8:50 DT
Doxopolis
Jay-Jay Manners woke up, as he looked around. It took a moment for it to register to him that he wasn't even at home. He was actually sleeping on a soft bed, as he really was surrounded by pretty flowers, as well as butterflies and birds. He rather felt as if he was in heaven, and he simply wished that Beth Franklin could be there with him.
He then realized that he was surrounded with fictional characters. It felt very strange to think that he and his good buddy, Archie, were really played by the same actors as the ones who played a father and son team Back to the Future. Of course, it was just surreal to think that he and Archie were actually present with those very characters.
Granted, he and Archie did dress up as Marty and George McFly for Halloween about two years ago. He even felt as though he sometimes had a rather similar relationship with Archie - as Marty did with his father, back when he was stuck in the year 1955.
Archie had grown to gain more confidence, since the time Jay-Jay had just managed to beat Beau Middleton in a car race - which Jay-Jay was quite happy about. He just didn't wish for friend to turn out like George McFly, as he was in the original timeline.
"Oh, where am I?" a strangely familiar voice had muttered. As Jay-Jay looked next to him, he realized that it was none other than Marty McFly himself. "I guess that wasn't a dream!" As Jay-Jay smiled encouragingly, he added, "This is quite so strange. I just can't believe that you're all here. My father is here, too! This is just so unbelievable."
"I could get used to this life," commented Jay-Jay. "It's quite bad we can't stay here. I can't just abandon everyone that I know and care about. I'd certainly miss Beth. I just think this is paradise. You know, Back to the Future is one of my favourite movies."
"I still remember the first time I watched High School USA," replied Marty. "I remember my reaction to seeing you and Archie in... in both timelines. In the second one, I quite couldn't out why Archie really looked familiar to me. My dad was actually just like him."
"When I first watched Back to the Future," Jay-Jay explained, "it was quite a surreal experience to me. I just felt strange to imagine that Archie might've been my father. For Halloween that year, Archie and I had actually decided it'd be so much fun to..."
"I actually would've dressed up as Scott Howard that year," Marty explained. "I had ended up going as Clint Eastwood, though. I wore a costume that was rather similar to his, back when I was in the Old West. Jennifer felt that it was a rather great idea for me to make use of the costume. There was also the fact that my family saw..."
"I know there was just some talk about there being a sequel," commented Jay-Jay. "I always wondered what was wrong with your children. After all, it never really made a lot of sense to me that... that Doc would be in such a hurry. What was so urgent?"
"I guess Doc simply got a little, uh, too excited," Marty replied. "I remember being so annoyed with him, as well - because I simply didn't even get too much of a chance to become adjusted to my new life. I mean, my memories hadn't yet fully come to me."
"What time is it?" Alex mumbled, as he stretched his arms. "I sure had a dream about my other friend, Doug. I remember how distaught I really felt, when I found out that he was getting married. I feel so ashamed of how immature I've acted. I sure was so worried about how how that would... It's my fault! I let it nearly ruin our friendship."
"Growing up never is easy, Alex," quipped Jay-Jay. "Not all changes are bad, like the one time I managed to put Beau Middleton in his place. I simply felt sad about leaving high school, even though I was already pretty well independent. You both are rather lucky to have parents to not abandon you. I've just felt alone, so much of the time."
"It's sometimes hard to think of it that way," Alex replied, sighing. "I simply do love my family a lot, and I'm thankful to really have supportive parents. I'm glad that I chose a college so close to home. That being said, my family sometimes drive me up the wall."
"My family sometimes does that, too," Marty replied, smiling. "After I have kids of my own, I hope to not be quitevso strict with them - like my mother often was, in the old timeline. I sure wouldn't let them sit around playing video games all the time though."
"When I was in high school," Jay-Jay explained, "a lot of my friends would just tell me how lucky I am, to not have parents around to tell me what to do. It would be quite a lie to say that I've never enjoyed the freedom, but I often just felt like I was cheated out of having a supportive adult to confide in. Principal Kinney was the closest..."
"He did seem nicer than Mr. Strickland," pointed out Marty. "I probably would've liked school a little more, if we had a nicer principal. I feel so bad for my father, as I found out that Strickland never let him out of the phone booth. That was simply dispicible!"
"Believe it or not," Alex said, sighing, "but my principal wasn't too fond of me, either. Now, I know what you're really thinking. How can Alex P Keaton, overachiever, ever have a run-in with an authority figure? Well, he thought I was simply a know-it-all."
"Why don't we go check on the other boys?" suggested Jay-Jay, just as he stepped out of bed. "I rather can't believe this is our last day here. You know, I do wonder if I'll remember any of this? I mean, the whole experience has been surreal to me."
As Jay-Jay looked up, he was rather stunned by what he saw. He saw an older man, who looked very familiar to him. He then realized the man looked a lot like Dr. Emmett Brown. He suddenly wondered if Doc was also dreaming, or if he came here though a different route. At any rate, it felt surreal to meet another character from a movie.
"Doc!" Marty called out, as he waved his scientist friend over. "Hey, Doc, is that you? I'm just pleased to see you here! I must say this is... this is really a pleasant surprise. How are you, uh, enjoying this place? It certainly is nice here, isn't it? It's awesome!"
"We meet again," commented Doc, as he walked up to the trio. "I really can't believe that there are three are you." He slowly took in a deep breath, as he added, "I very much have missed you. I simply do hope you're still walking Einstein twice a day, and remembering that he only likes canned dog food. We recently had another son."
"What was his name?" asked Jay-Jay. "By the way, my name is Jay-Jay Manners. We aren't all exactly the same person. The young man standing by the left of me is Marty McFly, and Alex P Keaton is standing to the other side. Were all, uh, good friends."
"Great Scott!" gasped Doc. "You all look so much alike, I'd think you were all triplets. I really feel pleased to meet all three of you, nonetheless. Anyway, we simply do hope to have another son - who we might name Verne. Jules is almost a years old, now."
"That sounds so wonderful, uh, Doc," Marty replied, stunned. "Anyway, I assure you that Einstein is doing just fine. By the way, uh, what day did you come here from? Of course, I'm sure Jules is really so adorable. It's a rather neat idea, naming them after your favourite author. You must be happy that, uh, your dream finally came true."
"You bet," Doc replied, as he hugged Marty. "I had alsonamed my son after you: Jules Clint. If we have another son, he would probably be Verne Calvin. At any rate, I quite have stuff to do . By the way, I'm here from June 9 of 1887. At any rate, take care!"
"See you, Doc," called out Marty. To Jay-Jay and Alex, he added, "I guess he's simply not aware of the fact that he and family will eventually move back to 1985. Why don't we go check... Here they are! I can also see that Kris and Tati are making breakfast."
Jay-Jay's stomach suddenly growled with hunger. He wondered if Archie would be as successful, as George was. Archie was never as shy around girls, as George was. He mostly had a problem with really being clumsy around girls. He wondered if he was as influential with Archie, as Marty had been with his father during that week of 1955.
"You're not Marty McFly, are you?" asked George, just as he walked up. "You're Marty Klein, right?" To Jay-Jay, he added, "Archie sure told me all about you, and he did say that you've been a very good friend to him. I wished Marty Klein had stayed longer."
Jay-Jay smiled at George, as he went to put his arm around Archie. He never really had to push Archie into doing something very drastic, as Marty had to with George. With just a lot of patience, understanding, and encouragement - Archie had, slowly but surely, developed the courage to take a stand. Jay-Jay beamed with pride.
"Thank you so much, Jay-Jay," Archie whispered, with emotion. Winking at Marty, he added, "I figured George should know who really were. I simply used to always tense up, whenever I was around a pretty girl. Jay-Jay has quite helped me through that."
"It's too bad that Otto Lipton isn't here," commented Marty. "I think he and Doc could really get along. I wonder if Doc ever did really stuff like that, when he was younger. Of course, the technology wasn't as advanced back then - but it still would be..."
Jay-Jay smiled, as he knew that Doc actually was Otto's favourite Back to the Future character. While he wasn't misfit material himself, he had always just enjoyed making friends with very unique individuals. He never had a desire to be part of an in-crowd. He figured it was best to be yourself. He was who he was, Joseph John Manners.