. Emmett Brown - as well as the Parker girls and Susan Clayton - to keep him company.

However, even that Christmas celebration was not that entirely joyful - since the group were in hiding, lest Biff Tannen and his agents managed to find them. He rather still had nightmares about his old pathetic life in that other, quite dystopian, world.

This new reality practically seemed like paradise, compared to the world that he came from. He felt very pleased to have Emmett Lathrop Brown, who was now Christopher Lloyd Brown, as his new adoptive father. In fact, he also loved having Susan Clayton as his new adoptive mother. Indeed, he felt so pleased to finally have a real family.

"Mike, are you awake?" asked a soft feminine voice. Mike smiled, as that voice actually came from Claudia - who was formerly known as Jennifer Jane Parker. He rather felt a close bond with his adoptive sister. "Mike, are you awake? It is Christmas morning!"

"Yes, Claudia, I'm awake," Mike replied, as he began to stretch his arms. "This really is the day that I've been looking quite forward to. Come to think of it, even back when I was four... Even then, I was so scared of Biff Tannen - and it was just such a bad..."

"Let us not fret over the past, Mike," Claudia replied, as she walked over to Mike. She placed her arm around Mike, as she added, "I still have real big nightmares about that world, as well - but, the fact is... Well, we no longer are in... in that world. It just has been... We have been in this world, now, for nearly two months - so, as such, we..."

"You're right, Claudia," Mike replied, sighing. "Still, it's hard to get used to this. I know that this world isn't exactly paradise, and there are still bad things that happen in this world. I know you yourself didn't have an easy life - but, at least, Biff wasn't your..."

"Well, no, he was not my stepfather," Claudia replied, in a near whisper, "but he quite forced me to work as his... his sex slave. That wasn't exactly..." Just then, there was three knocks at the door. "Who's there? Mike and I were simply getting out of bed."

"It's only us, Marty and Calvin McFly," called out a voice that sounded just like that of Mike's. "Along with Jennifer and Ann Parker." The door opened, as four people rather skipped into the room. "I hope you guys are feeling real excited. It must be quite nice for you - and Ann was telling us about how... how happy she was feeling, that..."

Mike grinned at his two counterparts - along with Claudia's counterpart, as well as her twin. Actually, Ann was Claudia's identical twin sister from what they called Biffhorrific World - while the Jennifer who was native to this world was just born without a twin.

What made the situation seem even more surreal, though - was how his counterparts were dating his adoptive sister's counterpart and twin sister. After all, it sure was not as if he could ever be able to view Claudia as anything other than a sister - could he?

Granted, Claudia was about the most beautiful girl that he knew - along with Jennifer and Ann. Still, that did not exactly mean that he was in love with her - did it? He tried to shake the thoughts from his mind - as, for some reason, that concept really felt so wrong to him. Even if they were not biologically related, it just was not right - was it?

"Are you feeling okay, Mike?" asked Calvin, softly - as he sat on the bed. "You seem a little bit... Well, I can relate a little to how you feel. Of course, my situation really was not near as bad as yours - but... Well, thinking of how much my family changed..."

"I sometimes simply forget that, Cal," Marty replied, softly. "Even though our previous lives were identical... Well, you don't really have the benefit of having a second set of memories. As confusing as it can be, at times - it has really helped me to adjust..."

"I see what you boys are saying," Mike replied, nodding. "Out of the six of us, I guess Jennifer's the only one that has no previous... Granted, gaining a twin sister would be rather... Not that you girls aren't close... which you obviously are... but I can imagine that it is a bit of an... At least, the six of us are lucky to have each other to lean on."

"Let's not forget Doc and Christopher," Marty pointed out, softly. "Along with Susan, of course." With a sudden sigh, he added, "Come to think of it, I sure feel a little bad for Doc. Granted, he could try looking up the Susan of this world - but that would..."

"Right," Calvin agreed, in a near whisper. "He has mentioned, on numerous occasions, that romance is something that just needs to come naturally. Besides, he really has no desire to seem like... a stalker. Especially considering how some people... regard him."

"That's very sad," agreed Mike, sighing. "Even if the Doc of this world has never been committed, it is distressing to think of how some of the townsfolk are... are distrustful or judgemental of him. Still, he seems to do a rather great job of... taking it in stride." He glanced at the clock on the nightstand, as he added, "We should really get going."

"Right, let's go to the living room," agreed Ann. "You know what my favourite part of the holiday season is? It's simply riding around town, and rather looking at the pretty Christmas lights. In that other world, Biff had banned Christmas lights in California."

"Back in 1975, I think it was," Mike replied, sighing. "Yeah, I know what you mean. In Switzerland, there were plenty of houses with Christmas lights. Sometimes, I wonder why I even bothered coming home. I guess it's because I always loved my mother."

"Well, the last time you came home," Calvin pointed out, softly, "it really turned out to be a... a blessing in disguise. It was when you met Christopher and me, which led to a chain reaction of... Well, y'know quite what I'm saying. At any rate, we should just be heading to the living room. Doc, Christopher, and Julia are probably all waiting there."

With that, the six teenagers stepped outside of the bedroom - as Mike began to feel a sudden burst of euphoria. The entire Brown house just smelled of cinnamon and spice, along with pine. There was greenery rather strung along the staircase rails, with lights attached to them. It was pretty obvious that Christopher and Susan were quite busy.

"Indeed, this house is very festive," commented Jennifer, echoing Mike's thoughts. "I would love to have more of that... that fruit soup. I guess that's really a popular dish they serve in Sweden, eh? Susan does make some great stuff, and it would be so..."

"Typically, I don't like tapioca," commented Mike, "or prunes. Still, I find that fruit soup to really be delicious." With a sudden smile, he added, "Hey, this is simply great music! This is The Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Apparently, Christopher picked up a cassette..."

"... from the future," Claudia finished, smiling. "Yeah, it's a unique blend of... classical and rock. It sure surpasses a lot of the contemporary stuff, as far as Christmas music goes." Then, with a smile, she added, "Granted, I am simply happy to be able to have a real Christmas celebration. I swear, this whole thing really is a bit of a... a miracle."

"Well! Well! Well!" called out Susan Clayton Brown, cheerfully. "It's actually about time you kids show up. The McFlys and the Parkers should be here, shortly. It's just so nice for us to all be together, like this. Next year, we'll simply have another kid to join us."

"Oh, yes!" Mike cried out, as he threw his arms around Susan. "This is real awesome, indeed! Claudia and I will be gaining a new sibling, and I... I wonder if it'll be a boy or a girl. It doesn't matter, to me. After all, Mom, I'm just real happy for you and Dad."

"This is quite exciting for me, too," added Christopher, as he stepped into the kitchen. Doc was standing behind him. "I never even quite expected actually to get out of that hellhole of a mental hospital, let alone end up with a wife... and a baby on the way. It is such a great feeling. Of course, I already am a father - but I'm still feeling very..."

"I understand what you mean, Dad," Mike replied, as he hugged his adoptive father. "It just seems to almost come natural, calling you 'Dad'. I never would've dreamed of calling that bastard who terrorized the other world that! I mean, it's quite a very..."

"I feel about the same way," agreed Claudia. "My biological father was very hard to get along with - and, to this day, it feels quite weird to think of how his counterpart is... is much more easygoing. I know Ann did mention, on several occasions, that..."

"It's about the same way with me," pointed out Calvin, "and my parents." After a brief pause, he added, "I guess we'd simply better head to the living room. I sure love looking at that Christmas trees. It's nice that you didn't just get an artificial tree, since it's not quite the same. Even if you just mopped the kitchen floor with Pine-Sol, it..."

The entire group burst out laughing, as they headed towards the living room. Indeed, Mike simply had a lot to look forward to. He began to feel as if he was just a little boy, again. Perhaps, he actually was not a hardened cynic - as might really be expected of someone with his past. Perhaps, all innocence for him was not just lost and forgotten.

As the group sat around the Christmas tree, it seemed just as if the spirit of Christmas was surrounding them. Indeed, he had much to be thankful for - and it just felt nice to be a part of a happy family. This was certainly bound to be a very joyful day for him.