Episode 1.05

THE ROAD BACK
by Bill Danch and Jim Ryan

 

Directed by

Arthur H. Nadel

GUEST CAST
Christopher Stafford Nelson (Gary)

Derrel Maury (Mark)

Ron Soble (Brok)

 

SYNOPSIS
Gary is answering the police's questions about Brok's supposed drug dealing, although he has no evidence (it was destroyed by Holly in the previous episode). Mark, however, refuses to talk. The boys then ride with the police to go make a sworn statement at the district attorney's office. With the situation apparently in hand, Billy and Mentor decide to continue their vacation.

Along the way, the Elders call to tell Billy that the only thing more precious than a friend you can trust is a friend who trusts you. They also warn Billy of one who poses as a friend, but in truth is an enemy.

Meanwhile, the police officer transporting Gary and Mark stops to help a disabled vehicle. Suddenly, Brok appears out of the bushes on the roadside, sneaks into the vacated police car, and drives away. He takes Gary and Mark a few miles down the road and orders them out of the car. He then chastises Gary for "finking on him" and gives Mark some money as a reward for keeping quiet. Gary and Mark are left to walk back home.

Once back home, Gary calls Billy with a plan to nail Brok, but it involves sneaking into his office and only Mark has a key. Mark agrees to go along with the plan, but later calls Brok and informs him.

Unaware of Mark's betrayal, Gary goes to the office and finds more drugs in Brok's desk. He comes out and tells Billy that now they just have to wait for Mark. Remembering the warning the Elders gave him, Billy concludes that Mark has just set them up. Shortly, Brok arrives with Mark and demands Billy hand over the drugs. Instead, Billy throws the package to Gary, who takes off in his car. After a struggle with Billy, Brok and Mark get in their car and begin to pursue Gary.

Mentor arrives to see if everything is okay and Billy decides to become Captain Marvel and give chase.

Marvel takes flight and lands at a curve several miles ahead of the cars. After allowing Gary's vehicle to pass, Marvel moves two boulders into the road to block Brok's car. Brok spins out and Marvel lodges the car between two trees and puts a boulder behind it to keep Brok or Mark from escaping. Marvel then goes after Gary, runs him down from behind, and tells him everything is okay.

Gary goes back to the police, who have just arrived to apprehend Brok and Mark, and turns over the drugs. Gary swears to never mess with drugs again. Although he feels bad for telling on his friend, Mark, Mentor reminds him that he just may be the best friend Mark will ever have.

Synopsis written by Phil Williamson

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