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Sugar. Honey, honey.

You're my candy girl.

You got me wanting you.

When I kissed you, girl, I knew how sweet a kiss would be.

Oh, yeah.

Mr.

Weatherby, we're late.

One moment, Miss Grundy.

Mr. Weatherby. It's Veronica Lodge.

No, it's not a bad connection.

I'm calling from Paris.

Paris.

Paris, Mr. Weatherby.

You know, the one in France.

France, Mr. Weatherby.

It doesn't matter where I am.

I'm calling about the reunion.

Will Archie be there?

Archie Andrews.

Of course I'll hold.

Well, that's the last bell we'll hear for two months.

Everyone have a wonderful summer.

Gonna miss you.

Play hard.

Try and remember, Miss Cooper.

Hey.

Honey, you're early.

Okay, the gas tank is full, suitcases are packed, and if you'll drive, I'll

get all my paperwork out of the way.

Well. Almost all of it? I can't wait for you to meet everyone.

Especially Archie.

I know, it's insecure, but I just don't like old boyfriends.

Well, Archie's not an old boyfriend.

He's... It's hard to explain.

He is.

Wonderful.

Thank you, Mr. Weatherby.

Smithers, were you ever tempted to go back to your first love?

No, madam, but only because I married her.

Most of us weren't that smart.

Book me on the first Concord to Riverdale.

I don't believe the Concord flies to Riverdale, madam.

We'll have to talk to Daddy about that.

Yes, madam.

I love it.

New job, new look.

Don't wear it to the reunion, hon. Save it for Monday.

You ready for city life?

Four long days and one little trial, then it's goodbye, Riverdale.

Hello, two-bedroom, two-bath with park view.

Can't wait.

I categorize the boxes for you. Green stickers get moved, and orange stickers

go straight to the Salvation Army.

Okay. Bye. Bye. Bye.

City jacket?

No, I love this jacket.

And my mother's toaster. No, look, look, Pam. Pam, we got to keep this. This is a

collector's item.

It started a fire.

It's a small fire.

And all my belts.

Gee, can't we just throw out the ugly ones? Belts are utilitarian. Suspenders

are a statement. Everyone at Gibson Cratchit Law wears suspenders.

You don't.

Look.

Soon.

You sure you don't want to stay

for the reunion?

What do they want to see?

I just stand there nodding and smiling.

You want to know what I found out at my high school reunion?

What? Absolutely nothing.

I'll keep the department warm for you.

I'll miss you.

Till Monday.

And?

I'll call three times a day. And?

Gibson, Cratchit, and Andrews. You just wait.

Oh, Moose. Moose, now just take it easy.

Archie's all out on Lyman today.

He must be nervous about seeing Betty and Veronica.

Not when he's got getting married to be nervous about.

You know, I hate when guys complain about getting married.

Me too.

When they complain about being married, and about their kids, and about their

divorce. Which they could have avoided if they didn't complain in the first

place. Well, I'm sure Veronica barely remembers me. And Betty, well...

Betty's still looking for someone as sweet as she is. Of course, nobody is.

You know, Archie always had a soft spot for those two.

I guess nothing changes.

Well, that's where you're wrong, Lou.

See, some things do change.

It's not so much the world that's bothering me today, although it's

rotting as we speak. It's my personal life.

Never play poker with your wife.

Because it could encourage competition over communication.

Because she could win.

My ex-wife beat me every time.

It wasn't a marriage, no.

It was a six-year hand, and I was out bluffed.

Hmm.

Yeah, now she's getting remarried, and I get Jordan.

I love him, but he's wild.

Lack of a strong father figure, I guess. Not that I missed a single weekend.

And I know he loves me, too.

intellectually, but we don't have a real relationship.

I'm scared stiff.

Sorry, Doctor, but there's a Mr. Weatherby on the line demanding to know

if someone named Jughead is coming to a reunion.

Uh, tell Mr. Weatherby I'll be there.

Well, I'm sorry our time's up for today. Oh, was there something you wanted to

discuss? No, Doc. Hearing your problems always makes my life seem much better.

Well, I didn't go to medical school for nothing.

Okay.

Huh.

So, what should we talk about?

I don't know, Dad.

We've got to get our interpersonal communication going.

Pick a topic, anything.

I don't know, Dad.

Aren't there certain, like, questions you'd like to ask me, maybe? And

don't say, I don't know, Dad.

What you holding?

Oh, me? Well, I've got three aces.

Full house.

Good.

Pitch on. Meal break.

Yo,

Kiki.

Pitch on and I are forming a metal band.

You better get your autograph while they're cheap.

And while we're still giving them to geeks like you. Yeah, I was in a band

before you guys even existed.

But you do have one advantage.

And what's that?

Well, you see, we had to buy drums. Now, you can just hit your heads to get that

deep, hollow sound.

Hmm. You better try selling that stuff to somebody dumb enough to buy it.

Oh, look at you and your... suit.

You can't wait to get out of our little town, can you? I can't wait to get out

in the world.

You know, rumor has it lots of things are happening out there.

Archie, the only thing worth giving a hoot about happens in here.

Oh, Pop.

You know, Pops, these guys are eating you out of house and home. And you guys

didn't. What's good for the kids is good for Pops.

Concorde. Archie Andrews.

You may think you're all wise from the weight of the world, but everyone knows

the Concorde doesn't fly to Riverdale.

Hey,

Arch.

Did I see you in a beamer the other day?

Yeah, my fiancée's.

Oh, I should have known.

Hey, why don't you come on down to downtown Reggie's Motors? I'll pick you

up on something flashy.

You'll be making some bucks.

Soon?

Hey, I'll even finance you.

At 20%. Hey, only a fool gives money away, right?

Well, you're the one who'd know about that, Reggie.

You betcha.

Archie, Reggie and I have some business to discuss.

It's been some time since we spoke.

Miss me?

I find even the slightest contact painful.

My sixth driver this year as our country decays, it becomes ever harder to find

good help.

Yeah, I guess they just don't realize how lucky they are to be working for a

man like you. You are a mosquito, Archie.

Inconsequential, but capable of a low, annoying buzz.

You're a lightweight, a thimp, a piece of white bread.

In the past, you were unable to pollute Veronica with your mediocrity. I intend

to keep it that way.

You will see her only as necessitated by reunion functions. You will not attempt

to pursue her, to foist your charms on her, to... Whoa, whoa, whoa.

Fuck. I'm engaged.

Veronica's an old friend. I'm looking forward to seeing her, and that's it.

Not that it's any of your business.

Everything in Riverdale is my business.

Well, I'm glad we had this little chat.

what a town

How'd you get in here, kid?

Come here, you little hoodlum.

So if I get my hands on you...

How are you?

Say hello to your Uncle Archie.

He's not my uncle.

Oh, that's okay. Just call me Archie.

Super dumb name.

Yeah, maybe.

But it's not half as dumb as Jughead Jr.

You call me that again and something really bad will happen.

Takes after his mom, huh?

I tried to keep in touch.

Yeah, me too.

So, uh... How are you?

Well, I'm, uh, not great at all.

I'm horrible. Arch, I'm really lonely.

I'm sure this is temporary.

And I'm phobic. I can't look at a woman without seeing my ex-wife.

You'll get over that.

And I'm a stranger to my own son, who's actually, he's not a bad kid, as long as

you don't mind living through the really violent outtakes of the exorcist.

Should look good.

Veronica's kicking off the weekend with a luncheon tea for all of her friends.

You never drank tea in high school.

I never drank anything in high school.

Whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa. Don't plug that toaster in.

Why? I'll handle this.

Jordan, do not plug in that toaster.

I'm sure the burn marks will wash off the ceiling.

No problem.

I think maybe you should put on another tie.

Everything's packed.

You know, there might be just enough material to make a bow tie.

There's a flower arrangement on each table.

Keep the champagne fountain full. Do you have enough ice?

Great.

Bye!

Look what you did with your hair.

I cut it myself.

Don't tell me you made that dress.

Oh, this is just something I got on sale.

Where did you get yours?

Oh. Armani, Versace.

I mean, who can keep track?

Coming?

Jughead?

He gets like this.

Dad, car's on fire. He'll be burned to a crisp.

Nuclear war, Dad. Your flesh is gonna melt off.

What a cute little boy.

I just remembered.

Big Ethel.

Big what?

Ethel had a crush on your father, and she wasn't terribly attractive.

The woman lurked behind every corner. She was relentless.

Dad's afraid of women.

Yeah, women, sure. Yeah, women and Big Ethel. Are you ready?

Let's do it.

You got my card, right?

Hey, Reg.

Ouch.

That looks way out of a line. You stay away from me, you big creep.

So, are we okay about Archie?

Ronnie, I'm in love with Robert.

Just checking.

Jordanette, I'm in trouble.

Got any food back at your house?

I got the prom tickets today.

If I take Betty, Veronica will hate me and never talk to me again.

If I take Veronica, Betty will be crushed.

And hate you and never talk to you again.

Jughead, help me come up with a plan or something.

Let me think.

Hmm.

Got me. This one's a stumper.

Hey, if it's any consolation, 15 years from now, this will seem like a real

minor problem.

Long time.

Fantastic.

Ronnie.

Robert Miller.

Call me Bob.

Bob?

Hi. Jughead.

Waka waka. And this is Jughead Jr.

Little rascal.

The hot 80s thing was spending a lot of time you didn't have getting in shape.

But for the 90s, you'll be spending a lot of money you don't have on luxury

cars. You'll see.

Excuse me.

Oh, it was Grundy.

You look even more beautiful than usual.

Get your elbows off the table.

Imagine I tried.

in the city, but it wasn't for us.

The last straw was a parking ticket.

I go to court and I ask the judge, why'd I get a ticket?

I've been parking there for three months.

The judge asked me if I read the sign.

So I say, the sign said, fine for parking.

So I parked there.

So writing didn't work out, and I moved to Midvale and started teaching second

grade.

The pay's not great, but the kids are.

I can't wait till I start having my own.

We're in negotiation on that.

Hi. Hi.

So, how do I look?

You want a professional opinion?

Sure. You look terrific. That'll be $120.

I've been taking care of business for Daddy overseas.

Trying to learn the languages.

Enough about me.

What have you been doing?

Oh, not much.

Until Monday morning.

And I'm finally kissing this town goodbye.

Really? Yeah, next week I'll be working for the biggest law firm in the city.

And I'm moving in with my fiancé.

Your fiancé?

Miss Grumby? A tote?

I consider you all living proof that common sense can be pounded into young

people's heads.

I have so much planned.

Picnics, field trips, a concert.

That's right, a concert. At the party Sunday night, we're having the greatest

band in Riverdale High history, the Archies.

You're Moose's son, aren't you?

He certainly is.

I'm Jordan.

Max. I'll let you two bond.

Betcha I can think of worse things to do to Archie than you can.

Cool.

What a place, right?

Always has been.

What a hostess.

Reminds me of that hot little number I picked up in a museum.

It was before I met Betty, of course.

Of course.

Hey, don't get me wrong.

Betty's best thing that ever happened to me.

We were even talking about getting married.

But you know how it is.

How exactly is it, Bob?

It's kind of hard for a guy like me to think about getting married without

getting... nervous.

You should have heard this Robert-call-me-Bob guy.

Gotta talk to Betty.

Compensational denial, Arch.

It's not just Betty's welfare you're worried about.

Uncle Archie? Yeah? Can I actually go over?

We'll have a pajama party from hell.

That means yes.

I'll go tell my dad.

Now look, if...

Andrews, you should have told me. Look at the resemblance.

Oh, no, no, no. He's not... Shame, Andrews. You didn't even tell me you

were married.

I'm not married, Mr. Weatherby. Shame,

Andrews. Shame.

I never forgot you, Archie.

I can mend this for you. Oh.

Maybe later.

Maybe tonight.

Then it's a date.

Strike one.

Jughead.

Betty is crazy glued at the hip to this guy now.

How can I get her alone?

Archie, forget the blonde stuff.

Veronica's a ticket.

Arch, if you want to be with Betty, maybe Jordy and I should take Robert on

a little tour of Riverdale.

That was a dirty trick.

It's the only way I could get you away from Robert.

I don't want to be away from Robert.

So, where'd you meet him?

In a museum.

A museum?

Yes, Archie, a museum. Is there something wrong with that?

No, no, of course not. What could possibly be wrong with that?

I was staring at a Picasso, and I looked up, and Robert was staring at me.

Finally, he came over and asked me what was I doing for the rest of my life.

He didn't.

He did.

Archie, what's the problem?

Robert.

He pushes you around. He's too fake. For God's sake, Betty, he's an MBA.

And your suit looks just like his.

Are you angry I'm dating someone like you?

Like me?

Like me? Gee, Betty.

I think you're judging his book by its cover. And if I were you, I'd catch up

on my reading.

Here, my latest story.

I didn't know you wanted to be a writer.

I want to be both, a writer and a teacher.

It was a beautiful, sunny day for the Easter egg, huh?

Well?

It's... it's really sweet.

That's what the publishers say. Too sweet.

But I'm not giving up. I have something to say.

I just don't know what it is yet.

Guess what I found.

God,

how many times do we sit right here in this booth?

Say, you remember the time that we helped Pops paint the store?

Yes, and when Mr. Weatherby caught us cutting class at the amusement park.

Oh, yeah, yeah. I talked to her going up on the roller coaster with us. She

wouldn't speak to me for weeks.

Remember the night of the storm?

When we got stuck and we

couldn't get home till morning and our parents thought that we...

But we didn't.

We did.

I can't believe that you don't remember.

Archie, I'm sure I'd remember if we...

Archie.

Oh, boy, it was a long time ago.

Hey, babe, what do you say you... Yeah, come sign for some gas, pal.

Please.

You can't do this to me. Reggie, wait.

Reggie's evicting me. He's expanding that thing.

He can't do that. Yes, he can. He owns the building.

I can't do that.

I got a lot.

Driving around your hometown?

Oh, well, see, Jughead has a notoriously bad sense of direction.

Get a compass.

Okay.

Hey, was that teamwork or what?

I don't know.

Sure I can do it.

Legal as an 18-year-old.

Reggie, Reggie, Pop's kept that place for us so we'd have a place to eat and

talk and grow up.

We did.

You grew up, I grew up, and I'm kicking him out.

Only you're still playing the patsy arts just like high school, giving everybody

else the break and not getting any.

Look, don't get me wrong, but if you want to get the finer things out of

life... You've got to put this knee-jerk, goody-goody act to bed.

Wrong, Reggie. I changed.

I changed plenty. But you, you've just gotten worse. You're leaving. What do

you care?

Because I have a heart.

Don't you have any feelings?

Okay.

I'll make you a deal.

You ask Pop how much it's going to cost him to set up a new place.

And I'll write him a check.

We're old times people.

Reggie.

You can't buy old times or a clean conscience.

What can I say? I'm tortured.

Sir,

Reggie Mantle here.

Listen, sir, we're going to have a little problem with the health club

expansion.

I had to offer some moving expenses.

Uh, yes, sir, I know. I understand it's your money.

But you see, I'm under, uh, community pressure.

From whom?

Archie Andrews, sir.

Strike.

Yeah. Jordy.

It's okay.

Hi, guys.

Can we go to bed now?

Yeah, sure.

That's the first time he asked to go to bed.

I guess it is kind of dated.

You know, Jughead, something really weird happened this afternoon.

I was with Betty, and... You found yourself incredibly attracted to her?

How'd you know?

Well, it's a typical regression construct.

You'd feel the same way about Veronica, except she changed more than Betty since

high school. But it's divergent thinking. It's irrelevant.

It's the past, Arch.

Well, we were blissfully ignorant.

Then we graduated.

God, I wish we hadn't done that.

You know,

I spent my entire life trying to do what's right. You know what I ended up

with?

Zilch. Spent all my time trying to figure out which woman I really loved

and what love really was, and all I ever got for it were a couple of letters from

Betty and Veronica and then nothing.

Forget it, Jug.

Forget it.

I am finally going to do what's right for me.

I am going to get out of this town, and I am going to do something for myself.

Wow.

Well,

to me, deep down inside, you're still the same old Arch.

Something I, for one, am pretty thankful for.

But you just said that the past was irrelevant. You're contradicting

yourself. Of course I am. I'm a psychiatrist.

That's my gig.

I'm sorry our time's up for today.

Yeah.

Yeah.

No, honey, it's been great seeing everybody. Yeah, and... Why, that

little...

Well, anyway... Honey, I've been rethinking the whole silver pattern

situation. And I really want something more simple.

Dreamlike, classic.

Something more a la George Jensen in the book to the Tiffany. Hello, Archie.

Gotta call you back.

Honey? Archie?

Veronica.

I can't do this.

Oh, Ronnie.

I don't think you...

Came by to mend my shirt, if you know what I mean.

You think I'm trying to seduce you?

Well, yeah.

You do catch on quick.

Ronnie, I have a fiancé.

Don't worry, I've had 13.

No, no, no, no, no, no. Okay, all right, look, look, look.

Oh, boy. Let's say that you and I were married. Now, how would you

feel if I did this?

Wonderful.

I think married couples should make love as often as possible.

Hold that thought.

Now we're getting somewhere.

Where

do

you want to go now?

Down!

You think this is some kind of one-night stand for me?

You're wrong.

Fifteen years ago, I was too young and afraid to admit it.

I was in love with you then, and I'm in love with you now.

Ronnie, I don't know what to say. I'm really flattered, but I'm still engaged.

Can she understand you one-tenth of the way we understand each other? I mean,

doesn't that mean anything to you?

Don't I?

Ronnie, you mean a lot to me, but... But?

Ronnie!

Ronnie, I'm trying to keep what we had.

I'm not forgetting.

No one ever falls in love like their first time, but it can't ever be that

way again.

Everything has changed.

And even if I wasn't engaged, would it really work? I mean, how many times have

you been married?

In base ten.

In base ten?

Three or so.

Or so?

Okay, four.

Okay, see, I don't want to be number five. I don't want to be number

anything.

Do you really want to chalk me up as another conquest?

Or, or, do you want me to be what you'll always be to me?

Something special.

Am I really special to you?

Now and always.

Archie, I know I come on strong.

It's the way I know how to deal with men.

I guess it's a handicap.

But as far as handicaps go, it's not too bad, right?

What a dork.

Strike three.

I told him once to stay away from her.

Now I need you to be more convincing.

You don't want him to see her again? Never.

Yes, sir.

Well, apart from the jello in my bed, just fine.

Jordan. No, no, no, it's okay.

Because when I got the jello off my feet, I just put it right back in the

bowl.

Moving expenses.

Forty years I'm here. Forty years. You kids come and go, but I've stayed.

This place means a lot to me, Pops. So do you. How much can we mean to you now

that you're leaving?

Oh, I'm sorry, Archie. I didn't mean that.

Don't apologize, Pops, and don't panic.

Now, we'll go through the lease, all the documents. We'll develop a plan of

attack.

I'm going to be your lawyer, Pops, if you'll have me.

That's the way it is.

You give the kids everything you can, and when they grow up, they give it

back.

Oh, Archie, the 40 years are worth every second.

Ha ha ha.

I went to see Archie last night.

You decided what you're wearing to the prom yet?

I've narrowed it down to 15 outfits.

Let's just get it out in the open.

We're both wondering who Archie's going to ask, right?

If he asks you, I promise I won't be mad or anything.

Same here.

As a matter of fact, I really don't care who he asks.

Really?

Why should I?

I'm marrying a tall, dark, handsome Frenchman.

How romantic.

We'll live in Paris and... Archie!

Why are you telling me this?

Fair play.

I'm not going to pursue him anymore.

You can do what you like.

I'm not going to do anything.

Is that simple for you?

Of course.

Pop's eviction sounds lawful, Judge Brown, but I'm going to find a zoning

law. Anything. It's a matter of principle.

I've never seen you so passionate.

You have another side to you, Mr. Andrews.

Makes me wish you were using your talents to a better end.

Well, Your Honor, I will be.

I'm moving to a big firm in the city.

Where I'm sure you'll be defending lots of big criminals.

But I still can't open court on a Saturday.

Your Honor, I'm going to find a way to make you.

The president. Something.

As I would expect.

I had something to say to you.

As a friend.

What were you doing with Veronica last night? You're engaged.

Nothing happened.

And I'm supposed to believe that?

How do you define nothing?

Look, she broke into my house and took off her clothes. That's all. That's all?

I swear.

No. No, we didn't.

You know.

No, I don't know.

Are you positive that you didn't... Yes.

I mean, I think I'd know if we... You know.

Okay.

I'm just making sure that you're being responsible to your fiancé and...

No, I'm not.

I'm being jealous.

And I feel like a complete...

I'm

done.

Since I haven't heard, I assume you're taking Veronica to the prom.

Uh, well, actually... I decided not to take anybody, so nobody get mad at me.

Didn't work.

I'm not mad.

But I've decided if you're not serious enough to take me to the prom, then I

shouldn't consider you in my future plans.

I'm going to go for it, Archie.

Try and be a writer.

There's a great program up north that has a summer session.

I'm leaving Riverdale.

The day after graduation.

Why didn't you tell me?

We'd all assume that we'd go to Riverdale Community and it'd be just

like high school.

I don't want college to be just like high school.

I see.

I thought... That I'd stick around three more years until you got sick of chasing

Veronica?

Don't look so upset, Archie.

I'm just making your choice for you.

Betty.

I don't want you to go.

I'm sure you'll learn how to make up your mind one day.

I just can't wait that long.

You're not a fool.

Ever since we talked about the night of the storm, I felt

regret that we didn't,

you know.

I felt it too.

What's the matter with us?

It's just nostalgia.

You're sure?

Well, it has to be.

I mean, we're both in love with other people.

It's just natural to feel this way.

But it's not real.

Archie? Yeah?

Thank you for helping me figure this out.

I feel much better now.

Hey, guys. Let's go.

I think Archie's got women troubles.

Do they make muzzles for children?

Archie's just a little boy.

Yeah, I'm just a little boy.

There are other ways to stop this eviction, short of ramming your car into

buildings. Oh, no, that was an accident, Your Honor, I swear.

And I'm sorry if I've ruined your weekend.

I admire your zeal, Mr. Andrews, if not your method.

I... I don't want this conflict moving into the streets.

Call the parties together.

You've got your hearing. Oh, thank you, Your Honor.

This is a municipal hearing.

Not a trial, and my verdict is final.

I ask that both parties make their cases brief.

Mr. Mantle?

It's simple, Your Honor.

Pop tape leaf is oral.

According to the code, I can terminate it at any time. This is the file.

Well, now, there's a problem here, Mr.

Mantle.

You're not the sole owner of the property.

In fact...

You're in a minority position to lodge industry.

Hiram Lodge's written authorization for eviction.

Well, everything seems... Miller v.

Riverdale, 1953.

Miller sued to stop eviction from his residence claiming landmark status for

his house. Status was granted.

The plaintiff was never evicted, and the house in question is what we all now

fondly know as Riverdale High's Fieldhouse.

Gotcha, you snake.

Order, please.

Mr. Tate's store is a commercial property, and you and I both well know

that the landmark statute clearly does not apply here. Nice try, Don.

Well...

Your Honor, may I make a statement?

Poptate's Chocolate Shop is more than just an ice cream store. It's a piece of

our lives.

Now, what kind of a town is Riverdale going to be if a greedy egomaniac like

Reggie is allowed to kick an old man around?

I'd like to confirm that, Your Honor.

Reggie is and always has been a greedy egomaniac.

Yeah, well, you're a space cadet weirdo flake. Leave him alone.

Make me.

I'll make you.

Oh, come on, Moose. You're so dumb, you wouldn't know if a brick hit you in the

head. Well, you have a brick for a heart. Honey.

Oh, what's the matter, Betty? You upset because nobody's dipped your pigtails in

an inkwell lately? Hey, order.

You're acting like children.

If Reggie evicts Pops, well, then he...

He might as well just throw our souls away while he's at it.

Your Honor, this courtroom is filled with people who were raised in and by

Riverdale, who are filled with its values and its spirit.

If I stayed here this long for any one reason, it's because a place like Pop's

can still exist.

Places that can't be put on a balance sheet or even into words.

Your Honor, I have no more cases to cite, no more legal tactics.

But please, don't let Reggie kick Pops out.

It'll diminish our town, and it'll break our hearts.

This is a most unconventional case.

It requires further study.

I'll render my verdict tomorrow morning.

That means you've got to come back here tomorrow?

Tomorrow morning. Wake me up at six.

Didn't what he said get to you?

Well, I've seen lawyers preach before.

Frankly, I've seen better.

You're jealous.

Well, if I am, it's only natural.

I mean, as natural as you coming back here and thinking all this really

matters.

We'll be back in Midvale in two days, so I'll let this go.

But I want you to promise me not to insult what I think is important.

Or Archie.

You're my boyfriend.

But he's still important to me.

She'd mind her manners.

This is business, Veronica, and I'm very busy at the moment. Oh, thank you so

much. You're always busy.

Veronica, you're my only child, and I love you.

You can imagine what my life would have been like if I had allowed your tantrums

to dictate my decisions.

Chaos! But, Daddy!

I won't budge on this, Veronica, no matter how loudly you scream.

You're very angry with me now. But you get over it. You always are.

Donald Trump, huh?

No. I'll talk to him. He won't listen.

Just get me out of here.

You were supposed to take care of this.

I try and try harder.

I miss this place.

Yeah. I miss how we used to come here and talk about our problems.

Think about what we'd be like in the future.

You know, I can't blame my father.

All I've done my whole life is... go to clubs, spend his money, and leave a

trail of husbands behind me.

I found my Frenchman, Archie.

And all I got for it was my heart broken.

Maybe I deserved it.

You know why I kept getting married?

Same reason people have ten cats.

They always want a kitten around.

Only kittens become cats.

And husbands become jerks after the first anniversary.

You know, Veronica, you've always had everything you wanted.

Maybe it's been more of a burden than a blessing.

Like every other poor little rich girl?

You know, it'll be okay.

Hi, Mr. Lodge.

Uh, Veronica.

You and

I

are going to the prom.

Inviting me the morning before?

No thanks, Archie.

You're packing.

I'm off to Paris after graduation.

I'm going to college at the Sorbonne.

How can you go to France?

My father's chartering a jet.

No, I mean, how can you leave Riverdale?

It'll be hard to adjust, but it's something I have to do.

Who knows? Maybe even you'll leave one day.

I'll never leave.

This is great, isn't it? This was your dad's

place.

Junkyard.

It's not just a junkyard. It's our junkyard.

It's full of our ghosts.

Ghosts. Right, Dad.

Ghosts.

He's a tough nut to crack, Arch.

Toughest I've ever known.

Now... You've got to choose Veronica or Pam.

Or Betty.

You figured everything out with Betty.

No, I figured everything out for Betty. It's me I didn't convince.

How about we throw the three of them in a pit of mud and let them fight it out

for themselves?

Is that psychoanalysis at work or what?

Or what?

It'll still cost you $120.

Now, there's only one choice to make.

I love Pam.

I don't know what I'd do if I lost her.

Divergent thinking, Arch.

What are you going to do when you lose Betty and Veronica?

I know it's cold comfort, but I always wished I could have been good with women

like you.

Instead of being afraid of them.

Shark Tank, there's nothing to be afraid of. I mean, the worst they can do is

make your life a living hell.

Check this out.

Signed by Hank Aaron.

Where'd you get that?

Chimed in this old jukebox.

Oh, let's check it out.

Wow.

Where? This way.

This is great.

Hey, Jughead, look at this.

It's the one from the gym. I can't believe it.

Copies of the school newspaper.

Team uniforms.

An old steering wheel. This could be from your jalopy.

Could be.

Oh, hey, when was the last time you saw one of these? You know, I should take

this as a souvenir.

Yeah. Just be cool to have.

Look at this.

Boy,

they don't make these anymore.

This looks familiar.

We had great stuff.

We had the best stuff.

Why would anyone leave all this behind?

Time makes people kind of blind, I guess.

What is going on?

Doing you a favor and putting your things in storage. That's what's going

on. We're moving in today. You knew that.

On a Sunday?

The 10th, Mr. Andrews. Today.

Looks like you'll have to find yourself a motel.

I knew you'd hate it.

I don't hate it. It's interesting.

Big Ethel?

Don't even know what she looked like.

Watch for cracked mirrors or screaming babies.

Let's go over.

Jordan!

You're shy with girls just like your father.

I'm not.

Are you?

I'm not.

Are? Listen, I've got a plan.

Oh, no.

Come here. Come here.

You are my candy girl, and you got me.

Oh, honey, honey.

You are my candy girl, and you got me rocking you. When I kissed you, girl,

never knew how sweet a kiss could be. Then you laid your ever-loving stuff on

me. I don't want to make your life so sweet. Rockin', movin', shakin' that

stuff. I don't want to rock your world complete.

Rockin', movin'.

And you got me rockin' you. Break it down, won't you?

Hugo.

Oh, honey, honey.

You are my candy, girl.

And you got me rockin' you. Break it down, come on.

And you got me. And you got me. And you got me.

Break it down, won't you, please?

Now, is that a... It was teamwork, Dad.

Yo, give me five, my man. Oh,

you were silent, too, my man.

Oh, did you see that move I busted? I was grooving. Wasn't I grooving?

The case is troubling.

Mr. Mantle's claim clearly carries the greater legal weight.

While Mr. Andrews presents a perspective I find difficult to

ignore.

I'd hoped to engineer a compromise. This proved impossible.

Mr. Andrews.

You presented your case eloquently, with honesty and heart.

But unfortunately, this court does not rule on humanity and compassion. It

enforces the letter of the law.

I must allow the eviction to proceed at plant.

Arch. Arch.

Listen, I'll talk to Lodge about kicking Pops out.

Maybe I can convince him it's bad business.

After all this?

Why?

I, uh, I got a confession to make.

When I saw Veronica again, my knees locked.

Now listen, talk to her. Turn her down and build me up. I know you can't make

any promises, but I can't promise I can convince Lodge, so it's a fair deal,

see? Reggie.

Has it ever occurred to you that it's wrong to make deals for human beings?

No.

Look, Veronica is her own person. I have absolutely no influence over her. She

knows I'm engaged and she knows I'm moving, so...

is history.

I have none of that. I'm real proud of you, Archie. No man could have done

better. Pops. No, don't worry about me. I just need you to do one thing.

Anything. Go and enjoy yourself.

No, I'm fine.

But if you let my problems spoil your reunion, I don't know how good I'll be.

Promise?

What's good for the kids is good for Pop.

I'm getting out of here.

In

honor

of our reunion, management has given a sole run for the park. Yes!

Low advice as to what they were 15 years ago.

Generous, I'd say.

Hudson, I've got a good idea.

Let's tie Reggie to the roller coaster track and hand out all-you-can-ride

tickets.

Yeah, that woman could be anywhere.

Face it, Jughead.

Sooner or later, you're going to run into Big O.

What are you going to do then?

Are you really scared, Dad?

We need to make some more fun. Try it.

All contestants for

Muttlin' Car Polo join Coach Clayton on the track for some good...

Competition builds character.

Whoever gets the most balls in their goal wins.

Okay, sportsmen and sportsladies, play ball!

Bye, Betty.

Oh yeah.

Eva Mugg said that if you two could just get together on the sub... For

a moment there, I thought you might not be able to sing tonight.

Oh, now, Mr. Weatherby, I thought... I'll meet you at your motel. Now,

listen, ladies, you aren't going to let me down tonight, are you?

I'll play if Archie does.

It's a sport. You do whatever you have to do to win.

You were being a jerk.

I was a jerk?

Who lost his case?

What's the matter with you?

Where is the man I came to the reunion with?

Well, I haven't changed my tune.

That's right. You haven't.

And when this ridiculous reunion is over, it's me you're going to be left

with.

Maybe you better think about that.

would never work. I mean, what would you do? Move to the city with me?

No, that's exactly what she did.

Ronnie, I made a commitment to Pam, and I feel as a man...

It's

my latest story.

I just finished it.

I looked up from the dark, wet sand and saw the fire in his eyes.

I didn't know about my mind, but my body was telling me.

Betty?

I never forgot the night of the storm, Archie.

And I never forgot the way I stood by and watched while you chased after

Veronica.

How I never just went after what I wanted.

What are you doing?

Something I always wanted to do with you, Archie.

I'm sick of being Miss Goody Two-Shoes. Treat me like a woman, Archie.

Make me wild.

No, let's not be rash.

How about that shower?

How about it?

Archie, you're amazing.

How did you know that was one of my fantasies?

Let's get wet.

Um, no.

No? No, I was just going to steam my suit for the party tonight, frankly.

I'll do it. No, not going to wear it. Just decided.

Well, let's see what else you've got.

Oh, a bell.

Coming.

You bet. Uh-huh.

When? Any second now.

I'll be waiting. Okay.

Slip, fell against the door.

And held it closed?

Who are you speaking to?

Aren't you going to see who it is?

Who, what is?

Someone knocked on the door.

See? You're right.

happy to see me. You bet. Very happy.

Are we in a rush to get somewhere?

No. Go.

What

are you

doing here? I was about to ask you the same question.

I think we need to talk.

Oh, I'm sorry. I know I've been really bad about calling, but it's like

suddenly I have all these best friends.

I hate you!

I see.

Either I'm seeing things or that's babe number three.

You get this sneaky feeling that geeky knows something we don't?

Reggie was trying to force Pop out, and it looked like it was going to happen.

Until, finally, I got the judge to convene the court over the weekend.

But then I lost.

I'm sorry.

Can't he move someplace else?

No, honey, that's not the point. You see, this place is special.

It's an ice cream store.

Betty and Veronica are looking for you. Uh, honey, this is Jughead and Jordan.

Guys, this is Pam.

Oh, hi.

Hi.

Nice to meet you. Nice to meet you.

Well, we're going to find Big Ethel. I decided it'd be a good first step in

conquering my fear of women.

Wow. Yeah.

Okay,

bye-bye.

Strange pair.

Oh,

Miss Muggs, hi. Is Ethel home?

Chuck it.

Oh, she'll be so happy to see you.

Well, I guess she's not home.

Bethel?

Jughead!

Hi!

And you must be Jughead Jr.

That's me, Jughead Jr.

You're handsome, just like your father.

Well, come on.

I was just getting in the jacuzzi.

Come on.

Jacuzzi. Jacuzzi.

Beautiful, right?

But don't tell anyone about this place. It's the gang's.

Archie, who would I tell?

Oh,

I'm saving that.

The bottle? Are you kidding?

Well, they don't make them anymore.

Honey, if you want to get attached to an old root beer bottle, that's fine. And

it's even okay if you want to think an ice cream store is the living end. But

try and keep some perspective.

Pam, it's not just an ice cream store. It's our ice cream store.

Mine, and Jughead's, and Betty, and Veronica's, and Moose's, and yes, even

Reggie's.

Betty and Veronica will be at the party tonight, won't they?

I'd like to meet them.

And I'm sure that they'd like to meet you. But if you don't want to go, that's

okay. I mean, you said you were worried about nodding and smiling.

I've been practicing.

Huh.

There's Big Ethel. Whoa, whoa, quick, quick.

Arch,

remember Big Ethel?

Hi, Archie.

Ethel?

Come on, boys. Let's dance.

Ethel's an international model now. I guess when we knew her, she was going

through an awkward phase.

Yeah, I guess.

We're both in love with you.

But you have to make a choice.

This,

this, this, this, this is Betty and Veronica.

I see.

We're waiting.

Excuse me, I was here first.

What is going on?

Time for the band to go on.

You can't disappoint an old man.

Especially the one who just saved your neck.

No, I guess I can't.

We promised.

I'm giving you a chance to reconsider.

You're giving me a chance? Hold the record, please. Would the rest of the

band please assemble on stage? What is going on with her?

The reunion's warping.

Small town sentimentality.

I'm sick of it. I know what you mean.

Damn. Well,

um, our instruments are old, we're out of practice, and we're over 30.

So, be kind.

Wait!

Nobody's playing without me.

My true heart is showing.

All my notes would be growing.

You know that it grows longer when I lie.

It's been a long time. La, la, la, la, la, la. Yeah.

Come on. La, la, la, la, la, la. Put a pipe on.

I'm just trying to untangle the jingle from the Django. It's easy to listen to

your heart.

Yeah, yeah. They're going to doze right over them. It's going to be a bloody

mess. They will lose their jobs. Don't worry. I'll take care of it. Go get

them.

What are you doing?

My laundry. What does it look like I'm doing, Archie?

Reggie, you are a poor sportsman.

A gift, sir, for

Miss Lodge.

Yeah, right. Thanks.

Pops, this is not going to accomplish anything.

Oh, Pops, now look.

No,

no,

no.

You'll have to arrest me, too. Me, too.

Come on,

Betty, you're coming with me. Don't touch me.

Don't touch you. I'm your boy. You're a bully, and I'm sick of being pushed

around. Go and pick on somebody your own size.

We're through.

In case you haven't noticed, demonstrations are out. I demand you

stop this right now.

I can't do that.

Archie, you're pushing me.

I've put up with a lot from you today.

This is my business, Veronica.

Remember, you need me as much as I need you.

I don't need this.

Disown me.

I'll wait tables before I take another cent from a heartless monster.

I've given you everything.

Everything money could buy.

All you did was throw gifts.

And I took them.

And I hated myself for it.

I had no idea you felt so strongly.

Make your choice, Father.

Me or your money.

Done, sir.

Done? Your problem's almost eliminated.

You were supposed to frighten Archie, not eliminate him.

Well, it's only a bomb.

There are hundreds of people out there.

No problem, sir. It has to be triggered by this.

Give that to me.

I don't know if I want to.

humiliate me more.

You made this whole thing up.

There isn't any.

Listen, I... You don't have to say it.

After all this, I don't want to be with you any more than it seems you want to

be with me. Listen, I'm really sorry about all this. I didn't mean to hurt

you. I certainly didn't plan any of this.

I mean, if I had the last three days to do all over again, I'd do exactly the

same thing.

It's not nostalgia or any of those things. It's real.

I know it sounds really weird, but after all this, after everything that's

happened...

I feel a lot clearer about things.

It's okay, Archie.

Really?

Ready to go?

Robert and I have a lot in common.

sure you got everything i hope i did hey hey i was talk to pan yeah get that

piano off your back yet i'm all alone now we've got to go

oh sure it was great seeing you guys

hey you're not alone you've got us we'll visit yeah this place is cool he liked

the explosion

Good job there, Geek.

Archie, would you take a hand?

You even washed them.

Thanks. Thanks, Arch. You bet.

See you, my pops.

Hey, pops, don't forget, the back door's still open.

Hey, how about a malt for old time's sake?

Set them up, pops, and keep them coming.

We're still waiting.

Choose, Archie.

We're making it as easy as possible for you.

No matter what you decide, we won't be mad at you or each other.

But we need to know.

Jordan!

Sorry, Archie.

No problem. Get over here.

Come here. Get over here.

I was thinking on the bus, you know how many shrinks there are in the city?

Thousands. There's barely enough lunatics to go around, and Jordan

couldn't bear to live far away from his Uncle Archie.

I had a little to say in it.

So, hmm, what are you two going to do?

I'm staying here this summer to write.

My publisher says I have a real future as a romance novelist.

And in the fall, we'll see if Riverdale needs another grade school teacher.

Paris is jammed with tourists this time of year.

And Daddy and I have a few things to work on.

When are you leaving?

Oh, I'm not.

But Pam... Is back in the city.

We broke up.

Have a seat.

Everybody, smile.

Get in here. Look pretty.

Sorry.

A little louder, Reg?

I think everyone heard.

Come on, Reggie.

Okay. Nobody move.

I don't think anybody will.