November 2, 1985
3:30 PM PST

Calvin was in his bedroom, listening to KKHV on his boombox - and he was playing Super Mario Brothers. He became quite addicted to the game - and he was really hoping to, someday, be able to play as good as his twin. There was a sudden knock on the door.

"Who is it?" Calvin called out.

"It's me, Marty," replied a voice on the other side. "There's someone I'd like you to meet. Do you feel up to it?"

"Uh, okay, I'll be right out," Calvin said, as he paused the game he was playing. He felt a little nervous. He had to admit that he felt real shy, around strangers. He then followed Marty to the living room, where he saw Jennifer - with a beautiful blonde girl next to her.

"Hey, Calvin," Marty said, pointing to the blonde, "this is Felicia Hartman. Jennifer had suggested that the two of you meet each other."

"Hi, Felicia," Calvin said, a bit nervously.

"Pleased to meet you, Calvin," Felicia said, rather quietly.

Calvin just stared at Felicia, uncertain of what to say. Finally, after a moment of silence, Calvin asked, "So, Felicia, what are your interests?"

"Hmm, my interests?" Felicia asked, a bit stunned. "Well, I enjoy listening to music. I basically like straight out rock and roll. I can't say that I'm too big on pop. Do you like Van Halen, by any chance?"

"Oh, yes, I love Van Halen!" Calvin exclaimed. "I like Van Halen the best, with David Lee Roth as the lead."

"Yeah, so do I!" replied Felicia, smiling. "I mean, I don't have anything against Sammy Hagar. I like his solo stuff. I just don't think he's right for Van Halen. Say, have you ever been to any Van Halen concerts?"

"Uh, no," replied Calvin, "I've never been to any concerts. I really would love to go a concert, though - especially if it was Van Halen."

"Oh, well, yeah," stammered Felicia, "I've seen Van Halen in concert, three times. What about Def Leppard? Do you like Def Leppard?"

"Oh, yeah, I really do love Def Leppard," replied Calvin. "What about Huey Lewis and The Rebels? Do you like them?"

"Uh, don't you mean Huey Lewis and The News?" Felicia asked, confused. "They're okay, I guess - but they're too, uh, poppish for my liking. I'm more into straight out hard rock. Music that can really get you into the groove. Y'know what I mean?"

"Yeah, I understand, said Calvin. "So, Felicia, do you play an instrument?"

"Uh, no," replied Felicia. "I took piano lessons, when I was little - but I was never very good at it. I guess I'd rather just listen to music, than make my own. I must admit that I would listen to music 24/7, if I could."

"Well, yeah, listening to music is always relaxing," said Calvin. "However, listening to bands like Led Zeppelin and The Who - as well as musicians like Jimi Hendrix - has just inspired me to play the guitar."

"I can't say that I'm too big on Zeppelin," Felicia said, quietly. "I mean, I like some of their songs - but others are either too slow for me, or too heavy on the blues. I mean, I appreciate the fact that rock and roll is rooted in the blues and all - but I really prefer listening to rock songs... that you can shake your head to."

"Well, I sure can understand why some might shy away from the blues," Calvin said, understandably. 'I mean, I myself have to be in the right mood - to enjoy the more blues heavy type of rock. I guess, as a musician, I tend to appreciate certain styles in music - that the average music listener might just shy away from. However, being a music listener as well, I can also appreciate songs that are fairly simple - but have a nice beat to it. I try not to be one of those music snobs. I don't act as if my taste in music makes me a superior person. Music should be fun, and I think some musicians do tend to lose sight of that."

"Oh, yeah, I know some people who are like that," Felicia said, nodding. "While I'm not a big fan of, say, Madonna or Michael Jackson - I don't just look down on people, who choose to listen to those performers. I mean, the world would be a boring place - if we all had the same tastes. People really do like what they enjoy, and they shouldn't be judged for it."

"Right, I agree with you," Calvin said, softly. "So, anyway, are you into anything else - besides music? Anything you like on TV?"

"Well, I don't really watch too much TV," Felicia replied. "About the only show I really enjoy watching... is Family Ties. I think Michael J Fox is so cute, as Alex. I mean, I disagree with Alex on many things - but I admire how he approaches things... with a sense of humour. I had a crush on Michael J Fox, for a long time - and I was a little jealous, when Jennifer started dating your twin. It's so amazing to think that Marty actually has a twin. Why were you separated, anyway?"

"Well, I don't quite like to talk about it," Calvin said, quietly. "My life really wasn't the greatest, and I really want to put it out of my mind. I try to look towards the future, with optimism."

"Okay, I'm sorry that I asked," Felicia said, softly. "So, at any rate, how did you feel - when you met Marty. Did the two of you hit it off, right away?"

"Oh, yes, definitely!" replied Calvin. "I think it's this internal bond, that comes with being twins. I mean, I never heard of any sets of twins that didn't get along."

"Oh, I'm sure there are a few of them," Felicia countered. "It must be nice, though, for you and Marty to have a special bond. You said that you play the guitar, too?"

"Yeah, I do," replied Calvin. "I played in front of The Pinheads, last night - and they told me that I could join them, on rhythm guitar. I guess I'm now officially a member of... The Pinheads!"

"That must make you feel good," Felicia said, beaming. "It would be nice for you guys to become discovered, someday. I mean, you guys do have a lot of potiential."

Just then, Marty and Jennifer stepped into the room.

"So, how are you guys doing?" Marty asked, smiling.

"Well, at first, we were just a little nervous," Calvin explained, "but, when we started talking about music... Well, after that, we pretty much broke the ice."

"Your twin brother really is a sweet person," Felicia said, smiling. "I would like to thank you guys... for introducing me to him."

"So, Felicia, should we go on a double date?' Jennifer asked. 'Maybe we can go out Monday night, or something. How does Francesca's Italian Diner sound?"

"Uh, yeah, sure," replied Calvin, remembering how Marty told him that it was an Italian restaurant. "It sounds great."

"Yeah, I would like that, too," replied Felicia. "He seems a little shy - but I guess I can't really blame him, if he hasn't had a very good life."

"I'd rather not dwell on the past," interjected Calvin. "I'd rather just move forward with my life, and have an optimistic outlook on life."

"Now, why don't the two of you go hug?" Jennifer asked, coyly.

Calvin and Felicia tightly hugged each other, and then they started to kiss. Calvin felt like he was on cloud nine. Felicia seemed like a very nice girl, and the future looked so promising. He could hardly wait to start school, on Monday.