Even several seasons intoFrom, viewers are still wondering what, exactly, happened to Tabitha (Catalina Sandino Moreno) and Jim Matthews' (Eion Bailey) son, Thomas. AlthoughThomas has yet to appear on-screen, the child is mentioned in the very first episode of the sci-fi horror series. While on a road trip, the Matthews family — Tabitha, Jim, and their children, Julie (Hannah Cheramy) and Ethan (Simon Webster) — encounter a fallen tree. With the way forward inaccessible, Jim turns the family’s RV around, which is when the foursome, like the rest ofFrom’s cast of characters, realizes they’re in trouble.
Although the preciselocation ofFrom’s Townis unknown, it’s abundantly clear that there’s no easy way to flee the seemingly inescapable hamlet. The purgatory-like place unsettles the Matthews family so much that Jim, rather suddenly, is run off the road by another terrified driver. Led by the Town’s self-appointed sheriff, Boyd Stevens (Harold Perrineau), a group of townspeople rescues the Matthews from the wreck beforeFrom’s nocturnal monstersemerge. After hitting her head in the crash,Tabitha insists she can’t leave the wreckage because her “baby” is inside, revealing that the Matthews parents had another son.
Tabitha & Jim’s Infant Son Thomas Died Falling Off His Changing Table
Both Parents Were Momentarily Distracted, Which Resulted In Their Infant’s Death
Although this revelation is surprising at first,Fromeventually reveals how Tabitha and Jim’s infant son, Thomas, died. Tragically, the 15-month-old child rolled off his changing table and died as a result of the fall. While both parents were changing their youngest child, the phone rang. Although his wife was already reaching for a diaper,Jim turned away to answer the phone. The tragic incident occurred while both Jim and Tabitha were momentarily distracted. Of course, both parents carry immense guilt for what happened to Thomas — though Jim seems to carry more of the burden.
From Season 3 Finally Reveals Why The Matthews Family Originally Became Trapped In The Town
Long after their arrival in the mysterious location, From season 3 gives some clarification about why the Matthews family was chosen to be trapped.
Unsurprisingly,Thomas' accidental and sudden death put a huge strain on Jim and Tabitha’s relationship, as well as the family at large. With both of her parents shutting down from grief, a teenage Julie was forced to be Ethan’s stand-in parent. Just beforeFromseason 2’s ending, Julie reprimands Tabitha for forgetting that two of her children are still alive — and still in need of a mom. InFromseason 3, episode 2, Julie turns her anger on Jim, who’s been an absent parent since Thomas' death.
The Matthews family is trapped inFrom’s inescapable Township, which inadvertently forces them to confront their grief.
Although it’s not clear how much Julie and Ethan know, Jim and Tabitha intended to get divorced. Before formally telling their children, the couple planned a road trip to Yellowstone National Park in the hopes of creating one more lasting memory. It’s implied that Tabitha is keener on the divorce, and moving on, whileJim was potentially hoping to salvage his marriageduring the trip. Instead, the Matthews family is trapped inFrom’s inescapable Township, which inadvertently forces them to confront their grief.
How Thomas' Death Changed The Matthews Family Before Becoming Trapped In From
Tabitha & Jim Were Considering Divorce Before The Events Of From Season 1
Even before the Matthews family arrived in the Township, Thomas' death changed their dynamic. In addition to being the cause of Jim and Tabitha’s pending divorce,the loss of Thomas — and the grief, guilt, blame, and fallout from it — also changed Julie and Ethan’s relationshipswith their parents. Julie was forced to become Ethan’s stand-in parent. Instead of being parented, the teenager was tasked with doing what Jim and Tabitha were incapable of doing. The whole ordeal has made Julie understandably bitter and frustrated, which is likely why she chooses to live in Colony House at first.
Is Thomas Actually Alive In From? Season 3’s Jim Matthews Twist Explained
The very end of From season 3, episode 2 includes a huge twist regarding Jim and Tabitha Matthews' son, Thomas, who died as an infant before the show.
While Ethan seems less aware of his parents' changing dispositions, he’s definitely closer than ever to Julie. Once the Matthews family arrives in the Town, the trauma of Thomas' death seems to haunt them once more. Tabitha goes throughFrom’s lighthouse portalin order to save the Town’s mysterious children, probably because she couldn’t save her own son. Meanwhile,Jim is plagued by impossible phone calls from a voice claiming to be Thomas. It remains to be seen if some version of Thomas will appear to spook the Matthews family inFromseason 3, but it certainly seems possible.
From
From is a series revolving around a mysterious American town that ensnares newcomers, forcing its inhabitants to maintain order and find an escape amidst nighttime perils from the surrounding forest. The residents face threats from terrifying creatures emerging after sunset, complicating their struggle for survival.
