1 00:00:01,543 --> 00:00:03,378 JUGHEAD: Previously on Riverdale... 2 00:00:03,420 --> 00:00:05,172 This story is about a town, 3 00:00:05,213 --> 00:00:07,215 once wholesome and innocent, now forever changed 4 00:00:07,257 --> 00:00:10,678 by the mysterious death of Jason Blossom on the 4th of July. 5 00:00:10,719 --> 00:00:13,054 -Can we talk, Ms. Grundy? -About what? 6 00:00:13,096 --> 00:00:15,140 ARCHIE: You're the music teacher, can we talk about music? 7 00:00:15,182 --> 00:00:17,100 (GUNSHOT IN DISTANCE) 8 00:00:17,142 --> 00:00:19,186 We heard what we heard and afterwards we didn't do anything. 9 00:00:19,227 --> 00:00:23,398 How would we explain why we were together at 6:00 a.m. on the 4th of July? 10 00:00:23,440 --> 00:00:24,692 HERMIONE: Hello, Fred. 11 00:00:24,733 --> 00:00:26,401 -Can I get you anything? -A job. 12 00:00:26,443 --> 00:00:28,863 I can't very well have the wife of Hiram Lodge, 13 00:00:28,904 --> 00:00:31,198 on trial for fraud and embezzlement, 14 00:00:31,239 --> 00:00:32,407 balancing my books. 15 00:00:32,449 --> 00:00:34,535 KEVIN: Betty and Archie are endgame. 16 00:00:34,576 --> 00:00:37,705 BETTY: I'm not gonna ask what you did with Veronica at Cheryl's. 17 00:00:37,746 --> 00:00:41,208 I'm asking you now, right now, if you love me, Archie. 18 00:00:41,249 --> 00:00:43,377 ARCHIE: I can't give you the answer you want. 19 00:00:44,461 --> 00:00:46,421 Oh, my God, it's Jason. 20 00:00:47,673 --> 00:00:48,757 He was shot. 21 00:00:52,177 --> 00:00:55,222 JUGHEAD: I think many of us, maybe the entire town, 22 00:00:55,263 --> 00:01:01,770 had been hoping against hope that somehow Jason Blossom hadn't drowned on July 4th. 23 00:01:01,812 --> 00:01:04,189 That we'd come to school Monday morning, 24 00:01:05,232 --> 00:01:06,692 and there Jason would be. 25 00:01:08,569 --> 00:01:12,239 Or that we'd see him and Cheryl in a booth at Pop's. 26 00:01:12,280 --> 00:01:15,450 But that was before the undeniable, irrevocable fact 27 00:01:15,492 --> 00:01:17,745 of his bloated, water-logged body, 28 00:01:17,786 --> 00:01:20,789 a corpse with a bullet hole in its forehead, 29 00:01:20,831 --> 00:01:22,875 and terrible secrets that could only be revealed 30 00:01:22,917 --> 00:01:26,587 by the cold, steel blade of a coroner's autopsy scalpel, 31 00:01:26,628 --> 00:01:30,591 or the telltale beating of a guilty heart. 32 00:01:38,557 --> 00:01:39,850 (GUNSHOT IN DISTANCE) 33 00:01:47,315 --> 00:01:48,734 (PHONE VIBRATES) 34 00:02:00,287 --> 00:02:01,455 (SIGHS) 35 00:02:21,892 --> 00:02:23,351 (BREATHING HEAVILY) 36 00:02:31,777 --> 00:02:33,445 (KNOCKING) 37 00:02:33,487 --> 00:02:35,280 Archie, what are you doing here? 38 00:02:35,322 --> 00:02:37,491 -It wasn't fireworks, Ms. Grundy. 39 00:02:37,532 --> 00:02:39,409 -On July 4th, it was a gunshot we heard. -You can't come to my house. 40 00:02:39,451 --> 00:02:41,411 Probably the shot that killed Jason Blossom. 41 00:02:41,453 --> 00:02:43,664 We know exactly what the police know. 42 00:02:43,705 --> 00:02:45,290 That a gun was fired. 43 00:02:45,332 --> 00:02:47,459 That a boy was shot. We don't know by whom. 44 00:02:47,501 --> 00:02:50,671 We know when it was fired. That's something the police still don't know. 45 00:02:50,712 --> 00:02:52,297 (SIGHS) They're performing an autopsy. 46 00:02:52,339 --> 00:02:53,841 We could call them, anonymously. 47 00:02:53,882 --> 00:03:00,514 This is not a negotiation, Archie. This is our lives. 48 00:03:00,555 --> 00:03:02,349 If anybody knows that we were there, 49 00:03:02,390 --> 00:03:06,728 I could lose my job. You could be expelled. We could go to jail. 50 00:03:11,316 --> 00:03:12,943 FRED: All right. Here you go, Vegas. 51 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:15,570 Good boy. 52 00:03:15,988 --> 00:03:17,572 Wow. 53 00:03:17,614 --> 00:03:20,450 -Morning, Dad. -Hey, bud. 54 00:03:20,492 --> 00:03:23,328 Where'd you sneak off to last night? 55 00:03:23,370 --> 00:03:25,122 You, uh, you heard that? 56 00:03:25,164 --> 00:03:27,875 Son, I've been hearing you sneak out since you were eight years old 57 00:03:27,916 --> 00:03:30,752 going to Jughead's tree house. 58 00:03:30,794 --> 00:03:34,255 I couldn't sleep. Went for a jog to tire myself out. 59 00:03:34,297 --> 00:03:36,008 Yeah? Got something on your mind? 60 00:03:38,052 --> 00:03:40,387 -Just all this stuff with Jason. -Hmm. 61 00:03:40,428 --> 00:03:44,391 No more midnight runs until the police catch whoever it was that shot that poor kid. 62 00:03:44,432 --> 00:03:46,560 I swear to God, this town. 63 00:03:48,436 --> 00:03:49,396 (KNOCKING) 64 00:03:49,437 --> 00:03:51,565 -(DOOR OPENS) -HAL: Hey, honey? 65 00:03:51,606 --> 00:03:54,526 We just wanted you to know, it's gonna be a bit of a late night for us. 66 00:03:54,568 --> 00:03:57,362 It's going to be a lot of late nights for us. 67 00:03:57,404 --> 00:03:59,907 I mean, an accidental drowning, who cares? 68 00:03:59,948 --> 00:04:03,368 But the sociopathic son of the wealthiest family in town, murdered? 69 00:04:03,410 --> 00:04:06,287 That's a national obsession waiting to happen. 70 00:04:06,329 --> 00:04:07,789 He's barely in his grave, Alice. 71 00:04:07,831 --> 00:04:10,291 Can you warm up the car, Hal? I'll be right down. 72 00:04:13,128 --> 00:04:17,632 Betty, you know what I love most about you? 73 00:04:17,674 --> 00:04:20,635 It's that you always want to see the good in people. 74 00:04:20,677 --> 00:04:22,303 Even people like Cheryl Blossom 75 00:04:22,345 --> 00:04:25,099 and Veronica Lodge and Archie Andrews. 76 00:04:25,140 --> 00:04:26,934 But when they betrayed you this weekend, 77 00:04:26,975 --> 00:04:29,686 you saw their true colors, didn't you? 78 00:04:29,728 --> 00:04:31,438 I did. I definitely did. 79 00:04:31,479 --> 00:04:33,857 So no backsliding. 80 00:04:33,899 --> 00:04:36,443 No Cheryl. No Veronica and... 81 00:04:36,484 --> 00:04:38,403 No Archie. 82 00:04:38,445 --> 00:04:39,654 (DOORBELL RINGING) 83 00:04:42,574 --> 00:04:44,367 Walk me to school? 84 00:04:46,536 --> 00:04:48,413 BETTY: I needed time to process. 85 00:04:48,455 --> 00:04:53,460 To separate what my mom wants from what I want... I think I want. 86 00:04:53,501 --> 00:04:54,753 Which is? 87 00:04:54,795 --> 00:04:57,380 My mom says I should never speak to you again. 88 00:04:58,506 --> 00:04:59,674 But I... 89 00:04:59,716 --> 00:05:03,804 Even though you don't like me like that, 90 00:05:03,845 --> 00:05:07,515 I still want us to be friends... Best friends. 91 00:05:07,557 --> 00:05:09,101 You do? 92 00:05:09,143 --> 00:05:11,103 Yeah. 93 00:05:11,145 --> 00:05:14,064 I mean, that's great, Betty. Me, too. 94 00:05:14,106 --> 00:05:16,691 I'd be lying if I said that it didn't hurt. 95 00:05:16,733 --> 00:05:22,447 And I'm sorry, Betty, I didn't do it to be a... 96 00:05:22,489 --> 00:05:24,908 I don't know, I just... I thought it would be better in the long run. 97 00:05:24,950 --> 00:05:26,076 And it will be. 98 00:05:28,536 --> 00:05:31,081 Oh, and don't tell my mom that we're friends again. 99 00:05:41,424 --> 00:05:43,802 Hi. 100 00:05:43,844 --> 00:05:48,556 Do you think I can use Jason Blossom's death as an excuse to get out of PE? 101 00:05:48,598 --> 00:05:52,686 "Sorry, Coach, I'm just too depressed and freaked-out right now to do pull-ups." 102 00:05:53,645 --> 00:05:55,897 Don't joke about Jason Blossom. 103 00:05:55,939 --> 00:05:57,440 What? 104 00:05:57,482 --> 00:05:59,776 Sardonic humor is just my way of relating to the world. 105 00:06:02,237 --> 00:06:05,615 (SCOFFS) Look, it's the rich kids from The Goonies. 106 00:06:07,450 --> 00:06:09,452 All right, I'm out. 107 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:16,417 Watch it, Wednesday Addams. 108 00:06:16,459 --> 00:06:18,170 KEVIN: Now that romance is off the table, I'll just say it. 109 00:06:18,212 --> 00:06:20,088 Are we 100% sure that Archie's straight? 110 00:06:20,130 --> 00:06:23,133 Because no straight man has that body. 111 00:06:23,925 --> 00:06:26,553 Speaking of bodies... 112 00:06:26,594 --> 00:06:29,556 Have you recovered from finding Jason's? 113 00:06:29,597 --> 00:06:31,933 It was more traumatizing having to explain to my dad 114 00:06:31,975 --> 00:06:33,727 what I was doing with Moose at the river. 115 00:06:33,768 --> 00:06:36,521 Yet another perk of being the sheriff's son. 116 00:06:37,981 --> 00:06:39,774 Oh, my God, those are gorgeous. 117 00:06:39,816 --> 00:06:42,485 Are those for Betty, Mrs. Philips? 118 00:06:42,527 --> 00:06:43,904 That's why I called her. 119 00:06:47,949 --> 00:06:50,869 "Dear Betty, please forgive me, XOXO, V." 120 00:06:50,911 --> 00:06:53,705 Who the hell is "V"? 121 00:06:53,747 --> 00:06:55,749 -Veronica. -VERONICA: Veronica. 122 00:06:55,790 --> 00:06:57,500 The yellow is for friendship. 123 00:06:57,542 --> 00:07:01,504 I also had Magnolia cupcakes flown in from New York. 124 00:07:01,546 --> 00:07:03,215 Because, as my mom likes to say, 125 00:07:03,257 --> 00:07:07,468 "There's no wrong the right cupcake can't fix." 126 00:07:07,510 --> 00:07:11,223 Also I... I've booked us for hers-and-hers mani-pedis at Chez Salon. 127 00:07:12,515 --> 00:07:13,558 Blowouts, too. 128 00:07:13,600 --> 00:07:16,561 I am so, so sorry, Betty. 129 00:07:16,603 --> 00:07:20,565 I don't know what happened to me that night. It was such a basic bitch move. 130 00:07:20,607 --> 00:07:22,609 It was like I was... 131 00:07:22,650 --> 00:07:23,526 Possessed by... 132 00:07:23,568 --> 00:07:24,945 Madame Satan? 133 00:07:26,529 --> 00:07:28,823 The old Veronica. 134 00:07:31,118 --> 00:07:34,537 And I will never, ever do anything like that to you again. 135 00:07:34,579 --> 00:07:37,165 I swear on my mother's pearls. 136 00:07:37,207 --> 00:07:41,128 Just, can you please give me one more chance? 137 00:07:43,588 --> 00:07:44,839 Okay. 138 00:07:45,590 --> 00:07:46,674 -What? -What? 139 00:07:46,716 --> 00:07:47,968 VERONICA: Really? 140 00:07:48,009 --> 00:07:51,138 Awesome. I'll take it and you won't regret it. 141 00:07:51,179 --> 00:07:52,513 Okay. 142 00:07:52,555 --> 00:07:54,224 And I'll bring these to lunch so we can celebrate! 143 00:07:55,309 --> 00:07:56,935 (BELL RINGING) 144 00:08:00,188 --> 00:08:02,232 It's the path of least resistance, Kev. 145 00:08:03,691 --> 00:08:06,611 A week ago, Veronica and I weren't friends. 146 00:08:06,653 --> 00:08:10,615 Next week, we'll nod to each other as we pass in the hall, but that's it. 147 00:08:10,657 --> 00:08:12,533 You know, in two weeks, she won't even remember my name. 148 00:08:12,575 --> 00:08:16,913 And in three, she'll have latched on to some other girl to destroy. 149 00:08:16,955 --> 00:08:19,540 WEATHERBEE: Good morning, students. This is your principal speaking. 150 00:08:19,582 --> 00:08:22,627 There have been many inquiries about the upcoming pep rally. 151 00:08:22,669 --> 00:08:27,257 So let me state clearly, it is happening, as scheduled. 152 00:08:27,299 --> 00:08:32,720 Now, on a less felicitous note, if you could give your attention to Sheriff Keller. 153 00:08:36,350 --> 00:08:38,893 Most of you already know the details, 154 00:08:38,935 --> 00:08:43,773 but your classmate Jason Blossom's body was found late Saturday night. 155 00:08:43,815 --> 00:08:49,237 So as of the weekend, Jason's death is now being treated as a homicide. 156 00:08:50,822 --> 00:08:53,867 It is an open and ongoing investigation. 157 00:08:53,908 --> 00:08:57,120 And may I interject, neither I nor my parents 158 00:08:57,162 --> 00:08:59,331 will rest until Jason's death is avenged, 159 00:08:59,373 --> 00:09:04,711 and his cold-hearted killer is walking the green mile to sit in Old Sparky and fry. 160 00:09:04,752 --> 00:09:07,964 I, for one, have my suspicions. Hashtag Riverdale strong. 161 00:09:11,718 --> 00:09:13,387 If you know anything 162 00:09:13,428 --> 00:09:16,597 that could help us find and apprehend Jason's killer, 163 00:09:16,639 --> 00:09:20,268 or anything about what happened to him on July 4th, 164 00:09:20,310 --> 00:09:24,231 I strongly urge you to come forward immediately. 165 00:09:24,272 --> 00:09:28,235 You can speak with me or Principal Weatherbee. 166 00:09:28,276 --> 00:09:30,611 A death like this wounds us all. 167 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:32,655 Let's not let Jason down. 168 00:09:36,451 --> 00:09:37,785 JUGHEAD: Archie. 169 00:09:39,787 --> 00:09:44,334 Weirdest thing. This summer, we were supposed to go on a road trip 170 00:09:45,793 --> 00:09:48,129 over July 4th weekend... 171 00:09:48,171 --> 00:09:52,217 Which you bailed on at the last minute. 172 00:09:54,928 --> 00:09:57,264 Is there something you wanna tell me, pal? 173 00:10:07,065 --> 00:10:08,649 (BELL RINGING) 174 00:10:13,696 --> 00:10:15,073 We were wondering, Cheryl. 175 00:10:15,115 --> 00:10:17,075 Back in July, you told the po-po that Jason drowned. 176 00:10:17,117 --> 00:10:21,288 Yet, we come to find out that Jason didn't drown. 177 00:10:21,329 --> 00:10:24,874 He was shot. That's slightly suspicious, no? 178 00:10:24,916 --> 00:10:28,253 Are you living mannequins suggesting I had something to do with my brother's death? 179 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:30,838 -We're just curious. What do the police think happened? 180 00:10:30,880 --> 00:10:34,801 I'll tell you what I told them, which is that Jason did fall into the water. 181 00:10:34,842 --> 00:10:38,721 We both did. I made it to the shore. He didn't. 182 00:10:38,763 --> 00:10:42,476 Maybe he made it to the other side of the river and someone shot him there. Who knows? 183 00:10:42,517 --> 00:10:45,853 Seats, everyone. Pair off, gloves on, scalpels up. 184 00:10:45,895 --> 00:10:46,938 Can I be with Cheryl? 185 00:10:46,980 --> 00:10:49,149 And I wanna be with Betty. 186 00:10:49,190 --> 00:10:51,318 Oh, uh, I was thinking I'd partner with Kevin. 187 00:10:51,359 --> 00:10:55,196 Actually, uh, Keller's with me. We, like, talked. 188 00:10:55,863 --> 00:10:57,073 Oh, God. 189 00:10:59,909 --> 00:11:03,746 -Once again, fate throws us together. -Hmm. 190 00:11:03,788 --> 00:11:06,291 So... Saturday night. 191 00:11:06,333 --> 00:11:08,835 Listen, Moose, you're hot. Yes. 192 00:11:08,876 --> 00:11:11,505 My type? Definitely. 193 00:11:11,546 --> 00:11:13,923 But you've got more demons than The Exorcist. 194 00:11:13,965 --> 00:11:16,050 We're all on the spectrum, but my gay-o-meter 195 00:11:16,092 --> 00:11:19,846 says you should stick with what you know best... Girls. 196 00:11:19,887 --> 00:11:21,764 Cheryl, we haven't talked since the summer. 197 00:11:21,806 --> 00:11:24,058 I just want to say, I'm really sorry about your brother. 198 00:11:24,100 --> 00:11:26,186 Jason was the best. 199 00:11:26,227 --> 00:11:28,021 If I can do anything to help. 200 00:11:28,062 --> 00:11:30,524 That's sweet, Archie, but unless you were at Sweetwater River 201 00:11:30,565 --> 00:11:32,192 and know who shot Jason... 202 00:11:40,908 --> 00:11:45,038 Do, uh, do you know if the police have any leads? 203 00:11:45,079 --> 00:11:49,250 What? No, you ghoul. But it's only a matter of time. 204 00:11:49,292 --> 00:11:52,420 And my twintuition is telling me it's someone we all know. 205 00:11:53,880 --> 00:11:56,799 Right. Well, I'm not great at science, 206 00:11:56,841 --> 00:11:59,344 but I can take point on this if it's too weird for you. 207 00:12:00,053 --> 00:12:01,929 Weird, why? 208 00:12:01,971 --> 00:12:06,059 Oh, you mean because my brother is being dissected with a blade, 209 00:12:06,100 --> 00:12:09,103 just like this one, possibly at this very moment? 210 00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:12,065 Don't worry, I'm fine. 211 00:12:12,106 --> 00:12:16,236 In fact, I'm amazing. 212 00:12:16,277 --> 00:12:20,281 Every corpse has as tale to tell. Step closer to the body. 213 00:12:20,323 --> 00:12:25,537 There are several morbid details you should find relevant to your article. 214 00:12:26,954 --> 00:12:29,416 What details, Dr. Curdle? 215 00:12:29,457 --> 00:12:30,875 What sticks out to you? 216 00:12:30,917 --> 00:12:34,962 The marbling of the veins. Signs of scavenger activity. 217 00:12:35,004 --> 00:12:37,006 Ligature marks on both wrists. 218 00:12:37,048 --> 00:12:40,843 And a hint of cryo-necrotic preservation. 219 00:12:44,639 --> 00:12:46,849 Small bills, right? 220 00:12:51,646 --> 00:12:53,940 So, what did Moose want? 221 00:12:53,981 --> 00:12:56,192 Oh, my God, I don't even think he knows. 222 00:12:56,234 --> 00:12:59,112 I mean, I am devastatingly handsome in that classic, 223 00:12:59,153 --> 00:13:01,155 pre-accident Montgomery Clift kind of way, 224 00:13:01,197 --> 00:13:05,952 and sexuality is fluid, but can someone named Moose actually be that fluid? 225 00:13:05,993 --> 00:13:07,954 -(LAUGHS) -Okay, well, I ship it. 226 00:13:07,995 --> 00:13:11,332 Well, of course you would. You're a big city girl with loose morals. 227 00:13:13,334 --> 00:13:17,130 I just meant that Moose has an official girlfriend, Midge. 228 00:13:17,171 --> 00:13:21,926 Anyway, it's terrible to say, but part of me wishes he would just stay in the darn closet. 229 00:13:24,471 --> 00:13:27,390 Obviously, I didn't mean literal closet. 230 00:13:27,432 --> 00:13:29,100 Archie! 231 00:13:29,142 --> 00:13:33,980 Any new material you wanna try out on a very forgiving audience? 232 00:13:34,021 --> 00:13:34,981 I... 233 00:13:35,022 --> 00:13:36,441 Please? 234 00:13:36,941 --> 00:13:38,151 Would you? 235 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:40,403 I'd love to hear it. 236 00:13:41,904 --> 00:13:44,407 I'm still working on the lyrics, so... 237 00:13:45,950 --> 00:13:47,160 Okay. 238 00:13:47,201 --> 00:13:48,578 (STRUMMING GUITAR) 239 00:13:52,039 --> 00:13:54,959 ♪ Come on, turn the radio on 240 00:13:55,001 --> 00:13:59,255 ♪ And, honey we'll dance, dance, dance 241 00:13:59,297 --> 00:14:02,133 ♪ For the rest of the night 242 00:14:02,175 --> 00:14:06,053 ♪ I'm not ready to go ♪ 243 00:14:20,026 --> 00:14:21,319 (CLAPPING) 244 00:14:24,113 --> 00:14:25,323 Betty? 245 00:14:27,534 --> 00:14:28,909 You okay? 246 00:14:30,411 --> 00:14:31,705 (CHUCKLES) 247 00:14:31,746 --> 00:14:34,708 I'm supposed to say, "Yes." 248 00:14:34,749 --> 00:14:38,085 That's what the nice girl always says, but... 249 00:14:39,003 --> 00:14:40,714 No, I'm not. 250 00:14:40,755 --> 00:14:43,675 I want to be. I thought I could be. But it's too much, too fast. 251 00:14:43,717 --> 00:14:45,593 -Archie... -Betty. 252 00:14:45,635 --> 00:14:47,094 Betty, wait. 253 00:14:52,225 --> 00:14:55,311 -Betty, wait. Come on. Listen to me. -No. 254 00:14:55,353 --> 00:15:00,525 No, when... When I think, Archie, of where I feel safest and most myself, 255 00:15:00,567 --> 00:15:02,694 -I think of us, in a booth, at Pop's... -Me, too. 256 00:15:02,736 --> 00:15:04,738 -But that's not true anymore. 257 00:15:04,779 --> 00:15:08,408 I thought I could pretend this weekend didn't happen, but... 258 00:15:09,784 --> 00:15:11,411 "I can't give you the answer you want." 259 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:12,995 That's what you said to me. 260 00:15:13,037 --> 00:15:14,997 And that's how I feel right now, I'm sorry. 261 00:15:15,039 --> 00:15:15,998 Betty. 262 00:15:16,040 --> 00:15:18,251 WEATHERBEE: Mr. Andrews. 263 00:15:18,292 --> 00:15:20,378 If we could have a word in private. 264 00:15:22,589 --> 00:15:25,508 You're in a very good place right now, Mr. Andrews. 265 00:15:26,718 --> 00:15:29,637 Varsity football, AP music tutorials. 266 00:15:31,681 --> 00:15:34,475 This morning, in the hallway, you wouldn't meet my eyes. 267 00:15:35,602 --> 00:15:36,728 Why? 268 00:15:36,770 --> 00:15:38,479 I was distracted. I wasn't feeling well. 269 00:15:38,521 --> 00:15:40,607 -Archie... 270 00:15:40,648 --> 00:15:44,151 If there's something you want to get off your chest, 271 00:15:44,193 --> 00:15:48,989 perhaps about Jason, now would be the time. 272 00:15:53,411 --> 00:15:55,747 Weatherbee just asked me if I knew anything about Jason. 273 00:15:56,664 --> 00:15:58,040 And? 274 00:15:58,666 --> 00:15:59,793 What did you say? 275 00:15:59,834 --> 00:16:02,086 Nothing. That I didn't. 276 00:16:02,128 --> 00:16:05,047 But he said that if I did, I shouldn't be scared, and he'd make sure I was okay. 277 00:16:05,089 --> 00:16:07,216 Of course he would, you're his student. 278 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:11,345 Is this... 279 00:16:11,387 --> 00:16:13,514 How you feel about me? 280 00:16:13,556 --> 00:16:15,057 Is it real? 281 00:16:18,102 --> 00:16:21,439 Because if it's not, then I don't know what I'm protecting. 282 00:16:25,192 --> 00:16:26,694 It is. 283 00:16:30,156 --> 00:16:31,282 It is real. 284 00:16:33,409 --> 00:16:37,497 Maybe it's not right, but it's real. 285 00:16:38,623 --> 00:16:41,083 Which is why... 286 00:16:41,709 --> 00:16:43,711 We... You... 287 00:16:45,129 --> 00:16:46,798 Can't go to Weatherbee. 288 00:16:46,840 --> 00:16:49,342 If you do that, 289 00:16:49,383 --> 00:16:51,427 we will never see each other again. 290 00:16:58,726 --> 00:17:00,687 Archie, 291 00:17:00,728 --> 00:17:03,230 I'm putting myself in your hands. 292 00:17:27,421 --> 00:17:28,422 (UPBEAT MUSIC PLAYING) 293 00:17:28,464 --> 00:17:30,132 ♪ L-E-T-S G-O 294 00:17:30,174 --> 00:17:32,385 ♪ L-E-T-S G-O 295 00:17:32,426 --> 00:17:34,178 ♪ Let's go, let's go 296 00:17:34,220 --> 00:17:35,221 ♪ Go and get it, get it 297 00:17:35,262 --> 00:17:36,096 ♪ Let's go, let's go 298 00:17:36,138 --> 00:17:37,390 ♪ Go and get it, get it 299 00:17:37,431 --> 00:17:38,474 (MUSIC STOPS) 300 00:17:38,516 --> 00:17:39,893 Stand down, Vixens. 301 00:17:39,934 --> 00:17:41,895 And listen up. 302 00:17:41,936 --> 00:17:45,398 The weather's predicting a downpour the night of the rally, 303 00:17:45,439 --> 00:17:48,192 but already, you're raining on my parade. 304 00:17:48,234 --> 00:17:51,237 With Jason so present in our collective consciousness, 305 00:17:51,278 --> 00:17:53,573 all eyes will be on me. 306 00:17:53,614 --> 00:17:56,409 Will this beautiful, exotic, hothouse flower 307 00:17:56,450 --> 00:17:58,160 drown under the town's scrutiny, 308 00:17:58,202 --> 00:18:00,663 or be swamped by her emotions? 309 00:18:00,705 --> 00:18:04,208 The answer, ladies, is "no" and "no." 310 00:18:04,250 --> 00:18:07,545 That said, I need star power. 311 00:18:09,255 --> 00:18:10,590 I need the Pussycats. 312 00:18:10,631 --> 00:18:13,133 Stay loose and limber, ladies, while I make a call. 313 00:18:18,806 --> 00:18:22,309 After this practice, I'll totally need a pedicure. You? 314 00:18:24,353 --> 00:18:25,772 I'll have homework. 315 00:18:29,776 --> 00:18:32,278 I know everyone grieves differently, 316 00:18:32,319 --> 00:18:34,488 but Cheryl's hosting a pep rally to cope with her loss. 317 00:18:34,530 --> 00:18:37,450 That's either brilliant, or psychotic, or both. 318 00:18:37,491 --> 00:18:41,161 Yeah, well, at least Cheryl's not putting on an act. 319 00:18:41,203 --> 00:18:44,582 Pretending she's a butterfly when really she's really a wasp. 320 00:18:48,962 --> 00:18:52,465 For the record, the only reason I went into that closet with Archie 321 00:18:52,506 --> 00:18:53,967 was so that Cheryl wouldn't. 322 00:18:54,008 --> 00:18:56,928 -Oh, so you did it to protect me? -Damn straight. 323 00:18:56,970 --> 00:19:01,223 Okay, so nothing happened between you and Archie in the closet, then? 324 00:19:01,265 --> 00:19:05,686 Yeah, that's what I thought. You know, Archie and I were fine before you got here. 325 00:19:05,728 --> 00:19:07,730 If by, fine, 326 00:19:07,772 --> 00:19:10,608 you mean he was oblivious and you were pining after him in quiet desperation. 327 00:19:10,650 --> 00:19:12,777 We were friends, at least. 328 00:19:12,819 --> 00:19:15,237 You were walking on emotional eggshells around him, scared to tell him the truth. 329 00:19:15,279 --> 00:19:16,572 Okay, you don't know me, Veronica. 330 00:19:16,614 --> 00:19:18,198 It is not my fault he doesn't like you. 331 00:19:21,327 --> 00:19:24,246 (SIGHS) If that's what you're thinking. 332 00:19:24,288 --> 00:19:26,332 It's not anyone's fault. It's not even stupid Archie's. 333 00:19:26,373 --> 00:19:28,208 It's just how it is. 334 00:19:28,250 --> 00:19:31,921 Most of the time the people we like don't like us back. 335 00:19:31,963 --> 00:19:34,507 Romeo and Juliet are the exception, not the rule. 336 00:19:36,050 --> 00:19:37,677 Look... 337 00:19:37,718 --> 00:19:40,471 Never speak to me again. If that's what you want, I'll accept that. 338 00:19:40,513 --> 00:19:42,473 But what, exactly, did Archie do wrong? 339 00:19:42,515 --> 00:19:45,018 -Are you seriously taking his side? -No, I'm not taking any... 340 00:19:45,059 --> 00:19:47,353 And this is your way of trying to be friends with me again? 341 00:19:47,394 --> 00:19:50,272 The Pussycats are in. Oh, sorry, ladies, am I interrupting? 342 00:19:50,314 --> 00:19:51,816 -As a matter of fact... -No, you're not. 343 00:19:51,858 --> 00:19:54,318 Actually, I was about to come and find you, Cheryl. 344 00:19:54,360 --> 00:19:57,030 I have a gift certificate for hers-and-hers mani-pedis 345 00:19:57,071 --> 00:19:58,698 and blowouts at Chez Salon. 346 00:19:58,739 --> 00:20:00,366 -Do you want to come with me? -Don't do this. 347 00:20:00,407 --> 00:20:02,368 Butt out, closet monster. 348 00:20:02,409 --> 00:20:04,328 You have forfeited your right to take the high and mighty road. 349 00:20:05,454 --> 00:20:08,374 As pour moi, Betty, but of course. 350 00:20:08,415 --> 00:20:09,709 I never say no to a pedi. 351 00:20:09,750 --> 00:20:12,045 And I was just about to suggest the same thing. 352 00:20:12,086 --> 00:20:14,588 Can I steal her for a second? 353 00:20:27,309 --> 00:20:28,644 (SIGHS) 354 00:20:28,686 --> 00:20:32,439 You're doing great, Mom. Better than me this week. 355 00:20:32,481 --> 00:20:34,984 Yeah, we're surviving, Ronnie, by our wits, 356 00:20:35,026 --> 00:20:37,486 because that's what we Lodge women do. 357 00:20:38,445 --> 00:20:39,989 If Dad could see us now. 358 00:20:40,031 --> 00:20:43,659 He'd say you look stunning in that new uniform. 359 00:20:43,701 --> 00:20:47,454 I'm going for this Joan Crawford, Mildred Pierce thing. Is it working? 360 00:20:47,496 --> 00:20:49,415 (CHUCKLES) Definitely. 361 00:20:49,456 --> 00:20:50,541 (BELLS JINGLING) 362 00:20:55,462 --> 00:20:56,463 Hi. 363 00:20:56,923 --> 00:20:58,465 Hi. 364 00:20:58,507 --> 00:21:00,551 And who might this heartbreaker be? 365 00:21:01,928 --> 00:21:04,304 ARCHIE: I'm picking up an order for Andrews. 366 00:21:04,346 --> 00:21:06,640 Oh, you're Fred's son? 367 00:21:06,682 --> 00:21:08,517 You're as handsome as your father was. 368 00:21:08,559 --> 00:21:10,103 VERONICA: I'll see you at home, Mom. 369 00:21:10,144 --> 00:21:13,940 Uh, wait. I'm sure Archie would happily escort you. 370 00:21:17,985 --> 00:21:20,571 Is, uh, Betty still mad at you? 371 00:21:21,488 --> 00:21:23,323 We're back to no texting. 372 00:21:23,365 --> 00:21:25,451 What about you? 373 00:21:25,492 --> 00:21:30,330 I'm back to being the shallow, toxic, rich bitch who ruins everything in her path. 374 00:21:30,372 --> 00:21:33,584 Which is unfortunate, because even though I only just met Betty, 375 00:21:33,626 --> 00:21:36,503 it really felt like we were meant to be best friends. 376 00:21:36,545 --> 00:21:41,425 Like... Like it was our destiny, and now... 377 00:21:41,467 --> 00:21:45,387 (SIGHS) It's like there was this train that was heading to the rest of my life 378 00:21:45,429 --> 00:21:48,015 and I just missed it. 379 00:21:48,515 --> 00:21:51,060 (CHUCKLES) 380 00:21:51,102 --> 00:21:54,814 Betty and I have been next-door neighbors since we were four. 381 00:21:54,855 --> 00:21:58,025 We've always gone to the same school, been in the same class. 382 00:21:59,777 --> 00:22:01,320 I remember in the second grade, 383 00:22:01,361 --> 00:22:03,614 I was having trouble reading, and my teacher, Mrs. Gribrock, 384 00:22:03,656 --> 00:22:07,952 told my mom and dad that I should stay back a year, to get caught up. 385 00:22:07,994 --> 00:22:11,497 Betty was so against us not being in the same grade 386 00:22:11,538 --> 00:22:15,501 that she took it upon herself to tutor me every single day. 387 00:22:15,542 --> 00:22:17,461 -In the second grade? -Yeah. 388 00:22:17,503 --> 00:22:20,673 Anyway, when I passed, thanks to Betty, 389 00:22:20,714 --> 00:22:25,136 I kissed her and I asked her to marry me. 390 00:22:25,178 --> 00:22:27,930 She was like, "Oh, little Archie, we're too young." 391 00:22:27,972 --> 00:22:30,516 "Ask me when we're 18 and I'll say yes." 392 00:22:30,557 --> 00:22:31,684 Wow. 393 00:22:34,812 --> 00:22:36,522 I hate that I hurt her. 394 00:22:38,024 --> 00:22:41,610 Give her time, Archie. That's all you can do. 395 00:22:43,487 --> 00:22:47,407 And don't despair. I don't think your story with Betty is over. 396 00:22:51,578 --> 00:22:53,580 (DANCE MUSIC PLAYING) 397 00:22:56,750 --> 00:22:58,544 Your room's so sweet. 398 00:23:00,462 --> 00:23:03,924 It's too pink. It doesn't feel right anymore. 399 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:06,426 No, I like how girly it is. 400 00:23:07,261 --> 00:23:08,595 Mine is, too. 401 00:23:08,637 --> 00:23:10,430 You should come over and see it sometime. 402 00:23:10,472 --> 00:23:13,976 But, just you, not Veronica. 403 00:23:14,018 --> 00:23:17,813 I mean, she must be evil incarnate if even you won't have her as a friend. 404 00:23:21,025 --> 00:23:23,986 And on the subject of being friends, 405 00:23:24,028 --> 00:23:26,530 Betty, I'm sorry I've been such a witchy-witch to you. 406 00:23:28,074 --> 00:23:30,576 After Polly and Jason's epic demise 407 00:23:30,617 --> 00:23:32,078 I was angry... 408 00:23:32,119 --> 00:23:33,329 At everyone. 409 00:23:33,371 --> 00:23:35,831 But I took it out on you which was super unfair. 410 00:23:35,873 --> 00:23:37,250 Especially since, 411 00:23:37,291 --> 00:23:41,587 in a way, it's kinda like we both lost siblings. 412 00:23:44,548 --> 00:23:46,717 How, uh, how is Polly? 413 00:23:46,759 --> 00:23:48,468 Is she still in that group home? 414 00:23:48,510 --> 00:23:51,138 Do you think she knows what happened to Jason, that he was murdered? 415 00:23:52,639 --> 00:23:55,184 I... I'm not sure. 416 00:23:55,226 --> 00:23:56,977 What do you think went down between them? 417 00:23:57,019 --> 00:23:57,978 I don't know... 418 00:23:58,020 --> 00:23:59,521 What do your parents say? 419 00:23:59,563 --> 00:24:01,107 -About Jason and Polly? 420 00:24:01,607 --> 00:24:03,525 Not a lot. 421 00:24:03,567 --> 00:24:05,694 Same. 422 00:24:05,736 --> 00:24:08,530 I keep thinking that maybe Jason said something to her or she said something to him. 423 00:24:08,572 --> 00:24:11,284 I mean, didn't they have a big fight this summer, or... 424 00:24:11,325 --> 00:24:14,661 Why are you asking me so many questions about Polly? 425 00:24:18,999 --> 00:24:20,584 Cheryl? 426 00:24:20,626 --> 00:24:23,087 Because, you dumb cow, someone shot my brother 427 00:24:23,129 --> 00:24:25,923 and I think it was your crazy, tweaked-out sister. 428 00:24:29,260 --> 00:24:30,261 (SIGHS) 429 00:24:39,728 --> 00:24:41,939 Get out of my house. 430 00:24:41,981 --> 00:24:43,441 Not until you tell me... 431 00:24:43,481 --> 00:24:46,819 Cheryl, get the hell out of my house before I kill you. 432 00:24:52,658 --> 00:24:53,659 (SIGHS) 433 00:24:55,702 --> 00:24:57,788 Jug. What's up? 434 00:24:59,623 --> 00:25:01,792 What's up is I saw you, Archie. 435 00:25:02,876 --> 00:25:04,670 In the music room. With Ms. Grundy. 436 00:25:04,711 --> 00:25:06,588 Keep your voice down, my dad's inside. 437 00:25:06,630 --> 00:25:09,133 I'm trying to help you, dude. 438 00:25:09,175 --> 00:25:11,593 I'm trying to be your friend here. 439 00:25:11,635 --> 00:25:13,304 Even though we're not anymore. 440 00:25:13,804 --> 00:25:15,681 How long? 441 00:25:15,722 --> 00:25:16,890 You and Grundy? 442 00:25:18,976 --> 00:25:20,311 Since the summer. 443 00:25:22,646 --> 00:25:23,605 I like her. 444 00:25:23,647 --> 00:25:26,359 (SCOFFS) 445 00:25:26,400 --> 00:25:29,778 So I'm guessing she's the reason you've been acting weird since summer? 446 00:25:30,737 --> 00:25:31,905 One of them. 447 00:25:31,947 --> 00:25:34,908 "One of them." There's more? 448 00:25:37,328 --> 00:25:39,746 We were at Sweetwater River on July 4th. 449 00:25:43,250 --> 00:25:45,378 We heard a gunshot. The gunshot. 450 00:25:45,419 --> 00:25:49,673 -Dude, you have to tell somebody. -I can't. 451 00:25:49,715 --> 00:25:51,675 Neither can you. If people find out about Grundy... 452 00:25:51,717 --> 00:25:54,178 A kid is dead, Archie! 453 00:25:54,220 --> 00:25:56,805 And you're worried about some... Some cougar? 454 00:25:56,847 --> 00:25:58,224 Don't call her that. 455 00:25:58,265 --> 00:26:00,600 Okay, she's not like that, she cares about me. 456 00:26:00,642 --> 00:26:01,894 Stab in the dark. 457 00:26:01,935 --> 00:26:04,730 I'm guessing she cares more about herself. 458 00:26:04,771 --> 00:26:05,898 She's the one who's telling you 459 00:26:05,939 --> 00:26:07,733 not to say anything, right? 460 00:26:09,943 --> 00:26:13,406 Look, I saw you guys. She's messing with you, man. 461 00:26:13,447 --> 00:26:15,074 And she's messing with your mind... 462 00:26:15,115 --> 00:26:17,243 What the hell do you know about it, Jughead? 463 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:18,911 Or about me, even? 464 00:26:20,662 --> 00:26:22,706 Nothing. 465 00:26:22,748 --> 00:26:25,418 But I used to know this guy once. 466 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:26,710 Archie Andrews. 467 00:26:27,836 --> 00:26:30,005 He wasn't perfect but... 468 00:26:30,672 --> 00:26:31,965 (SIGHS) 469 00:26:32,007 --> 00:26:34,760 He always tried to do the right thing, at least. 470 00:26:34,801 --> 00:26:37,096 Jug. 471 00:26:37,137 --> 00:26:39,348 -(SIGHS) -If you tell anyone about this... 472 00:26:41,808 --> 00:26:43,685 What? 473 00:26:43,727 --> 00:26:45,145 What are you gonna do? 474 00:26:51,110 --> 00:26:54,780 Hey, Jug. Coming in? We got take-out from Pop's. 475 00:26:54,821 --> 00:26:55,822 He was just leaving. 476 00:27:07,834 --> 00:27:10,712 A little sage, to banish the evil spirits. 477 00:27:10,754 --> 00:27:12,047 Mom. 478 00:27:12,089 --> 00:27:15,801 I'm not joking, Betty. That family is pure evil. 479 00:27:15,842 --> 00:27:18,429 I'm wondering if the Blossoms didn't kill Jason themselves. 480 00:27:18,471 --> 00:27:23,683 Sacrificed him to some dark pagan god that they worship in that insane mansion of theirs. 481 00:27:23,725 --> 00:27:25,436 Mom, does Polly know? 482 00:27:25,478 --> 00:27:27,146 About Jason? 483 00:27:27,187 --> 00:27:28,897 I told her. 484 00:27:28,939 --> 00:27:31,066 But half the time, your sister doesn't even know what day it is. 485 00:27:31,108 --> 00:27:33,902 Mom, why were you so against them being together? 486 00:27:35,321 --> 00:27:36,822 Many reasons. 487 00:27:36,863 --> 00:27:39,908 That family. Everything they touch, it rots. 488 00:27:42,786 --> 00:27:45,956 Mom, I was thinking... 489 00:27:45,998 --> 00:27:48,792 Maybe it's time I go visit Polly. 490 00:27:51,253 --> 00:27:55,508 I am so proud of how you stood up to that dragoness, 491 00:27:55,549 --> 00:27:59,428 but honestly, Betty, why was Cheryl over here in the first place? 492 00:27:59,470 --> 00:28:01,430 And who else is gonna come waltzing in? 493 00:28:01,472 --> 00:28:03,265 Veronica? Archie? 494 00:28:04,391 --> 00:28:06,810 How many times are you gonna let them hurt you? 495 00:28:08,479 --> 00:28:10,772 Until I learn my lesson, Mom. 496 00:28:26,246 --> 00:28:28,081 You were right. 497 00:28:30,959 --> 00:28:32,878 And what you said about Archie. 498 00:28:35,589 --> 00:28:38,384 Sometimes it's hard to admit things to yourself. 499 00:28:40,844 --> 00:28:42,762 My mother is crazy. 500 00:28:44,557 --> 00:28:47,100 I'm afraid I'll never see my sister again. 501 00:28:48,310 --> 00:28:50,812 The boy I like doesn't like me back. 502 00:28:50,854 --> 00:28:52,981 He may not be crushing on you, 503 00:28:54,024 --> 00:28:56,068 but he does love you. 504 00:28:56,109 --> 00:29:00,573 And he's legit miserable without you, if it's any consolation. 505 00:29:00,614 --> 00:29:05,952 My mom says sometimes a friend is better than a boyfriend. 506 00:29:05,994 --> 00:29:08,788 Maybe this is one of those times. 507 00:29:11,208 --> 00:29:15,128 And Sheriff Keller's grilling me, Mantle the Magnificent. 508 00:29:15,170 --> 00:29:16,880 'Cause I'd want Blossom dead. 509 00:29:16,922 --> 00:29:19,049 When he was, like, the only good quarterback we had. 510 00:29:19,091 --> 00:29:22,469 And speaking of offensive tight-ends, I should've sent the cops to you, Moose. 511 00:29:22,511 --> 00:29:24,597 Because here's another unsolved mystery. 512 00:29:24,638 --> 00:29:26,932 What exactly were you and Kevin doing at the river, huh? 513 00:29:26,973 --> 00:29:31,520 Or does being with the sheriff's son give you a free pass? Keller? 514 00:29:31,562 --> 00:29:33,564 Reggie's just being a blowhard, Kev. 515 00:29:33,606 --> 00:29:34,940 I don't care what he says. 516 00:29:34,981 --> 00:29:37,109 I mean, let's think about it. 517 00:29:37,150 --> 00:29:39,861 If a kid at Riverdale killed Jason, 518 00:29:39,903 --> 00:29:42,448 it's not gonna be a jock, right? 519 00:29:42,489 --> 00:29:43,990 Now let's be honest. 520 00:29:44,032 --> 00:29:48,328 Isn't it always some spooky, scrawny, pathetic Internet troll, 521 00:29:48,370 --> 00:29:51,540 too busy writing his manifestos to get laid? 522 00:29:51,582 --> 00:29:56,378 Some smug, moody, serial killer fanboy freak, 523 00:29:57,630 --> 00:29:59,214 like Jughead? 524 00:29:59,256 --> 00:30:00,382 (LAUGHS) 525 00:30:00,424 --> 00:30:02,635 What was it like, Suicide Squad? 526 00:30:02,676 --> 00:30:04,303 When you shot Jason? 527 00:30:04,344 --> 00:30:06,472 You didn't do stuff to the body, did you? 528 00:30:06,513 --> 00:30:08,599 Like... After? 529 00:30:08,641 --> 00:30:12,894 It's called necrophilia, Reggie, can you spell it? 530 00:30:12,936 --> 00:30:14,146 Come here, you little... 531 00:30:14,187 --> 00:30:16,148 Hey shut the hell up, Reggie. 532 00:30:16,690 --> 00:30:18,150 Boys. 533 00:30:18,191 --> 00:30:19,359 What do you care, Andrews? 534 00:30:19,401 --> 00:30:21,069 Nothing, just leave him alone. 535 00:30:21,654 --> 00:30:24,030 Holy crap. 536 00:30:24,072 --> 00:30:26,366 Did you and Donnie Darko kill him together? 537 00:30:26,408 --> 00:30:30,329 Was it some sort of pervy, blood brother thing? 538 00:30:34,166 --> 00:30:36,293 (GLASS SHATTERING) 539 00:30:36,335 --> 00:30:39,379 ♪ No she don't mess around 540 00:30:39,421 --> 00:30:41,465 ♪ No she don't mess around 541 00:30:44,968 --> 00:30:46,637 FRED: Ooh. 542 00:30:46,679 --> 00:30:49,556 I hate to ask this, but did you get that in a fight with Jughead? 543 00:30:50,557 --> 00:30:53,435 Nah. No, it was with Reggie. 544 00:30:53,477 --> 00:30:54,770 It's a long story. 545 00:30:54,812 --> 00:30:57,897 Jughead and I, we were disagreeing about a girl. 546 00:30:58,106 --> 00:30:59,316 Hmm. 547 00:30:59,983 --> 00:31:01,234 (SIGHS) 548 00:31:01,276 --> 00:31:02,902 -Because there's this girl. -There usually is. 549 00:31:02,944 --> 00:31:05,572 But it's not about me and Jughead, it's about me and this girl. 550 00:31:07,991 --> 00:31:11,411 I think we should do something. And it's the right thing, Dad. 551 00:31:11,453 --> 00:31:16,958 But the girl says that if we do or if I do this thing, it'll ruin what we have. 552 00:31:18,711 --> 00:31:21,714 That doesn't make any sense, does it? 553 00:31:21,755 --> 00:31:24,924 You know, this is the most honest talk we've had in a while. 554 00:31:24,966 --> 00:31:27,386 And I'm glad that you want to do the right thing. 555 00:31:27,427 --> 00:31:29,346 I can see that. 556 00:31:29,388 --> 00:31:31,640 Even under the shiner. 557 00:31:31,682 --> 00:31:35,227 Archie, if you know it's the right thing to do, 558 00:31:35,268 --> 00:31:39,690 even though it's tough, even though it might... It might cost you. 559 00:31:42,025 --> 00:31:43,360 You gotta do it. 560 00:31:48,657 --> 00:31:51,284 -(CHEERING) -(MARCHING BAND PLAYING) 561 00:32:22,065 --> 00:32:24,025 I'm gonna come clean with Weatherbee and Keller. 562 00:32:26,152 --> 00:32:27,404 I was there. 563 00:32:27,446 --> 00:32:28,697 I heard the gunshot and I have to own that. 564 00:32:28,739 --> 00:32:32,743 -Archie, slow down. -I'm gonna do it tomorrow. 565 00:32:32,785 --> 00:32:34,994 If you wanna come with me, then we can figure that out. 566 00:32:35,036 --> 00:32:38,707 If not, I'll respect that and I'll do everything I can to keep you out of it. 567 00:32:42,628 --> 00:32:44,713 I'm sorry, Ms. Grundy, but I have to. 568 00:33:00,520 --> 00:33:03,356 Girl trouble? You? 569 00:33:06,109 --> 00:33:07,277 Grundy and me. 570 00:33:07,319 --> 00:33:08,779 We're telling Weatherbee. 571 00:33:11,323 --> 00:33:12,699 At least, I am. 572 00:33:15,368 --> 00:33:18,371 And also, I didn't mean all that crap I said to you. 573 00:33:20,833 --> 00:33:21,708 I'm sorry. 574 00:33:25,295 --> 00:33:26,546 It's cool. 575 00:33:30,300 --> 00:33:32,636 We're not gonna hug in front of this whole town. (LAUGHS) 576 00:33:32,678 --> 00:33:36,556 So why don't we both just do that bro thing where we nod like douches 577 00:33:36,598 --> 00:33:38,851 and mutually suppress our emotions? 578 00:33:38,892 --> 00:33:41,102 Yeah, but as friends, right? 579 00:33:41,144 --> 00:33:43,062 To be discussed, 580 00:33:43,814 --> 00:33:47,066 over many burgers, and many days. 581 00:34:00,664 --> 00:34:03,583 Oh, my God, Arch. Your eye. 582 00:34:12,217 --> 00:34:14,803 Now to kickoff this pep rally, I'd like to hand it over 583 00:34:14,845 --> 00:34:16,596 to our very own Mayor McCoy. 584 00:34:16,638 --> 00:34:19,641 Thank you, Principal Weatherbee. 585 00:34:19,683 --> 00:34:25,397 It is heartening to see so many of you here, even in weather like this. 586 00:34:25,438 --> 00:34:30,736 But a lack of heart and school spirit has never been the Riverdale way. 587 00:34:30,777 --> 00:34:35,574 Tonight's pep rally isn't like any other we've had in the past. 588 00:34:35,615 --> 00:34:37,910 And we shouldn't pretend that it is. 589 00:34:37,951 --> 00:34:41,747 Which is why I would like to dedicate this evening 590 00:34:41,788 --> 00:34:44,624 to the memory of one of our brightest. 591 00:34:45,291 --> 00:34:47,502 Jason Blossom. 592 00:34:47,544 --> 00:34:49,796 We're with him tonight. 593 00:34:49,838 --> 00:34:55,594 Now please, join me in welcoming to the field our very own River Vixens, 594 00:34:55,635 --> 00:35:01,474 and their special guest stars, my daughter, Josie and her Pussycats! 595 00:35:01,516 --> 00:35:04,519 (ALL CHEERING) 596 00:35:04,561 --> 00:35:07,856 ♪ Hey, shawty You're my candy girl The kind with the swirls 597 00:35:07,898 --> 00:35:10,191 ♪ Oh, so good Baby out of this world 598 00:35:10,233 --> 00:35:12,151 ♪ Looks so sweet Fell in love with your curves 599 00:35:12,193 --> 00:35:14,362 ♪ Every time you speak Conversation like, sir 600 00:35:14,404 --> 00:35:15,864 ♪ S-U-G-A-R You ain't her 601 00:35:15,906 --> 00:35:18,241 ♪ Oh, honey, honey Put money on that girl 602 00:35:18,283 --> 00:35:20,159 ♪ Let's keep it in her circle You everything I deserve 603 00:35:20,201 --> 00:35:21,954 ♪ Baby wants her sugar I'm ready to get served 604 00:35:21,995 --> 00:35:23,162 ♪ Sugar 605 00:35:24,957 --> 00:35:26,833 ♪ Oh, honey, honey 606 00:35:29,252 --> 00:35:32,714 ♪ You are my candy girl 607 00:35:32,756 --> 00:35:35,926 ♪ And you got me wanting you 608 00:35:35,968 --> 00:35:38,553 ♪ Ooh 609 00:35:38,595 --> 00:35:42,307 ♪ I saw this girl I wanna know her name 610 00:35:42,348 --> 00:35:46,478 ♪ She's got this body It's driving me insane 611 00:35:46,519 --> 00:35:48,981 ♪ 'Cause I need a candy, girl 612 00:35:49,022 --> 00:35:50,816 ♪ Her kisses rock my world 613 00:35:50,857 --> 00:35:54,486 ♪ More legs, brown eyes Ain't nobody like a fancy girl 614 00:35:54,527 --> 00:35:55,695 ♪ Sugar 615 00:35:57,030 --> 00:35:59,574 ♪ Oh, honey, honey 616 00:36:01,367 --> 00:36:04,746 ♪ You are my candy girl 617 00:36:04,788 --> 00:36:08,708 ♪ And you got me wanting you ♪ 618 00:36:09,292 --> 00:36:10,543 (CHEERING) 619 00:36:16,299 --> 00:36:18,010 All right, you all ready? Let's make some noise! 620 00:36:18,051 --> 00:36:21,513 Put your hands together for the Riverdale Bulldogs! 621 00:37:05,765 --> 00:37:07,266 (SOBBING) 622 00:37:14,900 --> 00:37:16,068 Cheryl? 623 00:37:16,109 --> 00:37:17,276 (SNIFFLING) 624 00:37:18,528 --> 00:37:20,697 Cheryl, what is it? 625 00:37:20,739 --> 00:37:22,281 What happened? 626 00:37:24,534 --> 00:37:25,994 Jason. 627 00:37:27,120 --> 00:37:29,039 (SNIFFLING) He's gone... 628 00:37:31,083 --> 00:37:35,628 -(SOBBING) -I know. I know he is. 629 00:37:35,670 --> 00:37:38,339 No, you don't. You don't understand. 630 00:37:40,466 --> 00:37:42,802 He was supposed to come back. 631 00:37:45,638 --> 00:37:47,306 (SOBBING) 632 00:37:52,062 --> 00:37:53,312 I'm alone. 633 00:37:54,147 --> 00:37:55,648 I'm alone. 634 00:37:57,525 --> 00:38:01,362 You're not alone. It's okay. 635 00:38:03,115 --> 00:38:04,323 (SOBBING) 636 00:38:12,958 --> 00:38:14,626 (CLEARS THROAT) Hey. 637 00:38:14,667 --> 00:38:16,461 Hey. 638 00:38:16,502 --> 00:38:18,379 I saw you and Cheryl. 639 00:38:19,923 --> 00:38:23,802 Not many girls would've done what you did. 640 00:38:23,843 --> 00:38:27,973 Full disclosure. I've had my share of emotional breakdowns. 641 00:38:30,516 --> 00:38:32,978 If you're not doing anything, 642 00:38:33,019 --> 00:38:36,106 do you wanna go get a milkshake at Pop's? 643 00:38:38,024 --> 00:38:40,902 -Are you sure? (LAUGHS) -Yeah. 644 00:38:41,653 --> 00:38:43,571 Betty, I'd love that. 645 00:38:49,035 --> 00:38:53,123 WAITER: Here you go. One double chocolate and one old-fashioned vanilla. 646 00:38:53,165 --> 00:38:54,707 -BETTY: Thank you. -Thank you. 647 00:38:57,710 --> 00:38:58,878 Betty... 648 00:38:59,587 --> 00:39:00,880 Can we make a vow? 649 00:39:00,922 --> 00:39:02,882 Sure. 650 00:39:02,924 --> 00:39:07,095 That no matter what, no boy will ever come between us again. 651 00:39:09,722 --> 00:39:10,765 Deal? 652 00:39:12,100 --> 00:39:13,392 Deal. 653 00:39:17,230 --> 00:39:18,773 (BELLS JINGLING) 654 00:39:36,249 --> 00:39:38,417 Do you guys want to join us? 655 00:39:40,670 --> 00:39:42,922 Yes, but only if you're treating. 656 00:39:42,964 --> 00:39:44,674 (LAUGHING) 657 00:39:44,716 --> 00:39:48,553 -VERONICA: Veronica Lodge. -Jughead Jones, the third. 658 00:39:48,594 --> 00:39:50,138 Jughead Jones, the third. 659 00:39:50,180 --> 00:39:52,974 JUGHEAD: To someone on the outside, peering in, 660 00:39:53,016 --> 00:39:55,727 it would've looked like there were four people in that booth. 661 00:39:55,768 --> 00:39:58,104 But I was there, and I can tell you. 662 00:39:58,146 --> 00:40:01,066 Really, there were only three. 663 00:40:01,107 --> 00:40:04,986 A blonde girl, a raven-haired girl, 664 00:40:05,028 --> 00:40:08,073 and the luckiest red-headed boy in the universe. 665 00:40:09,574 --> 00:40:12,911 For one shining moment, we were just kids. 666 00:40:12,952 --> 00:40:17,249 Those bright neon lights of Pop's keeping the darkness at bay. 667 00:40:17,290 --> 00:40:22,128 Giving way, as all nights must, to a morning of reckonings. 668 00:40:24,089 --> 00:40:26,132 ♪ Got so much to lose 669 00:40:27,300 --> 00:40:30,053 ♪ Got so much to prove 670 00:40:30,095 --> 00:40:33,973 ♪ God, don't let me lose My mind 671 00:40:38,811 --> 00:40:42,065 We're reviewing new systems of human biology starting with... 672 00:40:43,816 --> 00:40:46,903 ♪ My sweet love, Won't you pull me through 673 00:40:46,945 --> 00:40:49,614 ♪ Everywhere I look I catch a glimpse of you 674 00:40:49,655 --> 00:40:52,992 ♪ I said it was love And I did it for love 675 00:40:53,034 --> 00:40:54,244 ♪ I did it for you 676 00:40:57,663 --> 00:40:59,958 You're here for me, aren't you? 677 00:40:59,999 --> 00:41:02,627 Because of the autopsy? 678 00:41:02,668 --> 00:41:06,505 We don't need to do this in front of your classmates, Cheryl. 679 00:41:06,547 --> 00:41:08,007 It's all right, Principal Weatherbee. 680 00:41:09,175 --> 00:41:10,593 They'll find out soon enough. 681 00:41:10,635 --> 00:41:12,178 Now, that won't be necessary. 682 00:41:12,220 --> 00:41:14,973 Wait, Cheryl, find out what? 683 00:41:18,017 --> 00:41:19,811 That I'm guilty. 684 00:41:19,852 --> 00:41:22,147 JUGHEAD: As shocking as those three words were, 685 00:41:22,188 --> 00:41:24,023 they were nothing compared to the secrets 686 00:41:24,065 --> 00:41:28,153 that Jason's body had given up during its autopsy. 687 00:41:28,194 --> 00:41:33,658 That Jason didn't die on July 4th, as we believed, 688 00:41:33,699 --> 00:41:36,161 but over a week later. 689 00:41:36,202 --> 00:41:37,954 ♪ Everywhere I look I catch a glimpse of you 690 00:41:37,996 --> 00:41:41,333 ♪ I said it was love And I did it for love 691 00:41:41,374 --> 00:41:42,708 ♪ I did it for you e And I did it for love