1 00:00:01,418 --> 00:00:02,503 ARCHIE: Previously on Riverdale... 2 00:00:02,544 --> 00:00:04,254 Polly's our woman on the inside. 3 00:00:04,296 --> 00:00:06,423 Polly: Blossom's had something to do with Jason's death. 4 00:00:06,465 --> 00:00:08,091 And I'm gonna prove it. 5 00:00:08,133 --> 00:00:11,345 My dad hired Jughead's dad to trash the drive-in. 6 00:00:11,386 --> 00:00:13,848 Dad, did you have anything to do with Jason Blossom's death? 7 00:00:13,889 --> 00:00:15,014 I'm no killer. 8 00:00:15,056 --> 00:00:17,184 -Do you believe him? -I do. 9 00:00:17,225 --> 00:00:19,353 Hiram Lodge's daughter is here. 10 00:00:19,394 --> 00:00:21,188 She said something about her father being connected to Jason's murder. 11 00:00:21,229 --> 00:00:22,982 These kids are more on the ball than the Sheriff. 12 00:00:25,233 --> 00:00:26,360 ARCHIE: I'm messed up, Veronica... 13 00:00:26,401 --> 00:00:27,862 Every day I wonder, 14 00:00:27,903 --> 00:00:29,864 what if I had left Riverdale with my mom? 15 00:00:29,905 --> 00:00:31,239 Hi, honey. 16 00:00:34,075 --> 00:00:36,036 Josie and the Pussycats: (SINGING) ♪ All hail ♪ 17 00:00:36,077 --> 00:00:40,415 ♪ Our fair Riverdale ♪ 18 00:00:40,457 --> 00:00:42,877 ♪ My heart rings true... ♪ 19 00:00:42,918 --> 00:00:45,212 JUGHEAD: People like to say that the death of Jason Blossom 20 00:00:45,253 --> 00:00:48,382 changed everything at Riverdale High. 21 00:00:48,423 --> 00:00:50,384 But certain things, certain traditions 22 00:00:50,425 --> 00:00:51,886 never change. 23 00:00:51,927 --> 00:00:53,762 Take Homecoming, for instance. 24 00:00:53,804 --> 00:00:55,931 Though Jason's jersey had been retired, 25 00:00:55,973 --> 00:00:58,642 the Riverdale Bulldogs would still be playing their arch-rivals, 26 00:00:58,684 --> 00:01:01,102 the Baxter High Ravens, 27 00:01:01,144 --> 00:01:03,230 with the River Vixens cheering them on. 28 00:01:03,271 --> 00:01:05,774 Betty: I'm just handing off some of my decorating duties to Ethel 29 00:01:05,816 --> 00:01:07,735 so I can keep focusing on the Blue and Gold. 30 00:01:07,776 --> 00:01:09,611 Unacceptable. 31 00:01:09,653 --> 00:01:11,906 You made a commitment, Ms. Cooper, you need to honor it. 32 00:01:11,947 --> 00:01:14,825 Especially since this Homecoming is also a Reunion Weekend. 33 00:01:14,867 --> 00:01:16,284 JUGHEAD: As in previous years, 34 00:01:16,326 --> 00:01:18,453 graduates from days of Riverdale Past 35 00:01:18,495 --> 00:01:21,415 will come to town to relive their more youthful, 36 00:01:21,456 --> 00:01:23,500 more carefree days. 37 00:01:23,542 --> 00:01:27,254 Or to make up for lost time. 38 00:01:27,295 --> 00:01:29,006 Archie, the reason why I came... 39 00:01:29,048 --> 00:01:30,340 You came because of the divorce. 40 00:01:31,967 --> 00:01:34,177 Because I called Dad. 41 00:01:34,219 --> 00:01:37,180 You know, I thought that Riverdale would be better for you than Chicago. 42 00:01:37,222 --> 00:01:38,974 -It would be safer... -It's okay, Mom. 43 00:01:40,726 --> 00:01:41,727 Really, I'm okay. 44 00:01:43,687 --> 00:01:45,439 And I mean, it hasn't been all bad. 45 00:01:45,480 --> 00:01:47,106 My friends are amazing. 46 00:01:47,148 --> 00:01:49,860 Dad and I are closer than ever right now. And also... 47 00:01:49,902 --> 00:01:51,110 You've been singing. 48 00:01:51,152 --> 00:01:53,113 Songwriting, yeah. And singing. 49 00:01:53,154 --> 00:01:55,699 -And your dad tells me that you're great. -(CHUCKLES) 50 00:01:55,741 --> 00:01:57,826 I hope you'll play me some songs before I go. 51 00:01:57,868 --> 00:01:59,954 Yeah, for sure. 52 00:01:59,995 --> 00:02:02,539 I'm playing at the dance. So, if you want to see me play live... 53 00:02:03,665 --> 00:02:04,833 (SIGHS) 54 00:02:04,875 --> 00:02:05,876 (CHUCKLES) 55 00:02:07,335 --> 00:02:09,379 HERMIONE: That's incredible, Paul. 56 00:02:09,421 --> 00:02:11,339 You will keep us posted, won't you? 57 00:02:12,507 --> 00:02:14,175 Okay, thanks... Thank you. 58 00:02:15,510 --> 00:02:16,804 Some good news for a change? 59 00:02:16,845 --> 00:02:18,973 That was your dad's attorney. 60 00:02:19,014 --> 00:02:20,891 Turns out, our statements did make a difference 61 00:02:20,933 --> 00:02:23,143 and the judge seems inclined to give your father a break. 62 00:02:23,184 --> 00:02:24,686 How much of a break? 63 00:02:24,728 --> 00:02:26,480 Time served. A few more months, if that. 64 00:02:26,521 --> 00:02:27,982 And then what? 65 00:02:28,023 --> 00:02:29,316 We move back to New York? 66 00:02:29,357 --> 00:02:30,818 Or your father moves here. 67 00:02:30,859 --> 00:02:32,987 What about the crimes he's committed? 68 00:02:33,028 --> 00:02:35,322 Including, maybe, Jason Blossom. 69 00:02:35,363 --> 00:02:37,365 Stop it, Veronica. 70 00:02:37,407 --> 00:02:39,701 There is no proof that your father had anything to do with that. 71 00:02:39,743 --> 00:02:41,745 He's in jail because of the Blossoms, Mom, 72 00:02:41,787 --> 00:02:43,497 that gives him a motive. 73 00:02:43,538 --> 00:02:46,917 Okay. Veronica, you need to be supporting your father, 74 00:02:46,959 --> 00:02:49,044 not demonizing him. 75 00:02:49,086 --> 00:02:52,131 Again, for things that you have no proof of. 76 00:03:12,567 --> 00:03:13,944 Dad, 77 00:03:13,986 --> 00:03:15,362 have you been body-snatched? 78 00:03:15,403 --> 00:03:17,031 Oh, I feel good, Jug. 79 00:03:17,072 --> 00:03:19,033 Wanna look good, too. 80 00:03:19,074 --> 00:03:21,200 Shave. Clean the place up a bit. 81 00:03:21,242 --> 00:03:22,536 A little paint. 82 00:03:22,577 --> 00:03:24,203 Oh, I got us some coffee and donuts. 83 00:03:24,245 --> 00:03:26,205 And I read your, uh... Your essay? 84 00:03:26,247 --> 00:03:27,582 Manuscript? 85 00:03:27,624 --> 00:03:29,376 -You did? -Yeah. 86 00:03:29,417 --> 00:03:31,628 -Really? -I asked you for it, didn't I? 87 00:03:31,670 --> 00:03:33,714 Yeah, I don't know. I figured you were just pretending to be interested. 88 00:03:33,755 --> 00:03:35,423 This is excellent. 89 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:38,593 Me, I can barely string two sentences together. 90 00:03:38,635 --> 00:03:40,721 but you, you got a gift. 91 00:03:40,762 --> 00:03:42,723 Thank God you're not wasting it. 92 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:44,058 Mind if I ask you a couple questions? 93 00:03:44,099 --> 00:03:46,060 Yeah. Of course. 94 00:03:46,101 --> 00:03:48,395 Why Jason Blossom, huh? 95 00:03:48,436 --> 00:03:50,438 Out of all the things you could write about, 96 00:03:50,480 --> 00:03:51,899 why pick a dead kid? 97 00:03:51,940 --> 00:03:53,901 I don't know. It was sort like he picked me. 98 00:03:53,942 --> 00:03:55,402 (SIGHS) 99 00:03:55,443 --> 00:03:57,738 Tell the story that no one was gonna tell. 100 00:03:57,779 --> 00:03:58,989 Or even know how to tell. 101 00:03:59,031 --> 00:04:00,782 From the outside, looking in. 102 00:04:00,824 --> 00:04:02,910 Who do you think killed him? 103 00:04:02,951 --> 00:04:05,453 I mean, you and Betty are in this deep. You gotta have an opinion. 104 00:04:06,955 --> 00:04:09,917 To me, I don't think the question is, 105 00:04:09,958 --> 00:04:11,085 "Whodunnit?" 106 00:04:11,126 --> 00:04:13,003 I think the real question is 107 00:04:13,045 --> 00:04:15,422 whether Riverdale is a place of good 108 00:04:15,463 --> 00:04:17,298 or a place of darkness and evil. 109 00:04:17,340 --> 00:04:18,508 Or both. 110 00:04:18,550 --> 00:04:19,551 Most things are both. 111 00:04:20,969 --> 00:04:22,763 Can I make one suggestion? 112 00:04:22,804 --> 00:04:25,265 That's what Betty says, and then it's about a dozen suggestions. 113 00:04:25,306 --> 00:04:27,976 I think, at a certain point, you should 114 00:04:29,394 --> 00:04:31,438 move on. 115 00:04:31,479 --> 00:04:33,440 You can't let this be the only story you're gonna tell, Jughead. 116 00:04:33,481 --> 00:04:35,567 Hell, it shouldn't even be the most important one. 117 00:04:39,738 --> 00:04:41,865 ARCHIE: Ronnie, wait up. 118 00:04:41,907 --> 00:04:43,491 Hey, I just wanted to explain why I didn't call you after the party. 119 00:04:43,533 --> 00:04:44,952 My mom showed up out of nowhere. 120 00:04:44,993 --> 00:04:46,620 It's fine, you don't owe me an explanation. 121 00:04:46,661 --> 00:04:48,663 Wait, Veronica. 122 00:04:48,705 --> 00:04:51,166 Are we seriously not gonna talk about what happened between us? 123 00:04:51,208 --> 00:04:52,500 Archie. 124 00:04:55,045 --> 00:04:59,049 We had a moment. A beautiful, but fleeting moment. 125 00:04:59,091 --> 00:05:01,635 -We spent the night. -We crashed, in separate beds. 126 00:05:01,676 --> 00:05:04,012 I don't regret anything we said, Veronica, or did. 127 00:05:04,054 --> 00:05:05,305 Me neither, 128 00:05:05,346 --> 00:05:07,306 but I think you might be boyfriend-worthy. 129 00:05:07,348 --> 00:05:09,810 I agree. Let's test that theory at the Homecoming Dance. 130 00:05:09,851 --> 00:05:11,561 Unfortunately, I don't have the bandwidth 131 00:05:11,603 --> 00:05:13,814 to explore anything with anyone right now. 132 00:05:13,855 --> 00:05:15,649 Well, in that case, 133 00:05:15,690 --> 00:05:18,235 what if we just finally get to sing that duet together? 134 00:05:18,277 --> 00:05:20,361 -(CHUCKLES) -I kind of told my mom I was performing. 135 00:05:23,782 --> 00:05:26,660 Look, Archie. I'm sorry, but for a million reasons, 136 00:05:26,701 --> 00:05:28,703 we're going to have to pretend our moment never happened. 137 00:05:30,872 --> 00:05:31,873 I'll see you later. 138 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:40,215 Oh, finally, close that door. 139 00:05:42,717 --> 00:05:45,344 Ladies, I need you to look around the room. 140 00:05:45,386 --> 00:05:48,015 Whoever is not in this room is on the table 141 00:05:48,056 --> 00:05:49,933 as a possible murder suspect... 142 00:05:49,975 --> 00:05:51,350 including those Pussycats. 143 00:05:51,392 --> 00:05:53,228 Oh, my God, Mom... 144 00:05:53,270 --> 00:05:57,024 Now, let's talk about your father. 145 00:05:57,065 --> 00:06:01,028 He has an epic grudge against the Blossoms, so yes. 146 00:06:01,069 --> 00:06:02,612 It's totally within the realm of possibility 147 00:06:02,654 --> 00:06:06,533 that he hired someone from jail to kill Jason. 148 00:06:06,574 --> 00:06:08,367 Maybe Jughead's dad. 149 00:06:08,409 --> 00:06:10,037 You really believe that? 150 00:06:10,078 --> 00:06:13,540 My dad paid Jughead's dad to trash the drive-in. 151 00:06:13,581 --> 00:06:16,126 -Maybe he paid him to-- -Commit murder. 152 00:06:16,168 --> 00:06:20,047 And, for all we know, that gay Greaser Serpent is an accomplice. 153 00:06:20,088 --> 00:06:21,464 And what are you basing that off of? 154 00:06:21,506 --> 00:06:24,218 That you saw FP and Joaquin talking? 155 00:06:24,259 --> 00:06:25,552 It didn't look like they were talking. 156 00:06:25,593 --> 00:06:26,761 It looked like they were conspiring. 157 00:06:26,803 --> 00:06:28,387 Conspiring about what? 158 00:06:28,429 --> 00:06:30,224 That's what I need you to find out. 159 00:06:30,265 --> 00:06:32,726 Either through Jughead or FP directly, 160 00:06:32,767 --> 00:06:35,229 without raising suspicion, of course. 161 00:06:35,270 --> 00:06:39,233 Which is why I have prepared a seemingly innocuous list of questions. 162 00:06:39,274 --> 00:06:41,442 I already asked Jughead, point-blank, 163 00:06:41,484 --> 00:06:43,737 if he thought his father had anything to do with Jason's death, 164 00:06:43,778 --> 00:06:45,239 and he said no. 165 00:06:45,280 --> 00:06:48,449 And I believed him, and I still believe him. 166 00:06:48,491 --> 00:06:49,743 Betty, you're too close to this. 167 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:52,079 Betty: I'm not going to insult Jughead 168 00:06:52,120 --> 00:06:54,664 or betray him by entertaining this. 169 00:06:54,706 --> 00:06:58,293 Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a Homecoming Dance to plan. 170 00:06:59,836 --> 00:07:00,879 Come on, Vee, let's go. 171 00:07:04,299 --> 00:07:05,384 (SIGHS) 172 00:07:44,172 --> 00:07:45,340 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 173 00:07:46,174 --> 00:07:47,634 Mrs. Cooper? 174 00:07:47,675 --> 00:07:48,676 Yes? 175 00:07:53,723 --> 00:07:56,476 I understand why Betty doesn't want to get in the middle of this. 176 00:07:56,517 --> 00:08:00,647 But I don't feel the same loyalty for the Jones family that she does. 177 00:08:00,688 --> 00:08:03,150 -I'm listening. -Helping you find out the truth 178 00:08:03,191 --> 00:08:05,986 about FP will help me find out the truth about my dad. 179 00:08:06,027 --> 00:08:09,239 And whether or not he hired FP to kill Jason. 180 00:08:09,281 --> 00:08:11,658 What exactly are you saying, Veronica? 181 00:08:11,699 --> 00:08:13,368 I'm saying, 182 00:08:13,410 --> 00:08:17,789 if you want to go after Jughead's dad, Mrs. Cooper, I'm in. 183 00:08:19,916 --> 00:08:21,209 CHERYL: Sorry to interrupt, 184 00:08:21,251 --> 00:08:23,878 but I have an announcement to make. 185 00:08:23,920 --> 00:08:26,547 One that tangentially involves you, Betty. 186 00:08:28,383 --> 00:08:30,051 I'm bringing Polly to the dance as my date, 187 00:08:30,093 --> 00:08:32,387 and we're campaigning as co-queens of Homecoming Court. 188 00:08:32,429 --> 00:08:35,682 -Because why? -Because, Nightmare Smurfette, 189 00:08:35,723 --> 00:08:38,893 by all rights, it should've been Polly and Jason on that stage being crowned. 190 00:08:38,935 --> 00:08:40,437 This is the next best thing. 191 00:08:41,562 --> 00:08:43,398 So... Don't forget to vote, 192 00:08:43,440 --> 00:08:45,233 and I'll see everyone at my coronation! 193 00:08:46,734 --> 00:08:48,528 Betty, about the Homecoming Dance, 194 00:08:48,569 --> 00:08:51,614 can I play a couple songs? I kind of told my mom that... 195 00:08:51,656 --> 00:08:53,200 Whoa, you don't want me to? 196 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:56,203 No, no it's not that, Archie, it's just, um... 197 00:08:56,244 --> 00:08:59,122 This dance needs to be fun. 198 00:08:59,164 --> 00:09:01,416 And your songs, as amazing as they are... 199 00:09:01,458 --> 00:09:03,084 They make you wanna slit your wrists. 200 00:09:05,586 --> 00:09:08,548 -In a good way. -In an amazing way. 201 00:09:08,589 --> 00:09:09,924 But no need to fret, Betty. 202 00:09:09,966 --> 00:09:11,592 'Cause Archie asked me to sing with him, 203 00:09:11,634 --> 00:09:14,262 and we're thinking about doing some upbeat covers. 204 00:09:15,596 --> 00:09:16,806 We are? 205 00:09:17,474 --> 00:09:18,599 Aren't we? 206 00:09:23,604 --> 00:09:24,772 Not that I'm complaining, Ronnie, 207 00:09:24,814 --> 00:09:26,941 but why the change of heart? 208 00:09:26,983 --> 00:09:29,903 Because I'm hoping you'll say yes to the favor I'm about to ask you. 209 00:09:29,944 --> 00:09:31,988 Hey, if it's gonna help you, then I'm in. 210 00:09:33,448 --> 00:09:35,075 Remember when 211 00:09:35,116 --> 00:09:39,454 you heard Clifford Blossom say he put my dad in jail? 212 00:09:39,496 --> 00:09:43,250 Well, I think my dad may have gone after Jason as payback. 213 00:09:43,291 --> 00:09:45,584 He's very eye-for-an-eye, 214 00:09:45,626 --> 00:09:48,255 and I have a strong suspicion he hired Jughead's dad to do his dirty work. 215 00:09:48,296 --> 00:09:51,799 Also, FP's done my dad's bidding before. He trashed the drive-in. 216 00:09:51,841 --> 00:09:54,928 It's a big leap to go from vandalism to murder, Ronnie. 217 00:09:54,969 --> 00:09:56,637 I talked it over with Mrs. Cooper. 218 00:09:56,679 --> 00:09:58,765 -And-- -She's a part of this? Are you nuts? 219 00:09:58,806 --> 00:10:01,101 She's gonna keep FP busy while we search his trailer 220 00:10:01,142 --> 00:10:03,937 to find anything that links FP to Jason. 221 00:10:03,978 --> 00:10:05,355 Or, more importantly, FP to my dad. 222 00:10:05,397 --> 00:10:07,274 We should just talk to Jughead. 223 00:10:07,315 --> 00:10:09,443 No, what if he's protecting FP 224 00:10:09,484 --> 00:10:11,027 or tries to warn him? 225 00:10:11,069 --> 00:10:12,487 He's our friend, Ronnie. 226 00:10:12,529 --> 00:10:14,822 My dad is this close to being released, 227 00:10:14,864 --> 00:10:18,617 and my mom's in denial and she's ready to welcome him back with open arms. 228 00:10:18,659 --> 00:10:22,038 Me, I'd like to know exactly who 229 00:10:22,080 --> 00:10:23,957 we're inviting back into our lives. 230 00:10:23,998 --> 00:10:25,959 Look, Veronica, I really wanna help you, 231 00:10:26,000 --> 00:10:28,002 I do, and I definitely don't want Jughead to get hurt, 232 00:10:28,044 --> 00:10:30,630 but I'm telling you, FP's cleaned up his act. 233 00:10:30,671 --> 00:10:32,006 I hope you're right about that, Archie, 234 00:10:32,924 --> 00:10:35,302 because if not, 235 00:10:35,343 --> 00:10:39,680 Jughead could get dragged into something very messy and very dangerous. 236 00:10:51,067 --> 00:10:54,488 -MARY: Hermione, hi. -Mary Andrews? 237 00:10:54,529 --> 00:10:56,823 What... What are you doing in town? 238 00:10:56,864 --> 00:10:59,409 Oh just a spur-of-the-moment visit. 239 00:10:59,451 --> 00:11:01,536 I was hoping to surprise Fred with lunch. 240 00:11:01,578 --> 00:11:02,912 Oh, he's off-site. 241 00:11:02,954 --> 00:11:05,332 He's picking up some supplies from a vendor. 242 00:11:05,373 --> 00:11:07,375 Yeah, he told me that you were working for him. 243 00:11:07,417 --> 00:11:08,543 With him. 244 00:11:09,919 --> 00:11:12,422 Yeah, he says he admires your chutzpah. 245 00:11:12,464 --> 00:11:14,257 That's a very Fred thing to say, huh? 246 00:11:14,299 --> 00:11:16,675 Yeah, but in this case, I agree. 247 00:11:16,717 --> 00:11:18,261 You know, I've been following the news. 248 00:11:19,095 --> 00:11:20,221 (SIGHS) 249 00:11:20,263 --> 00:11:22,349 Yeah. 250 00:11:22,390 --> 00:11:25,185 Karmic payback for being such a mean girl in high school, I suppose. 251 00:11:25,226 --> 00:11:26,311 (SIGHS) 252 00:11:30,231 --> 00:11:32,233 (MUSIC PLAYING) 253 00:11:37,947 --> 00:11:40,408 (CELL PHONE RINGING) 254 00:11:40,450 --> 00:11:43,203 Polly, thank God, what's going on? 255 00:11:43,244 --> 00:11:46,373 And why are you running to be Homecoming co-queen with Cheryl? 256 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:47,624 To keep her distracted. 257 00:11:47,666 --> 00:11:49,209 Did you find something? 258 00:11:49,250 --> 00:11:50,709 Not yet, but they're definitely hiding things. 259 00:11:50,751 --> 00:11:52,379 Remember our deal, Polly, 260 00:11:52,420 --> 00:11:53,796 if you don't find anything by Homecoming, it's over 261 00:11:53,838 --> 00:11:55,215 you're coming home. 262 00:11:55,256 --> 00:11:56,715 I just have to get into their bedroom. 263 00:11:56,757 --> 00:11:58,552 They protect it obsessively. 264 00:11:58,593 --> 00:12:00,928 Well, you're not putting yourself in any danger, are you? 265 00:12:02,805 --> 00:12:04,349 Betty, I gotta go, I'm sorry. 266 00:12:07,268 --> 00:12:08,603 Your daily milkshake. 267 00:12:10,271 --> 00:12:12,482 -You must be famished. -Mmm-hmm. 268 00:12:12,524 --> 00:12:15,026 What, with all the exploring you've been doing. 269 00:12:18,154 --> 00:12:20,156 The East Wing, where Mr. Blossom and I 270 00:12:20,198 --> 00:12:22,992 have our sleeping quarters, is out of bounds. 271 00:12:23,034 --> 00:12:26,913 Mr. Blossom values his privacy. You understand. 272 00:12:26,954 --> 00:12:29,082 I'm so sorry. It won't happen again. 273 00:12:29,123 --> 00:12:31,125 -Good. -(CHUCKLES) 274 00:12:37,965 --> 00:12:38,966 Thanks. 275 00:12:39,634 --> 00:12:40,635 Hey, you. 276 00:12:42,303 --> 00:12:44,097 -Why didn't you tell me about the dinner? -What? 277 00:12:44,138 --> 00:12:45,848 Your mom basically tackled me in the hall 278 00:12:45,890 --> 00:12:49,644 to invite my dad and I over before the dance. 279 00:12:49,686 --> 00:12:53,273 -Did you not know? -No, no, of course, I've just, you know, got so many... 280 00:12:53,314 --> 00:12:55,692 (CLEARS THROAT) Plates are spinning... 281 00:12:55,734 --> 00:12:58,319 I'm a little terrified about the social experiment of it all, 282 00:12:58,361 --> 00:13:00,614 but I think it's good 283 00:13:00,655 --> 00:13:03,116 for our families to get to know each other. 284 00:13:03,157 --> 00:13:06,953 I think it's important for us. You know? 285 00:13:06,994 --> 00:13:07,995 Yeah. 286 00:13:10,081 --> 00:13:11,625 I know what you're doing, Mom. 287 00:13:11,666 --> 00:13:13,042 Whatever do you mean? I'm making peach pie 288 00:13:13,084 --> 00:13:14,628 for our guests. 289 00:13:14,669 --> 00:13:16,296 No, you're laying out some kind of trap 290 00:13:16,337 --> 00:13:17,796 for Jughead's dad. 291 00:13:17,838 --> 00:13:19,466 On the contrary, Betty, 292 00:13:19,507 --> 00:13:21,718 I took what you said earlier to heart. 293 00:13:21,760 --> 00:13:24,304 So you're not going to question Jughead or his dad about the murder then? 294 00:13:24,345 --> 00:13:28,141 I mean, only if it happens to come up as casual dinner conversation. 295 00:13:28,182 --> 00:13:31,018 I'm not playing this game with you, Mom. 296 00:13:31,060 --> 00:13:32,562 And neither is Jughead, 297 00:13:32,604 --> 00:13:34,855 not after I tell him what you're planning here. 298 00:13:34,897 --> 00:13:37,692 Are you sure that's a good idea, Betty? 299 00:13:37,734 --> 00:13:41,488 When I invited Jughead, he seemed so excited. 300 00:13:41,529 --> 00:13:43,156 Like it really meant a lot to him 301 00:13:43,197 --> 00:13:44,865 that our families are gonna get to know each other. 302 00:13:47,910 --> 00:13:49,120 That's all I'm after, honey. 303 00:13:50,204 --> 00:13:52,039 FP is innocent, Mom. 304 00:13:53,416 --> 00:13:56,336 Jughead said so, and I trust him. 305 00:13:56,377 --> 00:14:00,590 I'm sure the question of FP's guilt or innocence won't even come up at dinner. 306 00:14:09,557 --> 00:14:11,058 MARY: Now, this is pretty good. 307 00:14:12,059 --> 00:14:14,228 FRED: Oh, there he is. 308 00:14:14,270 --> 00:14:17,190 Son, your mom and I are trying to decide between pizza and Chinese food. 309 00:14:17,231 --> 00:14:20,360 -What do you think? -Uh... We always do pizza. 310 00:14:20,401 --> 00:14:23,029 Let me guess. Pepperoni and red pepper? 311 00:14:23,070 --> 00:14:24,905 All right, so, Moon Palace, they still deliver. 312 00:14:24,947 --> 00:14:27,200 -We can get, um... -General Tso's chicken, 313 00:14:27,241 --> 00:14:30,870 scallion pancakes, vegetable dumplings, family-style. 314 00:14:30,911 --> 00:14:32,038 (CLEARS THROAT) 315 00:14:32,079 --> 00:14:33,080 What's wrong, son? 316 00:14:33,832 --> 00:14:36,543 Huh? Nothing. 317 00:14:36,584 --> 00:14:39,878 I'm just... I'm not used to coming home and seeing you guys together. 318 00:14:39,920 --> 00:14:40,921 It's nice, but... 319 00:14:44,592 --> 00:14:47,554 -Hello? -Jughead, hey. 320 00:14:47,595 --> 00:14:50,473 Am I interrupting a family meeting? 'Cause I can come back. 321 00:14:50,515 --> 00:14:51,599 Absolutely not. 322 00:14:51,641 --> 00:14:53,601 So, who's going to the dance? 323 00:14:53,643 --> 00:14:56,396 Besides your dad and me... Oh, and Hermione, whom I invited. 324 00:14:56,437 --> 00:14:58,231 -You did? -We'll talk about it. 325 00:14:58,272 --> 00:15:01,234 Wait, you guys are going to the dance? Together? 326 00:15:01,275 --> 00:15:04,237 We were talking about it. 327 00:15:04,278 --> 00:15:06,781 We both want to hear you play, if that's still happening. 328 00:15:06,823 --> 00:15:08,282 If you're good with it. 329 00:15:09,826 --> 00:15:12,746 Yeah, totally. I'm great with it. 330 00:15:12,787 --> 00:15:14,831 -Good. -JUGHEAD: So the worm turns. 331 00:15:14,873 --> 00:15:16,165 Mary and Fred. 332 00:15:17,166 --> 00:15:18,668 A possible rekindling? 333 00:15:18,710 --> 00:15:20,587 That would've been a Li'l Archie's pipe dream. 334 00:15:20,628 --> 00:15:22,921 Stranger things have happened, man. 335 00:15:22,963 --> 00:15:26,843 Like for instance, my dad shaved. 336 00:15:26,885 --> 00:15:31,514 Which is the equivalent of tectonic plates shifting. 337 00:15:31,556 --> 00:15:35,769 I was thinking, maybe it's time I go back and live with him again. 338 00:15:35,810 --> 00:15:37,353 Based on the fact that he shaved? 339 00:15:37,395 --> 00:15:40,607 Well, he also hasn't missed a day of work, 340 00:15:40,648 --> 00:15:42,358 and he quit drinking. 341 00:15:42,400 --> 00:15:44,652 That's... That's great, Jughead. 342 00:15:44,694 --> 00:15:46,320 But maybe you should wait a little bit longer just to make sure it sticks. 343 00:15:46,362 --> 00:15:48,865 No, dude, I'm telling you, something has shifted. 344 00:15:48,907 --> 00:15:52,034 I mean, he even asked to read my work. 345 00:15:52,076 --> 00:15:54,120 The essays, the articles I wrote about Jason. 346 00:15:54,161 --> 00:15:55,455 -Your dad did? -Yeah. 347 00:15:55,496 --> 00:15:56,955 And he read them. 348 00:15:56,997 --> 00:15:59,208 Even more surprisingly, he engaged with them. 349 00:15:59,250 --> 00:16:01,294 He asked me questions about them. 350 00:16:01,335 --> 00:16:03,463 -What kind of questions? -Like who I thought did it. 351 00:16:03,504 --> 00:16:05,632 Your dad asked you who you thought killed Jason Blossom? 352 00:16:05,673 --> 00:16:10,136 You repeating everything I'm saying is getting really annoying. 353 00:16:10,177 --> 00:16:13,807 Crap, I forgot. My mom likes almond milk in her coffee, 354 00:16:13,848 --> 00:16:15,391 and we don't have any, so... 355 00:16:15,433 --> 00:16:17,059 I'm gonna go get some. 356 00:16:17,101 --> 00:16:20,187 Well, you are a terrible liar, Archie. 357 00:16:20,229 --> 00:16:25,318 Off to a late-night rendezvous with a certain raven-haired princess? 358 00:16:25,359 --> 00:16:28,362 Relax, man, I'm just giving you a hard time. 359 00:16:32,867 --> 00:16:34,410 (KNOCK AT DOOR) 360 00:16:36,370 --> 00:16:37,371 Archie. 361 00:16:41,751 --> 00:16:43,336 If this is a booty call... 362 00:16:43,377 --> 00:16:45,755 Look, I've been thinking about what you asked me. 363 00:16:45,797 --> 00:16:47,089 I wanna help you. 364 00:16:47,131 --> 00:16:49,049 What prompted this return to sanity? 365 00:16:49,091 --> 00:16:50,844 Jughead. 366 00:16:50,885 --> 00:16:54,430 He's been hurt and let down by his dad so many times. 367 00:16:54,472 --> 00:16:56,182 And what if FP did help your dad? 368 00:16:56,223 --> 00:16:58,184 That's what I'm saying, what if? 369 00:16:58,225 --> 00:17:00,102 But, Veronica... 370 00:17:00,144 --> 00:17:02,689 Jughead can never find out. 371 00:17:02,730 --> 00:17:03,982 And neither can Betty. 372 00:17:18,412 --> 00:17:20,206 Oh, Pollikins, 373 00:17:20,247 --> 00:17:23,376 it's much more fun being friends than mortal enemies. 374 00:17:23,417 --> 00:17:25,712 And I'm glad we're honoring Jay-Jay's legacy together. 375 00:17:25,753 --> 00:17:27,797 This color totally pops on you. 376 00:17:27,839 --> 00:17:29,549 Polly: Okay, so I was thinking. 377 00:17:29,590 --> 00:17:32,051 The theme for the dance is "Blast from the Past," right? 378 00:17:32,092 --> 00:17:34,053 So, I say, we go retro and borrow 379 00:17:34,094 --> 00:17:36,597 some of your mom's vintage bling for the night. 380 00:17:36,639 --> 00:17:39,308 Ooh, you're naughty, Polly. 381 00:17:43,437 --> 00:17:47,107 My mom and dad would fah-reak if they knew we were in here. 382 00:17:47,149 --> 00:17:49,944 So let's take our sweet time. 383 00:17:49,986 --> 00:17:52,321 How many wigs does your father have? 384 00:17:52,363 --> 00:17:53,781 One for every mood. 385 00:17:56,283 --> 00:17:58,953 Legend has it that Clifford's hair turned white overnight. 386 00:17:58,995 --> 00:18:01,121 Supposedly, he saw the ghost of Grandpappy Blossom 387 00:18:01,163 --> 00:18:02,832 with his throat slit. 388 00:18:02,874 --> 00:18:05,167 Now, me, I love a silver fox, 389 00:18:05,209 --> 00:18:08,504 but we Blossoms live and die by our red curls. 390 00:18:08,546 --> 00:18:10,464 My father tried dying it once, but... 391 00:18:13,133 --> 00:18:14,301 But what? 392 00:18:18,514 --> 00:18:20,808 What is that? What did you find? 393 00:18:23,310 --> 00:18:25,271 My nana's ring. 394 00:18:25,312 --> 00:18:27,523 Which she gave to Jason. 395 00:18:27,565 --> 00:18:30,777 He... He proposed to me with that ring. 396 00:18:30,818 --> 00:18:32,403 So how does your mother have it? 397 00:18:34,072 --> 00:18:35,073 I... 398 00:18:36,991 --> 00:18:38,451 Hands off, Gollum. 399 00:18:38,492 --> 00:18:40,453 The only way your mom could have that ring 400 00:18:40,494 --> 00:18:42,622 is if she or your dad got it from Jason, 401 00:18:42,663 --> 00:18:43,790 and he wouldn't have given it up. 402 00:18:43,831 --> 00:18:45,124 Not over his dead body. 403 00:18:45,165 --> 00:18:46,333 (GASPS) 404 00:18:46,375 --> 00:18:47,961 Polly... 405 00:18:48,002 --> 00:18:49,670 You are carrying precious cargo, 406 00:18:50,755 --> 00:18:53,007 but if you think for one second 407 00:18:53,049 --> 00:18:56,135 that those babies guarantee your safety, 408 00:18:56,176 --> 00:18:58,262 you're in for a rude awakening. 409 00:19:10,357 --> 00:19:11,818 JUGHEAD: Super-delicious, Mrs. C. 410 00:19:11,859 --> 00:19:13,820 Sure is, Alice. 411 00:19:13,861 --> 00:19:16,489 Been a long time since I ate something that didn't come in a 412 00:19:16,530 --> 00:19:18,365 combo meal or a snack pack. 413 00:19:20,284 --> 00:19:22,745 -So, FP... -Mmm. 414 00:19:22,787 --> 00:19:25,915 Betty tells me that you're working for Fred Andrews now. 415 00:19:25,957 --> 00:19:29,002 How do you balance that with all of your other responsibilities? 416 00:19:29,043 --> 00:19:30,544 You mean like being a father? 417 00:19:30,586 --> 00:19:33,255 -And being a part of the Southside community. -Mom. 418 00:19:33,297 --> 00:19:36,509 You can say "Southside Serpent," Alice. I'm not ashamed. 419 00:19:36,550 --> 00:19:39,679 And it's not just me, there's a bunch of us working on Fred's site. 420 00:19:39,720 --> 00:19:43,016 So, if you don't mind me asking, I mean, I'm just curious, 421 00:19:43,057 --> 00:19:45,225 how did you make your living before that? 422 00:19:45,267 --> 00:19:49,271 I scraped by. Odd jobs. 423 00:19:49,313 --> 00:19:53,526 I know that you worked for the drive-in, Jughead, before it was closed. 424 00:19:53,567 --> 00:19:55,153 Did you find work there, too, FP? 425 00:19:56,779 --> 00:19:58,906 -Dad. -Well, hung out a bit. 426 00:19:58,948 --> 00:20:00,658 What can I say? I'm a movie buff. 427 00:20:01,241 --> 00:20:02,242 (LAUGHS) 428 00:20:03,077 --> 00:20:04,912 So, tell me, 429 00:20:04,954 --> 00:20:07,581 were you upset when Hiram Lodge bought the drive-in land? 430 00:20:11,627 --> 00:20:13,212 Stuff happens. 431 00:20:13,253 --> 00:20:15,255 Let me rephrase that question. Were you surprised? 432 00:20:19,426 --> 00:20:21,012 -(DOORBELL RINGS) -I'll get it. 433 00:20:26,809 --> 00:20:28,268 -Hi. -Hey. 434 00:20:29,187 --> 00:20:30,270 Right this way. 435 00:20:35,109 --> 00:20:36,736 I thought you said she wanted me to be here. 436 00:20:36,777 --> 00:20:38,154 She does. 437 00:20:38,196 --> 00:20:39,613 I mean, it is Homecoming after all. 438 00:20:39,655 --> 00:20:43,117 And our families should be coming together. 439 00:20:43,784 --> 00:20:44,994 Right, Mom? 440 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:54,795 It's the same as when we were kids. 441 00:21:04,304 --> 00:21:06,473 You start in the bedroom, I'll start in here. 442 00:21:14,690 --> 00:21:16,316 Penelope: You wanted an explanation. 443 00:21:17,860 --> 00:21:19,987 The last time Clifford saw Jason 444 00:21:21,906 --> 00:21:24,700 was the day my son washed his hands of our family. 445 00:21:26,660 --> 00:21:29,496 Jason wanted nothing more to do with the Blossom name, 446 00:21:30,748 --> 00:21:33,000 nor our lineage. 447 00:21:33,042 --> 00:21:38,338 Including the ring, which he threw in Clifford's face as his final rebuke. 448 00:21:38,380 --> 00:21:40,841 Clifford then gave the ring to me for safekeeping. 449 00:21:43,094 --> 00:21:44,470 I... 450 00:21:44,511 --> 00:21:46,513 I thought the ring had been lost. 451 00:21:49,183 --> 00:21:50,601 Nothing's lost forever. 452 00:21:52,895 --> 00:21:54,730 Everything comes back. 453 00:21:56,398 --> 00:21:58,901 (SIGHS) 454 00:21:58,943 --> 00:22:02,238 Now. Unless you have any more questions, 455 00:22:02,280 --> 00:22:04,865 I'll leave you to finish getting ready for the dance. 456 00:22:09,369 --> 00:22:11,622 And drink up, dear. Before it melts. 457 00:22:25,970 --> 00:22:29,932 Hal: I'm hoping maybe you have some vacancies down at Sunnyside. 458 00:22:29,974 --> 00:22:33,269 You see, I've been sleeping in my office down at the paper, 459 00:22:33,311 --> 00:22:35,353 and it's just getting a little chilly at night. 460 00:22:35,395 --> 00:22:37,439 I bet your office beats the trailer park. 461 00:22:37,481 --> 00:22:39,357 (LAUGHS) I wouldn't be so sure. 462 00:22:39,399 --> 00:22:42,903 You see, Alice here, she's been redecorating the Register. 463 00:22:42,945 --> 00:22:46,032 The other day, she threw a brick through the window. 464 00:22:46,073 --> 00:22:47,700 -Is that so? -Keep talking, Hal, 465 00:22:47,741 --> 00:22:50,119 and the next brick I throw may not be at a window. 466 00:22:51,912 --> 00:22:54,207 You remember our Homecoming, Alice? 467 00:22:54,248 --> 00:22:55,875 Hal? Back in the day? 468 00:22:55,916 --> 00:22:57,251 Castles in the Clouds? 469 00:22:57,293 --> 00:22:58,752 Your mom ever tell you about that night? 470 00:22:58,794 --> 00:23:01,463 Just that she and my dad were king and queen. 471 00:23:01,505 --> 00:23:03,257 Yeah, they were. Of hell. 472 00:23:03,299 --> 00:23:05,134 -Dad, please. -No, this is a fun story, I promise. 473 00:23:06,760 --> 00:23:08,470 Fred and me, 474 00:23:08,512 --> 00:23:11,598 we were all set to play at the dance. 475 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:13,226 I was backstage, dropping off our gear 476 00:23:13,267 --> 00:23:15,936 when I heard these voices yelling. 477 00:23:17,479 --> 00:23:19,148 It was your mom and dad. 478 00:23:19,190 --> 00:23:20,440 They were fighting about... 479 00:23:23,277 --> 00:23:24,570 About I don't know what. 480 00:23:24,611 --> 00:23:25,779 But it sounded like life or death. 481 00:23:25,821 --> 00:23:27,073 Shut up, FP. 482 00:23:27,114 --> 00:23:28,532 Happy to oblige if you are. 483 00:23:31,618 --> 00:23:34,955 I don't care what you think of me, Alice, 484 00:23:34,997 --> 00:23:37,291 but don't jerk me around. Not in front of my son. 485 00:23:40,336 --> 00:23:41,837 This was such a nice idea, Mom, 486 00:23:41,879 --> 00:23:43,923 but I think it's time that we get to the dance. 487 00:23:43,964 --> 00:23:45,966 So, is it okay if we skip the peach pie? 488 00:23:51,138 --> 00:23:53,015 CHERYL: What did you give her? 489 00:23:53,057 --> 00:23:56,810 Polly was so agitated, I gave her an all-natural relaxer. 490 00:23:56,852 --> 00:23:58,312 Nothing to hurt the babies, 491 00:23:58,354 --> 00:24:00,480 but she will sleep like a lamb till morning. 492 00:24:01,815 --> 00:24:03,525 Was that story true? 493 00:24:03,567 --> 00:24:04,818 About how you got the ring back? 494 00:24:05,819 --> 00:24:06,862 Every word of it. 495 00:24:08,572 --> 00:24:10,616 You know, your brother rejected us, 496 00:24:10,657 --> 00:24:12,785 our way of life, our business, everything. 497 00:24:12,826 --> 00:24:16,205 And after I had groomed him to take over the empire. 498 00:24:17,998 --> 00:24:20,626 When really, I should have been nurturing you. 499 00:24:20,667 --> 00:24:22,544 Jason never had the stomach for any of it. 500 00:24:22,586 --> 00:24:25,047 But you... 501 00:24:25,089 --> 00:24:27,758 You're a Blossom, through and through. 502 00:24:29,509 --> 00:24:31,011 Okay. 503 00:24:31,053 --> 00:24:34,014 One more thing before you go to the dance. 504 00:24:34,056 --> 00:24:36,058 Nana Blossom's ring... 505 00:24:36,100 --> 00:24:39,395 It's not in my jewelry box, it's not with Polly. 506 00:24:40,396 --> 00:24:41,814 Where is it? 507 00:24:41,855 --> 00:24:44,733 It wasn't my fault, it was Polly's. 508 00:24:44,775 --> 00:24:46,484 She lunged at me, trying to get it, 509 00:24:46,526 --> 00:24:48,028 I didn't know what to do. 510 00:24:48,070 --> 00:24:49,571 I panicked. 511 00:24:49,613 --> 00:24:50,697 I thought it would be better for everyone 512 00:24:50,739 --> 00:24:52,408 if the ring were just gone. 513 00:24:52,450 --> 00:24:53,826 Down the drain. 514 00:24:53,867 --> 00:24:56,536 That way, if Polly ever said anything to anyone, 515 00:24:56,578 --> 00:24:59,748 there'd be no proof. Just her word 516 00:25:00,707 --> 00:25:01,708 against ours. 517 00:25:04,878 --> 00:25:06,588 Did I do something wrong? 518 00:25:06,630 --> 00:25:08,090 No. 519 00:25:08,132 --> 00:25:09,716 It's quite right what you did. 520 00:25:31,405 --> 00:25:33,615 Look, I checked everywhere. Twice. 521 00:25:33,657 --> 00:25:35,575 But there's nothing weird or dangerous-looking. 522 00:25:35,617 --> 00:25:39,038 Same out here, just tumbleweeds and dust bunnies, that's it. 523 00:25:39,079 --> 00:25:40,873 -We need to keep looking. -Veronica. 524 00:25:40,914 --> 00:25:43,042 -Somewhere, there's something that proves it. -What? 525 00:25:43,083 --> 00:25:44,710 What are we even looking for, Ronnie? 526 00:25:44,751 --> 00:25:46,295 A signed contract between Jughead's dad and yours? 527 00:25:46,337 --> 00:25:47,880 I doubt they're that stupid. 528 00:25:47,921 --> 00:25:50,132 We'll switch. I'll take the bedroom this time. 529 00:25:50,174 --> 00:25:52,550 You wanted to see if we would find anything incriminating, and we didn't. 530 00:25:52,592 --> 00:25:53,719 Then we'll look somewhere else. 531 00:25:53,760 --> 00:25:55,388 Outside or under the trailer. 532 00:25:55,429 --> 00:25:56,889 Veronica, 533 00:25:56,930 --> 00:25:58,140 what do you want? 534 00:25:58,182 --> 00:25:59,557 Do you want your dad to be guilty? 535 00:25:59,599 --> 00:26:02,061 I want to know, Archie. 536 00:26:02,102 --> 00:26:04,063 One way or the other, I need to be sure. 537 00:26:04,104 --> 00:26:06,399 We can keep looking forever, Ronnie, 538 00:26:06,440 --> 00:26:07,733 and never find anything. 539 00:26:07,774 --> 00:26:09,235 Then what about when he comes home? 540 00:26:09,276 --> 00:26:10,444 I'm not sure. 541 00:26:11,778 --> 00:26:13,406 But I'll be right there, next to you, 542 00:26:13,447 --> 00:26:15,657 doing what I can to help. If you'll let me. 543 00:26:16,783 --> 00:26:18,411 And maybe I'm wrong, 544 00:26:18,452 --> 00:26:20,371 but not finding anything tonight feels like a win. 545 00:26:22,789 --> 00:26:24,291 A major win for the home team. 546 00:26:25,459 --> 00:26:26,668 -What? -(CHUCKLES) 547 00:26:27,836 --> 00:26:30,089 Just... 548 00:26:30,130 --> 00:26:32,425 "Yea, though I walk through the Valley of Darkness," 549 00:26:32,466 --> 00:26:37,346 and Archie Andrews is there with a smile and a sports metaphor. 550 00:26:45,521 --> 00:26:46,980 (CELL PHONE BUZZING) 551 00:26:49,149 --> 00:26:50,276 It's Mrs. Cooper. 552 00:26:50,317 --> 00:26:51,651 We need to go, right now. 553 00:26:51,693 --> 00:26:52,986 FP could be on his way home, let's go. 554 00:27:04,748 --> 00:27:06,666 (MUSIC PLAYING) 555 00:27:07,625 --> 00:27:09,462 You be a gentleman tonight, okay? 556 00:27:09,503 --> 00:27:10,837 He always is, Mr. Jones. 557 00:27:14,925 --> 00:27:16,718 Betty, would you mind giving us just a minute? 558 00:27:16,760 --> 00:27:18,471 No, of course. Take your time. Thank you. 559 00:27:25,269 --> 00:27:26,937 What's up? 560 00:27:26,979 --> 00:27:28,439 Look, I've been thinking. 561 00:27:30,274 --> 00:27:32,109 I mean, if it's all right with you... 562 00:27:33,777 --> 00:27:36,238 I could come back. 563 00:27:36,280 --> 00:27:37,823 And I could... I could come back home. 564 00:27:39,283 --> 00:27:41,743 I'll do you one better. 565 00:27:41,785 --> 00:27:43,912 It's time the whole family gets back together. 566 00:27:43,954 --> 00:27:46,957 Us, your mom, Jellybean. 567 00:27:46,999 --> 00:27:49,084 They've got a sweet set-up in Toledo, 568 00:27:49,126 --> 00:27:51,753 -there's decent work there. -In Toledo? 569 00:27:51,795 --> 00:27:53,255 Well, why not Riverdale? 570 00:27:53,297 --> 00:27:55,090 'Cause of dinners like we just had, 571 00:27:55,132 --> 00:27:57,259 and what you're writing about in your book. 572 00:27:57,301 --> 00:27:59,803 And hell, you know what happens to people like us in Riverdale, Jug. 573 00:28:00,678 --> 00:28:01,805 We get chewed up. 574 00:28:04,308 --> 00:28:05,976 (POP SONG PLAYING) 575 00:28:13,651 --> 00:28:16,945 Well, it's not the Met Ball, but... 576 00:28:16,987 --> 00:28:18,947 Thanks for letting me tag along, Fred. 577 00:28:18,989 --> 00:28:20,616 It was Mary's idea. 578 00:28:20,658 --> 00:28:23,118 Always like to have a beautiful woman on my arm. 579 00:28:23,160 --> 00:28:24,453 Tonight, I have two. 580 00:28:24,495 --> 00:28:27,331 Meanwhile, I'm having major deja vu. 581 00:28:27,373 --> 00:28:28,999 Remember when this was our lives? 582 00:28:29,041 --> 00:28:31,793 The best of times... 583 00:28:31,835 --> 00:28:34,712 Betty, tonight after the dance, I'd like to talk to you about something. 584 00:28:34,754 --> 00:28:36,131 It has to do with my dad. 585 00:28:36,173 --> 00:28:37,633 Is everything okay? 586 00:28:37,675 --> 00:28:38,967 Yeah... 587 00:28:39,009 --> 00:28:40,802 Actually, things are great. 588 00:28:40,844 --> 00:28:42,471 Better than they've been in a while. 589 00:28:42,513 --> 00:28:43,805 I just kind of wanna figure something out together. 590 00:28:43,847 --> 00:28:44,848 Mmm-hmm. 591 00:28:45,516 --> 00:28:46,850 Oh, God... 592 00:28:46,892 --> 00:28:48,394 Will you be okay alone here for a second? 593 00:28:48,435 --> 00:28:49,520 I think I should be fine. 594 00:28:50,521 --> 00:28:51,689 I'll be right back. 595 00:28:53,232 --> 00:28:56,151 Cheryl? Hey. Where's Polly? 596 00:28:56,193 --> 00:28:58,070 She's fine. 597 00:28:58,111 --> 00:29:00,364 She sugar-crashed and canceled at the last minute, 598 00:29:00,406 --> 00:29:02,491 leaving me high and dry, 599 00:29:02,533 --> 00:29:05,869 which is why I'm never doing anything nice for anyone ever again. 600 00:29:05,911 --> 00:29:06,912 Excuse me. 601 00:29:12,792 --> 00:29:15,879 Well, well, well... Mary Andrews. 602 00:29:15,921 --> 00:29:18,716 Well, well, well... Alice Cooper. 603 00:29:18,756 --> 00:29:21,009 Saw you swanning in earlier with Fred and Hermione. 604 00:29:21,051 --> 00:29:23,845 I didn't realize that you were a polyamorist. 605 00:29:23,887 --> 00:29:26,181 I don't think that's an actual word. 606 00:29:26,223 --> 00:29:27,849 -It's a compliment, Mary. -Huh. 607 00:29:27,891 --> 00:29:29,685 I couldn't be seen in the same room with those two. 608 00:29:29,727 --> 00:29:31,604 Not after all their monkey business. 609 00:29:32,229 --> 00:29:33,355 (SIGHS) 610 00:29:33,397 --> 00:29:34,732 Oh... 611 00:29:34,814 --> 00:29:36,609 Oh... Did you not know? 612 00:29:36,650 --> 00:29:38,527 You have been playing the same game since junior high 613 00:29:38,569 --> 00:29:41,029 and it was tired even back then. 614 00:29:41,071 --> 00:29:43,532 Fred is a big boy, he can do as he pleases. 615 00:29:43,574 --> 00:29:46,952 I came here tonight to have fun with both of my dates. 616 00:29:46,993 --> 00:29:48,370 So, if you have a problem with that... 617 00:29:48,412 --> 00:29:49,705 -(CELL PHONE RINGING) -(GASPS) 618 00:29:49,747 --> 00:29:51,248 I have to take this. 619 00:29:51,290 --> 00:29:52,416 (DANCE MUSIC PLAYING) 620 00:29:55,793 --> 00:29:57,045 Hey, Kev... 621 00:29:57,087 --> 00:29:58,631 Have you seen Archie and Veronica? 622 00:30:00,507 --> 00:30:01,925 Oh, never mind, I see them. 623 00:30:08,807 --> 00:30:09,933 What the hell? 624 00:30:18,275 --> 00:30:20,235 Weatherbee: There you are, Ms. Cooper. 625 00:30:20,277 --> 00:30:22,738 Mayor McCoy would like to review the evening's itinerary with you. 626 00:30:22,780 --> 00:30:24,406 What can I do for you, Mayor McCoy? 627 00:30:24,448 --> 00:30:27,117 Well, firstly, I was wondering... (CONTINUES INDISTINCTLY) 628 00:30:45,636 --> 00:30:47,929 -Would you walk me up? -I'm sorry. What? 629 00:30:47,971 --> 00:30:49,014 To the stage? 630 00:30:49,055 --> 00:30:50,683 Oh... 631 00:30:50,724 --> 00:30:52,601 Actually, Principal Weatherbee, will you do the honors? 632 00:30:52,643 --> 00:30:54,102 I have to... Go. 633 00:30:54,144 --> 00:30:55,187 Excuse me. 634 00:30:56,021 --> 00:30:57,314 (SIGHS) 635 00:30:59,817 --> 00:31:01,360 Where were you guys? 636 00:31:03,987 --> 00:31:05,531 We stopped... We stopped at Pop's. 637 00:31:05,572 --> 00:31:07,032 And what were you just talking to my mom about? 638 00:31:07,073 --> 00:31:08,992 -Betty... -Guys, can we table this? 639 00:31:09,034 --> 00:31:10,160 We gotta get ready. 640 00:31:10,202 --> 00:31:12,663 Come on. 641 00:31:12,705 --> 00:31:15,541 MAYOR MCCOY: Friends, students and alumni. 642 00:31:15,582 --> 00:31:18,293 I hope you brought your dancing shoes. 643 00:31:18,335 --> 00:31:20,629 Please join me in welcoming to the stage 644 00:31:20,671 --> 00:31:25,342 Riverdale High's very own Archie Andrews and Veronica Lodge! 645 00:31:25,384 --> 00:31:27,010 (CHEERING AND APPLAUDING) 646 00:31:42,025 --> 00:31:44,820 ♪ Looking out a dirty old window 647 00:31:44,862 --> 00:31:48,699 ♪ Down below the cars in the city go rushing by ♪ 648 00:31:50,116 --> 00:31:56,498 ♪ I sit here alone and I wonder why ♪ 649 00:31:56,540 --> 00:31:59,501 ♪ Friday night and everyone's moving ♪ 650 00:31:59,543 --> 00:32:02,170 ♪ I can feel the heat, but it's soothing ♪ 651 00:32:02,212 --> 00:32:04,715 ♪ Heading down ♪ 652 00:32:04,757 --> 00:32:08,594 ♪ I search for the beat in this dirty town ♪ 653 00:32:08,635 --> 00:32:11,054 ♪ Downtown the young ones are going ♪ 654 00:32:11,096 --> 00:32:12,431 ♪ Downtown the young ones are... ♪ 655 00:32:12,472 --> 00:32:13,849 I got a warrant to search the premises. 656 00:32:13,891 --> 00:32:15,434 Be my guest. I got nothing to hide. 657 00:32:15,475 --> 00:32:17,352 ♪ We're the kids in America Whoa-oh ♪ 658 00:32:17,394 --> 00:32:20,188 ♪ We're the kids in America Whoa-oh ♪ 659 00:32:20,230 --> 00:32:23,609 ♪ Everybody live for the music-go-round ♪ 660 00:32:26,069 --> 00:32:28,906 ♪ Bright lights The music gets faster ♪ 661 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:31,199 ♪ Look boy, don't check on your watch ♪ 662 00:32:31,241 --> 00:32:34,202 ♪ Not another glance ♪ 663 00:32:34,244 --> 00:32:38,956 ♪ I'm not leaving now, honey, not a chance ♪ 664 00:32:40,834 --> 00:32:43,712 ♪ Hotshot, give me no problems ♪ 665 00:32:43,754 --> 00:32:48,717 ♪ Much later, baby, you'll be saying never mind ♪ 666 00:32:48,759 --> 00:32:52,596 ♪ You know life is cruel Life is never kind ♪ 667 00:32:52,638 --> 00:32:55,390 ♪ Kind hearts don't make a new story ♪ 668 00:32:55,432 --> 00:32:58,560 ♪ Kind hearts don't grab any glory ♪ 669 00:32:58,602 --> 00:33:01,438 ♪ We're the kids in America Whoa-oh ♪ 670 00:33:01,480 --> 00:33:04,650 ♪ Everybody live for the music-go-round ♪ 671 00:33:04,691 --> 00:33:07,235 ♪ La, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪ 672 00:33:07,277 --> 00:33:09,822 ♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪ 673 00:33:11,615 --> 00:33:13,158 (CROWD CHEERING) 674 00:33:13,199 --> 00:33:16,077 ♪ Come closer, honey, that's better ♪ 675 00:33:16,119 --> 00:33:18,747 ♪ Got to get a brand-new experience ♪ 676 00:33:18,789 --> 00:33:20,290 ♪ Feeling right ♪ 677 00:33:21,333 --> 00:33:24,628 ♪ Oh, don't try to stop, baby ♪ 678 00:33:24,670 --> 00:33:26,296 ♪ Hold me tight ♪ 679 00:33:27,798 --> 00:33:30,759 ♪ Outside a new day is dawning ♪ 680 00:33:30,801 --> 00:33:34,972 ♪ Outside suburbia's sprawling everywhere ♪ 681 00:33:36,014 --> 00:33:39,476 ♪ I don't want to go, baby ♪ 682 00:33:39,518 --> 00:33:42,437 ♪ New York to East California ♪ 683 00:33:42,479 --> 00:33:45,607 ♪ There's a new wave coming, I warn you ♪ 684 00:33:45,649 --> 00:33:48,443 ♪ We're the kids in America Whoa-oh ♪ 685 00:33:48,485 --> 00:33:51,446 ♪ We're the kids in America Whoa-oh ♪ 686 00:33:51,488 --> 00:33:54,449 ♪ Everybody live for the music-go-round ♪ 687 00:33:54,491 --> 00:33:57,202 ♪ La, la, la, la, la, la, la ♪ 688 00:33:57,243 --> 00:34:00,288 ♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪ 689 00:34:00,330 --> 00:34:02,958 ♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪ 690 00:34:03,000 --> 00:34:04,125 You want to explain this? 691 00:34:04,167 --> 00:34:06,003 ♪ La, la, la, la, la ♪ 692 00:34:12,467 --> 00:34:14,219 (SLOW SONG PLAYING) 693 00:34:15,387 --> 00:34:18,515 So, Archie and Veronica are... 694 00:34:18,557 --> 00:34:20,600 We haven't exactly had the conversation, 695 00:34:20,642 --> 00:34:23,269 but the Magic 8-Ball says, "Yes." 696 00:34:23,311 --> 00:34:26,773 You Andrews men are such players. 697 00:34:26,815 --> 00:34:28,107 (LAUGHING) 698 00:34:32,404 --> 00:34:36,074 This is the first time I've brought a boyfriend to one of these things. 699 00:34:36,115 --> 00:34:39,244 This is the first time I've really had a boyfriend. 700 00:34:39,285 --> 00:34:42,664 Mostly it's been hook-ups with closeted guys. 701 00:34:44,750 --> 00:34:46,626 Hey, guys, sorry to interrupt. 702 00:34:46,668 --> 00:34:48,045 Have you seen Betty anywhere? 703 00:34:48,085 --> 00:34:50,213 You all need tracking devices. 704 00:34:50,255 --> 00:34:53,050 I think she was headed out to the hall with Veronica and maybe Archie. 705 00:34:53,091 --> 00:34:54,092 Thanks. 706 00:35:04,937 --> 00:35:06,730 Veronica: Before you get mad, let me explain. 707 00:35:06,772 --> 00:35:08,106 Explain what? 708 00:35:08,147 --> 00:35:10,442 That you're working with my mom behind my back? 709 00:35:10,483 --> 00:35:13,403 I'm sorry, Bee, but you know FP had some kind of arrangement with my dad. 710 00:35:13,445 --> 00:35:15,405 I had to make sure it wasn't about Jason Blossom. 711 00:35:15,447 --> 00:35:17,449 And what's your excuse? 712 00:35:17,490 --> 00:35:19,576 I was looking out for Jughead in case FP was doing shady stuff. 713 00:35:19,618 --> 00:35:21,411 -To protect him. -Blame me, Betty. 714 00:35:21,453 --> 00:35:22,829 I asked Archie to help me. 715 00:35:22,871 --> 00:35:25,916 Help you do what? What did you two do? 716 00:35:25,958 --> 00:35:27,834 JUGHEAD: Guys... Betty... 717 00:35:27,876 --> 00:35:28,877 (SIGHS) 718 00:35:32,130 --> 00:35:33,465 What's going on? 719 00:35:33,506 --> 00:35:35,801 Why do I feel like I'm suddenly left out? 720 00:35:39,721 --> 00:35:41,681 Do you want to tell him or should I? 721 00:35:42,474 --> 00:35:43,475 Tell me what? 722 00:35:47,479 --> 00:35:49,773 We went to your dad's trailer to... 723 00:35:49,815 --> 00:35:51,691 To search it, Jughead. 724 00:35:51,733 --> 00:35:54,987 -Why would you guys do that? -My mom put them up to it. 725 00:35:55,028 --> 00:35:57,322 She was convinced he was hiding something about Jason. 726 00:35:57,363 --> 00:35:59,950 We were wrong. All of us. We didn't find anything. 727 00:35:59,992 --> 00:36:01,618 And Jug, we were only doing it to prove that... 728 00:36:01,660 --> 00:36:03,328 That my dad wasn't a murderer? 729 00:36:06,163 --> 00:36:08,165 -You went behind my back, Archie? -Jug... 730 00:36:09,084 --> 00:36:10,627 How did you... 731 00:36:10,669 --> 00:36:12,796 When did you guys know to go to my dad's trailer? 732 00:36:12,838 --> 00:36:14,339 We knew he'd be at dinner with... 733 00:36:15,381 --> 00:36:16,675 (SIGHS) 734 00:36:16,716 --> 00:36:17,717 No... 735 00:36:23,348 --> 00:36:25,475 That's why your mom invited my dad and I to dinner? 736 00:36:25,517 --> 00:36:27,144 So these two could break into my his trailer 737 00:36:27,185 --> 00:36:28,561 while she interrogated him? 738 00:36:28,603 --> 00:36:30,689 No, I didn't know what they were doing. 739 00:36:33,025 --> 00:36:35,276 But yes, that is why she invited you guys. 740 00:36:37,278 --> 00:36:39,698 To think I was gonna pass on moving to Toledo 741 00:36:39,739 --> 00:36:41,449 with my family for you. 742 00:36:42,283 --> 00:36:44,077 What? 743 00:36:44,119 --> 00:36:46,538 When we went to my dad's trailer, you asked me if I believed him. 744 00:36:47,413 --> 00:36:49,374 I said I did. 745 00:36:49,415 --> 00:36:52,169 -Wasn't that good enough for you? -It was. It was good enough. 746 00:36:52,210 --> 00:36:54,671 I didn't... I tried to stop her. 747 00:36:54,713 --> 00:36:58,675 You could've told me, you could've warned me about this. 748 00:36:58,717 --> 00:37:01,344 You were so excited, Jug, I didn't want to disappoint you. 749 00:37:01,386 --> 00:37:03,180 So instead you lied? 750 00:37:03,221 --> 00:37:05,140 -You all lied to me? -KEVIN: There they are. 751 00:37:07,059 --> 00:37:08,518 -Betty. Thank God... -Mom, don't... 752 00:37:08,560 --> 00:37:11,021 No, you have to listen. All of you. 753 00:37:11,063 --> 00:37:12,689 My dad just told Mayor McCoy 754 00:37:12,731 --> 00:37:14,524 about your dad, Jughead. 755 00:37:14,566 --> 00:37:16,359 What about my dad? 756 00:37:16,401 --> 00:37:17,736 He was just arrested. 757 00:37:18,987 --> 00:37:20,405 For the murder of Jason Blossom. 758 00:37:37,714 --> 00:37:38,715 (DOG BARKING) 759 00:37:58,235 --> 00:38:00,737 I'm not a perfect father, Jughead, no getting around that, but... 760 00:38:02,405 --> 00:38:03,406 I'm no killer. 761 00:38:18,755 --> 00:38:21,382 Kevin said someone tipped off his dad, was it you? 762 00:38:21,424 --> 00:38:25,095 -I was at the dance, Betty... -Answer the damn question, Mom. 763 00:38:25,137 --> 00:38:26,138 And don't lie. 764 00:38:27,430 --> 00:38:28,431 Was it you? 765 00:38:29,348 --> 00:38:31,059 It was not. 766 00:38:31,101 --> 00:38:32,560 But I'm glad that you're safe. 767 00:38:32,602 --> 00:38:34,479 And as much as I like Jughead, 768 00:38:34,520 --> 00:38:37,482 -I am so glad that you are done with that family. -"Done"? 769 00:38:37,523 --> 00:38:38,942 I love Jughead. 770 00:38:40,860 --> 00:38:43,071 He's as much my family as you are, 771 00:38:43,113 --> 00:38:44,906 more so right now. 772 00:38:44,948 --> 00:38:46,908 You are not going anywhere, young lady. 773 00:38:46,950 --> 00:38:48,201 I am going to look for Jughead. 774 00:38:49,619 --> 00:38:51,454 Do not push me tonight, Mom, 775 00:38:52,455 --> 00:38:55,292 because I will push back. 776 00:39:06,303 --> 00:39:10,598 If FP confesses, he might drag us into this. 777 00:39:10,640 --> 00:39:13,518 Talk about our dealings with the Serpents. 778 00:39:13,559 --> 00:39:16,729 But at least we'll know if Dad hired him to... 779 00:39:18,857 --> 00:39:20,441 And if he did? 780 00:39:20,483 --> 00:39:22,027 And you can't pretend otherwise? 781 00:39:23,486 --> 00:39:25,030 We'll cut all ties with him. 782 00:39:26,823 --> 00:39:28,616 He'll be dead to us. 783 00:39:28,658 --> 00:39:30,994 We may not be able to walk away so easily. 784 00:39:40,253 --> 00:39:43,006 MARY: FP has always had his demons. 785 00:39:43,048 --> 00:39:45,633 I really thought he'd changed, Mom, I... 786 00:39:45,675 --> 00:39:48,345 It's very hard for people to change, Archie. 787 00:39:50,222 --> 00:39:51,806 You know, after I heard you play 788 00:39:51,848 --> 00:39:54,309 and before everything happened, 789 00:39:54,351 --> 00:39:56,519 I was going to ask you to come to Chicago with me. 790 00:39:57,395 --> 00:39:58,395 To stay. 791 00:40:00,857 --> 00:40:03,318 You could study music. 792 00:40:03,360 --> 00:40:05,070 I'm not even thinking about that right now, Mom. 793 00:40:05,111 --> 00:40:06,571 No, I know, I know. 794 00:40:06,612 --> 00:40:09,157 It's just, I want you with me. 795 00:40:09,199 --> 00:40:12,493 I don't think that this town is safe anymore. 796 00:40:12,535 --> 00:40:15,830 I feel like Riverdale is getting ready to slide off of a mountainside, 797 00:40:15,872 --> 00:40:18,708 and I don't want you anywhere around when that happens. 798 00:40:20,043 --> 00:40:22,545 Just promise me you'll at least think about it. 799 00:40:25,048 --> 00:40:26,258 Yeah, I will. 800 00:40:29,386 --> 00:40:31,388 (ROCK SONG PLAYING) 801 00:40:41,398 --> 00:40:42,941 (SOBBING) That bastard killed my baby. 802 00:40:44,483 --> 00:40:47,528 He killed my Jason. 803 00:40:47,570 --> 00:40:51,116 I want him dead for what he did. 804 00:40:51,157 --> 00:40:52,409 -You have my word, darling. -(SOBBING) 805 00:40:54,577 --> 00:40:55,578 You have my word. 806 00:40:57,330 --> 00:40:59,165 (SONG CONTINUES) 807 00:41:08,800 --> 00:41:11,594 Pop... Jughead hasn't been by, has he? 808 00:41:11,636 --> 00:41:14,847 Nope. You're not the only one who's come looking for him. 809 00:41:17,767 --> 00:41:19,060 Betty... 810 00:41:19,102 --> 00:41:20,728 -Thank goodness. -We were gonna call you. 811 00:41:20,770 --> 00:41:24,316 I'm not talking to you, either of you, ever again. 812 00:41:24,357 --> 00:41:26,067 It's about Jughead. 813 00:41:26,109 --> 00:41:28,278 Kevin called me. And he said his dad found a gun, 814 00:41:28,320 --> 00:41:30,071 the gun that killed Jason, 815 00:41:30,113 --> 00:41:31,406 in a lockbox in FP's closet. 816 00:41:31,448 --> 00:41:32,907 But Betty, we searched FP's trailer. 817 00:41:32,949 --> 00:41:34,409 We looked through that closet. 818 00:41:34,451 --> 00:41:36,786 And there was no lockbox. 819 00:41:36,828 --> 00:41:39,080 Someone put it there after we left. 820 00:41:39,122 --> 00:41:40,457 He's being framed. e after we left.