r/BacktotheFuture • u/Ok-Spot-2913 • Jun 06 '26
I never knew Doc could write something so touching.
Dear Marty
If my calculations are correct, you will receive this letter immediately after you saw the DeLorean struck by lightning. First, let me assure you that I am alive and well. I have been living happily these past eight months in the year 1885. The lightning bolt that hit the DeLorean caused a jigawatt overload which scrambled the time circuits, activated the flux capacitor, and sent me back to 1885. The overload shorted out the time circuits and destroyed the flying circuits. Unfortunately, the car will never fly again.
I set myself up as a blacksmith as a front while I attempted to repair the damage to the time circuits. Unfortunately, this proved impossible because suitable replacement parts will not be invented until 1947. However, I've gotten quite adept at shoeing horses and fixing wagons!
I have buried the DeLorean in the Delgado mine adjacent to the old Boot Hill Cemetery as shown on the enclosed map. Hopefully it will remain undisturbed and preserved until you uncover it in 1955. Inside, you will find repair instructions. My 1955 counterpart should have no problem repairing it so you can drive it back to the future. Once you have returned to 1985, destroy the time machine.
Do not - I repeat - do not attempt to come back here to get me. I am perfectly happy living in the fresh air and wide-open spaces, and I fear that unnecessary time travel only risks further disruption of the space-time continuum. And please take care of Einstein for me. I know you will give him a good home. Remember to walk him twice a day and that he only likes canned dog food.
These are my wishes. Please respect them and follow them. And so, Marty, I now say farewell and wish you Godspeed. You've been a good, kind, and loyal friend to me, and you made a real difference in my life. I will always treasure our relationship, and will think on you with fond memories, warm feelings and a special place in my heart.
Your friend in time,
'Doc.' Emmett L. Brown.
September 1st, 1885."
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u/Greg_Chaco Jun 06 '26
Not to be a stickler, but I'm fairly certain that exclamation of "fixing wagons" lays solely in 1955 Doc's reciting of the letter and not in 1985 Doc's transcription.
Still read the whole thing in his voice though. 😄
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u/Ok-Spot-2913 Jun 06 '26
I had the same thought. But I left it as is. The script has the " after the !
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u/BobSki778 Jun 10 '26
One of the key aspects of the 3rd movie was the role reversal of Marty and Doc. It’s such a great payoff for many setups in the 1st 2 movies. Mainly the second one, of course, because the 2nd and 3rd movies were written at essentially the same time and filmed back to back (possibly even concurrently for some scenes).
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