Author's Note: Surprise! I wrote a double feature. Instead of one episode story I wrote two short ones. In the first mini episode, the Browns meet their new neighbor whom is a very obnoxious and boastful scientist who thinks he's better than Doc. In the second mini episode, Jules turns twelve and immediately learns an important adolescence lesson. This is the first fan fiction of mine that has chapters. Chapter one is "When Scientists Collide" and Chapter two is "Jules' Birthday Crash." Please review on each mini episode.
Disclaimer: I don't have the rights to the trilogy, cartoon, or characters. But I am getting a flux capacitor t-shirt for Christmas.
Hill Valley, California
September 20, 1992
3:00 PM
It was a sunny autumn Saturday and Doc was cleaning out the lab. Clara had been practically begging him to tidy up the space before the place exploded. He had been reluctant to agree until she threatened to throw out his "Women Love Men in Lab Coats" t-shirt (a remnant from his bachelor's days). She always hated that thing.
"Dad are you keeping this?" Verne asked and held up a mug he had made himself last year. It was white and said: "Number one scientist" in Verne's print. Doc looked at the mug and smiled.
"Of course Verny," Doc said and playfully ruffled his youngest son's hair. That mug actually was his favorite. "Can you take out the garbage to the proper receptacle please?"
Verne nodded and dragged the bag of garbage out of the lab. He hauled it around the yard and into the garbage cans behind the barn/lab. Immediately he noticed something next door. Doc was wiping down his work table reserved for chemistry when he heard Verne share some new information.
"Hey pop someone's movin' in next door!" Verne shouted from outside. Curious, Doc left the lab and went to the back of the barn to see what was happening.
Indeed someone was moving in next door. A large blue moving van was parked in front of the two story house next door. Two hefty men were unloading furniture and boxes from the van and through the front door of the house.
A woman was standing at the door screaming at them to be careful with the precious items. She was blond and was wearing a bright orange sweater and leggings.
Doc knew that the house next door had been forclosed and was abandoned for all the years he and his family had lived in this area. In fact, the lack of neighbors was why he purchased the farm land in the first place.
I hypothesize that my family and I will have to be more inconspicuous with our time trips. Doc thought to himself. Hopefully our new neighbors will not gain suspicion of-
Doc was brought out of his thoughts when a man suddenly appeared in front of him. The man was dressed in a sweater, slacks, and loafers. He had jet black hair and a pencil thin moustache which was greasy like his hair. He was pale and the scientist noticed that the man wore a lab coat.
"Jackson Nero, scientist." the man said. Jackson actually bowed when he said that.
"Nice to meet you Mr. Nero," Doc said and shook Jackson's hand. It felt clammy and sweaty. in fact, Jackson looked like he was sweating even though the temperature was comfortable. "I'm Doctor Emmett L. Brown and this is my youngest male offspring Verne."
"Oh yes I've heard of you," Jackson said and frowned. "The lunatic that made lightening strike the clock tower."
Doc's face fell too and held tight of his son's shoulder so the boy wouldn't charge at Jackson. Verne had a short fuse when it came to crude remarks about the family.
"So you are a scientist Doctor Brown," Jackson said and followed Doc around to the lab, despite Doc's annoyance.
"Yes," Doc said. "I participate in all sciences."
"I bet I'm a better scientist than you," Jackson suddenly said. Doc produced a laugh, thinking that Jackson was kidding around. But when Doc looked at the stone serious expression on Jackson's face he knew the man wasn't joking.
"You aren't serious are you?" Doc said. How childish of Jackson to say something like that. So, Doc decided to just leave the scene. He didn't think he had to prove himself to this ridiculous man.
Doc started to walk away and was almost into his lab before he heard something escape from Jackson's lips.
"Whatever, you probably got your diploma at a second-hand store."
Now that was the last straw.
"That's it Jackson!" Doc yelled and faced the man. "If you want me to prove myself a great scientist than name the location and time!"
"Excellent," Jackson said and leaned in until Doc and him were nose to nose. "My front yard at noon tomorrow. We're gonna have a science-off. Three tests to prove who truly is the number one scientist on the block. Be ready to lose."
"You mean win," Doc said as he started back toward the lab. "I'll be there. Now why don't you go home and play with your junior chemistry set."
Jackson said a cuss word and then headed toward his house. Verne, who had been standing between the two scientists and heard everything, raced inside to tell Jules.
Doc was in his lab and standing by the desk near his clock collection. He was muttering something and furiously scrubbing the desk. He took a deep breath and released it slowly. He brought up his hands and saw that they were shaking with anger. Doc was still angry after all and that anger came back whenever he played Jackson's words back in his mind. What had rilled him so much that made him agree to that "test"? Something about Jackson just made his blood boil.
Doc breathed a deep breath again and rubbed the back of his neck. Maybe he should call Jackson and cancel the whole childish thing. He reached for the phone and dialed Jackson's number from the phone book.
"I knew it! I knew it!" Jackson's voice said after one ring. Doc heard the annoying laughter through the reciever. "I knew you would wuss out you a-"
Doc didn't wait to hear the rest of the bragging message, he slammed the phone down.
There is no way I can back out of this. The scientist thought as he headed for the house. Jackson will never let me live it down and I don't want to live everyday next to a braggart.
Hill Valley, California
September 21, 1992
5:00 AM
Doc's eyes popped open immediately after the clock struck five a.m. His body was practically a clock itself and he always got up at this time. He sat up and looked at the covers next to him.
Clara was sleeping peacefully next to him with her arm lying where his chest had been. She had been informed by Jules about the science-off between her husband and the new neighbor and did not like it at all. Clara was never one to approve of macho contests between men.
Doc kept looking at his disapproving wife and moved a brown strand of hair out of her face. Sometimes she may have not understood things but he still loved her with all his heart. He leaned down and kissed her cheek. Clara stirred but didn't wake up. With that, Doc quietly got out of bed and got ready for the day.
After he changed clothes and finished his morning hygiene, Doc traveled downstairs to make some breakfast. He wanted to be alert and nourished so he could practise for the science-off.
While Doc was cooking some bacon, he heard footsteps coming down the stairs. Jules revealed himself and looked like he was half asleep. He still had on his night shirt and was rubbing his eyes.
"Jules go back up to bed," Doc said softly but his son just sat himself down at the table.
"I wanted to talk to you father," Jules said and let out a loud yawn. "Before mother and Verne had at you."
"What about?" Doc asked and grabbed a second plate for Jules.
"Well about the scientific contest you and our new neighbor have constructed," Jules said. "Verne told me that Jackson is, in his words, 'a complete skunkhead' and I wanted to tell you that I am behind you a hundred percent. I think you should bury him with your science knowledge."
"Thank you son," Doc said and felt a little happy that someone was siding with him on this. "I think you are the only one in this house who agrees with me."
He set down the two plates of bacon and pulled up a chair. Jules started to nibble his pieces but wasn't that hungry in the early morning. Doc ate his and got up to get some orange juice. When the scientist turned around, Jules was asleep at the table with his head in his arms. Doc smiled at the innocence of his oldest son and lifted the boy genius out of the chair. He carried Jules up the stairs and put him back in his bed.
For the rest of the morning Doc prepared himself for the science-off. He figured that it wouldn't hurt to brush up on his skills and knowledge. The scientist retrieved his physics textbooks, biology books, and science encyclopedias from his vast library into his desk in the lab. Some of the books were weathered with yellow pages and some of the books were brand new. Doc was pouring over them.
He took notes.
He memorized crucial facts.
He copied down equations.
He even did sample experiments.
Doc studied and studied harder than he had ever done in his school years. He was determined to beat Jackson no matter what. Doc stayed in the lab past Clara's calls and worked until his very brain felt like it was going to explode.
Finished. Doc thought and moved his notebook away. Now I am ready.
Hill Valley, California
September 21, 1992
11:57 AM
"Emmett please don't go through with this stupid contest," Clara said as she followed her husband over to their new neighbor's yard. Jules and Verne were following them from behind, eager to see their father beat Jackson.
"Now Clara beau-" Doc began.
"Don't Clara beau me," Clara said in an indignant voice. "I don't approve of you butting heads already with our neighbor. It just isn't your normal style."
Doc didn't say anything more. They had reached the door and the scientist knocked three rapid times on it. Immediately Jackson flung the door open and smiled a big grin of crooked teeth.
"Aw just in time Brown," Jackson said. "And I see you brought your wife and other son with you. How pleasant."
The way Jackson said "pleasant" made Doc think of a snake.
"Shall we?" Jackson said as he guided the Brown family over to the backyard. There was a porch back there with quite an elaborate setup on it.
Jackson had created what looked similar to a game show stage. There were two desks that each had a chemistry set and buzzer. One of the desks had Doc's name written on a sticky note. Behind the wall and on the wall was a large chalkboard that was substituting as a scoreboard. Half was dedicated to Doc and the other half was dedicated to Jackson. Doc was slightly amused that Jackson had created all this for the science-off. The man was more creative than Doc had thought.
The blond woman in the orange sweater that Doc had seen earlier was standing by the chalkboard. Except now she was dressed in black leggings and a blue sweater. Doc hypothesized that she was probably Jackson's wife.
"I did this all myself," Jackson bragged and walked up to the small desk with his name attached to it. "Pretty impressive isn't it Brown?"
"Well it certainly leaves the impression that you have too much time on your hands," Doc commented. He went to his own desk and went to sit down at the chair provided. To his utter surprise, it collapsed right under his bottom. Doc yelped and fell right on the floor. He heard Jackson laughing that stupid laugh of his.
The science-off began!
Jackson's wife started Test one by asking a series of science questions. Doc was extremely proud of himself for studying earlier and got every single question correct. Jackson answered some of the questions correctly but messed up with crucial ones. Doc found it slightly amusing that Jackson thought photosynethis occured in a tree's bark.
"First test goes to Brown!" Jackson's wife said and wrote down the point.
For the next test, Jackson and Doc had to create a chemical reaction with their chemistry sets. Doc had all of his focus on creating the reaction. Meanwhile, Clara was sitting by Jackson's wife shaking her head softly.
"Second test goes to Brown!" Jackson's wife said. Another point was added to Doc's side.
"Go dad!" Verne cheered.
"Congrats father!" Jules cheered.
"Okay the next test involves both scientists to invent a device that will help mankind," Jackson's wife said. "Go to your labs boys!"
Doc removed his safety goggles and got up from his desk. Jules and Verne immediately came over to him and were congratulating him again for winning the two tests. They looked over and saw that Jackson was releasing his frustration of losing the tests on the wall of his house. Doc shook his head and turned to were Clara had been sitting.
She wasn't there anymore and Doc guessed she had had enough and went home. He sighed and headed toward his lab.
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Doc had the worst inventor's block he had ever had in his life. He could not think of any invention that could win him the third test. Everything the scientist came up with was either too ellaborate or completely unrealistic.
Come on, Emmett. Doc thought to himself as he rubbed his temples. Surely you can think of something.
He leaned back in his chair and glanced around the lab, waiting for inspiration. He picked up his mug to take a sip of coffee and took extra notice of Verne's print. NUMBER ONE SCIENTIST it said. Was it true? He scanned the ceiling and scanned down until he saw the DeLorean time machine.
Doc sat there staring at it for a long time.
Should he?
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"Got your invention Brown?" Jackson asked. He was standing by his desk with some contraption on it. Doc couldn't really tell what it was but it had a label that said: LAUNDRY DETERGENT TRACKER.
"No and I have to inform you on something Jackson," Doc said. "I hereby withdraw myself from our science-off."
"What?" Jackson asked, all smiles. Clara, whom had dragged herself to the yard for the final test, looked at Doc.
"You win by default," Doc said simply and just walked away. As he was walking, Doc could hear Jackson jumping up and down in glee.
Clara was sitting on the porch and seemed to have been waiting for him. She wasn't smiling and was still a little ticked at her husband for the science-off.
"So did you prove your masculinity?" Clara asked.
"No I quit," Doc said and sat next to his surprised wife. "I contemplated that it just wasn't just wasn't worth it. I apologize if I embarrassed you or displayed male characteristics that I knew you hated."
"Oh Emmett," Clara said smiling and moved closer to her husband. "I am so happy you came to your senses about this."
They kissed and Clara moved in his arms as they watched the sun go down.
Aw what a beautiful sunset. I'm glad I decided against revealing the time machine that would have been a grave mistake. Thank god for rational thinking!
END
For the next mini episode turn to chapter two. (: