Disclaimer: I do not own Back to the Future or Over the Hills and Far Away by Led Zeppelin.
Author's Note: This story is written in response to August's Back to the Fanfic Challenge of last year. I just recently joined that Community, and I have a lot of catching up to do. Also, I purposely refrained from mentioning Doc and his family, or Marty's family, so this story can apply to all of my universes.
October 24, 1985
7:30 PM PST
Jennifer Parker was relaxing in the living room of her home - with her boyfriend, Marty McFly. Both of Jennifer's parents had a meeting to attend that night, and they would not be home until late at night. So, as a result, the two of them had decided to spend a romantic evening at the Parker's home.
Jennifer and Marty were both wearing soft fleece suits, and the two of them had snuggled up together on the bean bag chair. They had the living room dimmed, as well as some cinnamon apple scented candles lit up. They had the living room stereo tuned to their favourite radio station, KKHV - which played the best of rock from the late-'60s until the present.
Jennifer and Marty were barely speaking, as they preferred to silently enjoy each other's company. Marty was rubbing Jennifer's belly, when Over the Hills and Far Away by Led Zeppelin started to play on the radio.
As the opening notes to the song began to play, Marty's eyes filled up with tears. That song had almost always moved Marty to tears, even though Marty was a little uncertain as to why. Anyway, it was such a beautiful and melodic rock song - and a perfect song for the atmosphere. Jennifer thought it was so sweet how the song had tugged at Marty. Jennifer started to rub Marty's shoulders - while Marty relaxed against Jennifer, and let the tears freely flow down his face.
Oh, Marty, you've really got the love I need, Jennifer thought, as she was rubbing Marty's shoulders. Definitely more than enough. I would love to walk awhile with you. You are a very lovable guy, with a really soft heart. The fact that this song moves you to tears really shows how tenderhearted you are.
One thing I really love about you, Jennifer continued, is that you don't try to act macho, like some of the other guys at our school do. It's really nice that you can express your soft side at times. It's just the way a real man should be. Of course, a real man should be tough and brave when times call for it - but a real man should also be soft and sensitive at other times. It's good for a man to have a healthy balance of both.
Many times I have loved, and many times I have been bitten, Jennifer continued to ponder, but that was before I met you, my precious and tender sweet Marty. Our love really is like an open road, which I've gazed along many times. I think you and I are destined to marry some day. Sometimes I wonder how much there is to know about life.
Well, one thing is certain, Jennifer thought, warmly. You certainly do make my life feel complete. There is complete harmony in our relationship. Perhaps God placed you in my path for a reason. Many dreams do come true, and many do have silver linings. I don't really need a pocketful of gold, though - because I already have you, and you happen to have real heart of gold. A heart full of love would be plentiful enough for me.
Oh, Marty, you certainly are the mellow man, pondered Jennifer. Only someone with a heart of stone would find it possible to not like you, Marty. Really, if this whole world was full of Marty McFly, we would have perfect peace and harmony.
Many is certainly a word that only leaves me guessing, Jennifer continued, guessing about a thing that I really ought to know. At any rate, one thing is certain. Just the very presence of you, Marty McFly, exudes perfect peace and harmony. You, Marty McFly, are just the very essence of perfect peace and harmony.
As soon as the song ended, Jennifer reached for a tissue - and she used it to wipe Marty's eyes. She then drew Marty into a big hug.
"How do you feel, Marty?" Jennifer whispered, softly. "Does it feel good to cry?"
"Oh, yes, most definitely," Marty said, softly. "The song really does touch my inner world, that I just can't help but cry. It simply tugs at my heartstrings, almost all the time. I'm not sure why, though. Maybe it's just the hauntingly beautiful melody... as well as the lyrics... that really get to me. Once, the song even made me cry, when I was on the bus - which was rather embarrassing."
"You should never feel afraid to express your tender side, Marty," Jennifer cooed.
"I guess you're right, Jennifer," Marty said, sighing. "One thing is certain. Jimmy Page and Robert Plant are certainly very talented songwriters. Some music snobs will insist that the lyrics to Led Zeppelin songs are mediocre, but I totally disagree. I think they really do put their heart and soul into their songwriting."
"I always think about you, whenever I hear the song," Jennifer said, softly. "Sometimes I think the song was written just for you."
"Oh, Jennifer," Marty gushed, laughing. "That would be impossible. I was only four years old, when the song was released - and, in addition, I never met Jimmy Page or Robert Plant. I certainly would love to meet them someday, though."
"I'd rather meet Michael J Fox," Jennifer said, softly. "He looks just like you - and, from what I know, he does have a similar personality to you. I think you both are the essence of perfect peace and harmony. I'm sure you two would get along so well."
"Oh, you think so?" Marty asked, smiling. "That is so sweet of you to say that, Jennifer. I would certainly love to be able to meet Michael J Fox, as well."
"Yeah, if anyone was to ever film a movie about your life," Jennifer whispered, "Michael J Fox would be the perfect actor to play the role of you."
"Yeah, right, like that will ever happen," Marty snorted. "I'd much rather keep my life private, thank you very much! Besides, what could be so interesting about my life, that someone would actually want to film... a movie... about it?"
"That fact that you're Marty is what makes my life interesting," Jennifer purred. "I do mean it, as well."
"Oh, darling," Marty said, stretching out his hand to help Jennifer up, "walk a while with me, okay?"
"Oh, for sure," replied Jennifer, smiling. "You've sure got the love I need."
Marty then leaned over to kiss Jennifer. Jennifer smiled to herself, as she thought of how lucky she was to be dating a young man like Martin Seamus McFly.
