1 00:00:02,183 --> 00:00:07,188 Some towns are football towns, some are hockey towns. 2 00:00:07,231 --> 00:00:09,451 Riverdale High had a so-so football team. 3 00:00:09,494 --> 00:00:12,933 And in the dead of winter, kids played hockey on Sweetwater River 4 00:00:12,976 --> 00:00:14,847 once it had frozen solid. 5 00:00:14,891 --> 00:00:18,373 But at its heart, Riverdale was a basketball town. 6 00:00:18,416 --> 00:00:20,810 Long past its heyday, some would say, 7 00:00:20,853 --> 00:00:22,681 which was when the Riverdale High Bulldogs, 8 00:00:22,725 --> 00:00:25,380 led by point guard Fred Andrews, 9 00:00:25,423 --> 00:00:27,643 were state champions three years running. 10 00:00:31,038 --> 00:00:33,866 That's another big loss for Riverdale. 11 00:00:42,875 --> 00:00:47,489 Hey, look, fellas. We fought the good fight out there. 12 00:00:49,099 --> 00:00:51,101 We got the rest of the season 13 00:00:51,145 --> 00:00:53,669 to dust ourselves off, get back on top. 14 00:00:53,712 --> 00:00:56,106 Not if we keep playing like pansies. 15 00:00:56,150 --> 00:01:01,503 You're all a bunch of spineless, pillow-soft chumps. 16 00:01:01,546 --> 00:01:03,418 You're lucky my parents still sponsor us. 17 00:01:03,461 --> 00:01:05,114 We're a panic and a half! 18 00:01:05,159 --> 00:01:07,074 Cut the gas, Captain. 19 00:01:08,379 --> 00:01:10,512 Nobody's jazzed about what happened out there. 20 00:01:11,774 --> 00:01:13,819 The Bulldogs? 21 00:01:13,863 --> 00:01:16,039 We used to be unstoppable. 22 00:01:16,083 --> 00:01:17,388 Back when your dad played, 23 00:01:17,432 --> 00:01:19,042 they were the champs, not the chumps. 24 00:01:19,086 --> 00:01:23,220 Now, I know that you don't want to spoil that legacy. 25 00:01:34,449 --> 00:01:35,971 What did Mr. Blossom want? 26 00:01:36,016 --> 00:01:37,713 I finally convinced our lead sponsor 27 00:01:37,756 --> 00:01:40,280 to let me recruit an outside player. 28 00:01:40,324 --> 00:01:42,326 A kid who knows how to win games. 29 00:01:42,370 --> 00:01:44,197 You know me, I'll take any help we can get. 30 00:01:44,241 --> 00:01:45,721 Who's the guy? A ringer? 31 00:01:45,764 --> 00:01:47,723 No, he's a farm kid out of Duck Creek. 32 00:01:47,766 --> 00:01:51,205 6'3", 220 lbs. Pure muscle, but fast. 33 00:01:51,857 --> 00:01:52,858 What's his name? 34 00:01:52,902 --> 00:01:54,034 Mantle. 35 00:01:55,078 --> 00:01:56,905 Reggie "The Blur" Mantle. 36 00:01:56,949 --> 00:01:59,343 - The Blur? - 'Cause you never see him coming. 37 00:02:22,932 --> 00:02:28,720 You know, I've been thinking. What if you and I went steady? 38 00:02:29,634 --> 00:02:30,634 Went steady? 39 00:02:31,245 --> 00:02:33,203 How would that work? 40 00:02:33,247 --> 00:02:34,327 It's not like you can pin me 41 00:02:34,328 --> 00:02:36,859 or like we can walk down the halls holding hands. 42 00:02:36,902 --> 00:02:41,211 I know, but it could be just for us. 43 00:02:42,124 --> 00:02:45,607 Our secret... only we know. 44 00:02:48,826 --> 00:02:51,178 Unless you don't want to. 45 00:02:51,221 --> 00:02:54,746 It's just kind of a thing squares do. 46 00:02:54,790 --> 00:02:56,966 You know? Go steady. 47 00:02:57,009 --> 00:03:01,492 That's a fair point. Anyway... 48 00:03:01,536 --> 00:03:03,945 It's kind of like we're already secretly 49 00:03:03,946 --> 00:03:06,280 going steady if you think about it. So... 50 00:03:27,257 --> 00:03:28,954 You sure I can't give you a hand? 51 00:03:28,998 --> 00:03:30,652 No, I'm good. 52 00:03:35,787 --> 00:03:36,832 So you're from Korea? 53 00:03:39,400 --> 00:03:41,271 My mom's Korean. 54 00:03:41,315 --> 00:03:45,145 My dad was born here, I was born here. 55 00:03:45,188 --> 00:03:48,322 My Uncle Frank said you played basketball for Stonewall Prep. 56 00:03:48,974 --> 00:03:50,106 What happened? 57 00:03:50,150 --> 00:03:51,325 You writing a book? 58 00:03:52,456 --> 00:03:54,676 There's not much to tell. I dropped out. 59 00:03:56,068 --> 00:03:58,810 I had a great chat with your folks, Reggie. 60 00:03:58,854 --> 00:04:01,944 We're all squared away if you want to say your see-you-laters. 61 00:04:02,858 --> 00:04:03,859 All right. 62 00:04:14,086 --> 00:04:16,785 Archie and Frank told me that you grew up on a farm. 63 00:04:16,828 --> 00:04:18,047 Yes, ma'am. 64 00:04:18,090 --> 00:04:19,657 What was that like? 65 00:04:19,701 --> 00:04:23,052 The farm's everything we have. It's our family's legacy. 66 00:04:23,095 --> 00:04:25,881 My dad came home from the war with a chunk of shrapnel 67 00:04:25,924 --> 00:04:29,450 stuck in his shoulder, so, it slowed him down. 68 00:04:29,493 --> 00:04:32,931 I couldn't let the family business fall behind, so I stepped up. 69 00:04:34,150 --> 00:04:36,065 Pitching in as much as I can. 70 00:04:36,108 --> 00:04:38,894 What about the GI Bill? Doesn't the government help you out? 71 00:04:38,937 --> 00:04:40,461 The army doesn't give us any money. 72 00:04:40,504 --> 00:04:43,159 We're not considered eligible. 73 00:04:43,203 --> 00:04:44,987 Well, we are. Why not you guys? 74 00:04:47,207 --> 00:04:48,295 Why do you think? 75 00:04:51,211 --> 00:04:53,956 - That's terrible. - Mayor Blossom will make sure 76 00:04:53,957 --> 00:04:56,607 your family's farm stays afloat financially. 77 00:04:56,651 --> 00:04:58,783 So you can just concentrate on playing ball. 78 00:05:00,220 --> 00:05:01,308 Thanks, Coach. 79 00:05:04,136 --> 00:05:05,136 This is your cot. 80 00:05:06,226 --> 00:05:07,270 Some more blankets down the hall 81 00:05:07,314 --> 00:05:08,750 if you get cold or anything. 82 00:05:09,620 --> 00:05:11,448 Oh, I emptied a drawer. 83 00:05:11,492 --> 00:05:14,538 If you need any more space, I can make some... 84 00:05:15,322 --> 00:05:16,845 Who is that? 85 00:05:19,239 --> 00:05:21,893 Uh, that is my neighbor. 86 00:05:25,593 --> 00:05:27,638 Uh, you'll meet her at school. 87 00:05:27,682 --> 00:05:30,511 We're actually supposed to be keeping our curtains closed from now on. 88 00:05:31,816 --> 00:05:34,776 Betty, can I talk to you for a minute? 89 00:05:35,646 --> 00:05:37,474 Sure, Dad. What's the word? 90 00:05:38,780 --> 00:05:43,611 Uh, well, I was talking to Dr. Werthers. 91 00:05:43,654 --> 00:05:49,138 He wonders if it might not be prudent to get you exercising more. 92 00:05:49,181 --> 00:05:53,360 You know, to burn off some of your excess energy. 93 00:05:53,403 --> 00:05:56,450 He doesn't want me to go back on Riverdale Grandstand, does he? 94 00:05:56,493 --> 00:05:57,799 No, no, no, no. 95 00:05:57,842 --> 00:06:01,281 He, uh, he says too many temptations there. 96 00:06:01,324 --> 00:06:04,153 Hmm. Boys. 97 00:06:04,196 --> 00:06:07,939 Well, he wondered if you... If you might not fare better 98 00:06:07,983 --> 00:06:11,943 spending more time with nice, decent girls. 99 00:06:11,987 --> 00:06:13,597 Hmm. Unlike Veronica. 100 00:06:13,641 --> 00:06:15,991 Now, I've spoken with Clifford Blossom, 101 00:06:16,034 --> 00:06:18,515 and he's going to arrange it all with Cheryl. 102 00:06:18,559 --> 00:06:21,605 Cheryl? What does Cheryl have to do with any of this? 103 00:06:22,824 --> 00:06:26,610 Um, well, Dr. Werthers thinks, 104 00:06:26,654 --> 00:06:29,178 and your mother and I both agree, 105 00:06:29,221 --> 00:06:32,834 you should join the Vixens. 106 00:06:44,889 --> 00:06:47,588 Well, you looked snappy at the game, Topaz. 107 00:06:47,631 --> 00:06:50,504 Never seen a wool sweater filled out so nicely. 108 00:06:50,547 --> 00:06:52,201 Thanks for the apple butter, Lizzo. 109 00:06:52,244 --> 00:06:53,507 And let me guess. 110 00:06:53,550 --> 00:06:54,986 You and the queen of the paper shakers 111 00:06:55,030 --> 00:06:57,337 got chummy in the janitor's closet afterwards? 112 00:06:58,381 --> 00:06:59,513 More or less. 113 00:07:00,427 --> 00:07:03,212 Nice work, if you can get it. 114 00:07:03,255 --> 00:07:05,083 You figured out a good hustle. 115 00:07:05,127 --> 00:07:08,130 You find these ripe cherries knowing they're in the closet, 116 00:07:08,173 --> 00:07:10,959 which means there's a shelf life on them. 117 00:07:11,002 --> 00:07:13,570 Can get what you want and move on. 118 00:07:13,614 --> 00:07:14,745 No fuss, no muss. 119 00:07:16,225 --> 00:07:18,619 Look. I gotta boogie. 120 00:07:18,662 --> 00:07:19,750 I'll catch you later. 121 00:07:21,578 --> 00:07:23,972 It's so good to see you, Toni. 122 00:07:24,015 --> 00:07:25,234 You too, Tabitha. 123 00:07:25,277 --> 00:07:28,019 How's the tour with Mrs. Till been going? 124 00:07:29,369 --> 00:07:32,023 Well, let me tell you, 125 00:07:32,067 --> 00:07:35,070 she has been so strong. 126 00:07:36,419 --> 00:07:38,377 So inspiring. 127 00:07:38,421 --> 00:07:40,989 But the tour itself... 128 00:07:41,032 --> 00:07:44,471 Going from town to town and seeing up close 129 00:07:44,514 --> 00:07:46,908 what some people are capable of doing? 130 00:07:48,431 --> 00:07:51,565 The inhumanity, the hatred. 131 00:07:51,608 --> 00:07:54,872 - The racial injustice. - I can only imagine. 132 00:07:57,658 --> 00:07:58,963 Now give me the scoop. 133 00:07:59,007 --> 00:08:01,792 What have you been doing to keep busy? 134 00:08:01,836 --> 00:08:07,015 Well... Don't laugh, but I'm a cheerleader. 135 00:08:07,058 --> 00:08:08,058 You are? 136 00:08:10,888 --> 00:08:12,499 That's fun. 137 00:08:15,458 --> 00:08:18,940 But you are still writing for the Blue and Gold, I hope. 138 00:08:18,983 --> 00:08:23,161 Honestly, I haven't been doing much writing lately. 139 00:08:24,075 --> 00:08:25,075 No. 140 00:08:28,252 --> 00:08:31,692 So Betty Cooper is now a River Vixen? 141 00:08:31,735 --> 00:08:33,824 Newly minted as of last night. 142 00:08:33,868 --> 00:08:36,261 Much to my chagrin, might I add. 143 00:08:36,305 --> 00:08:39,656 And you now own the Babylonium. 144 00:08:39,700 --> 00:08:41,832 The paperwork was finalized this morning. 145 00:08:41,876 --> 00:08:45,270 Right. And weren't you the popcorn girl two days ago? 146 00:08:45,314 --> 00:08:46,620 What can I say? 147 00:08:46,663 --> 00:08:49,884 Veronica Lodge likes to burn rubber. 148 00:08:49,927 --> 00:08:52,495 Hey, gang. Do you mind if we join you? 149 00:08:53,322 --> 00:08:55,411 That all depends. 150 00:08:55,455 --> 00:08:56,542 Are you going to introduce us 151 00:08:56,543 --> 00:08:59,110 to your strapping flutter bum of a new pal? 152 00:09:01,939 --> 00:09:04,638 Hey. I'm Reggie Mantle. 153 00:09:04,681 --> 00:09:06,596 I just got recruited to the Bulldogs. 154 00:09:06,640 --> 00:09:11,645 Ah, I suspected a tall drink of water like you was a sportsman. 155 00:09:11,688 --> 00:09:14,474 Careful, Veronica. You might get a ticket for speeding. 156 00:09:14,517 --> 00:09:16,171 Hi. I'm Cheryl Blossom. 157 00:09:16,214 --> 00:09:18,434 My parents sponsor the Bulldogs, 158 00:09:18,478 --> 00:09:20,237 and I am the captain of Riverdale High's cheerleading squad, 159 00:09:20,238 --> 00:09:22,699 the Vixens. So we'll be working closely together. 160 00:09:25,006 --> 00:09:26,573 What about you? 161 00:09:26,616 --> 00:09:28,226 You a cheerleader? 162 00:09:30,011 --> 00:09:32,492 I am. I'm Betty. 163 00:09:32,535 --> 00:09:34,494 Nice to meet you, neighbor. 164 00:09:34,537 --> 00:09:35,756 Neighbor? 165 00:09:36,713 --> 00:09:38,672 Reggie's bunking with us. 166 00:09:38,715 --> 00:09:41,065 Yeah, he's gonna help turn things around for the Bulldogs. 167 00:09:41,109 --> 00:09:43,633 Well, he's already turned my day around. 168 00:09:43,677 --> 00:09:47,245 But fill us in, Reginald. Where are you from? What you do for kicks? 169 00:09:47,289 --> 00:09:49,683 And do you like the movies? 170 00:09:49,726 --> 00:09:52,642 There isn't a theater in Duck Creek. 171 00:09:53,774 --> 00:09:55,645 My family and I, we don't have a TV set. 172 00:09:55,689 --> 00:09:59,301 Oh, well, you must come to the Babylonium here in town. 173 00:09:59,344 --> 00:10:01,521 It's a movie palace I own. 174 00:10:01,564 --> 00:10:05,786 I own my own business, yes. 175 00:10:05,829 --> 00:10:08,397 Or if you're interested in picking up some part-time work, 176 00:10:08,440 --> 00:10:10,617 I'm always on the hunt for a few good men. 177 00:10:10,660 --> 00:10:11,922 You'll have to excuse Veronica. 178 00:10:11,966 --> 00:10:14,055 Clearly, she was raised by wolves. 179 00:10:14,098 --> 00:10:16,884 I appreciate the, uh, invitation, 180 00:10:16,927 --> 00:10:20,061 but I'm just here to play basketball and win games. 181 00:10:20,104 --> 00:10:22,367 Speaking of, where's the gym? 182 00:10:22,411 --> 00:10:23,586 I could show you. 183 00:10:25,240 --> 00:10:26,720 Come on. I'll take you. 184 00:10:33,422 --> 00:10:35,163 Don't I know you? 185 00:10:35,206 --> 00:10:36,686 Weren't you the guy who was supposed to help me 186 00:10:36,730 --> 00:10:38,862 keep track of my homework from afar? 187 00:10:38,906 --> 00:10:41,386 Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry. 188 00:10:41,430 --> 00:10:45,521 Tabitha, I... I got preoccupied. I... 189 00:10:45,565 --> 00:10:47,305 It's... It's okay. 190 00:10:47,349 --> 00:10:49,090 It was actually much easier to coordinate 191 00:10:49,133 --> 00:10:51,396 with Principal Featherhead than I anticipated. 192 00:10:51,440 --> 00:10:53,877 So you are hereby absolved. 193 00:10:53,921 --> 00:10:56,880 Well, that's a relief. 194 00:10:56,924 --> 00:11:00,710 So, tell me, why are you so preoccupied? 195 00:11:00,754 --> 00:11:02,407 Oh, I... I got a job. 196 00:11:02,451 --> 00:11:03,670 I'm writing comic books. 197 00:11:03,713 --> 00:11:06,063 Oh! How fun. What kind? 198 00:11:06,107 --> 00:11:08,849 It's a broad range, but I also got to meet 199 00:11:08,892 --> 00:11:13,549 and start working for a literary hero of mine, Brad Rayberry. 200 00:11:13,593 --> 00:11:15,333 Oh, my gosh. I know Brad Rayberry, 201 00:11:15,377 --> 00:11:18,119 I mean, not personally, but I've read his books. 202 00:11:18,162 --> 00:11:19,903 His stories. 203 00:11:19,947 --> 00:11:21,426 You read science fiction? 204 00:11:21,470 --> 00:11:24,516 I read across all genres, including science fiction. 205 00:11:24,560 --> 00:11:25,779 Say, would you want to meet him? 206 00:11:27,345 --> 00:11:28,825 Would it be an imposition? 207 00:11:28,869 --> 00:11:30,131 No, no, not at all. 208 00:11:30,174 --> 00:11:33,090 It's, um... negative perspiration. 209 00:11:33,134 --> 00:11:35,136 I'm sure he would love it. 210 00:11:36,180 --> 00:11:38,095 Okay. Great. 211 00:11:46,930 --> 00:11:48,279 Veronica. Hey. 212 00:11:49,193 --> 00:11:51,108 Kevin. 213 00:11:51,152 --> 00:11:53,763 Don't tell me you're here to see Singin' in the Rainagain. 214 00:11:53,807 --> 00:11:56,460 I would think you'd have the whole picture memorized by now. 215 00:11:56,505 --> 00:11:58,463 I do, and I'm not. I... 216 00:11:58,507 --> 00:12:01,379 I'm actually here because I wanted to see about getting a job. 217 00:12:01,423 --> 00:12:03,643 At school, you mentioned you were looking for... 218 00:12:03,686 --> 00:12:05,340 A few good men. Yes, I am. 219 00:12:05,383 --> 00:12:07,690 Since I called it quits with the basketball team, 220 00:12:07,734 --> 00:12:12,695 I've been looking for something to do, and I love the movies. 221 00:12:12,739 --> 00:12:15,306 Well, that's my biggest prerequisite. 222 00:12:16,830 --> 00:12:20,442 And you're already pals with Clay. 223 00:12:21,356 --> 00:12:22,923 I am. 224 00:12:22,966 --> 00:12:26,361 Well, he's up in the projection booth even as we speak. 225 00:12:26,404 --> 00:12:28,668 But maybe you could help me with something. 226 00:12:29,756 --> 00:12:31,061 Yeah, with what? 227 00:12:32,889 --> 00:12:35,065 Well, between us... 228 00:12:35,109 --> 00:12:40,592 I happen to think Clay is... extremely dashing. 229 00:12:40,636 --> 00:12:44,031 I've been dropping hints that I'm interested in something 230 00:12:44,074 --> 00:12:47,425 more than a professional relationship with him. 231 00:12:47,469 --> 00:12:50,037 But so far, no bites. 232 00:12:50,080 --> 00:12:51,603 Maybe you could help me 233 00:12:51,647 --> 00:12:52,953 suss him out a bit. 234 00:12:52,996 --> 00:12:56,304 Um, do you mean, like... 235 00:12:56,347 --> 00:12:59,481 Like is he seeing anyone, that sort of thing? 236 00:13:00,395 --> 00:13:01,788 Yeah, maybe. 237 00:13:01,831 --> 00:13:04,399 Well, in that case, when can you start? 238 00:13:09,534 --> 00:13:12,233 All right, you turkeys. Bring it in. 239 00:13:12,276 --> 00:13:14,801 We have ourselves a new player. 240 00:13:14,844 --> 00:13:17,804 His name is Reggie Mantle. 241 00:13:17,847 --> 00:13:19,066 So let's see what he can do. 242 00:13:21,024 --> 00:13:23,287 We are going to split up into two teams. 243 00:13:23,331 --> 00:13:25,507 Julian, you're captain of one team. 244 00:13:25,550 --> 00:13:27,552 Reggie, you've got the other. 245 00:13:27,596 --> 00:13:29,119 Everyone else, pick a side. 246 00:13:34,429 --> 00:13:35,778 Come on, guys. 247 00:13:35,822 --> 00:13:37,258 We can't have a game if it's three against seven. 248 00:13:42,654 --> 00:13:44,265 We'll take Doiley too. 249 00:13:44,308 --> 00:13:45,570 That'll be enough. 250 00:13:45,614 --> 00:13:47,224 The water boy? 251 00:13:47,268 --> 00:13:48,530 Yeah. 252 00:13:48,573 --> 00:13:50,358 - What is this, a gag? - Can it, Julian. 253 00:13:51,576 --> 00:13:52,882 Dilton, you up for it? 254 00:13:55,363 --> 00:13:56,363 Well, come on. 255 00:14:28,004 --> 00:14:29,310 Yeah! 256 00:14:42,410 --> 00:14:44,804 Thirty-eight, all. Anyone's game. 257 00:15:04,867 --> 00:15:06,216 Let's go. Game point. 258 00:15:21,362 --> 00:15:22,362 Yes! Yes! 259 00:15:39,293 --> 00:15:42,078 Guys, how about we get some burgers at Pop's? 260 00:15:42,122 --> 00:15:43,384 Reggie hasn't tried 'em yet. 261 00:15:47,736 --> 00:15:50,913 Come on. It's our post-practice tradition. What gives? 262 00:15:50,957 --> 00:15:52,262 Actually, I can't. 263 00:15:52,306 --> 00:15:53,785 I got a bunch of homework to catch up on. 264 00:15:53,829 --> 00:15:55,526 No, Andrews, you're right. 265 00:15:55,570 --> 00:15:57,093 It is tradition. 266 00:15:57,137 --> 00:15:59,095 I'm hungry enough to eat a horse. 267 00:15:59,139 --> 00:16:00,662 Last one to Pop's treats. 268 00:16:04,057 --> 00:16:05,275 You can come too, pipsqueak. 269 00:16:17,940 --> 00:16:20,421 Gather around, Vixens. 270 00:16:20,464 --> 00:16:22,814 Now that our team's roster is finally complete, 271 00:16:22,858 --> 00:16:26,079 and with my family's first big booster event coming up, 272 00:16:26,122 --> 00:16:29,909 it is time to assign each Vixen to their respective player. 273 00:16:29,952 --> 00:16:32,085 Wait. What do you mean, "assign"? 274 00:16:32,128 --> 00:16:34,174 It means that you show your particular player 275 00:16:34,217 --> 00:16:36,437 extra-personalized support throughout the season. 276 00:16:36,480 --> 00:16:38,960 Baking him cookies, wearing his jersey, 277 00:16:39,005 --> 00:16:40,745 helping him with his homework. 278 00:16:40,789 --> 00:16:43,226 I, of course, will be paired with Julian. 279 00:16:43,270 --> 00:16:47,796 And Toni, you and Archie will be matched. 280 00:16:47,839 --> 00:16:50,668 As for our new star player, 281 00:16:50,712 --> 00:16:55,369 I was thinking Betty could be with Reggie. 282 00:17:09,774 --> 00:17:12,864 Maybe we leave him a note and try again tomorrow? 283 00:17:12,908 --> 00:17:14,214 Yeah, that's a good idea. 284 00:17:15,650 --> 00:17:19,132 Hey, maybe we can go catch a flick. 285 00:17:19,175 --> 00:17:21,830 I think the Babylonium is playing It Came from Beneath the Sea, 286 00:17:21,873 --> 00:17:24,006 and Ray Harryhausen did the giant octopus. 287 00:17:24,050 --> 00:17:26,487 Oh, um... 288 00:17:27,009 --> 00:17:28,619 Yes. 289 00:17:28,663 --> 00:17:31,187 I would love to go to the movies with you. 290 00:17:45,767 --> 00:17:46,986 Toni. 291 00:17:47,987 --> 00:17:48,988 What's going on? 292 00:17:50,511 --> 00:17:53,166 We need to get real, Cheryl. 293 00:17:53,209 --> 00:17:54,863 What about? 294 00:17:54,906 --> 00:17:56,386 I can't do this anymore. 295 00:17:57,257 --> 00:17:59,085 The Vixens. 296 00:17:59,128 --> 00:18:01,435 Is this about being paired with Archie? 297 00:18:01,478 --> 00:18:02,914 Would you prefer someone else? 298 00:18:02,958 --> 00:18:05,308 No. I don't want to get paired with anyone. 299 00:18:06,048 --> 00:18:08,355 That's the thing. 300 00:18:08,398 --> 00:18:10,313 Baking for my own personal meathead 301 00:18:10,357 --> 00:18:13,751 is not really what I want my life to be about. 302 00:18:13,795 --> 00:18:16,711 This whole thing just doesn't feel right anymore. 303 00:18:16,754 --> 00:18:19,583 It's not me or who I want to be. 304 00:18:20,236 --> 00:18:21,411 A cheerleader. 305 00:18:22,543 --> 00:18:23,543 I see. 306 00:18:25,850 --> 00:18:27,852 Toni, this doesn't have anything to do with me 307 00:18:27,896 --> 00:18:29,550 asking you to go steady, does it? 308 00:18:30,855 --> 00:18:32,553 No. 309 00:18:32,596 --> 00:18:36,948 But now that you mention it, I'm not the settling-down type. 310 00:18:36,992 --> 00:18:40,039 And I feel like I've lost myself. 311 00:18:40,082 --> 00:18:42,824 I don't know. This whole square scene isn't for me. 312 00:18:42,867 --> 00:18:44,608 I need to figure myself out. 313 00:18:45,392 --> 00:18:47,916 I'm sorry, Cheryl. 314 00:18:47,959 --> 00:18:49,309 I just need some space. 315 00:18:56,664 --> 00:18:59,145 Can we do a double-size popcorn, 316 00:18:59,188 --> 00:19:01,321 a large cola with extra ice, 317 00:19:01,364 --> 00:19:02,757 two packs of the Senior Mints, 318 00:19:02,800 --> 00:19:05,455 a Butterflinger, a pack of those Mint Bogos, 319 00:19:05,499 --> 00:19:07,414 Three Buccaneers and a Skit-Skat? 320 00:19:07,457 --> 00:19:08,589 Do you want anything? 321 00:19:09,459 --> 00:19:12,419 Uh, no, I'm okay. Thanks. 322 00:19:12,462 --> 00:19:14,247 That'll be 75 cents. 323 00:19:16,249 --> 00:19:17,337 Here you go. 324 00:19:18,686 --> 00:19:20,035 Perfect. 325 00:19:20,079 --> 00:19:22,037 Keep the change. 326 00:19:22,081 --> 00:19:23,604 - Enjoy the movie. - Thank you. 327 00:19:26,433 --> 00:19:28,826 Well, isn't that fascinating? 328 00:19:28,870 --> 00:19:30,741 What? 329 00:19:30,785 --> 00:19:34,267 Jughead and Tabitha going to the movies together? 330 00:19:35,659 --> 00:19:37,835 I find that interesting. Don't you? 331 00:19:37,879 --> 00:19:40,186 Could be they both like science fiction flicks. 332 00:19:42,057 --> 00:19:47,323 You know, Jughead and I were entangled for a New York minute. 333 00:19:47,932 --> 00:19:49,456 What happened? 334 00:19:49,499 --> 00:19:51,936 - I ended it. - How come? 335 00:19:51,980 --> 00:19:52,980 He's plenty handsome. 336 00:19:53,808 --> 00:19:55,636 I suppose. 337 00:19:55,679 --> 00:19:58,769 But between you and me, he's a total oddball. 338 00:19:58,813 --> 00:20:01,076 Lives in a train car too. 339 00:20:01,120 --> 00:20:04,471 I prefer my men to be a bit more continental. 340 00:20:05,559 --> 00:20:07,430 Worldly. 341 00:20:07,474 --> 00:20:09,867 With an air of mystery about them. 342 00:20:11,826 --> 00:20:16,570 I... I should skedaddle to the booth. 343 00:20:16,613 --> 00:20:18,659 - Get the next reel cued up. - Of course. 344 00:20:20,748 --> 00:20:21,748 But Clay... 345 00:20:23,185 --> 00:20:27,407 Just think about picking up what I'm putting down. 346 00:20:45,207 --> 00:20:47,688 Uh, what did you get for problem four? 347 00:20:47,731 --> 00:20:49,690 You know, you don't have to do this. 348 00:20:52,388 --> 00:20:54,216 What do you mean? 349 00:20:54,260 --> 00:20:57,872 Oh, helping you with your homework is one of my Vixen duties. 350 00:20:57,915 --> 00:20:59,961 I'm also supposed to discreetly find out 351 00:21:00,004 --> 00:21:03,878 what your favorite kind of cookie is, so I can bake you a batch. 352 00:21:03,921 --> 00:21:07,186 - You don't have to do that either. - Oh, but I do. 353 00:21:07,229 --> 00:21:12,495 On the hush-hush. It's sort of my court-appointed punishment. 354 00:21:13,409 --> 00:21:14,889 What do you mean? 355 00:21:14,932 --> 00:21:16,717 Oh, I was ordered to join the Vixens 356 00:21:16,760 --> 00:21:20,547 to curb my unhealthy physical urges. 357 00:21:23,637 --> 00:21:25,204 Oh, you mean, you haven't heard? 358 00:21:27,031 --> 00:21:30,861 Yeah, I sort of flashed my underwear on live television. 359 00:21:30,905 --> 00:21:33,212 You know, like Marilyn Monroe style. 360 00:21:34,474 --> 00:21:35,997 Is that how come 361 00:21:36,040 --> 00:21:39,740 you and Archie have to have your curtains closed? 362 00:21:41,350 --> 00:21:44,135 Oh, no... 363 00:21:44,179 --> 00:21:45,572 Archie and I... 364 00:21:47,138 --> 00:21:50,272 Well, you'll probably hear about it anyways. 365 00:21:50,316 --> 00:21:55,016 We were basically caught having a peep show in our windows. 366 00:21:55,756 --> 00:21:56,756 A peep show. 367 00:21:57,888 --> 00:22:00,587 Yeah, if you can even call it that. 368 00:22:03,024 --> 00:22:04,243 You know what? 369 00:22:04,286 --> 00:22:07,637 I should... I should probably go. 370 00:22:07,681 --> 00:22:10,597 Oh, no. No, no, no. Nothing happened between us. 371 00:22:10,640 --> 00:22:12,947 We didn't. No, we're not... 372 00:22:12,990 --> 00:22:15,079 - I'm completely... - Yeah. 373 00:22:15,123 --> 00:22:18,300 Still, I'm living with the guy. 374 00:22:18,344 --> 00:22:21,521 And we don't go in much for peep shows 375 00:22:21,564 --> 00:22:23,436 and flashing panties in Duck Creek. 376 00:22:23,479 --> 00:22:26,743 So, it's... This is... 377 00:22:29,006 --> 00:22:32,793 Consider yourself relieved of your, uh, Vixen duties. 378 00:22:32,836 --> 00:22:34,882 - Okay? - But I... I... 379 00:22:52,508 --> 00:22:55,555 Reg, you, uh... You want to grab lunch with us? 380 00:22:55,598 --> 00:22:57,818 Thanks for the invite, but I'm gonna pass. 381 00:23:01,952 --> 00:23:03,214 Well, it wouldn't be with the team. 382 00:23:03,258 --> 00:23:05,042 It would be with my other friends. 383 00:23:05,086 --> 00:23:07,306 All the same, I'm good. 384 00:23:11,832 --> 00:23:14,182 I want to try something out on you cats. 385 00:23:14,225 --> 00:23:17,664 Ever since Featherhead refused to publish my Emmett Till article 386 00:23:17,707 --> 00:23:19,753 in the Blue and Gold, 387 00:23:19,796 --> 00:23:21,792 I've been keen to start a literary society 388 00:23:21,793 --> 00:23:23,670 for Riverdale's Black students. 389 00:23:23,713 --> 00:23:25,846 A club that publishes a journal 390 00:23:25,889 --> 00:23:29,719 focusing on Black voices and writing. 391 00:23:29,763 --> 00:23:31,852 I think that's an excellent idea. 392 00:23:31,895 --> 00:23:34,550 Yeah, I've been craving a forum where I can publish 393 00:23:34,594 --> 00:23:37,205 my literary criticism, poetry and short fiction. 394 00:23:37,248 --> 00:23:41,252 And this is something that you would do in addition to cheerleading? 395 00:23:41,296 --> 00:23:43,820 No, I gave that up. 396 00:23:44,647 --> 00:23:46,649 What happened? 397 00:23:46,693 --> 00:23:48,782 I joined the Vixens for the wrong reasons. 398 00:23:50,392 --> 00:23:53,134 It was because I had a crush on a girl. 399 00:23:54,353 --> 00:23:55,789 Cheryl Blossom. 400 00:23:55,832 --> 00:23:58,531 But now that's over, so... 401 00:23:58,574 --> 00:24:01,316 Anyway, I think publishing this journal 402 00:24:01,360 --> 00:24:04,188 could really make a difference for the Black students at Riverdale. 403 00:24:04,232 --> 00:24:06,626 It would. Definitely. 404 00:24:06,669 --> 00:24:08,454 But what happened with Cheryl? 405 00:24:08,497 --> 00:24:09,629 On the level, 406 00:24:09,672 --> 00:24:10,978 we're just so different. 407 00:24:11,021 --> 00:24:15,025 She's rich, she's white, she's a Blossom. 408 00:24:15,069 --> 00:24:17,637 The whole thing, it would just be impossible. 409 00:24:17,680 --> 00:24:20,857 I mean, it's hard but it's not impossible. 410 00:24:22,076 --> 00:24:24,731 For Kevin and I, we're also very different. 411 00:24:24,774 --> 00:24:27,864 So everything's a conversation. 412 00:24:27,908 --> 00:24:29,976 But he's up for getting to know me 413 00:24:29,977 --> 00:24:32,000 and what I'm all about, and vice versa. 414 00:24:32,042 --> 00:24:35,916 I hear that, Clay, but you're also both preppies. 415 00:24:35,959 --> 00:24:39,136 So, at least you're starting off on the same foot. 416 00:24:39,180 --> 00:24:41,051 Fair enough. 417 00:24:41,095 --> 00:24:43,402 I guess it all depends on how much you like the person. 418 00:24:49,669 --> 00:24:52,585 Kevin, you haven't seen Clay, have you? 419 00:24:52,628 --> 00:24:55,152 He's running late. Had some stuff at school. 420 00:24:55,196 --> 00:24:57,067 Can we chat about something? 421 00:24:57,111 --> 00:24:58,460 Of course. 422 00:24:58,504 --> 00:25:00,027 It's just, it... 423 00:25:00,070 --> 00:25:02,551 It seems like you're coming on really strong with Clay. 424 00:25:03,465 --> 00:25:04,597 I might be. 425 00:25:04,640 --> 00:25:06,729 Clay would never say anything. 426 00:25:06,773 --> 00:25:08,644 But is that really appropriate? 427 00:25:08,688 --> 00:25:12,648 Oh, Kevin. Don't be such a wet rag. 428 00:25:14,128 --> 00:25:16,783 What's wrong with a little workplace flirtation? 429 00:25:18,219 --> 00:25:20,787 It's not like Clay is even remotely interested. 430 00:25:20,830 --> 00:25:21,830 He's not. 431 00:25:21,831 --> 00:25:23,267 I know that for a fact. 432 00:25:23,311 --> 00:25:24,443 Oh. 433 00:25:24,486 --> 00:25:25,966 And why is that? 434 00:25:26,009 --> 00:25:28,838 Because he's not attracted to assertive women? 435 00:25:28,882 --> 00:25:32,146 No, he's not attracted to any women. 436 00:25:33,452 --> 00:25:34,931 Neither am I, for that matter. 437 00:25:35,497 --> 00:25:37,238 I knew it. 438 00:25:37,281 --> 00:25:40,067 I knew you were both secret friends of Dorothy. 439 00:25:41,155 --> 00:25:42,155 You knew? 440 00:25:42,504 --> 00:25:43,592 How? 441 00:25:43,636 --> 00:25:45,812 You're both dreamy flutter bums 442 00:25:45,855 --> 00:25:49,409 who can quote every line of Norma Desmond's dialogue 443 00:25:49,410 --> 00:25:50,512 in Sunset Boulevard. 444 00:25:50,556 --> 00:25:53,646 If you knew, why would you make a play for Clay? 445 00:25:53,689 --> 00:25:55,648 To test my hypothesis, of course. 446 00:25:56,866 --> 00:25:59,478 You lucky dog. He is a hunk. 447 00:26:00,740 --> 00:26:03,525 Say, what are the chances... 448 00:26:03,569 --> 00:26:05,701 Clay swings both ways? 449 00:26:05,745 --> 00:26:08,008 Uh, he doesn't. We don't. 450 00:26:08,051 --> 00:26:10,097 Double-checking, that's all. 451 00:26:10,140 --> 00:26:12,142 You're okay with this? 452 00:26:12,186 --> 00:26:13,753 Absolutely. 453 00:26:13,796 --> 00:26:16,669 Kevin, the only thing better than having a hunky boyfriend 454 00:26:16,712 --> 00:26:19,541 is having hunky friends who are boys. 455 00:26:19,585 --> 00:26:23,806 The thing is, I've always had more fun going out with Tony and Tab 456 00:26:23,850 --> 00:26:26,940 than, say, Steve and Dennis. 457 00:26:29,551 --> 00:26:31,553 Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper. 458 00:26:31,597 --> 00:26:33,860 Don't worry, we'll get you up to snuff. 459 00:26:36,732 --> 00:26:40,214 Oh, Kevin, I'm so excited. 460 00:26:40,257 --> 00:26:43,913 This hick town is finally starting to feel like home. 461 00:26:46,829 --> 00:26:48,831 All right, fellas. Huddle up. 462 00:26:48,875 --> 00:26:50,224 Julian has an announcement. 463 00:26:51,704 --> 00:26:53,575 Tomorrow night, 464 00:26:53,619 --> 00:26:56,883 my parents are hosting their annual Bulldog booster basketball mixer. 465 00:26:56,926 --> 00:26:58,798 This year, it's also a fundraiser. 466 00:26:59,538 --> 00:27:00,626 To build us a new gym. 467 00:27:00,669 --> 00:27:02,279 Are the cheerleaders invited? 468 00:27:02,323 --> 00:27:03,629 Absolutely. 469 00:27:03,672 --> 00:27:05,544 So dress spiffy. 470 00:27:05,587 --> 00:27:07,197 Okay? Coats and ties. 471 00:27:07,241 --> 00:27:08,242 Make sure you shower. 472 00:27:13,247 --> 00:27:15,201 And, of course, we'll be welcoming 473 00:27:15,202 --> 00:27:18,252 our newest Bulldog to the family, I suppose. 474 00:27:27,000 --> 00:27:29,655 You know, that Blossom mixer may sound a little stuffy, 475 00:27:29,698 --> 00:27:33,049 but they're always a gas and a half. 476 00:27:33,093 --> 00:27:34,921 Yeah, well, let me know how that goes. 477 00:27:37,314 --> 00:27:40,100 - You're not going? - No, I can't be distracted. 478 00:27:40,143 --> 00:27:42,842 The NCAA is giving out scholarships for college, 479 00:27:42,885 --> 00:27:45,975 and if I get one of those, I'm made in the shade. 480 00:27:50,371 --> 00:27:52,025 Reggie, no man is an island. 481 00:27:52,068 --> 00:27:55,115 Can't you do all that stuff and still cut loose a little? 482 00:27:55,158 --> 00:27:57,857 Hell, Julian made it seem like you're the guest of honor. 483 00:27:57,900 --> 00:28:02,078 If that's what you heard, you're a lot more naive than I thought. 484 00:28:04,037 --> 00:28:06,692 Why are you being such a killjoy, Mantle? 485 00:28:06,735 --> 00:28:09,085 Why can't you meet anyone halfway? 486 00:28:09,129 --> 00:28:11,479 Meet halfway? 487 00:28:11,522 --> 00:28:13,428 Julian and those guys haven't taken 488 00:28:13,429 --> 00:28:14,961 one step towards me since I got here. 489 00:28:15,004 --> 00:28:19,095 And you haven't heard anything I've been saying. 490 00:28:19,139 --> 00:28:22,664 Sophomore year, I was recruited by Stonewall Prep. 491 00:28:22,708 --> 00:28:26,973 And I was juiced to be there, but I never belonged there. 492 00:28:27,016 --> 00:28:28,975 And my teammates made that very clear. 493 00:28:30,759 --> 00:28:32,761 Oh! 494 00:28:32,805 --> 00:28:34,545 You guys like rice, don't you? 495 00:28:34,589 --> 00:28:37,157 Is that enough to take back to your farm, yellow-belly? 496 00:28:39,725 --> 00:28:41,509 And that was day one. 497 00:28:41,552 --> 00:28:45,513 During practice, the other players would foul me on purpose, 498 00:28:45,556 --> 00:28:47,254 and they did whatever they could to run me out of there. 499 00:28:47,297 --> 00:28:48,297 And guess what? 500 00:28:49,473 --> 00:28:51,040 It worked. 501 00:28:51,084 --> 00:28:53,347 So this time, I'm not meeting anyone halfway. 502 00:28:55,044 --> 00:28:57,133 Not giving anyone an opening. 503 00:28:59,048 --> 00:29:03,139 A chance to humiliate me ever again. 504 00:29:04,793 --> 00:29:05,881 All right? 505 00:29:06,534 --> 00:29:07,709 All right. 506 00:29:10,712 --> 00:29:11,931 Reggie... 507 00:29:14,150 --> 00:29:15,674 I'm sorry that happened to you. 508 00:29:18,241 --> 00:29:19,895 But we're not like that here. 509 00:29:21,288 --> 00:29:22,288 Aren't you? 510 00:29:33,213 --> 00:29:34,213 Cheryl. 511 00:29:36,172 --> 00:29:37,826 Toni. 512 00:29:37,870 --> 00:29:41,830 - Hello. - How are you? 513 00:29:41,874 --> 00:29:47,531 I'm being stoic and strong for the sake of my Vixens. 514 00:29:47,575 --> 00:29:50,796 - How are you? - Well, I'm petitioning for a new club. 515 00:29:50,839 --> 00:29:53,146 And you, as Junior Class President, 516 00:29:53,189 --> 00:29:56,279 are in charge of the student council's financing. 517 00:29:56,323 --> 00:29:59,456 I was hoping you could help us secure some funding. 518 00:29:59,500 --> 00:30:01,110 What kind of club is it? 519 00:30:01,154 --> 00:30:04,070 It's a literary society for Riverdale's Black students 520 00:30:04,113 --> 00:30:06,768 to share their ideas, stories and writings 521 00:30:06,812 --> 00:30:09,597 with each other and the student body. 522 00:30:09,640 --> 00:30:12,426 A way to express ourselves on our own terms. 523 00:30:13,601 --> 00:30:15,734 That's a really wonderful idea. 524 00:30:15,777 --> 00:30:17,387 I'll put the request through today, 525 00:30:17,431 --> 00:30:21,217 but Toni, everything has to go through Featherhead, so... 526 00:30:21,261 --> 00:30:22,828 I know. 527 00:30:22,871 --> 00:30:25,613 And I appreciate you trying. 528 00:30:25,656 --> 00:30:28,877 And if Featherhead doesn't approve, we'll make it work. 529 00:30:28,921 --> 00:30:30,183 We always do. 530 00:30:30,226 --> 00:30:32,751 Maybe a bake sale or something. 531 00:30:32,794 --> 00:30:36,145 Well, I would contribute my legendary cherry scones. 532 00:30:42,151 --> 00:30:43,849 Toni, can I ask you a question? 533 00:30:47,461 --> 00:30:50,290 Is part of the reason you broke up with me because I'm white? 534 00:30:52,335 --> 00:30:55,164 There was a lot of reasons, Cheryl. 535 00:30:55,208 --> 00:31:00,082 All interconnected, but that was part of it. 536 00:31:00,691 --> 00:31:01,910 Yeah. 537 00:31:04,565 --> 00:31:07,263 I will try my absolute best with Featherhead. 538 00:31:08,003 --> 00:31:09,483 I promise. 539 00:31:44,039 --> 00:31:45,824 Fancy meeting you here. 540 00:31:45,867 --> 00:31:48,087 Well, howdy doody, Betty. 541 00:31:48,130 --> 00:31:50,306 And how's it going being a paper shaker? 542 00:31:50,350 --> 00:31:52,004 Oh, swell. 543 00:31:52,047 --> 00:31:55,572 Werthers thought it would help me burn off some excess energy. 544 00:31:55,616 --> 00:31:56,965 Grown-ups don't have a clue. 545 00:31:57,009 --> 00:31:59,359 No, they don't. 546 00:31:59,402 --> 00:32:02,057 Anyways, I don't think I'll be a Vixen for much longer. 547 00:32:02,101 --> 00:32:03,537 And why is that? 548 00:32:03,580 --> 00:32:05,626 Once my mother finds out that I've been assigned 549 00:32:05,669 --> 00:32:10,022 a basketball player to take care of, she will flip her lid. 550 00:32:16,071 --> 00:32:17,377 Oh, crap. 551 00:32:19,074 --> 00:32:21,163 Um, will you excuse me, Betty? 552 00:32:21,207 --> 00:32:23,731 - I... - I'll take it. 553 00:32:23,774 --> 00:32:25,254 Thanks. 554 00:32:28,867 --> 00:32:32,435 Archie. Your uncle's telling me that you're sharing a room 555 00:32:32,479 --> 00:32:35,743 with our, uh... Our secret weapon. 556 00:32:35,786 --> 00:32:37,484 Uh, you mean Reggie? 557 00:32:37,527 --> 00:32:38,877 Yes, I am. 558 00:32:38,920 --> 00:32:42,054 Well, as a former Bulldog myself, 559 00:32:43,098 --> 00:32:45,405 I do appreciate the sacrifice. 560 00:32:45,448 --> 00:32:47,189 Well, it's no trouble at all. 561 00:32:47,233 --> 00:32:49,713 I'm cranked to do it, really. 562 00:32:49,757 --> 00:32:50,757 Well, I know I couldn't. 563 00:32:50,758 --> 00:32:53,152 I mean, bunking with, uh... 564 00:32:53,195 --> 00:32:55,894 We look upon him as a necessary evil, Dennis. 565 00:32:55,937 --> 00:32:57,243 A means to an end. 566 00:32:57,286 --> 00:32:58,592 She's talking about winning. 567 00:32:58,635 --> 00:33:01,116 The Bulldogs must be champions this year. 568 00:33:01,160 --> 00:33:03,597 The town needs something to rally behind. 569 00:33:03,640 --> 00:33:05,773 And you know, Frank, when you suggested 570 00:33:05,816 --> 00:33:07,906 bringing on a Korean prodigy... 571 00:33:09,255 --> 00:33:11,039 Well, I was skeptical. 572 00:33:11,083 --> 00:33:13,259 But having seen him play... 573 00:33:13,302 --> 00:33:16,740 I now see how inspired your thinking was. 574 00:33:16,784 --> 00:33:18,612 Tell me something, Archie. 575 00:33:18,655 --> 00:33:23,095 Does he, uh, actually realize the opportunity 576 00:33:23,138 --> 00:33:24,618 we're presenting to him and his family? 577 00:33:25,053 --> 00:33:27,142 He does. 578 00:33:27,186 --> 00:33:30,232 He just doesn't want to fall behind on his... On his schoolwork. 579 00:33:30,276 --> 00:33:33,453 Good for him. 580 00:33:33,496 --> 00:33:37,283 But, uh, well, we don't care about that. 581 00:33:37,326 --> 00:33:39,459 We just need him to be a loyal soldier 582 00:33:39,502 --> 00:33:42,462 and bring us our championship trophy. 583 00:33:42,505 --> 00:33:46,770 He does that, preferably with a smile on his face, 584 00:33:46,814 --> 00:33:48,337 there'll be no problems for us. 585 00:33:49,599 --> 00:33:51,123 And none for his family. 586 00:33:52,907 --> 00:33:55,127 If you'll excuse me. 587 00:33:55,170 --> 00:33:57,433 - I'm gonna get some fresh air. - Yeah. 588 00:33:57,477 --> 00:33:58,477 Good stuff. 589 00:34:02,221 --> 00:34:04,614 Well, Coach, here's to a winning season. 590 00:34:12,273 --> 00:34:14,014 Reggie Mantle. 591 00:34:14,059 --> 00:34:17,235 And here I thought you weren't a fan of the movies. 592 00:34:17,279 --> 00:34:19,325 I didn't say that. 593 00:34:19,367 --> 00:34:22,328 I said we didn't have any theaters in Duck Creek. 594 00:34:22,371 --> 00:34:23,764 I stand corrected. 595 00:34:23,807 --> 00:34:26,027 And the fact that I might have been here tonight 596 00:34:26,070 --> 00:34:29,596 didn't influence your decision, I suppose? 597 00:34:29,639 --> 00:34:30,771 If I'm being honest... 598 00:34:30,813 --> 00:34:33,338 Oh, I insist upon honesty at all times. 599 00:34:33,860 --> 00:34:35,340 Not at all. 600 00:34:35,384 --> 00:34:37,430 Truth is, I forgot that you worked at this place. 601 00:34:39,258 --> 00:34:41,651 I don't work at it. 602 00:34:41,695 --> 00:34:43,043 I own it. 603 00:34:46,221 --> 00:34:48,092 Now, what can I get for you? 604 00:34:48,136 --> 00:34:49,790 A small popcorn? 605 00:34:49,833 --> 00:34:51,791 No butter. I'm training. 606 00:34:57,885 --> 00:34:59,017 Here you go. 607 00:34:59,843 --> 00:35:00,843 On the house. 608 00:35:02,020 --> 00:35:03,021 Thanks. 609 00:35:06,850 --> 00:35:08,765 How rude can you get? 610 00:35:08,809 --> 00:35:11,159 Anyway, there's plenty other fish in the sea. 611 00:35:11,203 --> 00:35:12,378 True. 612 00:35:12,421 --> 00:35:14,554 But take a powder, Herman Melville, 613 00:35:14,597 --> 00:35:18,471 because that is the real Moby Dick. 614 00:35:18,514 --> 00:35:21,517 Wow, this is like the Orient-Express. 615 00:35:21,561 --> 00:35:24,172 That's exactly what I said. 616 00:35:24,216 --> 00:35:26,348 - Here you go. Yeah. - Oh, thank you. 617 00:35:26,392 --> 00:35:29,047 Um, I actually, I brought you something. 618 00:35:31,701 --> 00:35:32,701 Here. 619 00:35:32,702 --> 00:35:34,139 This is for you to keep. 620 00:35:34,182 --> 00:35:37,925 Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil, 621 00:35:37,968 --> 00:35:39,883 by W.E.B. Du Bois. 622 00:35:39,927 --> 00:35:44,845 - Du Bois. He is a sociologist and a civil rights activist. - Du Bois. 623 00:35:44,888 --> 00:35:46,760 He's also one of my favorite authors. 624 00:35:46,803 --> 00:35:49,067 Wow, it's a great title. 625 00:35:49,110 --> 00:35:50,938 Which one should I start with? 626 00:35:50,981 --> 00:35:53,636 Well, we've established that you're a fan of science fiction. 627 00:35:53,680 --> 00:35:57,292 - Mm-hmm. - And though it's more speculative fiction, 628 00:35:57,336 --> 00:36:01,340 I would suggest a story that Du Bois wrote called The Comet. 629 00:36:01,383 --> 00:36:03,907 - What's that one about? - Oh, it's fantastic. 630 00:36:03,951 --> 00:36:06,562 It's, um, it's about this comet that hits New York City 631 00:36:06,606 --> 00:36:10,436 and it kills everybody except for two people. 632 00:36:10,479 --> 00:36:12,655 A man named Jim and a woman named Julia. 633 00:36:12,699 --> 00:36:16,840 And it's sort of about this unlikely relationship 634 00:36:16,841 --> 00:36:18,531 that develops between them. 635 00:36:18,574 --> 00:36:24,450 And what's really interesting is that Jim is Black and Julia is white, 636 00:36:24,493 --> 00:36:28,323 and it's sort of one of the first times an interracial relationship 637 00:36:28,367 --> 00:36:31,500 has been depicted in science fiction. 638 00:36:31,544 --> 00:36:33,285 Well, it sounds terrific. 639 00:36:33,328 --> 00:36:35,025 - Yeah. - I can't wait to read it. 640 00:36:35,069 --> 00:36:39,204 Actually, I was thinking that maybe we could read it together. 641 00:36:39,247 --> 00:36:41,815 Tonight. Aloud, if you wanted. 642 00:36:42,772 --> 00:36:44,122 Yeah, that sounds swell. 643 00:36:47,777 --> 00:36:48,777 How was the mixer? 644 00:36:51,390 --> 00:36:54,567 It was dullsville. Honestly, you didn't miss out on much. 645 00:36:54,610 --> 00:36:57,047 Hmm. How were the cheerleaders? 646 00:36:57,091 --> 00:36:58,223 All dolled up? 647 00:37:00,703 --> 00:37:02,531 I don't really want to talk about it. 648 00:37:04,142 --> 00:37:05,491 Hey, I'm gonna grab a shower. 649 00:37:16,850 --> 00:37:19,983 Okay, you lug nuts. 650 00:37:20,027 --> 00:37:24,466 Coach is in a meeting, so I'm running warm-ups today. 651 00:37:24,510 --> 00:37:25,685 Everyone good with that? 652 00:37:27,382 --> 00:37:29,993 In that case, let's play ball. 653 00:37:47,446 --> 00:37:48,664 Yeah! 654 00:37:50,318 --> 00:37:51,406 Come on. 655 00:37:51,450 --> 00:37:52,668 Hey, banana boy, pass me the ball. 656 00:37:52,712 --> 00:37:54,192 Pass me the ball! 657 00:37:59,806 --> 00:38:01,286 Whoa! 658 00:38:02,417 --> 00:38:03,723 Man, come on. 659 00:38:05,594 --> 00:38:07,596 Listen up. 660 00:38:09,032 --> 00:38:10,730 We are not doing this crap. 661 00:38:12,340 --> 00:38:13,820 If you haven't noticed, 662 00:38:13,863 --> 00:38:16,866 Reggie here is our strongest player, 663 00:38:16,910 --> 00:38:19,565 our only shot at making the playoffs this year. 664 00:38:19,608 --> 00:38:21,741 So we're going to rise to his level. 665 00:38:21,784 --> 00:38:26,224 So if you don't want to be chummy with him, that's fine. 666 00:38:26,267 --> 00:38:27,703 But the minute we hit this court, 667 00:38:27,747 --> 00:38:30,445 we are teammates, fighting for each other. 668 00:38:30,489 --> 00:38:33,579 If you can't get on board with that, the door's right there. 669 00:38:36,451 --> 00:38:38,410 And that includes you too, Captain. 670 00:38:43,589 --> 00:38:47,419 I hope this will suffice. Funds for your new club. 671 00:38:47,462 --> 00:38:49,377 Thank you, Cheryl. 672 00:38:49,421 --> 00:38:52,685 I'm shocked Featherhead approved a Black literary society. 673 00:38:52,728 --> 00:38:54,077 He didn't. 674 00:38:54,121 --> 00:38:57,646 Those funds were earmarked for... something else. 675 00:38:57,690 --> 00:39:01,607 But I believe your club to be a much more worthy endeavor. 676 00:39:01,650 --> 00:39:03,565 Well, I won't ask any more questions. 677 00:39:04,958 --> 00:39:05,959 But thank you. 678 00:39:07,352 --> 00:39:08,440 Of course. 679 00:39:10,093 --> 00:39:12,487 I look forward to reading your first issue. 680 00:39:15,011 --> 00:39:16,011 Cheryl, wait. 681 00:39:20,016 --> 00:39:21,496 Yes? 682 00:39:21,540 --> 00:39:23,281 What are you doing after cheerleading practice? 683 00:39:25,413 --> 00:39:27,894 No plans. Why? 684 00:39:28,938 --> 00:39:30,766 If you want, 685 00:39:30,810 --> 00:39:33,508 maybe we could meet at the Dark Room. 686 00:39:35,989 --> 00:39:37,338 I would love that. 687 00:39:38,600 --> 00:39:40,254 Do you mean to talk? 688 00:39:40,298 --> 00:39:43,475 Yeah, about... 689 00:39:43,518 --> 00:39:47,566 what it would mean if we tried again. 690 00:39:55,791 --> 00:39:57,532 I didn't sock Julian for you. 691 00:40:01,797 --> 00:40:03,146 I know you don't need saving. 692 00:40:03,190 --> 00:40:05,410 I did it for my own sake and for the team's. 693 00:40:07,368 --> 00:40:10,023 I didn't want to believe you were right about this town. 694 00:40:13,331 --> 00:40:15,855 But, hell, maybe we are just as... 695 00:40:15,898 --> 00:40:17,857 As messed up as any other place. 696 00:40:19,598 --> 00:40:21,382 I don't know. 697 00:40:33,263 --> 00:40:36,179 Want to grab a burger at Pop's on the way home? 698 00:40:36,223 --> 00:40:38,530 Maybe we'll run into some of the other fellows there. 699 00:40:39,313 --> 00:40:41,881 Sure, if you're sure. 700 00:40:41,924 --> 00:40:43,709 I am. 701 00:40:43,752 --> 00:40:46,189 Just don't expect me to sit with anyone or anything. 702 00:40:54,284 --> 00:40:56,199 Tabitha and I stayed up till dawn, 703 00:40:56,243 --> 00:40:58,506 reading and discussing Du Bois' stories. 704 00:40:58,550 --> 00:41:02,380 The next day, I wanted to tell Mr. Rayberry all about my swell night, 705 00:41:02,423 --> 00:41:04,207 so I went back to his apartment. 706 00:41:08,734 --> 00:41:11,214 Wha... What happened? 707 00:41:11,258 --> 00:41:15,523 I'm sorry to tell you this, but Brad Rayberry is dead. 708 00:41:16,089 --> 00:41:17,438 Wha... 709 00:41:17,482 --> 00:41:19,179 How did he die? 710 00:41:19,222 --> 00:41:20,746 He, uh, killed himself. 711 00:41:22,095 --> 00:41:23,923 Hung himself. 712 00:41:23,966 --> 00:41:25,620 He left a note. 713 00:41:25,664 --> 00:41:28,493 "I can no longer continue living this way." 714 00:41:30,930 --> 00:41:33,541 I'm sorry, Jughead. I know that he was your friend. 715 00:41:40,000 --> 00:41:45,000 - Synced and corrected by chamallow - - www.addic7ed.com -