1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,794 [narrator] Previously on Riverdale: 2 00:00:03,002 --> 00:00:05,380 -What are you doing? -What we did all summer. 3 00:00:05,463 --> 00:00:07,549 [Moose] My dad is right over there. 4 00:00:07,757 --> 00:00:08,591 Why? 5 00:00:09,009 --> 00:00:11,011 He's the new RROTC instructor. 6 00:00:11,094 --> 00:00:13,596 -Welcome, cadets. -Excuse me, Major Mason. 7 00:00:13,680 --> 00:00:15,265 Hope it's not too late to join. 8 00:00:15,348 --> 00:00:17,434 Can I get another bartender in here? 9 00:00:18,226 --> 00:00:19,811 Toby. Toby. I know him. 10 00:00:19,894 --> 00:00:21,479 Listen, Andrews. 11 00:00:21,563 --> 00:00:24,065 You are in free fall, and I am not having it. 12 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:26,067 You broke the code. Turn in your jackets and go. 13 00:00:26,151 --> 00:00:27,152 [Toni] You serious, Jones? 14 00:00:27,235 --> 00:00:30,196 I'm a Serpent by blood. You can't take that away from me. 15 00:00:30,280 --> 00:00:33,324 [Veronica] I think my mom may have hired someone to shoot my father, 16 00:00:33,408 --> 00:00:36,244 so she could profit from the sale of his drug operation. 17 00:00:36,327 --> 00:00:38,997 We're gonna destroy them before my mom sells everything. 18 00:00:39,080 --> 00:00:40,123 [Hermione] What did you do? 19 00:00:40,206 --> 00:00:43,084 My buyer is coming, Veronica. They are gonna want blood. 20 00:00:47,881 --> 00:00:50,050 [Jughead] Riverdale is like Bizarro Town. 21 00:00:50,467 --> 00:00:53,428 Where murder, mystery and candy drugs aren't the exception, 22 00:00:53,511 --> 00:00:54,512 they're the norm. 23 00:00:54,846 --> 00:00:56,806 And you forget, sometimes, 24 00:00:56,890 --> 00:00:59,142 that people are still just living their lives. 25 00:00:59,517 --> 00:01:02,395 Doing things as ordinary as getting married. 26 00:01:02,479 --> 00:01:03,813 You don't want a big wedding? 27 00:01:03,897 --> 00:01:05,982 We just finalized our divorces, Kevin. 28 00:01:06,066 --> 00:01:08,443 And this is the second marriage for both of us. 29 00:01:08,526 --> 00:01:10,278 With everything that's going on in Riverdale-- 30 00:01:10,361 --> 00:01:13,031 We just wanna go down to Town Hall and keep it simple. 31 00:01:14,282 --> 00:01:15,283 If I may. 32 00:01:16,076 --> 00:01:17,368 We fully disagree. 33 00:01:17,786 --> 00:01:21,623 But we're not the ones getting married, so we respect your decision, 34 00:01:22,207 --> 00:01:25,585 as long as you let us throw you an after-party at La Bonne Nuit. 35 00:01:26,044 --> 00:01:26,878 Ah. 36 00:01:26,961 --> 00:01:29,839 If there's no wedding reception, the Gargoyle King has won. 37 00:01:32,842 --> 00:01:34,761 Okay, but a small one. 38 00:01:34,844 --> 00:01:37,097 Fabulous, I'll send out invites today. 39 00:01:38,556 --> 00:01:39,849 -Marcus. -Tom. 40 00:01:40,308 --> 00:01:41,976 Cadet Keller, ladies. 41 00:01:42,060 --> 00:01:44,479 -How are you all doing? -We're good, thank you. 42 00:01:44,562 --> 00:01:46,439 Actually, we've got some news. 43 00:01:46,898 --> 00:01:49,025 Tom and I are finally tying the knot, 44 00:01:49,109 --> 00:01:52,487 and these two are throwing us an after-party downstairs. 45 00:01:52,570 --> 00:01:55,532 You and Moose can be our first invites. How about it? 46 00:01:56,407 --> 00:01:59,202 I'll... check my calendar, Sierra. 47 00:02:04,541 --> 00:02:05,542 What's his deal? 48 00:02:05,625 --> 00:02:08,294 Marcus and I used to be good friends. 49 00:02:08,378 --> 00:02:12,298 We did RROTC together, but we just grew apart. 50 00:02:12,382 --> 00:02:15,093 It's probably the jealousy. 51 00:02:15,176 --> 00:02:16,010 Well... 52 00:02:16,386 --> 00:02:18,638 Marcus always had a crush on me, as you know. 53 00:02:18,721 --> 00:02:20,974 -[chuckles] -But I only had eyes for you. 54 00:02:21,057 --> 00:02:22,058 Lucky me. 55 00:02:24,269 --> 00:02:25,186 Mm. 56 00:02:25,687 --> 00:02:28,106 Feels so good to sleep in a real bed, doesn't it? 57 00:02:28,940 --> 00:02:31,234 Far away from the rural horrors of Tent City? 58 00:02:31,734 --> 00:02:34,529 Well, I don't miss the cold or the mud, that's true. 59 00:02:34,612 --> 00:02:35,446 But... 60 00:02:36,114 --> 00:02:37,115 I don't know. 61 00:02:37,782 --> 00:02:38,992 I miss the gang, babe. 62 00:02:39,409 --> 00:02:40,827 [cell phones beeping] 63 00:02:41,286 --> 00:02:42,287 [Cheryl sighs] 64 00:02:43,872 --> 00:02:45,456 Oh, my God, our SAT scores. 65 00:02:46,207 --> 00:02:48,668 I pray mine are good enough for Highsmith College. 66 00:02:48,793 --> 00:02:51,129 Women of my family have gone there for generations. 67 00:02:51,212 --> 00:02:53,339 I don't intend to break Blossom tradition. 68 00:02:59,304 --> 00:03:02,849 Much like Desert Hearts, my score's not perfect, but it's close. 69 00:03:03,099 --> 00:03:04,309 How'd you fare, Tee-Tee? 70 00:03:07,145 --> 00:03:09,647 Flawless, as I've always known you to be. 71 00:03:10,648 --> 00:03:11,482 [chuckles] 72 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:15,904 [Hermione] Since you two vigilantes took it upon yourselves 73 00:03:15,987 --> 00:03:18,948 to burn all the Fizzle Rocks that I had already sold, 74 00:03:19,032 --> 00:03:22,243 you are gonna come up with the money to pay back what's owed. 75 00:03:24,037 --> 00:03:27,207 -How do we do that? -I'd start with the speakeasy's coffers. 76 00:03:28,333 --> 00:03:32,337 We don't make nearly enough to pay off whatever kingpin you're working with, Mom. 77 00:03:32,420 --> 00:03:34,714 Well, then I suggest you get creative, mija. 78 00:03:34,797 --> 00:03:35,840 And quickly. 79 00:03:35,924 --> 00:03:39,093 The buyer, who has a reputation for being dangerously unhinged, 80 00:03:39,177 --> 00:03:40,720 is on their way to Riverdale 81 00:03:40,803 --> 00:03:44,390 and looking to get paid back in full for the drugs they are not getting. 82 00:03:46,601 --> 00:03:47,810 Who is this buyer? 83 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:50,396 You don't need to know. They're sending an intermediary. 84 00:03:50,897 --> 00:03:53,983 How much money are we talking about, Mrs. Lodge? 85 00:04:02,200 --> 00:04:05,078 And suddenly I'm in an episode of Ozark. 86 00:04:05,161 --> 00:04:07,789 No, but you are in the big leagues now, 87 00:04:08,373 --> 00:04:10,166 and it is time to sink or swim. 88 00:04:14,295 --> 00:04:16,714 [Cheryl] Furthermore, I've successfully balanced my duties 89 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:19,592 as captain of the River Vixens and president of the student body, 90 00:04:19,676 --> 00:04:22,804 whilst maintaining a 4.2 GPA, perfect attendance 91 00:04:22,887 --> 00:04:25,181 and achieving an almost perfect SAT score. 92 00:04:25,598 --> 00:04:26,724 For these reasons, 93 00:04:26,808 --> 00:04:29,269 I'm an exemplary candidate for Highsmith College. 94 00:04:29,727 --> 00:04:31,437 Not to mention, I'm legacy. 95 00:04:31,896 --> 00:04:33,189 You are, Ms. Blossom. 96 00:04:33,648 --> 00:04:37,277 However, most recently, Highsmith College's Board of Directors 97 00:04:37,360 --> 00:04:41,322 have decided it's time to diversify our student body 98 00:04:41,406 --> 00:04:45,118 with women from outside the alumni pool. 99 00:04:46,494 --> 00:04:48,830 This is a new initiative? 100 00:04:48,913 --> 00:04:51,666 I'm afraid so. But long overdue, don't you agree? 101 00:04:51,749 --> 00:04:53,751 Oh. Absolutely. 102 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:57,714 I'm just imagining which board member suddenly developed a conscience. 103 00:05:03,511 --> 00:05:06,014 Hey. I need to ask you something. Hey. 104 00:05:07,515 --> 00:05:09,976 -Will you be my date to my dad's wedding? -Kevin-- 105 00:05:10,059 --> 00:05:12,729 It's a public event. You haven't come out to your dad. 106 00:05:12,812 --> 00:05:15,773 But maybe it's time. I mean, how long have we been together? 107 00:05:16,441 --> 00:05:18,318 -Since summer started. -So, forever. 108 00:05:18,818 --> 00:05:22,655 And I love a clandestine grope as much as the next gay guy, 109 00:05:22,947 --> 00:05:24,699 but we've never spent a night together. 110 00:05:24,782 --> 00:05:28,161 -You don't think I want to? -So do it. Just talk to your dad. 111 00:05:30,079 --> 00:05:31,664 -Dad. -Major Mason. 112 00:05:32,165 --> 00:05:35,251 -Told you they were in here, sir. -Cadet Mason, Cadet Keller. 113 00:05:35,668 --> 00:05:38,713 The meeting with the Naval Academy recruitment officer is about to start. 114 00:05:38,796 --> 00:05:40,506 So, on the double. 115 00:05:44,177 --> 00:05:45,261 Sorry, Kev. I can't. 116 00:05:49,307 --> 00:05:50,141 [sighs] 117 00:05:53,895 --> 00:05:55,063 [Josie] Hey, Sweet Pea. 118 00:05:55,730 --> 00:05:57,482 Hope you don't mind me dropping by. 119 00:05:57,565 --> 00:05:59,275 Always happy to see you, Josie. 120 00:05:59,942 --> 00:06:01,319 Especially if this is a... 121 00:06:02,528 --> 00:06:03,529 A booty call? 122 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:06,616 Wouldn't be our first one since our summer fling ended. 123 00:06:07,533 --> 00:06:09,952 Well, it's not. 124 00:06:10,703 --> 00:06:11,537 Um... 125 00:06:11,996 --> 00:06:14,957 I don't know if you've heard, but my mom is getting married. 126 00:06:15,416 --> 00:06:16,417 To Kevin's dad. 127 00:06:16,751 --> 00:06:20,129 And I wanted to know if you would be my date to the wedding. 128 00:06:21,089 --> 00:06:22,131 As your boyfriend? 129 00:06:23,591 --> 00:06:25,259 Does it have to be so official? 130 00:06:25,343 --> 00:06:26,344 [chuckles] 131 00:06:27,345 --> 00:06:28,346 Look, Josie... 132 00:06:29,055 --> 00:06:30,014 I like you. 133 00:06:30,932 --> 00:06:33,059 I'd be all in with you in a second, but... 134 00:06:34,227 --> 00:06:37,480 But you sliding into my life whenever you don't wanna be alone... 135 00:06:38,523 --> 00:06:40,024 I'm not built that way. 136 00:06:40,441 --> 00:06:42,777 Maybe that makes me needy, but I just... 137 00:06:44,946 --> 00:06:47,240 I gotta get off this merry-go-round with you. 138 00:06:48,991 --> 00:06:50,660 [jazz music playing] 139 00:06:56,416 --> 00:06:58,418 So, this is the infamous Maple Club. 140 00:06:59,001 --> 00:07:01,838 And no surprise, it's as cheap and callow as your efforts 141 00:07:01,921 --> 00:07:04,090 to sabotage my admission to your alma mater. 142 00:07:05,675 --> 00:07:08,302 I spoke to the headmistress at Highsmith College. 143 00:07:08,386 --> 00:07:10,263 She enlightened me about a new policy 144 00:07:10,346 --> 00:07:13,266 that seems designed specifically to keep me from attending. 145 00:07:13,349 --> 00:07:16,144 I can't think of anyone else who would stoop so low, Mumzie. 146 00:07:16,310 --> 00:07:17,353 Care to explain? 147 00:07:17,436 --> 00:07:18,980 Oh, Cheryl. 148 00:07:19,063 --> 00:07:22,442 The hallowed halls of Highsmith shall not be polluted 149 00:07:22,859 --> 00:07:25,778 by someone of your... alignment. 150 00:07:27,155 --> 00:07:28,281 You are an aberration. 151 00:07:28,364 --> 00:07:30,867 I'm so sure the alumni newsletter would be thrilled 152 00:07:30,950 --> 00:07:34,287 to profile a twice-widowed dominatrix with a proclivity for poison. 153 00:07:34,370 --> 00:07:37,457 With the financial gifts I bestowed upon them over the years, 154 00:07:37,540 --> 00:07:39,041 I doubt they would bat an eye. 155 00:07:39,542 --> 00:07:41,752 Now, accept it, Cheryl. 156 00:07:41,836 --> 00:07:43,754 This is the price of salt. 157 00:07:44,255 --> 00:07:47,133 Your presence shall not besmirch Highsmith. 158 00:07:51,262 --> 00:07:52,180 [chuckles] 159 00:07:52,597 --> 00:07:55,016 The charges against you are very serious. 160 00:07:55,099 --> 00:07:57,101 Oh, well, what do you suggest? 161 00:07:57,185 --> 00:07:59,228 I could request an injunction. 162 00:07:59,312 --> 00:08:02,064 [chuckles] I think I'd like to go straight to trial. 163 00:08:02,148 --> 00:08:03,357 [both laughing] 164 00:08:05,568 --> 00:08:06,611 Where are you going? 165 00:08:06,694 --> 00:08:10,448 I am having a little snack before having my other snack. 166 00:08:10,531 --> 00:08:11,449 [laughs] 167 00:08:17,163 --> 00:08:18,122 What is it? 168 00:08:29,425 --> 00:08:30,426 "Fair Sierriana, 169 00:08:31,302 --> 00:08:32,303 Friar Thomas, 170 00:08:33,721 --> 00:08:36,265 congratulations on your upcoming nuptials. 171 00:08:37,183 --> 00:08:39,644 If you wish to live to see this blessed event, 172 00:08:39,977 --> 00:08:42,355 you must reunite with your Midnight Club to co-- 173 00:08:43,147 --> 00:08:46,317 To complete Ascension Night, once and for all." 174 00:08:49,612 --> 00:08:50,613 "Tell no one, 175 00:08:51,405 --> 00:08:53,241 or your children will pay the price. 176 00:08:54,116 --> 00:08:55,201 Best wishes... 177 00:08:56,577 --> 00:08:57,662 the Gargoyle King." 178 00:09:13,052 --> 00:09:16,055 Well, someone looks like they could use an epaulet to cry on. 179 00:09:17,431 --> 00:09:19,141 I'm not trying to carb-shame you, 180 00:09:19,225 --> 00:09:21,560 but whatever's on your mind, it's not worth it. 181 00:09:22,311 --> 00:09:24,272 So, put down the Swizzler 182 00:09:24,772 --> 00:09:26,232 and tell me your tale of woe. 183 00:09:26,524 --> 00:09:27,942 I could use the distraction. 184 00:09:28,859 --> 00:09:29,735 Well... 185 00:09:30,653 --> 00:09:31,946 there's this guy. 186 00:09:32,029 --> 00:09:33,614 And we've been having problems. 187 00:09:33,698 --> 00:09:34,865 Moose, you mean? 188 00:09:35,866 --> 00:09:37,285 Please. I have eyes. 189 00:09:37,660 --> 00:09:39,370 I saw you lounging together at my pool party, 190 00:09:39,453 --> 00:09:41,872 like a community theater production of The Talented Mr. Ripley. 191 00:09:42,123 --> 00:09:44,375 The Koose ship's been trouble from the gay get-go. 192 00:09:44,458 --> 00:09:46,794 Maybe it's time you move on. 193 00:09:47,378 --> 00:09:48,921 I can't go back to Fox Forest. 194 00:09:49,005 --> 00:09:51,215 Oh, sullen, tender-hearted Kevin. 195 00:09:52,133 --> 00:09:53,968 I'm not talking about cruising. 196 00:09:54,677 --> 00:09:56,387 I'm talking about Bumble. 197 00:09:59,098 --> 00:10:00,099 Look. 198 00:10:01,225 --> 00:10:05,146 I'm sure you can find a well-adjusted, handsome, out-and-proud fella here. 199 00:10:06,355 --> 00:10:07,356 That'd be nice. 200 00:10:07,440 --> 00:10:09,525 But I like Moose a lot. 201 00:10:10,318 --> 00:10:14,322 I just wish he'd be honest with his dad, so we could date, you know, openly. 202 00:10:14,405 --> 00:10:15,364 What's his hang-up? 203 00:10:15,448 --> 00:10:19,243 Major Mason's not the biggest fan of our persuasion. 204 00:10:19,327 --> 00:10:22,538 It burns me that there are people in this town that still believe 205 00:10:22,622 --> 00:10:25,666 that being gay is anything less than rapturous. 206 00:10:28,711 --> 00:10:30,755 Maybe Moose would come out if he liked me more. 207 00:10:31,589 --> 00:10:34,050 No. It's not your fault, Kevin. 208 00:10:34,133 --> 00:10:36,802 Your aesthetic may be firmly rooted in the 1950s, 209 00:10:36,886 --> 00:10:38,929 but you're a catch in any decade. 210 00:10:39,472 --> 00:10:41,015 As for the object of your affection, 211 00:10:41,098 --> 00:10:45,269 maybe he just needs the subtlest of nudges. 212 00:10:47,146 --> 00:10:48,939 A bulldozer wouldn't be enough. 213 00:10:50,608 --> 00:10:53,527 Attention, students, it's time for the daily announcements. 214 00:10:53,778 --> 00:10:56,947 As Riverdale High's first openly-lesbian student body president, 215 00:10:57,365 --> 00:11:01,452 I'm announcing the launch of a new club. An LGBTQIA alliance. 216 00:11:01,535 --> 00:11:05,164 With the mission to find and support our queer and questioning students. 217 00:11:05,247 --> 00:11:08,751 In that spirit, this week's blind item will be on theme. 218 00:11:09,669 --> 00:11:13,923 A certain oh-so-hunky, all-American RROTC cadet is afraid 219 00:11:14,006 --> 00:11:15,341 to come out of the closet. 220 00:11:17,385 --> 00:11:19,762 Let's show him that Riverdale High is welcoming, 221 00:11:19,845 --> 00:11:22,431 so he and his Broadway-loving boyfriend can finally PDA, 222 00:11:22,515 --> 00:11:24,975 like the other sex-crazed couples amongst us. 223 00:11:26,685 --> 00:11:29,605 For lunch today, we're having shepherd's pie. Thank you. 224 00:11:33,317 --> 00:11:36,529 -[Moose] Did you put Cheryl up to that? -What, her not-so-blind item? 225 00:11:36,612 --> 00:11:37,613 Of course not. 226 00:11:38,072 --> 00:11:41,701 I'm opposed to publicly outing people, except conservative politicians. 227 00:11:41,784 --> 00:11:43,244 Have people guessed it's you? 228 00:11:43,953 --> 00:11:44,787 No. 229 00:11:45,746 --> 00:11:46,914 I don't know, maybe. 230 00:11:47,373 --> 00:11:48,207 Moose... 231 00:11:49,250 --> 00:11:52,712 Putting aside what Cheryl did, we've been together for a while now. 232 00:11:52,795 --> 00:11:55,798 I can't keep playing Brokeback Riverdale with someone who's in the closet. 233 00:11:56,298 --> 00:11:58,426 Either you come out to your dad, 234 00:11:58,509 --> 00:12:00,928 or, I'm sorry, but we're breaking up. 235 00:12:02,680 --> 00:12:04,515 Either way, I respect your decision. 236 00:12:15,693 --> 00:12:18,112 -What the hell were you thinking? -Just now? 237 00:12:18,195 --> 00:12:20,406 About the sweet revenge I'll get on Mumzie. 238 00:12:20,489 --> 00:12:24,076 Hopefully with help from you and your camera, shutterbug of my dreams. 239 00:12:24,160 --> 00:12:26,370 -You just outed Moose. -No, I didn't. 240 00:12:26,996 --> 00:12:30,249 It was a blind item, Toni. No one knows I was referring to him. 241 00:12:30,332 --> 00:12:32,501 Moose's father could've heard that announcement. 242 00:12:32,585 --> 00:12:35,963 -Oh, my God. Is this our first fight? -Cheryl, get some perspective. 243 00:12:37,089 --> 00:12:40,092 Did you know that my uncle hated the fact that I dated girls? 244 00:12:40,634 --> 00:12:43,304 That's why the Serpents were so important to me. 245 00:12:44,805 --> 00:12:47,892 They were like my non-judgmental family. 246 00:12:49,685 --> 00:12:50,811 Now I don't have them. 247 00:12:52,313 --> 00:12:53,772 Toni, I'm sorry. 248 00:12:54,440 --> 00:12:55,483 I didn't realize. 249 00:12:55,566 --> 00:12:56,734 Of course you didn't. 250 00:12:57,193 --> 00:12:59,069 Because you're too busy being Cheryl, 251 00:12:59,153 --> 00:13:01,655 causing chaos, regardless of the consequences. 252 00:13:01,739 --> 00:13:02,656 Look, babe. 253 00:13:02,740 --> 00:13:06,952 I get that you're mad at your mom, and you're pissed that you're not going 254 00:13:07,036 --> 00:13:09,705 to some college that I could never get into or afford. 255 00:13:09,789 --> 00:13:12,291 -If it's about money-- -Just stop and listen to me. 256 00:13:14,919 --> 00:13:17,213 Highsmith College was your legacy. 257 00:13:19,173 --> 00:13:20,424 The Serpents were mine. 258 00:13:22,968 --> 00:13:24,011 Now they're not. 259 00:13:25,971 --> 00:13:26,972 Toni, I'll... 260 00:13:27,515 --> 00:13:28,891 I'll fix this. 261 00:13:29,517 --> 00:13:30,518 What part? 262 00:13:30,935 --> 00:13:32,061 All of it. 263 00:13:33,813 --> 00:13:36,273 You are the most important person in my life. 264 00:13:38,108 --> 00:13:41,111 I'll do whatever it takes to make all these things right. 265 00:13:43,030 --> 00:13:44,448 But I may need your help. 266 00:13:56,502 --> 00:13:57,503 Josie. Hey. 267 00:13:57,795 --> 00:13:58,838 Archie, hey. 268 00:13:58,963 --> 00:14:00,005 Am I interrupting? 269 00:14:01,215 --> 00:14:02,466 I was just practicing. 270 00:14:03,092 --> 00:14:06,512 There is a recruiter from Juilliard holding local auditions, 271 00:14:06,595 --> 00:14:08,430 and my slot's this afternoon. 272 00:14:08,973 --> 00:14:10,933 Don't be nervous. You're gonna kill it. 273 00:14:11,016 --> 00:14:13,102 [laughs] If I could even get there. 274 00:14:14,311 --> 00:14:15,479 It's at Seaside, 275 00:14:15,563 --> 00:14:18,732 and I just assumed that Sweet Pea would give me a ride, 276 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:21,277 but I didn't even get a chance to ask him. 277 00:14:22,361 --> 00:14:23,195 Sweet Pea? 278 00:14:24,738 --> 00:14:26,282 -Wait, are you guys--? -No. 279 00:14:26,365 --> 00:14:28,784 I ended it, so that I could focus on my music, 280 00:14:29,451 --> 00:14:30,786 which is what I always do. 281 00:14:31,161 --> 00:14:32,329 Stay focused. 282 00:14:33,914 --> 00:14:36,083 So much so that I've pushed everyone away. 283 00:14:36,959 --> 00:14:38,669 And I can't ask my mom for a ride, 284 00:14:38,752 --> 00:14:41,338 she doesn't even know that I have this audition. 285 00:14:41,589 --> 00:14:43,966 Because if she knew and I didn't do well at it, 286 00:14:44,049 --> 00:14:46,343 she'd start asking me about my backup plans, 287 00:14:46,427 --> 00:14:47,428 which I don't have. 288 00:14:52,016 --> 00:14:53,017 Let me take you. 289 00:14:53,767 --> 00:14:54,810 I got the jalopy. 290 00:14:56,186 --> 00:14:57,021 Really? 291 00:14:57,396 --> 00:14:58,230 Absolutely. 292 00:14:58,731 --> 00:15:00,149 Just remember this moment, 293 00:15:00,232 --> 00:15:02,943 when you're accepting your Best New Artist Grammy. 294 00:15:03,027 --> 00:15:03,861 Okay? 295 00:15:04,320 --> 00:15:05,321 Okay. 296 00:15:09,491 --> 00:15:10,868 [Reggie] What's up, Ronnie? 297 00:15:11,076 --> 00:15:12,077 We're dead. 298 00:15:12,369 --> 00:15:13,621 We're officially dead. 299 00:15:13,704 --> 00:15:16,206 That or we're about to have our kneecaps broken. 300 00:15:16,290 --> 00:15:18,542 Courtesy of whoever this mystery buyer is. 301 00:15:19,084 --> 00:15:20,294 Does that really happen? 302 00:15:20,377 --> 00:15:24,465 I've combined my liquid funds from Pop's and La Bonne Nuit. 303 00:15:24,548 --> 00:15:26,759 We're not even a quarter of the way there. 304 00:15:27,259 --> 00:15:28,928 Is robbing banks still a thing? 305 00:15:29,011 --> 00:15:32,681 Although the thought of being Bonnie to your Clyde is intriguing... 306 00:15:34,183 --> 00:15:37,770 banks have round-the-clock security guards with guns. 307 00:15:37,853 --> 00:15:41,065 But if they're anything like my dad's lame-ass security guards... 308 00:15:41,565 --> 00:15:42,566 [sighs] 309 00:15:44,860 --> 00:15:46,570 Holy crap, I'm a genius. 310 00:15:46,654 --> 00:15:48,906 My dad keeps cash in a safe at the dealership. 311 00:15:48,989 --> 00:15:50,658 Enough to make up the difference. 312 00:15:50,741 --> 00:15:53,744 I'm not gonna let you steal from your own family. 313 00:15:53,827 --> 00:15:56,455 That dealership is my legacy, so, technically, 314 00:15:56,538 --> 00:15:58,415 I'd borrow money from my future self. 315 00:15:58,499 --> 00:16:02,378 And everything's insured, so my dad will get a sweet payout, 316 00:16:02,461 --> 00:16:05,964 more than he deserves for all the shiners he's given me over the years. 317 00:16:09,927 --> 00:16:11,136 This is lunacy. 318 00:16:14,014 --> 00:16:17,017 But it might be inspired lunacy. 319 00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:22,606 -How would we get it all done? -My dad's security guard 320 00:16:22,690 --> 00:16:24,650 is only on duty at night after closing, 321 00:16:24,733 --> 00:16:29,113 so I'd hit the lot during the day, probably lunchtime, 322 00:16:29,405 --> 00:16:33,200 when my dad is usually at Pop's, with a customer, 323 00:16:33,450 --> 00:16:36,036 trying to close a sale. 324 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:38,080 You could wear a Gargoyle mask, 325 00:16:38,163 --> 00:16:39,581 so as not to get recognized. 326 00:16:40,207 --> 00:16:42,126 And I, of course, would come with you, 327 00:16:42,710 --> 00:16:44,586 as we're in this mess together. 328 00:16:44,962 --> 00:16:47,172 You can be my Baby Driver. 329 00:16:48,173 --> 00:16:50,676 Just, please, don't scratch my car. 330 00:16:51,218 --> 00:16:52,052 Okay? 331 00:17:01,562 --> 00:17:02,980 So, we all received letters, 332 00:17:03,063 --> 00:17:04,565 to finish Ascension Night. 333 00:17:04,648 --> 00:17:07,609 -This was taped to my trailer. -Mine came to the dealership. 334 00:17:07,693 --> 00:17:09,778 Thought you caught the Gargoyle King, FP. 335 00:17:10,237 --> 00:17:13,073 Tall Boy was using the game as a cover to deal drugs, 336 00:17:13,157 --> 00:17:16,910 but he wasn't the one setting up chalices back when we were in high school. 337 00:17:18,328 --> 00:17:21,665 We're not really taking this seriously, are we? 338 00:17:21,749 --> 00:17:24,835 We have to assume this is real, if only for our kids' sake. 339 00:17:24,918 --> 00:17:27,629 And then what? We leave them home alone all night, 340 00:17:27,713 --> 00:17:30,174 while we run around, pretending to be teenagers? 341 00:17:30,257 --> 00:17:32,926 May I remind you what happened last Ascension Night? 342 00:17:33,302 --> 00:17:34,511 Someone ended up dead. 343 00:17:35,095 --> 00:17:37,306 We don't have any choice in the matter. 344 00:17:37,389 --> 00:17:39,683 We all know why this is happening again, 345 00:17:39,767 --> 00:17:40,768 and now. 346 00:17:41,685 --> 00:17:45,814 Two members of the original Midnight Club are daring to get married, 347 00:17:46,398 --> 00:17:47,441 to be happy. 348 00:17:47,524 --> 00:17:50,611 And the Gargoyle King, whoever or whatever he is, 349 00:17:51,695 --> 00:17:52,821 wants to destroy that. 350 00:17:52,905 --> 00:17:55,532 He is a vicious and petty god. 351 00:17:55,616 --> 00:17:57,493 And if we don't finish the game now, 352 00:17:58,327 --> 00:18:00,954 the Gargoyle King is never gonna leave us alone. 353 00:18:01,038 --> 00:18:03,457 Maybe if we do this, we catch the son of a bitch. 354 00:18:03,540 --> 00:18:04,792 There's only one problem. 355 00:18:05,751 --> 00:18:08,587 The letter says we all have to participate. 356 00:18:10,923 --> 00:18:12,216 I'll talk to Hiram. 357 00:18:12,299 --> 00:18:15,344 All right, it's settled, then. We finish the game we started. 358 00:18:33,362 --> 00:18:34,363 [woman] Name? 359 00:18:35,531 --> 00:18:36,532 Josephine McCoy. 360 00:18:38,992 --> 00:18:39,993 All right, then. 361 00:18:41,120 --> 00:18:42,246 Whenever you're ready. 362 00:18:58,887 --> 00:18:59,930 [gunshots] 363 00:19:10,607 --> 00:19:11,441 Go, go, go. 364 00:19:14,069 --> 00:19:15,988 Oh, my God, Reggie. 365 00:19:16,071 --> 00:19:17,239 -Were you shot? -Yeah. 366 00:19:17,906 --> 00:19:20,367 I got the money, but there was security after all. 367 00:19:20,450 --> 00:19:22,161 -Well, are you okay? -Drive, drive. 368 00:19:27,583 --> 00:19:31,211 -[Cheryl] Thanks for your help, Toni. -Just remember your promise to me. 369 00:19:31,545 --> 00:19:34,756 Don't worry, babe. I have a mega-plan, and this is only step one. 370 00:19:38,468 --> 00:19:40,846 Operation Fifty Shades of Blackmail is underway. 371 00:19:46,768 --> 00:19:49,146 What in God's name are you jezebels doing here? 372 00:19:53,108 --> 00:19:55,569 Whatever mad, sapphic caper you're on, 373 00:19:55,652 --> 00:19:58,572 I won't have you jeopardize my thriving business. 374 00:19:58,655 --> 00:20:03,035 Step down from the Highsmith College Board and revoke your ban on my admittance, 375 00:20:03,118 --> 00:20:06,079 or I'll go public with these photos of your sorry clientele. 376 00:20:07,372 --> 00:20:10,918 I am far from ashamed of my work, Cheryl. 377 00:20:11,335 --> 00:20:16,006 Need I remind you that blackmail is far more illegal 378 00:20:16,089 --> 00:20:18,300 than anything that goes on at the Maple Club, 379 00:20:18,592 --> 00:20:20,260 all of which is consensual. 380 00:20:20,344 --> 00:20:22,054 [Toni] How will your clients feel, 381 00:20:22,137 --> 00:20:24,306 once we publish their names and photos? 382 00:20:24,932 --> 00:20:26,683 [Cheryl] Don't test us, Mumzie. 383 00:20:26,767 --> 00:20:29,269 We know how to dominate, too. 384 00:20:31,230 --> 00:20:32,356 [Archie] Did it come through? 385 00:20:32,439 --> 00:20:34,358 -[Josie] Um... -[Archie] What does it say? 386 00:20:34,942 --> 00:20:37,361 "Unfortunately, we are... 387 00:20:39,154 --> 00:20:43,033 unable to invite you to callbacks this year." 388 00:20:43,325 --> 00:20:44,326 I'm sorry, Josie. 389 00:20:44,826 --> 00:20:48,497 I know I'm biased, Archie, but I think I killed that audition. 390 00:20:49,248 --> 00:20:51,375 I sang my heart out. 391 00:20:52,542 --> 00:20:54,336 And it still wasn't enough. 392 00:20:54,419 --> 00:20:55,587 Then they're crazy. 393 00:20:56,421 --> 00:20:59,049 -They don't deserve you. -I've given so much to this. 394 00:21:00,259 --> 00:21:04,763 And all along, I've been saying, "It's okay. It'll be worth it." 395 00:21:05,389 --> 00:21:08,725 I've built up so many walls to focus on this one thing, 396 00:21:08,809 --> 00:21:09,685 and now... 397 00:21:11,812 --> 00:21:13,397 I don't know what I'm gonna do. 398 00:21:14,982 --> 00:21:15,983 And I'm alone. 399 00:21:16,858 --> 00:21:17,693 Hey. 400 00:21:19,027 --> 00:21:20,445 -You're not alone. -I am. 401 00:21:20,529 --> 00:21:23,031 I can't even get a date to my mom's wedding. 402 00:21:24,074 --> 00:21:26,368 -That speaks volumes. -I'll do it. 403 00:21:27,202 --> 00:21:28,287 What, be my date? 404 00:21:29,413 --> 00:21:31,957 I've been alone these last few months. 405 00:21:32,791 --> 00:21:33,792 Either literally... 406 00:21:35,544 --> 00:21:38,422 or feeling like I'm from Mars, and it sucks. 407 00:21:38,505 --> 00:21:39,339 Yeah. 408 00:21:40,132 --> 00:21:42,926 So, maybe I can help you feel a little less alone. 409 00:21:43,593 --> 00:21:44,428 Okay. 410 00:21:44,928 --> 00:21:46,346 [Reggie] I can't believe I was shot. 411 00:21:46,430 --> 00:21:49,016 Are you sure you don't wanna go to a doctor, Reggie? 412 00:21:49,266 --> 00:21:51,393 No, it's just a graze. 413 00:21:51,768 --> 00:21:54,855 Besides, now I can say I've been shot. 414 00:21:54,938 --> 00:21:57,858 Except you can't, since we want everyone to believe 415 00:21:57,941 --> 00:22:00,777 that the Gargoyle Gang robbed your father's dealership. 416 00:22:01,111 --> 00:22:02,362 Right, right. 417 00:22:04,573 --> 00:22:05,407 Okay. 418 00:22:06,491 --> 00:22:09,828 -Let's see how much money we just copped. -And pray it's enough. 419 00:22:12,748 --> 00:22:13,749 [grunts] 420 00:22:14,791 --> 00:22:15,625 What? 421 00:22:16,126 --> 00:22:16,960 A dye pack? 422 00:22:17,544 --> 00:22:18,545 Oh, hell. 423 00:22:18,628 --> 00:22:19,796 We're screwed. 424 00:22:26,053 --> 00:22:27,387 [school bell ringing] 425 00:22:31,266 --> 00:22:33,185 I did it. I told my dad. 426 00:22:33,727 --> 00:22:35,103 What? You did? How'd it go? 427 00:22:35,187 --> 00:22:39,858 He was quiet and weird at first, but then okay, I think. 428 00:22:40,442 --> 00:22:43,570 We went to Pop's after, got chicken pot pie, which is a good sign. 429 00:22:44,654 --> 00:22:46,656 I'm so proud of you, Moose. 430 00:22:46,740 --> 00:22:48,158 That mean you'll be my date? 431 00:22:48,575 --> 00:22:50,619 Yeah, and more importantly... 432 00:22:51,453 --> 00:22:53,705 we should do it, spend the night together. 433 00:22:54,831 --> 00:22:55,874 Question is, where? 434 00:22:56,875 --> 00:23:00,462 Don't worry. I know the perfect spot, where no one will interrupt us. 435 00:23:02,839 --> 00:23:05,008 In a fortuitous turn of events, Ms. Blossom, 436 00:23:05,092 --> 00:23:08,178 Highsmith College's policy not to admit legacy candidates 437 00:23:08,261 --> 00:23:11,890 has been reconsidered, so we may proceed with our interview. 438 00:23:11,973 --> 00:23:13,600 Respectfully, Headmistress Patricia, 439 00:23:13,683 --> 00:23:16,478 I know you only perform a limited number of one-on-ones. 440 00:23:16,561 --> 00:23:19,648 With my qualifications, legacy status or not, 441 00:23:19,731 --> 00:23:21,108 I'm obviously a shoo-in. 442 00:23:21,650 --> 00:23:23,151 I'd like to cede my time 443 00:23:23,235 --> 00:23:25,862 to another unquestionably worthy candidate. 444 00:23:27,489 --> 00:23:28,824 Ms. Antoinette Topaz. 445 00:23:29,324 --> 00:23:32,077 Future photojournalist and Nobel Peace Prize recipient. 446 00:23:32,661 --> 00:23:34,830 It's a pleasure to meet you, headmistress. 447 00:23:35,497 --> 00:23:38,583 Knock them dead, babe, and remember, this is only step two. 448 00:23:39,251 --> 00:23:41,169 Yes. Please, have a seat. 449 00:23:42,295 --> 00:23:45,215 -Do you have your portfolio with you? -[Toni] Yes, I do. 450 00:23:45,757 --> 00:23:47,467 Whoever you are, please be chill. 451 00:23:55,600 --> 00:23:58,061 [The North Panics' "Haven't You Heard?" playing] 452 00:24:01,481 --> 00:24:03,692 Oh, great. More teenagers. 453 00:24:08,864 --> 00:24:11,575 Here's your money, or as much as we could get of it. 454 00:24:23,545 --> 00:24:25,172 Veronica Lodge, I presume. 455 00:24:25,922 --> 00:24:29,926 I can't believe your mom sent you out here to sort out her mess. 456 00:24:30,594 --> 00:24:33,930 I mean, I know she's cutthroat, but, man, that's cold as ice. 457 00:24:34,014 --> 00:24:35,891 Sorry, are we supposed to know you? 458 00:24:35,974 --> 00:24:37,309 I'm Gladys Jones. 459 00:24:38,226 --> 00:24:41,480 You might know my kid, Jughead. 460 00:24:43,064 --> 00:24:44,524 -What? -Seriously? 461 00:24:44,608 --> 00:24:46,693 You're Jughead's mom? 462 00:24:46,776 --> 00:24:49,154 Mrs. Jones, if you could give us more time, 463 00:24:49,237 --> 00:24:51,448 we could get you the rest of the money. 464 00:24:51,531 --> 00:24:53,116 Just don't break our kneecaps. 465 00:24:57,454 --> 00:24:59,122 I gotta say, I do admire the fact 466 00:24:59,206 --> 00:25:01,541 that you two came here, knowing you were short. 467 00:25:01,625 --> 00:25:03,960 Shows you know how to take responsibility. 468 00:25:04,044 --> 00:25:05,295 Look at the two of you. 469 00:25:05,378 --> 00:25:06,296 [scoffs] 470 00:25:06,671 --> 00:25:09,257 You remind me a bit of me and FP back in the day. 471 00:25:09,674 --> 00:25:12,260 I'll tell you what. I'm sticking around for a while. 472 00:25:12,344 --> 00:25:15,764 So, I will take your money, but I'm gonna have to charge you a fee, 473 00:25:15,847 --> 00:25:18,099 because I'm gonna need to get it laundered... 474 00:25:18,600 --> 00:25:19,643 every which way. 475 00:25:19,726 --> 00:25:20,560 Understood. 476 00:25:21,019 --> 00:25:23,438 We'll figure out a payment plan for the rest. 477 00:25:23,522 --> 00:25:26,441 But in exchange, you're gonna lend me those sweet wheels. 478 00:25:28,235 --> 00:25:29,194 Not Bella. 479 00:25:30,111 --> 00:25:34,032 Please, Mrs. Jones, Reggie loves that car. 480 00:25:34,115 --> 00:25:36,451 I'll make sure I take real good care of her. 481 00:25:36,868 --> 00:25:38,119 Oh, wait, one more thing. 482 00:25:38,203 --> 00:25:41,373 Just as a favor, don't tell Jughead about our business. 483 00:25:42,207 --> 00:25:45,794 I mean, if you do, I'm gonna have to tell Hiram 484 00:25:45,877 --> 00:25:48,672 about his missus going behind his back for a cut, 485 00:25:49,464 --> 00:25:51,341 and that'd be bad for all of us. 486 00:25:54,094 --> 00:25:55,303 [Cheryl] Greetings, Moose. 487 00:25:55,720 --> 00:25:57,722 What the hell, Cheryl? What do you want? 488 00:25:59,307 --> 00:26:01,184 To apologize. 489 00:26:02,018 --> 00:26:03,645 Outing you was wrong. 490 00:26:05,313 --> 00:26:06,731 For so many reasons. 491 00:26:07,857 --> 00:26:10,777 It's a personal decision that I shouldn't have taken from you. 492 00:26:11,361 --> 00:26:12,404 I'm sorry. 493 00:26:16,992 --> 00:26:18,034 Apology accepted. 494 00:26:19,160 --> 00:26:20,287 And that's step three. 495 00:26:20,579 --> 00:26:21,413 Bon appétit. 496 00:26:22,831 --> 00:26:23,873 Cheryl. 497 00:26:24,457 --> 00:26:28,253 I'm not saying what you did was right, but it kind of turned out okay. 498 00:26:29,087 --> 00:26:30,171 I'm out to my dad. 499 00:26:30,255 --> 00:26:31,131 [chuckles] 500 00:26:31,548 --> 00:26:33,091 And Kevin and I, we, uh... 501 00:26:34,009 --> 00:26:36,845 We're finally gonna do it. Tonight in some secret bunker. 502 00:26:36,928 --> 00:26:38,763 Well, well, well, Moose. 503 00:26:39,014 --> 00:26:42,267 In that case, I'd bring a fresh set of sheets if I were you. 504 00:26:42,350 --> 00:26:44,436 A lot of people have had sex on that cot. 505 00:27:10,629 --> 00:27:12,255 [Fred] Feels like we never left. 506 00:27:12,756 --> 00:27:13,840 'Cause we never did. 507 00:27:13,923 --> 00:27:16,551 [FP] The Gargoyle King wants us to finish Ascension Night. 508 00:27:16,635 --> 00:27:18,553 Better start by finding the chalices. 509 00:27:19,054 --> 00:27:20,430 Then we flip for our fates 510 00:27:20,513 --> 00:27:21,765 and drink up, game over. 511 00:27:21,848 --> 00:27:24,059 -You want us to drink poison? -[Sierra] Not quite. 512 00:27:24,142 --> 00:27:25,560 Penelope, did you bring them? 513 00:27:27,687 --> 00:27:29,481 The antidote to cyanide. 514 00:27:30,148 --> 00:27:33,526 Drink it now, you'll be inoculated for the next several hours. 515 00:27:38,031 --> 00:27:39,032 Oh, come on. 516 00:27:46,081 --> 00:27:47,540 [all groaning] 517 00:27:47,624 --> 00:27:48,750 [Keller] All right. 518 00:27:48,833 --> 00:27:50,627 Let's get these chalices, get this over with. 519 00:27:50,710 --> 00:27:53,546 -Should we wait for the Lodges? -We're already here, Sierra. 520 00:27:53,630 --> 00:27:56,257 Friends, good to see you again. 521 00:27:56,341 --> 00:27:58,385 I'm certain not all of you feel the same way. 522 00:27:58,468 --> 00:28:00,929 I sure as hell don't, but we're here on a mission, 523 00:28:01,012 --> 00:28:02,472 so let's get after it. 524 00:28:10,438 --> 00:28:12,774 [Donna Missal's "Thrills" playing on speakers] 525 00:28:16,736 --> 00:28:19,322 I know, candles. It's dumb. 526 00:28:19,406 --> 00:28:20,407 No, I get it. 527 00:28:22,242 --> 00:28:24,661 ♪ You know the deal ♪ 528 00:28:26,204 --> 00:28:28,790 ♪ Feels like a no stop Head shot ♪ 529 00:28:28,873 --> 00:28:30,959 ♪ Gas light Low rise ♪ 530 00:28:31,042 --> 00:28:36,381 ♪ Double time, overdose relapse, kill shit My love is real, yeah ♪ 531 00:28:36,923 --> 00:28:39,968 Girls' bathroom is clear. That's where I found the chalices before. 532 00:28:40,051 --> 00:28:41,177 Check the trophy case? 533 00:28:41,261 --> 00:28:42,387 Yeah, we did. Nothing. 534 00:28:42,470 --> 00:28:45,223 We searched the student lounge, the closet where we found Featherhead. 535 00:28:45,306 --> 00:28:46,433 Second floor's clear. 536 00:28:46,891 --> 00:28:48,893 -So is the cafeteria. -And the library. 537 00:28:48,977 --> 00:28:51,229 I don't understand. The objective was simple. 538 00:28:51,312 --> 00:28:54,274 Return to school, find the chalices, finish the game. 539 00:28:54,357 --> 00:28:55,483 What aren't we seeing? 540 00:28:57,694 --> 00:28:58,945 Wait. Where's Penelope? 541 00:28:59,404 --> 00:29:00,822 [Penelope screaming] 542 00:29:09,164 --> 00:29:10,957 Penelope? What is it? 543 00:29:14,669 --> 00:29:16,421 [Hermione] What the hell does it mean? 544 00:29:16,504 --> 00:29:18,882 It's a prank, and we've been played. 545 00:29:19,174 --> 00:29:20,008 Or... 546 00:29:21,426 --> 00:29:23,553 it's just another iteration of the game... 547 00:29:24,929 --> 00:29:27,432 and what the Gargoyle King wanted all along. 548 00:29:27,515 --> 00:29:30,018 To distract us, and lure us away from-- 549 00:29:30,101 --> 00:29:32,061 -Our kids. -[keypad beeping] 550 00:29:35,523 --> 00:29:36,941 [cell phones ringing] 551 00:29:37,984 --> 00:29:38,985 Hold on. 552 00:29:39,986 --> 00:29:40,987 Hold on. 553 00:29:42,030 --> 00:29:43,782 -Mom? -Hey, Dad. 554 00:29:43,865 --> 00:29:46,826 -Josie, where are you? -Rehearsing with Archie. What's up? 555 00:29:46,910 --> 00:29:49,412 Lock the doors. Do not let anybody in the house. 556 00:29:49,496 --> 00:29:51,289 It's locked, Dad. What's wrong? 557 00:29:52,832 --> 00:29:54,000 [cell phones ringing] 558 00:29:56,878 --> 00:29:59,005 -Crap, it's my dad. -My mom's calling, too. 559 00:29:59,088 --> 00:30:00,673 Think he knows about the dealership? 560 00:30:02,759 --> 00:30:04,761 -Mom? -What's up, Dad? 561 00:30:07,972 --> 00:30:09,599 [cell phones ringing] 562 00:30:12,018 --> 00:30:13,770 -It's my dad. -It's my mom. 563 00:30:15,855 --> 00:30:17,440 -Hi, Mom. -Hello? 564 00:30:17,524 --> 00:30:18,775 -Jughead. -Where are you? 565 00:30:20,235 --> 00:30:21,736 [cell phone ringing] 566 00:30:23,238 --> 00:30:24,656 It's my hateful mother. 567 00:30:25,073 --> 00:30:27,909 -Why are you calling, Night Hag? -Just do what I say. 568 00:30:27,992 --> 00:30:29,160 Keep your bow close. 569 00:30:29,244 --> 00:30:31,746 -Josie's with Archie at Fred's. -Veronica's with Reggie. 570 00:30:32,330 --> 00:30:33,665 Kevin's not picking up. 571 00:30:33,748 --> 00:30:37,335 Cheryl, you don't know where the Keller boy is, do you? 572 00:30:38,878 --> 00:30:39,879 It's funny. 573 00:30:40,421 --> 00:30:42,549 Part of me thought this was never gonna happen. 574 00:30:43,299 --> 00:30:44,300 I'm glad it did. 575 00:30:49,848 --> 00:30:51,266 [metal clanking nearby] 576 00:30:52,725 --> 00:30:55,311 Betty, if that's you, I reserved the bunker tonight. 577 00:30:57,355 --> 00:30:58,189 Betty. 578 00:31:04,696 --> 00:31:07,699 What the hell is this? Who are you guys? What are you doing? 579 00:31:08,658 --> 00:31:09,617 Say something. 580 00:31:13,496 --> 00:31:14,414 No. Hey. 581 00:31:14,497 --> 00:31:15,373 Let go of me. 582 00:31:15,456 --> 00:31:17,500 -Oh, my God. No. -Get your hands off me. 583 00:31:17,584 --> 00:31:19,168 [Kevin] Oh, my God. Moose, no. 584 00:31:25,675 --> 00:31:26,676 Oh, my God. 585 00:31:30,096 --> 00:31:30,930 Oh, my God. 586 00:31:32,807 --> 00:31:33,808 What do you want? 587 00:31:36,019 --> 00:31:37,562 Please, just let us go. 588 00:31:39,814 --> 00:31:42,692 -They want us to flip for our fate. -We're not doing that. 589 00:31:42,775 --> 00:31:44,736 We're not playing your sick game, okay? 590 00:31:47,280 --> 00:31:48,823 If we don't, they'll kill us. 591 00:31:51,242 --> 00:31:52,076 I'll go first. 592 00:31:52,160 --> 00:31:53,411 -No, Kev-- -I'll go first. 593 00:31:55,455 --> 00:31:57,957 Is this what you want? Will this make you happy? 594 00:31:59,959 --> 00:32:01,419 [panting] 595 00:32:12,972 --> 00:32:14,223 [FP] Drop the weapons! 596 00:32:14,307 --> 00:32:15,850 [police sirens wailing] 597 00:32:16,601 --> 00:32:17,602 -Don't move. -Dad. 598 00:32:17,685 --> 00:32:18,853 -It's okay. -Don't move. 599 00:32:24,025 --> 00:32:25,985 They're from the RROTC? 600 00:32:26,235 --> 00:32:27,236 What? Why? 601 00:32:31,491 --> 00:32:32,325 Dad? 602 00:32:38,706 --> 00:32:40,458 [FP] Let's cut to the bone, Mason. 603 00:32:40,833 --> 00:32:42,210 Are you the Gargoyle King? 604 00:32:43,461 --> 00:32:46,005 There was no poison in those chalices. 605 00:32:46,381 --> 00:32:47,382 I was just... 606 00:32:48,800 --> 00:32:49,634 scaring them. 607 00:32:50,009 --> 00:32:50,843 Right. 608 00:32:50,927 --> 00:32:52,261 Scaring them straight. 609 00:32:54,138 --> 00:32:58,017 You set out to abduct and terrorize your own kid. 610 00:33:00,103 --> 00:33:02,105 How'd you talk your cadets into helping? 611 00:33:02,605 --> 00:33:03,815 I made it a quest. 612 00:33:04,691 --> 00:33:07,402 The Gargoyle King told them their brothers needed help. 613 00:33:07,860 --> 00:33:10,613 "When you are weak, I am weak." 614 00:33:10,697 --> 00:33:15,660 The RROTC was the same way when Tom Keller and I were in high school. 615 00:33:16,077 --> 00:33:18,913 Back then, us cadets did everything together. 616 00:33:18,996 --> 00:33:23,584 And no one was closer than me and my best friend, Tommy Keller. 617 00:33:24,585 --> 00:33:26,004 Until I tried to kiss him. 618 00:33:26,546 --> 00:33:27,380 Marcus. 619 00:33:27,463 --> 00:33:30,425 When my parents found out about my inclinations, 620 00:33:30,758 --> 00:33:33,469 they sent me to the Sisters to get help for my... 621 00:33:34,554 --> 00:33:36,305 weakness of character. 622 00:33:36,973 --> 00:33:38,891 That's where I first met the King, 623 00:33:39,225 --> 00:33:42,186 and where I started playing Gryphons and Gargoyles, 624 00:33:42,270 --> 00:33:46,441 which I later learned Tommy played, too, with his Midnight Club. 625 00:33:47,358 --> 00:33:50,361 The Sisters cured me of impure thoughts. 626 00:33:50,737 --> 00:33:52,238 I became strong, 627 00:33:52,613 --> 00:33:56,117 as I have been all these years. 628 00:33:58,786 --> 00:34:01,414 But then I heard Tom and Sierra were getting married, 629 00:34:01,497 --> 00:34:06,544 just as my own son, Moose, told me he was seeing Tom's boy. 630 00:34:07,795 --> 00:34:09,547 Who looks just like Tommy did... 631 00:34:11,090 --> 00:34:12,091 when I... 632 00:34:15,636 --> 00:34:19,098 You wanted to destroy what you couldn't have. 633 00:34:22,185 --> 00:34:24,771 The Sisters scared you with the Gargoyle King, 634 00:34:24,854 --> 00:34:26,689 so you thought you'd do the same... 635 00:34:28,107 --> 00:34:29,567 to Moose and Kevin. 636 00:34:32,779 --> 00:34:35,031 Man, the Sisters did a number on you. 637 00:34:39,786 --> 00:34:41,996 Tall Boy was using the costume to sell drugs. 638 00:34:42,371 --> 00:34:44,999 But Major Mason was using it to, what, scare his kid? 639 00:34:45,083 --> 00:34:48,503 We keep taking down Gargoyle Kings, and they keep popping up again. 640 00:34:48,586 --> 00:34:50,546 It's like playing Whack-a-Mole. 641 00:34:50,630 --> 00:34:52,006 But the true Gargoyle King, 642 00:34:52,089 --> 00:34:54,550 if there even is an Ur-King, is still at large. 643 00:34:54,967 --> 00:34:56,677 -[scoffs] -[Jellybelly] Daddy? 644 00:34:57,553 --> 00:34:58,554 -Jellybelly? -What? 645 00:35:02,558 --> 00:35:04,477 I'm sorry I was such a jerk last time. 646 00:35:04,560 --> 00:35:06,604 That's all right, sweetheart. It's okay. 647 00:35:07,897 --> 00:35:09,649 -Nice hat. -[Jellybelly] You, too. 648 00:35:11,109 --> 00:35:12,235 [Gladys] Hey, Jughead. 649 00:35:18,491 --> 00:35:19,408 Hey, FP. 650 00:35:19,909 --> 00:35:20,743 Hey. 651 00:35:20,827 --> 00:35:22,161 What are you guys doing here? 652 00:35:22,662 --> 00:35:25,706 I think what you meant to say is, "Welcome home." 653 00:35:26,874 --> 00:35:28,835 We're always happy to see you, Gladys. 654 00:35:29,585 --> 00:35:33,464 Just, uh, wish you had called, told us you were coming to visit. 655 00:35:33,548 --> 00:35:37,134 Visit? No, me and JB, we're here to stay a while. 656 00:35:44,475 --> 00:35:45,518 [Gladys laughing] 657 00:35:51,607 --> 00:35:54,068 In the end, our folks got the wedding they wanted. 658 00:35:54,610 --> 00:35:56,779 The four of us at Town Hall. 659 00:35:57,530 --> 00:35:59,907 They said it didn't feel right, having a party, 660 00:35:59,991 --> 00:36:01,951 after everything. 661 00:36:03,870 --> 00:36:04,912 So, what now? 662 00:36:05,454 --> 00:36:08,541 Well, after everything that Kevin and Moose just went through, 663 00:36:09,458 --> 00:36:13,421 not getting into Juilliard doesn't seem like such a big deal. 664 00:36:14,046 --> 00:36:15,047 Honestly, I... 665 00:36:16,132 --> 00:36:17,133 I don't know. 666 00:36:17,800 --> 00:36:19,135 Just take it day by day. 667 00:36:19,969 --> 00:36:21,345 That's what I'm doing, too. 668 00:36:22,388 --> 00:36:23,389 The bummer is, 669 00:36:23,472 --> 00:36:25,892 I was gonna suggest we sing together, Josie. 670 00:36:28,436 --> 00:36:29,437 So, why can't we? 671 00:36:32,857 --> 00:36:38,279 ♪ I always wanted to see the lights of Broadway ♪ 672 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:44,619 ♪ I always wanted To hear the traffic roar ♪ 673 00:36:45,369 --> 00:36:47,413 ♪ I always wanted to be a part ♪ 674 00:36:47,496 --> 00:36:50,750 ♪ Of New York City's great big heart ♪ 675 00:36:50,833 --> 00:36:52,418 ♪ And now I am ♪ 676 00:36:52,501 --> 00:36:55,880 ♪ I couldn't ask for more ♪ 677 00:36:57,048 --> 00:36:59,717 ♪ People like us We get through the day ♪ 678 00:36:59,800 --> 00:37:02,929 ♪ Surviving the city Way better than most ♪ 679 00:37:03,012 --> 00:37:05,890 ♪ We go through the motions From nightcap to nightcap ♪ 680 00:37:05,973 --> 00:37:09,101 ♪ Here but not here With the heart of a ghost ♪ 681 00:37:09,185 --> 00:37:12,188 ♪ People like us We meet up some night ♪ 682 00:37:12,271 --> 00:37:15,107 ♪ In a room full of strangers Who call themselves friends ♪ 683 00:37:15,191 --> 00:37:18,110 ♪ Feels like a dream But it's too hard to tell ♪ 684 00:37:18,194 --> 00:37:21,197 ♪ Where the dream begins And the real world ends ♪ 685 00:37:21,280 --> 00:37:25,660 ♪ [both] And where ♪ 686 00:37:26,035 --> 00:37:30,289 ♪ Where do we belong? ♪ 687 00:37:34,460 --> 00:37:36,754 I'm glad it was too late to cancel the cake. 688 00:37:37,129 --> 00:37:38,256 It's beautiful. 689 00:37:41,592 --> 00:37:42,635 You're beautiful. 690 00:37:44,220 --> 00:37:45,221 I love you, Sierra. 691 00:37:46,597 --> 00:37:47,848 I love you, Tommy. 692 00:37:49,225 --> 00:37:50,393 [Moose] I can't stay, Kev. 693 00:37:51,644 --> 00:37:52,478 I just... 694 00:37:52,895 --> 00:37:54,230 I came to tell you that... 695 00:37:55,147 --> 00:37:57,566 I'm, uh, moving to Glendale to stay with my aunt. 696 00:37:58,401 --> 00:38:02,113 Moose, your friends are here and I'm here, and you can live with any of us. 697 00:38:02,196 --> 00:38:03,030 Kevin. 698 00:38:03,489 --> 00:38:04,323 Hey. 699 00:38:06,117 --> 00:38:07,952 I can't live here. 700 00:38:09,870 --> 00:38:11,497 At least not for a little while. 701 00:38:27,179 --> 00:38:28,306 I'll miss you, Marmaduke. 702 00:38:29,307 --> 00:38:30,725 I'll miss you, Kevin Keller. 703 00:38:51,662 --> 00:38:53,956 It's so messed up, what Major Mason did. 704 00:38:54,040 --> 00:38:57,126 It was the Sisters' conversion therapy. It twisted his soul. 705 00:38:58,252 --> 00:39:01,297 Well, I'm glad we got you out of that hellhole when we did. 706 00:39:01,589 --> 00:39:03,966 I'll never forget the day you saved me, Tee-Tee. 707 00:39:04,258 --> 00:39:07,970 And since you've done so much for me, I wanted to do something for you. 708 00:39:08,637 --> 00:39:10,306 Call it step four. 709 00:39:15,061 --> 00:39:16,062 What's this? 710 00:39:17,063 --> 00:39:18,981 [Cheryl] A gang, if you want it. 711 00:39:19,065 --> 00:39:21,942 You said you were missing having the Serpents as a family. 712 00:39:22,026 --> 00:39:24,695 I found some other girls who were looking for support, 713 00:39:24,779 --> 00:39:25,780 or community, 714 00:39:25,863 --> 00:39:28,532 or just good old-fashioned fisticuffs. 715 00:39:28,949 --> 00:39:33,746 And I thought maybe we could start a new family. 716 00:39:38,459 --> 00:39:42,922 Cheryl, this is the most badass and romantic thing you've ever done. 717 00:39:44,715 --> 00:39:47,676 [clearing throat] Uh... Do we have a name yet? 718 00:39:48,094 --> 00:39:49,762 How about... 719 00:39:51,931 --> 00:39:53,933 the Pretty Poisons? 720 00:39:55,768 --> 00:39:57,770 Pretty by day, poison by night. 721 00:39:58,646 --> 00:39:59,647 I love it. 722 00:40:00,815 --> 00:40:02,942 -You said you have an update for me? -Yeah. 723 00:40:03,025 --> 00:40:04,151 But first... 724 00:40:04,860 --> 00:40:08,155 You could've told us that the secret buyer was Jughead's Mom. 725 00:40:09,615 --> 00:40:11,617 Wait. Gladys showed up? 726 00:40:13,035 --> 00:40:16,497 I assumed that she would've sent one of her deputies up from Toledo. 727 00:40:16,580 --> 00:40:17,415 Nope. 728 00:40:17,915 --> 00:40:19,250 And about Toledo, Mom? 729 00:40:20,543 --> 00:40:21,669 I've got news for you. 730 00:40:22,628 --> 00:40:25,339 I don't think Gladys is leaving anytime soon. 731 00:40:28,092 --> 00:40:31,929 Everything's going how you said, Mom. Dad's wrapped around my pinky. 732 00:40:32,888 --> 00:40:34,223 You're his weakness, baby. 733 00:40:35,766 --> 00:40:39,562 Which means we got the whole town, JB. 734 00:40:40,855 --> 00:40:42,481 Your old man's the sheriff. 735 00:40:43,107 --> 00:40:45,276 The mayor owes us serious cash. 736 00:40:45,359 --> 00:40:47,820 Hell, even her daughter's working for me now. 737 00:40:47,903 --> 00:40:48,904 Oh, yeah. 738 00:40:50,114 --> 00:40:52,408 We moved to the right place at the right time. 739 00:40:52,491 --> 00:40:53,492 I could feel it. 740 00:40:55,035 --> 00:40:58,164 ♪ Where ♪ 741 00:40:58,539 --> 00:41:02,126 ♪ Where do we belong? ♪ 742 00:41:09,008 --> 00:41:09,842 Archie. 743 00:41:12,428 --> 00:41:13,429 Can I kiss you? belong? ♪