Chapter Thirty: Scream

> ”As many of you already may have heard, a student of ours, Bryson Martinez, has unfortunately passed away. We don’t know the circumstances as of now, but it is known that the death was a possible homicide. If you know any information regarding the apprehension of the culprit or culprits, please contact our SRO, Mr. Walter, or our junior detective, Katie Jackson.
>
> -Principal Brown

**Chapter Thirty: Scream** is the ninth episode of Season 3 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the thirtieth overall. The episode serves as the fourth episode of The Origins Arc. The episode aired on October 2, 2023.

## Synopsis

**EVERYTHING IS NORMAL** — Katie, Carson and Veronica continue to pretend as if Bryson’s accident was simply an accident, but two people begin to get suspicious.

## Plot

Katie, Carson and Veronica are questioned at the police station. They continue to claim that they don’t know where Bryson is, until the officer is informed that Bryson’s body has been recovered, which takes Katie back. She breaks down in tears, with Carson and Veronica comforting her. The next day, the school has learned of Bryson’s “death,” and Principal Brown makes an announcement. “As many of you already may have heard, a student of ours, Bryson Martinez, has unfortunately passed away. We don’t know the circumstances as of now, but it is known that the death was a possible homicide. If you know any information regarding the apprehension of the culprit or culprits, please contact our SRO, Mr. Walter, or our junior detective, Katie Jackson.” Katie sits at a school booth, when Veronica comes up to her, fulfilling the flashback. Gordon passes by the two, and taunts her, saying, “So, you got what you wished for, huh?” Veronica tells him, “Piss off Gordon. Can’t you see she’s mourning?” Gordon laughs, and walks away. Katie then wipes her tears, and whispers in Veronica’s ear. She is shocked, and asks, “Who knows?” Katie says, “Carson, Yasmin, Angela, Bryson’s parents, and Annalise. You can’t tell anyone, okay?” Veronica agrees, and in a slightly louder voice says, “Maybe you should host the funeral, huh?” Katie agrees, and posts on social media that Bryson’s funeral would be held at his home, and would later be buried privately. Kathy, inside Angela’s mind, hears of it, and rides along as Angela, Yasmin, Sabrina, Kayla and Annalise join Katie in mourning. Carson and Veronica stand by the casket. Yasmin and Sabrina talk with Katie about her origins. “Yeah, so I guess I’m some alien creature that talks, acts and looks like a human.” Gordon and Michael enter the home, and see the casket. Gordon whispers to Michael, “I don’t believe he’s still alive. Go do it.” Michael then nears the casket, and pushes Carson to open it. Sabrina and Kayla see this, and push Michael out of the way. Everyone yells, and Katie orders the two to leave immediately. Gordon swears, “I know he’s alive. We’ll figure it out.” They leave, and Katie tells The Group, “It’s okay. We got this. We’ll get through it together.” Her flashback crying at the casket is realized, with Kathy seeing from the window. Katie heads to her basement, where she lies on a bed. She pulls on a string, and Bryson gets up from the bed. Bryson tells Katie, “Please tell me you brought food.” Katie gives him a burger, which he feasts on. Katie asks Bryson, “So, are you going to expose the four who tried to murder you?” Bryson answers, “Hell yeah, and I think I have all the clues to expose them.”

## Trivia

* The episode title comes from the 1996 film of the same name.