Steve and his friends killed Venca before he could kill more people after already killing 3 people. They stopped him from opening an immense gate. Venca had killed Chrissy Cunningham, Fred Benson, and Patrick Mckinney. Chrissy Cunningham was found in her bedroom. Fred Benson was found in the middle of a street. Patrick Mckinney was found in his bathroom. Steve just helped Nancy and Robin get out of THE house. When they were in the forest on their way to Eddie's trailer, Steve heard something behind him. He immediately takes out his bat only to just barely dodge a set of jaws aimed at his throat. An infected Demo dog latches onto his back instead, biting deep with its thick, black saliva, but Steve manages to throw it off and slam his bat against its head once, killing it instantly. Of course, he doesn't tell anyone, not wanting them to worry. Steve starts to feel clammy and hot that night, his eyes rimmed red and his throat felt swollen. The next day he's starting to get really anxious and nervous, his pulse racing as everything gets louder and smells get stronger, almost overwhelming him.