1 00:00:01,000 --> 00:00:02,669 [narrator] Previously on Riverdale: 2 00:00:03,837 --> 00:00:05,130 I propose a truce. 3 00:00:05,213 --> 00:00:08,007 You don't make a move against me, I won't make a move against you. 4 00:00:08,091 --> 00:00:09,634 You can't fight your destiny. 5 00:00:09,718 --> 00:00:10,677 No. Don't! 6 00:00:10,760 --> 00:00:14,055 [Betty] The warden also called Archie a Red Paladin. 7 00:00:14,139 --> 00:00:17,100 -[Archie] They marked you for sacrifice. -[Ricky] I gave it to myself. 8 00:00:17,183 --> 00:00:18,810 [Archie] I let my guard down for a second. 9 00:00:18,893 --> 00:00:20,729 Maybe time to make this thing come to a head. 10 00:00:20,812 --> 00:00:23,314 Gotta take drastic action, boy. Words won't do it. 11 00:00:23,398 --> 00:00:25,567 I agree. Something that gives us purpose. 12 00:00:25,942 --> 00:00:29,279 Mobilizing that gang search for Archie's lost boy gave me the idea. 13 00:00:29,362 --> 00:00:32,198 We've come up with a plan, to deputize the Serpents. 14 00:00:32,282 --> 00:00:33,658 We're in escrow. I sold the house. 15 00:00:33,742 --> 00:00:36,077 -[Betty] To who? -[Alice] Some anonymous buyer. 16 00:00:36,161 --> 00:00:37,412 [smoke alarm beeping] 17 00:00:38,288 --> 00:00:39,247 My God. 18 00:00:39,330 --> 00:00:41,583 We'll figure out a payment plan for the rest. 19 00:00:41,666 --> 00:00:43,501 -Understood. -[Gladys] In exchange... 20 00:00:43,585 --> 00:00:45,503 -You lend me those wheels. -Not Bella. 21 00:00:45,587 --> 00:00:48,465 One more thing. Don't tell Jughead about our business. 22 00:00:48,548 --> 00:00:51,885 Everything's going how you said. Got Dad wrapped around my pinkie. 23 00:00:51,968 --> 00:00:54,429 We moved to the right place at the right time. 24 00:00:54,512 --> 00:00:56,514 I could feel it. Hmm. 25 00:00:58,433 --> 00:01:01,853 [Jughead] What exactly is the American Dream? 26 00:01:02,479 --> 00:01:05,315 For my dad, on the eve of his 50th birthday, 27 00:01:05,398 --> 00:01:06,816 the American dream was this: 28 00:01:07,275 --> 00:01:08,109 A father, 29 00:01:08,485 --> 00:01:09,319 a mother, 30 00:01:09,861 --> 00:01:10,695 son, 31 00:01:11,112 --> 00:01:11,946 a daughter, 32 00:01:12,405 --> 00:01:13,573 a loyal hound, 33 00:01:13,656 --> 00:01:14,908 food on the table. 34 00:01:14,991 --> 00:01:17,118 The only thing missing was... 35 00:01:17,202 --> 00:01:20,163 Eat up. Because when we're done, we're taking a little ride. 36 00:01:20,246 --> 00:01:21,247 Where to, Mom? 37 00:01:21,331 --> 00:01:23,750 Well, that's a surprise, JB. 38 00:01:23,833 --> 00:01:25,668 I think you're gonna like it. 39 00:01:25,752 --> 00:01:26,669 You, too, old man. 40 00:01:26,753 --> 00:01:28,046 Who you calling old? 41 00:01:28,129 --> 00:01:30,757 Aw, come here. You're all cockeyed. 42 00:01:31,007 --> 00:01:32,050 [Gladys chuckles] 43 00:01:43,186 --> 00:01:44,312 [Gladys laughing] 44 00:01:44,395 --> 00:01:48,191 -[Jughead] What are we doing here? -It's an early birthday gift for your dad. 45 00:01:48,274 --> 00:01:49,776 I mean, for all of us. 46 00:01:50,735 --> 00:01:52,153 Just closed on it a few days ago. 47 00:01:52,237 --> 00:01:53,488 -Gladys... -Mom... 48 00:01:54,364 --> 00:01:55,198 What? 49 00:01:57,784 --> 00:02:00,328 What the hell is Alice Cooper doing in my house? 50 00:02:02,038 --> 00:02:02,956 -FP? -Jug? 51 00:02:04,749 --> 00:02:06,167 Mrs. Jones. 52 00:02:07,919 --> 00:02:10,088 Are you the anonymous buyer? 53 00:02:11,131 --> 00:02:12,549 [FP] What the hell happened here? 54 00:02:13,424 --> 00:02:14,759 [Alice] Oh, uh... 55 00:02:14,843 --> 00:02:17,470 We had a minor mishap with a candle. 56 00:02:17,554 --> 00:02:20,890 Nothing that a fresh coat of paint or new set of curtains won't fix. 57 00:02:20,974 --> 00:02:22,016 I'm so confused. 58 00:02:22,100 --> 00:02:24,269 You sold our house to the Joneses? 59 00:02:24,352 --> 00:02:25,728 -Not to me. -Not to me. 60 00:02:25,812 --> 00:02:27,105 I bought it. 61 00:02:27,480 --> 00:02:29,149 I made an all-cash offer online. 62 00:02:29,232 --> 00:02:30,608 Mom, we can't move in here. 63 00:02:30,692 --> 00:02:33,278 -Why the hell not? -Because it's Betty's house. 64 00:02:34,571 --> 00:02:37,282 There's definitely been some sort of misunderstanding. 65 00:02:37,365 --> 00:02:40,535 I think we should all just walk away from this. 66 00:02:41,870 --> 00:02:43,288 That won't be necessary. 67 00:02:43,371 --> 00:02:45,331 -Not as far as I'm concerned. -Mom. 68 00:02:45,415 --> 00:02:48,751 This house is my past. I just want to be done with it. 69 00:02:51,588 --> 00:02:54,966 -We're obviously not going to move in. -How much you wanna bet? 70 00:02:55,174 --> 00:02:58,386 My mom wants to sell it, your mom wants to buy it. It's done. 71 00:02:59,137 --> 00:03:00,555 Well, if that is the case... 72 00:03:01,347 --> 00:03:05,185 one good thing is that you could just stay in your room. Live with us. 73 00:03:07,979 --> 00:03:10,148 I don't know, Jug. 74 00:03:10,231 --> 00:03:13,776 Living with your family, when I don't even know your mom that well. 75 00:03:13,860 --> 00:03:14,944 What were you gonna do? 76 00:03:15,904 --> 00:03:17,197 Crash at Vee's, 77 00:03:17,280 --> 00:03:19,490 which I think I should still do 78 00:03:19,574 --> 00:03:21,826 until I figure things out. 79 00:03:21,910 --> 00:03:23,912 -Is that okay? -Yeah. Of course. 80 00:03:25,663 --> 00:03:27,624 Still up for breakfast with the Marked Man? 81 00:03:30,418 --> 00:03:31,252 Yeah. 82 00:03:31,586 --> 00:03:33,880 Here's the deal, Archie. I checked with my dad, 83 00:03:33,963 --> 00:03:36,591 who pulled all the files on Warden Norton after he committed suicide. 84 00:03:36,674 --> 00:03:39,093 They cleared out his office, and they found this. 85 00:03:41,221 --> 00:03:42,221 A Quest Card. 86 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:45,558 "Kill the Red Paladin." Like the one Ricky had. 87 00:03:45,642 --> 00:03:47,810 These two cards are identical. 88 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:49,854 Has the same design, same card stock. 89 00:03:49,938 --> 00:03:52,148 To me that indicates that someone printed out 90 00:03:52,232 --> 00:03:55,360 multiple "Kill the Red Paladin" cards, put them out into the world. 91 00:03:56,361 --> 00:03:58,112 [Betty] We need to find out who. 92 00:03:59,238 --> 00:04:00,531 I know where to start. 93 00:04:00,615 --> 00:04:02,242 [Cheryl] So, what do you think? 94 00:04:02,325 --> 00:04:04,160 Perfect for Quebec, n'est-ce pas? 95 00:04:04,244 --> 00:04:06,955 I don't understand. Who's going to Quebec? 96 00:04:07,038 --> 00:04:10,124 I thought, since you've been working so hard with the Pretty Poisons, 97 00:04:10,208 --> 00:04:12,752 it might be good for us to get away together, 98 00:04:12,835 --> 00:04:16,255 so, I booked us a spring break ski trip to Mont Blanc. 99 00:04:16,798 --> 00:04:20,385 Me and the Pretty Poisons were planning on a road trip to Sugar Lake. 100 00:04:21,344 --> 00:04:22,178 Fine. 101 00:04:22,887 --> 00:04:25,890 We don't have to go to the mountains, or anywhere, ever. 102 00:04:25,974 --> 00:04:28,184 -I'm not saying that, Cheryl. Look-- -[cell phone beeps] 103 00:04:28,810 --> 00:04:32,772 Shoot. Sorry, I'm running late for work. Can we talk about this later? 104 00:04:38,695 --> 00:04:41,698 Archie. Long time. How have you been? 105 00:04:41,781 --> 00:04:43,783 I was doing pretty good, Mr. Lodge. 106 00:04:44,492 --> 00:04:46,661 Until a homeless kid stabbed me in my house. 107 00:04:47,412 --> 00:04:48,788 Did this person break in? 108 00:04:48,871 --> 00:04:49,706 No. 109 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:53,459 But he did have one of these. 110 00:04:56,379 --> 00:04:57,255 You recognize it? 111 00:05:00,008 --> 00:05:00,842 I, um... 112 00:05:02,010 --> 00:05:03,177 You started that quest. 113 00:05:04,345 --> 00:05:07,015 "Kill the Red Paladin." With Warden Norton. 114 00:05:07,390 --> 00:05:11,227 And Tall Boy, when he was working for you, referred to me as the Red Paladin. 115 00:05:11,311 --> 00:05:14,564 Even if he did, Archie, it's all in the past. We have a truce. 116 00:05:14,647 --> 00:05:17,150 Did you give a Quest Card to Warden Norton? 117 00:05:20,737 --> 00:05:22,530 -Yes. -Did you give out any others? 118 00:05:24,198 --> 00:05:25,033 I... 119 00:05:25,658 --> 00:05:28,494 I printed out an even dozen of these Quest Cards. 120 00:05:28,911 --> 00:05:31,039 I gave three to Norton and nine to Tall Boy 121 00:05:31,122 --> 00:05:34,000 to distribute amongst the more... 122 00:05:35,668 --> 00:05:36,669 fanatical players. 123 00:05:36,753 --> 00:05:38,421 Well, truce or no truce, 124 00:05:38,504 --> 00:05:41,049 the clock you wound up is still running, Mr. Lodge. 125 00:05:41,132 --> 00:05:44,052 There's other players out there, waiting to kill me, 126 00:05:44,344 --> 00:05:45,845 that I now need to track down. 127 00:05:47,847 --> 00:05:50,600 Right. I might be able to help you with that. 128 00:05:51,184 --> 00:05:53,269 While I briefly distributed Fizzle Rocks, 129 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:56,397 my soldiers like Tall Boy would make drop-offs and pick-ups 130 00:05:56,481 --> 00:05:59,108 to various hotspots around town. 131 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:00,735 -Hotspots? -Yes. 132 00:06:00,818 --> 00:06:03,821 Where like-minded individuals would gather to do Fizzle Rocks 133 00:06:03,905 --> 00:06:05,990 and play Gryphons and Gargoyles. 134 00:06:06,616 --> 00:06:10,370 Here's a list of the locations. Players you're looking for might be there. 135 00:06:19,670 --> 00:06:22,340 Hey, Red Hot, what's in the basket? 136 00:06:23,174 --> 00:06:25,301 Freshly baked cherry scones for my Tee-Tee. 137 00:06:25,385 --> 00:06:29,055 Gesture of goodwill after a disagreement. Where's she stationed tonight? 138 00:06:31,015 --> 00:06:32,725 You'll see her downstairs. 139 00:06:38,356 --> 00:06:41,067 -♪ Call your girlfriend ♪ -♪ Call your girlfriend ♪ 140 00:06:41,859 --> 00:06:45,279 -♪ It's time you had the talk ♪ -♪ It's time you had the talk ♪ 141 00:06:46,030 --> 00:06:48,658 -♪ Give your reasons ♪ -♪ Give your reasons ♪ 142 00:06:49,450 --> 00:06:52,954 -♪ Say it's not her fault ♪ -♪ Say it's not her fault ♪ 143 00:06:53,538 --> 00:07:00,169 -♪ But you just met somebody new ♪ -♪ But you just met somebody new ♪ 144 00:07:00,253 --> 00:07:03,089 ♪ Don't you tell her How I give you something ♪ 145 00:07:03,172 --> 00:07:06,968 ♪ That you never even knew you missed ♪ 146 00:07:07,718 --> 00:07:11,097 I swear I didn't know Gladys was even looking at real estate. 147 00:07:11,931 --> 00:07:16,352 [sighs] Listen, FP, I want you to know, that house means nothing to me. 148 00:07:19,438 --> 00:07:21,774 Wish I could say the same about you and Gladys. 149 00:07:26,195 --> 00:07:27,321 Alice, uh... 150 00:07:30,116 --> 00:07:32,368 She and I, we're still married. 151 00:07:32,994 --> 00:07:33,953 Yeah. 152 00:07:34,036 --> 00:07:36,956 Gladys left you and Jughead. Don't forget that. 153 00:07:37,039 --> 00:07:38,124 That was my fault. 154 00:07:39,083 --> 00:07:42,420 I was a no-good husband, a rotten father. 155 00:07:43,045 --> 00:07:44,464 Do you love her, FP? 156 00:07:47,049 --> 00:07:48,885 She's the mother of my children. 157 00:07:53,222 --> 00:07:54,056 And me? 158 00:07:56,142 --> 00:07:57,143 Do you love me? 159 00:08:00,897 --> 00:08:02,023 It doesn't matter now. 160 00:08:03,316 --> 00:08:04,150 It's over. 161 00:08:07,278 --> 00:08:08,362 I'm sorry. 162 00:08:11,782 --> 00:08:14,827 Ronnie, can we talk business? 163 00:08:15,661 --> 00:08:18,456 Always. What's up? 164 00:08:19,624 --> 00:08:21,626 I've invested a lot of time here. 165 00:08:22,418 --> 00:08:24,754 Being a bartender, a bouncer, 166 00:08:24,837 --> 00:08:27,882 a delivery man, pit boss, you name it. 167 00:08:27,965 --> 00:08:30,009 I've also made sacrifices. 168 00:08:30,092 --> 00:08:31,552 Like giving my car to Gladys. 169 00:08:31,969 --> 00:08:33,930 So, I've been thinking, 170 00:08:34,430 --> 00:08:36,098 I wanna be your business partner. 171 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:42,730 Reggie... 172 00:08:44,148 --> 00:08:49,445 you have been nothing but helpful and dedicated. 173 00:08:49,987 --> 00:08:53,282 But I still owe a hefty debt to my father and Gladys. 174 00:08:54,492 --> 00:08:59,997 It just wouldn't be wise for me to begin another partnership right now. 175 00:09:00,081 --> 00:09:02,416 Veronica, I know what I'm worth. 176 00:09:03,918 --> 00:09:05,002 You should know, too. 177 00:09:05,086 --> 00:09:05,920 Believe me... 178 00:09:07,338 --> 00:09:08,172 I do. 179 00:09:09,590 --> 00:09:11,384 But to quote my abuelita, 180 00:09:11,926 --> 00:09:15,263 no one walks on water in my place... 181 00:09:17,682 --> 00:09:18,683 except me. 182 00:09:24,021 --> 00:09:26,065 [Jughead] Can I ask you about buying the Cooper house? 183 00:09:26,148 --> 00:09:28,025 Sure. What about it? 184 00:09:28,651 --> 00:09:29,610 [sighs] 185 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:33,739 Seems awfully convenient, doesn't it? That particular house. 186 00:09:34,282 --> 00:09:35,825 Also seems pretty permanent. 187 00:09:35,908 --> 00:09:40,037 Yeah, I've been looking at real estate in Riverdale for a while now. 188 00:09:40,121 --> 00:09:43,207 -Where'd you get that money? -I sold the chop shop in Toledo. 189 00:09:44,875 --> 00:09:46,252 Is there a problem, Jug? 190 00:09:46,335 --> 00:09:47,169 No. 191 00:09:49,338 --> 00:09:51,465 Just since you've been back, you've made... 192 00:09:51,841 --> 00:09:53,843 what some people would call shady moves. 193 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:57,096 Buying the Cooper house, foisting the Gargoyles on me. 194 00:09:57,179 --> 00:10:00,766 I'm sorry. Why are you so suspicious of me all of a sudden? 195 00:10:00,850 --> 00:10:04,186 We haven't had a single conversation since you've been back. 196 00:10:04,270 --> 00:10:07,189 I don't know what your plan is, what you're doing here. 197 00:10:09,066 --> 00:10:12,820 It did me good, to see you and your dad in Toledo. 198 00:10:14,864 --> 00:10:17,825 It reminded me of what I'd been missing. 199 00:10:19,410 --> 00:10:21,120 The entire family together. 200 00:10:21,537 --> 00:10:25,333 As for what I'm gonna do here, I'm gonna get Jellybean in school... 201 00:10:27,251 --> 00:10:29,920 find myself a job, maybe at a garage. 202 00:10:30,421 --> 00:10:31,839 How's that all sound to you? 203 00:10:33,049 --> 00:10:34,133 Sounds good. 204 00:10:36,385 --> 00:10:37,219 Is it true? 205 00:10:37,303 --> 00:10:39,180 [laughs] Oh, Jughead. 206 00:10:40,723 --> 00:10:44,518 Look, your dad has got a sweet gig now. 207 00:10:45,019 --> 00:10:47,438 We've got a house with rooms for everyone. 208 00:10:48,064 --> 00:10:50,149 I'm looking at this thing like a do-over. 209 00:10:50,232 --> 00:10:52,026 A chance to be a real family. 210 00:10:53,486 --> 00:10:54,945 That's all I want. 211 00:10:59,033 --> 00:11:01,535 Oh, no, that's not true. There is one more thing. 212 00:11:01,619 --> 00:11:03,496 It's, uh, your dad's 50th, 213 00:11:04,121 --> 00:11:07,249 and I've decided to throw him a little soiree at the speakeasy. 214 00:11:07,333 --> 00:11:11,837 And I would really like it if you gave the birthday speech. 215 00:11:11,921 --> 00:11:14,882 You're the writer in the family. What do you say? 216 00:11:17,927 --> 00:11:20,137 -Yeah. Okay, I'll do it. -[chuckles] 217 00:11:35,403 --> 00:11:38,698 Today, the Serpents start a new chapter. 218 00:11:40,199 --> 00:11:43,703 You're no longer outlaws. You're law-keepers. 219 00:11:44,078 --> 00:11:46,330 Which is why I've got Tom Keller here to help. 220 00:11:46,414 --> 00:11:49,375 He is the best damn sheriff Riverdale has ever had. 221 00:11:49,667 --> 00:11:52,378 [Keller] Thanks, FP. That's quite an introduction. Um... 222 00:11:52,461 --> 00:11:55,589 What we'll do over the next few months will be like basic training. 223 00:11:55,673 --> 00:12:00,219 Each junior deputy will be paired with an officer who will then mentor them. 224 00:12:00,302 --> 00:12:02,596 Jughead, boy, you're riding with me. 225 00:12:11,272 --> 00:12:13,149 Did you ever think in a million years that at 50 226 00:12:13,232 --> 00:12:15,568 you'd be sitting in the driver's seat of a sheriff's cruiser? 227 00:12:16,193 --> 00:12:18,654 I never even imagined I'd make it to 50. 228 00:12:18,738 --> 00:12:20,698 Figured that was my expiration date. 229 00:12:21,824 --> 00:12:23,409 What'd you think was gonna happen? 230 00:12:25,745 --> 00:12:28,873 Get myself killed or drink myself to death like my old man. 231 00:12:28,956 --> 00:12:32,543 In a way, I'm, uh, just happy to be here. 232 00:12:33,210 --> 00:12:34,503 Happy to be alive. 233 00:12:37,465 --> 00:12:39,258 What are you most proud of? 234 00:12:40,092 --> 00:12:41,135 You. 235 00:12:41,218 --> 00:12:42,636 And your sister. I'm, uh... 236 00:12:44,180 --> 00:12:45,222 proud of you both. 237 00:12:49,643 --> 00:12:51,437 So, we're really doing this? 238 00:12:51,520 --> 00:12:54,148 Moving to the Northside, into the Cooper house. 239 00:12:55,649 --> 00:12:57,943 It's like a Norman Rockwell painting with leather jackets. 240 00:12:58,027 --> 00:13:00,196 You know, you and Jellybean deserve it. 241 00:13:00,279 --> 00:13:01,822 And for the first time ever, 242 00:13:01,906 --> 00:13:04,533 I'm in a place where I can provide for my kids. 243 00:13:04,617 --> 00:13:07,411 Put a real roof over your head, food in your mouths. 244 00:13:07,953 --> 00:13:08,788 Damn. 245 00:13:09,997 --> 00:13:11,832 It took me 50 years to get here. 246 00:13:14,418 --> 00:13:17,630 [man over radio] We've got a 10-23 at the Chock-lit Shoppe. Out. 247 00:13:18,714 --> 00:13:19,715 Ten-four. On my way. 248 00:13:20,508 --> 00:13:22,009 The hell is a 10-23? 249 00:13:22,092 --> 00:13:23,260 [siren wailing] 250 00:13:23,344 --> 00:13:24,553 [tires screeching] 251 00:13:29,517 --> 00:13:31,143 Hey, Pop, what's going on? 252 00:13:32,061 --> 00:13:36,357 Some Fizzle Rocks junkie spazzed out and threw hot coffee all over Delores, 253 00:13:36,440 --> 00:13:37,650 then ran out of here. 254 00:13:37,733 --> 00:13:41,028 I thought Fizzle Rocks were gone. This candy epidemic was over. 255 00:13:41,487 --> 00:13:43,072 [FP] I heard rumblings, rumors, 256 00:13:43,155 --> 00:13:45,574 that someone's looking to reopen the candy store. 257 00:13:51,497 --> 00:13:52,456 I wonder who. 258 00:13:54,792 --> 00:13:56,001 That's a good question. 259 00:14:05,594 --> 00:14:08,514 Nana Rose, you haven't seen Toni, have you? 260 00:14:08,597 --> 00:14:11,892 Not since she gave me an envelope of money. 261 00:14:11,976 --> 00:14:13,853 Come again? Money for what? 262 00:14:15,521 --> 00:14:18,065 I believe she called it... 263 00:14:18,816 --> 00:14:19,775 rent. 264 00:14:20,401 --> 00:14:21,235 Fascinating. 265 00:14:23,195 --> 00:14:25,489 [Veronica] I've been thinking about our conversation. 266 00:14:27,825 --> 00:14:28,659 What's this? 267 00:14:28,742 --> 00:14:32,454 It's what I consider to be a good, fair starting salary for you. 268 00:14:32,538 --> 00:14:34,748 So, I'm just a hired hand to you, Ronnie? 269 00:14:34,832 --> 00:14:37,501 You think I'm busting my ass to make minimum wage? 270 00:14:37,585 --> 00:14:40,045 That's more than minimum wage, Reggie. 271 00:14:40,129 --> 00:14:41,797 Enough to buy a clean conscience? 272 00:14:45,467 --> 00:14:46,468 You know what? 273 00:14:47,219 --> 00:14:49,430 Why don't you take the rest of the night off, 274 00:14:49,680 --> 00:14:52,266 clear your head, and recalibrate your attitude? 275 00:14:52,641 --> 00:14:53,475 Yeah. 276 00:14:54,935 --> 00:14:55,895 That's a good call. 277 00:14:59,398 --> 00:15:01,275 -[Jughead] And you believe Hiram? -[Archie] I do. 278 00:15:01,358 --> 00:15:03,027 He says he gave out 12 Quest Cards. 279 00:15:03,110 --> 00:15:05,112 Well, he's nothing if not thorough. 280 00:15:05,195 --> 00:15:08,782 Okay, so, that means there could be as many as 10 cards still in play, 281 00:15:08,866 --> 00:15:11,368 and that means we need to figure out how to track them 282 00:15:11,452 --> 00:15:13,704 and whoever's holding them down. 283 00:15:13,787 --> 00:15:16,749 Mr. Lodge gave me a list of places his dealers used to go, 284 00:15:16,832 --> 00:15:18,375 where G&G players congregate. 285 00:15:18,459 --> 00:15:20,794 "Suds Laundromat, Innuendo..." 286 00:15:21,545 --> 00:15:22,755 These places are nearby. 287 00:15:22,838 --> 00:15:25,507 Let's check them out. Start with the comic book shop. 288 00:15:25,591 --> 00:15:28,218 See if we can tap into Riverdale's gaming network. 289 00:15:28,302 --> 00:15:30,930 And so continues our nerdiest mystery yet. 290 00:15:35,893 --> 00:15:37,645 [man] Princess Faye, it's your roll. 291 00:15:37,728 --> 00:15:40,689 But you're down five hit points, and the Hellhounds are gaining on-- 292 00:15:42,024 --> 00:15:44,818 You're not allowed back here. This is a sacred space. 293 00:15:44,902 --> 00:15:47,905 Sheath your sword, Game Master. Just here to ask questions. 294 00:15:47,988 --> 00:15:51,325 Sorry to interrupt your game, but, uh, we're here because of this. 295 00:15:51,950 --> 00:15:53,327 -Do you recognize it? -Yes. 296 00:15:54,370 --> 00:15:57,623 And we know who you are. That quest is in play here. 297 00:15:57,706 --> 00:15:59,124 Well, take your shot, then. 298 00:15:59,208 --> 00:16:01,418 -Who gave it to you? -The King. 299 00:16:01,502 --> 00:16:04,838 The Gargoyle King came here? The back room of a comic book store? 300 00:16:04,922 --> 00:16:07,508 One of his disciples delivered the Quest Card for him. 301 00:16:08,258 --> 00:16:09,259 He wore a mask. 302 00:16:09,343 --> 00:16:10,427 Didn't say much. 303 00:16:10,511 --> 00:16:12,012 Was he delivering Fizzle Rocks? 304 00:16:13,847 --> 00:16:15,349 Who has the card? One of you? 305 00:16:15,432 --> 00:16:16,350 No one in this room. 306 00:16:16,433 --> 00:16:20,104 Whoever does, why haven't they made a play against the Red Paladin yet? 307 00:16:20,187 --> 00:16:22,731 The Red Paladin is an advanced quest. 308 00:16:22,815 --> 00:16:25,359 It takes time to adequately prepare for it. 309 00:16:25,442 --> 00:16:26,568 But they'll act on it. 310 00:16:26,652 --> 00:16:30,114 And sooner or later, they'll come for you, Red Paladin. 311 00:16:33,409 --> 00:16:36,120 How are things with you and Jughead now that his mom's back? 312 00:16:36,495 --> 00:16:37,371 Good. 313 00:16:38,247 --> 00:16:41,917 He told me I could stay in the house with them, in my old room, 314 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:45,129 which feels just weird to me. 315 00:16:45,212 --> 00:16:48,298 But I mean, I guess I'd get to know his mom and sister better. 316 00:16:48,382 --> 00:16:49,216 Why do you ask? 317 00:16:50,467 --> 00:16:53,554 Betty, there's something I need to tell you about Mrs. Jones. 318 00:16:53,637 --> 00:16:54,471 What? 319 00:16:54,680 --> 00:16:56,473 She swore me to secrecy, but... 320 00:16:57,850 --> 00:17:00,811 I can't have you caught up in this, not even by association. 321 00:17:00,894 --> 00:17:02,146 Caught up in what, Vee? 322 00:17:03,272 --> 00:17:06,984 I have insider information that Gladys Jones 323 00:17:07,526 --> 00:17:10,738 is taking over the drug trade in Riverdale. 324 00:17:12,031 --> 00:17:15,159 What, like Fizzle Rocks? I thought all that stuff was gone now. 325 00:17:15,242 --> 00:17:16,243 It was. 326 00:17:16,660 --> 00:17:20,289 But like Gloria Swanson, it's getting ready for a comeback. 327 00:17:20,372 --> 00:17:23,375 With Gladys leading the charge, instead of my father. 328 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:25,878 Vee, you need to tell me everything. 329 00:17:29,423 --> 00:17:31,675 And then I have to tell Jughead. 330 00:17:42,436 --> 00:17:43,520 It's a weird feeling. 331 00:17:44,605 --> 00:17:47,483 Knowing there are all these strangers who wanna kill me. 332 00:17:47,566 --> 00:17:50,235 It's the game. It makes people crazy. 333 00:17:50,319 --> 00:17:54,072 As a matter of fact, those hardcore gamers are so obsessive, 334 00:17:54,281 --> 00:17:56,950 any message from the Gargoyle King, they take as gospel. 335 00:17:57,034 --> 00:17:58,285 Maybe we can harness it. 336 00:17:58,368 --> 00:18:00,079 Like when I became Gryphon Queen. 337 00:18:00,162 --> 00:18:02,915 We know that the only way to complete Hiram's quest 338 00:18:02,998 --> 00:18:04,374 is to kill the Red Paladin. 339 00:18:04,958 --> 00:18:08,670 But who says the Gargoyle King can't add to his own quest, 340 00:18:08,754 --> 00:18:10,089 offer a different outcome? 341 00:18:12,674 --> 00:18:15,636 You guys remember in elementary school, when it was snowing, 342 00:18:15,719 --> 00:18:18,097 we played that game King of the Mountain? 343 00:18:18,180 --> 00:18:19,014 Yeah, kind of. 344 00:18:19,098 --> 00:18:20,015 Not really, no. 345 00:18:20,099 --> 00:18:23,352 [Jughead] You won every time, Archie, so we can play to your strengths. 346 00:18:23,435 --> 00:18:25,479 I'll write an addendum to the quest 347 00:18:25,562 --> 00:18:29,149 that says the Red Paladin will defend his mountaintop for 12 hours, 348 00:18:29,233 --> 00:18:30,067 dusk till dawn. 349 00:18:30,150 --> 00:18:32,486 Anyone that has the "Kill the Red Paladin" card 350 00:18:32,569 --> 00:18:33,612 can try and take you down. 351 00:18:33,695 --> 00:18:35,531 If they don't by the time the challenge ends, 352 00:18:35,614 --> 00:18:36,907 your mark of sacrifice is lifted. 353 00:18:36,990 --> 00:18:38,158 -Let's do it. -[Betty] Okay. 354 00:18:38,242 --> 00:18:40,536 Well, if we're gonna do that, no weapons. 355 00:18:40,619 --> 00:18:42,037 Hand-to-hand combat only. 356 00:18:42,120 --> 00:18:43,914 Only one challenger at a time. 357 00:18:43,997 --> 00:18:46,250 Perfect. But we're still gonna need a space. 358 00:18:46,333 --> 00:18:48,502 A mountaintop to increase your chances of winning. 359 00:18:48,585 --> 00:18:50,671 I know someone who can help provide that. 360 00:18:51,296 --> 00:18:52,673 Get writing. I'll call you. 361 00:18:58,637 --> 00:18:59,596 We'll watch over him. 362 00:18:59,847 --> 00:19:02,891 I know it's risky, but it's better to see them coming, right? 363 00:19:05,227 --> 00:19:06,061 Right. 364 00:19:07,062 --> 00:19:08,522 It's better to see it coming. 365 00:19:17,322 --> 00:19:18,240 [sighs] 366 00:19:18,532 --> 00:19:20,033 I heard from someone... 367 00:19:21,076 --> 00:19:22,077 a source, 368 00:19:22,161 --> 00:19:26,290 that Fizzle Rocks may be coming back into Riverdale. 369 00:19:26,373 --> 00:19:28,667 Yeah, my money's on it being Hiram again. 370 00:19:28,750 --> 00:19:33,380 Actually, my source says your mom is stepping in. 371 00:19:37,634 --> 00:19:38,468 Jug... 372 00:19:41,179 --> 00:19:42,222 Who's your source? 373 00:19:42,306 --> 00:19:43,640 I can't reveal that. 374 00:19:43,724 --> 00:19:46,435 But I would not tell you this if I didn't believe them. 375 00:19:46,518 --> 00:19:47,561 They're trustworthy. 376 00:19:50,522 --> 00:19:51,356 Okay. 377 00:19:53,150 --> 00:19:54,735 -I'll look into it. -What? 378 00:19:54,818 --> 00:19:56,445 -Let me help you. -No. 379 00:19:58,322 --> 00:19:59,948 Thank you for telling me, Betty. 380 00:20:00,866 --> 00:20:02,367 But let me do this on my own. 381 00:20:02,451 --> 00:20:06,079 Plus we have Archie's quest to finish. I'll tell you if I find anything. 382 00:20:09,333 --> 00:20:10,834 [Archie] I have a request. 383 00:20:10,918 --> 00:20:13,629 I need somewhere to host and end my Red Paladin challenge. 384 00:20:14,546 --> 00:20:15,464 Your what now? 385 00:20:17,633 --> 00:20:19,760 I'm calling in everyone who has one of your Quest Cards. 386 00:20:19,843 --> 00:20:22,012 And since you got me into this mess, 387 00:20:22,095 --> 00:20:24,389 I figured you'd help find an appropriate spot. 388 00:20:28,644 --> 00:20:29,645 As a matter of fact, 389 00:20:30,312 --> 00:20:33,982 I recently acquired a city block near Sweetwater Docks, 390 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:36,401 where there are various shuttered businesses, 391 00:20:36,944 --> 00:20:40,280 including a hole-in-the-wall boxing gym. 392 00:20:40,364 --> 00:20:42,741 Right now, it's just sitting there. 393 00:20:44,076 --> 00:20:45,327 You're welcome to use it. 394 00:20:49,873 --> 00:20:50,958 Thank you, Mr. Lodge. 395 00:21:12,562 --> 00:21:13,939 [cell phone buzzing] 396 00:21:15,774 --> 00:21:16,984 Arch, any luck? 397 00:21:17,067 --> 00:21:20,362 Found a place for the mountaintop. An old boxing gym by the docks. 398 00:21:20,445 --> 00:21:23,949 I'll add it to the new quest, have the guys distribute it how Hiram did. 399 00:21:24,032 --> 00:21:25,450 Awesome. See you at dusk? 400 00:21:25,534 --> 00:21:26,535 See you at dusk. 401 00:21:29,705 --> 00:21:31,873 Sweet Pea, Fangs, go to the old comic shop. 402 00:21:31,957 --> 00:21:34,459 Old Deuteronomy and Weasel, you'll hit Innuendo. 403 00:21:34,543 --> 00:21:36,461 Termite and Jinx, All About the Glaze. 404 00:21:36,545 --> 00:21:39,589 We need to canvass all of Hiram's hotspots if we're gonna get the word out fast. 405 00:21:39,673 --> 00:21:41,216 -What about these masks? -Wear them. 406 00:21:41,675 --> 00:21:44,219 Remember, the goal is to try and convince them 407 00:21:44,303 --> 00:21:46,930 that this quest came directly from the Gargoyle King. 408 00:21:47,014 --> 00:21:48,348 We're on it. 409 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:50,017 And there's one more thing. 410 00:21:51,018 --> 00:21:52,269 It's kind of personal. 411 00:21:52,352 --> 00:21:53,937 These aren't just gaming hotspots. 412 00:21:54,021 --> 00:21:55,897 They were hubs for Hiram's Fizzle Rock trade. 413 00:21:56,398 --> 00:21:57,441 I've heard rumor 414 00:21:57,524 --> 00:21:59,735 that a new player is moving in to restart it. 415 00:21:59,818 --> 00:22:03,071 I want you guys to suss any information that you can, discreetly. 416 00:22:03,947 --> 00:22:07,117 And if you find anything, I want you to come to me, and only me. 417 00:22:08,660 --> 00:22:09,703 Okay? 418 00:22:10,287 --> 00:22:11,621 -Let's go. -Yeah. 419 00:22:18,045 --> 00:22:19,546 Reggie, what is going on? 420 00:22:19,629 --> 00:22:23,675 Your bozo boy-toy here thought it wise to try to steal his car back 421 00:22:23,759 --> 00:22:25,302 before we settled our account. 422 00:22:26,094 --> 00:22:27,054 Not smart. 423 00:22:27,137 --> 00:22:31,308 Mrs. Jones, perhaps I can make it up to you in some way. 424 00:22:31,892 --> 00:22:33,226 How are you gonna do that? 425 00:22:34,770 --> 00:22:38,940 Your husband's 50th at La Bonne Nuit. Let me cover the expenses for that. 426 00:22:40,901 --> 00:22:44,279 Done. But keep your arm candy off my damn property. 427 00:23:03,673 --> 00:23:06,593 How could you have done something so reckless? 428 00:23:06,676 --> 00:23:10,138 You know we're this close to paying off our debt to her and my father. 429 00:23:10,222 --> 00:23:11,848 -I'm sorry. -You're sorry? 430 00:23:13,058 --> 00:23:14,976 Reggie, this is how wars start. 431 00:23:15,060 --> 00:23:17,270 Damn it, Veronica, I gave you everything. 432 00:23:17,354 --> 00:23:20,107 I wanted to get my damn car back, at least. 433 00:23:28,824 --> 00:23:29,991 [chattering] 434 00:23:30,408 --> 00:23:33,036 [pop music playing on speakers] 435 00:23:33,120 --> 00:23:35,122 ♪ We're young and on fire ♪ 436 00:23:36,206 --> 00:23:38,125 ♪ We're never gonna die ♪ 437 00:23:38,834 --> 00:23:40,502 ♪ They can't stop us ♪ 438 00:23:41,419 --> 00:23:43,547 ♪ Don't let them stop us ♪ 439 00:23:45,382 --> 00:23:46,216 Cheryl. 440 00:23:46,883 --> 00:23:49,094 What are you doing here? I'm working. 441 00:23:49,177 --> 00:23:51,638 I'm not here for you. I was in the mood to gamble. 442 00:23:51,721 --> 00:23:53,598 So, no ulterior motives, then? 443 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:54,933 Only to win, of course. 444 00:23:55,392 --> 00:23:58,145 Now be a doll and fetch me a Bellini, why don't you? 445 00:24:03,900 --> 00:24:05,277 [music continues] 446 00:24:07,070 --> 00:24:09,781 ♪ Baby, it's all for the taking ♪ 447 00:24:11,491 --> 00:24:12,909 ♪ Taking ♪ 448 00:24:14,661 --> 00:24:17,789 ♪ And we're back to let you know ♪ 449 00:24:17,998 --> 00:24:20,667 ♪ The city's painted gold ♪ 450 00:24:20,750 --> 00:24:23,628 ♪ The confetti's all been thrown ♪ 451 00:24:23,712 --> 00:24:26,965 ♪ So be ready when we get up ♪ 452 00:24:28,008 --> 00:24:31,094 Maybe we didn't allow enough time for word to get around. 453 00:24:32,345 --> 00:24:35,182 Maybe they didn't believe it actually came from the... 454 00:24:36,892 --> 00:24:38,810 [Berserker] I'm here for the Red Paladin. 455 00:24:44,274 --> 00:24:45,317 Arch. 456 00:24:47,110 --> 00:24:48,111 [Jughead] Well... 457 00:24:48,904 --> 00:24:50,447 guess the word got around. 458 00:24:55,785 --> 00:24:56,953 Challengers. 459 00:24:58,747 --> 00:25:00,499 Welcome to the Iron Mountain. 460 00:25:00,582 --> 00:25:03,543 Approach this hallowed battleground, 461 00:25:03,627 --> 00:25:06,046 submit your "Kill the Red Paladin" card, 462 00:25:06,129 --> 00:25:08,757 bring the Paladin to his knees in three minutes, 463 00:25:08,840 --> 00:25:10,175 and your quest is won. 464 00:25:10,800 --> 00:25:13,094 However, should you run out of time, 465 00:25:13,178 --> 00:25:17,515 should you fall to the Paladin's hand, then your quest is over. 466 00:25:18,266 --> 00:25:19,267 Is that understood? 467 00:25:19,809 --> 00:25:20,977 [crowd murmuring] 468 00:25:22,229 --> 00:25:23,063 Then let's go! 469 00:25:23,313 --> 00:25:24,439 [pop music playing] 470 00:25:32,197 --> 00:25:35,784 ♪ Everywhere you turn ♪ 471 00:25:35,909 --> 00:25:37,285 ♪ It's never far behind you ♪ 472 00:25:53,260 --> 00:25:54,553 Who's next? 473 00:25:54,636 --> 00:25:56,012 [bell rings] 474 00:26:06,898 --> 00:26:07,941 [yells] 475 00:26:12,362 --> 00:26:13,363 Next! 476 00:26:19,244 --> 00:26:21,788 -You're doing great. -How many guys am I fighting? 477 00:26:55,530 --> 00:26:57,407 Well, what do we have here? 478 00:27:00,994 --> 00:27:02,078 Lying in wait for me? 479 00:27:03,496 --> 00:27:04,539 Color me shocked. 480 00:27:04,622 --> 00:27:05,457 Oh, please. 481 00:27:05,540 --> 00:27:07,876 Earlier tonight, you were casing the place. 482 00:27:08,418 --> 00:27:09,878 And you wanted me to know it. 483 00:27:10,295 --> 00:27:12,255 So, what are you gonna do now? 484 00:27:14,049 --> 00:27:15,050 Cuff me? 485 00:27:32,567 --> 00:27:34,277 [K.Flay's "Giver" playing] 486 00:27:48,458 --> 00:27:51,294 ♪ I gotta ♪ 487 00:27:51,878 --> 00:27:55,882 ♪ Oh, I gotta find another way ♪ 488 00:27:56,591 --> 00:27:58,468 ♪ Another way ♪ 489 00:28:01,805 --> 00:28:03,348 [bell ringing] 490 00:28:04,307 --> 00:28:05,225 Get off of him! 491 00:28:09,813 --> 00:28:11,398 ♪ I'm learning to live ♪ 492 00:28:12,399 --> 00:28:14,192 ♪ I'm trying to be better ♪ 493 00:28:15,068 --> 00:28:17,320 ♪ I'm learning to give ♪ 494 00:28:17,404 --> 00:28:19,781 ♪ But I don't know if I'm a giver ♪ 495 00:28:20,448 --> 00:28:22,826 ♪ I don't know if I'm a giver ♪ 496 00:28:24,661 --> 00:28:26,913 ♪ Every day's another shot ♪ 497 00:28:26,996 --> 00:28:29,457 ♪ I put the medicine inside my head ♪ 498 00:28:29,541 --> 00:28:32,252 ♪ Apologize for all the things I said ♪ 499 00:28:32,377 --> 00:28:35,130 Okay, uh, there's only 11 cards here. 500 00:28:35,213 --> 00:28:38,425 What, that's all? Who else wants to try? 501 00:28:45,432 --> 00:28:47,267 -Who is that? -Captain Golightly. 502 00:28:48,017 --> 00:28:49,602 My old guard at L&L. 503 00:28:49,686 --> 00:28:50,770 Norton's lapdog. 504 00:28:53,565 --> 00:28:55,233 My price for admission. 505 00:28:56,276 --> 00:28:57,652 Hey, look at me. 506 00:28:59,070 --> 00:29:01,072 -You sure you're up for this? -It's okay. 507 00:29:01,364 --> 00:29:03,074 I want this sacrifice mark off me. 508 00:29:06,619 --> 00:29:07,787 Enter the Kraken. 509 00:29:08,246 --> 00:29:09,247 [crowd cheering] 510 00:29:13,835 --> 00:29:14,878 -Begin! -[bell rings] 511 00:29:14,961 --> 00:29:16,629 ♪ I'm learning to live ♪ 512 00:29:17,213 --> 00:29:18,590 ♪ I'm trying to be better ♪ 513 00:29:19,841 --> 00:29:21,968 ♪ I'm learning to give ♪ 514 00:29:22,218 --> 00:29:24,471 ♪ But I don't know if I'm a giver ♪ 515 00:29:25,346 --> 00:29:27,182 ♪ I'm learning to live ♪ 516 00:29:27,932 --> 00:29:30,018 ♪ I'm trying to be better ♪ 517 00:29:30,852 --> 00:29:32,395 ♪ I'm learning to give ♪ 518 00:29:33,062 --> 00:29:35,523 ♪ But I don't know if I'm a giver ♪ 519 00:29:36,024 --> 00:29:38,109 ♪ I don't know if I'm a giver ♪ 520 00:29:41,613 --> 00:29:43,656 ♪ I don't know if I'm a giver ♪ 521 00:29:48,953 --> 00:29:50,288 This one's for the warden. 522 00:29:54,709 --> 00:29:57,587 ♪ I got high hopes, lots of potential ♪ 523 00:29:57,670 --> 00:30:00,215 ♪ I'm high, broke, searching for symbols ♪ 524 00:30:00,298 --> 00:30:02,592 ♪ And I will not let go... ♪ 525 00:30:02,675 --> 00:30:03,802 And this one's for me. 526 00:30:14,062 --> 00:30:16,189 ♪ I'm trying to be better ♪ 527 00:30:17,106 --> 00:30:20,318 ♪ I'm learning to give I got so much soul in my body ♪ 528 00:30:20,401 --> 00:30:23,321 ♪ But no one keeping me honest ♪ 529 00:30:25,615 --> 00:30:27,492 -Yes! -Whoo! 530 00:30:28,326 --> 00:30:29,369 That was for me. 531 00:30:30,495 --> 00:30:32,831 ♪ I'm trying to be better ♪ 532 00:30:33,748 --> 00:30:34,999 A sacrifice no more. 533 00:30:36,543 --> 00:30:37,627 [laughs] 534 00:30:42,215 --> 00:30:43,049 That was hot. 535 00:30:44,425 --> 00:30:45,635 And nice. 536 00:30:45,718 --> 00:30:46,553 Agreed. 537 00:30:49,597 --> 00:30:50,473 Um... 538 00:30:52,100 --> 00:30:55,186 But I think we need to talk about what's going on between us. 539 00:30:57,272 --> 00:30:59,315 What is that, exactly? 540 00:30:59,941 --> 00:31:03,319 I think you have a problem with the Poisons 541 00:31:03,403 --> 00:31:06,239 because for once, I'm in charge of something, 542 00:31:06,322 --> 00:31:07,156 and you're not. 543 00:31:07,240 --> 00:31:08,074 False. 544 00:31:08,157 --> 00:31:11,160 I'm upset because you wanna spend all your time with them 545 00:31:11,244 --> 00:31:12,078 instead of me. 546 00:31:12,161 --> 00:31:12,996 Cheryl... 547 00:31:13,955 --> 00:31:15,373 I love you. 548 00:31:16,499 --> 00:31:17,458 And yet... 549 00:31:18,084 --> 00:31:20,712 I can't spend all my time cooped up in that house, 550 00:31:20,795 --> 00:31:22,130 -and your bedroom. -Our bedroom. 551 00:31:22,213 --> 00:31:23,214 That's exactly it. 552 00:31:23,298 --> 00:31:27,969 It doesn't feel like our bedroom. It's entirely yours, your space. 553 00:31:28,052 --> 00:31:32,098 It sounds, Toni, like you regret moving in with me. 554 00:31:34,475 --> 00:31:36,269 Well, maybe it was too soon. 555 00:31:38,062 --> 00:31:38,938 Too fast. 556 00:31:39,480 --> 00:31:40,356 [scoffs] 557 00:31:41,316 --> 00:31:45,778 In that case, maybe you moving out is exactly what needs to happen. 558 00:31:54,913 --> 00:31:56,539 [Archie] Thank you for loaning me the gym. 559 00:31:56,956 --> 00:31:58,666 Was it a successful night? 560 00:31:58,750 --> 00:31:59,876 Time will tell. 561 00:31:59,959 --> 00:32:00,793 Hmm. 562 00:32:01,127 --> 00:32:04,422 But, yes, the quest you set in motion is finished. 563 00:32:04,839 --> 00:32:05,757 Very good, Archie. 564 00:32:12,722 --> 00:32:14,182 No, I want you to keep those. 565 00:32:16,851 --> 00:32:17,977 And the gym. 566 00:32:18,645 --> 00:32:19,479 I... 567 00:32:20,521 --> 00:32:23,066 appreciate you helping me out this week, Mr. Lodge. 568 00:32:23,441 --> 00:32:24,776 But I don't wanna be in your debt. 569 00:32:24,859 --> 00:32:26,986 It's not a debt, Archie. It's compensation. 570 00:32:27,070 --> 00:32:30,156 It's a way for me to make amends, since I was responsible 571 00:32:30,239 --> 00:32:33,409 for launching the Red Paladin quest in the first place. 572 00:32:36,537 --> 00:32:37,455 Take the keys. 573 00:32:38,581 --> 00:32:39,415 Gym's yours. 574 00:32:40,750 --> 00:32:41,834 No strings attached. 575 00:32:49,008 --> 00:32:50,385 [Archie] Thank you, Mr. Lodge. 576 00:32:55,640 --> 00:32:56,474 [door closes] 577 00:32:58,518 --> 00:32:59,686 Hey, can I help? 578 00:33:00,687 --> 00:33:03,189 You can start by telling me what's gotten into you. 579 00:33:04,273 --> 00:33:09,070 Are you seriously self-destructing because I won't make you my partner? 580 00:33:09,487 --> 00:33:10,321 Partly. 581 00:33:10,822 --> 00:33:13,282 I have an issue with how I'm being treated by you. 582 00:33:13,366 --> 00:33:14,534 Really? 583 00:33:14,617 --> 00:33:16,911 I wanna be more than just your errand boy, 584 00:33:17,495 --> 00:33:18,621 or pit boss, 585 00:33:19,247 --> 00:33:20,623 or casual hookup. 586 00:33:22,208 --> 00:33:24,043 I wanna matter, Ronnie. 587 00:33:24,127 --> 00:33:25,545 You do matter. 588 00:33:26,170 --> 00:33:30,383 And lest we forget, I just went through a wrenching breakup. 589 00:33:30,883 --> 00:33:32,010 Just a few months ago. 590 00:33:32,510 --> 00:33:35,054 So, yeah, I'm taking things slow. 591 00:33:35,138 --> 00:33:36,180 Answer me honestly. 592 00:33:37,932 --> 00:33:40,893 Would we even be dating if not for the speakeasy? 593 00:33:45,982 --> 00:33:46,858 Probably not. 594 00:33:48,443 --> 00:33:49,694 But I'm glad we are. 595 00:33:49,777 --> 00:33:50,611 Aren't you? 596 00:33:51,154 --> 00:33:54,407 I've given up so much for you. 597 00:33:55,033 --> 00:33:58,828 I feel like you owe me. And I'm not getting an ounce in return. 598 00:34:03,499 --> 00:34:04,542 In that case... 599 00:34:14,385 --> 00:34:16,304 I bought your car back from Gladys. 600 00:34:19,265 --> 00:34:21,142 Now we don't owe each other anything. 601 00:34:38,159 --> 00:34:39,786 You guys had a hell of a night. 602 00:34:39,869 --> 00:34:42,413 It was mainly Archie. What about you? Find anything? 603 00:34:43,915 --> 00:34:46,250 Yeah. It's bad news, Jughead. 604 00:34:50,379 --> 00:34:53,758 Hey. Just in time. I'm making your dad's favorite. 605 00:34:54,383 --> 00:34:56,135 -Fried chicken. -We need to talk. 606 00:34:56,219 --> 00:34:59,764 I hear rumors that you didn't move to town to get the family back together, 607 00:34:59,847 --> 00:35:03,226 but instead to take the drug trade from Hiram Lodge. 608 00:35:05,937 --> 00:35:06,771 You know... 609 00:35:08,022 --> 00:35:11,651 I never was one for small-town gossip. 610 00:35:12,276 --> 00:35:13,152 Is it true? 611 00:35:18,157 --> 00:35:19,075 Yeah, it's true. 612 00:35:19,784 --> 00:35:20,618 Why? 613 00:35:20,701 --> 00:35:23,079 Why do you think? I did it for you, your sister. 614 00:35:23,162 --> 00:35:24,288 Hell, even your dad. 615 00:35:25,915 --> 00:35:28,209 It's about time the Joneses got a taste of it. 616 00:35:28,292 --> 00:35:29,252 The American Dream. 617 00:35:29,335 --> 00:35:31,712 No. You don't get to put this on us. 618 00:35:31,796 --> 00:35:34,298 This is criminal. And it's selfish. 619 00:35:34,382 --> 00:35:36,801 Since when is taking care of my family a selfish act? 620 00:35:36,884 --> 00:35:39,345 Do you even know where your dad and I come from? 621 00:35:39,971 --> 00:35:42,473 Hmm? No one ever handed us anything. 622 00:35:42,557 --> 00:35:44,684 We had to hustle and scam 623 00:35:44,767 --> 00:35:46,811 to make sure there was food on the table 624 00:35:46,894 --> 00:35:49,272 and that you and Jellybean had a place to sleep. 625 00:35:49,355 --> 00:35:52,650 Am I proud of all the crap that we had to do? 626 00:35:52,733 --> 00:35:55,236 No. No. And you don't even know the half of it. 627 00:35:56,195 --> 00:35:59,156 But we did our best, and we survived, 628 00:35:59,240 --> 00:36:03,369 and now we're moving to Elm Street, which is all your father ever wanted. 629 00:36:03,452 --> 00:36:06,706 [scoffs] Dad would not be okay, knowing how you paid for it. 630 00:36:06,789 --> 00:36:09,333 Which is exactly why you won't say a word to him. 631 00:36:09,417 --> 00:36:11,794 It would break him. Again. 632 00:36:12,211 --> 00:36:13,629 Maybe for the last time. 633 00:36:14,922 --> 00:36:17,383 And I know you don't wanna do that to him. 634 00:36:29,770 --> 00:36:31,439 [rock music playing on speakers] 635 00:36:33,316 --> 00:36:34,734 Happy birthday, Mr. Jones. 636 00:36:34,817 --> 00:36:35,985 Thank you, Betty. 637 00:36:37,028 --> 00:36:39,197 Not too long ago, you threw one of these for Jughead. 638 00:36:39,280 --> 00:36:40,323 -You remember? -Ooh. 639 00:36:40,406 --> 00:36:42,366 How could I forget? 640 00:36:42,450 --> 00:36:44,160 -Happy birthday, Dad. -Thanks, son. 641 00:36:45,161 --> 00:36:46,245 [FP groans] 642 00:36:47,371 --> 00:36:50,374 You kids don't go too far. The good stuff is about to happen. 643 00:36:51,417 --> 00:36:52,251 -Yeah. -Sure. 644 00:36:59,467 --> 00:37:02,136 FP Jones. As I live and breathe. 645 00:37:03,512 --> 00:37:06,974 -Happy birthday, brother. -Thanks, Fred. It's a bit much though. 646 00:37:07,058 --> 00:37:10,937 No. You don't get many nights like this, you gotta soak it up. 647 00:37:11,020 --> 00:37:11,979 [chuckles] 648 00:37:12,104 --> 00:37:15,942 I feel like I stumbled into this party and people are about to ask who let you in. 649 00:37:16,025 --> 00:37:19,779 Everybody takes their own path, FP. Your path has brought you here. 650 00:37:19,862 --> 00:37:22,323 We are gonna be neighbors, and I'm happy about it. 651 00:37:22,949 --> 00:37:23,783 Me, too. 652 00:37:25,660 --> 00:37:27,161 -Thanks for being here. -Yeah. 653 00:37:29,872 --> 00:37:30,915 [sighs] 654 00:37:37,713 --> 00:37:40,591 Got your message, Cheryl. I'm so sorry to hear about Toni. 655 00:37:41,217 --> 00:37:44,512 Oh, Kevin. Are you familiar with the phrase "que sera sera"? 656 00:37:44,595 --> 00:37:47,390 Sure. It means, "Whatever will be, will be." 657 00:37:47,473 --> 00:37:49,100 Yeah. It's also heavily featured 658 00:37:49,183 --> 00:37:51,602 in the iconic high-school black comedy Heathers. 659 00:37:51,686 --> 00:37:53,896 Did you know there's a musical version of it? 660 00:37:53,980 --> 00:37:56,732 Cheryl, the Farm is co-sponsoring the musical this year. 661 00:37:56,816 --> 00:37:58,192 It's going to be Godspell. 662 00:37:58,276 --> 00:37:59,318 Not anymore. 663 00:37:59,402 --> 00:38:00,987 I need to focus my rage. 664 00:38:01,070 --> 00:38:04,198 Therefore this year's musical is Heathers. 665 00:38:04,657 --> 00:38:05,574 You're directing, 666 00:38:05,658 --> 00:38:07,535 I'm playing HBIC Heather Chandler. 667 00:38:07,618 --> 00:38:08,452 Any questions? 668 00:38:09,078 --> 00:38:10,329 I thought not. Okay, bye. 669 00:38:15,001 --> 00:38:15,835 [audience clapping] 670 00:38:15,918 --> 00:38:17,253 Thank you, everyone, 671 00:38:17,336 --> 00:38:21,966 for coming out to celebrate one of Riverdale's finest. 672 00:38:22,591 --> 00:38:25,303 -The finest, if you ask me. -Whoo! 673 00:38:25,386 --> 00:38:27,346 My husband, FP Jones. 674 00:38:27,930 --> 00:38:29,098 [clapping] 675 00:38:29,682 --> 00:38:32,351 Once he was a king, a great king. 676 00:38:33,477 --> 00:38:34,895 Maybe the best ever. 677 00:38:35,521 --> 00:38:37,898 But I think the greatest role 678 00:38:37,982 --> 00:38:39,108 that he's ever held... 679 00:38:40,901 --> 00:38:41,986 is that of father. 680 00:38:42,611 --> 00:38:46,490 So, why don't we ask Jughead to come on up here and say a few words? 681 00:38:46,866 --> 00:38:48,367 -What do you say? -[man] Yeah. 682 00:38:48,451 --> 00:38:50,578 Do you have any idea what you're gonna say? 683 00:38:52,371 --> 00:38:53,456 I have no clue. 684 00:38:53,539 --> 00:38:55,666 [crowd] Jug, Jug, Jug, 685 00:38:55,750 --> 00:38:57,460 Jug, Jug, Jug. 686 00:38:57,543 --> 00:38:59,378 Jug, Jug, Jug. 687 00:38:59,962 --> 00:39:01,547 [crowd cheering] 688 00:39:08,137 --> 00:39:08,971 Uh... 689 00:39:10,139 --> 00:39:10,973 Thanks, I... 690 00:39:13,059 --> 00:39:13,893 wrote... 691 00:39:26,238 --> 00:39:29,742 It's no secret that the Jones men don't really like birthday parties. 692 00:39:31,160 --> 00:39:32,995 We're a rather broody bunch. 693 00:39:33,079 --> 00:39:33,913 [crowd chuckles] 694 00:39:35,164 --> 00:39:38,834 I remember when you made me promise not to stop writing. Not for anything. 695 00:39:39,335 --> 00:39:40,336 And I haven't. 696 00:39:41,128 --> 00:39:42,922 I've written every day. 697 00:39:43,005 --> 00:39:46,258 But I could punch keys every night in a booth at Pop's, 698 00:39:47,134 --> 00:39:50,137 and never come up with a story nearly as remarkable as yours. 699 00:39:50,679 --> 00:39:52,890 You've gone from the wrong side of the tracks 700 00:39:52,973 --> 00:39:54,767 to the right side of the law. 701 00:39:54,850 --> 00:39:58,312 From Serpent King to Sheriff of Riverdale. 702 00:39:58,395 --> 00:40:00,815 From a man that most people in this town... 703 00:40:01,941 --> 00:40:03,317 had probably written off... 704 00:40:05,736 --> 00:40:07,613 to someone that righted his wrongs... 705 00:40:09,615 --> 00:40:11,117 and brought our family back together. 706 00:40:13,327 --> 00:40:14,745 That's who you are to me. 707 00:40:17,373 --> 00:40:19,667 Someone that would do anything for his family. 708 00:40:29,927 --> 00:40:32,054 There's something you need to know about this family. 709 00:40:38,310 --> 00:40:39,728 We'll always be there for you. 710 00:40:41,021 --> 00:40:41,856 Me... 711 00:40:42,690 --> 00:40:44,108 Jellybean, and Mom. 712 00:40:47,069 --> 00:40:48,320 I'm proud to be your son. 713 00:40:50,531 --> 00:40:51,991 I'm proud to share your name. 714 00:40:54,577 --> 00:40:56,078 And I am proud... 715 00:40:57,163 --> 00:40:58,497 to be part of your... 716 00:40:59,623 --> 00:41:01,125 amazing story. 717 00:41:04,295 --> 00:41:05,296 Here's to 50, Dad. 718 00:41:08,090 --> 00:41:09,091 And to 50 more. 719 00:41:09,175 --> 00:41:10,259 [all cheering] 720 00:41:28,527 --> 00:41:30,196 That was a beautiful speech, Jug. 721 00:41:31,030 --> 00:41:31,864 Thanks. 722 00:41:32,615 --> 00:41:33,616 Most of it was true. 723 00:41:36,410 --> 00:41:37,495 [Betty sighs] 724 00:41:37,620 --> 00:41:38,954 What are you gonna do now? 725 00:41:41,415 --> 00:41:44,793 Save Jellybean, protect my dad, and run my mom out of town. 726 00:41:45,961 --> 00:41:46,962 Do you wanna help? tect my dad, and run my mom out of town.