Bystander

Eric discovers that his bike has been stolen. He tells the school’s resource officer, Officer Goldsworthy, about the theft and says he suspects Griffin. Officer Goldsworthy says he has seen Eric and Griffin together and asks if they are friends. Eric replies that he might have been friends with Griffin at one point but not anymore. Officer Goldsworthy tells Eric to file a report. Then, he asks Eric if he knows anything about burglaries in the community; Eric replies that he does not. However, Eric reflects on Griffin’s souvenirs and has an idea.

Eric is shocked when school officials search his lockers. When Eric questions their actions, the principal, Mrs. Morris, tells him that a student came forward and reported that he had a knife. Eric asks who made the report—but Mrs. Morris tells him that this information is confidential, and that revealing such would discourage students from making reports. Eric suspects Griffin (or a follower like David Hallenback) is behind the false report. Eventually, Eric is cleared and free to return to class.

A tearful Mary confesses to Eric that she knew about the plot to ambush him at the pet cemetery but didn’t try to stop it because she was afraid.