1 00:00:08,258 --> 00:00:09,676 [narrator] Previously on Riverdale : 2 00:00:09,759 --> 00:00:13,263 [McCoy] Bringing the Southside under control is my priority as mayor. 3 00:00:13,346 --> 00:00:17,392 If it means arresting every single Serpent in sight, so be it. 4 00:00:17,475 --> 00:00:19,894 How many times will we push each other away? 5 00:00:19,978 --> 00:00:20,854 Until it sticks. 6 00:00:21,730 --> 00:00:25,024 -You tried to rape me. -You won't say anything to anyone. 7 00:00:25,108 --> 00:00:29,237 -There's a reason it's called hush money. -Thank you for that, Mommy. 8 00:00:29,320 --> 00:00:30,947 Cheryl is telling the truth. 9 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:34,743 -Nick tried to do it to me. -Nick St. Clair hurt you? 10 00:00:34,826 --> 00:00:37,746 -The St. Clairs had a car accident. -Karma's a bitch. 11 00:00:38,288 --> 00:00:41,082 This is where we end this and stop the Black Hood. 12 00:00:41,166 --> 00:00:44,127 -But right now I need you with me. -Archie. 13 00:00:45,754 --> 00:00:47,881 I love you, too, Archie Andrews. 14 00:00:49,758 --> 00:00:51,009 [camera shutter clicking] 15 00:00:53,887 --> 00:00:57,891 [Jughead] Know how there are some towns where bad things always seem to happen? 16 00:00:57,974 --> 00:01:01,519 Well, Riverdale has become one of those towns. 17 00:01:02,062 --> 00:01:03,521 The most recent horror? 18 00:01:03,813 --> 00:01:06,983 The school janitor turned out to be a serial killer. 19 00:01:07,067 --> 00:01:10,445 But we were putting him away along with our Christmas decorations. 20 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:14,866 Now we were back to your typical small-town intrigues. 21 00:01:16,159 --> 00:01:19,120 Clandestine meetings behind closed doors and the like. 22 00:01:19,996 --> 00:01:24,417 Yes, by and large, it was business as usual in Riverdale. 23 00:01:25,794 --> 00:01:26,753 Good news, Cheryl. 24 00:01:27,295 --> 00:01:29,798 I've earned nearly enough to pay for that tree 25 00:01:29,881 --> 00:01:32,425 and those ludicrous presents you bought yourself. 26 00:01:32,509 --> 00:01:33,343 Bravo. 27 00:01:34,552 --> 00:01:38,598 Never mind that the last two weeks, I've been living in a bordello with a... 28 00:01:38,681 --> 00:01:39,724 woman of the night. 29 00:01:39,808 --> 00:01:42,936 Well, it's not that different from when I was younger 30 00:01:43,019 --> 00:01:46,523 and I had my pick of gentlemen callers lining up every evening. 31 00:01:46,606 --> 00:01:49,400 Good God, you almost sound proud. 32 00:01:49,484 --> 00:01:52,028 You wanted me to get a job, Cheryl, and I did. 33 00:01:52,403 --> 00:01:56,699 Providing comfort and companionship to the lonely men of Riverdale. 34 00:02:00,912 --> 00:02:03,706 -[Hermione] Veronica, have a minute? -Just checking in. 35 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:05,041 See how you're feeling. 36 00:02:05,125 --> 00:02:09,087 Ah. Checking to make sure I'm on board with the "plan"? 37 00:02:09,879 --> 00:02:10,964 Don't worry, I am. 38 00:02:11,047 --> 00:02:14,467 -You're gonna be at ground zero. -The eye of the potential hurricane. 39 00:02:15,009 --> 00:02:17,095 You said that when I wanted to shop in SoHo 40 00:02:17,178 --> 00:02:19,180 during Occupy Wall Street, and I was fine. 41 00:02:20,223 --> 00:02:22,183 -Uh... -Dad, Mom, trust me. 42 00:02:22,767 --> 00:02:26,688 I'll keep my classmates from revolting. And they'll be none the wiser. 43 00:02:33,236 --> 00:02:37,198 Hey, Arch, did you say anything to anybody about my medical bill? 44 00:02:37,740 --> 00:02:42,996 Because it's been paid, all $86,000 of it. Something called an angel donation. 45 00:02:43,079 --> 00:02:46,249 No. Well, I mean, Veronica, but she wouldn't... 46 00:02:49,294 --> 00:02:50,211 -I'll ask her. -No. 47 00:02:50,295 --> 00:02:53,381 I'll get to the bottom of it. You just focus on school. 48 00:02:54,090 --> 00:02:57,468 -Haven't seen that guitar for a while. -Yeah, well, I've been busy. 49 00:02:57,552 --> 00:03:01,222 I spent break writing songs. I'll start a band like the Fred Heads. 50 00:03:01,306 --> 00:03:03,725 [chuckles] If you do, do that in the garage. 51 00:03:03,808 --> 00:03:05,727 That's why I soundproofed it for you. 52 00:03:12,400 --> 00:03:13,651 [camera shutter clicking] 53 00:03:19,282 --> 00:03:20,867 [school bell ringing] 54 00:03:21,743 --> 00:03:23,912 -Ronnie. -Hey. 55 00:03:23,995 --> 00:03:26,956 Hey, did you tell anyone about my dad's hospital bill? 56 00:03:27,040 --> 00:03:28,625 Hmm. Did I? 57 00:03:28,708 --> 00:03:31,628 I may have mentioned it to my mom and dad in passing. 58 00:03:32,795 --> 00:03:34,756 -Ronnie... -They wanted to help. 59 00:03:34,839 --> 00:03:36,633 And they have the means to help. 60 00:03:36,966 --> 00:03:38,384 What, is your dad upset? 61 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:39,469 Are you? 62 00:03:40,345 --> 00:03:41,179 Upset? 63 00:03:42,222 --> 00:03:45,934 Ronnie... [chuckles] I am crazy about you. 64 00:03:58,947 --> 00:04:01,699 [Weatherbee over PA] Students of Riverdale High, this is your principal. 65 00:04:01,783 --> 00:04:06,204 E-mails have been sent to your parents, but effective immediately, 66 00:04:06,746 --> 00:04:08,957 Southside High School is shut down. 67 00:04:09,332 --> 00:04:12,961 Its students will be transferred to other schools in the district, 68 00:04:13,044 --> 00:04:14,003 including this one. 69 00:04:14,545 --> 00:04:16,464 I believe the statement we're releasing 70 00:04:16,547 --> 00:04:19,926 -Guys, let's not overreact. -will address your concerns. 71 00:04:20,009 --> 00:04:21,678 You should receive it shortly. 72 00:04:22,220 --> 00:04:25,598 - I'm sure you have many questions. -Like "what the hell?" 73 00:04:26,140 --> 00:04:27,267 It goes without saying, 74 00:04:27,350 --> 00:04:30,937 we are welcoming these students with open minds, hearts and arms. 75 00:04:31,020 --> 00:04:32,897 -Cheryl? -Hell, no. 76 00:04:33,147 --> 00:04:35,441 My home life is a Dickensian nightmare. 77 00:04:35,525 --> 00:04:39,779 -I won't have school turn into one, too. - This won't affect course schedules 78 00:04:39,862 --> 00:04:41,281 or locker assignments. 79 00:04:41,364 --> 00:04:42,740 Thank you. That is all. 80 00:04:43,032 --> 00:04:44,951 Wait, what does that mean? 81 00:04:45,493 --> 00:04:48,746 -It means Jughead's coming back. -Betty, are you ready for that? 82 00:04:48,830 --> 00:04:51,457 Of course. We're fine. 83 00:04:52,792 --> 00:04:55,753 -But why is this happening now? -Who knows? 84 00:04:55,837 --> 00:04:58,673 It's probably some bizarre, byzantine town ordinance 85 00:04:58,756 --> 00:05:00,508 we couldn't possibly understand. 86 00:05:00,591 --> 00:05:05,096 In the meantime, let's receive the exiles as if they were our own flesh and blood. 87 00:05:06,472 --> 00:05:08,558 Who's in? Hmm? 88 00:05:08,641 --> 00:05:12,145 Wow, Jones, props to you. It's very Lovecraftian. 89 00:05:12,228 --> 00:05:14,689 Which I'm sure was the intention. 90 00:05:15,565 --> 00:05:17,942 But did you write this on a typewriter? 91 00:05:19,360 --> 00:05:22,697 Yeah, I wanted to get into Lovecraft's headspace. 92 00:05:22,780 --> 00:05:27,368 So, it wasn't like Betty bought you a typewriter for Christmas or anything? 93 00:05:27,452 --> 00:05:28,286 No comment. 94 00:05:28,870 --> 00:05:30,413 [both shouting and laughing] 95 00:05:31,706 --> 00:05:32,582 What's going on? 96 00:05:32,665 --> 00:05:35,835 This hellhole's officially closed. No more Southside High. 97 00:05:35,918 --> 00:05:36,878 What? How? 98 00:05:37,503 --> 00:05:40,840 It's gonna be quarantined. We're going to different schools. 99 00:05:40,923 --> 00:05:43,551 This doesn't make sense. Where are you guys going? 100 00:05:43,634 --> 00:05:48,389 Same as you, and you, and Fangs. We're going to Riverdale High. 101 00:05:50,475 --> 00:05:52,852 Think of all those Northside heads to knock. 102 00:05:52,935 --> 00:05:54,896 [shouting and laughing] 103 00:05:57,148 --> 00:05:59,942 Thank you, Principal Weatherbee. Keep me posted. 104 00:06:03,071 --> 00:06:04,113 Well, it's done. 105 00:06:04,655 --> 00:06:08,701 Any minute my phone will start exploding with calls from outraged parents. 106 00:06:08,785 --> 00:06:12,705 It'll be news for two days. Look how people stopped talking about Black Hood. 107 00:06:12,789 --> 00:06:14,207 [Hiram] After a few weeks, 108 00:06:14,290 --> 00:06:18,086 we'll quietly go about purchasing the land beneath Southside High. 109 00:06:18,169 --> 00:06:21,005 And you, Madam Mayor, will get your commission. 110 00:06:21,089 --> 00:06:24,092 A sizable donation to your re-election campaign. 111 00:06:25,676 --> 00:06:27,095 [phone ringing] 112 00:06:31,891 --> 00:06:34,018 Mom? Dad? 113 00:06:34,102 --> 00:06:35,853 -[thud] -[floor creaking] 114 00:07:02,380 --> 00:07:04,090 All right, whoever you are... 115 00:07:04,507 --> 00:07:06,759 Betty, don't shoot. It's just me. 116 00:07:06,843 --> 00:07:11,347 Oh, my God. Polly, I almost pepper-sprayed you. What are you doing home? 117 00:07:11,431 --> 00:07:15,476 -I just came to get a few things. -Oh, my God. What happened to the twins? 118 00:07:15,560 --> 00:07:17,395 -I had them, Betty. -You did? 119 00:07:20,022 --> 00:07:23,359 You didn't call us. Mom will be crushed that she wasn't there. 120 00:07:23,443 --> 00:07:25,570 -We have to call her. -No, Betty, we don't. 121 00:07:25,653 --> 00:07:28,448 Leaders of the Farm think it's best if I sever all ties. 122 00:07:28,531 --> 00:07:31,826 The leaders of the Farm. You mean the cult that you joined. 123 00:07:31,909 --> 00:07:35,538 It's not a cult. And on the Farm, there's no stigma on my babies. 124 00:07:36,038 --> 00:07:38,416 -You can tell Mom and Dad. -Tell them what? 125 00:07:38,499 --> 00:07:41,169 I don't know anything. Do they have names? 126 00:07:41,252 --> 00:07:42,503 Juniper and Dagwood. 127 00:07:43,463 --> 00:07:46,299 Oh, my God. Polly, please, okay? 128 00:07:46,382 --> 00:07:48,259 Mom and Dad hurt you, yes, 129 00:07:48,342 --> 00:07:52,513 but what you're doing right now is cruel, and selfish, and vindictive. 130 00:07:52,597 --> 00:07:55,224 I'm really sorry, Betty, but I gotta go. 131 00:07:56,434 --> 00:08:02,190 That's mine, by the way. The Farm probably doesn't have electricity, anyway. 132 00:08:08,112 --> 00:08:09,906 [pop music playing on headphones] 133 00:08:12,492 --> 00:08:15,495 ♪ Baby, I've been getting so lonely ♪ 134 00:08:15,578 --> 00:08:17,413 ♪ I feel like you're breaking me down ♪ 135 00:08:18,247 --> 00:08:19,165 Archie Andrews? 136 00:08:20,124 --> 00:08:22,502 I'm Special Agent Adams with the FBI. 137 00:08:23,753 --> 00:08:24,587 Hi. 138 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:27,006 Can we take a walk? 139 00:08:35,515 --> 00:08:38,142 [Adams] I always loved this park. Came here every weekend. 140 00:08:38,226 --> 00:08:41,354 Played ball with my dad, ran around with my dog. 141 00:08:41,437 --> 00:08:44,357 -You're from Riverdale? -I am. Born and raised. 142 00:08:44,857 --> 00:08:49,612 -That's why I was assigned this case. -What case? Why do you need to talk to me? 143 00:08:50,363 --> 00:08:52,240 How well do you know Hiram Lodge? 144 00:08:53,324 --> 00:08:54,534 I date his daughter. 145 00:08:55,076 --> 00:08:58,663 We believe Hiram Lodge is conducting criminal activity here in Riverdale 146 00:08:58,746 --> 00:09:00,331 with ties to organized crime. 147 00:09:00,414 --> 00:09:04,877 Between your relationship and your father's connections to Lodge Industries, 148 00:09:04,961 --> 00:09:08,923 you're in a unique position to help us take him down once and for all. 149 00:09:09,382 --> 00:09:12,718 -Mr. Lodge is a businessman. -Let's talk about that. 150 00:09:15,012 --> 00:09:17,932 A few months ago, one of Hiram's business associates came 151 00:09:18,015 --> 00:09:19,809 to visit with his family. 152 00:09:20,184 --> 00:09:21,018 The St. Clairs. 153 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:24,605 They were going to invest in Hiram's SoDale project, 154 00:09:24,689 --> 00:09:27,275 but for whatever reason, the deal fell through. 155 00:09:27,358 --> 00:09:30,820 The St. Clairs went back to New York, and their son, Nicholas, 156 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:35,491 was soon admitted to Columbia-Presbyterian with life-threatening injuries. 157 00:09:36,033 --> 00:09:38,744 -You think Mr. Lodge is responsible? -We do. 158 00:09:39,287 --> 00:09:41,914 -Veronica is my girlfriend. -And her father 159 00:09:41,998 --> 00:09:44,542 is an extremely dangerous man. 160 00:09:44,625 --> 00:09:47,420 -He's hurt people, maybe worse. -What do you expect? 161 00:09:47,503 --> 00:09:49,922 Find out what happened to Nick St. Clair. 162 00:09:50,006 --> 00:09:50,965 The truth. 163 00:09:52,550 --> 00:09:56,679 -Based on how you do on that assignment-- -I have not agreed to anything. 164 00:09:56,762 --> 00:09:59,849 Anyway, is this even legal, what you're asking me to do? 165 00:10:00,641 --> 00:10:03,936 -Don't you have to talk to my dad? -He's in business with Lodge. 166 00:10:04,020 --> 00:10:07,023 For all we know, he's part of Hiram's criminal activities. 167 00:10:07,106 --> 00:10:11,319 -Get real, my dad is not a part of this. -We don't know that, not for sure. 168 00:10:12,278 --> 00:10:15,114 Maybe if you helped us, we could be more certain. 169 00:10:16,949 --> 00:10:18,868 Look, I know it's a lot to take in. 170 00:10:21,245 --> 00:10:22,830 Think about it and call me. 171 00:10:31,547 --> 00:10:32,923 [door opens, then closes] 172 00:10:33,007 --> 00:10:36,260 Well, that is one mystery solved. 173 00:10:36,344 --> 00:10:40,514 -What? -Hiram and Hermione paid my hospital bill. 174 00:10:41,265 --> 00:10:44,560 -Dad, you can't accept that money. -I already did. 175 00:10:44,644 --> 00:10:48,981 Traded 20 percent of Andrews Construction to cover the 86 grand. A good deal. 176 00:10:49,065 --> 00:10:50,149 What? Dad, no. 177 00:10:50,691 --> 00:10:53,444 I can't take out another mortgage on the house. 178 00:10:53,527 --> 00:10:56,030 Lodges will let me buy it back in pieces. 179 00:10:56,113 --> 00:10:58,449 But that just puts us in deeper with them. 180 00:10:58,532 --> 00:11:01,202 They just bailed me out of a jam. What's the problem? 181 00:11:05,706 --> 00:11:09,543 [Alice] Mayor McCoy's obviously hiding something about this Southside debacle. 182 00:11:11,253 --> 00:11:14,465 -Sorry, what? -Schools don't just close overnight. 183 00:11:18,135 --> 00:11:20,513 -Mom, Polly... -Oh. Have you talked to her? 184 00:11:21,055 --> 00:11:22,765 I've left messages to make sure 185 00:11:22,848 --> 00:11:26,685 she has everything she needs and ask what color she wants the nursery. 186 00:11:27,436 --> 00:11:31,023 -I was wondering if you'd heard from her. -No, not in a while. 187 00:11:34,068 --> 00:11:38,114 "Mayor McCoy has deemed Southside High a public health hazard 188 00:11:38,197 --> 00:11:42,326 due to toxic fumes from the methamphetamine lab in the basement." 189 00:11:43,869 --> 00:11:46,288 There was no meth, just Jingle-Jangle. 190 00:11:46,372 --> 00:11:49,583 So, the worm turns, and it's back to Riverdale High, huh? 191 00:11:49,667 --> 00:11:54,171 -Something smells fishy. -Damn straight, something smells fishy. 192 00:11:54,713 --> 00:11:57,299 The real reason you don't wanna go back. 193 00:11:57,383 --> 00:11:58,592 What do you mean? 194 00:11:59,301 --> 00:12:00,344 [door bells jingle] 195 00:12:00,428 --> 00:12:02,513 Oh, she just walked through the door. 196 00:12:04,557 --> 00:12:05,975 [Betty] Thanks for meeting with me. 197 00:12:06,058 --> 00:12:07,393 [Jughead] Yeah, no problem. 198 00:12:07,476 --> 00:12:09,645 I was gonna reach out and clear the air 199 00:12:10,062 --> 00:12:14,442 before Dr. Beaker awkwardly pairs us up in chemistry or something. 200 00:12:14,525 --> 00:12:17,486 Actually, I wanted to meet because I need help. 201 00:12:20,156 --> 00:12:22,533 You remember that baby my mom put up for adoption? 202 00:12:22,616 --> 00:12:24,869 Long lost Cooper sibling? Yeah. 203 00:12:24,952 --> 00:12:28,372 I was hoping you'd put me in touch with your social worker 204 00:12:28,456 --> 00:12:31,375 to see if she can help me find him. 205 00:12:31,876 --> 00:12:37,631 Betty, of course I'll help, but why the sudden need for a brother? 206 00:12:40,509 --> 00:12:41,886 Polly had the twins. 207 00:12:43,220 --> 00:12:45,306 She didn't even call my mom to tell her. 208 00:12:46,015 --> 00:12:51,645 I know my mom's crazy, but she's also... really sad. 209 00:12:51,729 --> 00:12:56,358 So, maybe if she found her son, having him in our lives... 210 00:12:58,194 --> 00:13:01,655 -I'll send you Ms. Weiss' number. -Thank you, Jug. 211 00:13:01,739 --> 00:13:06,452 As for clearing the air, I'm happy you'll be back at Riverdale High. 212 00:13:09,914 --> 00:13:14,043 -[Archie] Thank you for inviting me up. -There's always room at our table. 213 00:13:14,126 --> 00:13:17,254 I wanted to say thanks for helping my dad. 214 00:13:17,338 --> 00:13:19,423 -We were happy to. -He'd do the same. 215 00:13:19,507 --> 00:13:23,719 In return though, I've put together a welcoming committee 216 00:13:23,802 --> 00:13:25,554 for tomorrow's arrivals, 217 00:13:25,638 --> 00:13:28,307 and I'm hoping you'll stand by my side, Archie. 218 00:13:29,099 --> 00:13:31,268 Yeah. Yeah, sure. 219 00:13:33,938 --> 00:13:37,024 Uh, Mr. and Mrs. Lodge, what about Southside High closing? 220 00:13:37,566 --> 00:13:41,070 It's close to the SoDale project. Isn't that bad for business? 221 00:13:41,153 --> 00:13:45,032 Drugs, gangs and violence. That's bad for business, Archie. 222 00:13:45,115 --> 00:13:46,200 Mm. 223 00:13:46,492 --> 00:13:49,453 So, investors like the St. Clairs are fine with it? 224 00:13:51,247 --> 00:13:54,041 Archie, um, the St. Clairs aren't investors anymore. 225 00:13:54,124 --> 00:13:55,209 Oh. 226 00:13:55,292 --> 00:13:59,421 -Not after what Nick did to Cheryl. -What happened? Did he get charged? 227 00:14:00,089 --> 00:14:04,802 We severed ties with the St. Clairs. Don't think we called after the accident. 228 00:14:04,885 --> 00:14:05,719 Accident? 229 00:14:06,095 --> 00:14:09,056 Nick St. Clair had an accident driving, um, in Vail. 230 00:14:09,848 --> 00:14:11,767 Or was it on the slopes? 231 00:14:12,476 --> 00:14:14,144 You know, I'm not sure. 232 00:14:17,147 --> 00:14:17,982 Is he...? 233 00:14:20,568 --> 00:14:21,610 Is he okay? 234 00:14:22,403 --> 00:14:24,321 Well, you know, from all reports, 235 00:14:24,405 --> 00:14:28,033 he's recovered enough to be back at, uh-- Was it Greenwich Prep? 236 00:14:28,117 --> 00:14:31,036 -[Hiram] Yep. -And may we never hear from him again. 237 00:14:31,537 --> 00:14:32,580 Mm. 238 00:14:44,967 --> 00:14:45,926 [school bell ringing] 239 00:14:46,010 --> 00:14:47,303 ["Hail, Hail, Rock and Roll" playing] 240 00:14:47,386 --> 00:14:49,179 ♪ Up in the morning and out to school ♪ 241 00:14:50,723 --> 00:14:52,641 ♪ The teacher is teaching The Golden Rule ♪ 242 00:14:54,393 --> 00:14:56,478 ♪ American history and practical math ♪ 243 00:14:58,147 --> 00:14:59,732 ♪ You studying hard and hoping to pass ♪ 244 00:14:59,815 --> 00:15:04,945 Friends. On behalf of the students and faculty here at Riverdale High, 245 00:15:05,029 --> 00:15:06,280 welcome to your new school. 246 00:15:06,363 --> 00:15:09,617 To ease this transition, they've set up a registration desk 247 00:15:09,700 --> 00:15:14,371 where you can get locker assignments, schedules and a list of extracurriculars. 248 00:15:14,455 --> 00:15:16,624 We encourage every one of you 249 00:15:16,707 --> 00:15:20,085 to drink deeply from the cup that is fair Riverdale. 250 00:15:20,669 --> 00:15:22,671 [Cheryl] Stand down, Eva Peron. 251 00:15:31,805 --> 00:15:34,183 There's the school spirit I so fondly remember. 252 00:15:39,980 --> 00:15:43,651 Cheryl, no one invited Fascist Barbie to the party. 253 00:15:43,734 --> 00:15:47,446 Wrong, Veronica. No one invited Southside scum to our school. 254 00:15:47,529 --> 00:15:48,822 Listen up, ragamuffins. 255 00:15:48,906 --> 00:15:52,159 I will not allow Riverdale High's GPA to suffer 256 00:15:52,242 --> 00:15:55,371 because of classrooms overcrowded with underachievers. 257 00:15:55,454 --> 00:16:00,292 So, please, find some other school to debase with your hardscrabble ways. 258 00:16:00,376 --> 00:16:03,253 Why don't you come over here and say that to my face? 259 00:16:03,337 --> 00:16:06,966 -Happily, Queen of the Buskers. -Okay, guys. Everyone. 260 00:16:07,508 --> 00:16:11,220 Can we put our Northside-Southside differences apart and start over? 261 00:16:11,303 --> 00:16:13,889 -A new slate? -You don't speak for the Bulldogs. 262 00:16:13,973 --> 00:16:18,394 I remind you, these greaser-snakes showed up at your place to kick your ass. 263 00:16:18,477 --> 00:16:20,187 Time to finish what we started. 264 00:16:20,270 --> 00:16:23,774 I am so over the toxic masculinity in this hallway right now. 265 00:16:23,857 --> 00:16:26,235 All right, enough pomp and circumstance. 266 00:16:26,777 --> 00:16:28,862 Everyone, let's get to class. Now. 267 00:16:34,493 --> 00:16:36,578 You traitors picked the wrong side. 268 00:16:38,455 --> 00:16:40,332 Nice to see you with Veronica. 269 00:16:42,626 --> 00:16:45,045 Especially considering that clandestine Christmas kiss 270 00:16:45,129 --> 00:16:46,755 between you and Betty Cooper. 271 00:16:47,881 --> 00:16:49,925 Care to reconsider your allegiance? 272 00:17:02,396 --> 00:17:03,230 [Archie] Cheryl. 273 00:17:05,482 --> 00:17:10,112 I was unsurprised and pleased to get your text suggesting this meeting, Archie. 274 00:17:10,195 --> 00:17:11,280 I'll keep it brief. 275 00:17:12,197 --> 00:17:16,035 If you don't convince Veronica to stand against the Southside rabble, 276 00:17:16,118 --> 00:17:18,537 I'll tell her I saw you kissing Betty Cooper. 277 00:17:18,620 --> 00:17:21,457 We were broken up, and so were Jughead and Betty. 278 00:17:22,374 --> 00:17:24,126 That's not why I texted you. 279 00:17:24,209 --> 00:17:27,880 Oh, Archie, do you really think you're going to outmaneuver me? 280 00:17:27,963 --> 00:17:29,590 I want to talk about Nick. 281 00:17:33,427 --> 00:17:34,386 What on earth for? 282 00:17:35,471 --> 00:17:38,682 Did you know that after he left, he got into an accident? 283 00:17:38,766 --> 00:17:42,811 -Like, a pretty bad car crash? -Forgive me if I don't shed any tears. 284 00:17:43,562 --> 00:17:46,857 I only wish Mother and I hadn't burned the check he gave us. 285 00:17:49,234 --> 00:17:52,029 You must've been thrilled, too, when you found out. 286 00:17:52,112 --> 00:17:54,573 After what Nick did to Veronica at his party. 287 00:17:55,074 --> 00:17:56,658 -What? -When he got physical. 288 00:17:57,951 --> 00:18:01,205 -What do you mean? -I mean, if Veronica hadn't slapped him, 289 00:18:01,580 --> 00:18:05,959 the same thing that happened to me might have happened to her. 290 00:18:08,462 --> 00:18:10,672 -I am going to murder him. -Archie... 291 00:18:12,424 --> 00:18:15,260 I genuinely thought you knew. 292 00:18:16,804 --> 00:18:19,389 It was Veronica's right to tell you or not. 293 00:18:21,183 --> 00:18:24,019 I'm sure there's a reason she kept it from you. 294 00:18:24,561 --> 00:18:27,314 Yeah, and I think I know what it is. 295 00:18:29,441 --> 00:18:34,696 As is typical, your brother's files were made public when he turned 18. 296 00:18:35,572 --> 00:18:39,868 His name is Charles Smith. After your mother gave birth, 297 00:18:39,952 --> 00:18:42,371 he entered, and stayed in, the foster system. 298 00:18:42,454 --> 00:18:45,290 -You mean he wasn't adopted? -Unfortunately, no. 299 00:18:45,833 --> 00:18:49,545 The last address we have for him is two towns over, in Centerville. 300 00:18:52,881 --> 00:18:56,135 I don't think we've properly met. Veronica Lodge. 301 00:18:56,218 --> 00:18:58,011 Of the Park Avenue Lodges. 302 00:18:59,555 --> 00:19:01,056 Toni Topaz. 303 00:19:01,140 --> 00:19:05,102 Oh, like the purple-colored gemstone. Love it. 304 00:19:05,185 --> 00:19:09,314 And I'm Josie McCoy, formerly of the Pussycats. 305 00:19:09,398 --> 00:19:11,525 Now just Josie. 306 00:19:12,067 --> 00:19:13,569 And this is Kevin. 307 00:19:15,529 --> 00:19:18,490 -What's your name? -Fogarty. Or you can call me Fangs. 308 00:19:19,074 --> 00:19:22,369 -Your last name's Keller, right? -How did you know that? 309 00:19:22,452 --> 00:19:25,622 Joaquin and I used to hang out. He talked about you all the time. 310 00:19:27,541 --> 00:19:29,960 You guys. Yes, you. Come with me. 311 00:19:30,919 --> 00:19:31,753 Now. 312 00:19:43,974 --> 00:19:47,436 Which of you defaced our school seal with this graffiti? 313 00:19:48,478 --> 00:19:52,733 This is what they do, Principal Weatherbee. They tag their turf. 314 00:19:52,816 --> 00:19:55,152 Reggie, could you be any more transparent? 315 00:19:56,320 --> 00:19:57,779 [Weatherbee] Effective immediately: 316 00:19:57,863 --> 00:20:01,241 No gang behavior of any kind will be tolerated in my school. 317 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:04,036 As of this moment, no more Serpent jackets. 318 00:20:04,119 --> 00:20:05,329 -What? -You're kidding. 319 00:20:05,412 --> 00:20:08,415 No more Serpent jackets. All tattoos are gonna be covered. 320 00:20:08,498 --> 00:20:13,295 Possession of any gang paraphernalia will lead to immediate suspension. 321 00:20:13,837 --> 00:20:14,671 Are we clear? 322 00:20:16,924 --> 00:20:17,966 That's all. 323 00:20:22,471 --> 00:20:23,805 Mom. Dad. 324 00:20:27,726 --> 00:20:29,353 Polly had the twins. 325 00:20:29,895 --> 00:20:31,980 -What? -I don't understand. 326 00:20:32,064 --> 00:20:35,192 -She... -I do. I understand. 327 00:20:35,275 --> 00:20:40,113 She didn't... Doesn't want us to be a part of the babies' lives. 328 00:20:43,450 --> 00:20:44,660 Isn't that right, Betty? 329 00:20:46,495 --> 00:20:49,373 Well, are they healthy? Is Polly all right? 330 00:20:49,456 --> 00:20:53,293 Yeah. She is. And they are. 331 00:20:56,421 --> 00:20:57,256 Good. 332 00:20:59,299 --> 00:21:00,550 There's something else. 333 00:21:01,093 --> 00:21:04,012 I did some digging, and I found an address... 334 00:21:05,389 --> 00:21:06,348 for your son, 335 00:21:07,182 --> 00:21:08,183 my brother. 336 00:21:09,059 --> 00:21:13,522 -His name's Charles... -Betty, what are you talking about? 337 00:21:13,605 --> 00:21:16,733 What? I thought it might help, now that Polly's-- 338 00:21:16,817 --> 00:21:20,195 No. This has nothing to do with Polly or you. 339 00:21:20,279 --> 00:21:23,156 -Okay, Hal-- -I did it for Mom, Dad. 340 00:21:25,617 --> 00:21:26,618 Mom? 341 00:21:29,746 --> 00:21:31,039 Your father's right. 342 00:21:37,170 --> 00:21:38,171 Okay. 343 00:21:38,714 --> 00:21:40,966 [Jughead] I can't believe you guys don't see it. 344 00:21:41,758 --> 00:21:43,343 Weatherbee is profiling us. 345 00:21:44,845 --> 00:21:49,558 Telling us what to wear. What's next? Brain implants controlling what we think? 346 00:21:49,641 --> 00:21:51,810 You sound like a conspiracy nut. 347 00:21:51,893 --> 00:21:54,104 -A school closed down. -A crappy school. 348 00:21:54,980 --> 00:21:58,317 Now we're at a better one, with a computer lab and textbooks. 349 00:21:58,400 --> 00:21:59,860 And toilets that flush. 350 00:21:59,943 --> 00:22:02,988 Getting transferred to Riverdale High is the best thing. 351 00:22:03,071 --> 00:22:04,072 Maybe ever. 352 00:22:04,156 --> 00:22:09,703 If I have to take off my jacket 8:30 to 3, Monday to Friday, hey, I'm down with that. 353 00:22:16,877 --> 00:22:19,504 My dad soundproofed this, so I could practice. 354 00:22:19,588 --> 00:22:21,506 Get back to it when this is over. 355 00:22:23,258 --> 00:22:25,302 -Said you had something for me? -Yeah. 356 00:22:27,054 --> 00:22:31,433 Nick was hurt badly in some accident in Vail, 357 00:22:31,516 --> 00:22:32,851 according to the Lodges. 358 00:22:34,603 --> 00:22:36,646 -But it may not be an accident. -What? 359 00:22:36,730 --> 00:22:39,816 Before I say anything else, I need assurance from you... 360 00:22:39,900 --> 00:22:44,154 that no matter what happens to Mr. Lodge, my dad is not gonna go to jail. 361 00:22:44,696 --> 00:22:46,323 I can protect your father. 362 00:22:48,116 --> 00:22:50,327 Nick assaulted Veronica. 363 00:22:51,411 --> 00:22:54,081 -If Mr. Lodge found out... -It'd give him a motive. 364 00:22:54,164 --> 00:22:56,833 Can you get confirmation from his daughter? 365 00:22:56,917 --> 00:23:00,796 No way, I'm not using Veronica. But I might be able to get to Nick. 366 00:23:01,338 --> 00:23:04,174 Smart. He's more likely to talk to you than me. 367 00:23:04,257 --> 00:23:08,178 But what if he tells Veronica I was asking about the accident? 368 00:23:08,261 --> 00:23:10,680 Or tells his parents and they tell Mr. Lodge? 369 00:23:11,306 --> 00:23:12,766 You need a Trojan horse. 370 00:23:13,725 --> 00:23:18,688 A cover story. A reason to see Nick that has nothing to do with the Lodges. 371 00:23:20,857 --> 00:23:25,070 -Can you think of anything? -Maybe, yeah. 372 00:23:26,655 --> 00:23:27,489 [knocking on door] 373 00:23:32,953 --> 00:23:33,954 What do you want? 374 00:23:34,037 --> 00:23:37,749 I can't stop thinking about what Nick did to Veronica. And to you. 375 00:23:38,250 --> 00:23:40,544 Do you want another check from Nick? 376 00:23:41,086 --> 00:23:45,757 I mean, of course I'd take it, but... I'm afraid the ship's sailed on that one. 377 00:23:45,841 --> 00:23:49,052 Really? Because I was thinking of going to see Nick. 378 00:23:49,136 --> 00:23:52,097 I could ask him for you, and I bet he'd give it to me. 379 00:23:53,932 --> 00:23:55,809 I need to borrow one of Jason's blazers. 380 00:24:05,735 --> 00:24:06,570 Mom? 381 00:24:09,906 --> 00:24:13,160 We can't tell your father, because he wouldn't support it... 382 00:24:14,286 --> 00:24:15,996 but I want to see him, Betty. 383 00:24:17,539 --> 00:24:18,748 I want to see my son. 384 00:24:24,629 --> 00:24:26,131 ♪ Oh ♪ 385 00:24:29,718 --> 00:24:31,094 ♪ Oh ♪ 386 00:24:35,056 --> 00:24:37,517 ♪ You bring the thunder Turn up the bass ♪ 387 00:24:37,601 --> 00:24:40,187 ♪ I'll take the first sip If you can keep up the pace ♪ 388 00:24:40,270 --> 00:24:41,646 ♪ Oh ♪ 389 00:24:45,984 --> 00:24:48,236 Oh, hey, guys. What's up? 390 00:24:52,115 --> 00:24:53,116 Take it off. 391 00:24:56,953 --> 00:25:00,081 Take off that jacket, rat boy. 392 00:25:00,957 --> 00:25:02,125 [sighs] 393 00:25:04,085 --> 00:25:08,131 Oh, Reggie, I don't think you know what this jacket means. 394 00:25:09,049 --> 00:25:12,052 Because you have no sense of honor, or history or loyalty. 395 00:25:12,135 --> 00:25:13,345 That's it. 396 00:25:13,428 --> 00:25:14,554 [grunting] 397 00:25:16,431 --> 00:25:18,350 -Get him. -[boy] Do it. 398 00:25:20,810 --> 00:25:22,103 Oh, my God. 399 00:25:23,897 --> 00:25:25,106 Mr. Weatherbee. 400 00:25:26,066 --> 00:25:28,068 You all have detention for fighting. 401 00:25:32,447 --> 00:25:34,991 But I made myself clear to you, Mr. Jones. 402 00:25:35,075 --> 00:25:37,369 Take off that jacket, or you're suspended. 403 00:25:37,452 --> 00:25:40,288 -Please, Jughead, just-- -I guess I'm suspended. 404 00:25:56,137 --> 00:25:59,766 Weatherbee told McCoy, who told us, integration is not going well. 405 00:25:59,849 --> 00:26:05,272 Reggie's just being Reggie, but he has made gang-wear a flashpoint. 406 00:26:05,814 --> 00:26:08,400 The Southsiders need to start looking the part. 407 00:26:09,067 --> 00:26:14,030 So, I propose a charitable donation, to help out the fashionably misguided. 408 00:26:16,866 --> 00:26:19,369 [siren wailing] 409 00:26:19,452 --> 00:26:21,288 [car horn honking] 410 00:26:21,871 --> 00:26:22,872 [door opens] 411 00:26:25,041 --> 00:26:25,875 Hi. 412 00:26:26,918 --> 00:26:29,879 Forty dollars a night for a single bed, 20 for a bunk. 413 00:26:29,963 --> 00:26:34,467 Oh, we're actually looking for someone. His name's Charles Smith. Do you know him? 414 00:26:36,594 --> 00:26:37,429 237. 415 00:26:43,601 --> 00:26:45,437 [car alarm blaring in distance] 416 00:26:59,326 --> 00:27:00,702 [laughter] 417 00:27:00,785 --> 00:27:02,620 [bottle clattering] 418 00:27:07,000 --> 00:27:08,626 [sighs] 419 00:27:10,503 --> 00:27:11,504 It's okay, Mom. 420 00:27:15,592 --> 00:27:16,426 [Chic] Come in. 421 00:27:22,724 --> 00:27:24,601 [Alice] Charles? Charles. 422 00:27:25,852 --> 00:27:27,187 My name's Alice Cooper. 423 00:27:28,730 --> 00:27:30,231 This is my daughter, Betty. 424 00:27:32,067 --> 00:27:35,528 -We're... I'm-- -I know who you are. 425 00:27:37,238 --> 00:27:39,949 The sisters gave me your address when I turned 18. 426 00:27:40,700 --> 00:27:42,035 When they kicked me out. 427 00:27:43,828 --> 00:27:45,121 I even went by your house. 428 00:27:47,999 --> 00:27:49,501 A nice place to grow up. 429 00:27:51,169 --> 00:27:53,922 You didn't want to come in? Meet us? 430 00:27:54,464 --> 00:27:57,133 You probably didn't want somebody like me around. 431 00:27:57,217 --> 00:28:00,387 -That's not true. -You're my sister. 432 00:28:02,889 --> 00:28:06,643 -Yeah. Yes. -You're lucky she wanted to keep you. 433 00:28:08,311 --> 00:28:09,854 -Charles, I-- -It's Chic. 434 00:28:10,688 --> 00:28:14,067 But how would you know that? You know what? Forget it. 435 00:28:14,150 --> 00:28:15,819 Go. I have a client on the way. 436 00:28:21,116 --> 00:28:23,159 -What work do you do? -For real? 437 00:28:24,786 --> 00:28:25,954 Fantasy fulfillment. 438 00:28:27,038 --> 00:28:28,456 Now, really. Go. 439 00:28:30,875 --> 00:28:31,709 Come on, Mom. 440 00:28:35,255 --> 00:28:37,173 [door opens, then closes] 441 00:28:45,974 --> 00:28:47,976 [sobbing] 442 00:29:00,530 --> 00:29:02,031 [men grunting on video game] 443 00:29:08,538 --> 00:29:10,123 You break that, you buy it. 444 00:29:12,375 --> 00:29:14,753 -How'd you know I was here? -Hog Eye called. 445 00:29:14,836 --> 00:29:16,296 -What's up, Hog Eye? -FP. 446 00:29:17,297 --> 00:29:19,132 Explain why you're not in school. 447 00:29:19,674 --> 00:29:23,928 Yes. Weatherbee has been disrespecting the Serpents. 448 00:29:24,387 --> 00:29:26,014 -He's been targeting us. -[sighs] 449 00:29:26,097 --> 00:29:27,891 He told us to take off our skins. 450 00:29:27,974 --> 00:29:31,519 [chuckles] You mean your jackets? Wear them after school. 451 00:29:31,603 --> 00:29:34,522 -A Serpent never sheds his skin. -I know the laws, boy. 452 00:29:36,858 --> 00:29:38,067 What's going on, Jug? 453 00:29:38,151 --> 00:29:40,111 -[sighs] -Really? 454 00:29:43,281 --> 00:29:46,993 At Southside High, we had a place. Yeah, it was crappy, 455 00:29:47,076 --> 00:29:48,286 but it was ours. 456 00:29:48,369 --> 00:29:50,663 We were a family. We had a home. 457 00:29:51,915 --> 00:29:52,749 I had a home. 458 00:29:53,625 --> 00:29:54,626 Yeah, I hear you. 459 00:29:56,961 --> 00:30:00,465 But getting arrested for truancy's not gonna help. Be smart. 460 00:30:01,674 --> 00:30:04,093 Serpents hibernate during the winter. 461 00:30:04,928 --> 00:30:09,140 Look at me. Think I like cleaning toilets? Shoveling slop? No. 462 00:30:09,849 --> 00:30:11,434 But it's what I gotta do. 463 00:30:11,518 --> 00:30:14,771 Going to Riverdale High, that's what you gotta do. 464 00:30:16,648 --> 00:30:20,902 So, lay low for a while, but you never stop being a Serpent. 465 00:30:26,825 --> 00:30:29,828 [door opens, then closes] 466 00:30:32,205 --> 00:30:33,081 [Archie] Hey, Nick. 467 00:30:34,207 --> 00:30:35,041 Nice dorm room. 468 00:30:38,127 --> 00:30:42,549 What are you doing here? And why are you wearing that blazer? 469 00:30:45,760 --> 00:30:49,556 You remember Cheryl Blossom? You wrote her a check covering damages. 470 00:30:50,098 --> 00:30:53,768 Well, that check got lost. So, you're gonna write it again. 471 00:30:54,853 --> 00:30:56,354 Right now. For double. 472 00:30:57,647 --> 00:30:59,816 That's it? Money? 473 00:31:01,442 --> 00:31:03,820 Checkbook's in the desk. [chuckles] 474 00:31:09,701 --> 00:31:11,703 You got hurt bad. How'd that happen? 475 00:31:12,704 --> 00:31:14,706 -Ski accident. -Ski accident? 476 00:31:15,707 --> 00:31:20,920 Wow. You must really suck at skiing. So, you wiped out and snapped both your legs? 477 00:31:22,630 --> 00:31:25,550 Yeah, I wiped out on the slopes. What the hell do you care? 478 00:31:28,219 --> 00:31:31,306 -I don't care. I'm just curious. -[breathes deeply] 479 00:31:31,806 --> 00:31:36,519 It's weird. You come to Riverdale, act like a jackass, try to rape Cheryl, 480 00:31:36,603 --> 00:31:40,690 blow up some deal between the Lodges and your folks, and skip back to Vail? 481 00:31:40,773 --> 00:31:44,527 For some little ski weekend? I don't know, that seems weird. 482 00:31:46,779 --> 00:31:48,281 You're not here for Cheryl. 483 00:31:50,450 --> 00:31:51,451 Yes, I am. 484 00:31:52,744 --> 00:31:55,496 I'm here to get what you owe her, you scumbag. 485 00:31:55,580 --> 00:31:58,416 I don't even remember you being friends with Cheryl. 486 00:31:58,499 --> 00:32:02,086 -Probably because you were high, Nick. -Why are you really here? 487 00:32:03,838 --> 00:32:04,672 For Ronnie? 488 00:32:06,841 --> 00:32:11,012 Payback for what you did to Cheryl... and Veronica. 489 00:32:11,095 --> 00:32:14,307 Payback? No. No, you know what I think? 490 00:32:15,516 --> 00:32:17,352 I think you're a small-town hick 491 00:32:17,435 --> 00:32:21,189 who's realizing how deep into shark-infested waters he really is. 492 00:32:22,857 --> 00:32:27,236 Careful. When Veronica Lodge smells blood, she'll turn on you, too. 493 00:32:46,673 --> 00:32:48,925 What the hell? Guys? 494 00:32:51,844 --> 00:32:53,680 Weatherbee gave them to us. 495 00:32:54,013 --> 00:32:56,849 Said he understood that not every Southside student 496 00:32:56,933 --> 00:33:00,853 had the means to purchase Riverdale High-acceptable clothes. 497 00:33:01,729 --> 00:33:03,940 He thinks this will help us fit in. 498 00:33:04,023 --> 00:33:06,150 -Where's Fogarty? -He wouldn't wear it. 499 00:33:06,234 --> 00:33:07,902 So, they suspended him. 500 00:33:07,986 --> 00:33:10,863 So our choices are conform or be cast out. 501 00:33:10,947 --> 00:33:11,823 Yeah. 502 00:33:14,909 --> 00:33:15,952 [scoffs] 503 00:33:17,453 --> 00:33:22,959 [Veronica] "FYI, your insane boyfriend just ambushed me in my dorm room. 504 00:33:23,042 --> 00:33:26,254 He broke my nose and was foaming at the mouth. 505 00:33:26,337 --> 00:33:29,048 -Hope you've had your shots." -I can explain that. 506 00:33:29,132 --> 00:33:33,845 By all means, Archie, I would love to hear why you went to New York behind my back 507 00:33:34,554 --> 00:33:36,723 and attacked Nick St. Clair. 508 00:33:36,806 --> 00:33:40,435 I wanted to beat him after what he did to you after that party. 509 00:33:40,977 --> 00:33:43,938 Who told you about that? The only people that know 510 00:33:44,022 --> 00:33:46,607 -are me, Nick, and-- -[Cheryl] I did. 511 00:33:48,484 --> 00:33:52,572 I told him. I told Archie the truth about that staph-infection for a human. 512 00:33:53,573 --> 00:33:56,117 And I convinced him to pay Nick a visit. 513 00:33:56,200 --> 00:33:59,078 -Cheryl, why would you do that? -Classic shakedown. 514 00:34:00,038 --> 00:34:03,750 I wanted money. Archie convinced Nick reparations were in order. 515 00:34:05,835 --> 00:34:10,089 My only regret is that I betrayed your confidence, Veronica. 516 00:34:11,632 --> 00:34:14,260 And for that, I'm sorry. 517 00:34:18,514 --> 00:34:19,348 Hey... 518 00:34:22,101 --> 00:34:23,102 I'm sorry, too. 519 00:34:24,062 --> 00:34:25,313 I should've told you. 520 00:34:57,220 --> 00:34:58,304 [men grunting] 521 00:35:00,973 --> 00:35:01,808 Hey. 522 00:35:03,184 --> 00:35:04,352 -Let go of him. -[groans] 523 00:35:05,520 --> 00:35:07,480 I said, let go of my brother. 524 00:35:07,563 --> 00:35:08,481 [screams] 525 00:35:09,023 --> 00:35:10,233 Come on. 526 00:35:10,316 --> 00:35:11,609 [yelling and groaning] 527 00:35:18,825 --> 00:35:20,284 Something's off with you. 528 00:35:20,868 --> 00:35:21,702 Huh? 529 00:35:21,786 --> 00:35:25,248 Call it girlfriend's intuition, but you're hiding something. 530 00:35:28,126 --> 00:35:30,503 I wanted revenge for what Nick did to you... 531 00:35:31,212 --> 00:35:32,880 That's true, okay? I swear. 532 00:35:36,384 --> 00:35:38,928 -But there is one thing I left out. -I knew it. 533 00:35:39,720 --> 00:35:40,680 What? 534 00:35:42,515 --> 00:35:45,184 The reason I visited Nick in the first place... 535 00:35:49,147 --> 00:35:50,773 Cheryl was blackmailing me. 536 00:35:51,691 --> 00:35:53,484 Pardonne-moi , blackmailing you? 537 00:35:54,026 --> 00:35:56,320 -How? -On the night of the Black Hood... 538 00:35:57,738 --> 00:35:58,573 Cheryl saw... 539 00:36:02,535 --> 00:36:04,120 Cheryl saw me and Betty kiss. 540 00:36:05,037 --> 00:36:08,082 What? When, why and how? 541 00:36:08,166 --> 00:36:10,877 It was after you dumped me. Jughead dumped Betty. 542 00:36:10,960 --> 00:36:14,505 Nana Rose told this story about Betty's grandfather. It happened. 543 00:36:14,589 --> 00:36:17,508 You and Betty... kissed? 544 00:36:17,592 --> 00:36:19,927 It was that crazy night, Ronnie. 545 00:36:20,011 --> 00:36:23,764 Literally 40 minutes later, the Black Hood was burying me alive. 546 00:36:26,684 --> 00:36:30,229 You and Betty... kissed. 547 00:36:31,147 --> 00:36:35,526 We haven't talked about it since. I don't think we'll ever talk about it. 548 00:36:48,539 --> 00:36:49,373 It's okay. 549 00:36:51,042 --> 00:36:52,251 Do you know why? 550 00:36:52,335 --> 00:36:53,920 Because I believe you. 551 00:36:54,003 --> 00:36:57,840 You're being honest with me. That's more important than a single... 552 00:36:59,258 --> 00:37:01,010 "my life is in danger" kiss. 553 00:37:02,595 --> 00:37:03,971 I love you, Ronnie. 554 00:37:05,431 --> 00:37:06,515 I love you, too. 555 00:37:15,566 --> 00:37:17,109 Mom? Dad? I need help. 556 00:37:17,193 --> 00:37:18,778 Betty, what happened? 557 00:37:18,861 --> 00:37:20,863 [inaudible dialogue] 558 00:37:40,633 --> 00:37:44,178 Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the Swords and Serpents Club. 559 00:37:44,262 --> 00:37:49,267 -Which is what, exactly? -Like I told Fogarty to lure him back... 560 00:37:49,350 --> 00:37:54,146 We are a gaming group, sanctioned by Mr. Weatherbee, himself. 561 00:37:54,230 --> 00:37:56,148 Where like-minded students can meet 562 00:37:56,232 --> 00:37:59,735 and concoct world-building, role-playing scenarios, 563 00:37:59,819 --> 00:38:05,283 inhabiting fantastical heroes and dispatching mythological creatures. 564 00:38:05,366 --> 00:38:07,243 [chuckles] No, but really. 565 00:38:07,326 --> 00:38:09,704 It's a club. For us. 566 00:38:11,247 --> 00:38:16,294 A safe haven where we can be Serpents, in school hours, under everyone's noses. 567 00:38:16,377 --> 00:38:17,712 We won't shed our skins. 568 00:38:20,715 --> 00:38:23,050 We're lying low, in the tall grass. 569 00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:28,264 I've solved all our problems, Mommy. 570 00:38:32,393 --> 00:38:35,146 Blood money from the St. Clairs. And this time, 571 00:38:35,229 --> 00:38:38,899 you have my blessing to deposit it in a bank, not in the fireplace. 572 00:38:40,693 --> 00:38:44,238 Aren't you glad? Your days of being a courtesan are over. 573 00:38:45,740 --> 00:38:49,785 Mommy, I said you can stop. 574 00:38:50,661 --> 00:38:52,079 Oh, but Cheryl... 575 00:38:54,498 --> 00:38:56,042 Now, why would I stop... 576 00:38:58,044 --> 00:39:00,296 when I'm having such a good time? 577 00:39:07,803 --> 00:39:10,306 I know there's a lot to discuss and sort out. 578 00:39:11,599 --> 00:39:13,809 But for now, try to get some rest, okay? 579 00:39:21,567 --> 00:39:22,568 Good night, Alice. 580 00:39:23,486 --> 00:39:26,405 -Good night, Hal. -Good night, Chic. 581 00:39:27,365 --> 00:39:28,449 You'll be safe here. 582 00:39:49,929 --> 00:39:53,724 Why didn't you say anything... about what happened with you and Nick? 583 00:39:54,600 --> 00:39:55,935 I felt foolish. 584 00:39:58,020 --> 00:40:00,398 For not seeing him for what he really was. 585 00:40:02,691 --> 00:40:04,610 Did you tell anyone besides Cheryl? 586 00:40:08,447 --> 00:40:10,282 Kevin, but that's it. 587 00:40:22,294 --> 00:40:24,338 [Archie] I asked for protection for my father. 588 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:28,968 I want it for Veronica, too. I don't want her hurt or in trouble. 589 00:40:29,051 --> 00:40:32,638 Help us, and she and your father are both off-limits. 590 00:40:32,721 --> 00:40:34,640 -Protected. -I want that in writing. 591 00:40:34,723 --> 00:40:35,808 Absolutely. 592 00:40:35,891 --> 00:40:38,894 You can't get emotional again, like you did with Nick. 593 00:40:38,978 --> 00:40:41,814 -You get emotional, you get sloppy. -One more thing. 594 00:40:43,357 --> 00:40:46,569 If you've followed me around, you must know about the Black Hood. 595 00:40:47,111 --> 00:40:48,779 I do. Nice job. 596 00:40:49,280 --> 00:40:54,535 In your expert opinion, Agent Adams, do you think we got the right guy? 597 00:40:56,662 --> 00:40:58,706 I haven't told anyone about this... 598 00:41:00,332 --> 00:41:01,917 but I'm not so sure we did. 599 00:41:04,086 --> 00:41:07,965 [Jughead] And so, Archie, always trying to do the good, noble thing, 600 00:41:08,048 --> 00:41:10,593 took another step further into darkness. 601 00:41:20,478 --> 00:41:23,689 And Betty, the girl next door, 602 00:41:23,772 --> 00:41:26,150 had no sooner vanquished one monster... 603 00:41:39,872 --> 00:41:43,459 than she'd perhaps let another one into her family's lives.