Cousin's in Time: Part IV

Ch 4

November 5, 1985

4:45 p.m.

Marty's POV

I was at home with my folks and I was light hearted. Doc was really coming home today! But, unfortunately, Annie's dad was also coming home today. Mom, dad, Annie, and I were at the bus stop. Dave couldn't make it since he had work and Linda was called into work as well.

Annie sighed and said, "I'm really not looking forward to this, Aunt Lorraine."

Mom wrapped her arm around Annie and responded, "I know Annie but he is your father and you must respect him."

She scoffed and shot back, "You call leaving me after my mom's death respect? ...sorry, Aunt Lorraine. I guess I'm a bit on edge."

Mom hugged Annie and responded, as she let go of Annie, "I understand, Annie. I just...hey, didn't you say that to me before?"

'Uh, oh. She couldn't be remembering, could she,' I thought miserably. Annie had said almost those exact same words back in Hell Valley about Biff. Oh, boy. Just when Annie was about to explain sort of, her father came over.

Dad smiled at Uncle Robert and said, "Well, welcome back Robert. How was your trip?"

Uncle Robert smiled back and answered, "Rather long but it was okay."

Mom gave Uncle Robert a kiss on the cheek and gushed, "Hello, Robert."

Uncle Robert kissed her back on the cheek and responded, "Hello, Lorraine." He turned to me and said, "Marty, it's great to see you! God, you look like Calvin Klein!"

Annie giggled and responded, jokingly, "I don't think Marty has the right stuff to be a fashion designer, dad."

Uncle Robert saw Annie and smiled. He gave his daughter a hug and responded, "I've really missed you, Annie. I know that's a crock of bull according to you but I just...don't want you to get hurt by Doctor Brown. You understand?"

Annie put on her best 'of course I understand' faces and responded, "I understand dad but you didn't have to leave me alone, you know."

Annie gave him an icy shoulder as she turned away.

Uncle Robert tried again and started to say, "Listen, Annie. I..."

Annie just ignored him and turned to me.

She said, with ice in her voice, "Marty, don't you think we ought to get going? After all, we do have Doc to meet tonight."

I shivered from the ice in her voice but I knew it was directed at her father and not at me.

Uncle Robert perked up and yelled, "You're meeting Doctor Brown tonight? Not as long as you live under my roof."

Annie gave him a cold, icy stare, and shot back, "Your roof in Tokyo or your roof here in Hill Valley? Because let me tell you something I never lived in Tokyo and you never lived here in Hill Valley. So technically, I cannot obey your order."

Uncle Robert was getting mad.

Mom shot Annie a stare and said, "Annie, that's not nice! Apologize to your father, right now!"

It was my turn to get mad. She didn't have to apologize for saying what was on her mind for the past four years. Not in the least!

I shot back, "She doesn't have to apologize for saying what has been on her mind for the past four years and you know it!" I knew I was in the trouble now but I didn't care. Annie was more important. I turned to her and said, "Come on, Annie. Let's get out of here. We're not wanted."

I took Annie's right hand and we walked out together.

Annie turned to me and said, "You didn't have to stick up for me, you know."

I smiled and kissed her on the cheek. I responded, as I was pulling away, "I know but I wanted too. Come on; let's get ready for Doc's return."

We both got into my truck and drove off for her place. I knew once I faced my parents again, I was going to get grounded but it was worth it because I not only stood up to Uncle Robert, I stood up for Annie. That just confirmed it more. I loved Annie.

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