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Previously on "Riverdale"...

How many times are we gonna push each other away?

I know about the web-camming. Can you show me how to do that?

Serpent law says you can't hurt one of your own.

- No! - How'd the Uktena evolve into Serpents?

We didn't evolve. We were all slaughtered by Pickens.

You interviewed my grandfather for a history report, not some article.

We can be proud to live in a Riverdale where young people stand up for justice.

I'll tell you about Veronica's parents and the way they do things.

Isn't this something the Serpents would do?

As long as you're dating Veronica, I'll demand the best.

How would you like to start your business tutelage under my shepherding?

It's a classic trope of mob movies.

Rich, High-rolling Gangster takes Small Town Kid under his wing.

- Here you go. - Thanks, Pop.

Small Town Kid...

is ushered into an intoxicating, but dangerous life of crime.

Poppa, you don't need to travel with a chef.

We have excellent poutine here in Riverdale.

Because I've tasted it, and it's superb.

Hey, run this to your dad's trailer.

Pick up some loafers resoled at the Shoe Doctor.

Happy to, Mr. Lodge.

There he is.

Sorry, Dad, guys. Mr. Lodge has me all over town.

I'll give you a ride home. I'm done in 20 minutes.

I've got my bike. I got to pick up his shoes.

Ronnie...

That hem's high enough. It's a confirmation, not a sock hop.

Usually, it happens when you're 12 or 13,

but my parents wanted the same monsignor who baptized me...

Monsignor Murphy. He's a friend of the family.... to confirm me.

- Wow, so this is a big deal, then? - It is.

Especially to my mom and dad. And, well, my whole family.

A lot are coming for it.

So, do you have to, like, memorize stuff?

During the ceremony, Monsignor will ask me to renounce Satan. I will.

But otherwise, you mostly do things in advance.

Like picking a sponsor. I asked my abuelita.

And performing charitable works. I'm volunteering at a soup kitchen.

There she is.

Let me look at you.

My daughter confirmed in front of my family. Our family.

Oh, mija, you've made me the happiest... The proudest father alive.

Ahem. What do you think, Archie? Isn't she a miracle?

She is. She definitely is.

Sheriff Keller, what a surprise.

Jughead. FP.

- Sorry to bother you, it's, uh... - We do not have General Pickens' head.

And we do not know who stole it.

Same as the last four times you asked us and our neighbors.

Sheriff, these are starting to feel a lot like harassment.

There's absolutely no evidence, zero proof whatsoever

pointing to any particular group of suspects.

You did write a rather scathing article about the general's legacy,

which prompted the Southside Serpents to stop by Pickens Day with an ax to grind.

I'm actually writing a new article

about how you seem to care more about catching a vandal than the Black Hood.

Can I get a quote?

- Do I look good? - Mm-hm.

- Can I undress for you? - Yeah.

- I love talking to you. - I like talking to you, too.

- Can we meet sometime? - Maybe.

Betty? What's going on in there?

Why is the door locked?

You know how I feel about locked doors.

Yeah. You like to do the locking.

- Who were you talking to? - Jughead had questions about homework.

- Now can I finish getting dressed, please? - Well...

I invited Archie, but I want you guys there as well.

Usually these kinds of events, baptisms, confirmations, are family-only.

But since it's all about me

and you guys are my chosen family, I pulled strings and reserved you a pew.

- What is the dress code? - Catholic chic.

So, dresses for the girls, veils optional. And coats and ties for the boys.

Jughead Jones and Betty Cooper,

please report to the principal's office.

Jughead Jones and Betty Cooper to the principal's office.

Since your article attacking General Pickens, among others, has come out...

it's been a steady stream of outrage.

Most recently, Hiram Lodge's lawyer, a Mr. Sowerberry, has called

saying his client's considering legal action.

- On what grounds? - Defamation of character, Mr. Jones.

Effective immediately, you are both suspended from the newspaper staff.

You have the day to clean out your personal things.

I'm so sorry, Betty.

I don't care if they harass me at home or school, but you...

- You don't deserve this heat. - Who's harassing you at home?

Sheriff Keller. He has no proof,

but he suspects one of the Serpents, probably me,

decapitated the statue of General Pickens.

And did you?

Betty, how...? Why would I decapitate a bronze statue?

Maybe the same reason you wrote that article:

to avenge Toni's grandfather.

I mean, you and Toni are close.

- Sure, we're pals. - Close pals.

I saw you guys at Pop's.

Early one morning, in the middle of the Black Hood attacks.

You were having breakfast, and you seemed like more than pals.

And I know it's not my place to ask...

but did anything ever happen between you two?

Yeah.

The night of the Gauntlet.

After you sent Archie to break up with me, Toni stayed over.

She gave me a...

tattoo.

And we did some stuff, but not everything.

Uh-huh.

But since you brought it up, have you done anything with anyone?

- Since we broke up? - No.

No.

Of course not.

Ooh-la-la.

- Is that for me? - It is.

It's a present from the St. Clairs, of all people.

Why would they think they have the right to do that?

- After everything that went down? - It's what families in our business do.

Even when we're at war, we give gifts...

to show respect. Or, in this case, to try and make amends.

Well, whatever it is, feel free to burn or regift it.

Veronica...

Simone St. Clair called to follow up on this gift.

She said that Archie paid Nick an unfriendly visit.

Is that true?

Sorry to make you check everything.

Mr. Lodge's special orders can get pretty complicated.

No problem, Archie. After all, he's the boss.

What do you mean by that, Pop?

Crap.

- You cannot just show up at my house. - I haven't heard from you in a while.

- I've been calling and texting. - Nothing to report.

Your girlfriend's confirmation isn't worth a mention?

No, why would it be?

Our sources are telling us Hiram Lodge's family is coming to it.

And by that, I mean his crime family.

I need you to be my eyes and ears at that event, Archie.

What? Is there a problem?

It's my girlfriend's confirmation. It's a big deal.

I want to be there for Veronica, not the FBI.

Unfortunately, Archie, you'll have to be there for us both.

Sheriff Keller, we have to stop meeting like this.

Where's your dad at?

Had a shift at Pop's. Why?

It's an eviction notice.

You, your dad, pretty much everyone in this place, you all gotta clear out.

What? Don't tell me this is because of that statue.

For the millionth time, sheriff, we did not decapitate General Pickens.

And you can't use that as some trumped-up excuse to evict us.

Look, I'm just the messenger. This order comes from the mayor.

There's a lot of back rent owed here.

You have 14 days to vacate.

Perhaps while you're packing, you might come across that head.

Calm the waters a little.

*RIVERDALE* Season 02 Episode 12 Title: "Chapter Twenty-Five: The Wicked and the Divine"

Sierra and Josie are here to...

Offer an apology after Pickens Day.

I had misgivings about some of the decisions your parents were making.

That was wrong and inappropriate.

These are stressful times, Sierra.

And neither Veronica nor I hold any grudges.

Not at all. In fact, I would love it if you'd both come to my confirmation.

Veronica, Hermione, we accept your invitation.

It makes giving you your gift that much easier.

Josie?

If you'll have me, I'd be honored to sing at your confirmation, Veronica.

- You don't have to. - A lovely idea.

- We accept. - Mom, I was gonna sing.

Or we could do a duet.

Do you know "Bittersweet Symphony" from the Cruel Intentions soundtrack?

I can learn it.

We all got the eviction notices, but I swear to you,

no one is going anywhere.

The heat's been on us since Pickens Day, and they are using that damn statue

as an excuse to turn it up.

But if we're gonna fix this, I gotta ask:

Is anyone in this room responsible for cutting off Pickens' head?

Why don't you ask your son what he has to say?

- What is your problem with me, Tall Boy? - You wrote the article that started this.

You and your posse fired the opening shot at Pickens Day.

- It was a peaceful protest. - That accomplished nothing.

What's to say you didn't go back that night with a ladder and hacksaw?

Hey, we didn't do it. Hell, Tall Boy...

you're the tallest. You wouldn't even need a ladder.

Jughead, Tall Boy, the last thing we need right now is it to turn on each other.

Hey, we'll find a way out of this.

I heard a rumor...

that you paid Nick St. Clair a visit and roughed him up a bit.

The thing is, Mr. Lodge, I...

When I found out what Nick tried to do with Veronica, I just, I got...

- so angry. - But still...

Beating up on a kid,

even a filthy animal like Nick St. Clair,

while his legs are in casts?

I'm...

impressed.

No...

I respect a man that will go to such extremes to send a message.

And I'm relieved that Veronica has someone so fiercely protective.

Of course, sir, always.

I have some out-of-town guests coming in for Veronica's confirmation.

I'm hosting a poker game the night before.

I'll need a couple extra hands to help. Someone I can trust.

You know, to keep the drinks filled and the cigars cut.

Are you interested?

Absolutely, sir. I'll be there.

Chic? Is that you?

- Uh, who are you? Where's Chic? - I'm Ben. Chic will be right down.

See you.

- Hey, I thought you had a job interview. - I did. That was Ben.

He works at the Bijou. Pretty sure I got the job.

I thought he might be one of your clients.

I'd never tell those guys where I live. And don't you do it, either. Ever.

- I wouldn't. - Good.

Boundaries are key. They'll keep you alive.

This witch-hunt has to end, mayor.

Serpents had nothing to do with that beheading.

In the meantime, you'll send Sheriff Keller to sow seeds of unrest,

threaten to take our homes away?

Since when do you care about a statue?

Since Governor Dooley called and read me the riot act.

That statue cost him a lot of money. He's furious.

You're supposed to be an ally, Mayor McCoy.

So, why are you doing this? Unless it's...

Who's pulling your strings?

- Is it Hiram Lodge? - You're a bright kid, Jughead.

I've always liked you.

So, listen to what I'm telling you:

Back down.

What do you mean my dad invited you to his poker game?

No, not to play. Just to, like, serve drinks and bus tables and cut cigars.

- Whatever that means. - Those games are private.

Daddy's inner-inner-circle.

- Hi. - Well, guess I'm in.

Unless there's a reason why I shouldn't go.

Come here. Excuse me.

This floating poker game is a long-standing tradition.

It's been happening for decades.

It's high-stakes, in every sense of the word.

You have to be extremely careful around these players.

I just don't want you to get hurt.

Why would I get hurt? I thought these were friends and relatives.

They are, but... they're like Daddy.

They're old-school industry titans you don't want to cross.

Just... promise me you'll play it safe.

Ronnie, I'm refilling water. I don't think there's anything to worry about.

Thank you for meeting with me.

You're the only person I can talk to about this.

Before you do, can I just point out one thing?

I know what you're gonna say.

Last time the Serpents were in trouble, I pushed you away.

What do you need, Jug?

Mayor McCoy thinks the Serpents vandalized the statue of General Pickens.

And now, suddenly, we have 14 days to vacate Sunnyside Trailer Park.

What? That's illegal.

The trailer park's on town property, and not everyone's paid their rent.

- Let's go talk to Mayor McCoy. - I did.

She's making this about the statue, and it's just a pretense to shut us up.

If the statue's what's fueling her fire, then let's take away the gas.

The Case of the Decapitated Statue.

Treat this like a missing person case. Someone must have seen something.

So, we'll canvass the town with reward flyers for anyone who has information.

Finding the head will take the wind out of McCoy's sails.

- So... - Find the head, save the trailer park.

You invited Archie to work your Casino Royale?

Aren't you worried he's gonna find out all our family secrets?

Business isn't discussed for such sacred celebrations as your confirmation.

You always have an agenda, Daddy. What is it this time?

After hearing about how Archie took initiative with Nick,

I wanted to see how he would handle himself

- in a room of my peers. - Yes, but why?

He's your boyfriend, mija, and if this relationship persists,

at some point, we may need to bring Archie in.

I thought outsiders weren't brought in to the family.

Not traditionally. Archie might be more like us than I gave him credit for.

No, he's not.

And I'm not sure I want him to be compromised.

I see.

But if things keep going as they have been,

you're gonna have to make a decision.

Either bring him in, or he stays on the outside forever.

All right, Order of the Ophidians...

Jughead Jones.

Did you really think you'd seen last of me?

What's the Snake Charmer doing here? Dad?

- No, I brought her in to help us. - We don't Penny's kind of help.

You don't get a say anymore.

Not since you broke Serpent law and hurt one of our own.

Penny was about to tell your dad. Show him, Penny.

Show them all.

That used to be my Serpent tattoo,

until your son sliced my arm and left me bleeding in a ditch in Greendale.

But I'm still willing to help the Serpents.

Tall Boy showed me those eviction notices. They're legit.

But, luckily, I can think of about 41 ways to stall the process.

And I'm talking years.

- What's your price, Penny? - Blood for blood.

An eye for an eye.

I want back in with the Serpents, and I want him kicked out.

Oh, yeah, one last thing.

I want his tattoo carved off.

And I want to do it myself.

With a dirty knife.

Well? What did they say? Are they kicking me out?

There's gonna be a vote.

- You versus Penny. - Me versus...?

They can't see what we get with Penny in the picture?

Penny's a cobra, but mutilating her?

That's a thing you don't come back from, Jug.

Yeah, like stuffing a teenager's body in a freezer?

You need to learn to keep your damn mouth shut.

Tall Boy was right. You brought the Northside down on us.

Serpents are losing their dens because of what you wrote.

Don't kid yourself.

They're using my article.

They're using what happened to the statue of Pickens

as an excuse to justify something they've already been doing.

You think you're a hero, Jug? Cutting up women?

Bringing the temple down right on our damn heads?

You... will be the death of us.

Not the Northside. Not Penny.

You.

Are you out of your mind? I'm not wearing a wire.

Archie, this poker game.

All the kingpins, together in one room.

We've never managed to get anyone to hear and record what they discuss.

Okay, hear, yes. Record, no.

You afraid we might capture something implicating your father?

- Or Veronica? - I'm taking the risk here, not you.

We're doing this on my terms. No wire.

I told you, Alice. Either Chic goes or I go.

Chic isn't hurting anyone. And he got a job.

- Where was it, Betty? - The Bijou.

And he's offered to pay rent.

- He's a stranger. That's my beef. - So, make an effort.

- Get to know him. - Yeah, please, Dad, can you just try?

Why don't you call me when he's gone. I'll be at a ShareBNB by the Register.

Fine, Hal, do what you want.

Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned.

It's been some time since my last confession.

The bible says gossiping's a sin.

If that's true, guilty.

Also, I admit to being, on occasion...

disrespectful to my parents.

But what I'm most worried about is...

that I'm doing something terrible...

to a person I love.

Not only am I constantly lying to him...

or, more accurately, withholding the truth...

I fear I'm leading him down an unrighteous path.

Monsignor, as someone who's known my family for longer than I've been alive,

I hope you understand my concern.

I do, my child.

And I pray you can offer some advice.

Ten Hail Mary's and five Our Father's.

Veronica, how did your confession with the Monsignor go?

To be honest, Tia, I don't know if he gave me much peace of mind.

Me, I go to Our Lady of Grace every day.

I light a candle and put in my requests to the All Mighty.

- Terry, how many glasses is that? - Requests for what?

For protection.

Our husbands? The risks they take?

Every day they come home, it's a miracle.

Mm.

For me, I pray for forgiveness.

I have everything. My husband, your uncle, he's good to me.

And so I pray for him, and for me and the kids.

And I also give to charities. It helps me sleep at night.

- You have to find your thing, Veronica. - I'm trying.

- Was that your boyfriend who came by? - It was.

His name's Archie Andrews.

And do we know him? His family?

He's a local boy.

An... inocente.

****

♪♪

Full house, aces over sixes.

- You're on a lucky streak, Hiram. - That, or he's cheating us, Carl.

Kid's got hustle.

What's your name, red?

Archie Andrews.

Archie, Lenny Kowalski runs canned meat out of Chicago.

- They call me "The Butcher." - No one calls him that.

Carl Martin, of Martin Brewery. Finest beer in the Rust Belt.

I wouldn't say the finest.

This charming fellow is Poppa Poutine.

He owns hot dog restaurants in Quebec,

which is why you've never heard of him.

How's SoDale coming along, Hiram? Right on schedule?

No business talk, remember, Poppa?

- Hey, kid, what was your name again? - Archie.

Archie Andrews.

Andrews, right. Hiram,

doesn't your wife know a guy named Andrews?

Yeah, she does.

Fred Andrews is one of our business associates.

Was that your decision to make him a partner, or hers?

Smells delicious, Pop.

Don't get a chance to make poutine very often. I hope you enjoy it.

What the hell is this? Those aren't cheese curds!

I ordered poutine. This is vomit. You own this dump?

No.

I own it.

Now apologize.

Apologize for what?

For disrespecting Pop Tate.

I'm gonna go out and get a little fresh air.

This place is a dive.

I'm sorry, Pop.

If you'll excuse my guest's lack of social graces.

Toilet's clogged.

Enjoy your steak.

Oh, God.

Lodge is a problem. Mm-hm.

He lost his mojo in the joint.

He went soft in the head,

and in the belly.

Others back home feel the same way.

And Lodge is getting sloppy, too. That whole St. Clair kid thing?

Exactly. Going after someone's kid in such a blatant way? Who does that?

And partnering up with the man who's been messing around with your wife?

He's weak.

This is our chance, Lenny.

You think he should be removed?

Right after his daughter's confirmation.

I'll do it myself.

♪ 'Cause it's a bittersweet ♪

♪ Symphony this life ♪

♪ Trying to make ends meet ♪

♪ You're a slave to the money ♪

♪ Then you die ♪

♪ I'll take you down the only road ♪

♪ That I've ever been down ♪

♪ You know the one that takes you ♪

♪ To the places Where all the veins meet, yeah ♪

♪ No change, I can't change I can't change, I can't change ♪

♪ But I'm here in my mold I am here in my mold ♪

♪ But I'm a million different people From one day to the next ♪

♪ I can't change my mold ♪

♪ No, no, no ♪

Do you, Veronica Cecilia Lodge,

renounce Satan and all evil works?

And do you walk in the light of the Lord?

I do.

♪♪

♪ If you don't like the way I rock Then finish your glass of wine ♪

What a beautiful service.

Sierra, how kind. Put that with the rest.

No, this one's for you.

The sale's been finalized.

You're now the proud owners of what was previously Southside High.

Congratulations.

And to you, Madam Mayor.

Betty, mind if I steal my man? It's time for Archie to meet my abuelita.

I'm gonna look for Jug anyways.

Come on, Archie.

Hello, Abuelita. It's an honor to meet you.

So handsome. Hello.

Ow.

Thank you.

Hey, it's not like Jughead Jones to neglect a free buffet.

- You okay? - No. It's the Serpents.

They're meeting to decide if I get kicked out or not.

- What? Why are they doing that? - I broke a code.

I messed up bad.

Really bad.

There's this person who suckered me into delivering drugs.

And my dad, too. He got roped in.

So a couple Serpents and I, we...

found her...

Grabbed her.

And I cut her.

"Cut her"?

The worst part is...

none of it even matters.

Because she's back.

It's like every decision I've made since we broke-up,

including our break-up, makes things worse.

Hello?

Yes, it is.

Yeah. We're the ones who put up the flyers.

Okay, yeah, we can be right there.

♪♪

Thanks for being here today.

I really needed to see your face.

You're my beacon in the night.

Hey, Archie, mind if I cut in?

No, sir. Of course not, Mr. Lodge.

♪ Her hands are never cold ♪

Daddy... I've been thinking.

I don't want Archie brought into this. This life, our life.

- If that's the way you want it to be. - It is.

I think it has to be.

Okay.

You the kids looking for a head?

If only we lived in a town where the answer could be no.

We are. And you called to say that you have it?

I got nearly ten acres of scrap and I come across weird stuff all the time,

but this is the first time I found a bronze head.

It was stashed in an old refrigerator.

You happen to see who dumped this?

- Has anyone suspicious been around? - I get scavengers all the time.

But there was a guy who came in last week. Never seen him before.

Claimed he wanted bike parts, but he didn't buy anything.

Well, did you get his name? What did he look like?

Low-life type.

Had on one of those jackets.

- By any chance, was this gentleman tall? - Sure was.

- Mr. Lodge, can I talk to you? - Sure, what is it?

Not here. Your study. Right now. It's important.

Okay. Let's go.

It's Poppa Poutine.

I overheard him at poker, and I think he's planning something bad.

He said you were getting sloppy, and that action needs to be taken.

I'm telling you so you can protect yourself if there's a coup.

♪♪

Thank you, Archie.

You can go back to the party. Check on my daughter.

Make sure she's having a good time.

♪♪

Stop the damn vote.

What the hell were you doing at the dump last week, Tall Boy?

I don't know what you're talking about.

I'm talking about you cutting the head off the statue and stashing it at the dump

where you were seen, dumbass. So, start spilling.

Why'd you do it?

- Someone put you up to this? - What's the Northsider doing here?

- This is Serpent business on Serpent land. - She's here because she's one of us.

You haven't answered my son's question: Why'd you do it?

I'm tired of seeing the Serpents going soft under your rule.

Then Hiram Lodge came by, wanting to stir up trouble.

He said if I took the head, he'd get McCoy and the cops to swarm all over us.

So, Hiram Lodge asked you to start a mutiny and you helped him? Why?

I figured it would be my chance to get rid of you, sunshine.

And if I got rid of him, I could get rid of you, too, FP.

- And then, what, you'd become leader? - He and Penny.

You're a Judas, Tall Boy. And an idiot.

You betrayed your own kind, Tall Boy. You broke Serpent law.

- What should we do with this lowlife? - Strip him of his jacket. Exile him.

All those in favor?

Looks like this piece of trash and I got a long ride ahead of us.

What were you and my father chatting about?

Stuff for my internship.

- That's still happening? - Why wouldn't it be?

I love you, but we can't date unless you understand something about my family.

About my father.

Look, I wanted to protect you, but every day, you're getting in deeper...

The truth is, Archie...

my dad, he's...

- He's... - A mobster.

I know, Ronnie. I've seen all those movies. And the poker game last night.

Well, I wouldn't put it so baldly, but, Archie, it's not just what he is.

It's what he's planning to do in Riverdale.

- SoDale is the beginning. - Stop.

- You need to know this. - I don't want to know. I can't know.

I... I don't need to know.

Veronica, I love you.

And there's nothing you could say that would change that.

Or make me regret being with you, or scare me away.

You don't have to protect me from this. Any of it. I love you, Ronnie.

I am with you.

Good old Hiram Lodge.

I wonder what he's planning for us.

And the Southside.

Maybe we can ask Veronica on Monday.

Yeah, maybe we should just investigate quietly until we know more.

We haven't saved the trailer park yet.

I'm on probation from the Serpents, whatever that means,

because of what I did to Penny.

But we stopped her from coming back.

And we got rid of Tall Boy...

"We."

It's nice to hear that again.

Look, I'll be apologizing for it for the rest of my life, but I'm sorry.

I am.

For feeling like I needed to shield you from the Serpents or... my darkness.

I can handle it.

I know you can.

I should probably... start heading home.

Or you could stay.

Stay.

♪♪

♪ Ooh, I'm not ready to leave ♪

♪ I've got so much more to do ♪

♪ I wanna kiss him goodbye... ♪

- Wait, I need to tell you something. - What? What is it?

Nothing.

I just want you.

I want all of you tonight.

♪ I'm not ready to leave ♪

This is typical of your sister.

She gets caught up in something and drops off the face of the earth.

What about Hal? Where's he?

Hal... That's probably that's him now.

Hi. Is Chic home?

What are you doing here, agent? My dad's not asleep.

This couldn't wait.

Paul Boucher was found dead in his hotel less than an hour ago.

- Shot in the back of the head. - Who's Paul Boucher?

His mob name is Poppa Poutine.

Now, this is extremely important, Archie.

Boucher was a guest at Veronica's confirmation.

Did you hear or see something, anything,

that could implicate Hiram in what is obviously a gang slaying?

No. Nothing.

Found one last gift in the lobby, Miss Veronica.

A big one.

Mom. Dad. I think this might be for you.

Hello?

Mom?

Elizabeth, did you lock the front door?

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