Disclaimer: I do not own Back to the Future.
December 23, 20165:00 PM PST
Marty Jr felt so thrilled, as he knew it would be Christmas Day in two days. Of course, he liked the whole Christmas season. It was a very tranquil experience for him to take a walk around the neighbourhood, and just take a look at all the beautifully decorated houses - especially with his girlfriend, Harmony Brown. The whole season was joyous.
Christmas Day was especially special to him, though. His cousin, Brent Maxwell, would be visiting - as well as his fiance, Melinda Kirby. They had really moved to Los Angeles over the summer, and Marty Jr missed his cousin. Aunt Linda and Uncle Kevin were so disappointed by their decision, as well - but they have eventually come to accept it.
He then thought of Harmony. The two of them have grown up together, and they've always been rather best friends. It was during the summer of this year, though, that the two of them realized that they were romantically attracted to each other.
His thoughts then turned to last Christmas, when Andrew Vincent and Emerald Green visited the McFlys. Emerald's rock star career had started at twelve, and she actually joined Marty Sr on his last concert tour. Andrew was a rather famous movie star.
Since then, the two of them had a baby girl - whom they named Harmony, in honour of the act of generosity that Harmony proposed last year. His sister, Marlene, really had been the most resistent to the idea - but then she came around. He sure had to admit that, in a way, he actually sort of envied his sister - as well as his girlfriend.
Last year, Marlene had a Christmas adventure that was so similar to Charles Dicken's The Christmas Carol - while Harmony had a Christmas adventure that was real similar to the classic movie, It's A Wonderful Life. This was actually from before any of them found out about Dr. Emmett Brown's time machine, powered with the flux capacitor.
"It's nice that we've both really managed to find love this year," Marlene commented, dreamily. "I think Mike Hartford and I are destined to marry, someday. It's strange to think that you've actually ended up falling for your childhood best friend, though."
"Yeah, I can still hardly believe it myself," Marty Jr replied. "I wouldn't really say that we've brought our friendship to a new level - since I really believe that having a best friend relationship can rather be as special and meaningful as having a romantic one. It just that, well, I really do still tend to think of her as also being my best friend."
"Hey. kids, I've sure got good news for you!" called out Marty Sr, as he stepped into the living room. "Your cousin, Brent, is planning to come by tomorrow - as well as her girlfriend, Melinda. Guess who else is is planning to come over for Christmas?"
"That sounds very great, Dad!" Marty Jr gushed, excitedly. "Are Uncle Dave and Aunt Renee, by any chance, also planning to come by? I haven't seen Tanya and Nancy for quite a long time. How would would the girls be, now? Eleven and thirteen?"
"Actually, they're twelve and fourteen," explained Marty Sr. "The girls aren't quite as young as they sure used to be. They're not only planning to stop here for Christmas, but they've sure also decided to return to Hill Valley. Dave has decided that he finally had enough of life in New York, so... What, that certainly is very good news for is!"
"That's awesome, Dad!" gushed Marlene. "Are Andrew and Emerald planning to spend Christmas with us again, this year. I really thought it was great how they just decided to come over last year. I also feel bad for acting so selfish about the money issue."
"Well, it's all in the past, sweety," Marty Sr replied, gently. "No, they weren't able to make it this year. They're real busy with their new daughter, and they really wanted to spend time with Emerald's family. So, yeah, they've really got their own family."
"Yeah, Hope did mention that she'd be heading east for Christmas this year," added Marty Jr. "Her family has really gone a long ways within the last year, it's quite hard imagining that they were in the homeless shelter at this time just one year ago."
"I guess the family is really into themed names," Marlene replied, laughing. "I mean, Holly Green is the name of the mother - and Hope has younger sisters named Faith, Joy, and Grace. Then again, Jules and Patti sure did end up naming their daughters Harmony and Melody. I'll probably end up naming my future kids Ashley and Olivia."
"Hey, Marlene, let's not forget about how Doc and Clara did name their kids Jules and Verne," Marty Sr pointed out, smiling. "They then really chose to name their daughter Haven. I was a little bit surprised that Clara was the one to pick that name out."
"There probably weren't too many girls named Haven in the 19th Century," Marty Jr added, with a little chuckle. "Actually, I don't think there were any. She must've just picked it from a baby name book, or something. It is gaining some popularity."
"It's strange to think that she's married to Goldie Wilson III," added Marlene. "I sure wish she would have a talk with him about the false advertising. I mean, it isn't very true that you just don't have to worry about traffic on the skyways. He seems very much like a decent person, otherwise. He should simply advertise more honestly."
"Well, I sure do..." Marty Sr began to say, as the doorbell began to ring. "It looks like we have company. It's really a good thing that Doc has managed to make technology as advanced as it is. Otherwise, we'd spend most of the holidays working very hard."
As Marty Sr opened the door, Harmony and Melody Brown were standing outside - as well as Mike Hartford. Tabitha Palmer was also there. She was the youngest child and only daughter of Doc's close friend, Sabrina Palmer. She rather inherited her mother's witch powers, as well. She was also the only child to take on her mother's last name.
"I sure thought I'd pick everyone up, and stop by," Tabitha explained, as she entered the house. "I guess tomorrow is the big day, when you folks have everyone over. It's really a little like having Christmas Day twice in a row. So are Doc and Clara coming?"
"No, they really wanted to finish up their Christmas shopping today," explained Marty Sr. "I sometimes think Clara is so stunned to realize just how far we've gone. It's sure a great advancement from the Old West era. It maybe sometimes just fightens her."
"Well, I'm sure even the 1980s were drastically different from the 1890s," Harmony was quick to point out. "Gee, and in a few ways, this world has changed a lot in the past thirty years. You know, if this wasn't for my grandpa, we might not have even gotten this far. I really don't think he was responsible for the internet, though."
"Don't you remember, Harmony?" Mike asked, laughing. "It was Al Gore who invented the internet! In all seriousness, though, it just feels real great to know the inventions came from an inventor in our town. Even though, we moved here earlier this year."
"Well, your maternal grandparents lived in this town," Marlene pointed out, as she put her arm around her boyfriend. "I sure can't believe that some people in this very town still think of him as a crackpot inventer. It's really only a minority who feels that way."
"Yeah, he's not a crackpot at all," Mike replied, huskily. "He's such a genius. I think it's just that some people are jealous of him. Anyway, I don't know about you, but I sure think we would just stay in Hill Valley. I know your paternal ancestors have been here for a little over 130 years. In a way, I really wish I could've grown up in this town."
"I guess I've often just taken this town for granted," Marlene replied, blushing. "There is such a history on the maternal side of the family, as well - even though they did just spend some time out of the town. It's so creepy to think that we're decended from..."
"Buford Tannen?" Melody asked, gently. As Marlene nodded, she added, "You really shouldn't worry about it so much. I mean, I'm dating Bill Tannen - and he's just much nicer than his cousin. He dreads having to attend a Tannen gathering tomorrow."
"Everybody is an individual," quipped Tabitha. Turning to Marlene and Marty Jr, she asked, "If you kids could quite have one wish what would it be? I mean, there really must be something that you would greatly desire. What would the one wish be?"
Marty Jr and Marlene glanced at each other. What was the one thing that Marty Jr rather wished for? Granted, world peace would be quite nice - as well as putting an end to violence and poverty. However, he know how unobtainable that sure would be. He then realized one thing he thought would really be a nice wish to have.
"I sure wish everyday could be Christmas!" Marty Jr and Marlene suddenly called out, simultaneously. The two of them quite burst out laughing. It sometimes really seemed as if they were twins, and they were sometime referred to as being "Irish twins".
"Your wish is granted," Tabitha commented, as she took a crystal from outside of her pocket. As the crystal glowed, a rainbow began to swirl around it. "It's sure nice how you two wished for the same thing, at the same time. Have a real Merry Christmas!"
Marty Jr glanced at his sister, who looked every bit as puzzled as he did. How would Tabitha just be able to grant a wish like that for them? She would actually have to distort the entire fabric of the space-time continuum to do that, wouldn't she? It'll be interesting to see how she could manage that. He tried not to worry so much.
"All right, everyone!" called out Jennifer. "It's time for dinner. The stuffed shells and the garlic bread is done. It's great that you kids really could come over. We've really gone through a lot this year." Sighing wistfully, she added, "Our kids, all grown up!"