A gambler and friend to Sheriff Garrett who sides with Billy the Kid. His rivalry with Billy over a horse and Rio McDonald culminates in a fatal duel scenario, making him a pivotal figure in the narrative's climax.
Their friendship is repeatedly strained by competition over the horse and Rio.
Billy possesses Doc's stolen horse, and the two men repeatedly dispute ownership of it. Their rivalry later leads to a proposed duel.
Their longstanding friendship is tested by Doc's loyalty to Billy.
The film opens with Sheriff Pat Garrett welcoming his friend Doc Holliday to Lincoln.
Their romance collapses when Rio's feelings shift to Billy.
The plot identifies Rio as Doc's love interest, and Doc becomes furious when she claims to have married Billy.
Guadalupe's home provides temporary refuge to Doc and Billy.
Doc flees with Billy to the home of Rio and her aunt Guadalupe while a posse pursues them.
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