4:30 PM PST
'Hey, can we listen to Led Zeppelin, now?' asked Verne, who was six.
'Yeah, Led Zeppelin rocks!' agreed Jules, who was older than Verne by two years.
'Oh, no, not you guys, too!' groaned Haven.
'What, Haven?' Jules asked, confused.
'Uh, nevermind,' replied Haven. 'Which Led Zeppelin album would you like to listen to?'
Jules and Verne went through the cassette collection, and pulled out Led Zeppelin 2.
At least it isn't the fourth album, again, Haven thought, in relief. He grabbed the tape from Verne, and popped it into the tape deck.
As soon as Whole Lotta Love blasted out of the stereo, Jules and Verne started to dance around the living room. Verne then started pretending to play a guitar, as he warbled out the lyrics.
'Hey, Verne,' said Haven, 'please just let Robert Plant do the singing, okay?'
'But I can sing just as good as Robert Plant,' protested Verne.
'Yes, you sing just as good as Robert Plant,' Haven agreed, just to humour Verne. 'However, I'd rather listen to him sing right now. Go play with your legos or something, okay?'
'Yes, Haven,' agreed Verne, with a sigh - as he walked over to the bookshelf to grab the box of legos. He then jumped the box onto the floor.
Haven then stretched out on the couch, trying to relax. It just figures that her two older brothers also happened to really love Led Zeppelin, when they were kids. I guess I'm the only one who wasn't obsessed with Led Zeppelin, as a kid, Haven thought, with a sigh. When she was a kid, she prefered listening to bands like Van Halen, Def Leppard, and Bon Jovi. She didn't dislike Led Zeppelin, but they were never her favourite band. She felt that many of the songs were a little too bluesy for her taste.
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As soon as Marty stepped into the Doc's home, he could hear The Lemon Song coming from the living room. As he listened to the lyrics, he began to wonder if maybe the song was a little too raunchy for Jules and Verne to be listening to. Doc and Clara never seemed to care, though.
'Hi, Marty!' Jules and Verne said in unison, as soon as Marty entered the living room.
'I see you kids still love Led Zeppelin,' Marty said, with a smile.
'I can never get tired of Led Zeppelin' Verne said, smiling. 'Led Zeppelin rocks.'
'Jimmy Page is a very talented guitarist,' Jules added. 'He's as talented as you, Marty.'
Marty smiled at the compliment, then he saw Haven resting on the couch.
'Have you enjoyed the day, Haven?' Marty asked, smiling. 'Are the kids behaving themselves?'
'Yeah, the kids are pretty well-behaved,' Haven said, heading to the kitchen.
'They are very charming, aren't they?' as Marty, following Haven into the kitchen.
'Yeah, I guess,' replied Haven. Then, in a whisper, she added, 'It's just that I'm all Led Zeppelined out. In the future, your kids are also very obsessed with that band. I just thought I'd warn you, so that you're ready.'
'Don't you like Led Zeppelin?' asked Marty, concerned - as he went to make some kool-aid.
'It's not that I dislike Led Zeppelin,' replied Haven. 'I have great respect for the band, and everything. It's just that they were never my favourite band. I just think many of their songs are a little too bluesy for me.'
'Well, Haven, all rock and roll is rooted in the blues,' insisted Marty.
'Yes, I realize that, Marty,' Haven said, with a sigh. 'It's just that I don't care for songs that are blues-heavy.'
'What about Over the Hills and Far Away?' asked Marty. 'That song isn't heavy on the blues.'
'Oh, yes, that song I love,' replied Haven. 'It is kind of a beautiful song.'
'It's a very beautiful song,' gushed Marty. 'That song almost always makes me cry. I'm not sure why, but it's a very moving song.'
'Well, I don't think it's that moving,' said Haven, 'but I do agree that the song is rather touching. It makes me think of a drive through the countryside on a nice, sunny day.'
'Now that is very descriptive,' commented, Marty, smiling. 'So what are some of your favourite bands, Haven?'
'Well, many of my favourite bands don't exist, yet,' Haven said, with a smile. 'I love April Wine. Saga is good, too - as is Harlequin. I love Triumph, Kim Mitchell and Max Webster, Chiliwack, The Stampeders. Loverboy and Streetheart are awesome - so are Trooper and Coney Hatch. Tom Cochrane and Red Rider are pretty hot.'
'Wow! You have great taste in music!' exclaimed Marty.
'Then you have Aldo Nova and Helix,' continued Haven. 'Then there are Prism, Gowan, and Doucette. Teenage Head and The Persuit of Happiness are also such awesome bands. Then, of course, you cannot forget The Tragically Hip.'
'Uh, The Tragically Hip?' Marty asked, confused. 'Now that band I'm not familiar with.'
'Oh, yeah, that's right!' gasped Haven, slapping her forehead. 'The Tragically Hip will not release their first album until next year. You'll have to watch out for that album, though. Highway Girl will be on their first album. It's a great tune.'
'Thanks for the heads up, Haven,' replied Marty, smiling. 'Now we'd better head back to the living room, and check up on the kids.'
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'Hey, kids, can we listen to Houses of the Holy?' asked Marty.
'Sure,' replied Jules, 'that album is awesome. I love No Quarter.'
'I prefer The Oh-Oh Song,' added Verne.
'That song is called D'yer Mak'er, dummy,' said Jules, rolling his eyes.
'Now, Jules,' chided Marty, 'let's not be mean to your brother. He didn't know.'
'Sorry, Verne,' Jules mumbled.
'Apology accepted,' replied Verne.
'Oh, I love this song,' exclaimed Jules, as The Song Remains The Same started playing.
'Yeah, this song rocks!' agreed Verne.
Marty then sat down in the recliner, reclined the back back, and began to relax to the music. As Over the Hills and Far Away began to play, tears came to Marty's eyes. He just let the tears roll down his face, and sniffed a little bit, as he was being moved by the song.
'Are you alright, Marty?' Haven asked, softly - as she tenderly placed a hand on Marty's arm.
'Yeah, Haven, I'm fine,' Marty whispered, sniffing a little. 'It's just the song really moves me. It's so touching.'
'I see, Marty,' Haven whispered, as she handed Marty a tissue.
As Haven went back to building a house out of legos, Verne asked, 'Haven, why is Marty crying?'
'Honey, he's just moved by the song,' Haven said, softly.
'I see,' whispered Verne, not really understanding what Haven meant - but not wanting to press the issue.
'I really enjoy this song,' Jules remarked, as The Crunge started to play.
I don't, Haven thought - but she knew better than to say aloud. In her opinion, that was one of the worst songs Led Zeppelin had ever recorded. She figured that the kids must be really big Led Zeppelin fans, if they'd enjoy even this song.
'Hey, kids, Daddy's home!' Doc called out, as soon as he stepped into the kitchen. 'I brought home chicken fried rice, and some fortune cookies.'
Marty, Haven, and the boys immediately headed over to the kitchen.