Chapter Nineteen: History Has Its Eyes On You

* Nelson High School’s poster for the musical
* Title Card

> **Bryson:** ”Yes, Mr. Walter. I can handle this.”
>  **Mr. Walter:** “What makes you capable of this case?”
>  **Bryson:** “Remember the Janice Larson case? I single-handledly solved an entire homicide case in a few weeks that you guys couldn’t do immediately. Like the Hamilton song once again, history does have its eyes on me.”
>
> Conversation between Bryson and Mr. Walter.

**Chapter Nineteen: History Has Its Eyes On You** is the ninth episode of Season 2 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the nineteenth overall. The episode serves as the eighth and second episode of Part 2 of The Exile Arc. It is also the series’ first musical episode.

## Synopsis

**NELSON HIGH PRESENTS “HAMILTON” MUSICAL** — Nelson High School, despite the troubles of Bryson’s exile, goes ahead and presents the Hamilton musical, performed by The Group. However, trouble does seem to emerge as Kathy reemerges.

## Press Release

**NELSON HIGH SCHOOL THEATER DEPARTMENT IS PROUD TO PRESENT “HAMILTON” THE MUSICAL PRODUCED BY KATIE JACKSON** — The Nelson High Theater Department is proud to present its spring musical for the 2022-23 school year, the infamous musical “Hamilton,” based on the life of founding father Alexander Hamilton.

The musical combines elements from Hamilton’s early life to his death (b. 1755 or 1757, d. 1804), the 2015 musical of the same name, and the 2020 film based on the 2015 musical. Produced by the head of the theater department, Katie Jackson, she casted multiple students who were interested in performing for the school, including Carson Vagil, Veronica Cortez, Yasmin Gutierrez, Angela Nalie, Sabrina Kalene, Kayla Drate. Katie has even suggested bringing recently returned Bryson Martinez, alongside recent transplant Annalise Ortiz.

Carson Vagil serves as the role of Mr. Hamilton, alongside Veronica Cortez as Eliza Hamilton, and Katie herself in the role of Aaron Burr. The other cast members scatter themselves throughout the roles, and envelope the roles really well.

The musical begins with the early life of Hamilton as he wishes to do something big. Eventually, he entices himself into the creation of the United States of America, and is a battalion in the American War of Independence. In an interview with Katie, she explains, “This musical was a huge cultural impact on my generation, and I’m so excited to showcase this to the world.” Bryson Martinez has been hired to document the entire experience, featuring behind-the-scenes of the actors, their thoughts, and the first production of the play.

The first production of the musical, alongside Bryson Martinez’s documentary, titled “History Has Its Eyes On You,” airs Friday, September 22, 2023.

## Plot

Katie practices with The Group in the auditorium for the musical (“Alexander Hamilton”). Bryson tries to talk to Katie, but she simply doesn’t listen. Bryson goes into a room by himself, and vows to get Katie’s love back (“My Shot”), before breaking down in tears. Carson, Veronica and Megan hear Bryson crying, and comfort him. Megan simply says, “It is your fault for leaving Katie, Bryson.” Katie overhears this, and thinks of a plan. She relays the plan to Yasmin, explaining, “If I ignore him, eventually, he’ll try harder, and if he tries hard enough, then I’ll definitely get back with him” (“You’ll Be Back”). Throughout rehearsal, Bryson convinces Katie that he has changed, and even reminds her of how they met (“Helpless”). However, Annalise explains to the two how she and Bryson met, and how much of a relationship they had (“Satisfied”). One day, a friend of Annalise, Marta Portland, is murdered. She’s believed to have been poisoned. The SRO, Lance Walter, tries to investigate the death, but Bryson says, “I can do it.” Lance believes Bryson can’t do it, but is reminded of last semester (“History Has Its Eyes On You”). As Bryson continues the investigation while also juggling the musical, his friends try to stop him, but they cannot. Katie even agrees to continue dating him, but Bryson has gone insane (“Non-Stop”). Megan finally decides to leave the school, and gives a final farewell to The Group, with Carson helping (“One Last Time”). Veronica is devastated, and tries to keep her at the school. As Megan leaves the school, she is fatally shot, dying right in front of The Group. Carson and Veronica are devastated, and this awakes Bryson from his work-induced fear. He finally apologizes to Katie, “for real this time,” he says. Katie accepts the apology, and the two mend their relationship (“It’s Quiet Uptown”). To everyone’s shock, Kathy returns, stating, “Georgia was fun.” Kathy kidnaps Katie, and takes her to a forest. She challenges Bryson to a duel. Bryson writes to The Group a farewell letter, and sets off to save Katie.

## Kills/Deaths

Marta Portland: Poisoned

Megan: Shot and killed

## Trivia

* The episode title comes from the *Hamilton* song of the same name.