5:40 PM PST
Marty was feeling a little worried, as he was eating at the table with Emmett and his friends. Of course, he was thrilled to see Howard Needles on the receiving end of being laughed at for once. Still, he couldn't help but worry that it might drastically affect the future. While Marty was not about to give up time travel in the least, he couldn't deny that time travel could be rather nerve-wracking, at times.
'Are you all right, Mike?' Karen asked, gently. 'You seem so quiet.'
'Yeah, I'm fine,' replied Marty. 'I'm just a little worried that Howard might find a way to get his revenge. I mean, I saw how furious he was with Emmett.'
'I wouldn't worry about it, Mike,' Emmett said, softly. 'If anything, I think Howard will have learned his lesson. I may not be the most popular kid at school, but I'm sure most would choose me over Howard. I mean, I think the majority of the school are terrified of Howard and his gang.'
'Yeah, Emmett,' Marty said, smiling, 'you maybe are right. I guess I maybe am worrying too much. I care deeply about all my friends, you know.'
'Yeah, Mike,' Emmett replied, nodding in agreement, 'you really have touched my life in many ways. I really do hope to see you again, someday. I can't believe you'll be leaving after tonight.'
'So, Mike, are you excited about performing for us, tonight?' asked Leanne.
'Yeah, Mike, you're a great guitarist,' added Karen. 'You really do have a lot of talent. Maybe you should try performing professionally someday.'
'Well, that is definitely one of my dreams,' replied Marty. 'I have to admit that I am a little nervous about tonight's performance.'
'But you're good, Mike,' protested Karen. 'You're really good. You shouldn't be so nervous. I'm sure everyone will love it.'
'Thanks, Karen,' Marty said, smiling. 'You really do instill me with a lot of confidence.'
Stage fright wasn't really an issue for Marty - as he has performed for his school a few times with his band, The Pinheads. Rather, he was nervous about the fact that this was a different era - and this era's generation of teens may not appreciate the music as much. Then again, when he played Johnny Be Goode back in 1955, he did manage to impress everyone - until he started doing a bunch of stage antics, which managed to stun everyone into silence.
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Later on, as Marty stepped onto the stage, he decided to start his performance with playing You Don't Want Me Anymore by Steel Breeze. He strummed the opening notes of that song, then he began to sing.
'Undecided, don't know where to go...' sang Marty. 'Don't know what I'm gonna do, oh... Uninvited, I'm knockin' at your door... And I would like to call on you, but...'
Everyone seemed to be enjoying the song, as they were dancing to it.
'You don't want me anymore...' continued Marty. 'So let me explain 'cause I don't wanna lose you... You don't want me anymore... I tried so hard, so hard to please you.'
Marty felt himself bursting with confidence, as his music seemed to be well-received by everyone. He was also mindful to not do any stage antics. As soon as Marty finished the song, everyone was cheering. Marty then decided to sing Heart and Soul by Huey Lewis and The News.
'Two o'clock this morning...' Marty began to sing. 'If she should come a calling... I couldn't dream of turning her away... And if it got hot and hectic... I know she'd be electric... I'd let her take her chances with me... You see, the gets what she wants...'
Marty smiled at everyone, as everyone was dancing in rhythm to the song.
'Cause she's heart and soul...' continued Marty, as he belted out the chorus. 'She's hot and cold... She's got it all, hot loving every night.'
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For over the next hour, Marty was entertaining the audience with more '80s rock songs. The last song he played was Runaway by Bon Jovi.
'On the street where you live...' Marty was singing. 'Girls talk about their social lives... They're made of lipstick, plastic and paint... A touch of sable in their eyes.'
Then, as Marty reached the churus, he was energetically singing, 'Ooh, she's a little runaway... Daddy's girl learned fast... All those things he couldn't say... Ooh, she's a little runaway.'
Marty then bowed, as everyone was cheering. Marty was smiling with pride.
'Thank you, everyone,' Marty gushed. 'Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves.'
Marty then stepped down, as he went to join Emmett and his friends.
'That was great music, Mike,' Leanne said, enthusiastically.
'Thank you so much, Leanne!' replied Marty. 'Look, before I go home, I told Arthur and Sylvia that I would return for a little treat.'
'So do you need me to give you ride home?' asked Emmett.
'Sure, if you don't mind,' replied Marty. 'That would be great.'
'I don't mind at all,' Emmett replied, smiling.
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'Well, I guess this is good bye, now,' Emmett said, sadly, as he dropped Marty off. 'I really am gonna miss you. It's been great spending the last week with you.'
'I'll miss you, too,' Marty said, quietly. And, in a way, it was true. Even though he would see Doc again in 1986, he would be 48 years older.
Marty then reached out embrace Emmett. Marty could tell that Emmett was trying really hard not to cry. Marty then stepped out of the car, and headed towards the house.
'Take care, Emmett,' Marty called out, waving to his friend.
'Good bye, Mike,' Emmett choked out, waving back.
Marty then stepped into the house, and announced, 'I'm back!'
'Oh, good!' called out Sylvia. 'I'll serve you up a bowl of fruit soup. Then I'll give you a case to bring home with you.'
'Oh, thank you, Sylvia!' Marty gushed. 'It's so nice of you to think of me. I will miss you. You guys take care of that baby, okay?'
'We will,' Sylvia said, smiling. She then went to the refrigerator to heat up a boul of fruit soup for Marty.