1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:03,044 -[narrator] Previously on Riverdale: -[gunshot] 2 00:00:03,670 --> 00:00:05,463 [Alice] He calls himself the Black Hood. 3 00:00:06,214 --> 00:00:08,717 [Pop] It's like the angel of death had come to Riverdale. 4 00:00:09,551 --> 00:00:10,927 A family of four was murdered. 5 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:13,930 [Veronica] There was a third child. 6 00:00:14,014 --> 00:00:15,974 You know who killed your family? 7 00:00:16,057 --> 00:00:17,809 A preacher passing through town. 8 00:00:17,892 --> 00:00:20,687 A group of men killed him. Justice had been served. 9 00:00:21,938 --> 00:00:23,606 I know about the Snake Charmer. 10 00:00:24,691 --> 00:00:27,902 If you cause a stink, I will make sure that video goes straight to the sheriff. 11 00:00:28,445 --> 00:00:29,738 I love you, Ronnie. 12 00:00:30,655 --> 00:00:34,784 Archie, whatever issues I have, I can't let myself go there with you. 13 00:00:34,868 --> 00:00:37,787 How many times are we gonna push each other away? 14 00:00:42,834 --> 00:00:44,669 [upbeat country music playing] 15 00:00:44,919 --> 00:00:49,424 ♪ This Christmas has been so hard ♪ 16 00:00:49,507 --> 00:00:51,968 [Jughead] Used to be, in ye olden days, 17 00:00:52,051 --> 00:00:56,139 every December, a lord of misrule presided over the winter holidays, 18 00:00:56,222 --> 00:00:59,059 called, back then, the Feast of Fools. 19 00:00:59,142 --> 00:01:00,977 What do you say, Pop? Is it okay? 20 00:01:01,561 --> 00:01:04,898 The best tree yet. Thanks, Archie. Thanks, Fred. 21 00:01:04,981 --> 00:01:08,318 Thank you, for letting us set up shop in front of the diner. 22 00:01:12,781 --> 00:01:14,699 You guys gonna stay in town for break? 23 00:01:15,283 --> 00:01:19,579 Yeah. We were gonna visit my mom, but she booked a single's cruise, so... 24 00:01:19,662 --> 00:01:22,832 -How are you and Veronica? -We've been better. 25 00:01:23,708 --> 00:01:27,337 If it's any consolation, Betty and I haven't been in the greatest place. 26 00:01:27,420 --> 00:01:30,340 Jughead, you want a Christmas tree? You and your dad, on the house? 27 00:01:30,423 --> 00:01:31,966 It would have to be a small one, Mr. A. 28 00:01:33,676 --> 00:01:35,762 So, I'll see you at Kevin's Secret Santa thing? 29 00:01:35,845 --> 00:01:38,056 Yeah, that sounds like a great idea. 30 00:01:38,139 --> 00:01:39,182 [both laughing] 31 00:01:41,100 --> 00:01:42,769 So, Christmas was happening. 32 00:01:44,771 --> 00:01:49,192 Even though this year's lord of misrule was none other than the Black Hood. 33 00:01:54,614 --> 00:01:55,740 Wake up, it's time. 34 00:01:55,824 --> 00:01:58,118 -Polly? What? Who's here? -He's here. He's waiting for us. 35 00:01:58,660 --> 00:02:00,495 You know who. Come on. 36 00:02:06,543 --> 00:02:10,004 -[Alice] Merry Christmas. -[Hal] Hey, Merry Christmas. 37 00:02:12,006 --> 00:02:14,050 -Betty. -Betty, Merry Christmas. 38 00:02:14,968 --> 00:02:16,469 -[Alice] Okay. -[Hal] All right, honey, 39 00:02:16,553 --> 00:02:18,012 I hope you like it. 40 00:02:18,096 --> 00:02:20,223 -Santa? -[Hal] Tear it open. 41 00:02:25,353 --> 00:02:26,813 [Betty panting] 42 00:02:33,736 --> 00:02:35,363 [gasps, then breathing heavily] 43 00:02:44,581 --> 00:02:47,292 -Where's Jason's stocking? -[Penelope] I couldn't find it. 44 00:02:47,375 --> 00:02:50,253 And anyway, there's nothing to put in it. 45 00:02:50,920 --> 00:02:54,048 And what, pray tell, is this? 46 00:02:55,508 --> 00:02:58,887 It's going to be a hard candy Christmas this year, Cheryl. 47 00:02:58,970 --> 00:03:01,598 Time to face facts. We have no money. 48 00:03:03,600 --> 00:03:06,686 Dad, what is that? That a letter from the Black Hood? 49 00:03:07,478 --> 00:03:08,396 No, it's worse. 50 00:03:09,606 --> 00:03:11,983 Riverdale General. My hospital bill. 51 00:03:12,066 --> 00:03:13,526 How much is it for? 52 00:03:14,694 --> 00:03:16,696 -Eighty-six thousand. -Dollars? 53 00:03:18,031 --> 00:03:20,617 That can't be right, can it? Or doesn't your insurance--? 54 00:03:20,700 --> 00:03:23,161 They probably made a mistake. I'll call them tomorrow. 55 00:03:24,537 --> 00:03:27,665 Kevin's Secret Santa had a strict $20 limit, V. 56 00:03:27,749 --> 00:03:32,337 Kevin needs to relax. Also, these aren't just for Secret Santa, obvi. 57 00:03:33,004 --> 00:03:34,964 I got an Hermès scarf for my mom, 58 00:03:35,548 --> 00:03:39,344 a leather passport case for my dad now that he can travel again, 59 00:03:39,427 --> 00:03:41,679 and a little something for my best girl. 60 00:03:42,847 --> 00:03:46,309 And... a bauble for Archie. 61 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:50,813 -You're getting back together? -It was purchased pre-breakup. 62 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:53,274 Haven't you heard? We're still friends. 63 00:03:53,358 --> 00:03:55,652 Oh, yeah. Isn't everyone? 64 00:03:56,194 --> 00:03:57,362 [sighs] 65 00:03:58,571 --> 00:04:01,199 I was thinking about our Penny problem. 66 00:04:01,282 --> 00:04:03,076 My problem, not ours. 67 00:04:03,660 --> 00:04:06,663 I'm the one that she has on camera delivering drugs. 68 00:04:06,788 --> 00:04:10,375 How I deal with Peabody is not your concern. I'm handling it. 69 00:04:11,084 --> 00:04:13,044 By pimping the Serpents out as drug runners? 70 00:04:13,127 --> 00:04:14,212 Boy. 71 00:04:18,091 --> 00:04:20,510 -Toss them in the corner. -Hey, what's in the bags, Tall Boy? 72 00:04:20,593 --> 00:04:24,389 Hey, what did I just say? Mind your damn business. Get to school. 73 00:04:31,020 --> 00:04:32,522 Veronica, it's your turn. 74 00:04:32,605 --> 00:04:34,440 [Jingle Bells playing on speakers] 75 00:04:34,774 --> 00:04:35,650 Hmm. 76 00:04:37,902 --> 00:04:41,656 Oh, a gift certificate for a couple's massage. 77 00:04:43,616 --> 00:04:45,618 -Thanks, Josie. -You can go with Betty. 78 00:04:46,995 --> 00:04:49,205 -Or your mom. -I can go with your mom. 79 00:04:49,789 --> 00:04:51,791 Dear God, can we please get this torture over with? 80 00:04:51,874 --> 00:04:54,252 Betty, you're next, and mercifully last. 81 00:04:54,335 --> 00:04:58,214 I think I know who picked my name based on these wrapping skills. 82 00:04:58,298 --> 00:04:59,507 [chuckles] 83 00:05:03,219 --> 00:05:04,095 Archie. 84 00:05:04,178 --> 00:05:07,015 [Archie] My dad and I were cleaning out the garage, and I found it. 85 00:05:08,558 --> 00:05:10,518 -[Veronica] Swiss Family Robinson? -[chuckles] 86 00:05:10,935 --> 00:05:14,605 Yeah, it's this old read-along record we used to listen to 87 00:05:14,689 --> 00:05:17,108 when we were, like, 5. Oh, my God. 88 00:05:17,775 --> 00:05:21,029 -I love it, Arch. Thank you. -Hey, Merry Christmas. 89 00:05:21,112 --> 00:05:22,572 -[Reggie] Moose. -Hi. 90 00:05:22,655 --> 00:05:23,990 -Hi, Midge. -What's up? 91 00:05:26,743 --> 00:05:27,994 [Betty] Why are you rushing off? 92 00:05:29,620 --> 00:05:32,957 Look, Betty, I don't wanna be that guy. 93 00:05:33,499 --> 00:05:35,626 But I see Moose, all I think about is the Black Hood 94 00:05:35,710 --> 00:05:39,756 and the pain he's caused to the people I care about, including you. 95 00:05:39,839 --> 00:05:44,552 I know. And the fact that he's still out there is giving me anxiety nightmares. 96 00:05:44,635 --> 00:05:49,140 Making me paranoid. It's like everywhere I look, all I see is... 97 00:05:50,641 --> 00:05:52,685 What? All you see is what? 98 00:05:56,564 --> 00:05:57,940 Excuse me, who are you? 99 00:05:59,358 --> 00:06:00,359 You mean my name? 100 00:06:02,278 --> 00:06:04,405 Uh, where's Mr. Svenson? 101 00:06:04,989 --> 00:06:07,408 No idea. He's been out a few days. 102 00:06:08,409 --> 00:06:09,869 They just called me in. 103 00:06:16,876 --> 00:06:19,420 You and Veronica confronted Mr. Svenson 104 00:06:19,504 --> 00:06:22,590 -about his connection to the Black Hood. -And now he's not here. 105 00:06:24,342 --> 00:06:28,846 -What if something happened to him? -We found out Mr. Svenson's secret. 106 00:06:29,639 --> 00:06:33,267 What if we led the Black Hood to him? What if we got him killed? 107 00:06:42,610 --> 00:06:46,572 [Doris] Mr. Svenson? He's been out all week with a cold. 108 00:06:46,656 --> 00:06:49,283 Sounded terrible on the phone. 109 00:06:49,742 --> 00:06:53,538 So, I dropped off some chicken soup at his house a few days back. 110 00:06:53,621 --> 00:06:55,790 -You saw him? -I left it at his door. 111 00:06:56,707 --> 00:07:02,505 But between us, he often gets this way during the holidays, you know? Depressed. 112 00:07:03,256 --> 00:07:04,173 No family. 113 00:07:07,301 --> 00:07:08,136 Thank you. 114 00:07:08,219 --> 00:07:09,220 [school bell ringing] 115 00:07:13,141 --> 00:07:18,062 Hey, I... stayed behind, 'cause... 116 00:07:19,021 --> 00:07:19,981 Merry Christmas. 117 00:07:22,150 --> 00:07:22,984 Thank you. 118 00:07:25,653 --> 00:07:26,612 Look, I'm sorry. 119 00:07:28,281 --> 00:07:30,491 For how it all went down between us. 120 00:07:31,284 --> 00:07:35,288 As Serpents, my dad and I specifically are in a precarious place. 121 00:07:35,371 --> 00:07:38,791 I... just don't want you in those crosshairs. 122 00:07:38,875 --> 00:07:41,002 That's not your decision to make, Jughead. 123 00:07:42,378 --> 00:07:47,175 Even if you think it's to protect me, it's my choice what I risk and for whom. 124 00:07:47,258 --> 00:07:48,092 I know. 125 00:07:51,262 --> 00:07:53,181 I should go. Check in on my dad. 126 00:07:54,307 --> 00:07:55,141 Jug. 127 00:07:58,603 --> 00:08:00,188 I got you something, too. 128 00:08:02,982 --> 00:08:03,941 [grunts] 129 00:08:10,615 --> 00:08:12,116 [school bell ringing] 130 00:08:13,034 --> 00:08:13,868 Archie. 131 00:08:15,703 --> 00:08:17,997 -I got you a little something. -Thanks. 132 00:08:18,498 --> 00:08:19,749 I didn't realize-- 133 00:08:19,832 --> 00:08:22,210 Oh, no, no, it's all good. Just open it. 134 00:08:26,339 --> 00:08:28,299 -Ronnie, this is-- -Heh. Turn it over. 135 00:08:30,551 --> 00:08:31,844 I got it before... 136 00:08:33,471 --> 00:08:36,390 I don't want things to be forced between us. 137 00:08:38,017 --> 00:08:38,851 What? 138 00:08:39,644 --> 00:08:43,648 No, did I make it worse? I just wanted you to know that I still care about-- 139 00:08:43,731 --> 00:08:45,066 No, you didn't. 140 00:08:46,108 --> 00:08:48,402 Things at home aren't great right now. 141 00:08:49,737 --> 00:08:50,821 It's my dad. 142 00:08:52,531 --> 00:08:54,075 Anything I can do to help? 143 00:08:56,536 --> 00:08:58,996 Come on, we're still friends. 144 00:09:00,373 --> 00:09:06,212 He just-- He got his hospital bill, and he owes... $86,000 Ronnie, 145 00:09:06,295 --> 00:09:08,839 and it's like we're selling Christmas trees 146 00:09:09,382 --> 00:09:11,926 just for extra money so we can keep our heads above water. 147 00:09:12,009 --> 00:09:13,094 Oh, my God, Archie. 148 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:16,180 I wanna help, but... 149 00:09:17,932 --> 00:09:19,725 -I wanna hug you. -That's okay. 150 00:09:21,185 --> 00:09:23,688 I shouldn't have said anything. The watch is great, Ron. 151 00:09:23,771 --> 00:09:24,897 -Thank you. -Yeah. 152 00:09:27,024 --> 00:09:28,192 [Jughead] What is all this? 153 00:09:28,776 --> 00:09:31,904 It's a Serpent tradition. Every year, we give back to the Southside. 154 00:09:31,988 --> 00:09:35,700 Toys for Tots, Meals on Wheels, kids and old folks living alone. 155 00:09:36,325 --> 00:09:37,743 The Hells Angels do it. 156 00:09:37,827 --> 00:09:41,497 I'm always down for charitable works. Hey, have you seen my dad? 157 00:09:41,581 --> 00:09:43,082 [FP] Why aren't you in school? 158 00:09:44,125 --> 00:09:45,835 It's a half-day before break. 159 00:09:46,002 --> 00:09:48,254 Well, in that case, you can hold down the fort here, Jug. 160 00:09:48,337 --> 00:09:49,714 Or I could come with you guys. 161 00:09:50,756 --> 00:09:52,466 Nice try. The answer is no. 162 00:09:52,800 --> 00:09:56,929 -We do need another set of hands. -There you go. Let me pull my weight. 163 00:09:58,180 --> 00:09:59,098 Dad. 164 00:10:01,976 --> 00:10:03,978 I don't know what the Snake Charmer has you doing-- 165 00:10:04,061 --> 00:10:06,272 Sweet Pea, you're with us. 166 00:10:13,529 --> 00:10:14,697 [cell phone ringing] 167 00:10:22,371 --> 00:10:26,500 -Hey, Betty, what's up? -Hey, I can't let this Svenson thing go. 168 00:10:26,584 --> 00:10:29,253 I think we should stop by his house and check up on him. 169 00:10:29,337 --> 00:10:32,423 Yeah, I agree. Let me just tell my dad, and we'll go. 170 00:10:32,506 --> 00:10:33,632 -Give me ten. -Okay. 171 00:10:35,760 --> 00:10:38,637 Team Paul Bunyan. I'd like to purchase your finest tree. 172 00:10:39,221 --> 00:10:42,475 Actually, Cheryl, I was just about to take a break, but Vic here can help you. Vic. 173 00:10:45,186 --> 00:10:47,980 What can I get you? We got some nice spruces. 174 00:11:03,037 --> 00:11:04,538 [Betty] There's the chicken soup. 175 00:11:06,582 --> 00:11:08,292 [knocking on door] 176 00:11:08,376 --> 00:11:09,335 Mr. Svenson. 177 00:11:27,770 --> 00:11:28,687 Can I help you? 178 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:30,231 Jughead Jones? 179 00:11:31,816 --> 00:11:32,650 Maybe. 180 00:11:32,733 --> 00:11:34,819 I'm Jack Walsh, your dad's parole officer. 181 00:11:35,778 --> 00:11:36,654 He's not home. 182 00:11:37,238 --> 00:11:40,241 Doesn't need to be. Do you mind if I come in? 183 00:11:41,117 --> 00:11:42,118 Like I have a choice. 184 00:11:46,455 --> 00:11:50,709 Hiram, was that a Spiffany's bag I saw come into the lobby earlier today? 185 00:11:51,043 --> 00:11:53,170 Looked about the right size for a Glamergé egg. 186 00:11:53,754 --> 00:11:56,465 That depends. Have you been naughty or nice? 187 00:11:56,549 --> 00:11:57,675 [Hermione laughing] 188 00:11:59,218 --> 00:12:01,053 Don't worry, mija, Santa has your list, too. 189 00:12:01,637 --> 00:12:04,682 Now, please don't go snooping for the gifts this year. He hates that. 190 00:12:04,765 --> 00:12:08,978 Santa can rip up my list for all I care. I mean, look at us, 191 00:12:09,186 --> 00:12:13,190 throwing money away on bejeweled eggs like we're a family of Russian oligarchs 192 00:12:13,274 --> 00:12:16,318 when there are people in this town who can't even pay their own medical bills. 193 00:12:16,402 --> 00:12:18,154 Since when are you a communist? 194 00:12:18,612 --> 00:12:23,117 Since Archie told me that he and his dad are drowning in Fred's medical bills 195 00:12:23,200 --> 00:12:27,538 to the tune of $86,000, which is why I was thinking-- 196 00:12:27,621 --> 00:12:29,915 - Absolutely not. -That's a lot of money. 197 00:12:29,999 --> 00:12:32,960 The Lodge charitable trust has made its donations for the fiscal year. 198 00:12:33,127 --> 00:12:35,629 Fred Andrews will have to tighten his belt. 199 00:12:35,713 --> 00:12:37,590 Said Ebenezer Scrooge. 200 00:12:38,257 --> 00:12:40,968 Fred's selling Christmas trees for extra cash. 201 00:12:41,051 --> 00:12:44,680 I mean, that's the kind of ma-- The kind of father he is. 202 00:12:44,763 --> 00:12:45,598 You know... 203 00:12:47,725 --> 00:12:49,685 I believe I have some work to finish in the study. 204 00:12:54,315 --> 00:12:55,608 [humming] 205 00:12:57,318 --> 00:12:59,987 [Penelope] Cheryl Marjorie Blossom, what have you done? 206 00:13:01,030 --> 00:13:03,991 Isn't it obvious, Mother? I've saved Christmas. 207 00:13:05,117 --> 00:13:06,744 Look how happy Nana Rose is. 208 00:13:07,578 --> 00:13:12,374 You spoiled, wretched little brat. How do you expect to pay for all this? 209 00:13:13,167 --> 00:13:14,084 Oh. 210 00:13:15,002 --> 00:13:18,839 I was thinking maybe you could go to Mr. Lodge for a job. 211 00:13:19,632 --> 00:13:22,843 Of course, he'd probably ask what skills you have, and you'd be forced to admit 212 00:13:22,927 --> 00:13:26,222 that the only skill you have is being a terrible mother. 213 00:13:27,681 --> 00:13:30,017 I guess you're gonna have to get creative in the new year. 214 00:13:34,480 --> 00:13:38,984 You should've drowned them at birth, like a basket of kittens. 215 00:13:55,626 --> 00:13:57,711 Mom? Dad? 216 00:13:58,921 --> 00:13:59,964 Betty. 217 00:14:01,590 --> 00:14:02,967 -Hey. -Hey. 218 00:14:03,842 --> 00:14:04,677 How are you? 219 00:14:04,843 --> 00:14:07,513 Fine, I just iced some ginger bread cookies. 220 00:14:07,638 --> 00:14:08,681 Polly's favorite. 221 00:14:08,764 --> 00:14:11,559 Just in case there's a Christmas miracle and she comes home. 222 00:14:12,226 --> 00:14:14,937 Oh. By the way, there was a gift for you on the steps. 223 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:16,647 Your secret Santa. 224 00:14:17,189 --> 00:14:18,732 I took it up to your room. 225 00:14:21,610 --> 00:14:22,653 Secret Santa? 226 00:14:36,625 --> 00:14:37,710 [gasps] 227 00:14:44,550 --> 00:14:48,846 "Enclosed is a finger that belongs to the sinner Joseph Conway." 228 00:14:48,929 --> 00:14:50,764 He's talking about Mr. Svenson. 229 00:14:51,307 --> 00:14:53,767 "You have one final trespass to unearth. 230 00:14:53,851 --> 00:14:58,105 Find the truth, reveal it to the town, and you'll perhaps save his life." 231 00:14:58,188 --> 00:15:02,735 He kidnapped Mr. Svenson, Arch. And now he's mutilating him. 232 00:15:03,777 --> 00:15:05,779 [cell phone buzzing] 233 00:15:05,863 --> 00:15:06,697 Arch, Arch. 234 00:15:11,869 --> 00:15:14,538 -[Svenson] Betty, please. -Mr. Svenson, is that you? 235 00:15:15,497 --> 00:15:18,876 [Black Hood] It is, Betty, but his name is Joseph Conway. 236 00:15:18,959 --> 00:15:20,502 He's lost a lot of blood. 237 00:15:20,836 --> 00:15:23,839 Though it's nothing compared to the blood on the hands of this town. 238 00:15:23,964 --> 00:15:27,926 Exhume the past, find where the primal sin was committed 239 00:15:28,010 --> 00:15:30,888 and you'll find the sinner Conway may be alive. 240 00:15:30,971 --> 00:15:32,640 -And as always, don't-- -What? 241 00:15:33,515 --> 00:15:35,809 You maniac. Don't tell Sheriff Keller? 242 00:15:37,186 --> 00:15:38,437 [phone beeps] 243 00:15:38,854 --> 00:15:42,942 Archie, what sin? What can Mr. Svenson possibly be guilty of? 244 00:15:43,025 --> 00:15:44,818 Veronica and I talked to him. 245 00:15:44,902 --> 00:15:47,321 His entire family was murdered by some crazy preacher. 246 00:15:47,404 --> 00:15:50,741 Maybe the people who adopted him know something we don't. 247 00:15:50,824 --> 00:15:54,495 Wait. Before he was adopted, Mr. Svenson lived as Joseph Conway 248 00:15:54,578 --> 00:15:55,954 at the Sisters of Quiet Mercy. 249 00:15:56,038 --> 00:15:58,707 -Will they talk to us? -They better. 250 00:15:59,541 --> 00:16:02,086 ["Here Comes Santa Claus" playing] 251 00:16:02,169 --> 00:16:04,129 ♪ Right down Santa Claus lane ♪ 252 00:16:04,672 --> 00:16:09,885 ♪ He's got a bag that's filled with toys For boys and girls again ♪ 253 00:16:09,968 --> 00:16:14,390 ♪ Hear those sleigh bells jingle jangle What a beautiful sight ♪ 254 00:16:15,099 --> 00:16:19,770 ♪ Jump in bed and cover up your head Because Santa Claus comes tonight ♪ 255 00:16:23,023 --> 00:16:25,234 -♪ Here comes Santa Claus ♪ -♪ Here comes Santa Claus ♪ 256 00:16:25,317 --> 00:16:28,153 ♪ Right down Santa Claus lane ♪ 257 00:16:28,237 --> 00:16:30,572 ♪ He doesn't care if you're a rich Or poor, boy ♪ 258 00:16:30,656 --> 00:16:32,825 ♪ He loves you just the same ♪ 259 00:16:33,367 --> 00:16:35,995 ♪ Santa knows that we're God's children ♪ 260 00:16:36,078 --> 00:16:38,080 ♪ That makes everything right ♪ 261 00:16:38,163 --> 00:16:39,915 Merry Christmas, Mom. 262 00:16:41,125 --> 00:16:43,460 ♪ 'Cause Santa Claus comes tonight ♪ 263 00:16:50,968 --> 00:16:51,927 Pop's? 264 00:17:17,953 --> 00:17:20,247 -Did you open them? -No, Dad. 265 00:17:20,831 --> 00:17:22,207 I have respect for you. 266 00:17:22,833 --> 00:17:26,754 But your parole officer, Mr. Walsh, he sure was curious. 267 00:17:26,837 --> 00:17:29,381 -Walsh was here? -Yeah. Don't worry. I got rid of him. 268 00:17:29,465 --> 00:17:33,052 But he already has heard that the Serpents are moving into narcos territory. 269 00:17:38,390 --> 00:17:39,683 [FP] Ta-da. 270 00:17:40,726 --> 00:17:41,643 Gift boxes? 271 00:17:43,437 --> 00:17:45,981 -With drugs in them? -No, with gifts in them, 272 00:17:46,065 --> 00:17:48,275 for you, your mom, Jellybean. 273 00:17:48,942 --> 00:17:52,780 Christmas day, I thought we'd take a ride to Toledo and deliver them in person. 274 00:17:55,073 --> 00:17:57,326 Dad, this isn't gonna work. 275 00:17:57,910 --> 00:18:03,415 Today, it's gifts, tomorrow, it's drugs, or weapons, or God knows what. 276 00:18:03,999 --> 00:18:07,127 -How long is this gonna go on--? -As long as Penny wants. 277 00:18:07,294 --> 00:18:09,838 If her favors keep getting bigger, which you know that they will, 278 00:18:09,922 --> 00:18:11,965 what happens when she asks for more Serpents on this? 279 00:18:12,049 --> 00:18:13,759 Then I'll bring more Serpents! 280 00:18:16,011 --> 00:18:19,681 You know what? You're right, this isn't gonna work, you and I living together. 281 00:18:19,765 --> 00:18:21,850 So maybe you can go back to Fred's or to Betty's. 282 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:25,771 -Betty? I split with Betty to-- -Then what do you want me to say? 283 00:18:25,854 --> 00:18:30,275 I just want you to let me help fix this mess that I made. 284 00:18:30,526 --> 00:18:33,779 Get this through your thick skull, Jughead. We are trapped. 285 00:18:34,279 --> 00:18:35,656 We got no leverage. 286 00:18:36,323 --> 00:18:39,576 If that means I gotta be Penny's dancing monkey for the time being, 287 00:18:39,660 --> 00:18:41,078 then that's how it goes. 288 00:18:43,914 --> 00:18:46,750 I'm gonna get some rest. I have a long night ahead of me. 289 00:18:48,585 --> 00:18:52,548 Yes, hello, I'm calling to settle an account 290 00:18:52,631 --> 00:18:55,259 for one of your patients, Fred Andrews. 291 00:18:56,844 --> 00:18:59,012 Of course, I'm his business partner. 292 00:19:00,389 --> 00:19:01,348 Uh-huh. 293 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:05,102 I'd like to pay the bill in full and keep it anonymous, 294 00:19:05,185 --> 00:19:06,395 an angel donation. 295 00:19:08,063 --> 00:19:09,815 Yes, I'm aware of the amount. 296 00:19:11,024 --> 00:19:11,859 My name? 297 00:19:13,360 --> 00:19:17,990 Hermione Apollonia Lodge. And it's a black American Excess card. 298 00:19:18,574 --> 00:19:22,077 Number 2957230... 299 00:19:22,161 --> 00:19:24,788 Penny Peabody has got my dad dealing drugs. 300 00:19:25,998 --> 00:19:29,293 I know this, 'cause she had me doing it before him. 301 00:19:30,460 --> 00:19:33,922 Now she's roped in Tall Boy and Sweet Pea. 302 00:19:34,006 --> 00:19:36,175 Man, if you're pissed because your old man tapped me-- 303 00:19:36,258 --> 00:19:40,512 No, Sweet Pea, I'm pissed because I don't want the Serpents 304 00:19:40,596 --> 00:19:42,306 to end up like the Ghoulies. 305 00:19:42,848 --> 00:19:44,683 And I doubt that any of you became Serpents 306 00:19:44,766 --> 00:19:47,811 just to be at the beck and call of a drug queenpin. 307 00:19:48,812 --> 00:19:50,188 I know where this ends. 308 00:19:50,606 --> 00:19:52,399 Death, jail. 309 00:19:53,942 --> 00:19:57,529 Which is why in the interest of self-preservation... 310 00:19:59,573 --> 00:20:00,699 we have to take out Penny. 311 00:20:01,825 --> 00:20:03,827 Snake Charmer's helped some of us. 312 00:20:04,912 --> 00:20:08,498 Oh, yeah? What did she ask for in return, Sweet Pea? 313 00:20:08,582 --> 00:20:09,583 How many favors? 314 00:20:10,584 --> 00:20:12,836 Now, if we don't stop Penny tonight... 315 00:20:13,795 --> 00:20:17,841 she is going to get every single one of us in on this. 316 00:20:17,966 --> 00:20:20,719 I promise you. I promise you, Sweet Pea. 317 00:20:22,721 --> 00:20:26,516 What I'm asking is are you willing to risk your necks 318 00:20:27,100 --> 00:20:28,435 to save my dad's life? 319 00:20:31,730 --> 00:20:35,651 -What is the first law? -No Serpent stands alone. 320 00:20:40,739 --> 00:20:41,740 I'm in. 321 00:20:41,823 --> 00:20:42,866 Me too. 322 00:20:46,161 --> 00:20:46,995 Let's do this. 323 00:20:53,585 --> 00:20:54,711 Joseph Conway, 324 00:20:55,128 --> 00:20:58,382 Joseph Svenson as you know him, was a troubled youth. 325 00:20:58,465 --> 00:21:00,968 -There was no saving him. -He was a sinner? 326 00:21:01,051 --> 00:21:05,013 -No, he was a child, a victim. -Did he suffer from survivor's guilt? 327 00:21:08,225 --> 00:21:10,602 I've already said too much. 328 00:21:10,686 --> 00:21:12,354 -[Betty] No. -[Archie] Betty. 329 00:21:13,397 --> 00:21:18,360 Sister Woodhouse, when my sister escaped this dungeon, 330 00:21:18,443 --> 00:21:21,071 she told me all about the corporal punishment. 331 00:21:21,154 --> 00:21:24,074 So, please help us with this, 332 00:21:24,658 --> 00:21:27,703 or I will expose the Sisters of Quiet Mercy 333 00:21:27,786 --> 00:21:30,497 for the house of horrors that it really is. 334 00:21:33,583 --> 00:21:35,711 [Woodhouse] After his family was massacred, 335 00:21:36,253 --> 00:21:40,424 young Conway-- Svenson identified the man responsible. 336 00:21:41,008 --> 00:21:44,011 Then a small group of Riverdale citizens 337 00:21:44,594 --> 00:21:50,225 took matters into their own hands, and, well, executed him. 338 00:21:51,685 --> 00:21:53,437 It was only later when he was with us 339 00:21:53,520 --> 00:21:56,440 that Joseph admitted that in his terror and shock, 340 00:21:56,523 --> 00:21:58,900 he may have pointed a finger of accusation-- 341 00:21:58,984 --> 00:22:00,235 At the wrong man. 342 00:22:01,653 --> 00:22:02,487 Oh, my God. 343 00:22:03,238 --> 00:22:06,616 Svenson's sin was sentencing the wrong man to death. 344 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:12,622 Did Svenson--? Did Conway ever talk about who carried out the execution? 345 00:22:15,459 --> 00:22:17,586 They came here once to see Joseph. 346 00:22:18,420 --> 00:22:20,756 It was a group of men and one woman. 347 00:22:21,798 --> 00:22:23,341 I don't know their names. 348 00:22:23,925 --> 00:22:26,470 And I can't remember what they looked like. 349 00:22:27,596 --> 00:22:30,223 Just that the woman had the most striking hair. 350 00:22:32,309 --> 00:22:35,228 White, save for a cherry-red stripe. 351 00:22:38,315 --> 00:22:39,775 [Betty] Nana Rose Blossom? 352 00:22:44,112 --> 00:22:45,614 [banging on door] 353 00:22:48,658 --> 00:22:49,493 FP? 354 00:22:50,786 --> 00:22:52,537 Well, you're early, old hoss. 355 00:22:58,126 --> 00:22:58,960 Penny. 356 00:23:00,087 --> 00:23:01,296 Ho, merry, ho. 357 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:03,799 [sighs] Jughead Jones. 358 00:23:04,299 --> 00:23:05,717 Nice crowbar. 359 00:23:06,635 --> 00:23:09,846 This? I brought it in case I needed to pry the door open. 360 00:23:10,931 --> 00:23:13,225 Are you gonna give me a hand with this? 361 00:23:13,308 --> 00:23:16,311 Your dad will be here in, like, what, 15, 20 minutes? 362 00:23:17,229 --> 00:23:19,064 He probably won't be too happy to see you, huh? 363 00:23:19,147 --> 00:23:22,734 I wouldn't worry about that. Neither of us are gonna be here. 364 00:23:26,988 --> 00:23:28,698 Is this supposed to scare me? 365 00:23:31,368 --> 00:23:34,287 I would not do this if I were you. You are making a big mistake. 366 00:23:34,371 --> 00:23:36,790 You are making-- Are you out of your mind? 367 00:23:42,337 --> 00:23:43,171 Hey, guys. 368 00:23:45,382 --> 00:23:47,717 Finishing up some last-minute shopping? 369 00:23:48,677 --> 00:23:52,556 We were, but then, we got the most fascinating call from our bank, 370 00:23:52,681 --> 00:23:57,352 confirming a charge that was made to my credit card, the amount of $86,000. 371 00:23:58,228 --> 00:24:00,897 Oh. So that went through. 372 00:24:01,398 --> 00:24:02,232 Great. 373 00:24:03,108 --> 00:24:07,028 Yeah, I decided that you would cover Fred's medical expenses. 374 00:24:07,612 --> 00:24:12,033 I mean, if you can afford to buy Pop's and then lie to my face about it. 375 00:24:13,785 --> 00:24:17,873 So, how is it that we can now suddenly afford an entire diner? 376 00:24:21,376 --> 00:24:24,462 [Hiram] You wanted a more active role in Lodge Industries 377 00:24:24,546 --> 00:24:25,922 and we let you have it. 378 00:24:26,756 --> 00:24:30,594 Then you break into my office and try to use whatever you find as leverage. 379 00:24:30,677 --> 00:24:34,723 Now, I admit, there's a lot you don't know, and that's on purpose. 380 00:24:34,806 --> 00:24:37,851 How can I be part of this family if you keep hiding things from me? 381 00:24:37,934 --> 00:24:40,770 Mija, you think you wanna know everything, but you don't. 382 00:24:40,854 --> 00:24:44,357 My name is on all of those documents in your desk, Daddy. 383 00:24:44,441 --> 00:24:46,484 Doesn't that mean I have the right to know? 384 00:24:46,568 --> 00:24:49,487 Yes, yes it does, Veronica. 385 00:24:50,572 --> 00:24:54,492 But that means the time for being daddy's little girl is over. 386 00:24:55,493 --> 00:24:56,703 It's time to work now. 387 00:24:57,829 --> 00:24:59,873 All of us in lockstep. 388 00:25:00,916 --> 00:25:02,542 She deserves to know the truth, Hiram. 389 00:25:05,503 --> 00:25:06,338 All right. 390 00:25:08,256 --> 00:25:09,466 All right. 391 00:25:10,050 --> 00:25:11,718 Follow me to the study. 392 00:25:17,766 --> 00:25:18,642 [breathing heavily] 393 00:25:23,188 --> 00:25:25,065 -Where am I? -You're in Greendale. 394 00:25:26,107 --> 00:25:27,067 Your new home. 395 00:25:28,526 --> 00:25:32,697 But frankly, Penny, I don't care where you set up shop. 396 00:25:34,866 --> 00:25:39,162 But it's not gonna be in Riverdale, and it's not gonna be with the Serpents. 397 00:25:39,704 --> 00:25:42,791 You wanna deal drugs? You wanna extort people? 398 00:25:43,208 --> 00:25:44,459 That's your business. 399 00:25:45,293 --> 00:25:48,171 But not on the Southside. That belongs to us. 400 00:25:48,255 --> 00:25:49,547 [laughing] 401 00:25:49,923 --> 00:25:52,550 You stupid, cocky kid. 402 00:25:54,761 --> 00:25:58,056 Serpent law says you can't hurt one of your own. 403 00:26:00,517 --> 00:26:02,519 Oh, Penny, it's time you learn. 404 00:26:04,813 --> 00:26:05,814 Grab her. 405 00:26:08,108 --> 00:26:12,487 What are you doing? Get-- Get off of me. Get off. Get off of me. 406 00:26:13,822 --> 00:26:15,991 That tattoo doesn't make you a Serpent. 407 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:18,910 [shouting] No. No. No. 408 00:26:24,833 --> 00:26:27,210 Cheryl, we need to see your grandmother. 409 00:26:27,294 --> 00:26:31,214 Nana Rose seldom has visitors. She'll be pleased. Entree. 410 00:26:35,468 --> 00:26:38,388 [Betty] Nana Rose, we have some questions for you 411 00:26:38,471 --> 00:26:41,725 about something that happened in Riverdale a long time ago. 412 00:26:42,475 --> 00:26:45,854 A man killed his family, and a group of people decided 413 00:26:45,937 --> 00:26:48,773 -to take justice into their own hands. -Oh, dear. 414 00:26:48,857 --> 00:26:51,443 Here in Riverdale? 415 00:26:51,526 --> 00:26:55,905 Yes, and you were part of that group, weren't you? 416 00:26:56,448 --> 00:26:59,784 -Is this a Christmas inquest? -A man's life is at stake. 417 00:27:00,577 --> 00:27:02,996 [Betty] Were you with this group when they--? 418 00:27:03,580 --> 00:27:06,166 When you killed this man for revenge? 419 00:27:06,708 --> 00:27:07,667 Oh, no. 420 00:27:08,251 --> 00:27:10,086 No girls allowed. 421 00:27:10,378 --> 00:27:15,550 They told me to stay at home while they took care of the bad man. 422 00:27:19,012 --> 00:27:23,224 Nana Rose, this is so important. 423 00:27:23,808 --> 00:27:25,810 Where did they hang the bad man? 424 00:27:26,394 --> 00:27:28,188 Oh, they didn't hang him. 425 00:27:29,105 --> 00:27:31,816 Oh, no. They gave him a proper burial. 426 00:27:33,568 --> 00:27:37,697 Buried him alive. 427 00:27:38,782 --> 00:27:40,909 Where? Where did they do that? 428 00:27:41,576 --> 00:27:45,163 Ask your grandfather, Polly dear. He was there. 429 00:27:45,747 --> 00:27:47,540 My grandfather? 430 00:27:48,083 --> 00:27:52,921 I had a picture of them smiling at the place. 431 00:27:53,505 --> 00:27:57,300 Standing under the devil's hands. 432 00:27:57,926 --> 00:28:00,470 Picture? What picture? 433 00:28:02,180 --> 00:28:03,014 Cheryl? 434 00:28:03,598 --> 00:28:06,643 I wonder if you might take me to my room. 435 00:28:06,726 --> 00:28:09,896 I suddenly feel quite ill. 436 00:28:10,188 --> 00:28:11,815 [Cheryl] Satisfied, you vultures? 437 00:28:12,357 --> 00:28:15,402 Your reindeer games are over. Now get the hell out. 438 00:28:17,153 --> 00:28:21,533 Archie, my grandfather helped murder an innocent man. 439 00:28:21,616 --> 00:28:23,660 Betty, who even knows if what she was saying is true? 440 00:28:23,743 --> 00:28:25,245 That picture Nana Rose mentioned. 441 00:28:25,328 --> 00:28:28,039 When Grandpa Louis died, we packed up his house, 442 00:28:28,123 --> 00:28:29,457 and we donated most of his stuff. 443 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:32,460 He had pictures. We kept them and we organized them. 444 00:28:32,544 --> 00:28:35,964 -Take a breath. Where are they? -They're at my house. 445 00:28:36,047 --> 00:28:37,632 -That's great. -Archie, 446 00:28:37,715 --> 00:28:41,720 my grandfather killed a man in cold blood. 447 00:28:41,803 --> 00:28:44,889 An innocent man. What if that's why he picked me? 448 00:28:44,973 --> 00:28:47,225 The Black Hood. That's why he's been calling me. 449 00:28:47,308 --> 00:28:50,311 -Revenge for something I didn't do. -Betty, listen. 450 00:28:51,438 --> 00:28:54,858 This is the part... where we end this. 451 00:28:55,775 --> 00:28:58,695 Where we save Mr. Svenson and stop the Black Hood. 452 00:28:58,778 --> 00:29:01,823 But I need you with me. I can't do this alone. 453 00:29:02,073 --> 00:29:05,452 Tomorrow, we're gonna wake up and everything is gonna go back to how it was. 454 00:29:05,535 --> 00:29:07,704 But right now, I need you with me. 455 00:29:08,079 --> 00:29:09,998 -I need Betty Cooper. -Archie. 456 00:29:17,755 --> 00:29:18,590 Betty. 457 00:29:19,632 --> 00:29:20,633 We have to hurry. 458 00:29:37,025 --> 00:29:38,359 [Hermione] Well, Veronica. 459 00:29:39,235 --> 00:29:40,320 Now you know. 460 00:29:40,403 --> 00:29:41,696 You know everything. 461 00:29:42,322 --> 00:29:44,199 So, mija, what do you think? 462 00:29:49,996 --> 00:29:50,830 I'm in. 463 00:29:50,914 --> 00:29:52,749 But I have ground rules. 464 00:29:53,208 --> 00:29:54,042 Well... 465 00:29:54,834 --> 00:29:55,793 one ground rule. 466 00:29:56,836 --> 00:29:57,670 By all means. 467 00:29:59,172 --> 00:30:02,383 -I refuse to do anything illegal. -[Hermione] Well, that's fine. 468 00:30:03,176 --> 00:30:06,346 Especially since we're not doing anything illegal either. 469 00:30:07,597 --> 00:30:09,641 Let me share two words to live by. 470 00:30:11,059 --> 00:30:12,560 Plausible deniability. 471 00:30:13,102 --> 00:30:17,732 Also... that charge I made for Fred's medical bills? 472 00:30:18,316 --> 00:30:21,444 -I want that to stick. -It's gonna complicate matters. 473 00:30:21,528 --> 00:30:25,156 -Fred is a proud man. He's not-- -We'll smooth that over. 474 00:30:25,240 --> 00:30:28,368 And the truth is, we'll need Fred for what comes next. 475 00:30:29,035 --> 00:30:32,580 Fine. Assuming the Fred situation can be finessed... 476 00:30:35,166 --> 00:30:36,292 do we have a deal? 477 00:30:37,335 --> 00:30:38,586 We do, daddykins. 478 00:30:40,338 --> 00:30:41,256 We have a deal. 479 00:30:45,677 --> 00:30:47,554 -[Jughead] Hey, Dad. -[FP] What's all this? 480 00:30:47,637 --> 00:30:50,765 This is a celebratory dinner. 481 00:30:53,351 --> 00:30:56,062 Penny didn't show up for your pick-up, did she? 482 00:30:56,729 --> 00:30:57,564 No. 483 00:30:58,690 --> 00:31:01,651 No, she didn't. Why? Do you know something about that? 484 00:31:02,151 --> 00:31:03,403 She's gone, Dad. 485 00:31:04,779 --> 00:31:07,657 I rallied the younger Serpents. We drove her out of Riverdale. 486 00:31:07,740 --> 00:31:10,785 -I got my pound of flesh in the process. -Are you nuts? 487 00:31:11,119 --> 00:31:13,830 -She'll be back. Better believe that. -She won't. 488 00:31:14,372 --> 00:31:15,957 I was very persuasive. 489 00:31:16,958 --> 00:31:19,919 And even if she does, we will take care of it. 490 00:31:20,461 --> 00:31:22,630 You and me and the other Serpents. 491 00:31:23,381 --> 00:31:25,091 In unity, there is strength. 492 00:31:25,174 --> 00:31:29,804 That's the sixth law. While you were in jail, I recited that. I lived by that. 493 00:31:31,639 --> 00:31:35,768 You wanna take my jacket? You wanna relegate me to Toys for Tots? Fine. 494 00:31:35,852 --> 00:31:38,313 But I'm still a Serpent, Dad. And this? 495 00:31:39,230 --> 00:31:41,649 This life you wanted to protect me from? 496 00:31:43,568 --> 00:31:44,652 I'm proud of this. 497 00:31:46,946 --> 00:31:49,365 I'm proud of who I am. 498 00:31:50,158 --> 00:31:52,160 You can't take that away from me. 499 00:31:54,537 --> 00:31:57,040 [Betty] Nana Rose said it was a group of men. 500 00:31:57,916 --> 00:32:00,585 I mean, there's one photo I kind of remember. 501 00:32:00,877 --> 00:32:03,546 Dad said it was taken after Grandpa Louis and some friends 502 00:32:03,630 --> 00:32:05,798 planted some trees in Pickens' Park. 503 00:32:08,927 --> 00:32:09,761 Wait. 504 00:32:10,303 --> 00:32:11,137 Is this it? 505 00:32:12,180 --> 00:32:13,556 [Archie] Look at the ground. 506 00:32:13,640 --> 00:32:17,477 That's where they buried the preacher, where Svenson could be maybe still alive. 507 00:32:18,519 --> 00:32:20,229 Yeah, look at the branches. 508 00:32:20,563 --> 00:32:23,274 -The devil's hand. -That tree is in Pickens' Park. 509 00:32:25,443 --> 00:32:28,112 We'll call Sheriff Keller on the way. Come on. 510 00:32:34,035 --> 00:32:34,911 Look around. 511 00:32:35,286 --> 00:32:36,120 There. 512 00:32:44,587 --> 00:32:45,755 Yeah. 513 00:32:54,389 --> 00:32:55,640 Oh, my God, Archie. 514 00:32:55,723 --> 00:32:56,766 [both panting] 515 00:33:10,321 --> 00:33:11,531 Where's Mr. Svenson? 516 00:33:14,826 --> 00:33:17,537 Why would the Black Hood bury an empty coffin? 517 00:33:18,788 --> 00:33:20,164 -What if it's a--? -[gun cocks] 518 00:33:22,709 --> 00:33:24,043 [Black Hood] Get in the coffin. 519 00:33:27,422 --> 00:33:30,174 No. No way. 520 00:33:31,592 --> 00:33:35,221 Get in the coffin or I shoot her in the head. Right now. 521 00:33:45,857 --> 00:33:50,820 Shut the coffin and step out of the grave, Betty. Do it. 522 00:33:58,703 --> 00:33:59,954 I'm sorry. 523 00:34:04,500 --> 00:34:05,960 Pick up the shovel. 524 00:34:06,544 --> 00:34:07,670 Fill in the grave. 525 00:34:08,129 --> 00:34:09,213 [Betty sobbing] 526 00:34:10,339 --> 00:34:11,674 Please don't make me. 527 00:34:17,722 --> 00:34:18,973 [grunting] 528 00:34:20,516 --> 00:34:23,686 We know what Mr. Svenson's sin is. 529 00:34:24,645 --> 00:34:25,605 What he did. 530 00:34:28,232 --> 00:34:30,234 That's the town's secret sin. 531 00:34:31,360 --> 00:34:33,571 That's what you want revealed, right? 532 00:34:34,405 --> 00:34:36,532 We can do that. I can do that. 533 00:34:37,325 --> 00:34:40,536 Mr. Svenson, wherever he is, he doesn't have to die. 534 00:34:40,870 --> 00:34:42,413 Archie doesn't have-- 535 00:34:42,497 --> 00:34:43,664 [police sirens wailing] 536 00:34:54,342 --> 00:34:55,384 Archie. 537 00:34:55,593 --> 00:34:57,845 -Where is he? Where'd he go? -This way. 538 00:35:13,194 --> 00:35:14,237 Hey! 539 00:35:17,698 --> 00:35:18,533 Stop! 540 00:35:19,450 --> 00:35:20,409 Stop! 541 00:35:20,493 --> 00:35:21,828 Right down, now! 542 00:35:22,495 --> 00:35:25,748 Get down or I'll shoot you. I swear to God, I'll do it. 543 00:35:26,874 --> 00:35:29,043 You tried to kill my father. 544 00:35:29,710 --> 00:35:30,795 And my friends. 545 00:35:30,878 --> 00:35:32,922 You're gonna pay for your crimes. 546 00:35:33,005 --> 00:35:36,384 You are not escaping. This ends tonight. 547 00:35:40,221 --> 00:35:41,806 I said stop! 548 00:35:51,691 --> 00:35:53,109 [Keller] Archie, put the gun down. 549 00:35:54,360 --> 00:35:55,987 -It's okay. -Sheriff Keller. 550 00:35:56,070 --> 00:35:57,113 [Keller] Stay back, Betty. 551 00:36:01,951 --> 00:36:03,035 He's dead. 552 00:36:03,870 --> 00:36:04,704 Who is he? 553 00:36:10,251 --> 00:36:12,336 The town demanded blood for blood. 554 00:36:33,941 --> 00:36:35,067 [Keller] Give me the gun. 555 00:36:53,252 --> 00:36:57,965 Your instinct about Svenson was right, Ronnie. You thought he was the Black Hood. 556 00:36:58,674 --> 00:37:01,969 We could've ended it at school, where we confronted him. 557 00:37:02,511 --> 00:37:05,181 I didn't see it, I didn't see it in his eyes. 558 00:37:05,264 --> 00:37:09,602 Forget his eyes. I can't believe he cut off his own finger. 559 00:37:09,685 --> 00:37:11,354 The finger of accusation. 560 00:37:11,938 --> 00:37:15,650 [scoffs] So, we know who done it. Why did he do it? 561 00:37:15,733 --> 00:37:18,694 Mr. Svenson accused an innocent man 562 00:37:19,320 --> 00:37:22,073 of murdering his family and got the man killed. 563 00:37:22,156 --> 00:37:25,618 Maybe in some backwards way, he thought that targeting sinners 564 00:37:25,701 --> 00:37:27,411 would balance scales somehow. 565 00:37:28,120 --> 00:37:29,038 I don't know. 566 00:37:29,121 --> 00:37:30,498 No, no. It makes sense. 567 00:37:31,332 --> 00:37:35,670 I mean, Svenson was always around, lurking in hallways. 568 00:37:35,753 --> 00:37:38,422 He could've seen me and Miss Grundy in the music room. 569 00:37:38,506 --> 00:37:40,925 Yeah, he could have seen Moose and Midge buying Jingle-Jangle. 570 00:37:41,008 --> 00:37:44,637 Guys, this is starting to feel like that last scene in Psycho. 571 00:37:45,638 --> 00:37:46,931 The truth is... 572 00:37:52,270 --> 00:37:55,648 I... have nothing, actually. 573 00:37:56,399 --> 00:37:58,734 Except he's in a body bag and we aren't. 574 00:38:00,069 --> 00:38:01,320 I think that's enough for tonight. 575 00:38:01,404 --> 00:38:06,158 ♪ Sleep in heavenly peace ♪ 576 00:38:06,409 --> 00:38:09,036 ["God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" playing] 577 00:38:09,620 --> 00:38:12,498 ♪ Let nothing you dismay ♪ 578 00:38:12,915 --> 00:38:15,918 ♪ Remember, Christ, our Savior ♪ 579 00:38:16,002 --> 00:38:18,879 ♪ Was born on Christmas Day ♪ 580 00:38:19,171 --> 00:38:20,923 ♪ To save us all from... ♪ 581 00:38:21,007 --> 00:38:24,468 Mother. Nana. Is it time to open presents? 582 00:38:25,136 --> 00:38:29,432 ♪ O tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 583 00:38:29,515 --> 00:38:30,349 Santa? 584 00:38:31,475 --> 00:38:34,478 ♪ O tidings of comfort and joy ♪ 585 00:38:34,562 --> 00:38:35,980 [gasps] 586 00:38:41,027 --> 00:38:42,236 Who's this one from? 587 00:38:43,279 --> 00:38:45,781 Archie. He dropped it off yesterday. 588 00:38:46,198 --> 00:38:47,658 [FP] Let me guess, that's from Betty. 589 00:38:48,242 --> 00:38:51,412 Vintage Underwood. It's the typewriter of champions. 590 00:38:52,705 --> 00:38:55,249 You, uh... You maybe wanna swing by later? 591 00:38:55,583 --> 00:38:57,001 Say thanks in person? 592 00:38:58,377 --> 00:38:59,378 Oh, I'm... 593 00:38:59,962 --> 00:39:02,798 I mean, I'll probably just call her or text her. 594 00:39:03,257 --> 00:39:06,385 ♪ Now to the Lord sing praises ♪ 595 00:39:06,469 --> 00:39:09,180 ♪ All you within this place ♪ 596 00:39:09,764 --> 00:39:13,059 ♪ And with true love and brotherhood ♪ 597 00:39:13,142 --> 00:39:15,853 ♪ Each other now embrace ♪ 598 00:39:15,936 --> 00:39:18,397 ♪ This holy tide of Christmas ♪ 599 00:39:18,481 --> 00:39:20,232 [Archie] Wow, that sounds amazing, Mom. 600 00:39:20,858 --> 00:39:22,401 You know, it's been quiet. 601 00:39:24,320 --> 00:39:26,155 You too. I love you too, Mom. 602 00:39:26,864 --> 00:39:27,948 Right, here's Dad. 603 00:39:29,116 --> 00:39:29,992 [cell phone chimes] 604 00:39:30,076 --> 00:39:31,035 Hey there. 605 00:39:32,036 --> 00:39:34,955 Merry Christmas, lady. How are the Bahamas? 606 00:39:35,039 --> 00:39:36,957 ♪ Remember, Christ, our Savior ♪ 607 00:39:37,041 --> 00:39:38,209 Mm. 608 00:39:38,292 --> 00:39:40,920 ♪ Was born on Christmas day ♪ 609 00:39:41,587 --> 00:39:42,421 Hey. 610 00:39:44,215 --> 00:39:45,216 Merry Christmas. 611 00:39:45,841 --> 00:39:46,675 Look up. 612 00:39:47,384 --> 00:39:48,636 Mistletoe alert. 613 00:39:48,844 --> 00:39:49,929 Hung by moi. 614 00:39:51,806 --> 00:39:53,808 Now we have no choice but to kiss. 615 00:40:00,856 --> 00:40:01,941 Archie. 616 00:40:04,026 --> 00:40:07,571 You're so good. It's like you're filled with it. 617 00:40:08,239 --> 00:40:12,201 And I know that I need goodness in my life. 618 00:40:13,119 --> 00:40:14,829 I need you in my life. 619 00:40:17,665 --> 00:40:18,707 In other words... 620 00:40:22,711 --> 00:40:24,922 I love you too, Archie Andrews. 621 00:40:30,970 --> 00:40:32,388 [camera clicking] 622 00:40:44,358 --> 00:40:48,237 [Jughead] And so another mystery was wrapped up in a neat, tidy bow... 623 00:40:48,904 --> 00:40:50,990 just in time for Christmas. 624 00:41:10,009 --> 00:41:12,303 Throughout the Black Hood's reign of terror, 625 00:41:12,386 --> 00:41:15,014 Betty had stared into the blackest of voids. 626 00:41:21,228 --> 00:41:25,274 The place where Joseph Conway's soul had once perhaps existed. 627 00:41:27,151 --> 00:41:30,654 And in that void, she had seen a dark reflection. 628 00:41:32,031 --> 00:41:34,533 A truth that could not be burned away. 629 00:41:42,291 --> 00:41:44,668 A truth that whispered to her: 630 00:41:45,794 --> 00:41:47,004 "This isn't over." red to her: