Synopsis

On his way to collect a friend’s brother from a birthday celebration, MacGyver encounters a peculiar situation. The boy, Paul, is being addressed as "The Wish Child." It appears a ruthless businessman has ensnared him in a scheme, exploiting a striking resemblance to a figure from ancient lore – a boy said to possess the secret of eternal life. Now, MacGyver must dissuade Paul from believing this fantastical claim, for the boy is beginning to accept the legend as truth.