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Bill Tannen actually felt rather nervous about spending Christmas with his extended Tannen family - as did his sister, Jill. She was thirteen years old, and she was just a sweet young girl. He quite dreaded spending time with his cousin, Griff. It was very hard to believe that his very own father, Miff, had actually once been a bully.
His grandfather, Biff Tannen, was hosting a party. Even though he lived right in Hill Valley, Miff sure kept battling heavy traffic. As much as he did respect the Wilsons, Goldie Wilson III's hover-conversion real advertising statement of how people quite "don't have has to worry about traffic" annoyed him. It was simply a complete lie.
His mother, Renee, was a rather loving and nurturing woman. Even though Miff used to harass her, back when he was still a bully - the two of them really managed to find true love in each other. It was a story that Miff was very embarassed to talk about.
He glanced over at his sister, and began to think of how she quite had a big crush on Rhett Unger. Her best friend, Billie Canata - really had a major crush on Ryan Unger, Rhett's cousin. He thought of how the four of them grew up to be real close friends.
Billie Canata was also their second half-cousin once removed. Their Grandpa Biff had a younger half-sister named Betsy, who ended up being a real bully. She married former gang member, Marluxia Canata - and they had two children, Benny and Beth. The two were just as dreadful as their father was, as they both also joined up with gangs.
Fortunately, Benny had reached an epiphany - where he decided to turn from his old ways. He and his wife were now the parents of Billie, and it was quite amazing how a former bully would actually end up fathering such a sweet little girl. Maybe this family gathering wouldn't be so bad, after all. His sister would, at least, really have an ally.
He began to wonder if there was any hope of Griff ever changing. His best friend was Rafe Unger, who was known as "Data". It simply felt real strange to think that he was actually related Ryan and Rhett Unger, as their attitudes were simply so different.
He then thought of Leslie O'Malley and Chester Nogura - who were known as "Spike" and "Whitey", respectively. The two of them were rather an item, even though they had a common half-brother in Bruce Nogura. That couple really did scare him a lot.
He then thought of Nicole O'Malley, who he just ran into that morning. She mentioned that she and her family were also attending a Christmas gathering. He rather thought of how hard it must've been for poor Nicole, having two sisters who were sure bullies. That certainly helped Bill to realize how lucky he and his younger sister really were.
He then thought of his girlfriend, Melody Brown. The two of them have been dating for couple of years, and he sure had a good feeling that they were real destined to get hitched. She was the granddaughter of none other than Dr. Emmett Brown.
Melody's older sister, Harmony, was dating Marty McFly Jr - who was just an aspiring musician, like his father was. He sure was always a big fan of Marty McFly Sr's music, and it was extremely evident that his son managed to inherit his musical talents.
He was always very good friends with Marty Jr, and it was strange to think that they were destined to become brothers-in-law. He really thought of Griff had sure taken it upon himself to harass the McFlys and the Browns. As nice as Marty Jr was, though - he simply was never the type of people to let Griff and his gang push him around.
Even though Griff had a female in his gang, it didn't deter him from making unwanted advances onto other girls. Harmony and Melody Brown were sure among some of his favourite targets - along with Marlene McFly, Marty Jr's sister. Griff was even known to make calls to Melody's cellphone, posing as Bill - which really made Bill very angry.
Bill could hardly wait for the day when videophone wouild finally go cellular. This was something that was deeply upsetting to poor Melody. Even caller ID didn't quite help to actually resolve the problem, as Griff actually had a way of disguising his identity.
"Are are feeling okay, Bill," Jill asked, concerned. "I know you're worried about facing Griff. It's sure strange to think that Billie and I have a lot in common. We both have a father who used to be a bully. So there might be hope of Griff changing his ways."
"Well, I hate to be very pessimistic," Bill replied, sighing, "but I tend to doubt that. I really do wonder if there might be any chance of Beth changing her ways, much like her older brother did. I know she's currently hot for a boy named Nathan Gates."
"Nathan doesn't seem to be too bad," Jill replied, quietly. "I wonder if he might be of any real relation to Bill Gates. In all fairness, Beth really doesn't seem to be as nasty as she was ten years ago - but she still seems to be, well, rather self-involved. On a more positive note, though, Kimberly O'Malley seems to have mellowed out a bit."
"All right, folks," Miff called out, as he began to descend the hovercar. "You know, it's about high time that I have a little talk with Goldie Wilson III. His false advertising just annoys me. He needs to stop claiming that the skyways have no traffic problems."
"I can't argue with you, honey," Renee replied, gently. "I'm sure that doesn't impress his father and grandfather very much. Granted, they quite have created a rather big controversy regarding what should be done to the clock tower - but, other than..."
"... that, Goldie Jr is a respectable mayor, right?" Miff asked, just as he turned off the engine. "All right, Bill and Jill! We're here! I understand how you kids felt very nervous about coming here. Your Grandpa Biff is sometimes rather gruff, but I think he cares a lot about us. Anyway, your Grandma Laura has always been a very wonderful cook."
"Yeah, Grandma Laura always was a mind-mannered woman," Bill agreed. "I guess it's mostly Griff that I'm quite concerned about. He's always hitting on my girlfriend - and, well, let's just say it's really a good thing we don't look exactly alike. It's just so..."
"Hi, Bill and Jill," called out Billie Canata, as she ran up. "It is quite fortunate that Griff hasn't shown up, yet. Anyway, Aunt Laura is doing most of the work - because Uncle Biff has been very sick the past few days. I don't think he has much longer to live."
"Why couldn't he just get an overhaul rejuvenation?" suggested Jill. She then added, "I guess those are so expensive to get. Well, it's sure a shame to hear that he hasn't been feeling well. Anyway, why don't we head in the house. It's real cold out here."
"Well, at least we don't live in the northernmost part of the country," Billie replied. "I really can imagine a lot of people would be snowed in up there." After a brief pause, she added, "I can just tell Aunt Laura has really put a lot of work into decorating the house. Even today, automated robots can't do something that's quite this complex."
"Why, thank you!" called out Laura. "I just put the ham in the oven. I'm baking it with an old-fashioned stove. I heard that the microstoves that they have nowadays are a bit of a bust. I'm afraid to even think of trying out these newfangled nanowaves."
"Right, yeah, Grandma," Bill replied. Turning to Jill and Billie, he whispered, "She really is old-fashioned, isn't she? She's never even purchased a hovercar. Granted, much of the music and entertainment of today quite sucks - but I just like being able to hydate my pizzas in just a matter of seconds. The crust always comes up perfectly, as well."
"Oh, you means the ones that are from Pizza Hut?" Billie asked, just as they stepped in the house. "I always thought the crust was just too greasy. I've always preferred Domino's. Besides, with Domino's, you really get more pizza at a much lower price."
"Yeah, Billie, I quite see what you..." Jill began to say. Then she gasped, "Oh, speak of the devil! There's Uncle Cliff and Aunt Anne, with Griff! I was actually hoping they wouldn't bother to show up. Well, I guess we'll have to suck it up - just for one day."
"Well, there's Beth," commented Bill, "with Nathan Gates. I now wish I asked Melody to come along, only that would mean she sure would have to put up with even more harassment from Griff. It is tough having to deal with having him for a cousin. When certain people see me, they expect me to be just as mean-spirited as my cousin."
"I sure bet you weren't expecting us to show up," Griff called out, chuckling loudly - as he stepped in with his parents. Turning to Bill, he added, "Listen, buddy, the next time you see Melody - tell him that I said 'hi', okay? I've been so worried about her, lately."
As Griff left left the room, Bill muttered, "Yeah, Griff, I'm sure you really were." To Jill and Billie, she added, "Can you believe the nerve of that bojo? He's now really acting as if I'm his buddy, which I most certainly am not. Anyway, this house smells nice."
"How are you kids doing?" asked a quite cheerful voice. Bill looked up, to see that it was Biff - who was now in a wheelchair. "I'm sure not as young as I used to be. My legs are failing me. Anyway, you kids are simply lucky to be real young. Don't make the same mistakes that I've done. I've done so many foolish things in my life."
"Well, Grandpa Biff, you're still alive," Bill replied, as he hugged his grandfather. "Just don't be quick to really give up all hope. If you want to, we sure could try to pitch in - so that you could get that overhaul. Science has gone a very long ways, Gramps."
"Thank you, kids," Biff said, quietly, "but that simply won't be necessary. I do have in my life that I regret. Even after the way that I've treated them, George and Lorraine McFly sure have been nice to me - and I've never even appreciated it. It's best that I just let things take their natual course, so that I can soon move onto my next life."
Tears filled Bill's eyes, as he pondered over his grandfather's words. He really never gave much thought to the afterlife before, but his grandfather might rather be onto something. At any rate, he would just be there for his grandfather. He now felt real happy that his family decided to show up. There sure was a lot of value to family.