11:30 PM PST
Marty '86 was so excited, as he was switching to his rollerskates. He was stunned by just how much the roller rink changed within the last eleven years. The strobe lights were there, but the Atari games weren't as numerous - and Nintendo games haven't been invented yet. Even his favourite Atari game, Pacman, wasn't invented.
"I never liked in-line skates," Haven commented, grimacing. "Some of my peers at home laugh at me, just because I prefer old-fashioned skates - with the two wheels on each side. I really hate a lot of the music they play at the roller rink in 2005."
"Careful, Haven," Marty '86 cautioned, gently. "We're surrounded by a lot of people here. We really don't need for them to hear us talking about you-know-what." Then he caught sight of Ellen and the rest of the gang approaching them. "Hi, everyone!"
"Hello!" Ellen replied, as she skated up to the crowd. "Are you and Suzy planning to skate during the Couples Skate? I'm so in love with Goldie, and Sabrina has a thing for Tad. Tara and Greta usually skate together, as they don't have a boyfriend. You know, I really hope that Goldie's father gets elected next week Tuesday."
"Oh, I have a good feeling he will," Marty '86 replied. "Well, let's go head out on the skate floor. I must say that they're playing very good music." After he glanced over to the skate floor, he added, "It really looks like Tom and Jerry are having so much fun skating with young Marty. They've sure hit it off well, didn't they?"
"Oh, if only I could be young again," Goldie Jr said, dreamily. "Do you guys like Jimi Hendrix, by any chance? I must say that he played quite a mean guitar. I cried a lot after he passed away from drug overdose. I mean, his life seemed so promising."
"Oh, I just adore Jimi Hendrix!" Marty '86 replied. "I was partially inspired by him, as I picked up the guitar. Jimmy Page is a great guitarist, too - as is Eric Clapton. When Jimi Hendrix passes away, it was such a tragedy. I vow to never do drugs!"
"I don't think drugs in moderation are bad," Tara protested. "It's only when you get hooked onto them. If you ask me, I think some people really misunderstand drugs. One drug I can't stand is cocaine, I'll agree. LSD is different from cocaine, though!"
"I guess we'll have to agree to disagree," Marty '86 said, shrugging. "I was taught that drugs are additive. I don't even like to smoke regular cigarettes, and I'm just not a big fan of alcohol. I believe one can have fun without the use of drugs."
"It sounds like your parents are pretty square," Ellen replied, rolling her eyes. "My parents are very square, too - especially my father, before he died. He sure didn't approve of any of my friends - and, while I don't like to say this, I believe he very well could even be part of the reason that my brother is in jail."
"Now don't be too hard to on your father," Tara protested. "I'm rather sure he loved you all deeply, and we shouldn't speak ill of the dead. I believe he loosened up a bit - after the Hopkins twins gave that speech in 1968. It is a shame how Toby is in jail, but he is ultimately responsible for his own actions. He just bacame too rebellious."
"Well, I did love my father," Ellen insisted. "Make no mistake about that. I remember that one week, though, when he stormed out of the house - and he even said that he hated Toby. I even remember how poor Toby was so heartbroken over all that."
"He did react in such an extreme manner," Sabrina agreed, "and I think the speech that the Hopkins twins gave sure was insightful." She glanced over at Marty '86 and winked, and she added, "I must say it's great that the Hopkins twins were there."
Marty '86 smiled back at Sabrina, as he said, "Well, let's go rollerskating, now! We're here to have some fun. We could have some pizza a little later. They are playing my favourite song, now - Black Dog by Led Zeppelin! Now that song rocks!"
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It's been quite a long time since Marty '05 last went rollerskating. He went to skate towards the skate floor, as he joined both of his younger selves. He had to be very careful to not slip and fall. His children were both more into hoverboarding.
"Hey, Calvin," Ellen gushed, as she skated up to him. "I've been wanting to meet you for a long time. Are you, by any chance, related to the fashion designer? Lorraine did tell me she found out about his name from looking at his underwear."
"Uh, we're distantly related," Marty '05 replied, nervously. "I, uh, I guess you weren't even born - when I spend a week in Hill Valley back in 1955. So much has seemed to really changed within the last twenty years. The music is cooler nowadays, for one."
"Oh, yeah, Lorraine did tell me all about how you went real wild at the dance," Ellen was quick to comment. "I was born in 1956, so I actually don't remember too much about the '50s. To an extent, I quite wish this could still be the '60s - although there was a lot of political unrest going on in that decade. Still, the music was so groovy."
"I heard your father very much supported the war," Marty '05 said, grimacing. "My experience with your father wasn't real great, either. I don't have anything against him supporting the war, but he seemed to be intolerant of other's opinions."
"Yeah, he even stormed out on us," Ellen explained, "after telling my older brother, Toby, that he hated him." After a brief pause, she added, "Are you, by any chance, related to the Hopkins twins? Your nephew, Marty Lewis, sure looks like them."
"Yeah, you could say that," replied Marty '05. "So what are your other brothers and sisters up to these days? I think it's a real shame how Joey is in jail. It is real ironic how, as a baby, he always loved spending time inside of his playpen."
"As a teenager," Ellen explained, "he'd often lock himself into his bedroom, and eat nothing but bread and water. Anyway, Milton is a physician - and Toby decided that he might like to be a second-grade teacher. Sally is a social worker for children, as she is very fond of working with children. I tend to feel so bad for Joey, though."
Marty '05 suddenly felt quite bad that it seemed like Joey might be spending a good portion of his life in jail, and it seemed like he might never make parole. He tried to put it out of his mind, as Ellen skated towards Marty '86 and the other teens.
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Marty '75 was sure having a lot of fun. As he went to get a snacks, he caught sight of Marty Lewis and Calvin Klein. He decided to skate towards them to say "hi". He loved spending time with the fellow who brought his parents together twenty years ago.
"So how are you doing, uh, Marty?" Calvin asked, as he lifted Marty '75 and held him tightly. "Are you having a lot of fun with your new friends? Your friend, Zach, is more than welcome to eat with us. I have a very good feeling about the two of you."
"You make sure to treasure every moment of your youth," added Marty Lewis. "Let me tell you that adulthood actually isn't all that it's cracked up to be. More freedom comes with more responsibilities." He reached out to tickle Marty '75 on the ribs.
"Stop it! Stop it!" protested Marty '75, through helpless laughter. "That tickles! I also want to grab a snack." As Marty Lewis finally stopped, he added, "What's wrong with being a grown-up? You can stay up as late as you'd like, and you could do whatever you want. You also don't have other people telling you what or how much to eat."
"I thought the same thing, when I was your age," Marty Lewis replied, "and, to an extent, that is true. However, you'll have to worry about keeping the house clean, and getting all of your bills paid - and finding a job so you can support yourself."
"That's right," Calvin added. "When you get to become my age, you will most likely be married and have kids. In fact, I even have a son who's the same age as you. I really love both of my kids dearly, but they can sometimes be such a handful."
"Am I a handful, Uncle Calvin," Marty '75 asked, as he was suddenly worried. "I'd love to meet your kids someday. I'm pretty sure we'd get along great. I really try hard to be very friendly to everyone, but Doug and Miff don't seem to like me too much. I just don't understand what the two of them could have against me."
"I don't think you're a handful," Calvin replied, "but I also don't deal with you on a daily basis. None of us are perfect, though - and we sure can't expect everyone to like us. It does hurt to not be liked, but it's a fact of life that we need to accept."
"Yeah, Calvin's right," Marty Lewis added. "I'll go place in the order for a pizza, and then we'll just grab the other kids after it's ready. It looks like, uh, my brothers are really getting it on with Zach. He seems like a very wonderful friend to you."
"Oh, he sure is," Marty '75 replied, as Calvin set him down. "I'll just join my friends for a little while. I want to save room for the pizza." Marty '75 was quite excited, as he decided to rejoin his friends. Zach was skating right between Tom and Jerry.