Chapter Forty-Two: Death of Titanic

**Chapter Forty-Two: Death of Titanic** is the seventh episode of Season 4 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the forty-second overall. The episode is the mid-season finale, and serves as the sixth and penultimate episode of The Titanic Arc. The episode aired on October 12, 2023.

## Synopsis

**FINAL PLUNGE** — The ship enters its final stage of sinking, and half of The Group have already gotten off. It’s up to Bryson and Katie to save the remaining members.

## Plot

Amelia and Shelby decide to run to the stern, and are confronted by thousands of other passengers who have the same idea. Bryson and Katie see Captain Brown, and ask him, “Sir, are you even going to try to make an effort?” Captain Brown sees the two, and his memories return. He tells the two, “I hope you two find a better principal than whatever I was.” He then slowly walks to the captain’s quarters, and drowns as water takes over the room. Bryson and Katie run to the stern, and are concerned when they don’t see Amelia and Shelby. The two make it to the stern, which they see is high above the ground. Katie tells Bryson, “Bryson. I’m glad we got to take this magical trip.” Bryson agrees, and gets an idea. “I think I know how to find the two!” Katie asks how, and starts singing (“Just Dance (Reprise)”). Katie joins in. Amelia and Shelby recognize the tune, and finally find the couple. The four embrace as they take on the ship. The ship splits in two, and Shelby flies off as the ship crashes back down. Amelia starts yelling for her girlfriend, but she can’t think straight as the ship starts raising once again. Bryson realizes what it means, and grabs Katie as they both get on top of the railing. Katie tries to get Amelia back on, but Amelia says, “I’ll stay here. Don’t worry about me.” The ship stays upright as everyone panics. Amelia thinks she hears Shelby’s voice, and drops herself into the water, to the horror and shock of Bryson and Katie. The ship begins its final plunge, which Bryson and Katie grasp each other’s hands for. The couple are in horror as to what the survivors and victims of the sinking felt. As they near the water, Bryson tells Katie, “Right before we hit the water, I need you to breathe in deeply. This will help staying alive as the stern pulls us under. I need you to trust me, Katie. We’re gonna make it!” Katie yells, “I trust you!” Finally, Katie briefly sees Amelia and Shelby in the water as they hit the water themselves. Bryson is dragged under by the stern, and Katie makes it back to the surface. She kicks the water to stay afloat. Bryson finds her, and they both look for debris. Bryson finds a door big enough for the two. They see Amelia and Shelby, and motion to them a piece of debris. They both try to get on, but aren’t able. Shelby forces Amelia on it, and stays in the water. Amelia asks her, “So, Sh- Sh- Shelbs?” “Y- Y- Yeah?” “Are we going to make it?” “Y- Y- Yes! Why- Why wouldn’t we?” As the night continues, more people die in the water. Bryson calls it, “Daunting.” A lifeboat eventually returns for the passengers, and tries to find anyone alive. Amelia sees the light, and tries to motion to Shelby, “A boat’s here.” However, she is too late. Shelby has died from hypothermia. Amelia cries to herself, which Bryson and Katie hear. Bryson sees a whistle, and jumps in the water to grab it, and whistles it, getting the attention of the boat. The next morning, the three survivors, alongside two more survivors, are given blankets and coffee. Bryson comments, “1500 people died on this ship. 1500.” Katie tries to joke, “This’ll work for the project, right?” Bryson says, “Oh my god, I completely forgot about that.” Suddenly, the three are teleported back to the present. The rest of The Group embrace them. Carson asks, “Hey, where’s Shelby?” Amelia breaks down in tears.

## Kills/Deaths

Principal Brown: Drowned in the captain’s quarters

Shelby: Dies of cold shock from the Atlantic ocean

1500 Titanic Passengers: Died during the sinking

## Trivia

* The episode title comes from the name of the song in *Titanic (1997)* of the same name.
* The episode has the highest kill count of the series, with 1502 kills.
	+ However, a majority of the deaths are unaccounted for/unidentified.