Such a Long Wait
October 3, 1897
5:45 p.m.
Hill Valley, California
Doc took the note from his seven year old son and glanced at it. At first, Doc couldn't believe what he was reading. But, there was something at the end that really put it over the top. Timmy added in his note, "P.S. You might want to know when I'm from just for future reference. I was born on March 23, 1992 and the date I left was October 3, 2002. You're also probably wondering how in the world I got here seeing that my father and you aren't exactly close. Well, the truth be told, I have fairy godparents and I was able to wish up your De Lorean. Sorry about that. Anyways; you may not believe me, Doc, but it is the truth. Their names are Cosmo and Wanda and I love them as if they were my real parents. Anyways, whether or not you chose to believe me or not it is up to you but if you don't, I think a paradox will occur and destroy the universe, limited to our own galaxy. Anyways, don't give up Doc. Marty, Annie, and I am all counting on you to return. We love you, Uncle Emmet. –Timmy. Oh, I almost forgot. You're supposed to drop me off in the Middle Ages. Uh, do I really have to go there?"
Doc was in tears and he giggled at the last part. He couldn't believe it. He looked up at the calendar and thought to himself, 'Let's see. If this Timmy was born in 1992, that's a good 95 years from now! That's such a long wait! And 2002 is even more of a wait! That's a good 105 years from now! Great Scott, how the hell am I supposed to know if this Timmy really exists?' Just then, the mayor came in and asked, "Emmet, I hate to bother you but did you happen to see a shiny piece of machine going away from town?" Doc answered, with a question of his own, "What do you mean?"
The mayor gasped and pointed out the window. Doc spun around and saw the De Lorean for a brief second. Doc's attention turned back to the note in his hand as a tear rolled down his face. The mayor asked, "Emmet, are you okay?" Doc wiped the tear from his eye and answered, "Uh, yes Hubert. I'm fine." The mayor bought the lie and asked, "So, what do you think it was?" Doc just shrugged but answered in his mind, 'It just happened to be my time traveling great nephew.'
Doc brought himself out of his thoughts and told Hubert, "Uh, now. If you'll excuse me, Hubert, I have some work I need to finish." Hubert responded, "Oh, yes of course! Have a good day, Emmet!" With that, the mayor was gone and Doc jumped up and clicked his heels, happily. Clara came over and asked, "Emmet, what's wrong?" Doc answered, "Never mind that, Clara! I have new inspiration and its names are Marty, Annie, and Timmy!"
Clara perked up at the last name and asked, "Emmet, who is Timmy?" Doc answered, "Believe it or not, Clara, he's my great nephew!" Clara asked, shocked, "Great nephew?" Doc nodded and responded, "Yes! Now I have to finish the train!" Doc flew right by her to go to the lab but came back and gave her a peck on the cheek. He went back to the lab as Clara smiled, thankful to the mysterious note for getting Emmet back on track.
AK1028: Well, that's the end of this chapter. The next chapter will focus on Doc's future trip before he went to go see Marty and Annie at the end of 'Cousin's in Time: Part III'. That will be entitled: 'The Future that Lies Ahead'. This future, be aware, is pre 'Of De Loreans and of Fairies'.
