Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Christmas Chronicles

**Chapter Fifty-Seven: The Christmas Chronicles** is the ninth episode of Season 5 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the fifty-seventh overall. The episode is the mid-season finale, an episode related to the Racing Arc and the series’ first Christmas special. The episode aired on October 29, 2023.

## Synopsis

**CHRISTMAS ARRIVES TO NELSON** — The Group celebrate Christmas, with awkward moments and gift giving during Secret Santa. Meanwhile, a certain someone returns to Nelson, surprising Bryson and leaving a dent in their relationship.

## Plot

Katie books a flight home early in hopes of surprising Bryson for Christmas. The last day of school comes, in which Bryson tells the Midnight Club, “No meeting over break. Enjoy Christmas everyone. I’ll see you next year.” In the days leading up to Christmas Eve, Bryson and Yasmin begin hanging out more, which doesn’t go unnoticed by Sabrina and Kayla. The two are on top of Bryson’s roof one night. Yasmin asks, “So, when is Katie coming back?” Bryson answers, “She said in January.” “Perfect, so I still have a month to do this.” Before Bryson asks, Yasmin turns him over and kisses him. Bryson tries to pull away, but then kisses her back. The next day, Bryson receives a knock at the door, and sees Katie. He is shocked, and hugs her. They kiss, and Bryson asks, “Weren’t you coming back in January?” Katie answers, “Well, I wanted to surprise you for Christmas.” Bryson is still stunned, and makes breakfast for Katie. Later that day, The Group pulled names out of a hat for Secret Santa; Bryson gets Yasmin. Yasmin gets Carson. Carson gets Sabrina. Sabrina gets Kayla. Kayla gets Alex. Alex gets Veronica. Veronica gets Kendra. Kendra gets Annalise. Annalise gets Katie. Finally, Katie gets Bryson. Everyone heads out to pick presents. Bryson and Carson go together. Carson asks Bryson, “What would Sabrina like?” Bryson answers, “Probably something Shrek related.” Katie and Yasmin go together. Katie is excited because she got Bryson, and Yasmin thinks to herself, “If only you knew what happened while you were gone.” Sabrina and Kayla go together, mainly because Sabrina wants to find a good present. Kendra and Alex go together, both joking, “We’re both getting presents for Hispanics. That’s pretty funny.” Christmas Eve arrives, and everyone gathers at Bryson’s house to celebrate. Bryson plays some Christmas music, which everyone loves. Kendra and Yasmin prepare food. Kendra asks Yasmin, “So, you and Bryson? What’s up?” Yasmin says, “We had something going, and then Katie came back. I’ll think of something.” Sabrina, Kayla and Alex talk, trying to get each other to confess who they got, but ultimately fail. Finally, midnight hits, and everyone yells out, “Merry Christmas!” Bryson and Yasmin share an awkward hug, before continuing to talk with everyone else. Everyone shares each other’s gifts, with laughter and shocks. After the party ends, Bryson and Katie sit on the couch. Katie asks, “So, are you ready for the second semester?” Bryson says, “Yes, I am. I’m ready to graduate already.” Katie laughs, and stands up and takes Bryson to his room and they shut the door. Meanwhile, in The Angel Graveyard, the dimension is in ruins, with The Angel Lord defeated. She looks at the shadow looming over, saying, “You’ll regret this. The Group will take you down. I know they will.” The shadow reveals itself to be The Dark Lord, who simply says, “I’m sure they will.”

## Trivia

* The episode title comes from the 2018 American Christmas film of the same name.