1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,419 [narrator] Previously on Riverdale: 2 00:00:02,502 --> 00:00:06,005 [McCoy] Bringing the Southside under control is my priority as mayor. 3 00:00:06,089 --> 00:00:10,135 If it means arresting every single Serpent in sight, so be it. 4 00:00:10,218 --> 00:00:12,637 How many times will we push each other away? 5 00:00:12,721 --> 00:00:13,596 Until it sticks. 6 00:00:14,472 --> 00:00:17,767 -You tried to rape me. -You won't say anything to anyone. 7 00:00:17,851 --> 00:00:21,980 -There's a reason it's called hush money. -Thank you for that, Mommy. 8 00:00:22,063 --> 00:00:23,690 Cheryl is telling the truth. 9 00:00:23,773 --> 00:00:27,485 -Nick tried to do it to me. -Nick St. Clair hurt you? 10 00:00:27,569 --> 00:00:30,488 -The St. Clairs had a car accident. -Karma's a bitch. 11 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:33,825 This is where we end this and stop the Black Hood. 12 00:00:33,908 --> 00:00:36,870 -But right now I need you with me. -Archie. 13 00:00:38,496 --> 00:00:40,623 I love you, too, Archie Andrews. 14 00:00:42,500 --> 00:00:43,752 [camera shutter clicking] 15 00:00:46,629 --> 00:00:50,633 [Jughead] Know how there are some towns where bad things always seem to happen? 16 00:00:50,717 --> 00:00:54,262 Well, Riverdale has become one of those towns. 17 00:00:54,804 --> 00:00:56,264 The most recent horror? 18 00:00:56,556 --> 00:00:59,726 The school janitor turned out to be a serial killer. 19 00:00:59,809 --> 00:01:03,188 But we were putting him away along with our Christmas decorations. 20 00:01:04,481 --> 00:01:07,609 Now we were back to your typical small-town intrigues. 21 00:01:08,902 --> 00:01:11,863 Clandestine meetings behind closed doors and the like. 22 00:01:12,739 --> 00:01:17,160 Yes, by and large, it was business as usual in Riverdale. 23 00:01:18,536 --> 00:01:19,496 Good news, Cheryl. 24 00:01:20,038 --> 00:01:22,540 I've earned nearly enough to pay for that tree 25 00:01:22,624 --> 00:01:25,168 and those ludicrous presents you bought yourself. 26 00:01:25,251 --> 00:01:26,085 Bravo. 27 00:01:27,295 --> 00:01:31,341 Never mind that the last two weeks, I've been living in a bordello with a... 28 00:01:31,424 --> 00:01:32,467 woman of the night. 29 00:01:32,550 --> 00:01:35,678 Well, it's not that different from when I was younger 30 00:01:35,762 --> 00:01:39,265 and I had my pick of gentlemen callers lining up every evening. 31 00:01:39,349 --> 00:01:42,143 Good God, you almost sound proud. 32 00:01:42,227 --> 00:01:44,771 You wanted me to get a job, Cheryl, and I did. 33 00:01:45,146 --> 00:01:49,442 Providing comfort and companionship to the lonely men of Riverdale. 34 00:01:53,655 --> 00:01:56,449 -[Hermione] Veronica, have a minute? -Just checking in. 35 00:01:56,533 --> 00:01:57,784 See how you're feeling. 36 00:01:57,867 --> 00:02:01,830 Ah. Checking to make sure I'm on board with the "plan"? 37 00:02:02,622 --> 00:02:03,706 Don't worry, I am. 38 00:02:03,790 --> 00:02:07,210 -You're gonna be at ground zero. -The eye of the potential hurricane. 39 00:02:07,752 --> 00:02:09,838 You said that when I wanted to shop in SoHo 40 00:02:09,921 --> 00:02:11,923 during Occupy Wall Street, and I was fine. 41 00:02:12,966 --> 00:02:14,926 -Uh... -Dad, Mom, trust me. 42 00:02:15,510 --> 00:02:19,430 I'll keep my classmates from revolting. And they'll be none the wiser. 43 00:02:25,979 --> 00:02:29,941 Hey, Arch, did you say anything to anybody about my medical bill? 44 00:02:30,483 --> 00:02:35,738 Because it's been paid, all $86,000 of it. Something called an angel donation. 45 00:02:35,822 --> 00:02:38,992 No. Well, I mean, Veronica, but she wouldn't... 46 00:02:42,036 --> 00:02:42,954 -I'll ask her. -No. 47 00:02:43,037 --> 00:02:46,124 I'll get to the bottom of it. You just focus on school. 48 00:02:46,833 --> 00:02:50,211 -Haven't seen that guitar for a while. -Yeah, well, I've been busy. 49 00:02:50,295 --> 00:02:53,965 I spent break writing songs. I'll start a band like the Fred Heads. 50 00:02:54,048 --> 00:02:56,467 [chuckles] If you do, do that in the garage. 51 00:02:56,551 --> 00:02:58,469 That's why I soundproofed it for you. 52 00:03:05,143 --> 00:03:06,394 [camera shutter clicking] 53 00:03:12,025 --> 00:03:13,610 [school bell ringing] 54 00:03:14,485 --> 00:03:16,654 -Ronnie. -Hey. 55 00:03:16,738 --> 00:03:19,699 Hey, did you tell anyone about my dad's hospital bill? 56 00:03:19,782 --> 00:03:21,367 Hmm. Did I? 57 00:03:21,451 --> 00:03:24,370 I may have mentioned it to my mom and dad in passing. 58 00:03:25,538 --> 00:03:27,498 -Ronnie... -They wanted to help. 59 00:03:27,582 --> 00:03:29,375 And they have the means to help. 60 00:03:29,709 --> 00:03:31,127 What, is your dad upset? 61 00:03:31,377 --> 00:03:32,211 Are you? 62 00:03:33,087 --> 00:03:33,922 Upset? 63 00:03:34,964 --> 00:03:38,676 Ronnie... [chuckles] I am crazy about you. 64 00:03:51,689 --> 00:03:54,442 [Weatherbee over PA] Students of Riverdale High, this is your principal. 65 00:03:54,525 --> 00:03:58,947 E-mails have been sent to your parents, but effective immediately, 66 00:03:59,489 --> 00:04:01,699 Southside High School is shut down. 67 00:04:02,075 --> 00:04:05,703 Its students will be transferred to other schools in the district, 68 00:04:05,787 --> 00:04:06,746 including this one. 69 00:04:07,288 --> 00:04:09,207 I believe the statement we're releasing 70 00:04:09,290 --> 00:04:12,669 -Guys, let's not overreact. -will address your concerns. 71 00:04:12,752 --> 00:04:14,420 You should receive it shortly. 72 00:04:14,963 --> 00:04:18,341 -I'm sure you have many questions. -Like "what the hell?" 73 00:04:18,883 --> 00:04:20,009 It goes without saying, 74 00:04:20,093 --> 00:04:23,680 we are welcoming these students with open minds, hearts and arms. 75 00:04:23,763 --> 00:04:25,640 -Cheryl? -Hell, no. 76 00:04:25,890 --> 00:04:28,184 My home life is a Dickensian nightmare. 77 00:04:28,268 --> 00:04:32,522 -I won't have school turn into one, too. -This won't affect course schedules 78 00:04:32,605 --> 00:04:34,023 or locker assignments. 79 00:04:34,107 --> 00:04:35,483 Thank you. That is all. 80 00:04:35,775 --> 00:04:37,694 Wait, what does that mean? 81 00:04:38,236 --> 00:04:41,489 -It means Jughead's coming back. -Betty, are you ready for that? 82 00:04:41,572 --> 00:04:44,200 Of course. We're fine. 83 00:04:45,535 --> 00:04:48,496 -But why is this happening now? -Who knows? 84 00:04:48,579 --> 00:04:51,416 It's probably some bizarre, byzantine town ordinance 85 00:04:51,499 --> 00:04:53,251 we couldn't possibly understand. 86 00:04:53,334 --> 00:04:57,839 In the meantime, let's receive the exiles as if they were our own flesh and blood. 87 00:04:59,215 --> 00:05:01,301 Who's in? Hmm? 88 00:05:01,384 --> 00:05:04,887 Wow, Jones, props to you. It's very Lovecraftian. 89 00:05:04,971 --> 00:05:07,432 Which I'm sure was the intention. 90 00:05:08,308 --> 00:05:10,685 But did you write this on a typewriter? 91 00:05:12,103 --> 00:05:15,440 Yeah, I wanted to get into Lovecraft's headspace. 92 00:05:15,523 --> 00:05:20,111 So, it wasn't like Betty bought you a typewriter for Christmas or anything? 93 00:05:20,194 --> 00:05:21,029 No comment. 94 00:05:21,612 --> 00:05:23,156 [both shouting and laughing] 95 00:05:24,449 --> 00:05:25,325 What's going on? 96 00:05:25,408 --> 00:05:28,578 This hellhole's officially closed. No more Southside High. 97 00:05:28,661 --> 00:05:29,620 What? How? 98 00:05:30,246 --> 00:05:33,583 It's gonna be quarantined. We're going to different schools. 99 00:05:33,666 --> 00:05:36,294 This doesn't make sense. Where are you guys going? 100 00:05:36,377 --> 00:05:41,132 Same as you, and you, and Fangs. We're going to Riverdale High. 101 00:05:43,217 --> 00:05:45,595 Think of all those Northside heads to knock. 102 00:05:45,678 --> 00:05:47,638 [shouting and laughing] 103 00:05:49,891 --> 00:05:52,685 Thank you, Principal Weatherbee. Keep me posted. 104 00:05:55,813 --> 00:05:56,856 Well, it's done. 105 00:05:57,398 --> 00:06:01,444 Any minute my phone will start exploding with calls from outraged parents. 106 00:06:01,527 --> 00:06:05,448 It'll be news for two days. Look how people stopped talking about Black Hood. 107 00:06:05,531 --> 00:06:06,949 [Hiram] After a few weeks, 108 00:06:07,033 --> 00:06:10,828 we'll quietly go about purchasing the land beneath Southside High. 109 00:06:10,912 --> 00:06:13,748 And you, Madam Mayor, will get your commission. 110 00:06:13,831 --> 00:06:16,834 A sizable donation to your re-election campaign. 111 00:06:18,419 --> 00:06:19,837 [phone ringing] 112 00:06:24,634 --> 00:06:26,761 Mom? Dad? 113 00:06:26,844 --> 00:06:28,596 -[thud] -[floor creaking] 114 00:06:55,123 --> 00:06:56,833 All right, whoever you are... 115 00:06:57,250 --> 00:06:59,502 Betty, don't shoot. It's just me. 116 00:06:59,585 --> 00:07:04,090 Oh, my God. Polly, I almost pepper-sprayed you. What are you doing home? 117 00:07:04,173 --> 00:07:08,219 -I just came to get a few things. -Oh, my God. What happened to the twins? 118 00:07:08,302 --> 00:07:10,138 -I had them, Betty. -You did? 119 00:07:12,765 --> 00:07:16,102 You didn't call us. Mom will be crushed that she wasn't there. 120 00:07:16,185 --> 00:07:18,312 -We have to call her. -No, Betty, we don't. 121 00:07:18,396 --> 00:07:21,190 Leaders of the Farm think it's best if I sever all ties. 122 00:07:21,274 --> 00:07:24,569 The leaders of the Farm. You mean the cult that you joined. 123 00:07:24,652 --> 00:07:28,281 It's not a cult. And on the Farm, there's no stigma on my babies. 124 00:07:28,781 --> 00:07:31,159 -You can tell Mom and Dad. -Tell them what? 125 00:07:31,242 --> 00:07:33,911 I don't know anything. Do they have names? 126 00:07:33,995 --> 00:07:35,246 Juniper and Dagwood. 127 00:07:36,205 --> 00:07:39,041 Oh, my God. Polly, please, okay? 128 00:07:39,125 --> 00:07:41,002 Mom and Dad hurt you, yes, 129 00:07:41,085 --> 00:07:45,256 but what you're doing right now is cruel, and selfish, and vindictive. 130 00:07:45,339 --> 00:07:47,967 I'm really sorry, Betty, but I gotta go. 131 00:07:49,177 --> 00:07:54,932 That's mine, by the way. The Farm probably doesn't have electricity, anyway. 132 00:08:00,855 --> 00:08:02,648 [pop music playing on headphones] 133 00:08:05,234 --> 00:08:08,237 ♪ Baby, I've been getting so lonely ♪ 134 00:08:08,321 --> 00:08:10,156 ♪ I feel like you're breaking me down ♪ 135 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:11,908 Archie Andrews? 136 00:08:12,867 --> 00:08:15,244 I'm Special Agent Adams with the FBI. 137 00:08:16,496 --> 00:08:17,330 Hi. 138 00:08:18,623 --> 00:08:19,749 Can we take a walk? 139 00:08:28,341 --> 00:08:30,968 [Adams] I always loved this park. Came here every weekend. 140 00:08:31,052 --> 00:08:34,180 Played ball with my dad, ran around with my dog. 141 00:08:34,263 --> 00:08:37,183 -You're from Riverdale? -I am. Born and raised. 142 00:08:37,683 --> 00:08:42,438 -That's why I was assigned this case. -What case? Why do you need to talk to me? 143 00:08:43,189 --> 00:08:45,066 How well do you know Hiram Lodge? 144 00:08:46,150 --> 00:08:47,360 I date his daughter. 145 00:08:47,902 --> 00:08:51,489 We believe Hiram Lodge is conducting criminal activity here in Riverdale 146 00:08:51,572 --> 00:08:53,157 with ties to organized crime. 147 00:08:53,241 --> 00:08:57,703 Between your relationship and your father's connections to Lodge Industries, 148 00:08:57,787 --> 00:09:01,749 you're in a unique position to help us take him down once and for all. 149 00:09:02,208 --> 00:09:05,545 -Mr. Lodge is a businessman. -Let's talk about that. 150 00:09:07,838 --> 00:09:10,758 A few months ago, one of Hiram's business associates came 151 00:09:10,841 --> 00:09:12,635 to visit with his family. 152 00:09:13,010 --> 00:09:13,844 The St. Clairs. 153 00:09:14,387 --> 00:09:17,431 They were going to invest in Hiram's SoDale project, 154 00:09:17,515 --> 00:09:20,101 but for whatever reason, the deal fell through. 155 00:09:20,184 --> 00:09:23,646 The St. Clairs went back to New York, and their son, Nicholas, 156 00:09:24,146 --> 00:09:28,317 was soon admitted to Columbia-Presbyterian with life-threatening injuries. 157 00:09:28,859 --> 00:09:31,571 -You think Mr. Lodge is responsible? -We do. 158 00:09:32,113 --> 00:09:34,740 -Veronica is my girlfriend. -And her father 159 00:09:34,824 --> 00:09:37,368 is an extremely dangerous man. 160 00:09:37,451 --> 00:09:40,246 -He's hurt people, maybe worse. -What do you expect? 161 00:09:40,329 --> 00:09:42,748 Find out what happened to Nick St. Clair. 162 00:09:42,832 --> 00:09:43,791 The truth. 163 00:09:45,376 --> 00:09:49,505 -Based on how you do on that assignment-- -I have not agreed to anything. 164 00:09:49,589 --> 00:09:52,675 Anyway, is this even legal, what you're asking me to do? 165 00:09:53,467 --> 00:09:56,762 -Don't you have to talk to my dad? -He's in business with Lodge. 166 00:09:56,846 --> 00:09:59,849 For all we know, he's part of Hiram's criminal activities. 167 00:09:59,932 --> 00:10:04,145 -Get real, my dad is not a part of this. -We don't know that, not for sure. 168 00:10:05,104 --> 00:10:07,940 Maybe if you helped us, we could be more certain. 169 00:10:09,775 --> 00:10:11,694 Look, I know it's a lot to take in. 170 00:10:14,071 --> 00:10:15,656 Think about it and call me. 171 00:10:24,373 --> 00:10:25,750 [door opens, then closes] 172 00:10:25,833 --> 00:10:29,086 Well, that is one mystery solved. 173 00:10:29,170 --> 00:10:33,341 -What? -Hiram and Hermione paid my hospital bill. 174 00:10:34,091 --> 00:10:37,386 -Dad, you can't accept that money. -I already did. 175 00:10:37,470 --> 00:10:41,807 Traded 20 percent of Andrews Construction to cover the 86 grand. A good deal. 176 00:10:41,891 --> 00:10:42,975 What? Dad, no. 177 00:10:43,517 --> 00:10:46,270 I can't take out another mortgage on the house. 178 00:10:46,354 --> 00:10:48,856 Lodges will let me buy it back in pieces. 179 00:10:48,939 --> 00:10:51,275 But that just puts us in deeper with them. 180 00:10:51,359 --> 00:10:54,028 They just bailed me out of a jam. What's the problem? 181 00:10:58,532 --> 00:11:02,370 [Alice] Mayor McCoy's obviously hiding something about this Southside debacle. 182 00:11:04,080 --> 00:11:07,291 -Sorry, what? -Schools don't just close overnight. 183 00:11:10,961 --> 00:11:13,339 -Mom, Polly... -Oh. Have you talked to her? 184 00:11:13,881 --> 00:11:15,591 I've left messages to make sure 185 00:11:15,674 --> 00:11:19,512 she has everything she needs and ask what color she wants the nursery. 186 00:11:20,262 --> 00:11:23,849 -I was wondering if you'd heard from her. -No, not in a while. 187 00:11:26,894 --> 00:11:30,940 "Mayor McCoy has deemed Southside High a public health hazard 188 00:11:31,023 --> 00:11:35,152 due to toxic fumes from the methamphetamine lab in the basement." 189 00:11:36,695 --> 00:11:39,115 There was no meth, just Jingle-Jangle. 190 00:11:39,198 --> 00:11:42,410 So, the worm turns, and it's back to Riverdale High, huh? 191 00:11:42,493 --> 00:11:46,997 -Something smells fishy. -Damn straight, something smells fishy. 192 00:11:47,540 --> 00:11:50,126 The real reason you don't wanna go back. 193 00:11:50,209 --> 00:11:51,419 What do you mean? 194 00:11:52,128 --> 00:11:53,170 [door bells jingle] 195 00:11:53,254 --> 00:11:55,339 Oh, she just walked through the door. 196 00:11:57,383 --> 00:11:58,801 [Betty] Thanks for meeting with me. 197 00:11:58,884 --> 00:12:00,219 [Jughead] Yeah, no problem. 198 00:12:00,302 --> 00:12:02,471 I was gonna reach out and clear the air 199 00:12:02,888 --> 00:12:07,268 before Dr. Beaker awkwardly pairs us up in chemistry or something. 200 00:12:07,351 --> 00:12:10,312 Actually, I wanted to meet because I need help. 201 00:12:12,982 --> 00:12:15,359 You remember that baby my mom put up for adoption? 202 00:12:15,443 --> 00:12:17,695 Long lost Cooper sibling? Yeah. 203 00:12:17,778 --> 00:12:21,198 I was hoping you'd put me in touch with your social worker 204 00:12:21,282 --> 00:12:24,201 to see if she can help me find him. 205 00:12:24,702 --> 00:12:30,458 Betty, of course I'll help, but why the sudden need for a brother? 206 00:12:33,335 --> 00:12:34,712 Polly had the twins. 207 00:12:36,046 --> 00:12:38,132 She didn't even call my mom to tell her. 208 00:12:38,841 --> 00:12:44,472 I know my mom's crazy, but she's also... really sad. 209 00:12:44,555 --> 00:12:49,185 So, maybe if she found her son, having him in our lives... 210 00:12:51,020 --> 00:12:54,482 -I'll send you Ms. Weiss' number. -Thank you, Jug. 211 00:12:54,565 --> 00:12:59,278 As for clearing the air, I'm happy you'll be back at Riverdale High. 212 00:13:02,740 --> 00:13:06,869 -[Archie] Thank you for inviting me up. -There's always room at our table. 213 00:13:06,952 --> 00:13:10,080 I wanted to say thanks for helping my dad. 214 00:13:10,164 --> 00:13:12,249 -We were happy to. -He'd do the same. 215 00:13:12,333 --> 00:13:16,545 In return though, I've put together a welcoming committee 216 00:13:16,629 --> 00:13:18,380 for tomorrow's arrivals, 217 00:13:18,464 --> 00:13:21,133 and I'm hoping you'll stand by my side, Archie. 218 00:13:21,926 --> 00:13:24,094 Yeah. Yeah, sure. 219 00:13:26,764 --> 00:13:29,850 Uh, Mr. and Mrs. Lodge, what about Southside High closing? 220 00:13:30,392 --> 00:13:33,896 It's close to the SoDale project. Isn't that bad for business? 221 00:13:33,979 --> 00:13:37,858 Drugs, gangs and violence. That's bad for business, Archie. 222 00:13:37,942 --> 00:13:39,026 Mm. 223 00:13:39,318 --> 00:13:42,279 So, investors like the St. Clairs are fine with it? 224 00:13:44,073 --> 00:13:46,867 Archie, um, the St. Clairs aren't investors anymore. 225 00:13:46,951 --> 00:13:48,035 Oh. 226 00:13:48,118 --> 00:13:52,248 -Not after what Nick did to Cheryl. -What happened? Did he get charged? 227 00:13:52,915 --> 00:13:57,628 We severed ties with the St. Clairs. Don't think we called after the accident. 228 00:13:57,711 --> 00:13:58,546 Accident? 229 00:13:58,921 --> 00:14:01,882 Nick St. Clair had an accident driving, um, in Vail. 230 00:14:02,675 --> 00:14:04,593 Or was it on the slopes? 231 00:14:05,302 --> 00:14:06,971 You know, I'm not sure. 232 00:14:09,974 --> 00:14:10,808 Is he...? 233 00:14:13,394 --> 00:14:14,436 Is he okay? 234 00:14:15,229 --> 00:14:17,147 Well, you know, from all reports, 235 00:14:17,231 --> 00:14:20,860 he's recovered enough to be back at, uh-- Was it Greenwich Prep? 236 00:14:20,943 --> 00:14:23,863 -[Hiram] Yep. -And may we never hear from him again. 237 00:14:24,363 --> 00:14:25,406 Mm. 238 00:14:37,793 --> 00:14:38,752 [school bell ringing] 239 00:14:38,836 --> 00:14:40,129 ["Hail, Hail, Rock and Roll" playing] 240 00:14:40,212 --> 00:14:42,006 ♪ Up in the morning and out to school ♪ 241 00:14:43,549 --> 00:14:45,467 ♪ The teacher is teaching The Golden Rule ♪ 242 00:14:47,219 --> 00:14:49,305 ♪ American history and practical math ♪ 243 00:14:50,973 --> 00:14:52,558 ♪ You studying hard and hoping to pass ♪ 244 00:14:52,641 --> 00:14:57,771 Friends. On behalf of the students and faculty here at Riverdale High, 245 00:14:57,855 --> 00:14:59,106 welcome to your new school. 246 00:14:59,189 --> 00:15:02,443 To ease this transition, they've set up a registration desk 247 00:15:02,526 --> 00:15:07,197 where you can get locker assignments, schedules and a list of extracurriculars. 248 00:15:07,281 --> 00:15:09,450 We encourage every one of you 249 00:15:09,533 --> 00:15:12,911 to drink deeply from the cup that is fair Riverdale. 250 00:15:13,495 --> 00:15:15,497 [Cheryl] Stand down, Eva Peron. 251 00:15:24,632 --> 00:15:27,009 There's the school spirit I so fondly remember. 252 00:15:32,806 --> 00:15:36,477 Cheryl, no one invited Fascist Barbie to the party. 253 00:15:36,560 --> 00:15:40,272 Wrong, Veronica. No one invited Southside scum to our school. 254 00:15:40,356 --> 00:15:41,649 Listen up, ragamuffins. 255 00:15:41,732 --> 00:15:44,985 I will not allow Riverdale High's GPA to suffer 256 00:15:45,069 --> 00:15:48,197 because of classrooms overcrowded with underachievers. 257 00:15:48,280 --> 00:15:53,118 So, please, find some other school to debase with your hardscrabble ways. 258 00:15:53,202 --> 00:15:56,080 Why don't you come over here and say that to my face? 259 00:15:56,163 --> 00:15:59,792 -Happily, Queen of the Buskers. -Okay, guys. Everyone. 260 00:16:00,334 --> 00:16:04,046 Can we put our Northside-Southside differences apart and start over? 261 00:16:04,129 --> 00:16:06,715 -A new slate? -You don't speak for the Bulldogs. 262 00:16:06,799 --> 00:16:11,220 I remind you, these greaser-snakes showed up at your place to kick your ass. 263 00:16:11,303 --> 00:16:13,013 Time to finish what we started. 264 00:16:13,097 --> 00:16:16,600 I am so over the toxic masculinity in this hallway right now. 265 00:16:16,684 --> 00:16:19,061 All right, enough pomp and circumstance. 266 00:16:19,603 --> 00:16:21,689 Everyone, let's get to class. Now. 267 00:16:27,319 --> 00:16:29,405 You traitors picked the wrong side. 268 00:16:31,281 --> 00:16:33,158 Nice to see you with Veronica. 269 00:16:35,452 --> 00:16:37,871 Especially considering that clandestine Christmas kiss 270 00:16:37,955 --> 00:16:39,581 between you and Betty Cooper. 271 00:16:40,708 --> 00:16:42,751 Care to reconsider your allegiance? 272 00:16:55,222 --> 00:16:56,056 [Archie] Cheryl. 273 00:16:58,308 --> 00:17:02,938 I was unsurprised and pleased to get your text suggesting this meeting, Archie. 274 00:17:03,021 --> 00:17:04,106 I'll keep it brief. 275 00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:08,861 If you don't convince Veronica to stand against the Southside rabble, 276 00:17:08,944 --> 00:17:11,363 I'll tell her I saw you kissing Betty Cooper. 277 00:17:11,447 --> 00:17:14,283 We were broken up, and so were Jughead and Betty. 278 00:17:15,200 --> 00:17:16,952 That's not why I texted you. 279 00:17:17,036 --> 00:17:20,706 Oh, Archie, do you really think you're going to outmaneuver me? 280 00:17:20,789 --> 00:17:22,416 I want to talk about Nick. 281 00:17:26,253 --> 00:17:27,212 What on earth for? 282 00:17:28,297 --> 00:17:31,508 Did you know that after he left, he got into an accident? 283 00:17:31,592 --> 00:17:35,637 -Like, a pretty bad car crash? -Forgive me if I don't shed any tears. 284 00:17:36,388 --> 00:17:39,683 I only wish Mother and I hadn't burned the check he gave us. 285 00:17:42,061 --> 00:17:44,855 You must've been thrilled, too, when you found out. 286 00:17:44,938 --> 00:17:47,399 After what Nick did to Veronica at his party. 287 00:17:47,900 --> 00:17:49,485 -What? -When he got physical. 288 00:17:50,778 --> 00:17:54,031 -What do you mean? -I mean, if Veronica hadn't slapped him, 289 00:17:54,406 --> 00:17:58,786 the same thing that happened to me might have happened to her. 290 00:18:01,288 --> 00:18:03,499 -I am going to murder him. -Archie... 291 00:18:05,250 --> 00:18:08,087 I genuinely thought you knew. 292 00:18:09,630 --> 00:18:12,216 It was Veronica's right to tell you or not. 293 00:18:14,009 --> 00:18:16,845 I'm sure there's a reason she kept it from you. 294 00:18:17,387 --> 00:18:20,140 Yeah, and I think I know what it is. 295 00:18:22,267 --> 00:18:27,523 As is typical, your brother's files were made public when he turned 18. 296 00:18:28,398 --> 00:18:32,694 His name is Charles Smith. After your mother gave birth, 297 00:18:32,778 --> 00:18:35,197 he entered, and stayed in, the foster system. 298 00:18:35,280 --> 00:18:38,117 -You mean he wasn't adopted? -Unfortunately, no. 299 00:18:38,659 --> 00:18:42,371 The last address we have for him is two towns over, in Centerville. 300 00:18:45,707 --> 00:18:48,961 I don't think we've properly met. Veronica Lodge. 301 00:18:49,044 --> 00:18:50,838 Of the Park Avenue Lodges. 302 00:18:52,381 --> 00:18:53,882 Toni Topaz. 303 00:18:53,966 --> 00:18:57,928 Oh, like the purple-colored gemstone. Love it. 304 00:18:58,011 --> 00:19:02,140 And I'm Josie McCoy, formerly of the Pussycats. 305 00:19:02,224 --> 00:19:04,351 Now just Josie. 306 00:19:04,893 --> 00:19:06,395 And this is Kevin. 307 00:19:08,355 --> 00:19:11,316 -What's your name? -Fogarty. Or you can call me Fangs. 308 00:19:11,900 --> 00:19:15,195 -Your last name's Keller, right? -How did you know that? 309 00:19:15,279 --> 00:19:18,448 Joaquin and I used to hang out. He talked about you all the time. 310 00:19:20,367 --> 00:19:22,786 You guys. Yes, you. Come with me. 311 00:19:23,745 --> 00:19:24,580 Now. 312 00:19:36,800 --> 00:19:40,262 Which of you defaced our school seal with this graffiti? 313 00:19:41,305 --> 00:19:45,559 This is what they do, Principal Weatherbee. They tag their turf. 314 00:19:45,642 --> 00:19:47,978 Reggie, could you be any more transparent? 315 00:19:49,146 --> 00:19:50,606 [Weatherbee] Effective immediately: 316 00:19:50,689 --> 00:19:54,067 No gang behavior of any kind will be tolerated in my school. 317 00:19:54,151 --> 00:19:56,862 As of this moment, no more Serpent jackets. 318 00:19:56,945 --> 00:19:58,155 -What? -You're kidding. 319 00:19:58,238 --> 00:20:01,241 No more Serpent jackets. All tattoos are gonna be covered. 320 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:06,121 Possession of any gang paraphernalia will lead to immediate suspension. 321 00:20:06,663 --> 00:20:07,497 Are we clear? 322 00:20:09,750 --> 00:20:10,792 That's all. 323 00:20:15,297 --> 00:20:16,632 Mom. Dad. 324 00:20:20,552 --> 00:20:22,179 Polly had the twins. 325 00:20:22,721 --> 00:20:24,806 -What? -I don't understand. 326 00:20:24,890 --> 00:20:28,018 -She... -I do. I understand. 327 00:20:28,101 --> 00:20:32,940 She didn't... Doesn't want us to be a part of the babies' lives. 328 00:20:36,276 --> 00:20:37,486 Isn't that right, Betty? 329 00:20:39,321 --> 00:20:42,199 Well, are they healthy? Is Polly all right? 330 00:20:42,282 --> 00:20:46,119 Yeah. She is. And they are. 331 00:20:49,248 --> 00:20:50,082 Good. 332 00:20:52,125 --> 00:20:53,377 There's something else. 333 00:20:53,919 --> 00:20:56,838 I did some digging, and I found an address... 334 00:20:58,215 --> 00:20:59,174 for your son, 335 00:21:00,008 --> 00:21:01,009 my brother. 336 00:21:01,885 --> 00:21:06,348 -His name's Charles... -Betty, what are you talking about? 337 00:21:06,431 --> 00:21:09,559 What? I thought it might help, now that Polly's-- 338 00:21:09,643 --> 00:21:13,021 No. This has nothing to do with Polly or you. 339 00:21:13,105 --> 00:21:15,983 -Okay, Hal-- -I did it for Mom, Dad. 340 00:21:18,443 --> 00:21:19,444 Mom? 341 00:21:22,572 --> 00:21:23,865 Your father's right. 342 00:21:29,997 --> 00:21:30,998 Okay. 343 00:21:31,540 --> 00:21:33,792 [Jughead] I can't believe you guys don't see it. 344 00:21:34,584 --> 00:21:36,169 Weatherbee is profiling us. 345 00:21:37,671 --> 00:21:42,384 Telling us what to wear. What's next? Brain implants controlling what we think? 346 00:21:42,467 --> 00:21:44,636 You sound like a conspiracy nut. 347 00:21:44,720 --> 00:21:46,930 -A school closed down. -A crappy school. 348 00:21:47,806 --> 00:21:51,143 Now we're at a better one, with a computer lab and textbooks. 349 00:21:51,226 --> 00:21:52,686 And toilets that flush. 350 00:21:52,769 --> 00:21:55,814 Getting transferred to Riverdale High is the best thing. 351 00:21:55,897 --> 00:21:56,898 Maybe ever. 352 00:21:56,982 --> 00:22:02,529 If I have to take off my jacket 8:30 to 3, Monday to Friday, hey, I'm down with that. 353 00:22:09,703 --> 00:22:12,331 My dad soundproofed this, so I could practice. 354 00:22:12,414 --> 00:22:14,332 Get back to it when this is over. 355 00:22:16,084 --> 00:22:18,128 -Said you had something for me? -Yeah. 356 00:22:19,880 --> 00:22:24,259 Nick was hurt badly in some accident in Vail, 357 00:22:24,342 --> 00:22:25,677 according to the Lodges. 358 00:22:27,429 --> 00:22:29,473 -But it may not be an accident. -What? 359 00:22:29,556 --> 00:22:32,642 Before I say anything else, I need assurance from you... 360 00:22:32,726 --> 00:22:36,980 that no matter what happens to Mr. Lodge, my dad is not gonna go to jail. 361 00:22:37,522 --> 00:22:39,149 I can protect your father. 362 00:22:40,942 --> 00:22:43,153 Nick assaulted Veronica. 363 00:22:44,237 --> 00:22:46,907 -If Mr. Lodge found out... -It'd give him a motive. 364 00:22:46,990 --> 00:22:49,659 Can you get confirmation from his daughter? 365 00:22:49,743 --> 00:22:53,622 No way, I'm not using Veronica. But I might be able to get to Nick. 366 00:22:54,164 --> 00:22:57,000 Smart. He's more likely to talk to you than me. 367 00:22:57,084 --> 00:23:01,004 But what if he tells Veronica I was asking about the accident? 368 00:23:01,088 --> 00:23:03,507 Or tells his parents and they tell Mr. Lodge? 369 00:23:04,132 --> 00:23:05,592 You need a Trojan horse. 370 00:23:06,551 --> 00:23:11,515 A cover story. A reason to see Nick that has nothing to do with the Lodges. 371 00:23:13,683 --> 00:23:17,896 -Can you think of anything? -Maybe, yeah. 372 00:23:19,481 --> 00:23:20,315 [knocking on door] 373 00:23:25,779 --> 00:23:26,780 What do you want? 374 00:23:26,863 --> 00:23:30,575 I can't stop thinking about what Nick did to Veronica. And to you. 375 00:23:31,076 --> 00:23:33,370 Do you want another check from Nick? 376 00:23:33,912 --> 00:23:38,583 I mean, of course I'd take it, but... I'm afraid the ship's sailed on that one. 377 00:23:38,667 --> 00:23:41,878 Really? Because I was thinking of going to see Nick. 378 00:23:41,962 --> 00:23:44,923 I could ask him for you, and I bet he'd give it to me. 379 00:23:46,758 --> 00:23:48,635 I need to borrow one of Jason's blazers. 380 00:23:58,562 --> 00:23:59,396 Mom? 381 00:24:02,732 --> 00:24:05,986 We can't tell your father, because he wouldn't support it... 382 00:24:07,112 --> 00:24:08,822 but I want to see him, Betty. 383 00:24:10,365 --> 00:24:11,575 I want to see my son. 384 00:24:17,455 --> 00:24:18,957 ♪ Oh ♪ 385 00:24:22,544 --> 00:24:23,920 ♪ Oh ♪ 386 00:24:27,883 --> 00:24:30,343 ♪ You bring the thunder Turn up the bass ♪ 387 00:24:30,427 --> 00:24:33,013 ♪ I'll take the first sip If you can keep up the pace ♪ 388 00:24:33,096 --> 00:24:34,472 ♪ Oh ♪ 389 00:24:38,810 --> 00:24:41,062 Oh, hey, guys. What's up? 390 00:24:44,941 --> 00:24:45,942 Take it off. 391 00:24:49,779 --> 00:24:52,908 Take off that jacket, rat boy. 392 00:24:53,783 --> 00:24:54,951 [sighs] 393 00:24:56,912 --> 00:25:00,957 Oh, Reggie, I don't think you know what this jacket means. 394 00:25:01,875 --> 00:25:04,878 Because you have no sense of honor, or history or loyalty. 395 00:25:04,961 --> 00:25:06,171 That's it. 396 00:25:06,254 --> 00:25:07,380 [grunting] 397 00:25:09,257 --> 00:25:11,176 -Get him. -[boy] Do it. 398 00:25:13,637 --> 00:25:14,930 Oh, my God. 399 00:25:16,723 --> 00:25:17,933 Mr. Weatherbee. 400 00:25:18,892 --> 00:25:20,894 You all have detention for fighting. 401 00:25:25,273 --> 00:25:27,817 But I made myself clear to you, Mr. Jones. 402 00:25:27,901 --> 00:25:30,195 Take off that jacket, or you're suspended. 403 00:25:30,278 --> 00:25:33,114 -Please, Jughead, just-- -I guess I'm suspended. 404 00:25:48,964 --> 00:25:52,592 Weatherbee told McCoy, who told us, integration is not going well. 405 00:25:52,676 --> 00:25:58,098 Reggie's just being Reggie, but he has made gang-wear a flashpoint. 406 00:25:58,640 --> 00:26:01,226 The Southsiders need to start looking the part. 407 00:26:01,893 --> 00:26:06,856 So, I propose a charitable donation, to help out the fashionably misguided. 408 00:26:09,693 --> 00:26:12,195 [siren wailing] 409 00:26:12,279 --> 00:26:14,114 [car horn honking] 410 00:26:14,698 --> 00:26:15,699 [door opens] 411 00:26:17,867 --> 00:26:18,702 Hi. 412 00:26:19,744 --> 00:26:22,706 Forty dollars a night for a single bed, 20 for a bunk. 413 00:26:22,789 --> 00:26:27,294 Oh, we're actually looking for someone. His name's Charles Smith. Do you know him? 414 00:26:29,421 --> 00:26:30,255 237. 415 00:26:36,428 --> 00:26:38,263 [car alarm blaring in distance] 416 00:26:52,152 --> 00:26:53,528 [laughter] 417 00:26:53,611 --> 00:26:55,447 [bottle clattering] 418 00:26:59,826 --> 00:27:01,453 [sighs] 419 00:27:03,330 --> 00:27:04,331 It's okay, Mom. 420 00:27:08,418 --> 00:27:09,252 [Chic] Come in. 421 00:27:15,550 --> 00:27:17,427 [Alice] Charles? Charles. 422 00:27:18,678 --> 00:27:20,013 My name's Alice Cooper. 423 00:27:21,556 --> 00:27:23,058 This is my daughter, Betty. 424 00:27:24,893 --> 00:27:28,355 -We're... I'm-- -I know who you are. 425 00:27:30,065 --> 00:27:32,776 The sisters gave me your address when I turned 18. 426 00:27:33,526 --> 00:27:34,861 When they kicked me out. 427 00:27:36,654 --> 00:27:37,947 I even went by your house. 428 00:27:40,825 --> 00:27:42,327 A nice place to grow up. 429 00:27:43,995 --> 00:27:46,748 You didn't want to come in? Meet us? 430 00:27:47,290 --> 00:27:49,959 You probably didn't want somebody like me around. 431 00:27:50,043 --> 00:27:53,213 -That's not true. -You're my sister. 432 00:27:55,715 --> 00:27:59,469 -Yeah. Yes. -You're lucky she wanted to keep you. 433 00:28:01,137 --> 00:28:02,680 -Charles, I-- -It's Chic. 434 00:28:03,515 --> 00:28:06,893 But how would you know that? You know what? Forget it. 435 00:28:06,976 --> 00:28:08,645 Go. I have a client on the way. 436 00:28:13,942 --> 00:28:15,985 -What work do you do? -For real? 437 00:28:17,612 --> 00:28:18,780 Fantasy fulfillment. 438 00:28:19,864 --> 00:28:21,282 Now, really. Go. 439 00:28:23,701 --> 00:28:24,536 Come on, Mom. 440 00:28:28,081 --> 00:28:29,999 [door opens, then closes] 441 00:28:38,800 --> 00:28:40,802 [sobbing] 442 00:28:53,356 --> 00:28:54,858 [men grunting on video game] 443 00:29:01,364 --> 00:29:02,949 You break that, you buy it. 444 00:29:05,201 --> 00:29:07,579 -How'd you know I was here? -Hog Eye called. 445 00:29:07,662 --> 00:29:09,122 -What's up, Hog Eye? -FP. 446 00:29:10,123 --> 00:29:11,958 Explain why you're not in school. 447 00:29:12,500 --> 00:29:16,754 Yes. Weatherbee has been disrespecting the Serpents. 448 00:29:17,213 --> 00:29:18,840 -He's been targeting us. -[sighs] 449 00:29:18,923 --> 00:29:20,717 He told us to take off our skins. 450 00:29:20,800 --> 00:29:24,345 [chuckles] You mean your jackets? Wear them after school. 451 00:29:24,429 --> 00:29:27,348 -A Serpent never sheds his skin. -I know the laws, boy. 452 00:29:29,684 --> 00:29:30,894 What's going on, Jug? 453 00:29:30,977 --> 00:29:32,937 -[sighs] -Really? 454 00:29:36,107 --> 00:29:39,819 At Southside High, we had a place. Yeah, it was crappy, 455 00:29:39,903 --> 00:29:41,112 but it was ours. 456 00:29:41,196 --> 00:29:43,490 We were a family. We had a home. 457 00:29:44,741 --> 00:29:45,575 I had a home. 458 00:29:46,451 --> 00:29:47,452 Yeah, I hear you. 459 00:29:49,788 --> 00:29:53,291 But getting arrested for truancy's not gonna help. Be smart. 460 00:29:54,501 --> 00:29:56,920 Serpents hibernate during the winter. 461 00:29:57,754 --> 00:30:01,966 Look at me. Think I like cleaning toilets? Shoveling slop? No. 462 00:30:02,675 --> 00:30:04,260 But it's what I gotta do. 463 00:30:04,344 --> 00:30:07,597 Going to Riverdale High, that's what you gotta do. 464 00:30:09,474 --> 00:30:13,728 So, lay low for a while, but you never stop being a Serpent. 465 00:30:19,651 --> 00:30:22,654 [door opens, then closes] 466 00:30:25,031 --> 00:30:25,907 [Archie] Hey, Nick. 467 00:30:27,033 --> 00:30:27,867 Nice dorm room. 468 00:30:30,954 --> 00:30:35,375 What are you doing here? And why are you wearing that blazer? 469 00:30:38,586 --> 00:30:42,382 You remember Cheryl Blossom? You wrote her a check covering damages. 470 00:30:42,924 --> 00:30:46,594 Well, that check got lost. So, you're gonna write it again. 471 00:30:47,679 --> 00:30:49,180 Right now. For double. 472 00:30:50,473 --> 00:30:52,642 That's it? Money? 473 00:30:54,269 --> 00:30:56,646 Checkbook's in the desk. [chuckles] 474 00:31:02,527 --> 00:31:04,529 You got hurt bad. How'd that happen? 475 00:31:05,530 --> 00:31:07,532 -Ski accident. -Ski accident? 476 00:31:08,533 --> 00:31:13,746 Wow. You must really suck at skiing. So, you wiped out and snapped both your legs? 477 00:31:15,456 --> 00:31:18,376 Yeah, I wiped out on the slopes. What the hell do you care? 478 00:31:21,045 --> 00:31:24,132 -I don't care. I'm just curious. -[breathes deeply] 479 00:31:24,632 --> 00:31:29,345 It's weird. You come to Riverdale, act like a jackass, try to rape Cheryl, 480 00:31:29,429 --> 00:31:33,516 blow up some deal between the Lodges and your folks, and skip back to Vail? 481 00:31:33,600 --> 00:31:37,353 For some little ski weekend? I don't know, that seems weird. 482 00:31:39,606 --> 00:31:41,107 You're not here for Cheryl. 483 00:31:43,276 --> 00:31:44,277 Yes, I am. 484 00:31:45,570 --> 00:31:48,323 I'm here to get what you owe her, you scumbag. 485 00:31:48,406 --> 00:31:51,242 I don't even remember you being friends with Cheryl. 486 00:31:51,326 --> 00:31:54,913 -Probably because you were high, Nick. -Why are you really here? 487 00:31:56,664 --> 00:31:57,498 For Ronnie? 488 00:31:59,667 --> 00:32:03,838 Payback for what you did to Cheryl... and Veronica. 489 00:32:03,922 --> 00:32:07,133 Payback? No. No, you know what I think? 490 00:32:08,343 --> 00:32:10,178 I think you're a small-town hick 491 00:32:10,261 --> 00:32:14,015 who's realizing how deep into shark-infested waters he really is. 492 00:32:15,683 --> 00:32:20,063 Careful. When Veronica Lodge smells blood, she'll turn on you, too. 493 00:32:39,540 --> 00:32:41,793 What the hell? Guys? 494 00:32:44,712 --> 00:32:46,547 Weatherbee gave them to us. 495 00:32:46,881 --> 00:32:49,717 Said he understood that not every Southside student 496 00:32:49,801 --> 00:32:53,721 had the means to purchase Riverdale High-acceptable clothes. 497 00:32:54,597 --> 00:32:56,808 He thinks this will help us fit in. 498 00:32:56,891 --> 00:32:59,018 -Where's Fogarty? -He wouldn't wear it. 499 00:32:59,102 --> 00:33:00,770 So, they suspended him. 500 00:33:00,853 --> 00:33:03,731 So our choices are conform or be cast out. 501 00:33:03,815 --> 00:33:04,691 Yeah. 502 00:33:07,777 --> 00:33:08,820 [scoffs] 503 00:33:10,321 --> 00:33:15,827 [Veronica] "FYI, your insane boyfriend just ambushed me in my dorm room. 504 00:33:15,910 --> 00:33:19,122 He broke my nose and was foaming at the mouth. 505 00:33:19,205 --> 00:33:21,916 -Hope you've had your shots." -I can explain that. 506 00:33:22,000 --> 00:33:26,713 By all means, Archie, I would love to hear why you went to New York behind my back 507 00:33:27,422 --> 00:33:29,590 and attacked Nick St. Clair. 508 00:33:29,674 --> 00:33:33,302 I wanted to beat him after what he did to you after that party. 509 00:33:33,845 --> 00:33:36,806 Who told you about that? The only people that know 510 00:33:36,889 --> 00:33:39,475 -are me, Nick, and-- -[Cheryl] I did. 511 00:33:41,352 --> 00:33:45,440 I told him. I told Archie the truth about that staph-infection for a human. 512 00:33:46,441 --> 00:33:48,985 And I convinced him to pay Nick a visit. 513 00:33:49,068 --> 00:33:51,946 -Cheryl, why would you do that? -Classic shakedown. 514 00:33:52,905 --> 00:33:56,617 I wanted money. Archie convinced Nick reparations were in order. 515 00:33:58,703 --> 00:34:02,957 My only regret is that I betrayed your confidence, Veronica. 516 00:34:04,500 --> 00:34:07,128 And for that, I'm sorry. 517 00:34:11,382 --> 00:34:12,216 Hey... 518 00:34:14,969 --> 00:34:15,970 I'm sorry, too. 519 00:34:16,929 --> 00:34:18,181 I should've told you. 520 00:34:50,087 --> 00:34:51,172 [men grunting] 521 00:34:53,841 --> 00:34:54,675 Hey. 522 00:34:56,052 --> 00:34:57,220 -Let go of him. -[groans] 523 00:34:58,387 --> 00:35:00,348 I said, let go of my brother. 524 00:35:00,431 --> 00:35:01,349 [screams] 525 00:35:01,891 --> 00:35:03,101 Come on. 526 00:35:03,184 --> 00:35:04,477 [yelling and groaning] 527 00:35:11,692 --> 00:35:13,152 Something's off with you. 528 00:35:13,736 --> 00:35:14,570 Huh? 529 00:35:14,654 --> 00:35:18,116 Call it girlfriend's intuition, but you're hiding something. 530 00:35:20,993 --> 00:35:23,371 I wanted revenge for what Nick did to you... 531 00:35:24,080 --> 00:35:25,748 That's true, okay? I swear. 532 00:35:29,252 --> 00:35:31,796 -But there is one thing I left out. -I knew it. 533 00:35:32,588 --> 00:35:33,548 What? 534 00:35:35,383 --> 00:35:38,052 The reason I visited Nick in the first place... 535 00:35:42,014 --> 00:35:43,641 Cheryl was blackmailing me. 536 00:35:44,559 --> 00:35:46,352 Pardonne-moi, blackmailing you? 537 00:35:46,894 --> 00:35:49,188 -How? -On the night of the Black Hood... 538 00:35:50,606 --> 00:35:51,440 Cheryl saw... 539 00:35:55,403 --> 00:35:56,988 Cheryl saw me and Betty kiss. 540 00:35:57,905 --> 00:36:00,950 What? When, why and how? 541 00:36:01,033 --> 00:36:03,744 It was after you dumped me. Jughead dumped Betty. 542 00:36:03,828 --> 00:36:07,373 Nana Rose told this story about Betty's grandfather. It happened. 543 00:36:07,456 --> 00:36:10,376 You and Betty... kissed? 544 00:36:10,459 --> 00:36:12,795 It was that crazy night, Ronnie. 545 00:36:12,879 --> 00:36:16,632 Literally 40 minutes later, the Black Hood was burying me alive. 546 00:36:19,552 --> 00:36:23,097 You and Betty... kissed. 547 00:36:24,015 --> 00:36:28,394 We haven't talked about it since. I don't think we'll ever talk about it. 548 00:36:41,407 --> 00:36:42,241 It's okay. 549 00:36:43,910 --> 00:36:45,119 Do you know why? 550 00:36:45,203 --> 00:36:46,787 Because I believe you. 551 00:36:46,871 --> 00:36:50,708 You're being honest with me. That's more important than a single... 552 00:36:52,126 --> 00:36:53,878 "my life is in danger" kiss. 553 00:36:55,463 --> 00:36:56,839 I love you, Ronnie. 554 00:36:58,299 --> 00:36:59,383 I love you, too. 555 00:37:08,434 --> 00:37:09,977 Mom? Dad? I need help. 556 00:37:10,061 --> 00:37:11,646 Betty, what happened? 557 00:37:11,729 --> 00:37:13,731 [inaudible dialogue] 558 00:37:33,542 --> 00:37:37,088 Welcome to the inaugural meeting of the Swords and Serpents Club. 559 00:37:37,171 --> 00:37:42,176 -Which is what, exactly? -Like I told Fogarty to lure him back... 560 00:37:42,259 --> 00:37:47,056 We are a gaming group, sanctioned by Mr. Weatherbee, himself. 561 00:37:47,139 --> 00:37:49,058 Where like-minded students can meet 562 00:37:49,141 --> 00:37:52,645 and concoct world-building, role-playing scenarios, 563 00:37:52,728 --> 00:37:58,192 inhabiting fantastical heroes and dispatching mythological creatures. 564 00:37:58,276 --> 00:38:00,152 [chuckles] No, but really. 565 00:38:00,236 --> 00:38:02,613 It's a club. For us. 566 00:38:04,156 --> 00:38:09,203 A safe haven where we can be Serpents, in school hours, under everyone's noses. 567 00:38:09,287 --> 00:38:10,621 We won't shed our skins. 568 00:38:13,624 --> 00:38:15,960 We're lying low, in the tall grass. 569 00:38:19,171 --> 00:38:21,173 I've solved all our problems, Mommy. 570 00:38:25,303 --> 00:38:28,055 Blood money from the St. Clairs. And this time, 571 00:38:28,139 --> 00:38:31,809 you have my blessing to deposit it in a bank, not in the fireplace. 572 00:38:33,602 --> 00:38:37,148 Aren't you glad? Your days of being a courtesan are over. 573 00:38:38,649 --> 00:38:42,695 Mommy, I said you can stop. 574 00:38:43,571 --> 00:38:44,989 Oh, but Cheryl... 575 00:38:47,408 --> 00:38:48,951 Now, why would I stop... 576 00:38:50,953 --> 00:38:53,205 when I'm having such a good time? 577 00:39:00,713 --> 00:39:03,215 I know there's a lot to discuss and sort out. 578 00:39:04,508 --> 00:39:06,719 But for now, try to get some rest, okay? 579 00:39:14,477 --> 00:39:15,478 Good night, Alice. 580 00:39:16,395 --> 00:39:19,315 -Good night, Hal. -Good night, Chic. 581 00:39:20,274 --> 00:39:21,359 You'll be safe here. 582 00:39:42,838 --> 00:39:46,634 Why didn't you say anything... about what happened with you and Nick? 583 00:39:47,510 --> 00:39:48,844 I felt foolish. 584 00:39:50,930 --> 00:39:53,307 For not seeing him for what he really was. 585 00:39:55,601 --> 00:39:57,520 Did you tell anyone besides Cheryl? 586 00:40:01,357 --> 00:40:03,192 Kevin, but that's it. 587 00:40:15,204 --> 00:40:17,248 [Archie] I asked for protection for my father. 588 00:40:17,331 --> 00:40:21,877 I want it for Veronica, too. I don't want her hurt or in trouble. 589 00:40:21,961 --> 00:40:25,548 Help us, and she and your father are both off-limits. 590 00:40:25,631 --> 00:40:27,550 -Protected. -I want that in writing. 591 00:40:27,633 --> 00:40:28,717 Absolutely. 592 00:40:28,801 --> 00:40:31,804 You can't get emotional again, like you did with Nick. 593 00:40:31,887 --> 00:40:34,723 -You get emotional, you get sloppy. -One more thing. 594 00:40:36,267 --> 00:40:39,478 If you've followed me around, you must know about the Black Hood. 595 00:40:40,020 --> 00:40:41,689 I do. Nice job. 596 00:40:42,189 --> 00:40:47,444 In your expert opinion, Agent Adams, do you think we got the right guy? 597 00:40:49,572 --> 00:40:51,615 I haven't told anyone about this... 598 00:40:53,242 --> 00:40:54,827 but I'm not so sure we did. 599 00:40:56,996 --> 00:41:00,875 [Jughead] And so, Archie, always trying to do the good, noble thing, 600 00:41:00,958 --> 00:41:03,502 took another step further into darkness. 601 00:41:13,387 --> 00:41:16,599 And Betty, the girl next door, 602 00:41:16,682 --> 00:41:19,059 had no sooner vanquished one monster... 603 00:41:32,781 --> 00:41:36,368 than she'd perhaps let another one into her family's lives. e thing,