May 30, 1986
3:45 PM PST

"I sure must say, guys," Marty Jr commented, as he looked around, "all in all, this has been a rather interesting week." Turning to Jennifer, he added, "I'm quite happy that you were able to figure out what happened. When you took off, the other night... In fact, I didn't even think about the paradox thing - until the next day. I just felt so..."

"I understand, Junior," Jennifer replied, softly. "I was actually feeling more confused, than anything." Turning to Sabrina, she asked, "Do you think there's just anything we can do, Sabrina - to quite prevent anything like this from happening to Marty, again?"

"Well, I actually could look into it," Sabrina replied, softly. "First off, my future self will have to be more careful. Still, if I was to prevent this from happening... It simply could result in a time paradox, which would... I'll see what I can do for him, though."

"I really that hope you guys aren't mad at me," commented Marty Jr, as he felt about the mess that he got his father. "If I had a choice, I rather would've opted to come in my own body. The last thing I wanted to do... I simply do hope that, after I return to 2015, my father won't be mad at me. Of course, that's if he even remember this..."

"No, Junior, we don't blame you," assured Sabrina, as she gave Marty Jr's shoulder a gentle squeeze. "I'm very sure that your father will remember, but that he won't hold it against you. You guys could maybe have a few rather good laughs over it, in fact."

"There is one rather positive about the whole thing," added Jennifer, softly. "I'm sure that you do simply remember some of the stuff I said, about the first time that I went to the future?" Marty Jr nodded, as he did remember. "You do seem more confident."

"Well, you and Dad both taught me how to defend myself," explained Marty Jr. "That other, uh, version of me... Are you quite sure that the other Marty Jr was really, uh, me? I sure can't imagine letting myself be pushed around by Griff Tannen. He a lo-res scuzzball! He's harassed my sister, a few times - and I've made him feel sorry for it!"

"Good for you, Junior!" gushed Jennifer, as gave her future son the thumbs-up. "I'm really not able to just answer your question, though. As you didn't come in your own body, it's real hard to determine if that's the case. He did look a bit scruffy, though."

"That doesn't quite matter, anyway," added Doc, gently. "For what it's worth, you do appear to be about the same age as... as that other guy. Still, it should have no such bearing on who you are. I'm sure that, if my own life was a little different, I..."

"Well, if you've never read Jules Verne," suggested Jennifer, "you would, quite likely, end up not being a scientist. Didn't you say that Jules Verne really was the inspiration for you, uh, dedicating your life to science? One thing that I've actually learned, from studying psychology, is that nature and nurture are both rather important aspects."

"Yeah, it's a little bit of both," agreed Sabrina. "A person's upbringing can have a real major impact on the type of person that he or she began. However, we do also have traits that are just a part of our biological make up. But, Junior, just try not to fret."

"I guess I feel a little better," replied Marty Jr, as he flashed a lopsided smile. "I really feel ready to go home. I sure miss my family, as well as my friends. By the way, what will happen to my father - once I leave? After all, I hope that I didn't mess things up."

"Everything will be quite fine," assured Sabrina. "You don't have to worry about him. I can simply send you back, now. Are you ready?" Marty Jr nodded. "Okay, Junior, just lay back - and really try to relax your mind." Placing her hand on Marty Jr 's forehead, she added, "You're doing good. Just close your eyes. You'll be back home, real soon."

As Marty Jr closed his eyes, he began to see swirls of colour. It was simply a beautiful sight. He smiled, as he began to feel very tranquil. He sure didn't want the moment to end. Before he knew it, he felt a very soft pop. At the moment, things went all black.

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"What the hell just happened here?" Marty asked, with confusion. "Wait a minute! I'm quite feeling as if... as if something is very familiar about this." Turning to Sabrina, he added, "Jesus, Sab! I'm do feel a strong sense of deja vu. The last thing I remember, though, is working of Doc's telepathic device. At any rate, what exactly did happen?"

"This time, it was your future son," explained Sabrina, gently. "Apparently, my future daughter was the one responsible. He mentioned just wishing to experience life as an '80s teen, and my daughter decided to grant him the wish. Well, you can imagine..."

Marty felt quite stunned, as he closed his eyes. As he slowly started to remember the last week, he simply could recall being his future son. Marty Jr had a major longing for experiencing life of the 1980s, which he actually decided to confide in Tabitha about.

"Just try to relax, Marty," Doc suggested, softly. "I know how confusing this must be, for you. At least, the last time around, it was just... That person was still, essentially, you. This time around, it quite happens to be your future son. I'm sure that you really must've struggled with a little identity crisis. I mean, it must've been quite confusing."

"Yeah, and not to mention my relationship with Jenn," Marty added, quietly. "I mean, for my son, it quite must've seemed as... For him, it might've been even worse - than my initial trip to 1955. At least, when I was in 1955, I was still inside my own body."

"I'm trying to imagine you, inside your father," Jennifer commented, laughing. "I suppose, in a way, it would make it a little easier for you to get your parents to fall in love. You'd be able to give your father just a little more confidence, for one - and..."

"Oh, Jenn, I'd rather not imagine it," Marty protested, shuddering. "Do you remember how, a couple months ago... We were simply speculating about what might happen, if our future son was to just come here." Jennifer nodded, as Marty continued, "It looks like we had a chance to find out - but, perhaps, not in the way that we expected to."

"While you actually had the most confusion, Marty," pointed out Jennifer, "It was also confusing for me. I quite wonder what would've happened, if you actually did kiss me. I have a feeling, that I would've noticed... Well, I suppose it's better that you didn't."

"I quite realized something else," Marty commented, as he snapped his fingers. "From what I can simply recall... Well, for some reason, it quite looks as if you and I decided to not let out future children know about the time machine. I guess our son would..."

"I think it'd be simply harmless," insisted Jennifer. "Anyway, we'll let our future selves deal with that. The important thing is, our son's back in his own time - and I also have you, without our son being inside. Granted, he simply seemed like a very fine kid - but it does make it a little awkward for... Well, you know! Now, how about a kiss?"

"Oh, but of course," gushed Marty, as he leaned over. He cupped Jennifer's face into his head, as he began to kiss her. He realized how much of a relief it really was, being free to kiss her. "Oh, Jenn, this feels so wonderful! Would you like to do something?"

"How about I just stop by the bakery," suggested Sabrina, "and I pick up some glazed doughnuts? It'd be a nice treat, and I'm quite happy that I was able to get everything resolved. I do feel pretty responsible for what's happened, and I really do apologize."

"Aw, Sab, that's okay," Marty replied, softly. "Besides, some good really did come out of it. After all, he helped me come up with some ideas for my assignment. I also feel a little more appreciation for the present - and, likewise, it looks as if he's really come to feel more appreciation for his present. It's great that he likes the '80s, though."

"Well, of course," Doc agreed, nodding. "It rather similar to the way that I still like the Old West, but I'm also really able to appreciate the present. It's great that we have a time machine, and that we can visit other eras. Still, it's a good thing to be able to..."

"I've also learned to appreciate the value of a kiss," Jennifer added, laughing. "Well, I also enjoyed getting to know my son - and it rather helps to make me feel a little more confident, that I'd be a good mother. I'm just happy that he became more confident."

"Yeah, I feel the same way," Marty agreed, as he placed his arm around Jennifer. "In fact, he even helped me do a little better in math. It did quite pay off. I guess I won't quite remember everything about the future. Just real little things, here and there. It sure will be a lot like what happened, since the other event of two months ago."

"As long as you don't actually remember too much about the future," commented Doc, with a little chuckle. "Well, just remember what this means. You sure do still have to work hard. After all, you can't actually expect for the good future to just happen!"

"We simply understand that, Doc," Marty replied, laughing. "Sort of like how, after my visit in 1955, you probably figured that you still had to work rather hard at making the time come into fruition. After all, we've learned that the future is actually still in flux."

"Well, Marty," Jennifer suggested, coyly, "for tonight, how do you feel about taking a hike through Hill Valley Park? It's really supposed to be a clear night. We could gaze at the stars. Also, I think we should simply put aside the thoughts of our future children? The time will come, soon enough. As for tonight, we should simply enjoy the present."

Marty smiled, as he realized that it was a good idea. He figured that, now that his son was back in the future, most of the memories left with him. He simply felt confident, in just knowing that he was on the path towards becoming a good father and husband.