1 00:00:05,046 --> 00:00:09,175 There's this old folktale that I think would make for a good story. 2 00:00:09,259 --> 00:00:11,094 It's called "The Devil's Holiday." 3 00:00:11,177 --> 00:00:14,723 And in it, the devil visits a small town... 4 00:00:14,806 --> 00:00:16,224 [electricity crackles] 5 00:00:16,808 --> 00:00:18,476 ...in order to collect lost souls 6 00:00:18,560 --> 00:00:21,604 and sow the seeds of destruction and despair. 7 00:00:22,188 --> 00:00:23,606 Yeah. Here it is. 8 00:00:26,359 --> 00:00:28,194 Now, there are many different versions, 9 00:00:28,278 --> 00:00:31,990 but in the one I'm imagining, the name of the town is Rivervale. 10 00:00:32,073 --> 00:00:36,411 And the devil that visits it can take any number of guises. 11 00:00:36,494 --> 00:00:37,996 [country music playing over speakers] 12 00:00:38,079 --> 00:00:40,707 -♪ You go out on the town... ♪ -[bell jingling] 13 00:00:42,250 --> 00:00:43,376 No, no. 14 00:00:43,460 --> 00:00:45,962 You keep that and pay me next time, Jim. 15 00:00:46,546 --> 00:00:48,423 Thank you, Pop. God bless you. 16 00:00:50,341 --> 00:00:52,469 You have the biggest heart I know, Grandpa. 17 00:00:52,552 --> 00:00:54,387 Well, I don't know about that. 18 00:00:54,471 --> 00:00:55,805 [both chuckle] 19 00:00:56,473 --> 00:00:59,350 -[electricity crackling] -[ominous music playing] 20 00:01:04,731 --> 00:01:06,066 [screeching] 21 00:01:11,071 --> 00:01:12,363 Grandpa? 22 00:01:12,447 --> 00:01:13,990 Oh, my God! Grandpa! 23 00:01:21,289 --> 00:01:22,123 Reggie. 24 00:01:22,999 --> 00:01:24,209 What are you doing? 25 00:01:25,168 --> 00:01:26,044 Can't sleep. 26 00:01:27,629 --> 00:01:30,048 Are you nervous about the casino opening? 27 00:01:31,299 --> 00:01:32,884 Must be, yeah. 28 00:01:32,967 --> 00:01:34,010 Don't worry. 29 00:01:34,093 --> 00:01:39,557 This is gonna be the biggest thing to happen to Rivervale since maple syrup. 30 00:01:41,309 --> 00:01:42,227 I love you. 31 00:01:44,270 --> 00:01:45,814 I love you, Veronica. 32 00:01:48,233 --> 00:01:50,318 I love you too, Reggie. 33 00:02:00,036 --> 00:02:02,247 [phone ringing] 34 00:02:04,415 --> 00:02:05,667 -Hello? -[electricity crackles] 35 00:02:05,750 --> 00:02:06,835 [Glen] We got him, Betty. 36 00:02:07,418 --> 00:02:09,170 Glen? Got who? 37 00:02:09,254 --> 00:02:11,256 TBK. The Trash Bag Killer. 38 00:02:11,339 --> 00:02:13,383 [dramatic music playing] 39 00:02:13,466 --> 00:02:15,426 Where--? Where--? Where is he? 40 00:02:15,510 --> 00:02:18,054 Being transported to Rivervale as we speak. 41 00:02:18,138 --> 00:02:20,223 I need to get you two in the same room. 42 00:02:20,306 --> 00:02:22,517 Hold on. What? Why? Why me? 43 00:02:22,600 --> 00:02:24,018 I need a confession out of him. 44 00:02:24,102 --> 00:02:27,272 And he says you're the only one he'll speak to. You and you alone. 45 00:02:28,189 --> 00:02:29,482 Are you up for this? 46 00:02:31,526 --> 00:02:33,027 Yeah. Yes. 47 00:02:33,528 --> 00:02:34,362 I'm in. 48 00:02:35,321 --> 00:02:38,616 Our call with the Gaming Control Board got moved till 2, 49 00:02:38,700 --> 00:02:41,244 so you'll have to take lead at the staff meeting. 50 00:02:41,327 --> 00:02:44,622 No problem, Ronnie, but we need to hear this. 51 00:02:45,248 --> 00:02:48,877 Rivervale's new casino, aptly named Babylonium, 52 00:02:48,960 --> 00:02:51,588 is nothing short of an abomination. 53 00:02:51,671 --> 00:02:55,842 If this house of sin is allowed to open as planned, 54 00:02:55,925 --> 00:02:59,470 our fair town will be damned and doomed. 55 00:03:01,931 --> 00:03:03,558 You think she's gonna be a problem? 56 00:03:03,641 --> 00:03:06,519 [Alice] Oh, spare me the spin, Veronica. 57 00:03:06,603 --> 00:03:09,397 Casinos breed evildoing. 58 00:03:09,480 --> 00:03:12,191 First come the gamblers, then the harlots, 59 00:03:12,275 --> 00:03:14,444 and then the whoremongers. 60 00:03:14,527 --> 00:03:15,653 Alice. 61 00:03:15,737 --> 00:03:18,072 We're running this casino like a corporation, 62 00:03:18,156 --> 00:03:19,824 which it is. 63 00:03:19,908 --> 00:03:21,618 It's completely legitimate. 64 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:23,703 None of what we do here is legit. 65 00:03:24,370 --> 00:03:26,873 This place was built for one reason alone, 66 00:03:26,956 --> 00:03:29,834 to separate the players and their money. 67 00:03:29,918 --> 00:03:34,464 Every table, wheel and slot machine has been calibrated to maximize profits. 68 00:03:34,547 --> 00:03:38,009 Truly, we're following every rule and regulation to the letter. 69 00:03:38,092 --> 00:03:40,053 [Reggie] Tipped roulette wheels, 70 00:03:40,136 --> 00:03:41,471 phony dice, 71 00:03:41,554 --> 00:03:43,556 magnetized slot machines. 72 00:03:43,640 --> 00:03:44,891 We've put limits on drinks. 73 00:03:44,974 --> 00:03:47,143 [Reggie] Ply them with booze all night long. 74 00:03:47,227 --> 00:03:48,603 [Veronica] And of course, 75 00:03:48,686 --> 00:03:51,814 Gaming Control Board agents will be checking our receipts every month. 76 00:03:51,898 --> 00:03:55,985 When delivering the chips to the counting room, scoop one third off the top. 77 00:03:56,069 --> 00:03:57,612 That's our weekly skim money. 78 00:03:57,695 --> 00:04:03,243 What we use to pay the politicians, banks and union leaders... 79 00:04:04,035 --> 00:04:05,203 to look the other way. 80 00:04:05,286 --> 00:04:08,539 Here's an idea. Why don't you come to our soft opening tonight? 81 00:04:08,623 --> 00:04:10,083 Check out the place. 82 00:04:10,166 --> 00:04:11,626 See what we're really about. 83 00:04:11,709 --> 00:04:16,881 I think you'll find we're not quite the house of the devil you're imagining. 84 00:04:17,924 --> 00:04:18,758 Hmm. 85 00:04:20,260 --> 00:04:22,262 [monitor beeping] 86 00:04:23,096 --> 00:04:24,597 [electricity crackling] 87 00:04:26,975 --> 00:04:28,643 Good evening, Ms. Tate. 88 00:04:29,435 --> 00:04:31,896 It's a pleasure to finally meet you. 89 00:04:35,441 --> 00:04:37,735 I'm sorry, but who are you? 90 00:04:37,819 --> 00:04:39,612 I go by many names. 91 00:04:39,696 --> 00:04:41,239 Today, it's Mr. Cypher. 92 00:04:41,739 --> 00:04:44,242 But since I'm such an old family friend... 93 00:04:45,076 --> 00:04:46,286 you can call me Lou. 94 00:04:47,787 --> 00:04:50,540 I'm here for your grandfather's soul. 95 00:04:51,833 --> 00:04:53,501 His soul? [scoffs] 96 00:04:54,127 --> 00:04:55,920 So, what, that would make you--? 97 00:04:57,046 --> 00:04:59,924 -[gasps] -Prince of darkness, yes. 98 00:05:01,801 --> 00:05:04,679 My grandfather would never sell his soul to you. 99 00:05:04,762 --> 00:05:05,763 True. 100 00:05:07,390 --> 00:05:09,100 Terrance Tate wouldn't. 101 00:05:10,476 --> 00:05:11,561 However... 102 00:05:12,603 --> 00:05:16,316 his father, your great-grandfather, was less principled. 103 00:05:16,983 --> 00:05:21,612 He sold his eternal soul to ensure the success of your family diner. 104 00:05:21,696 --> 00:05:22,697 Okay. 105 00:05:23,197 --> 00:05:25,783 But what does that have to do with my grandfather? 106 00:05:25,867 --> 00:05:27,952 When Terrance learned what his father had done, 107 00:05:28,036 --> 00:05:30,038 he couldn't bear the thought of dear old Dad 108 00:05:30,121 --> 00:05:33,833 spending eternity in the fiery pits of hell, so... 109 00:05:34,584 --> 00:05:35,585 So... 110 00:05:36,461 --> 00:05:39,422 he offered his soul to save his father's. 111 00:05:39,505 --> 00:05:40,339 Yes. 112 00:05:41,507 --> 00:05:43,051 Which leads us... 113 00:05:43,843 --> 00:05:44,677 to you. 114 00:05:45,386 --> 00:05:48,139 You want my soul in exchange for Pop's? 115 00:05:49,849 --> 00:05:50,933 Not at all. 116 00:05:51,017 --> 00:05:51,976 Just the diner. 117 00:05:52,727 --> 00:05:56,147 And then your sweet grandfather will be free of his obligation to me. 118 00:05:56,230 --> 00:05:57,273 The diner? 119 00:05:58,649 --> 00:05:59,484 That's it? 120 00:05:59,567 --> 00:06:00,818 That's it. 121 00:06:03,154 --> 00:06:05,406 Think it over, Ms. Tate. 122 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:06,532 And let me know. 123 00:06:07,325 --> 00:06:08,534 Don't take too long. 124 00:06:08,618 --> 00:06:12,538 Your grandfather's heart is liable to give out at any minute. 125 00:06:14,165 --> 00:06:16,459 -[suspenseful music playing] -[electricity crackling] 126 00:06:38,815 --> 00:06:39,649 Hey, you. 127 00:06:40,233 --> 00:06:41,067 Hi. 128 00:06:42,944 --> 00:06:43,861 How's Pop? 129 00:06:44,695 --> 00:06:45,822 He's... 130 00:06:45,905 --> 00:06:47,281 stable. 131 00:06:47,365 --> 00:06:48,741 At least. 132 00:06:48,825 --> 00:06:50,451 How are you? Are you okay? 133 00:06:51,702 --> 00:06:52,912 Unsettled. 134 00:06:54,330 --> 00:06:59,502 This stranger showed up at the hospital with a claim on Pop's soul. 135 00:07:01,504 --> 00:07:03,005 Does this mean he's--? 136 00:07:03,965 --> 00:07:05,216 So it would appear. 137 00:07:06,217 --> 00:07:10,930 But he's willing to release Pop's soul in exchange for the diner. 138 00:07:11,013 --> 00:07:13,599 What does the devil want with the Chock'lit Shoppe? 139 00:07:13,683 --> 00:07:15,184 I have no idea. 140 00:07:16,769 --> 00:07:18,104 You mind if I ask him? 141 00:07:18,771 --> 00:07:20,523 Maybe some other questions? 142 00:07:21,357 --> 00:07:22,733 By all means. 143 00:07:23,943 --> 00:07:26,654 Now, remember, this isn't our official opening, 144 00:07:26,737 --> 00:07:28,489 but we still need to be on point. 145 00:07:29,365 --> 00:07:30,450 Any questions? 146 00:07:31,868 --> 00:07:32,952 Good. 147 00:07:33,035 --> 00:07:34,328 It's go-time, then. 148 00:07:34,412 --> 00:07:37,665 -["I Like Crime" playing] -[indistinct chatter] 149 00:07:41,419 --> 00:07:43,171 Let's go place some bets. 150 00:07:43,254 --> 00:07:44,338 Right this way. 151 00:07:45,173 --> 00:07:46,757 Hello. Hi. Welcome. 152 00:07:48,384 --> 00:07:49,844 Right this way. 153 00:07:49,927 --> 00:07:51,721 Alice, welcome to Wonderland. 154 00:07:51,804 --> 00:07:53,472 -You look divine. -Thank you. 155 00:07:53,556 --> 00:07:55,975 Let's get you a drink and over to the blackjack table. 156 00:07:56,058 --> 00:07:58,936 Oh, I'm not here to drink or gamble, Veronica. 157 00:07:59,020 --> 00:08:00,396 I'm here to sniff out evil. 158 00:08:00,479 --> 00:08:01,856 In that case, 159 00:08:01,939 --> 00:08:06,444 how about we seat you close to the stage and get you a cranberry spritzer? 160 00:08:06,527 --> 00:08:08,696 You'll want a prime seat for the floor show. 161 00:08:08,779 --> 00:08:10,990 ♪ It's a crime, it's a crime ♪ 162 00:08:11,073 --> 00:08:14,076 ♪ But I like, but I like, but I like it ♪ 163 00:08:24,587 --> 00:08:25,421 I'm sorry. 164 00:08:25,505 --> 00:08:29,383 I don't mean to intrude, but are you Kevin Keller? 165 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:31,469 In the flesh. 166 00:08:31,552 --> 00:08:33,471 I thought it was you. 167 00:08:33,554 --> 00:08:36,599 I caught a performance of yours in New York a few years back. 168 00:08:36,682 --> 00:08:38,518 You were terrific. 169 00:08:38,601 --> 00:08:41,187 You should be on Broadway. Or Vegas. 170 00:08:42,271 --> 00:08:44,315 Yeah, fat chance. 171 00:08:44,398 --> 00:08:46,317 I don't even have an agent. 172 00:08:46,400 --> 00:08:47,235 That's absurd. 173 00:08:49,320 --> 00:08:52,490 What if I say that I can make that happen for you? 174 00:08:53,616 --> 00:08:56,953 Fame, money, being a star. 175 00:08:57,536 --> 00:08:58,871 Why don't I give you a taste? 176 00:08:58,955 --> 00:09:01,290 Then we can discuss the finer details. 177 00:09:02,250 --> 00:09:04,377 ["It's Not Unusual" playing over speakers] 178 00:09:04,460 --> 00:09:06,754 [audience cheering] 179 00:09:07,838 --> 00:09:11,550 ♪ It's not unusual to be loved by anyone ♪ 180 00:09:13,386 --> 00:09:17,807 ♪ It's not unusual to have fun With anyone ♪ 181 00:09:18,599 --> 00:09:22,687 ♪ But when I see you hanging about With anyone ♪ 182 00:09:23,604 --> 00:09:28,818 ♪ It's not unusual to see me cry I wanna die ♪ 183 00:09:28,901 --> 00:09:31,237 Okay, I just confirmed your schedule. 184 00:09:31,320 --> 00:09:33,781 You are gonna be finishing your engagement here, 185 00:09:33,864 --> 00:09:36,158 then you're off to New York for your six-week run 186 00:09:36,242 --> 00:09:39,203 of The Boy From Oz opposite Hugh Jackman. 187 00:09:39,287 --> 00:09:41,163 I'm sorry, Fangs. What are you doing? 188 00:09:41,247 --> 00:09:42,790 Very funny, Kev. 189 00:09:42,873 --> 00:09:45,418 I'm Finn, your manager and your boyfriend. 190 00:09:45,501 --> 00:09:47,378 Typically, I tell you your schedule 191 00:09:47,461 --> 00:09:51,007 and then we go have amazing sex in the Babylonium champagne suite, 192 00:09:51,090 --> 00:09:52,216 remember? 193 00:09:52,300 --> 00:09:53,676 Oh. Oh, yeah. 194 00:09:53,759 --> 00:09:55,886 Yeah, yeah. Of course I do. Right. 195 00:09:57,013 --> 00:10:01,309 ♪ Love will never do what you want it to ♪ 196 00:10:02,768 --> 00:10:07,106 ♪ Why can't this crazy love be mine? ♪ 197 00:10:09,400 --> 00:10:10,943 Hey, superstar. 198 00:10:11,027 --> 00:10:12,028 How's it all feeling? 199 00:10:12,111 --> 00:10:15,406 If this is what my life would look like from now on, I am all-in. 200 00:10:16,073 --> 00:10:18,242 Read it over if you like, but essentially-- 201 00:10:18,326 --> 00:10:20,703 Yeah, yeah. No, we're all good. 202 00:10:23,331 --> 00:10:24,498 [Kevin chuckles] 203 00:10:25,708 --> 00:10:27,001 I'll catch you later. 204 00:10:27,084 --> 00:10:27,918 Cool? 205 00:10:33,215 --> 00:10:39,889 ♪ Whoa ♪ 206 00:10:39,972 --> 00:10:41,891 [song ends] 207 00:10:41,974 --> 00:10:44,018 [all cheering] 208 00:10:49,106 --> 00:10:51,025 [man] You win again. Well-played. 209 00:10:55,529 --> 00:10:57,031 Blackjack table 13. 210 00:10:57,114 --> 00:10:58,199 First base. 211 00:10:58,282 --> 00:11:00,076 He's won the last 20 hands. 212 00:11:00,660 --> 00:11:01,911 Oh, hell, no. 213 00:11:01,994 --> 00:11:03,162 Where is Reggie? 214 00:11:08,501 --> 00:11:09,835 Hi, friend. 215 00:11:09,919 --> 00:11:15,174 You might not be aware, but tonight, Babylonium is by invitation only. 216 00:11:15,758 --> 00:11:16,634 Hi, Ms. Lodge. 217 00:11:17,134 --> 00:11:18,302 Yes, I know. 218 00:11:18,386 --> 00:11:19,345 I'm an investor. 219 00:11:19,428 --> 00:11:21,222 [snickers] No. 220 00:11:21,764 --> 00:11:23,849 I know all of our investors. 221 00:11:23,933 --> 00:11:25,184 Louis Cypher. 222 00:11:25,267 --> 00:11:27,311 I made my investment with your partner Reggie. 223 00:11:27,395 --> 00:11:29,271 Where is he, I wonder? 224 00:11:29,355 --> 00:11:30,648 Doesn't matter. 225 00:11:30,731 --> 00:11:32,483 You're dealing with me now. 226 00:11:32,566 --> 00:11:34,985 And I'm shutting this table down. 227 00:11:37,822 --> 00:11:39,323 That's no problem. 228 00:11:39,407 --> 00:11:42,118 There's plenty more for me to do in town. 229 00:11:43,536 --> 00:11:46,247 I'll get my due here at midnight on Saturday. 230 00:11:46,831 --> 00:11:48,541 And what's your due? 231 00:11:48,624 --> 00:11:50,292 Oh, not much. 232 00:11:51,335 --> 00:11:52,336 A soul. 233 00:11:57,758 --> 00:11:59,343 Ah, I see. 234 00:12:00,219 --> 00:12:01,929 Louis Cypher. 235 00:12:02,012 --> 00:12:04,140 Lucifer. Cute. 236 00:12:05,224 --> 00:12:07,643 Now, I'm gonna have to ask you to leave. 237 00:12:07,726 --> 00:12:08,727 Quietly. 238 00:12:09,645 --> 00:12:10,813 Always. 239 00:12:12,189 --> 00:12:14,358 But I'll be back on Saturday. 240 00:12:17,319 --> 00:12:18,320 [Veronica] Reggie. 241 00:12:18,404 --> 00:12:20,906 There was a shark bleeding us dry tonight. 242 00:12:21,574 --> 00:12:22,575 Who was he? 243 00:12:22,658 --> 00:12:23,742 You tell me. 244 00:12:23,826 --> 00:12:25,995 He claimed to be an investor. 245 00:12:27,246 --> 00:12:29,415 As well as the devil. 246 00:12:31,959 --> 00:12:33,627 Looking to claim a soul. 247 00:12:35,171 --> 00:12:36,005 Ronnie. 248 00:12:36,505 --> 00:12:38,966 That guy is the devil. 249 00:12:39,758 --> 00:12:40,593 What? 250 00:12:40,676 --> 00:12:44,680 When we were looking for investors, I got an incoming call from him. 251 00:12:45,389 --> 00:12:47,933 He said he could provide us with the rest of the money 252 00:12:48,017 --> 00:12:50,895 in exchange for a soul. 253 00:12:52,980 --> 00:12:53,814 My soul. 254 00:12:54,690 --> 00:12:57,943 And he's here to collect it this Saturday night at midnight. 255 00:12:58,444 --> 00:12:59,528 You gotta help me. 256 00:12:59,612 --> 00:13:03,866 If anyone can outwit the devil, Ronnie, it's you. 257 00:13:05,075 --> 00:13:05,910 Well... 258 00:13:06,785 --> 00:13:08,287 you're right about that. 259 00:13:11,290 --> 00:13:12,166 Okay. 260 00:13:12,958 --> 00:13:14,460 I'm gonna think of something. 261 00:13:15,419 --> 00:13:16,879 But in the meantime... 262 00:13:18,088 --> 00:13:20,132 do you have his number, by any chance? 263 00:13:20,633 --> 00:13:23,469 [TBK] I'm happy to see you again, Betty. 264 00:13:24,720 --> 00:13:26,722 It's been too long. 265 00:13:26,805 --> 00:13:29,767 But don't you wanna see my real face? 266 00:13:29,850 --> 00:13:31,644 This is your real face. 267 00:13:33,354 --> 00:13:36,899 But if you mean your human face, that will come soon enough. 268 00:13:37,483 --> 00:13:39,902 My boss wants a confession from you. 269 00:13:39,985 --> 00:13:41,237 [TBK] Mmm. 270 00:13:41,320 --> 00:13:46,200 He wants you to admit to all of the atrocious things in here. 271 00:13:46,283 --> 00:13:48,327 [TBK] That's what your boss wants. 272 00:13:48,410 --> 00:13:50,746 But what do you want, Betty? 273 00:13:53,040 --> 00:13:57,002 I don't give a damn about a confession. I know you did these things. 274 00:13:57,086 --> 00:13:58,504 I just wanna know... 275 00:13:59,088 --> 00:14:03,968 does evil, absolute evil... 276 00:14:05,844 --> 00:14:06,971 exist? 277 00:14:08,764 --> 00:14:10,349 And are you it? 278 00:14:10,432 --> 00:14:13,352 [TBK] Ask your real question, Betty. 279 00:14:13,435 --> 00:14:16,438 And then I will confess my sins. 280 00:14:16,522 --> 00:14:19,733 I don't have to play these mind games with you. 281 00:14:19,817 --> 00:14:21,819 [suspenseful music playing] 282 00:14:21,902 --> 00:14:24,071 No one cares that you're here. 283 00:14:25,322 --> 00:14:29,368 So you can sit in your filth for all I care. 284 00:14:30,119 --> 00:14:32,162 And I'll just come back tomorrow. 285 00:14:34,957 --> 00:14:36,625 Yes, Betty. 286 00:14:37,543 --> 00:14:40,838 Absolute evil exists. 287 00:14:40,921 --> 00:14:42,464 And, yes, 288 00:14:42,548 --> 00:14:46,218 there is a part of you that is absolutely 289 00:14:46,302 --> 00:14:49,597 100% evil. 290 00:14:51,140 --> 00:14:53,017 You're caked in it. 291 00:14:53,100 --> 00:14:56,562 It's what draws us to each other. 292 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:12,953 You've gotta get this guy out of Rivervale, Glen. 293 00:15:13,037 --> 00:15:15,539 I'm not getting any information out of him. 294 00:15:16,206 --> 00:15:20,961 Uh, he's toying with me and I just won't be his plaything again. 295 00:15:21,045 --> 00:15:23,839 Betty, what in God's name are you talking about? 296 00:15:23,923 --> 00:15:26,634 -Who's toying with you? -TBK, Glen! 297 00:15:26,717 --> 00:15:30,846 Or is there another serial killer in custody that you want me to interview? 298 00:15:31,597 --> 00:15:32,431 Betty. 299 00:15:33,390 --> 00:15:36,060 The Trash Bag Killer is not in custody. 300 00:15:36,935 --> 00:15:38,479 Hey, are you okay? 301 00:15:38,562 --> 00:15:40,856 Do I need to come up to Rivervale and check on you? 302 00:15:41,815 --> 00:15:43,317 I'll call you back, Glen. 303 00:15:49,615 --> 00:15:51,617 [monitor beeping] 304 00:15:52,868 --> 00:15:54,787 Grandpa, you're awake. 305 00:15:55,371 --> 00:15:57,915 Did you see him? 306 00:15:59,541 --> 00:16:00,793 Yes. 307 00:16:00,876 --> 00:16:03,379 But I'm making a new deal with him. 308 00:16:03,462 --> 00:16:06,632 Your soul in exchange for the diner. 309 00:16:08,133 --> 00:16:12,471 You can't sell the diner, Tabitha. 310 00:16:12,554 --> 00:16:15,557 Grandpa, it's bricks and plaster. 311 00:16:16,100 --> 00:16:18,686 It's so much more than that, honey. 312 00:16:19,228 --> 00:16:20,646 Over the years, 313 00:16:21,355 --> 00:16:25,234 it's become a refuge for the lost and persecuted. 314 00:16:25,317 --> 00:16:27,695 That's why the devil wants it. 315 00:16:28,195 --> 00:16:31,824 Pop's is the soul of Rivervale. 316 00:16:32,992 --> 00:16:35,077 Which he wants to destroy. 317 00:16:36,036 --> 00:16:39,456 And that's why you cannot let him have it. 318 00:16:47,047 --> 00:16:48,674 Mr. Cypher. 319 00:16:48,757 --> 00:16:49,591 Hi. 320 00:16:49,675 --> 00:16:52,761 Veronica Lodge calling with a counter-proposal. 321 00:16:52,845 --> 00:16:56,640 There's an old friend of mine who I've invited to Babylonium tonight, 322 00:16:56,724 --> 00:16:58,684 and I'll suspect you'll find his soul 323 00:16:58,767 --> 00:17:01,520 much more deserving of damnation than Reggie's. 324 00:17:01,603 --> 00:17:03,564 [Cypher] Color me intrigued, Ms. Lodge. 325 00:17:03,647 --> 00:17:05,023 I'll see you tonight. 326 00:17:11,238 --> 00:17:13,365 Are you surprised I called you here? 327 00:17:13,449 --> 00:17:16,285 Nothing surprises me these days, Mr. Jones. 328 00:17:17,870 --> 00:17:20,205 I've been looking for someone to inspire my writing. 329 00:17:20,289 --> 00:17:23,459 To get my creative juices flowing. 330 00:17:24,042 --> 00:17:26,378 I figured an interview with the devil would do that, 331 00:17:26,462 --> 00:17:30,299 but I'm not gonna sell my soul for it, okay? 332 00:17:30,382 --> 00:17:31,675 I see. 333 00:17:31,759 --> 00:17:32,760 Well... 334 00:17:33,427 --> 00:17:34,303 Huh. 335 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:39,516 I'll grant you this exclusive, if you agree to one of these terms. 336 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:43,437 We do the interview, you publish it, 337 00:17:43,520 --> 00:17:47,983 you receive all the fame and notoriety we all yearn for. 338 00:17:48,817 --> 00:17:52,029 But afterwards, you'll never be able to write again. 339 00:17:53,739 --> 00:17:54,573 Or? 340 00:17:54,656 --> 00:17:55,824 Or... 341 00:17:55,908 --> 00:17:59,787 I'll give you this raw, mind-blowing tell-all... 342 00:18:01,205 --> 00:18:03,624 but everything I say remains between us. 343 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:05,501 You can't publish a word. 344 00:18:05,584 --> 00:18:07,628 In fact, you may never publish anything again. 345 00:18:07,711 --> 00:18:12,508 But you'll find your creative juices flowing like Niagara Falls. 346 00:18:15,260 --> 00:18:16,595 I agree to your terms. 347 00:18:16,678 --> 00:18:18,847 I only ask that you allow me to choose my option 348 00:18:18,931 --> 00:18:22,226 -after we conclude the interview. -That seems fair. 349 00:18:29,233 --> 00:18:32,361 Please start at the beginning. 350 00:18:39,493 --> 00:18:40,953 He's here, Ronnie. 351 00:18:44,289 --> 00:18:45,916 Nick St. Clair. 352 00:18:46,625 --> 00:18:49,419 All grown up but still a sleazeball. 353 00:18:49,503 --> 00:18:52,631 We'll just let him get nice and liquored-up first. 354 00:18:53,298 --> 00:18:55,300 [inaudible dialogue] 355 00:18:57,344 --> 00:18:59,138 [Cypher] And there you have it. 356 00:18:59,221 --> 00:19:00,764 The story of my life. 357 00:19:00,848 --> 00:19:05,602 And all the universe's mysteries revealed. 358 00:19:06,186 --> 00:19:07,229 So... 359 00:19:07,729 --> 00:19:09,064 what'll it be? 360 00:19:10,232 --> 00:19:12,484 Publish and never write again, 361 00:19:12,568 --> 00:19:14,987 or file it away forever 362 00:19:15,779 --> 00:19:20,576 and happily scribble away in obscurity for the rest of your days? 363 00:19:21,451 --> 00:19:22,369 Option one. 364 00:19:24,371 --> 00:19:25,873 I need to publish this interview. 365 00:19:25,956 --> 00:19:29,459 And receive all the fame and glory that'll come from it. 366 00:19:30,794 --> 00:19:32,296 Fabulous. 367 00:19:32,379 --> 00:19:33,589 [Veronica] Darling Nicky. 368 00:19:34,173 --> 00:19:36,383 -You made it. -Of course. 369 00:19:36,466 --> 00:19:39,344 You know I could never turn down an invitation from you, Ronnie. 370 00:19:39,970 --> 00:19:42,806 Even though I am happily married. 371 00:19:43,390 --> 00:19:45,017 Remember, senator, 372 00:19:45,100 --> 00:19:47,477 what happens in Babylonium 373 00:19:47,561 --> 00:19:49,855 stays in Babylonium. 374 00:19:51,440 --> 00:19:52,900 So catch me up, Nicky. 375 00:19:52,983 --> 00:19:54,693 It's been years. 376 00:19:56,153 --> 00:19:58,780 I'm assuming you're still a very naughty boy. 377 00:19:59,573 --> 00:20:01,700 [chuckles] I plead the fifth. 378 00:20:02,659 --> 00:20:06,288 -Come on, Nicky. Don't get shy on me. -[glasses clink] 379 00:20:07,873 --> 00:20:08,832 What can I say? 380 00:20:09,917 --> 00:20:12,794 Details are a turn-on for me. 381 00:20:13,337 --> 00:20:15,631 -[scoffs] -The more specific you are, 382 00:20:16,381 --> 00:20:18,300 the more hot and bothered I get. 383 00:20:20,594 --> 00:20:22,012 Well, in that case... 384 00:20:22,721 --> 00:20:24,848 I haven't paid taxes in years. 385 00:20:25,349 --> 00:20:27,935 I drink and drive two, three times a week. 386 00:20:28,018 --> 00:20:29,603 Any hit-and-runs? 387 00:20:30,479 --> 00:20:32,272 Three. All covered up. 388 00:20:32,356 --> 00:20:33,523 What about harassment? 389 00:20:33,607 --> 00:20:36,401 Oh, I've lost count of how many NDAs my lawyers have arranged 390 00:20:36,485 --> 00:20:38,445 for my staff and interns. 391 00:20:38,528 --> 00:20:39,863 Affairs? 392 00:20:41,406 --> 00:20:43,450 Besides the one I'm about to start with you? 393 00:20:43,533 --> 00:20:44,952 Cutting to the chase, 394 00:20:45,035 --> 00:20:48,163 would you say that you deserve the hot burning fires of hell? 395 00:20:48,246 --> 00:20:50,040 Long as you're holding the pitchfork. 396 00:20:50,123 --> 00:20:53,085 Would you sell your soul to the devil for me? 397 00:20:55,128 --> 00:20:56,797 Whatever it takes. 398 00:20:58,966 --> 00:21:00,175 Is that good enough? 399 00:21:01,635 --> 00:21:02,844 Is what good enough? 400 00:21:03,470 --> 00:21:04,972 [electricity crackles] 401 00:21:05,055 --> 00:21:09,768 Yes. In this instance, that qualifies as a verbal binding agreement. 402 00:21:10,644 --> 00:21:12,938 -[fire roaring] -[Nick screaming] 403 00:21:13,021 --> 00:21:14,815 Goodbye, senator. 404 00:21:16,900 --> 00:21:19,069 I'm glad our deal worked out, Mr. Cypher. 405 00:21:19,778 --> 00:21:22,864 Indeed. I will not touch a hair on Reginald's head. 406 00:21:24,241 --> 00:21:26,410 However, you and I are still on for tomorrow. 407 00:21:28,245 --> 00:21:31,456 What do you mean? Our business is done. 408 00:21:31,540 --> 00:21:33,875 Reginald's soul was never on the table. 409 00:21:33,959 --> 00:21:36,128 It was yours that I was promised. 410 00:21:36,920 --> 00:21:38,005 Mine? 411 00:21:39,172 --> 00:21:40,674 How is that possible? 412 00:21:40,757 --> 00:21:43,176 You might want to ask your partner that. 413 00:21:50,559 --> 00:21:52,436 [suspenseful music playing] 414 00:21:55,647 --> 00:21:56,815 Publish? 415 00:21:59,109 --> 00:22:00,360 Or perish? 416 00:22:12,914 --> 00:22:13,915 [computer chimes] 417 00:22:18,587 --> 00:22:19,963 [Betty] New question. 418 00:22:20,047 --> 00:22:21,423 Who are you? 419 00:22:22,257 --> 00:22:24,634 Because you're sure as hell not TBK. 420 00:22:25,552 --> 00:22:27,804 [TBK] I'm the devil, Betty. 421 00:22:29,556 --> 00:22:34,186 Okay. So if evil exists and you're the devil... 422 00:22:35,479 --> 00:22:37,647 hell is a real place, then? 423 00:22:38,231 --> 00:22:40,025 Oh, yes. 424 00:22:40,650 --> 00:22:42,861 Well, tell me, is my dad there? 425 00:22:42,944 --> 00:22:44,279 He is. 426 00:22:46,490 --> 00:22:50,410 So if I asked you to prove to me that what you're saying is true... 427 00:22:53,205 --> 00:22:55,040 could I speak to my father? 428 00:23:03,215 --> 00:23:05,133 [in Hal's voice] Be-- Be-- Betty? 429 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:07,552 -Betty, what's happening? -Dad. 430 00:23:07,636 --> 00:23:09,096 Betty, where am I? 431 00:23:09,638 --> 00:23:11,223 You have to get me out of here. 432 00:23:11,306 --> 00:23:13,266 Betty, it hurts. It hurts so bad! 433 00:23:13,350 --> 00:23:15,936 If it's really you, Dad, I need you to focus, okay? 434 00:23:17,896 --> 00:23:20,816 Where would you always take me after my Little League games? 435 00:23:20,899 --> 00:23:23,235 [Hal] You-- You-- You mean, 436 00:23:23,318 --> 00:23:25,320 Chaz E. Cheddar's on Route 18? 437 00:23:25,403 --> 00:23:27,405 [dramatic music playing] 438 00:23:32,202 --> 00:23:33,161 [Veronica] Reggie! 439 00:23:34,121 --> 00:23:34,955 Oh, crap. 440 00:23:37,958 --> 00:23:40,418 I want the truth, Reginald. Now. 441 00:23:40,502 --> 00:23:41,670 Okay. 442 00:23:41,753 --> 00:23:44,673 I offered my soul to Mr. Cypher and he didn't want it. 443 00:23:44,756 --> 00:23:48,135 -He said it was a miserable, paltry thing. -It is. 444 00:23:48,218 --> 00:23:50,345 So then you offered mine instead? 445 00:23:50,428 --> 00:23:53,598 He asked for it, said yours would be the real prize. 446 00:23:53,682 --> 00:23:56,685 Oh, my God, so you sold me down the River Styx? 447 00:23:56,768 --> 00:23:59,771 How did this happen? I didn't even sign a contract. 448 00:24:00,272 --> 00:24:03,817 You know those, uh, weekly invoices you sign? 449 00:24:04,442 --> 00:24:08,864 I slipped a contract in one of those stacks 450 00:24:08,947 --> 00:24:13,743 -and gave you Mr. Cypher's pen to use. -[shouts] 451 00:24:15,537 --> 00:24:18,290 Ronnie, I'm sorry! Forgive me! 452 00:24:18,373 --> 00:24:21,376 I only agreed to it because I knew you'd figure a way out. 453 00:24:21,459 --> 00:24:24,713 Get out of my sight. 454 00:24:24,796 --> 00:24:26,464 You've done enough. 455 00:24:29,342 --> 00:24:31,469 Out! Now! 456 00:24:37,559 --> 00:24:39,561 [electricity crackling] 457 00:24:47,110 --> 00:24:48,111 Mr. Cypher. 458 00:24:48,737 --> 00:24:49,863 Ms. Lodge. 459 00:24:50,488 --> 00:24:51,531 So listen. 460 00:24:51,615 --> 00:24:55,410 I might be open to a renegotiation. 461 00:24:56,077 --> 00:24:58,622 A soul in exchange for yours. 462 00:24:59,122 --> 00:25:02,167 But not another of those Nick St. Clair-types. 463 00:25:03,501 --> 00:25:07,589 What about that holy roller that's trying to shut you down? 464 00:25:08,548 --> 00:25:09,799 Alice? 465 00:25:09,883 --> 00:25:13,929 You get me her signature, using my pen... 466 00:25:14,804 --> 00:25:16,514 and I'll release your soul. 467 00:25:17,807 --> 00:25:21,019 Otherwise, you and I have a date at midnight. 468 00:25:24,064 --> 00:25:25,482 [cell phone ringing] 469 00:25:31,196 --> 00:25:32,239 Hello? 470 00:25:32,322 --> 00:25:35,116 [man on phone] Is this Forsythe Pendleton Jones III? 471 00:25:35,200 --> 00:25:36,326 -Yeah. -Hi. 472 00:25:36,409 --> 00:25:38,703 It's David Fenwick with the Associated Press. 473 00:25:38,787 --> 00:25:40,330 We read your "Interview With the Devil." 474 00:25:40,413 --> 00:25:42,624 It's incredible. We'd love to pick it up. 475 00:25:42,707 --> 00:25:44,709 The world needs to read what you wrote. 476 00:25:44,793 --> 00:25:49,297 So after the AP picked up my story, my phone wouldn't stop ringing. 477 00:25:49,381 --> 00:25:51,049 -[cell phone ringing] -Let me call you back. 478 00:25:51,633 --> 00:25:52,884 I even got a call from... 479 00:25:55,178 --> 00:25:57,264 -Samm. -[Samm] Kid, your article's amazing! 480 00:25:57,347 --> 00:25:59,808 I never should've dropped you as a client. I apologize. 481 00:25:59,891 --> 00:26:02,686 But will you please let me be your agent again? 482 00:26:02,769 --> 00:26:04,813 Before you answer, hear me out. 483 00:26:04,896 --> 00:26:06,856 I've been in touch with the Pulitzer people. 484 00:26:06,940 --> 00:26:10,443 Now, because I'm me, I gotta ask, what are you writing next? 485 00:26:13,780 --> 00:26:15,240 -[door opens] -[bell jingling] 486 00:26:15,323 --> 00:26:17,784 -[country music playing over speakers] -Oh, Mr. Hubbard. 487 00:26:17,867 --> 00:26:20,662 Hi. What can I get you? 488 00:26:20,745 --> 00:26:23,665 I don't have money, but I thought in exchange for a bowl of soup, 489 00:26:23,748 --> 00:26:25,250 I could wash some dishes? 490 00:26:26,543 --> 00:26:29,170 You do not need to wash any dishes. 491 00:26:29,254 --> 00:26:33,049 Just have a seat. I will bring you a bowl of soup. 492 00:26:33,591 --> 00:26:35,135 Bless you. Thank you. 493 00:26:38,013 --> 00:26:39,556 That was very kind of you. 494 00:26:39,639 --> 00:26:43,977 Oh, well, that's just what we do here at Pop's. [chuckles] 495 00:26:44,060 --> 00:26:44,894 Yes. 496 00:26:45,770 --> 00:26:48,398 Even when facing the direst of circumstances, 497 00:26:48,481 --> 00:26:50,650 you show compassion and kindness. 498 00:26:50,734 --> 00:26:53,653 Such a virtue should be rewarded, don't you think? 499 00:26:55,280 --> 00:26:57,615 I'm sorry. Do I know you? 500 00:26:57,699 --> 00:27:01,369 I'm a great admirer of your grandfather and all his good deeds. 501 00:27:01,995 --> 00:27:04,706 Forgive me, I don't quite understand. 502 00:27:05,623 --> 00:27:07,459 You might say, 503 00:27:07,542 --> 00:27:09,252 I'm one of the good guys. 504 00:27:09,336 --> 00:27:11,546 [angelic music playing] 505 00:27:11,629 --> 00:27:13,298 My name is Raphael. 506 00:27:13,381 --> 00:27:18,178 And my boss likes what you and your family are doing here. 507 00:27:18,261 --> 00:27:21,473 And he wants to make sure you're prepared for a battle that's coming. 508 00:27:21,973 --> 00:27:24,351 One in which your diner will play an important role. 509 00:27:25,935 --> 00:27:27,562 He wanted you to have this. 510 00:27:32,484 --> 00:27:33,651 [knocking on door] 511 00:27:35,153 --> 00:27:36,154 Alice. 512 00:27:37,280 --> 00:27:39,949 Thank you for coming in on such short notice. 513 00:27:40,033 --> 00:27:41,451 I know how busy you are. 514 00:27:42,202 --> 00:27:45,372 I am, but you said you had an offer for me. 515 00:27:45,455 --> 00:27:46,581 I do. 516 00:27:46,664 --> 00:27:49,626 I want to donate a percentage 517 00:27:49,709 --> 00:27:53,505 of Babylonium's weekly earnings to the town of Rivervale. 518 00:27:54,714 --> 00:27:56,591 To be allocated at your discretion. 519 00:27:58,134 --> 00:27:59,636 My discretion? 520 00:27:59,719 --> 00:28:03,014 I want you to be my point person on this, discreetly. 521 00:28:03,098 --> 00:28:07,268 And I have a direct deposit here, ready to sign, 522 00:28:07,352 --> 00:28:10,939 if this sounds at all amenable to you. 523 00:28:13,108 --> 00:28:15,110 As a matter of fact, it does. 524 00:28:17,404 --> 00:28:21,658 You know, I knew you weren't all bad, Veronica. 525 00:28:21,741 --> 00:28:23,993 [suspenseful music playing] 526 00:28:28,832 --> 00:28:29,874 Alice, stop. 527 00:28:29,958 --> 00:28:31,376 What? What's wrong? 528 00:28:32,419 --> 00:28:33,586 What's wrong... 529 00:28:34,671 --> 00:28:36,005 is that... 530 00:28:36,881 --> 00:28:38,800 you're a pain in the ass... 531 00:28:39,300 --> 00:28:41,302 but you don't deserve to burn in hell. 532 00:28:42,095 --> 00:28:44,681 -[scoffs] -I've changed my mind. 533 00:28:46,057 --> 00:28:47,058 Leave. 534 00:28:47,142 --> 00:28:50,478 If you thought that I was a thorn in your side before, 535 00:28:51,146 --> 00:28:53,189 get ready for what's coming next. 536 00:29:05,410 --> 00:29:06,661 "It was... 537 00:29:07,370 --> 00:29:12,167 a dark and stormy night." 538 00:29:19,007 --> 00:29:21,384 Who knew the devil would be so literal? 539 00:29:21,468 --> 00:29:23,595 [TBK] Back for more, Betty? 540 00:29:27,557 --> 00:29:29,684 -If you're the devil... -Mmm. 541 00:29:30,351 --> 00:29:33,605 ...and you've come to me, it's because you want something from me. 542 00:29:33,688 --> 00:29:34,939 So, what is it? 543 00:29:35,023 --> 00:29:37,150 [TBK] Your loyalty. 544 00:29:37,233 --> 00:29:39,319 There's a war brewing, Betty. 545 00:29:39,986 --> 00:29:42,572 The one between good and evil. 546 00:29:42,655 --> 00:29:44,699 Pledge your allegiance to me 547 00:29:44,783 --> 00:29:48,077 and I'll release your father from endless suffering. 548 00:29:48,161 --> 00:29:49,913 Why do you need me? 549 00:29:49,996 --> 00:29:52,749 Because it is foretold. 550 00:29:52,832 --> 00:29:57,045 "I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet-colored beast, 551 00:29:57,128 --> 00:29:58,713 full of blasphemy, 552 00:29:58,797 --> 00:30:01,508 and that woman was Babylon the Great, 553 00:30:01,591 --> 00:30:05,220 mother of all destruction and abomination." 554 00:30:05,303 --> 00:30:08,139 You are that woman, Betty. 555 00:30:08,223 --> 00:30:09,224 Really? 556 00:30:10,683 --> 00:30:14,103 I'm the Whore of Babylon from the Book of Revelation? 557 00:30:16,814 --> 00:30:18,399 I don't think so. 558 00:30:20,652 --> 00:30:22,987 And as for my father's suffering? 559 00:30:23,655 --> 00:30:25,823 I don't care about it. 560 00:30:25,907 --> 00:30:27,784 [TBK] What if I told you... 561 00:30:28,493 --> 00:30:30,328 Polly's in hell too? 562 00:30:32,580 --> 00:30:33,414 I-- 563 00:30:35,166 --> 00:30:38,419 I wouldn't believe you because Polly doesn't deserve to be there. 564 00:30:38,503 --> 00:30:40,046 [TBK] Doesn't she, though? 565 00:30:44,509 --> 00:30:46,010 [in Polly's voice] Betty? 566 00:30:46,094 --> 00:30:47,595 Betty, make it stop! 567 00:30:47,679 --> 00:30:50,682 It burns, Betty! It burns so much! 568 00:30:50,765 --> 00:30:53,351 My skin, my skin... Betty, it's coming off. 569 00:30:53,434 --> 00:30:55,645 -Everything hurts so much. -Stop it. 570 00:30:55,728 --> 00:30:58,690 Stop it! Stop it! Stop torturing her! 571 00:30:58,773 --> 00:30:59,732 Stop it! 572 00:30:59,816 --> 00:31:01,818 -[TBK laughing] -[Polly screaming] 573 00:31:41,733 --> 00:31:43,318 And let me guess... 574 00:31:44,777 --> 00:31:47,280 the face of evil is mine, right? 575 00:32:00,710 --> 00:32:01,586 Glen? 576 00:32:02,795 --> 00:32:04,339 -[electricity crackling] -[Cypher] Yes. 577 00:32:04,422 --> 00:32:06,049 It's Glen. 578 00:32:08,885 --> 00:32:11,638 And when I called him using your voice, saying I needed him... 579 00:32:11,721 --> 00:32:12,555 [screeches] 580 00:32:13,932 --> 00:32:15,934 ...well, he couldn't come any faster. 581 00:32:16,893 --> 00:32:19,771 He must've really cared about you. 582 00:32:24,943 --> 00:32:26,903 [Reggie] Hey, Ronnie. Sorry to bother you. 583 00:32:27,528 --> 00:32:29,530 I know you've got a lot on your plate... 584 00:32:30,698 --> 00:32:35,161 but the weekly skim guys are here to collect their cut. 585 00:32:35,870 --> 00:32:36,746 Um... 586 00:32:37,413 --> 00:32:38,748 Do you want me to handle it? 587 00:32:39,666 --> 00:32:40,792 Actually, no. 588 00:32:41,918 --> 00:32:42,835 Let them in. 589 00:32:44,128 --> 00:32:45,630 I wanna thank them personally. 590 00:32:46,297 --> 00:32:47,173 For what? 591 00:32:48,091 --> 00:32:49,592 For giving me... 592 00:32:50,760 --> 00:32:52,053 a hope in hell. 593 00:32:52,136 --> 00:32:54,472 Oh, and tell Kevin to take the night off. 594 00:32:54,555 --> 00:32:56,766 I'll be delivering our 11:00 number. 595 00:32:57,725 --> 00:32:59,102 My swan song. 596 00:33:00,019 --> 00:33:02,063 Ending right at the stroke of midnight. 597 00:33:09,570 --> 00:33:12,240 You called me, Mr. Jones, I came. 598 00:33:12,824 --> 00:33:15,159 -Now what seems to be the problem? -I don't want it. 599 00:33:15,994 --> 00:33:19,205 I don't want the Pulitzer, the fame. I don't want the fortune. 600 00:33:19,288 --> 00:33:20,957 Please, take it back. Take it back. 601 00:33:21,040 --> 00:33:24,002 -I-- I need to be able to write again. -Of course. 602 00:33:24,544 --> 00:33:25,837 I understand. 603 00:33:26,671 --> 00:33:28,756 And I could do that. 604 00:33:29,841 --> 00:33:31,050 But it would cost you. 605 00:33:31,134 --> 00:33:33,469 My soul, right? 606 00:33:36,472 --> 00:33:37,306 Take it. 607 00:33:38,141 --> 00:33:39,142 Take it. 608 00:33:43,396 --> 00:33:45,064 I'm nothing if I'm not a writer. 609 00:33:45,148 --> 00:33:47,150 [dramatic music playing] 610 00:34:01,622 --> 00:34:05,126 [Veronica] ♪ I'm gonna marry the night ♪ 611 00:34:05,710 --> 00:34:09,047 ♪ I won't give up on my life ♪ 612 00:34:09,922 --> 00:34:15,094 ♪ I'm a warrior queen Live passionately tonight ♪ 613 00:34:15,762 --> 00:34:18,556 -♪ I'm gonna marry the night ♪ -[audience cheering] 614 00:34:20,224 --> 00:34:23,853 ♪ I'm gonna marry the night ♪ 615 00:34:24,520 --> 00:34:26,898 ♪ I'm not gonna cry anymore ♪ 616 00:34:26,981 --> 00:34:30,943 ♪ I'm gonna marry the night ♪ 617 00:34:31,527 --> 00:34:34,363 ♪ Leave nothing on these streets To explore ♪ 618 00:34:35,281 --> 00:34:38,743 ♪ M-m-m-marry, m-m-m-marry ♪ 619 00:34:38,826 --> 00:34:41,662 ♪ M-m-m-marry the night ♪ 620 00:34:42,914 --> 00:34:46,167 ♪ Oh, m-m-m-marry, m-m-m-marry ♪ 621 00:34:46,250 --> 00:34:48,920 ♪ M-m-m-marry the night ♪ 622 00:34:50,046 --> 00:34:51,631 -[door opens] -[bell jingling] 623 00:34:55,009 --> 00:34:58,721 I was so pleased to hear that you'd accepted my offer, Tabitha. 624 00:34:59,347 --> 00:35:02,683 And how nice to see you on the mend, Terrance. 625 00:35:03,309 --> 00:35:04,477 I wanted him here. 626 00:35:04,560 --> 00:35:05,686 Well... 627 00:35:06,479 --> 00:35:08,147 we all need to sign, anyway. 628 00:35:11,275 --> 00:35:12,777 But before we do, 629 00:35:12,860 --> 00:35:15,738 I wanna make sure that this contract is ironclad, 630 00:35:15,822 --> 00:35:18,032 and that after we sign, my grandfather's soul 631 00:35:18,116 --> 00:35:21,327 is free and clear, forever. 632 00:35:22,161 --> 00:35:24,580 Cross my heart and hope to die. 633 00:35:25,289 --> 00:35:27,959 Terrance, will you get us started? 634 00:35:36,926 --> 00:35:39,512 What will you do with Pop's now? 635 00:35:39,595 --> 00:35:42,098 Oh, the bulldozers will be here in the morning. 636 00:35:43,599 --> 00:35:45,768 If this is Pop's last night, 637 00:35:45,852 --> 00:35:48,646 then I want a milkshake to remember it by. 638 00:35:48,729 --> 00:35:50,314 Delightful idea. 639 00:35:50,857 --> 00:35:52,191 Make enough for three. 640 00:35:52,275 --> 00:35:58,072 -♪ Come on and run ♪ -[whoops] 641 00:35:58,948 --> 00:36:05,621 ♪ Turn the car on and run ♪ 642 00:36:10,418 --> 00:36:12,211 To eternal darkness. 643 00:36:23,764 --> 00:36:24,891 How does it taste? 644 00:36:25,516 --> 00:36:28,144 Now that you mention it, the flavor is a little... 645 00:36:29,103 --> 00:36:29,937 off. 646 00:36:30,021 --> 00:36:33,900 Oh, well, yeah, that would be the secret ingredient I added. 647 00:36:34,525 --> 00:36:35,902 What secret ingredient? 648 00:36:35,985 --> 00:36:39,155 Tears that the Virgin Mary shed at the Crucifixion. 649 00:36:43,743 --> 00:36:45,411 [Cypher retching] 650 00:36:49,999 --> 00:36:52,168 Where did you get that? 651 00:36:52,251 --> 00:36:53,794 My guardian angel. 652 00:36:54,295 --> 00:36:56,339 And since we have consumed the tears as well, 653 00:36:56,422 --> 00:36:59,133 we are now protected by their holy properties. 654 00:36:59,759 --> 00:37:00,676 But our deal... 655 00:37:00,760 --> 00:37:04,221 Oh, yes, about that. 656 00:37:04,305 --> 00:37:06,307 [dramatic music playing] 657 00:37:13,356 --> 00:37:15,983 From this moment on, Pop's is consecrated. 658 00:37:16,067 --> 00:37:18,819 Protected from you and any other force of evil. 659 00:37:19,737 --> 00:37:22,531 Now why don't you get the hell out of our town? 660 00:37:25,826 --> 00:37:29,538 ♪ I'm gonna marry the night ♪ 661 00:37:30,456 --> 00:37:33,209 ♪ I'm gonna burn a hole in the road ♪ 662 00:37:33,292 --> 00:37:37,004 ♪ I'm gonna marry the night ♪ 663 00:37:37,797 --> 00:37:40,591 ♪ Leave nothing on these streets To explore ♪ 664 00:37:41,467 --> 00:37:45,054 ♪ M-m-m-marry, m-m-m-marry ♪ 665 00:37:45,137 --> 00:37:47,765 ♪ M-m-m-marry the night ♪ 666 00:37:48,808 --> 00:37:52,687 ♪ Oh, m-m-m-marry, m-m-m-marry ♪ 667 00:37:52,770 --> 00:37:55,147 ♪ M-m-m-marry the night ♪ 668 00:37:56,274 --> 00:37:58,276 -[song ends] -[audience cheering] 669 00:38:03,823 --> 00:38:05,825 [suspenseful music playing] 670 00:38:27,054 --> 00:38:29,056 [cell phone ringing] 671 00:38:38,858 --> 00:38:39,817 Hello? 672 00:38:39,900 --> 00:38:43,821 [woman on phone] Hello, Agent Cooper? This is Foster from Agent Scott's office. 673 00:38:43,904 --> 00:38:45,906 Have you heard from Glen recently? 674 00:38:45,990 --> 00:38:49,285 His wife reported him missing and no one can get ahold of him. 675 00:38:49,368 --> 00:38:53,164 No, I haven't heard from him, but I'll give you a call if I do. 676 00:38:54,165 --> 00:38:55,458 I hope he's okay. 677 00:39:08,846 --> 00:39:10,264 [Veronica] Reggiekins? 678 00:39:13,100 --> 00:39:14,101 Veronica? 679 00:39:15,269 --> 00:39:16,729 You're still here? 680 00:39:17,855 --> 00:39:19,523 But it's after midnight. 681 00:39:20,316 --> 00:39:21,150 What happened? 682 00:39:21,233 --> 00:39:22,109 Well... 683 00:39:23,110 --> 00:39:27,114 after I finished my number, to wild applause, might I add, 684 00:39:27,615 --> 00:39:32,203 I went to the cash room to meet with Mr. Cypher... 685 00:39:33,037 --> 00:39:34,663 and we brokered a better deal. 686 00:39:34,747 --> 00:39:35,956 That's amazing. 687 00:39:36,457 --> 00:39:37,541 What kind of deal? 688 00:39:38,876 --> 00:39:43,923 Let's just say the devil will be joining our little skim at the casino. 689 00:39:44,673 --> 00:39:46,926 Only, instead of collecting cash, 690 00:39:47,510 --> 00:39:49,053 I'll be his expediter, 691 00:39:49,553 --> 00:39:53,015 supplying him with one lost soul from our floor each week 692 00:39:53,099 --> 00:39:55,267 for the rest of my natural life. 693 00:39:55,351 --> 00:39:58,145 You're a genius, Ronnie. You did it. 694 00:39:59,188 --> 00:40:00,356 You beat the devil. 695 00:40:01,065 --> 00:40:03,109 Did you expect anything less? 696 00:40:04,568 --> 00:40:06,278 [banging on door] 697 00:40:08,864 --> 00:40:10,533 You should get that, Reggie. 698 00:40:11,617 --> 00:40:13,119 I think it's for you. 699 00:40:14,829 --> 00:40:15,663 Who is it? 700 00:40:16,288 --> 00:40:17,832 You know who it is. 701 00:40:19,083 --> 00:40:21,293 His weekly skim begins tonight. 702 00:40:21,919 --> 00:40:22,753 Or actually... 703 00:40:24,422 --> 00:40:25,756 Sunday morning. 704 00:40:27,299 --> 00:40:30,177 -But-- -You shouldn't have double-crossed me. 705 00:40:30,970 --> 00:40:34,056 And you should have been more careful about what pen you use 706 00:40:34,140 --> 00:40:36,058 when signing for liquor deliveries... 707 00:40:37,726 --> 00:40:40,646 as you did earlier today. 708 00:40:41,897 --> 00:40:42,898 No. 709 00:40:43,482 --> 00:40:44,650 [banging on door] 710 00:40:45,276 --> 00:40:46,485 Go on, Reggie. 711 00:40:47,570 --> 00:40:48,863 Be a man about it. 712 00:40:49,947 --> 00:40:52,616 Or he'll drag you out kicking and screaming... 713 00:40:53,159 --> 00:40:54,535 like a little bitch. 714 00:40:58,664 --> 00:41:00,666 [dramatic music playing] 715 00:41:01,542 --> 00:41:03,544 -[fire roaring] -[Reggie screaming] 716 00:41:11,218 --> 00:41:13,471 For people like Veronica Lodge, 717 00:41:13,554 --> 00:41:15,556 this is their lot in life. 718 00:41:17,266 --> 00:41:19,101 Living bet to bet, 719 00:41:19,185 --> 00:41:22,146 skim to skim, scam to scam, 720 00:41:22,229 --> 00:41:24,773 always chasing that next best deal. 721 00:41:30,404 --> 00:41:36,118 And so what if it costs a few hundred or thousand souls along the way? 722 00:41:36,869 --> 00:41:39,580 Because if Rivervale really is going to be 723 00:41:40,080 --> 00:41:43,083 the final battleground between good and evil... 724 00:41:44,335 --> 00:41:46,128 is anybody's soul safe? 725 00:41:59,725 --> 00:42:01,727 [theme music playing] ?