Scream-The Alternate Version
Chapter Six: The Killer Calls Sidney
Later on that night, Tatum and Sidney are dressed in their bed clothes sitting Tatum's double beds. Tatum on one and Sidney on the other. Sidney is lying down while Tatum is sitting up bouncing on the bed. Tatum has a stuffed animal in her arms.
"God I loved it. I'll send you a copy. Bam! Bitch went down. I'll send you a copy. Bam! Sid—Superbitch. You are so cool!" Tatum blathered on.
Dewey appears in the doorway holding a bag of ice.
"I thought you might want some ice for that right hook." He said to her tossing the bag of ice at Sidney who caught it with one hand. Sidney applies the ice to her right hand. It's throbbing but not broken. "I'll be right next door. Try to get some sleep. If you need anything…"
"Yeah, yeah." Tatum said as Dewey moves back out of the doorway. "Do you think he did it?" Tatum asked her.
"He was there, Tatum." Sidney said to her.
"Yeah but like do you actually think Billy could hurt you? I mean lets face it, he's very overprotective of you, he always tells you he loves you, and would do anything for you." Tatum told her. Sidney didn't respond. She had to think about that for a moment. Billy was the perfect boyfriend. Was he too perfect? Sid was confused.
"I don't know. When we were at the station and he was sitting in the sheriff's office, he looked at me through the window and mouth the words I love you to me." Sidney said.
"I saw that to. He looked really sad. I don't know. I guess I can't see him trying to harm you. Randy yes. But you, no way." Tatum said as Sidney smirked.
"I know he loves me but I can't shake the fact that he was there right after I was attacked. It's too coincidental." Sidney said to her.
"I knew this guy was too perfect. He was destined to have a flaw." Tatum said to her. Sidney played with her fingers thinking about her dilemma.
A knock at the door cause both girls to jump. It opens and a friendly, graying woman pops in. This is momma Riley. She wears a comforting smile. She's been like a second mother to Sidney after she lost hers almost a year ago.
"Telephone, sweetie." Momma Riley said.
"Who is it?" Tatum asked.
"It's for Sid." Momma Riley said.
"My dad?" Sidney asked hoping it was her father.
"No." Momma Riley says.
"Take a message." Tatum orders.
"It's ok. I'll get it." Sidney said getting off the bed and heading out of the room.
"How is she doing?" Momma Riley asks. Tatum shrugs.
Sidney grabs the phone at the end of the hall.
"Hello." Sidney said sweet and innocently.
"Hello Sidney." Came the Ghost Face who terrorized her earlier that evening. Sidney's body goes weak. The voice moving through her very soul. She cries out.
"NOOOOO…." Sidney cries out.
Momma Riley turns in the doorway. Tatum comes bolting out of the bedroom. Momma Riley goes to Dewey's room trying to get his attention.
"Poor Billy-boy. The innocent guy doesn't stand a chance with you." Ghost Face taunts her.
"LEAVEMEALONE!" Sidney yells.
"Looks like you fingered the wrong guy….again." Ghost Face said.
"Who are you?" Sidney asked.
"Hang up, Sid." Tatum said to Sidney who still holds the phone in her hand.
"Don't worry beautiful. You'll find out soon enough. I promise." Ghost Face said to her. Momma Riley beats on the door getting Dewey's attention. "This is gonna be so much fun Sidney. Just like old times."
Click the phone goes dead on the other line. Dewey flies out of his room wearing only his boxers holding his gun. Sidney stands frozen.
"What? What?" Dewey asks.
"What?" Tatum mimics her brother's doofiness. She and Sid head back into her room.
He picks up the phone.
"Hello." He said to the dial tone.
The morning sun shines high over Woodsboro Townsquare. Cars come to life, town-folk stir as the picture postcard community awakens from a restless sleep. Most of the town has heard about the attack on Sidney Prescott the night before.
Sidney and Tatum sit at the kitchen table dressed and ready for school as Momma Riley serves breakfast. A small television sits on the counter blaring. Dewey in his uniform stands talking on the phone.
"I think you girls should stay home today." Momma Riley said concerned.
"Your objection is duly noted." Tatum said.
"I'd rather be around a lot of people." Sidney said.
From the TV, Sidney hears her name "SIDNEY PRESCOTT…." All eyes go to the television.
"Who escaped a vicious attack last night was the daughter of Maureen Prescott who was brutally murdered last year when convicted murderer Cotton Weary…" There's a picture of Cotton Weary in prison attire once a handsome fella now haggard and worn out. "Broke into their home and savagely raped and tortured the deceased. Cotton Weary is currently awaiting the appeal for the death sentence handed down after the young Sidney testified against him. She was the key witness in the state's prosecution…"
"It's never gonna stop. Is it?" Sidney asked.
Dewey is off the phone.
"Billy was released. His cellular bill was clean. He didn't make those calls." Dewey said to Sidney who felt a sigh of relief. She was glad that Billy was not the one who came after but rather the one who could protect her.
"Somebody called me, Dewey. I'm not making it up." Sidney said.
"I know. We're checking every cellular account in the county. Any calls made to you or Casey Becker are being cross-referenced. It's gonna take some time but we'll find him." Dewey assured her.
"Ok?" Tatum adds.
"And my dad? Any word on him?" Sidney asked.
"No. I'm sorry Sid." Dewey said to her as Sidney looked away.
"Should I be worried Dewey?" Sidney asked him. Tatum rubs her shoulders wondering if her father was dead or the one behind the murders.
"Not yet Sid. We're doing everything we can to find him. Don't worry ok/" Dewey said to her. Sidney nodded then attempting to eat her breakfast.
To Be Continued!