August 17, 1986
11:30 AM PST

Marty breathed a sigh of relief, as soon as the DeLorean broke the time barrier. As amazing as the future technology of 2016 was, it felt wonderful to be able to return to 1986. He also wondered how his son coped with being his father for one day.

He landed the DeLorean on the ground, as he started to drive over to the Brown's house. He was anxious to find out what had happened within the last 24 hours.

After Marty arrived at the Brown's house, he clutched at the bag that he had next to him. As soon as Marty reached the house, Jennifer was quick to meet him.

"Marty!" Jennifer exclaimed, as she threw her arms around her boyfriend. "It is nice to see you again. Do you know how freaky it felt to attend the dance with my future son? Whenever I looked at him, it felt like I was looking at you - as you look alike."

"I know that feeling," Marty said, smiling. "You should have seen the way Harmony was looking at me. Speaking of which, it is very strange that we already know who our future son's romantic interest is - when we didn't even conceive him yet."

"I wonder what it will be like," Jennifer mused, "by the time that we are raising our kids. It's very funny to think of how time travel can really complicate everything."

"Yeah, tell me about it," Marty said, sighing. "I finally made Griff crash into a cart of manure. I'm a little afraid that I might have gotten my future son in trouble."

"I should let you know that your son made Miff crash into manure," Jennifer pointed out, "so I guess that balances things out a little. I do have a hard time believing our son is the same one that we saw, when Doc first brought us to the year 2015."

"He really isn't the same son," Marty said, smiling. "Since I did manage to avoid that race with Needles, we really are destined towards a happier future - and it really will affect the personalities of our future children. It's really the same thing as how Dave and Linda both changed, after my parents managed to improve their own lives."

"I guess you have a point," Jennifer replied. "I never saw Dave or Linda from the old timeline, so I guess I'll have to just take your word for it. It's a really good thing that Doc did invent the time machine, as a lot of good things sure did come out of it."

"I definitely agree," Marty said, nodding. "While the time machine might have caused us our share of stress, it also improved our lives in other ways. Anyway, did you and our son won any awards at the dance? I was so amazed that Harmony and I did."

"Yeah, we did," Jennifer said, smiling. "We won an award for Most Romantic Couple."

"That's the same award that we won!" Marty exclaimed. "Well, I'm sure they did not judge how romantic we were at the dance. Now, that would be a little too creepy!"

"I almost think it's an omen," Jennifer replied, excitedly. "Well, why don't we go take a little walk in Hill Valley Park? I am sure yesterday was such an unusual experience for both of us. I guess Harmony is really destined to be our future daughter-in-law."

"It so nice to see you again, Marty," Doc said, as he walked into the room. "Did you remember to pick up the items that I asked for? How did your day go in 2016?"

"I have the items for you right here," Marty explained, as he handed the packages to Doc. "It felt really strange to have to attend the dance with Harmony. You should see the way that Harmony kept looking at me. We even had to kiss at the dance."

"That was the same with us," Jennifer said, nodding. "Actually, I was rather shocked that Marty and I won at award at the dance. I thought they would have judged us by how romantic we were at the dance, not by how romantic we were in general."

"Yeah, it is a rather strange feeling," Marty replied. "Well, it looks like we narrowly managed to avoid creating a paradox. It was a little bit scary for me, you know."

"Well, imagine how scary it was for your son," Jennifer pointed out. "He was the one whose existence was endangered, after all. You know, thirty years will be so long."

"Yeah, tell me about it," Doc said, laughing. "After all, that's about how long I had to wait between the time that I sent you back to 1985, and the time that I would unveil the time machine to you. At any rate, it looks as though things are back to normal."

"Anyway," Jennifer commented, "here is the trophy that was presented to us. This is something that we can treasure for years to come. We should feel so honoured."

"Yeah, I guess so," Marty replied, as he flashed Jennifer a lopsided smile. "I still wish that that I could have been to the dance with you yesterday, but we can make up for it today. We could eat out at Francesca's Italian Diner, and I could treat for you."

"Thank you so much, Marty," Jennifer gushed. "I had to treat for our son yesterday, because he only had enough money on him to pick up the items for Doc. I hope Miff will leave us alone, today. It's about time that the Tannen of our generation crashes into manure. I suppose it's only fitting that your son was the one able to do it."

"Maybe I can still get Cliff another day," Marty said, laughing. "I wonder what Griff crashing into manure will do to his bionic implants. In a way, it would've been nice for the gang to crash into the Courthouse Mall again - but this was so nice, too."

"Anyway, you two," Doc interjected, "Clara should be coming back with the boys real shortly. Are you sure that you guys don't want to have lunch with us today?"

"It's nice of you to offer, Doc," Jennifer replied, "but Marty and I just want to have a little bit of romance time. After all, I didn't really get to go to the dance with him."

"All right, then," Doc said, smiling. "The two of you go out and have fun then. I guess I'll see you guys a little later. Remember that your future is whatever you make it."

"We will, Doc," Marty replied, as he and Jennifer headed towards the restaurant.

oooooooooo

"Marty!" Lorraine exclaimed, as he son entered the house. "How are you doing? It looks like you and Jennifer just can't get enough of each other. Well, I remember how it was for your father and myself - the night the two of us fell in love."

"Yeah, Jennifer and I hope to marry in a few years," Marty explained. "I hope that our marriage turns out to be as happy as your marriage with your father is."

"That's such a beautiful trophy that you have, honey," Lorraine commented, as she took the trophy from Marty's hand. "I remember that your dad and I won that very same trophy back in 1956. I guess you're really passing on that tradition."

"We sure are, Mom," Marty replied. "It is very hard to believe that, one day, Jennifer and I will be the same age as you and Dad - and we might be having this very same conversation with our own son. It's really amazing just how fast time flies, isn't it?"

"Yeah, you're telling me," Lorraine said, sighing. "It's hard to believe that you might be leaving this house, soon. I remember back when you were learning to walk."

"My God, has it been that long?" George asked, as he walked into the room. "I still remember how Calvin Klein changed my life around. It's so nice to see you, son."

"Well, since I went our for lunch with Jennifer today," Marty commented, "why don't we have dinner as a family tonight? I will also feel sad to move out of this house."

"Well, I'll see if Dave and Linda have any plans," Lorraine replied, "but it sounds like such a great idea with me. I could make some tacos for tonight. We know how much you like tacos, honey. So does that sounds like a good plan with you, Marty?"

"It's awesome, Mom," Marty said, with a lopsided smile. "Well, I want to head to my room for a little while and try to take a little nap. You really are the best, though."

Marty hugged each of his parents, before heading off for his bedroom. As excited as he was about knowing that he would, one day, marry Jennifer and have two children - he also felt a little sad about knowing that he would leave his childhood behind.