BLANK SCREEN
Sunday
July 4
1915
APPEARS ON THE SCREEN.
THE SOUND OF A TICKING CLOCK.
SUNSET.
CLOSE UP OF SMALL CLOCK.
It reads 9:15 P.M.
INT. EMMETT BROWN.
Now aged about 95, lays unwell in bed. He appears frail. A damp cloth wipes his head to cool him down.
INT. CLARA BROWN. (Mary SteenBurgen)
Now, Aged 69 is tending to her gravely ill husband. She looks saddened by Doc's ill health.
Doc opens his eyes slightly and is comforted by his wifes company and care.
EMMETT
Happy Independence Day.
CLARA
At least I can say for once, I'm glad you haven't fallen down drunk from one shot of Whiskey this year.
EMMETT
For the first time in Thirty Years - I'm actually pleased to report that makes me happy to hear you say that.
Clara laughs a little. She grasps his hand tenderly.
Doc appears to breathe heavy.
EMMETT
How are the boys?
CLARA
Concerned. They love you so much.
EMMETT
I love them too. But, I guess when it's time..it's time.
Clara feels upset by Doc's reference.
CLARA
Emmett don't talk like that.
Emmett tries to sit up. But, Clara prevents him.
CLARA
Please, Emmett. Don't stress yourself.
Emmett coughs. Clara takes a glass of water and supports him take a few sips.
He starts to relax again.
EMMETT
I'm so proud of our sons Clara. They grown into fine young men. Jules is married. We have a Grand Daughter. I hope Verne finds a nice lady some day that makes him happy.
CLARA
Who knows. Maybe he'll be somebody's hero, like you were mine.
EMMETT
Thank God for that Rattlesnake.
Clara frowns confused.
EMMETT
Eighteen - Eighty Five.
Clara realizes what he means.
CLARA
Well - it was by chance..or fate you were there.
At Shonash Ravine.
Not to forget to mention you saved me from falling under that Locomotive and we hovered away on that Futuristic Device.
EMMETT
Funny how the little things alters the course of time.
Clara nods.
CLARA
Yeah.
EMMETT
I just wish I had done something for Marty in the Future.
CLARA
I'm sure he will will understand, once he receives your letter
in the year Two Thousand - Fifteen.
Doc thinks worryingly for a few moments.
EMMETT
I hope so. He doesn't deserve the pain he's suffered.
Tears fill Doc's eyes.
Clara assures him.
CLARA
You know in your heart, Marty always loved you. From what I've learnt you were like a second father to him.
You can't blame yourself. You did what you thought was right. I know you did.
EMMETT
I am such a lucky man to have had you in my life for such a long time.
CLARA
Maybe it's because I'm as nerdy as you are.
EMMETT
I guess I'll take that as a compliment.
Clara strokes Emmett's hair.
EMMETT
I love you Clara Brown.
Clara tenderly smiles.
CLARA
I love you too, Emmett Lathrop Brown.
INT. BROWN HALLWAY.
Clara quietly exits the bedroom, and proceeds down the Staircase.
INT. BEDROOM
The Sun is still seen behind the partially closed curtains, setting over the Horizon.
Emmett starts to doze off.
THEN THE SOUND OF SOMEBODY IS QUIETLY HEARD ENTERING THE ROOM AND PROCEEDS TO THE OTHERSIDE OF THE BED.
A HAND IS SEEN PULLING THE TOP OF A BED SIDE STOOL.
THE CAMERA PANS UP.
INT. MARTY MCFLY.
Emmetts companion, whom has arrived from 1925, has paid him a visit.
Marty sits on the stool and watches over Emmett.
Marty is heartbroken to see his friend in a bad way, although from his Perspective, he hasn't seen him for Thirty Years.
He reaches over and holds Emmetts hand. Marty cries and lowers his head into Emmetts it. Marty desperately wants to
talk to his best friend, but can see, he appears too weak to do so. He lowers Emmett's hand back onto his front and
prepares to leave the room.
MARTY NEARS THE CAMERA.
Emmett's voice calls out.
EMMETT (O.S).
Hey Kid not so fast.
Marty stops and surprised that he woke up
before he left.
MARTY
Doc.
EMMETT
You weren't gonna run off without saying goodbye were you?
Marty hesitates, feeling nervous.
MARTY
No I was just...
pondering.
EMMETT
Well pull up a chair old buddy. Lets have a chit chat.
Marty moves round the bedside and
pulls up a chair. Marty looks sad.
EMMETT
Marty, it's me who should feel guilty. Not you.
Marty realizes, that Doc thought he was doing the right thing.
He walks round to Emmetts beside and pulls up a stool to sit down.
The sun continues to set in the background.
MARTY
Doc?
Emmett interrupts Marty.
EMMETT
At least tell me, you hid the Time Vehicle in a safe place.
MARTY
Don't worry. I've been careful.
EMMETT
Is my previous counterpart here with you?
Marty smirks a little. He decides not to tell him about his accidental trip from 1985 to 1925, with his
Mother and Daughter.
MARTY
No...he's kind of preoccupied right now.
EMMETT
Where is he? Still in 2015?
It seems the Ripple Effect has not reached as far as 1915 yet,
so Marty decides not to inform Emmett of his younger counterparts
arrest in 1985.
MARTY
Yeah...
Now, where were we?
Oh yeah. You were saying who should and shouldn't feel guilty. Considering you went
on a limb to find a cure for my Parkinson's - that's kind of harsh on yourself Doc.
Doc sighs and reaches out to Marty.
Marty offers his hand. There is no ill feeling between the two.
Nothing but love and care.
Doc tries to compose himself to explain his feelings.
EMMETT
I thought you avoiding that car accident in 1985, was sign your future was destined to be a great one.
Just shows my predictions are backwards.
MARTY
But, you said in your letter, 'You travelled into the future to try find a cure.'
EMMETT
In the Alternate Timeline..we tried so hard... to find your cure.
We searched further than you could have imagined...even as far as the year Ten - Thousand.
MARTY
The year Ten - Thousand?
(shocked)
That's a little too far.
Doc laughs a little and shrugs his shoulders.
EMMETT
Well..
You could say our chances were thwarted by an unexpected Global Take over from out of Space.
Marty frowns.
MARTY
Aliens?
EMMETT
Let me tell you. Humans and the Halo's Fendor Colony don't mix well.
Marty stares at Doc confused.
MARTY
Halo's Fendor Colony?
EMMETT
Not of this Galaxy.
MARTY
Whoa that's Heavy.
EMMETT
I'm not sure about Halo's Gravitational Pull.
Marty finds that odd.
MARTY
Doc lets get serious.
EMMETT
OK.
Sometimes I wished I hadn't been so irresponsible.
Marty pulls a face.
MARTY
Irresponsible? Doc - You saved Millions of innocent people. Those Libyans would have caused Mass Devastation. You're a hero.
EMMETT
And look at the personal repercussions for you.
MARTY
You couldn't foresee the aftermath Doc.
EMMETT
Sometimes I wish I hadn't invented that infernal Time Machine.
MARTY
Don't let Clara hear you say that. I mean, not everything was a total disaster Doc. You married a fine lady. You both Have two wonderful sons. You can't regret that.
EMMETT
I forgot to tell you. I have a Grand Daughter. Her names Deloris.
Marty is pleased and pats him.
MARTY
That's great Doc.
Doc coughs. This concerns Marty a little.
He spots the glass of water and fetches it for him.
MARTY
Here Doc. Drink some water.
Marty assists Emmett was the glass.
He sits back down feeling angst.
EMMETT
I wish it didn't end this way?
MARTY
What do you mean?
EMMETT
Having to explain myself on my death bed.
MARTY
Doc. Please stop being morbid. I hate the talk of death. You don't have to explain.
EMMETT
I feel responsible for letting your destiny falter.
MARTY
What was it you said? 'No man should know too much about his own destiny.'
EMMETT
I'm sorry Marty.
Marty gets to his feet and looks out of the window at the Sunset.
MARTY
What for?
EMMETT
I feel such a coward. Telling you via a letter.
Marty darts back round to Doc. He tries to assure his friend.
MARTY
Doc, you were at a Catch Twenty Two. You couldn't have predicted the decisions of other individuals or their fate after
Nineteen - Eighty Five.
EMMETT
After all you went through on that October weekend. You deserved better than that.
MARTY
Let me tell you something Doc. As much as I grieve for the ones I love, there is no way I can hold it against you for what you did. When I first read you letter - it hit me for six. I panicked. But, I realize it was a fate I had to accept. Some Destiny's are hard to accept and comprehend. But, you made right decision. It wasn't by choice - it was instinct. I had them same feelings when I arrived in 1955, after you were shot by the Libyans. And later on when I saw your Tombstone and had to go back to 1885 to stop you being shot in the back by Buford Tannen.
Doc continues to listen.
Marty sits back on beside stool.
MARTY
You're not a Coward Doc - you're a great guy. You're like a second Father to me. If I never met, I don't think I would have had a better friend to look up to. I never cared what the likes of Strickland and other people said about you or the Rumours of your past. You were just Unique - with a heart of gold and you always put others before your own needs. There are a few examples, of that, I recall during the years we hung out together and during our travels through Time. Doc, I don't want your final moments, being that of guilt or regret. No matter what happens from this point in time, I will always carry you in my heart, with deep affection. I'm glad you were in my life. I came back to Nineteen - Fifteen, because I wanted you to know that. There's nothing to forgive.
EMMETT
Oh Marty. That warms my heart.
MARTY
Doc, you're my family as well as my own. I love you.
EMMETT
I love you too.
Marty smiles starting to cry and he holds his hand.
EMMETT
Do you rememer when we first met?
MARTY
Of course. November 5th 1955. You opened the door and you were wearing that Brain - Wave Machine on your head.
.
EMMETT
That damn thing didn't work at all
(then he shakes his head).
But, No, I don't mean then.
MARTY
Oh, you mean 1982? Yeah I was a little sneak back then.
(Marty nods with a cheeky grin)
Thought you were gonna zap my brain or something.
But, I knew once I met you first time, you weren't the Crackpot everyone made you out to be.
You were odd, but funny and the coolest guy to hang out with.
EMMETT
I'll take that as a compliment. Anyway you were a typical curious kid. With Gadgets and all.
They soon become a kids toy anyway.
MARTY
Oh that reminds me Doc -
Sorry about the Amplifier.
Emmett is not sure what Marty means.
MARTY
1985.
You told me 'Not to hook up, as there was a slight possibility of overload.'
Doc realizes and smiles.
EMMETT
Nothing to forgive.
MARTY
You are my best friend. You will always be my best friend. Even when we're in different time zones.
(Marty puts his hand on his chest)
You'll be in my heart.
EMMETT
And you'll be in my heart Marty. Forever.
Marty grasps Doc's hand.
EMMETT
You best get back to the future. My earlier counterpart will be waiting. He's got a cycle to complete.
MARTY
Just a little longer Doc. I like being here with you.
Emmett smiles.
THE CAMERA PANS ABOVE MARTY AND EMMETT.
INT. UPSTAIRS HALLWAY.
Marty quietly exits the bedroom and shuts the door. He takes a moment to pray before he leaves. He's about to make his
way cautiously down the staircase, when a voice calls out him.
GIRL (O.S.).
Who are you?
Marty spins round.
EXT. GIRL.
About eight years old, appears in Night Clothes, holding a Doll in her arms.
Marty walks over to her and kneels down face to face with her. He seems to have susses who she is.
MARTY
I'm a friend of your Grandpa's. You must be Deloris. Your Grandpa Emmett has told me all about you.
DELORIS
Grandpa's sick.
Marty starts to feel emotional.
MARTY
I know. But, so you know. Your Grandpa has given you a Future. A future with wonderful times ahead. And even though one day, he may not be able to
be there completely. He will be watching from afar. A place where the sky is always blue and never grey. Your Grand father will be an influence, even after he's gone.
DELORIS
What's influence?
MARTY
Let's just say, you're destined to follow in your Grandpa's footsteps.
Deloris smiles and hugs Marty.
CLOSE UP OF MARTY.
EXT. DARK.
INT. DELOREAN TIME MACHINE.
INT. MARTY MCFLY.
Marty sits crying his heart out. He wipes his tears and taps a date in on the Time Circuits.
EXT. TIME CIRCUITS.
The Date 'Wednesday 2nd December 1925, 9:30 P.M. is tapped in.
EXT. DELOREAN.
The Time Vehicle is seen speeding off down a Country Road, up to Eighty Eight Miles Per Hour.
TEMPORAL DISPLACEMENT OCCURS AND THE TIME MACHINE DISAPPEARS INTO THE SPACE TIME CONTINUUM LEAVING A PAIR OF FIRE TRAILS BEHIND!
