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Chosen from among all others by the immortal elders Solomon, Hercules,

Atlas, Zeus, Achilles, Mercury, Billy Batson and his mentor travel the

highways and byways of the land on a never-ending mission to right wrongs, to

develop understanding, and to seek justice for all. In time of dire need,

young Billy has been granted the power by the immortals to summon awesome

forces at the utterance of a single word.

Shazam!

A word which transforms him in a flash into the mightiest of mortal beings.

Captain Marvel!

Oh, Beckett, I know you're lonely, but I'll come and visit you every day, just

like I promised.

Here.

Aunt Jennifer always told me never to give you sugar, but I know how much you

like it.

I love you, Beckett.

I wish you were mine.

That's a good boy, Beckett.

That's a good boy.

Hi,

Dad. Mr. Roberts.

Wait here.

I want to break this to her easy.

What's wrong, Dad?

You see, it seems as if Aunt Jenny left a clause in her will that states that in

case of her death, Beckett...

What about Beckett, Dad? He's a killer horse, that's what.

Beckett wouldn't hurt anybody.

Yeah?

Well, I wouldn't have this bum leg if it wasn't for him. Well, if you'd have

treated him right, maybe it never would have happened, Nick.

No matter.

He's got to be destroyed.

Destroyed?

Hi,

Nick. Yeah.

Look, why don't you invite me inside and we'll have a cup of coffee and talk this

over. There's nothing to talk over, Sheriff. We've got a job to do. Let's

get on with it.

You're really enjoying this, aren't you?

I'd be lying to you if I told you I found it upsetting.

All right, we'll have a cup of coffee.

I waited this long. Ain't no harm in waiting a little longer.

But save your breath, Sheriff.

Because there's nothing that's going to stop me from seeing that you carry out

your duty.

Realize that this is not my best time.

Well, I told you I was willing to do a rear view.

That's very funny.

What do you think, mentor?

I think you ought to give up art.

Anyway, my nose is not that long.

What are you getting so sensitive about?

A lot of famous people have big noses.

Quite true.

Such a Cyrano.

Anyway, I have more hair than that.

I can fix that.

Better?

A hair better.

Uh-oh, the Elder.

Oh,

Elders, fleet and strong and wise.

Appear before my seeking eyes.

Billy, the most important thing to learn today is that there's always a way to

work things out by reason rather than impulsive action.

I'll try and remember that, Solomon. The creatures of Earth are given to man not

only to enjoy and benefit from, but to love and protect.

I never thought about it that way, Atlas. Love which is possessive and

refuses to share destroys the very object of love.

As Aristotle said, even when laws have been written down, they ought not always

to remain unaltered.

Farewell, Billy.

Whatever the elders were talking about, sure is a tall order for somebody.

I can't guess who that somebody might be.

Easy, boy.

Come on.

Come on.

Oh, I got you, good boy.

Come on.

Come on.

Gwen! Come on.

Gwen!

That's your daughter, Sheriff, and I'm holding you responsible.

cold and refreshing.

Well, at least you won't need a shower now.

This still beats the noise and the flatter of the roadside diner. You were

saying?

Let's find out, shall we?

Help me, please.

Are you all right?

I've got to stop Beckett. If they find him, they'll kill him.

Your horse?

Uh-huh. Well, kill him. Why?

Please. I know he's heading back toward the stable, and we've got to find him

before they do.

Young lady.

Who are they?

Nick Roberts and my father.

I'll call the sheriff.

My father is the sheriff.

Take it easy, Lynn. We'll get there.

But why did my aunt want Becca destroyed? She loved him.

Well, too much, maybe.

What do you mean, Billy?

Love which is possessive and refuses to share destroys the very object of love.

Could be it was the wrong kind of love.

How?

Well, maybe she thought he was better not winding up with some stranger.

Yeah, I guess she was sort of funny about that horse. She always treated him

like he was her baby.

Yes, there are people who feel that way about their animals.

But that's selfish.

What could have made her think that nobody else could love her like she did?

Oh, I don't want Becca to die.

Good day, Sheriff. Howdy.

We found Lynn here out on the road. She'd been thrown, but luckily she seems

okay.

I appreciate your help, gentlemen.

Now, Lynn.

I want to talk to you alone.

Come on.

You know taking Beckett was wrong, don't you?

Yeah, but... And you know if Nick wanted to press charges against you, he could.

Well, I thought that... I sympathize with your feelings for Beckett.

Then why are you letting him be destroyed?

You know, life sometimes is cruel.

Dad, I know you've always taught me to respect the law, but if the law says

that Beckett has to die, I'm sorry. I just can't respect that.

I'm sorry, Lynn.

There's got to be a way to save Beckett.

The law just can't be that cruel.

But there's always a way to work things out by reason rather than impulsive

action.

There is a way, Lynn.

We can try to have the world change legally.

No, there's no time for that.

Well, can't we talk to your father?

All he'll give you is a lecture on the law.

Look, Lynn, laws can be changed.

Long before you could do anything about changing any laws, Beckett will be dead.

You've already tried to handle this your way.

Now try it our way.

Why not?

Okay, but it won't work.

The law is the law, and I have to abide by it.

I tried talking to Nick, but he hates Beckett so much, he's not about to

change his mind.

Well, thank you for talking with us, Sheriff.

I know this isn't easy for you either.

When's it going to happen?

Noon today.

I was right, wasn't I?

Lynn, wait.

Where are you going? To save Beckett, which is more than anyone else can do.

Look, I still say there are legal ways.

But we've already tried that. And look what it got us. Nothing.

You know, Mentor, somehow I've got to prove to her that defying the law is not

the answer.

Perhaps the best way would be to show her proof.

I want these kids out of here, Sheriff.

Let's take it easy a minute, will you?

Oh, Mr.

Mentor.

Please.

Yes, Sheriff.

Mr. Mentor, Mr. Roberts here filed a complaint that your group's creating

disturbance.

Disturbance?

Well, maybe what's disturbing Mr. Roberts is that we don't agree with him.

You have no right to be here. It's against the law.

Oh, but you're wrong, sir.

The very foundations of this country were built on the fact that the people

have a right to make their voice heard within the law.

And that's just what we're doing.

This is a public sidewalk.

They're right, Nick.

This is a peaceful demonstration and perfectly legal.

Look, Colby, if you don't take action, I'm going to go over your head.

I am going to take action, Nick.

Kids, hold it a minute.

As sheriff of this county, I hereby delay the execution of the will until 5

o'clock today.

You're not going to get away with this, Colby.

Mr. Mentor, this may give us enough time to get in touch with Judge Ritzy.

Maybe he can help.

Right, Sheriff. Meet you back in the office.

Why don't you come with us?

No, I think I'll stay here with Beckett.

You quit that winning.

You're going to get yours, Beckett.

is gone till next week.

You think it can delay things till he gets back?

No, I got it.

Sure, Colby.

Daddy, Daddy, Vicar ran away and Nick is chasing him. He looked like he wanted to

kill him.

All right, honey, now just fit tight. I'll pick you up in front of Spock's

ranch.

Okay.

Beckett's gone and Nick's after him.

This is really frustrating, mentor. I want to help Lynn and I don't know what

to do.

You know what to do.

Music!

THE END

Looks like this old tree's going to do the job for me, eh, Beckett?

I'm sure if that tree won't budge, you ought to put that horse out of his

misery. Oh, now, why don't you close your mouth and give us a hand. Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

Come on.

I'm telling you, Sheriff, put him out of his misery. It's the only humane thing

to do.

Since when were you ever humane?

It's got a point, Lind.

Like it's suffering.

minute. I'll move that tree.

A lot of good will do him.

We still got a five o'clock deadline, remember?

That gives us less than 20 minutes.

Sheriff, you know the laws. Is there anything else we can do?

Well... What is it?

Oh, the only chance we have is a court order, but the state capital is 500

miles away. We'd never have enough time.

Well, it's worth a try.

Oh, it will be.

It will be.

Thank you, Captain Marvel.

And tell Billy that I've learned that there's more than one way of doing

things.

I wouldn't be surprised if you didn't already know, Len.

You take care of him now.

And remember, nothing in this life really belongs to us.

We only borrow it while we're here.