September 5, 1905
10:00 AM PDT

After the station wagon broke the time barrier, Verne was so excited. He was happy about the idea of returning to his former era. He wouldn't even have to use an alias, as he also had an established identity in this era. It sure felt quite good to be able to attend the festival that would celebrate twenty years of the legendary clock tower.

"Well, Verne, this is it," Marty commented, as he landed the station wagon. "Let's just head right over to the festival. We really can wait until later to settle into the Bluebird Inn. I don't believe anybody will find our time machine here. Let's go have some fun!"

"Yeah, let's go!" Verne replied, with enthusiasm. "Well, I guess the festival will be held in front of the courthouse. Of course, it's only fitting. In a way, I simply don't like how the grassy area has been torn down - even thouigh, I guess it's really a necessity."

"I know what you mean," replied Marty. "When I first came to 1955, I was stunned by how beautiful the area was. While I sure wouldn't've liked to have been stuck in 1955, I have to admit that the era had some real advantages. At any rate, we simply should be thankful that the courthouse didn't end up turning into Biff's Pleasure Paradise!"

"Yeah, that would've just been horrible," agreed Verne. "Anyway, Jennifer does work in that building. In the year 1997, I mean. I guess I shouldn't be telling you that much about the future - but, considering how much you already know... Well, it'll be fun."

"I have to remember," Marty commented, softly, "I'm Michael J Fox. Y'know, I simply never realized this before - but I guess I've really been taking a bit of a risk. I mean, with using the names of future celebrities in the past. So far, nothing happened..."

"I wonder if the real Clint Eastwood knows about this town," suggested Verne. "I just think he'd be pretty shocked, if he knew the name of our ravine. Of course, some don't believe that the Eastwood's first name is really Clint - which, when you just think about it, it actually works out. Still, wasn't it your mother who assumed that you..."

"That's right," Marty replied, softly. "I was very confused, at first. I mean, I couldn't figure out why she thought my name was Calvin. Once I found out, though, I felt so freaked out. Anyway, as for Eastwood Ravine, this town isn't exactly well-known."

"Well, in 1987, it's not," replied Verne. "However, after your career kicked off, it sort of changed. Of course, that's kind of to be expected. I quite have a feeling that Dad will be contributing, as well." With a small smile, he added, "It's sure a real nice day."

Marty just smiled and nodded, as he felt very excited about reaching the Courthouse Square. Since Doc had unveiled the time machine, Marty had quite the opportunity to especially the history of Hill Valley. It really felt strange to think that there was a time when Marty, well, took the town for granted. Time travel had changed that, though.

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After trading in their tickets, Marty felt excited. There appeared to be plenty of rides, as well as snack stands and game stands. It looked quite so much like the festival that was there in 1925. He just thought back to how he actually met Steven Strickland and Lou Carruthers on the ferris wheel. The former had become the high school principal.

"This was such a nice present," Marty commented, excitedly. "I could go for a cream puff, right now - but it's better that we first go on the rides. Otherwise, you can get sick. I really wouldn't want that to happen. I mean, it would be quite embarrassing."

"Well, Marty," asked Verne, "should we go on the ferris wheel? We might just be able to see the whole town, from a 1905 perspective. I quite think it would be so exciting, and it would really..." Suddenly, Verne called out, "Hey, Marty! Look to the right!"

As Marty turned to his right, he immediately caught sight of three young people - two of who looked to be very familiar. He simply knew that the young man who resembled him was William, while the young woman looked to be Linda. He didn't quite know who the other young man was - but, somehow, the young man also looked a bit familiar.

"Michael J Fox?" William asked, as he turned around. "Hey, are you Verne Brown?" As Marty and Verne both nodded, William continued, "It has been such a long time, since I last saw you. When I met Michael two years ago, though - he did tell me a little..."

"You look quite handsome, Verne!" blurted out Linda. "I've missed you so much, and I could never just forget about you." As she and Verne hugged, she added, "You have absolutely no idea just how good it feels, to see you again! How have you been?"

"Can I have a hug from you, too, Mike," asked William, as he flashed Marty a lopsided smile. Marty and William hugged, as he added, "I rather do remember you telling me a little about Jules and Verne, when you last were here. It simply is wonderful that, this time, Verne was able to come with you. If you want to, you can stay at our house."

"It's quite nice to meet you fine gentlemen," added the other young man. "Me name's Douglas McFly. Father and I came to Hill Valley in February of last year. I rather must say, this is sure a nice town. Uncle Seamus has certainly been very hospitable to us."

"He's seventeen," added Linda, "just like me. In fact, Verne, I just told him a little bit about you and Jules. You know, I do love how you've grown to be such a handsome young man. In fact, just last week, I was really thinking about how you would look."

"You look so sexy, as well," gushed Verne. As Linda looked a little baffled, he added, "I mean, you look so beautiful. I just love your chocolate brown eyes, and you really have a flawless complexion." After clearing his throat, he asked, "Anyway, Linda, it'll be a pleasure to... Would you... Well, would you like to join me on the ferris wheel?"

"I'd love to," Linda replied, as she smiled warmly. Turning to William and Douglas, she was quick to add, "Would you mind if Verne and I spend time together? It really been a long time, since I saw last Verne. It'd be nice, if we could catch up on old times."

"Sure, that's fine," replied William. "Just make sure you meet us back here at four. I'd sure like to get home before five." After Linda nodded, as she and Verne took off, he added, "Annette is a few months pregnant, and she didn't feel like coming with us."

"Congratulations!" exclaimed Marty. "Well, it's too bad that she couldn't come along - but you two sure must be happy about becoming parents." As William nodded, Marty added, "So, what about the rest of the group? I mean, I really remember you ending your relationship with Jennifer - and then she soon met and fell in love with Todd."

"The two of them married last year," explained William. "Todd ended up taking Jenn's last name, which had shocked a few of the town's residents. I don't see what the big deal is, though. I mean, I know it's not exactly common - but that was their choice."

"They just recently moved out of town," added Douglas. "A couple months ago, they decided to move to Sacramento. I sure must say, I do miss them." As his face turned solemn, he added, "I feel sorry for poor Tiff, though. She was raped, not long ago."

"Yeah, by Charlie Needles," William added, darkly. "I don't get angry so easy, and I'm not a violent person - but I sure would just love to teach that Charlie a lesson that he would never forget! Tiff has always been a sweet girl, and she really doesn't deserve it! The rest of us are doing our best, though, to stand by her side and support her."

"As if that wasn't bad enough," Douglas added, sorrowfully, "some people in this town even have the gall to blame Tiff for getting pregnant out of wedlock. I mean, it's quite like they don't even care if poor Tiff didn't want any of this to happen. It's very sad."

"It certainly is," agreed William. "After all, they should actually be blaming Charlie for... Well, not only for making Tiff pregnant - but, also, for violating her! What is sad about the whole deal is, they'd be more forgiving of her - if she just got an abortion!"

"Yeah, there's so much wrong with this picture," added Douglas. "I mean, we sure do know how much Tiff wishes to do the right thing. I know that life isn't going to be real easy for her. If I had me way, he's be in prison! I'm sure tempted to say that I would like for him to be hanged, but I know how it's wrong to wish death on other people."

"Well, yeah," muttered William. "Anyway, Otis just recently moved into his own house - and Steve is living with him. I just feel so bad for Steve, as it's sure unlikely that he'll ever be married. I mean, not many women want to marry men who have disabilities."

"That's such a shame," replied Marty, as he remembered his mother's speech in 1955 - about the type of men that she wanted to date. "Well, uh, I feel real sorry for Tiff. It isn't right for people to shun... Well, it's so nice to know that you're her true friends."

"Oh, absolutely," replied William, as tears came to his eyes. "After all, she has always been our friend - and it would be quite wrong for us to simply turn our backs on her. I mean, at this moment, she needs us more than ever." He sighed rather deeply, as he added, "Well, anyway, I certainly would like to go on some rides. How about you?"

"That'd be, uh, great," Marty replied, excitedly. "I do wonder where Verne and Linda went. I mean, I understand that they were childhood friends - but I rather can't help thinking that... Well, I almost think the two of them are in love. It sure looked like..."

"Oh, Michael," William chided, laughing, "I think you have a little too overactive of an imagination. I'm sure they were very happy to see other, again. I mean, it really has been a long time." After a brief pause, he added, "Come on! To the ferris wheel!"