12:15 AM PDT
Family Ties Universe
Alex was very excited, as he followed Marty into the forest. He felt a little sad about Mallory's intolerant and hateful attitude, and he was also missing Ellen. He and Ellen had been so close, and now he felt so alone. He was also very fascinated with this Marty McCoy person. They did disagree on a few issues, but he already very fond of this boy who looked so much like him.
"We're almost there," Marty told Alex. "Just come with me'
As Alex followed Marty further into the forest, he saw a sight that really shocked him. "Wow! A DeLorean?" gasped Alex.
"Check inside," Marty urged, as he opened up the DeLorean door.
Alex then looked inside the car, and he saw the time circuits and the flux capacitor. "Wow! This is just like the car from Back to the Future - except that this thing also has a... destination locator?"
"There's something else I should show you," Marty said, as he pulled out his driver's licence.
As Alex had scrutinized the driver's licence of his new friend, he was mesmerized. He nearly fainted. "Martin McFly, eh?" Alex asked, stunned. "Wow, you really are Marty McFly?"
"Yes, believe it or not, I am," Marty replied. "I'm not sure how I landed here. Doc had just added the destination location to the car a little earlier today, and I was testing it out. I had decided to find out what happened to Roanoke Island - and, somehow I landed in this world. It's amazing to think someone had filmed a movie about my first time travel adventure in this world. It's even more amazing that my character was played by Michael J Fox."
"Well, I guess I can't really deny that this is happening," sighed Alex, "when the proof is right in front of me. Well, I did watch Back to the Future a few times - including tonight, of course - but I'm not really as much into the movie as Jennifer is. So you really are dating someone named Jennifer?"
"That's correct," replied Marty. "Uh, Alex, there's something else that I should tell you."
"Oh, what is it, Marty?" Alex asked, as he sat on the DeLorean.
"In the world that I came from," explained Marty, "you and your family are in a sitcom called Family Ties. Your character is also played by Michael J Fox."
"Good grief!" gasped Alex. "What could be so interesting about our family, that someone would do a sitcom on it?"
"The show Family Ties was created on the premise of two former hippie parents having a conservative son," Marty explained. "Initially, the focus was more on the parents - but then the show's focus eventually shifted over to you. Let's face it, you're a very popular character in our world - and President Ronald Reagan has cited you as a favourite TV character."
"Well, that at least flatters me!" Alex breathed. "It's nice to know that Ronald Reagan admires me in your world, even if I am just a fictional character there."
"By the way," Marty said, as he realized something, "how did Michael J Fox get his big break in this world? In our world, starring in Family Ties was his big break."
"It happened that Leo and Me, the Canadian sitcom that he acted on, had spawned a spin off series called Jamie Takes Charge," Alex explained. "It about how Jamie Romano moves to California and watches over some small children. The spin off is considerably more successful than its predecessor - even though I personally am not a big fan. Jennifer is, though."
"Ah, let me guess," said Marty, "Jamie Takes Charge currently airs on Thursday nights on NBC?"
"That is correct," replied Alex. "How did you guess?"
"I guessed that," explained Marty, "because that's when Family Ties airs in our world."
"Well, as I guess you might say," Alex replied, "this is heavy."
"Yeah," Marty said, laughing, "and Doc would say 'great Scott'. I did once end up a dystopian world from George Orwell's book, 1984. I guess this does makes you wonder if there are alternate realities for all of the worlds portrayed in movies, TV shows, and books."
"Well, maybe not all of them," Alex said, laughing. "I guess, if there is a Leo and Me/Jamie Takes Charge world, then both Back to the Future and Family Ties would exist in that world. Gee, I'm not used to pondering about stuff like this. I mean, this is more Jennifer's department. Should we tell Jennifer about this?"
"Uh, no," replied Marty, "I really would like for this to remain our secret. I mean, I hope to return to our world, soon - and we don't want to cause any disruptions to the space-time continuum in this world."
"Okay, Marty, I understand," Alex said, smiling.
Alex then reached out to embrace his new friend. Marty had returned the hug.
"I have to figure out how to get home," Marty continued. "I'm still not so sure how I handed here. Gee, I wish Doc was here to help me get back home. Oh, Alex, I am so scared."
"Well, Marty, please try not to fret," Alex said, gently, as placed his arm around Marty's shoulder and gave it a little squeeze. "I'm sure my parents will be happy to let you stay with us, until we can help you get home."
"Thank you, Alex," Marty replied, with a grateful smile. "Well, it is getting pretty late, now. I suppose we should head home and hit the sack, now."
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"Well, Marty," Alex said to his friend, "I'm guessing that, since we look alike, we wear the same size clothes. I found some nice pajamas for you. The fabric is so nice and soft. I think you'll be comfy in these."
"Thank you, Alex," replied Marty, as he gently grabbed the pajamas from Alex's hands. He was amazed by how soft the fabric felt. He had a pair of pajamas similar to that at home.
"I guess I should go, now, so you can change," Alex said, smiling, as he left the room.
Marty then slipped onto his pajamas, as he basked in the comfort of the soft fabric. Marty then turned on the stereo, as he looked for a great rock station. He stopped at a station that was playing Working For The Weekend by Loverboy. He then turned out the light, as he flopped into his bed. It was too warm to crawl under the covers, and he already felt warm and comfortable in his pajamas. He then closed his eyes and enjoyed the music. He didn't usually sleep with the radio on, but he always had difficulty falling asleep whenever he was in a new place - even more so when he was in a different time period or a different dimension.
"Hey, Marty, it's Alex," called a voice on the other side of the door. "Can I come in?"
"Sure, go right ahead," Marty replied.
"Wow, you look all nice and comfy," Alex said, smiling. "Can I have one more hug from you?"
"Sure," replied Marty, as he stood up to hug Alex.
After Marty flopped back face down on his bed, Alex rubbed Marty's shoulders a bit. Alex then kissed Marty on the top of his head, before turning out the light and leaving the room.