November 2, 1985
1:30 PM PST

Marty and Jennifer decided to eat out at Francesca's Italian Diner for lunch, which was one of their favourite restaurants. Marty and Jennifer both ordered stuffed shells and garlic bread, which happened to be one of Marty's favourite meals.

"Hey, Marty, I was thinking of something," Jennifer said, quietly.

"Oh, yeah, what is it?" Marty asked, curiously.

"I was thinking that we could try to hook up Calvin with Felicia," Jennifer suggested. "I think that the two of them would really hit it off well. We really could arrange for them to meet, or something. Wouldn't that be nice?"

"Uh, yeah, we could do that," Marty replied, smiling. "Calvin actually confided in me, yesterday, that he wished he could find some romance. I would love to see my twin be happy. I guess I feel a bit protective of him, almost like an older brother. I mean, he hasn't exactly had the best life, and he's still getting used to living in our world. I imagine that it would be almost like moving to a different country, if not even more drastic."

"He's happy here, though, isn't he?" Jennifer asked, concerned. "Doesn't he like it here? Hell, if I was in his situation, I would feel like I was in heaven."

"Well, yeah, Jennifer, he's very happy," Marty replied. 'It's just that... Well, this is still such a new experience. He sometimes still have nightmares about being in that other world. I'm trying to encourage him to think of my family as his family, too - and stuff like that. He really loves spending time with our parents, especially Dad. After all, where he came from, his dad died... when he was only five."

"Yeah, I can imagine how that must feel," Jennifer replied. "I'm sure he spends a lot of time with your mom, too, right? After all, I'm guessing his mom really was different - in the Hell Valley world, especially being in the clutches of Biff Tannen."

"Right, yeah," replied Marty. "he loves spending time with Mom, too - and knowing that she's happier, and not an alcoholic. That I can pretty well relate to, even though not quite to the same extent as it was... in his case. Of course, he's not the only one who's come to value the importance of having a family. I really have, too. Even in the current timeline, before I went back to 1955, I didn't value my family... as much as I should. I think sometimes we teens can lose sight of just how valuable our family can be. Of course, I never stopped loving my family - but I just haven't appreciated them, as much as I should."

"Yeah, Marty, I see just what you mean," replied Jennifer. "By the way, what do you mean by current timeline? Current as opposed to..."

"Well, you see, Jenn," Marty explained, "I have two sets of memories, now. That can be confusing, especially when it comes to talking about my past - before the fateful trip to 1955. Now that I remember living two lives, before that trip - I've come to value my family of this timeline, which I was starting to take for granted."

"Oh, I see," replied Jennifer. "If you don't mind me asking, just which set of memories seem more dominent to you?"

"Well, initially, it was the memories of the old timeline," Marty replied. "However, those memories are starting to fade - and my memories of this life... my current life... really are starting to come to the forefront."

"Well, anyway," Jennifer said, sighing, "you really think we should hook up Calvin with Felicia?"

"Yeah, I think that'd be awesome," replied Marty. 'Your other best friend, Zoe, has been dating Zach - for a few months. It would be so neat, if Felicia and Calvin did hit it off. I think it would be so neat to have my friends dating your friends. Of course, my friends are your friends - and vice versa. Still, I think you know what I mean."

"Right! The only problem I can really think of," suggested Jennifer, "is how he would have to explain where he came from. I mean, we can't exactly explain to her about time travel and alternate realities. He spent most of his time in Switzerland, right?"

"Right," Marty agreed, nodding. "I suppose Switzerland in the Hell Valley world wasn't too much different from 'our' Switzerland. At least, Switzerland wouldn't actually be as drastically different - as the United States was. I really don't think he'd want to talk about his other life, anyway. He could maybe just tell her that he really doesn't like to discuss where he came from - because he hasn't had a very good life, and he wants to put his past behind him."

"Yeah, that would work," replied Jennifer. "I'm sure Felicia would understand. So, at any rate, maybe we could invite her to come to your house... later this afternoon?"

"Yeah, that would be great," replied Marty. "Calvin also wanted me to teach him how to skateboard. I guess that's one of the very few things that we don't have in common. It does seem a bit surreal to me, you know? I mean, to think that there's a version of me that can't skateboard. I mean, hell, I've been skateboarding my whole life. But, then again, my twin and I have lived real different lives - so maybe I should be more amazed by how much we do have in common."

"I think, in a way," pondered Jennifer, "you and Calvin are even closer to each other, than identical twins are. After all, he was you in the Hell Velley world. He's pretty much the way you would've ended up as, had you lived his form of life."

"I would've ended up exactly like him," Marty said, stunned. "Gee, thinking about this is giving me a headache. When, all things considered, we are two different people. He is his own person, just like I'm my own person. He's not just an extension of me, and I shouldn't think of him that way."

"I can understand your confusion," Jennifer said, softly. "I mean, it's not everyday that we meet a dimensional counterpart of ourselves. When I was stuck in the Hell Valley world, for a few hours, I did meet my dimensional counterpart - but only real briefly. I had no idea what was going on at the time, so I really thought she was an imposter... trying to steal my life from me. Of course, I'm sure she thought the same of me. Anyway, I feel sorry for her... looking back. It just seems as though she was forced to work as a stripper for Biff."

"Well, anyway," Marty said, "I suppose we could maybe stop by Felicia's house, after were done with dinner - and we can drive her to our house. By the way, have you talked to Felicia about any of this?"

"Well, yes and no," replied Jennifer. "She did mention that she would be interested in meeting Calvin, and that he seemed like a nice person. She just gets a bit shy around boys, y'know?"

"Yeah, I noticed she gets shy around me," Marty asked, laughing a little. "C'mon, now, I'm not that scary. I might be a man - but I'm not macho, y'know? I have no interest in spending a Sunday afternoon just drinking beer - while watching a football game, and telling disgusting jokes. I don't feel the need to prove my manliness to anyone."

"That's one thing I really love about you, Marty," Jennifer said, coyly. "You can be sensitive and strong at the same time. We can also have heartfelt talks like this."

"Right, Jenn, I also enjoy having talks like this," replied Marty. "I mean, I agree with my mom that a man should be strong - so he can stand up for himself, and protect the woman that he loves. That's what I think a real man should be. I don't, however, think that a man should be macho - or shun all feminine type activities. I mean, some people laugh at me - because I like to bake. That's something I've enjoyed, ever since I was a little kid. I think gender roles tends to limit individual expression."

"I totally understand, Marty," Jennifer whispered. "I mean, you don't like sports - and I don't like shopping. So, therefore, neither of us conform to society's expectations of us. Of course, I like shopping for music and books - but, clothes? Naa!"

"Anyway, Jenn," Marty said, glancing at his watch, "are you still hungry? I really love these stuffed shells - but I'm simply ready for dessert, now. How about you? You feel like you want dessert?"

"Oh, yes, I certainly could go for some ice cream," Jennifer replied. "I suppose we should call Felicia, before heading over to her house. We simply don't want to just stop over there, uninvited."

"Right," Marty said, smiling. "Well, Jenn, I must say... You came up with a very good idea. I can hardly wait for Calvin and Felicia to meet."

Jennifer smiled at Marty, as she said, "Thank you!"