1 00:00:03,586 --> 00:00:07,590 [Jughead] Heroes. Some are born on the gridiron and baseball diamonds, 2 00:00:08,258 --> 00:00:11,511 others are ripped from the pages of comic books. 3 00:00:11,594 --> 00:00:14,597 But then there are folk heroes, champions of the common people. 4 00:00:14,681 --> 00:00:15,932 You've heard of them. 5 00:00:16,015 --> 00:00:18,810 John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett. 6 00:00:19,769 --> 00:00:22,856 Folk heroes are symbols of courage for the oppressed. 7 00:00:23,565 --> 00:00:25,567 Riverdale was being threatened by a villain 8 00:00:25,650 --> 00:00:29,154 with the seemingly supernatural ability to control minds. 9 00:00:29,237 --> 00:00:30,905 We needed a hero to defeat him. 10 00:00:30,989 --> 00:00:34,492 One who wouldn't manipulate our neighbors towards their worst impulses, 11 00:00:34,576 --> 00:00:36,661 but inspire them to do their best. 12 00:00:36,745 --> 00:00:39,247 We needed a modern-day folk hero. 13 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:46,546 So, Mr. Pickens, what brings you to the Babylonium? 14 00:00:46,629 --> 00:00:47,839 Please call me Percival. 15 00:00:47,922 --> 00:00:51,050 And since I'm the newest member of the Council, 16 00:00:51,134 --> 00:00:52,844 I need a more permanent home in Riverdale, 17 00:00:52,927 --> 00:00:57,640 and I was hoping to take up residence in one of your champagne suites. 18 00:00:58,975 --> 00:01:03,062 No chance. You came after me and my casino the second you arrived in town. 19 00:01:03,146 --> 00:01:04,939 Look, I can only apologize for that. 20 00:01:05,023 --> 00:01:08,943 It seems I've underestimated the Babylonium's potential. 21 00:01:09,611 --> 00:01:10,653 And yours. 22 00:01:11,738 --> 00:01:16,242 Now that I've stepped down as deputy to open up a curiosity shop in town, 23 00:01:16,326 --> 00:01:18,787 I'm less concerned with matters of law and order. 24 00:01:19,913 --> 00:01:21,915 Now, about that champagne suite, 25 00:01:21,998 --> 00:01:24,501 I can pay you a year's rent, a year's back rent, 26 00:01:24,584 --> 00:01:29,798 and a year's security deposit. Today. In cash. 27 00:01:30,548 --> 00:01:33,635 Also, not to step on Kevin Keller's toes, but I'm quite the crooner. 28 00:01:33,718 --> 00:01:35,011 -Are you now? -Oh, yes. 29 00:01:35,094 --> 00:01:40,058 I've sung Caesar's Palace, Sydney Opera House, Moulin Rouge. 30 00:01:40,642 --> 00:01:42,393 Not to brag, but the ladies love me. 31 00:01:43,645 --> 00:01:45,647 Confidentially, so do the men. 32 00:01:46,272 --> 00:01:48,817 -Cash, you said? -Cash it is. 33 00:01:50,318 --> 00:01:52,195 Are you certain about this, Brittania? 34 00:01:52,278 --> 00:01:53,446 Yes, Mistress Cheryl. 35 00:01:53,530 --> 00:01:56,616 When my parents heard about you wanting to adopt me, 36 00:01:57,200 --> 00:02:01,746 they thought about it, and they're ready to accept me for who I am. 37 00:02:01,830 --> 00:02:05,625 In that case, Godspeed. And thank you. 38 00:02:06,209 --> 00:02:10,630 If not for you, I would've been trapped in Abigail Blossom's mind forever. 39 00:02:12,132 --> 00:02:15,510 For that, you will always have a place here. 40 00:02:18,179 --> 00:02:20,181 [tender music playing] 41 00:02:23,726 --> 00:02:25,019 [gavel bangs] 42 00:02:25,103 --> 00:02:30,275 And next on the agenda is the Pickens Park revitalization project. 43 00:02:31,985 --> 00:02:35,280 [Percival clears throat] Now, as we all know, 44 00:02:35,363 --> 00:02:40,952 Pickens Park, once magnificent, has sadly become blighted. 45 00:02:41,870 --> 00:02:43,872 Drugs, crime, and worse. 46 00:02:45,206 --> 00:02:48,918 Which is why I'm so excited to reveal to you... 47 00:02:51,212 --> 00:02:52,046 the park's future. 48 00:02:52,130 --> 00:02:56,175 As you can see, it will feature new playgrounds for children, 49 00:02:56,259 --> 00:02:58,177 repaved pathways for cycling, 50 00:02:58,261 --> 00:03:03,182 and where it stood before, a glorious new statue of my ancestor, General Pickens, 51 00:03:03,266 --> 00:03:06,102 the man credited with taming these wild lands. 52 00:03:06,185 --> 00:03:07,687 You can't be serious, right? 53 00:03:07,770 --> 00:03:11,983 General Pickens was a homicidal maniac who slaughtered the Uktena tribe. 54 00:03:12,066 --> 00:03:13,651 We all learned that in high school. 55 00:03:13,735 --> 00:03:15,820 Yeah, and I think before anything is approved, 56 00:03:15,904 --> 00:03:18,823 it's important to remember why the statue was removed. 57 00:03:18,907 --> 00:03:22,744 For a lot of people in Riverdale, General Pickens isn't a hero, 58 00:03:22,827 --> 00:03:25,914 but rather an offensive reminder of our town's dark history. 59 00:03:25,997 --> 00:03:28,750 Very well. We'll, uh, revisit this. 60 00:03:28,833 --> 00:03:33,838 In the meantime, let's move on to the next order of business: The new town sign. 61 00:03:33,922 --> 00:03:38,384 Now, the updated design, approved by a majority of this Council, 62 00:03:40,303 --> 00:03:43,306 sadly won't have room for the town's slogan: 63 00:03:44,098 --> 00:03:46,476 "Home of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe." 64 00:03:47,727 --> 00:03:49,646 So we'll have to lose that. 65 00:03:50,438 --> 00:03:52,649 -[Tabitha] What's your problem with me? -What do you mean? 66 00:03:52,732 --> 00:03:55,526 The fact that you decided to remove Pop's from the town sign. 67 00:03:55,610 --> 00:04:00,031 It was an esthetic decision. Tabitha, I can assure you, I'm not your enemy. 68 00:04:00,114 --> 00:04:05,370 In fact, friendly advice, instead of expending all your energy fighting me, 69 00:04:06,287 --> 00:04:09,040 you should consider an actual threat to your livelihood. 70 00:04:09,749 --> 00:04:13,628 -Veronica Lodge. Her casino. -What are you talking about? 71 00:04:14,379 --> 00:04:17,924 I shouldn't say anything, but the Council's holding a special meeting 72 00:04:18,007 --> 00:04:21,094 to approve a billboard promoting the Babylonium. 73 00:04:21,678 --> 00:04:24,430 Now, seeing as that highway's only zoned for two billboards, 74 00:04:24,514 --> 00:04:26,182 the town's and one other, 75 00:04:27,308 --> 00:04:31,271 shouldn't you be fighting to make that a Pop's advertisement instead? 76 00:04:32,814 --> 00:04:33,731 Think about it. 77 00:04:33,815 --> 00:04:35,817 [pensive music playing] 78 00:04:38,945 --> 00:04:42,031 It's like Percival has the whole town in his thrall. 79 00:04:42,115 --> 00:04:47,620 And the irony is, as far as everyone else is concerned, Percival is a great guy. 80 00:04:47,704 --> 00:04:51,291 Oh, except, never mind the fact that he's killed people. 81 00:04:52,375 --> 00:04:53,918 How do you fight mind control? 82 00:04:54,002 --> 00:04:55,712 Actually, there might be a way. 83 00:04:55,795 --> 00:04:57,547 I've been reading this parapsychology book, 84 00:04:57,630 --> 00:05:01,217 and scientists think that you can actually resist mind control 85 00:05:01,301 --> 00:05:03,344 through an emotional anchor. 86 00:05:03,428 --> 00:05:07,432 It acts as a tether connecting you to what you feel like your core identity is. 87 00:05:07,515 --> 00:05:12,020 As long as you stay connected to it, he can't get a grasp on you. 88 00:05:12,729 --> 00:05:18,985 So if I were one-on-one with Percival, I would just think about my mom or Polly. 89 00:05:19,068 --> 00:05:22,655 Before he gets his hooks on you? Yeah, you might be able to resist. 90 00:05:22,739 --> 00:05:25,283 That's great for us, but what about the rest of the town? 91 00:05:25,366 --> 00:05:28,536 You're right. Before we figure out what his ultimate plan is, 92 00:05:28,619 --> 00:05:33,750 we have to try to free the stranglehold that he has on our friends and neighbors. 93 00:05:34,334 --> 00:05:38,421 By beating him at his own game. Not manipulation. Inspiration. 94 00:05:39,297 --> 00:05:43,468 The people of the town, they need to be reminded of who they are, 95 00:05:43,551 --> 00:05:45,178 what their core values are. 96 00:05:45,928 --> 00:05:48,723 Decency. Kindness. Fairness. They need someone to look up to. 97 00:05:48,806 --> 00:05:50,975 A hero to point them in the direction of good. 98 00:05:52,101 --> 00:05:58,066 -Archie, that hero needs to be you. -What are you talking about? 99 00:05:58,149 --> 00:06:01,027 You're the closest thing we have to an authentic American folk hero 100 00:06:01,110 --> 00:06:03,029 who can rouse people towards good. 101 00:06:03,112 --> 00:06:08,534 And what's better than a homegrown son of Fred Andrews, champion of the common folk? 102 00:06:08,618 --> 00:06:11,579 -Not everyone sees me in that light. -They will, in time. 103 00:06:11,662 --> 00:06:13,915 Once you win back their hearts and minds, 104 00:06:13,998 --> 00:06:17,460 including those that are currently under Percival's supernatural charisma, 105 00:06:17,543 --> 00:06:20,088 -we can stop his ascent. -Vote his ass off the Council. 106 00:06:20,171 --> 00:06:25,426 Sign me up. But we can't just decide Archie's a hero and people will believe. 107 00:06:25,510 --> 00:06:27,470 [Jughead] No, he'll need to demonstrate it. 108 00:06:27,553 --> 00:06:31,057 But lucky for us, Archie's already a legend in the making. 109 00:06:32,475 --> 00:06:35,937 And my ex-manager has a connection to the Guinness Book of World Records. 110 00:06:36,020 --> 00:06:39,190 Are you still in touch with KO Kelly? We might need his help. 111 00:06:39,273 --> 00:06:40,233 Yes. 112 00:06:41,442 --> 00:06:43,444 [ominous music playing] 113 00:06:49,033 --> 00:06:51,244 Stare all you want, Abigail, 114 00:06:51,327 --> 00:06:54,872 but you'll never get out of that cage and into my beautiful body. 115 00:07:02,964 --> 00:07:07,760 Oh, God, is it getting warm in here? 116 00:07:18,312 --> 00:07:19,730 [dramatic music playing] 117 00:07:26,404 --> 00:07:27,447 [screaming] 118 00:07:35,329 --> 00:07:38,082 All right, the floor is now open for public comments. 119 00:07:38,166 --> 00:07:40,084 I'd like to make an announcement. 120 00:07:41,460 --> 00:07:44,755 As of today, the El Royale will be unavailable for town hall meetings. 121 00:07:45,840 --> 00:07:49,427 I've decided to re-open it as a boxing gym for local kids. 122 00:07:49,510 --> 00:07:51,554 Are we sure that's a prudent idea? 123 00:07:51,637 --> 00:07:55,725 The El Royale started out as a boxing gym. And for a while, it was a youth center. 124 00:07:56,392 --> 00:07:59,061 This would combine two of my passions. Physical fitness-- 125 00:07:59,145 --> 00:08:01,481 And serving and inspiring the community. 126 00:08:01,564 --> 00:08:04,775 Filling the youth of Riverdale with personal and civic pride. 127 00:08:04,859 --> 00:08:08,779 Instilling in them much needed values. Leading with compassion. 128 00:08:08,863 --> 00:08:11,073 Reminding them to think for themselves. 129 00:08:11,157 --> 00:08:16,204 With all due respect, how is this ramshackle place going to inspire anyone? 130 00:08:16,287 --> 00:08:18,998 The El Royale is about to be world-famous. 131 00:08:19,081 --> 00:08:22,877 Owned and operated by the World's Toughest Man Alive, Archie Andrews. 132 00:08:23,836 --> 00:08:27,882 An adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records will be arriving soon 133 00:08:27,965 --> 00:08:30,551 to watch Archie perform feats of human endurance 134 00:08:30,635 --> 00:08:32,595 that need to be seen to be believed. 135 00:08:32,678 --> 00:08:35,389 So we would like to invite everyone, far and wide, 136 00:08:35,473 --> 00:08:39,769 to come and cheer on Riverdale's homegrown folk hero, Archie Andrews, 137 00:08:40,436 --> 00:08:41,354 Man of Iron. 138 00:08:42,730 --> 00:08:44,732 [pensive music playing] 139 00:08:48,903 --> 00:08:53,741 A hundred and three. You're burning up with fever, as I suspected. 140 00:08:53,824 --> 00:08:55,826 Last night, I feared I was burning alive. 141 00:08:55,910 --> 00:08:59,330 Well, get thee back to bed, child. And rest. 142 00:08:59,914 --> 00:09:01,707 Thank you for taking care of me. 143 00:09:01,791 --> 00:09:05,253 Oh, I'm not going to be taking care of you, no, no, no. 144 00:09:05,336 --> 00:09:09,549 I must keep vigil over the doll and its prisoner, Abigail. 145 00:09:09,632 --> 00:09:13,678 But I will hire a night nurse to minister to your needs. 146 00:09:17,390 --> 00:09:18,599 [footsteps approaching] 147 00:09:23,938 --> 00:09:29,402 We appreciate all the time and effort you both put into your individual proposals. 148 00:09:29,485 --> 00:09:35,992 But we are going to go with the Babylonium billboard. 149 00:09:37,034 --> 00:09:38,578 -Hmm. -[Alice] Yes. 150 00:09:38,661 --> 00:09:42,873 While Pop's represents Riverdale's past, we wanna look towards its future. 151 00:09:43,749 --> 00:09:49,880 Percival reminded us a casino promises more revenue, short- and long-term. 152 00:09:50,923 --> 00:09:56,554 We hope you understand, Pop's will always be part of Riverdale's legacy. 153 00:09:56,637 --> 00:09:58,306 -Mm. -Legacy? 154 00:09:58,973 --> 00:10:02,810 Yes, but also its present and future, Percival. 155 00:10:03,311 --> 00:10:04,395 Count on it. 156 00:10:04,478 --> 00:10:06,480 [tense music playing] 157 00:10:09,233 --> 00:10:11,193 -Well, that was rather awkward. -Yeah. 158 00:10:11,277 --> 00:10:15,990 Shall we decamp to the El Royale, see what Archie's feats of toughness are? 159 00:10:16,073 --> 00:10:17,283 I'm rather curious. 160 00:10:18,326 --> 00:10:19,869 [crowd cheering] 161 00:10:19,952 --> 00:10:21,370 ["Believer" playing] 162 00:10:22,580 --> 00:10:24,582 ♪ I'm a believer ♪ 163 00:10:24,665 --> 00:10:27,001 ♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh ♪ 164 00:10:28,127 --> 00:10:30,004 ♪ I'm a believer, baby ♪ 165 00:10:30,087 --> 00:10:32,173 ♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh ♪ 166 00:10:33,799 --> 00:10:35,593 ♪ I'm a believer ♪ 167 00:10:35,676 --> 00:10:40,640 ♪ I was just a child A little dead behind the eyes ♪ 168 00:10:40,723 --> 00:10:45,519 ♪ My heart was at war With the rage inside my mind ♪ 169 00:10:46,062 --> 00:10:48,898 ♪ Got a taste, a new sensation ♪ 170 00:10:48,981 --> 00:10:51,359 ♪ On my knees, a last confession ♪ 171 00:10:53,402 --> 00:10:56,364 ♪ Riding high, swinging low This is how it goes... ♪ 172 00:10:56,447 --> 00:10:58,115 -[grunts] -[crowd groaning] 173 00:11:00,034 --> 00:11:02,370 ♪ I'm a believer, baby ♪ 174 00:11:02,453 --> 00:11:04,246 ♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh ♪ 175 00:11:05,539 --> 00:11:07,500 ♪ I'm a believer ♪ 176 00:11:07,583 --> 00:11:08,959 ♪ I found where I belong ♪ 177 00:11:09,043 --> 00:11:10,294 [crowd cheering] 178 00:11:10,378 --> 00:11:13,172 ♪ I was blind but now I see ♪ 179 00:11:13,255 --> 00:11:17,468 ♪ I was born right here On the outside lookin' in ♪ 180 00:11:18,135 --> 00:11:20,846 ♪ You don't look a thing like Jesus ♪ 181 00:11:20,930 --> 00:11:24,058 ♪ Waited my whole life to sing this ♪ 182 00:11:24,141 --> 00:11:25,226 [crowd cheering] 183 00:11:26,018 --> 00:11:28,729 ♪ Riding high, swinging low This is how it goes ♪ 184 00:11:28,813 --> 00:11:31,148 ♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh ♪ 185 00:11:32,066 --> 00:11:34,026 ♪ I'm a believer, baby ♪ 186 00:11:34,110 --> 00:11:35,861 ♪ Oh-oh-oh-oh ♪ 187 00:11:37,405 --> 00:11:39,365 ♪ I'm a believer ♪ 188 00:11:39,448 --> 00:11:43,661 According to Mr. Guinness, you are now the World's Toughest Man. How's it feel? 189 00:11:44,412 --> 00:11:48,707 My dad used to keep a copy of that book in the john, so pretty good, I guess. 190 00:11:49,625 --> 00:11:52,294 And luckily, no one's asked questions about my feats. 191 00:11:52,378 --> 00:11:54,755 We erred on the right side of credulity. 192 00:11:54,839 --> 00:11:59,718 Also, um, did you see how the crowd turned towards you and away from Percival? 193 00:11:59,802 --> 00:12:02,972 Yeah. He was pissed. So, what's next? 194 00:12:03,055 --> 00:12:05,891 So, good news is, uh, your statue is almost finished. 195 00:12:05,975 --> 00:12:07,059 Wait. What statue? 196 00:12:07,143 --> 00:12:10,187 The one I commissioned from a sculptor friend back in New York. 197 00:12:10,271 --> 00:12:14,108 Percival is trying to mythologize his great-grandfather, 198 00:12:14,191 --> 00:12:15,901 so we have to mythologize you. 199 00:12:15,985 --> 00:12:20,281 -Jug, I'm not sure about a statue. -Okay, you're being too modest, man. 200 00:12:20,823 --> 00:12:23,200 Also, KO Kelly has agreed to the fight. He's all in. 201 00:12:23,284 --> 00:12:24,827 I'm not sure about that, either. 202 00:12:25,453 --> 00:12:28,789 Wouldn't my powers give me an unfair advantage? I could hurt him. 203 00:12:29,290 --> 00:12:31,000 Not to mention his reputation. 204 00:12:31,083 --> 00:12:33,377 That's the beauty of it. You don't actually have to win. 205 00:12:34,128 --> 00:12:35,754 Since KO went professional, 206 00:12:35,838 --> 00:12:39,425 his whole thing is that he knocks every opponent out that he fights. 207 00:12:39,508 --> 00:12:42,845 So all you have to do is stay standing at the bell. 208 00:12:42,928 --> 00:12:44,513 He'll get the technical victory, 209 00:12:44,597 --> 00:12:47,016 but you'll get the Rocky-esque inspirational victory. 210 00:12:47,099 --> 00:12:50,144 And the legend of Archie Andrews will just build and build. 211 00:12:51,812 --> 00:12:54,815 I'm sorry the billboard vote didn't work out for you, Tabitha. 212 00:12:54,899 --> 00:12:58,194 -I've been trying to get one up for years. -It's not just that, Toni. 213 00:12:58,277 --> 00:13:01,655 Percival said something about Babylonium being a threat to Pop's. 214 00:13:01,739 --> 00:13:03,407 And damned if he isn't right. 215 00:13:03,491 --> 00:13:08,078 Ever since Veronica opened up her casino, my revenue's been going down. 216 00:13:08,162 --> 00:13:11,457 Join the club. Casinos give out drinks for free, 217 00:13:11,540 --> 00:13:14,668 so why would anybody come to the Whyte Wyrm to pay for them? 218 00:13:14,752 --> 00:13:17,463 I hear you. But that's the thing. 219 00:13:17,546 --> 00:13:21,383 Unlike the Whyte Wyrm, we're not direct competition for the casino, 220 00:13:21,467 --> 00:13:23,469 so why is it eating into my customer base? 221 00:13:23,552 --> 00:13:27,515 -Have you been to the Babylonium yet? -I haven't had a chance to yet, no. 222 00:13:28,098 --> 00:13:31,185 Maybe it's time we check out our competition. 223 00:13:34,188 --> 00:13:35,064 Mm. 224 00:13:36,815 --> 00:13:40,361 Danke, Darius. That was delicious. 225 00:13:40,444 --> 00:13:44,490 And thank you for watching over my literally hot body 226 00:13:44,573 --> 00:13:46,617 whilst Nana keeps her vigil in the chapel. 227 00:13:46,700 --> 00:13:48,577 I was honored to be asked back. 228 00:13:48,661 --> 00:13:51,830 And after some rest, hopefully your fever will have broken by morning. 229 00:13:51,914 --> 00:13:54,250 From your pillowy lips, Darius. 230 00:13:55,334 --> 00:13:59,088 ♪ Is your mouth a little weak ♪ 231 00:14:00,422 --> 00:14:04,134 ♪ When you open it to speak ♪ 232 00:14:04,218 --> 00:14:07,137 ♪ Or you smile... ♪ 233 00:14:08,806 --> 00:14:11,642 Excuse me. What do we have here? 234 00:14:11,725 --> 00:14:16,021 An assortment of sliders, tater tots, and pigs-in-a-blanket. On the house. 235 00:14:18,482 --> 00:14:23,571 -The Babylonium is serving diner food? -That's not all. What is this? 236 00:14:24,196 --> 00:14:26,615 Liquor-infused milkshake shots. Would you like one? 237 00:14:26,699 --> 00:14:28,576 Oh, hell no. 238 00:14:29,577 --> 00:14:36,417 ♪ Today is Valentine's Day ♪ 239 00:14:42,923 --> 00:14:47,094 Ah. Darius, I feel so much cooler and fresh. Your soup must have... 240 00:14:51,724 --> 00:14:52,766 Darius? 241 00:14:54,685 --> 00:14:55,769 Abigail. 242 00:14:58,022 --> 00:14:59,732 What's the matter, child? 243 00:14:59,815 --> 00:15:04,111 Nana, poor Darius has burnt to a crisp. He's nothing more than a pile of ash. 244 00:15:04,194 --> 00:15:05,863 I am certain it's Abigail's doing. 245 00:15:05,946 --> 00:15:09,909 But the doll, it hasn't twitched all night. 246 00:15:09,992 --> 00:15:11,994 [ominous music playing] 247 00:15:13,621 --> 00:15:17,458 It's cool to the touch. What new bedevilment is this? 248 00:15:17,541 --> 00:15:20,085 Archie Andrews. World's Toughest Man. 249 00:15:20,169 --> 00:15:23,213 KO Kelly. The Knockout Champ. I'm glad you could make it. 250 00:15:23,297 --> 00:15:24,757 I never turn down a good fight. 251 00:15:24,840 --> 00:15:28,969 Holy crap, bro, you're like a damn rock. You getting yoked or what? 252 00:15:30,012 --> 00:15:32,556 Must be all the construction work. I appreciate you coming. 253 00:15:32,640 --> 00:15:35,684 Promoting the gym and, uh, boosting morale. 254 00:15:35,768 --> 00:15:39,188 Nah, man, I'll go easy on you. Hate to ruin that pretty face. 255 00:15:39,271 --> 00:15:41,523 But, uh, where's your ring? 256 00:15:41,607 --> 00:15:43,984 I'm gonna spend the day setting it up. You wanna help me? 257 00:15:44,068 --> 00:15:45,319 Nah, man. 258 00:15:46,737 --> 00:15:50,991 Katy told me all about Veronica's casino. Thought I might check it out. 259 00:15:52,076 --> 00:15:53,035 Yeah, good call. 260 00:15:53,953 --> 00:15:55,913 You called, I came. 261 00:15:57,706 --> 00:15:59,875 What exactly am I looking at here? 262 00:16:00,584 --> 00:16:04,505 Cousin, those are the meager earthly remains of my night nurse, Darius. 263 00:16:05,005 --> 00:16:08,092 When I fell asleep, he was sitting in that chair. 264 00:16:08,175 --> 00:16:11,220 And when I awoke, he had burned to ash. 265 00:16:12,346 --> 00:16:17,017 There are pieces of bone in here. And why didn't his feet burn? 266 00:16:17,101 --> 00:16:22,147 Why don't I gather what's left of Darius and bring him to Dr. Curdle Junior? 267 00:16:22,231 --> 00:16:24,733 -That's step number one. -Okay. 268 00:16:25,359 --> 00:16:28,779 We can't compete with a casino with the budget of a Baz Luhrmann film. 269 00:16:29,363 --> 00:16:32,616 We're two Davids versus a Babylonium-sized Goliath. 270 00:16:32,700 --> 00:16:35,452 Veronica's clearly prioritized profit over friendship. 271 00:16:36,245 --> 00:16:40,124 So I say we do the same. And team up. Fight fire with fire. 272 00:16:40,207 --> 00:16:41,917 I could apply for a liquor license 273 00:16:42,001 --> 00:16:46,547 and start serving alcohol, placing all my orders through the Whyte Wyrm. 274 00:16:46,630 --> 00:16:49,633 I could install a couple slot machines downstairs. 275 00:16:49,717 --> 00:16:54,096 And maybe even a craps table. What do we do about live entertainment? 276 00:16:54,596 --> 00:16:56,849 We need an act that will get people talking. 277 00:16:56,932 --> 00:16:59,101 What if I resurrect the idea of a singing diner? 278 00:16:59,184 --> 00:17:02,521 Yeah. Or I could step it up a notch. 279 00:17:03,188 --> 00:17:07,901 There's an old tradition that's due for a Cirque du Soleil-type reinvention. 280 00:17:07,985 --> 00:17:09,319 What tradition? 281 00:17:09,403 --> 00:17:12,322 It's a little thing we call the Serpent Dance. 282 00:17:12,406 --> 00:17:13,365 Oh. 283 00:17:14,491 --> 00:17:15,951 [knocking on door] 284 00:17:16,034 --> 00:17:17,828 Miss Lodge, so sorry to interrupt. 285 00:17:17,911 --> 00:17:20,539 If you're having problems with the champagne suite, 286 00:17:20,622 --> 00:17:23,375 talk to the manager. I don't handle maintenance issues. 287 00:17:23,459 --> 00:17:25,335 Oh, no, my accommodations are superb. 288 00:17:25,419 --> 00:17:27,629 I was actually, uh, just nipping out to run an errand. 289 00:17:27,713 --> 00:17:29,631 I thought I'd pop by with a proposition. 290 00:17:29,715 --> 00:17:33,177 You see, the more time I spend at the Babylonium, 291 00:17:33,260 --> 00:17:36,013 the more this place feels like home. 292 00:17:36,096 --> 00:17:38,265 And I suppose-- I was just wondering, 293 00:17:39,058 --> 00:17:42,686 if you and I shouldn't explore a more robust partnership. 294 00:17:44,688 --> 00:17:45,689 In what respect? 295 00:17:46,732 --> 00:17:50,903 I could become an investor, help take the Babylonium to the next level. 296 00:17:51,487 --> 00:17:54,490 Only thing is, I already have a partner. 297 00:17:54,573 --> 00:17:57,159 Oh, yes. Reginald Mantle. 298 00:17:58,118 --> 00:18:00,746 Where is he? I haven't seen him since I moved in. 299 00:18:00,829 --> 00:18:04,500 Mantle Motors. Helping his dad with the dealership. 300 00:18:04,583 --> 00:18:09,963 Mm. Right. I don't mean to stir trouble, but you're sure that's what he's doing? 301 00:18:10,047 --> 00:18:12,216 [suspenseful music playing] 302 00:18:12,299 --> 00:18:16,136 Cut the crap, Percival. Is there something you know that I don't? 303 00:18:16,220 --> 00:18:21,308 No. I shouldn't say anything else. You should really see this for yourself. 304 00:18:25,187 --> 00:18:27,648 What the hell, Reginald? What are you doing here? 305 00:18:28,982 --> 00:18:31,193 Running a satellite casino behind my back? 306 00:18:31,276 --> 00:18:34,446 Using slot machines stolen from the Babylonium? 307 00:18:34,530 --> 00:18:38,909 They're on loan. This is just a side hustle. 308 00:18:38,992 --> 00:18:43,539 Another in our long history of side hustles. We're both benefitting. 309 00:18:44,623 --> 00:18:46,375 How stupid do you think I am, Reggie? 310 00:18:46,458 --> 00:18:49,378 We're in the fight of our lives to make the Babylonium solvent, 311 00:18:49,461 --> 00:18:51,338 and you're siphoning money away from us? 312 00:18:51,421 --> 00:18:54,424 Maybe I wanted something of my own where I could call the shots. 313 00:18:54,508 --> 00:18:55,801 So this is about ego, then? 314 00:18:55,884 --> 00:18:56,885 [groans] 315 00:18:57,636 --> 00:19:00,764 Fine. You can keep the slot machines you "borrowed," 316 00:19:01,265 --> 00:19:03,684 but you're barred from the Babylonium. 317 00:19:03,767 --> 00:19:07,396 No. You can't do that, Ronnie, I'm half owner. 318 00:19:07,479 --> 00:19:09,565 Show up and see what happens, Reggie. 319 00:19:12,025 --> 00:19:14,153 And you're definitely banished from my bed. 320 00:19:16,780 --> 00:19:18,782 [dramatic music playing] 321 00:19:21,285 --> 00:19:22,828 Well, Dr. Curdle Junior? 322 00:19:24,955 --> 00:19:30,294 If I'm not mistaken, what we're looking at is a result of a phenomenon known as SHC. 323 00:19:31,128 --> 00:19:33,922 -Spontaneous human combustion? -Exactly. 324 00:19:34,673 --> 00:19:39,553 Perhaps the gases in his entrails heated to such an intense temperature 325 00:19:39,636 --> 00:19:40,804 that they auto-ignited. 326 00:19:40,888 --> 00:19:42,598 And he burned from the inside out. 327 00:19:42,681 --> 00:19:44,975 But his feet, they're still intact. 328 00:19:45,058 --> 00:19:47,561 And the chair he was sitting on was barely singed. 329 00:19:47,644 --> 00:19:49,521 In cases of SHC, 330 00:19:49,605 --> 00:19:53,567 the fire burns at a temperature in excess of a thousand degrees 331 00:19:53,650 --> 00:19:55,527 but is contained within the body, 332 00:19:56,153 --> 00:19:59,531 so that oftentimes, some of the extremities are spared 333 00:19:59,615 --> 00:20:02,618 as well as objects that are in direct contact with the victim. 334 00:20:04,119 --> 00:20:06,288 Spontaneous human combustion? 335 00:20:07,581 --> 00:20:09,625 Stranger things have happened in Riverdale. 336 00:20:09,708 --> 00:20:12,419 My Nana just took my temperature and it's rising again. 337 00:20:13,420 --> 00:20:17,507 -Does that mean I'm gonna combust too? -No. No. No way. 338 00:20:17,591 --> 00:20:18,717 How do you know, cousin? 339 00:20:21,845 --> 00:20:26,725 Because I'm gonna stay here tonight and make sure that that doesn't happen. 340 00:20:28,477 --> 00:20:29,394 Okay. 341 00:20:30,145 --> 00:20:32,147 [tender music playing] 342 00:20:38,236 --> 00:20:39,696 [footsteps approaching] 343 00:20:39,780 --> 00:20:41,782 [ominous music playing] 344 00:20:48,872 --> 00:20:49,998 Hello, Mr. Andrews. 345 00:20:51,124 --> 00:20:54,253 The door was unlocked, so I slipped in. I do hope that's all right. 346 00:20:56,713 --> 00:20:58,715 [echoing] You see that box cutter there? 347 00:21:00,926 --> 00:21:03,971 I'd very much like you to pick that up. 348 00:21:06,765 --> 00:21:08,392 That's it. 349 00:21:13,146 --> 00:21:15,607 Now press it into your arms. 350 00:21:16,316 --> 00:21:19,111 I want to see your blood pooling all over this lovely floor. 351 00:21:19,194 --> 00:21:20,696 Would you do that for me? 352 00:21:25,701 --> 00:21:28,620 That's it. Nice and steady now. 353 00:21:36,044 --> 00:21:37,504 [echoing stops] That's not possible. 354 00:21:41,174 --> 00:21:43,510 Right. Let's try this again, shall we? 355 00:21:43,593 --> 00:21:44,511 I don't think so. 356 00:21:46,888 --> 00:21:48,557 You took your shot and you missed. 357 00:21:48,640 --> 00:21:50,642 [dramatic music playing] 358 00:21:53,437 --> 00:21:54,479 [door slams] 359 00:22:01,028 --> 00:22:04,364 [Percival] I'm sorry you had to find out about Reginald's betrayal this way. 360 00:22:05,407 --> 00:22:09,161 If it's any consolation, I've had a rather frustrating evening myself. 361 00:22:09,244 --> 00:22:10,871 [pensive music playing] 362 00:22:12,122 --> 00:22:16,209 But isn't it better to know the truth than to carry on living blindfolded? 363 00:22:18,045 --> 00:22:19,087 I suppose. 364 00:22:19,171 --> 00:22:23,175 In fact, there is one other thing I think you should see. 365 00:22:24,760 --> 00:22:28,221 Tell me, have you been in to the Whyte Wyrm recently? 366 00:22:32,476 --> 00:22:34,728 ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 367 00:22:34,811 --> 00:22:36,438 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 368 00:22:36,521 --> 00:22:39,858 ♪ I'll do what you want me to do ♪ 369 00:22:39,941 --> 00:22:42,319 ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 370 00:22:42,402 --> 00:22:44,279 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 371 00:22:44,362 --> 00:22:47,783 ♪ And any old music will do ♪ 372 00:22:47,866 --> 00:22:50,077 [both] ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 373 00:22:50,160 --> 00:22:52,162 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 374 00:22:52,245 --> 00:22:55,540 ♪ I'll do what you want me to do ♪ 375 00:22:55,624 --> 00:22:57,626 ♪ Just a private dancer ♪ 376 00:22:57,709 --> 00:23:00,128 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 377 00:23:00,212 --> 00:23:03,673 ♪ And any old music will do ♪ 378 00:23:03,757 --> 00:23:05,133 [crowd cheering] 379 00:23:06,635 --> 00:23:09,763 ♪ Deutsche marks or dollars ♪ 380 00:23:09,846 --> 00:23:13,600 ♪ American Express will do nicely Thank you ♪ 381 00:23:14,184 --> 00:23:17,104 ♪ Let me loosen up your collars ♪ 382 00:23:17,187 --> 00:23:21,650 ♪ Tell me Do you wanna see me do the shimmy again? ♪ 383 00:23:21,733 --> 00:23:22,901 [dramatic music playing] 384 00:23:23,318 --> 00:23:25,862 Oh, my God, Cheryl, you're burning up. 385 00:23:25,946 --> 00:23:28,365 -You're literally on fire. -What's happening to me? 386 00:23:28,448 --> 00:23:31,368 Let's get you into an ice bath. Okay? ASAP. Let's go. 387 00:23:32,202 --> 00:23:34,746 -I'm literally boiling alive! -Hold on. 388 00:23:36,206 --> 00:23:38,875 The water is pulling the heat out of your body, okay? 389 00:23:38,959 --> 00:23:42,379 Just ride it out and see if it dissipates. 390 00:23:48,885 --> 00:23:50,887 Okay, temperature's dropping. Thank God. 391 00:23:50,971 --> 00:23:53,098 Then it's gonna keep building back up in me. 392 00:23:53,181 --> 00:23:55,892 -That's what keeps happening. -Seems to be the pattern. 393 00:23:55,976 --> 00:23:58,979 We're gonna, what, just go until I die? 394 00:23:59,062 --> 00:24:00,438 What can we even do? 395 00:24:00,522 --> 00:24:03,817 Okay, there's a division at the FBI 396 00:24:03,900 --> 00:24:06,736 that specializes in phenomenon like this. 397 00:24:06,820 --> 00:24:08,738 I'm gonna reach out. 398 00:24:09,322 --> 00:24:11,032 You're not gonna die, Cheryl. 399 00:24:11,533 --> 00:24:14,161 -I swear. Okay? -Okay. 400 00:24:14,911 --> 00:24:16,621 He was fully in my head. 401 00:24:17,289 --> 00:24:20,542 I thought I was a dead man, but then I remembered what you said 402 00:24:20,625 --> 00:24:21,918 about focusing on a tether. 403 00:24:22,002 --> 00:24:25,088 So I zoned in on this picture of my dad. 404 00:24:25,172 --> 00:24:28,466 -Percival lost his grip on me. -That's great. The defense actually works. 405 00:24:28,550 --> 00:24:30,343 But, Jug, this is a temporary solution, 406 00:24:30,427 --> 00:24:31,803 if he catches us by surprise, 407 00:24:31,887 --> 00:24:33,388 -we're vulnerable. -All right. 408 00:24:34,014 --> 00:24:36,224 Why don't we start after your big fight with KO? 409 00:24:36,308 --> 00:24:38,476 You're gonna be riding high off that victory. 410 00:24:38,560 --> 00:24:41,313 The Guinness Book of World Records is gonna present you with your award. 411 00:24:41,396 --> 00:24:43,148 Then we're gonna reveal your statue. 412 00:24:43,231 --> 00:24:45,609 Then you say a couple of words at a press conference. 413 00:24:45,692 --> 00:24:48,320 -The town will be rallying behind you. -Drive him out of town. 414 00:24:48,403 --> 00:24:50,322 -Old-school scoundrel-style. -Exactly. 415 00:24:50,405 --> 00:24:52,782 Everyone cheering for Riverdale's Man of Iron. 416 00:24:52,866 --> 00:24:54,868 [rock music playing] 417 00:24:55,952 --> 00:24:57,579 [crowd cheering in distance] 418 00:25:13,261 --> 00:25:15,222 ["Wicked" playing over speakers] 419 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:21,519 ♪ I swear I can see you ♪ 420 00:25:23,063 --> 00:25:25,315 ♪ You're like a crown jewel ♪ 421 00:25:26,608 --> 00:25:29,402 ♪ I had dreams where I feel you ♪ 422 00:25:30,820 --> 00:25:33,657 ♪ I thought I seen you coming ♪ 423 00:25:34,908 --> 00:25:37,077 ♪ Coming round my way... ♪ 424 00:25:49,339 --> 00:25:51,091 It's quiet on the floor today. 425 00:25:52,425 --> 00:25:54,970 No wonder, since the Chock'lit Shoppe and the Whyte Wyrm 426 00:25:55,053 --> 00:25:56,680 have declared war on us. 427 00:25:58,139 --> 00:25:59,057 Us? 428 00:26:00,934 --> 00:26:04,145 I'll think of something. I usually do. 429 00:26:04,229 --> 00:26:08,358 You should show strength. Teach Tabitha and Toni a lesson. 430 00:26:10,110 --> 00:26:12,821 -Have any suggestions to make? -Oh, always. 431 00:26:12,904 --> 00:26:15,240 I think we should firebomb the hell out of them. 432 00:26:16,783 --> 00:26:19,327 Pop, is everything okay? 433 00:26:19,411 --> 00:26:21,830 No. This is going too far. 434 00:26:23,999 --> 00:26:29,671 I know what you're trying to do, Tabitha. But liquor in our family restaurant? 435 00:26:30,463 --> 00:26:31,631 [Fangs] What's going on, Toni? 436 00:26:32,507 --> 00:26:35,927 I just got out of jail, and suddenly you're in a remake of Showgirls? 437 00:26:36,011 --> 00:26:38,638 I'm all for doing whatever it takes to make a buck. 438 00:26:38,722 --> 00:26:40,348 And I don't mean to be a prude, 439 00:26:40,432 --> 00:26:42,726 but we're in custody battle for Baby Anthony. 440 00:26:43,351 --> 00:26:44,811 How do you think this looks? 441 00:26:47,314 --> 00:26:49,024 I'm sorry, what did you just say? 442 00:26:50,108 --> 00:26:53,987 Firebomb Pop's and the Whyte Wyrm? 443 00:26:54,070 --> 00:26:56,448 I don't know who you think I am, Percival. 444 00:26:57,449 --> 00:26:58,783 But I'm not my father. 445 00:26:58,867 --> 00:27:02,829 And you, you're smooth and charming, but you overplayed your hand. 446 00:27:03,663 --> 00:27:05,582 Now get out of my office, 447 00:27:05,665 --> 00:27:08,710 and be grateful that I'm not throwing you out of my champagne suite. 448 00:27:08,793 --> 00:27:10,170 As you wish. 449 00:27:10,253 --> 00:27:12,922 I actually have a pressing engagement to keep. 450 00:27:13,506 --> 00:27:15,091 No rest for the wicked, it seems. 451 00:27:16,593 --> 00:27:18,595 [pensive music playing] 452 00:27:20,764 --> 00:27:22,223 Marone. 453 00:27:24,768 --> 00:27:27,395 It's like playing cards in a funeral home. 454 00:27:27,479 --> 00:27:30,273 Lighten the hell up, kid. You're a free man now. 455 00:27:30,357 --> 00:27:32,859 In complete control of your own future. 456 00:27:32,942 --> 00:27:36,571 Yeah, well, Veronica was kind of my future. 457 00:27:37,614 --> 00:27:39,240 The casino too. 458 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:42,243 In that case, maybe you take it back. 459 00:27:42,786 --> 00:27:45,080 The casino, not the girl. 460 00:27:46,247 --> 00:27:47,499 She was garbage. 461 00:27:47,582 --> 00:27:48,541 What did you say? 462 00:27:49,918 --> 00:27:51,795 Shut the hell up, you disrespectful punk. 463 00:27:51,878 --> 00:27:54,464 You want us to deal you in? 464 00:27:54,964 --> 00:27:58,426 And maybe we discuss deepening our partnership. 465 00:28:00,303 --> 00:28:01,304 Why the hell not? 466 00:28:03,306 --> 00:28:04,641 Attaboy. 467 00:28:09,771 --> 00:28:10,855 [Percival] Mr. Kelly. 468 00:28:11,689 --> 00:28:13,400 Hi, I was hoping to catch you. 469 00:28:13,983 --> 00:28:14,984 Do I know you, bud? 470 00:28:15,068 --> 00:28:16,903 Oh, of course. My name is Percival. 471 00:28:16,986 --> 00:28:18,530 I, uh, caught a fight of yours 472 00:28:18,613 --> 00:28:20,782 a couple of months ago at Madison Square Garden. 473 00:28:20,865 --> 00:28:24,035 Title bout against Hurricane Henry. Most impressive. 474 00:28:24,911 --> 00:28:26,746 It's always nice to meet a fan. 475 00:28:27,330 --> 00:28:28,456 But I gotta hit the hay. 476 00:28:28,540 --> 00:28:30,083 -Big fight tomorrow. -Right. 477 00:28:31,209 --> 00:28:34,838 -Be well. -Before you dash off, Mr. Kelly... 478 00:28:36,881 --> 00:28:39,008 [echoing] I wonder if you might do me a favor. 479 00:28:39,092 --> 00:28:41,428 [ominous music playing] 480 00:28:44,514 --> 00:28:46,516 [dramatic music playing] 481 00:28:47,267 --> 00:28:48,226 Where's KO? 482 00:28:49,227 --> 00:28:50,395 Just got out of surgery. 483 00:28:51,062 --> 00:28:52,188 What happened to him? 484 00:28:52,272 --> 00:28:54,441 Witnesses say that he walked right into traffic. 485 00:28:54,524 --> 00:28:56,276 Calmly. Willingly. 486 00:28:56,359 --> 00:28:59,195 -Oh, my God. -Yeah, take a guess on who's responsible. 487 00:28:59,279 --> 00:29:00,530 [cell phone rings] 488 00:29:01,990 --> 00:29:03,032 Unbelievable. 489 00:29:03,742 --> 00:29:05,744 Percival, you snake, we were just talking about you. 490 00:29:05,827 --> 00:29:08,538 Listen, I heard about your friend, KO. 491 00:29:08,621 --> 00:29:10,457 -Such a shame. -Shame that he didn't die? 492 00:29:10,540 --> 00:29:11,624 Like you wanted him to? 493 00:29:11,708 --> 00:29:14,461 Haven't the faintest notion what you're on about, but listen, 494 00:29:14,544 --> 00:29:16,504 with KO down for the count, 495 00:29:16,588 --> 00:29:20,341 you must be looking for a new opponent to step into the ring with you, and, uh... 496 00:29:20,425 --> 00:29:22,886 well, I'd like to throw my hat in, if that's all right. 497 00:29:25,930 --> 00:29:29,184 Nothing would make me happier, but you do not wanna do that. 498 00:29:29,267 --> 00:29:30,894 Oh, dude, but I do. 499 00:29:30,977 --> 00:29:32,187 Tough as you are, 500 00:29:32,270 --> 00:29:35,607 I was top of my boxing class at Cambridge and I can hold my own. 501 00:29:35,690 --> 00:29:39,152 So how about it? Me against you in front of the whole town. 502 00:29:39,235 --> 00:29:40,153 Winner takes all. 503 00:29:40,236 --> 00:29:42,447 Fine. But why don't we up the stakes a little. 504 00:29:42,530 --> 00:29:45,742 When I win, which I will, you resign from the Council. 505 00:29:45,825 --> 00:29:49,454 Agreed. And if I win, I want you, personally you, 506 00:29:49,537 --> 00:29:52,290 to reinstate my great-grandfather's statue in Pickens Park. 507 00:29:52,373 --> 00:29:54,751 -Deal. -Excellent. May the best man win, eh? 508 00:29:58,171 --> 00:30:01,049 -He wants to fight me. -In the ring? 509 00:30:02,425 --> 00:30:05,261 He's gonna try and mind control you in front of the whole town? 510 00:30:05,345 --> 00:30:08,681 That's not gonna happen. I'll be thinking about my dad while I beat him to a pulp 511 00:30:08,765 --> 00:30:10,934 and send his ass out of Riverdale in a body bag. 512 00:30:11,017 --> 00:30:12,101 [phone rings] 513 00:30:12,185 --> 00:30:15,104 Tabitha, hey, I was actually just picking up the phone to call you. 514 00:30:15,980 --> 00:30:17,106 Can we meet? 515 00:30:17,816 --> 00:30:19,108 In person. 516 00:30:19,192 --> 00:30:22,195 Thank you for taking the time, Agent Drake. 517 00:30:22,278 --> 00:30:23,696 It's my pleasure, Agent Cooper. 518 00:30:23,780 --> 00:30:26,324 I've wanted to meet you since the Starkweather case. 519 00:30:26,407 --> 00:30:28,701 Well, I'm sorry that it took so long. 520 00:30:28,785 --> 00:30:32,330 But, uh, you said you had some insight about the case that I'm working? 521 00:30:32,413 --> 00:30:33,373 Yes. 522 00:30:34,666 --> 00:30:38,419 What you described may not be spontaneous human combustion, 523 00:30:38,503 --> 00:30:40,672 despite what your coroner friend says. 524 00:30:40,755 --> 00:30:43,258 SHC is extremely rare. 525 00:30:43,341 --> 00:30:45,218 Okay, so if it's not SHC, 526 00:30:45,802 --> 00:30:47,136 what is it? 527 00:30:47,220 --> 00:30:48,429 What you described 528 00:30:48,513 --> 00:30:51,683 could be someone who's manifesting nascent powers of pyrokinesis. 529 00:30:51,766 --> 00:30:54,227 Pyro-- Pyrokinesis. 530 00:30:54,310 --> 00:30:56,896 The ability to create and control fire with their mind. 531 00:30:56,980 --> 00:30:59,399 And what triggers 532 00:31:00,066 --> 00:31:03,027 the onset of these kinds of abilities? 533 00:31:03,111 --> 00:31:06,364 Pretty much what you'd expect. Puberty, intense traumas. 534 00:31:06,447 --> 00:31:10,326 And how does pyrokinesis work, specifically? 535 00:31:10,410 --> 00:31:13,496 We all generate heat. Me, you. 536 00:31:14,122 --> 00:31:17,458 But a pyrokinetic person generates heat at the level of a super conductor. 537 00:31:17,542 --> 00:31:19,043 They have to discharge it 538 00:31:19,127 --> 00:31:22,380 or it will build up and cause them or anyone near them to self-immolate. 539 00:31:22,463 --> 00:31:25,258 Okay. And how do they discharge the heat? 540 00:31:25,967 --> 00:31:26,926 Practice. 541 00:31:29,429 --> 00:31:30,930 Want some pointers? 542 00:31:32,056 --> 00:31:35,143 Thanks for stopping by. And thanks for the partnership. 543 00:31:35,226 --> 00:31:36,352 Thank you. 544 00:31:38,396 --> 00:31:39,314 We'll let you know 545 00:31:39,397 --> 00:31:41,190 -about the slot machines. -Absolutely. 546 00:31:43,735 --> 00:31:44,611 Bye. 547 00:31:44,694 --> 00:31:46,696 [ominous music playing] 548 00:31:52,035 --> 00:31:53,911 So, what were they doing here? 549 00:31:53,995 --> 00:31:57,290 We were reminding each other of who we are. 550 00:31:57,749 --> 00:31:59,667 -Hmm? -Three women, 551 00:31:59,751 --> 00:32:02,629 and three proud business owners in a small town 552 00:32:02,712 --> 00:32:05,965 that needs to come together instead of letting itself be ripped apart. 553 00:32:06,591 --> 00:32:10,345 We found a way to thread the needle and support one another. 554 00:32:10,428 --> 00:32:11,346 How so? 555 00:32:11,429 --> 00:32:15,224 I'm giving two Babylonian slot machines to the Whyte Wyrm. 556 00:32:15,308 --> 00:32:19,896 In return, Toni is giving me 10% of what she brings in with them. 557 00:32:19,979 --> 00:32:23,650 As for Tabitha, we're opening a Pop's booth in the grand lobby. 558 00:32:23,733 --> 00:32:26,444 And splitting the profits from food sales. 559 00:32:27,153 --> 00:32:29,447 Circles rise together after all. 560 00:32:29,530 --> 00:32:31,491 Well, I have to tip my hat to you. 561 00:32:31,574 --> 00:32:34,744 Very smart how you were able to handle this with Tabitha and Toni. 562 00:32:34,827 --> 00:32:37,997 Oh, I wish I could take credit, but it was Tabitha. 563 00:32:38,081 --> 00:32:42,085 She's the one who came up with this three-way partnership and plan. 564 00:32:43,336 --> 00:32:46,005 -Yeah, she's very clever, isn't she? -Yeah. 565 00:32:46,089 --> 00:32:48,091 [ominous music playing] 566 00:32:51,135 --> 00:32:52,136 [beeping] 567 00:32:53,638 --> 00:32:56,516 You're 119 degrees, Cheryl. 568 00:32:57,892 --> 00:32:59,727 Focus on the logs in the fireplace 569 00:32:59,811 --> 00:33:02,563 and project the heat that's building up inside onto them. 570 00:33:02,647 --> 00:33:05,233 -How? -Focus. Visualize it and it will happen. 571 00:33:05,316 --> 00:33:07,360 I'm burning up. I can't even think straight. 572 00:33:07,443 --> 00:33:09,153 You better get your head in the game. 573 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:12,782 Because if you don't, me, you or your Nana are gonna burst into flames. 574 00:33:14,575 --> 00:33:15,952 [hip-hop music playing] 575 00:33:16,035 --> 00:33:17,662 ♪ I came to show you what you came to do ♪ 576 00:33:17,745 --> 00:33:19,997 ♪ Boss, while you talking Making major moves ♪ 577 00:33:20,081 --> 00:33:24,585 ♪ Rolls Royce, they tap me No one will ever stop me... ♪ 578 00:33:25,169 --> 00:33:28,631 -All right, remember your tether. -Couldn't forget if I tried. 579 00:33:34,387 --> 00:33:36,305 All right, fellas, let's touch them. 580 00:33:36,389 --> 00:33:39,058 ♪ Everybody scream That's my only thing, yes... ♪ 581 00:33:39,142 --> 00:33:40,435 Good luck. 582 00:33:44,689 --> 00:33:46,065 [rings] 583 00:33:47,108 --> 00:33:48,067 Go, Archie. 584 00:33:58,077 --> 00:33:58,995 Focus, Archie. 585 00:34:02,749 --> 00:34:05,209 Go on, lower your guard, Archie. 586 00:34:06,169 --> 00:34:09,005 [echoing] Lower your guard and let me win. 587 00:34:16,637 --> 00:34:18,848 Again, that's not gonna work on me. 588 00:34:18,931 --> 00:34:22,060 [echo stops] Okay. Looks like I have to beat you the old-fashioned way. 589 00:34:24,937 --> 00:34:25,938 Come on, Archie. 590 00:34:45,500 --> 00:34:48,127 [Frank] One, two... 591 00:34:48,920 --> 00:34:51,714 -three, four... -[crowd cheering] 592 00:34:53,174 --> 00:34:55,384 five, six... 593 00:34:57,053 --> 00:34:57,970 seven... 594 00:34:59,388 --> 00:35:01,390 [dramatic music playing] 595 00:35:04,936 --> 00:35:06,062 I can't. I can't do it. 596 00:35:06,145 --> 00:35:09,732 Yes, yes, you can, Cheryl. You're a phoenix. 597 00:35:09,816 --> 00:35:11,943 You thrive in fire. 598 00:35:12,026 --> 00:35:14,445 Your brother's corpse was baptized in fire. 599 00:35:14,529 --> 00:35:17,156 Your ancestor, Abigail, she was consumed in fire. 600 00:35:17,240 --> 00:35:19,951 You burned this house down and re-built it. 601 00:35:20,034 --> 00:35:22,829 You yourself said that you can control the elements. 602 00:35:22,912 --> 00:35:26,165 Your entire life has been building up to this threshold. 603 00:35:26,249 --> 00:35:28,668 She's at 262 degrees. 604 00:35:28,751 --> 00:35:32,922 Damn it, Cheryl, you're going to die if you don't do this. Focus on the logs. 605 00:35:33,005 --> 00:35:35,174 -Stop yelling at me! -Burn those logs! 606 00:35:35,258 --> 00:35:38,136 -Three hundred and three degrees. -I'm trying, I'm trying. 607 00:35:42,473 --> 00:35:45,685 Burn her, Cheryl. Burn your mother. Okay? Focus. 608 00:35:45,768 --> 00:35:48,938 Visualize it and make her pay for all of the pain she's caused you. 609 00:35:49,021 --> 00:35:50,731 Set her ass on fire! 610 00:35:53,109 --> 00:35:55,403 [suspenseful music playing] 611 00:36:06,747 --> 00:36:08,165 You did it, Cheryl. 612 00:36:08,916 --> 00:36:12,628 Great job and congratulations, you're officially a pyrokinetic. 613 00:36:17,717 --> 00:36:19,468 [crowd cheering] 614 00:36:20,928 --> 00:36:22,138 Duck, Archie! 615 00:36:28,811 --> 00:36:30,813 [dramatic music playing] 616 00:36:44,410 --> 00:36:47,330 -[Frank] One, two... -[Jug] All right, stay down. You're done. 617 00:36:47,413 --> 00:36:49,957 -...three, four... -[Jughead] He's slaughtering you, Arch! 618 00:36:50,041 --> 00:36:51,000 You're done! 619 00:36:51,083 --> 00:36:53,211 [Frank] five... 620 00:36:53,294 --> 00:36:54,295 six... 621 00:36:55,463 --> 00:36:56,631 seven... 622 00:36:56,714 --> 00:36:58,090 [gasping] 623 00:37:09,644 --> 00:37:11,646 [suspenseful music playing] 624 00:37:37,213 --> 00:37:38,798 -[bell dings] -[crowd cheering] 625 00:38:00,486 --> 00:38:02,488 [poignant music playing] 626 00:38:04,115 --> 00:38:06,951 [door opens, then closes] 627 00:38:08,953 --> 00:38:09,829 [Betty] Arch? 628 00:38:10,913 --> 00:38:15,626 Hey, Jug, I just heard about the match. What happened? 629 00:38:15,710 --> 00:38:17,211 Percival won. 630 00:38:18,170 --> 00:38:19,922 The match. The crowd. 631 00:38:21,757 --> 00:38:23,926 Archie's not gonna get a medal from Guinness. 632 00:38:24,010 --> 00:38:25,636 Percival outplayed us. 633 00:38:27,596 --> 00:38:29,473 Arch, how could you have lost? 634 00:38:29,557 --> 00:38:31,267 I felt Percival's punches. 635 00:38:32,393 --> 00:38:34,812 I felt pain. I bled. 636 00:38:36,772 --> 00:38:38,107 How could this have happened? 637 00:38:38,190 --> 00:38:40,317 Is it possible Percival knows my weakness? 638 00:38:40,401 --> 00:38:42,194 Could he get ahold of the palladium? 639 00:38:42,862 --> 00:38:47,116 The only palladium I know of is what Archie gave to me to keep safe. 640 00:38:47,199 --> 00:38:48,743 Where is it? 641 00:38:51,078 --> 00:38:53,456 No, no, no. There's no way he could've found it. 642 00:38:53,539 --> 00:38:54,790 Then where is it, Betty? 643 00:38:54,874 --> 00:38:56,000 I don't know, Archie. 644 00:38:56,083 --> 00:38:57,793 Percival must know about our secrets. 645 00:38:57,877 --> 00:39:00,296 It's the only way that he could've beaten Archie. 646 00:39:00,379 --> 00:39:01,422 How does he know? 647 00:39:08,763 --> 00:39:10,765 [ominous music playing] 648 00:39:24,528 --> 00:39:26,238 Thank you, Alice. 649 00:39:27,198 --> 00:39:30,034 Now you go back downstairs and drink your wine, okay? 650 00:39:31,077 --> 00:39:34,246 Yeah. That sounds nice. 651 00:39:46,175 --> 00:39:47,468 What...? 652 00:39:47,551 --> 00:39:49,220 [echoing] Your friend Archie... 653 00:39:51,138 --> 00:39:53,182 there's something special about him. 654 00:39:56,852 --> 00:39:58,896 You're gonna tell me everything, Betty. 655 00:39:59,939 --> 00:40:01,816 Then you're going back to sleep. 656 00:40:02,650 --> 00:40:04,318 You're gonna forget I was even here. 657 00:40:11,242 --> 00:40:12,410 Archie did it. 658 00:40:13,452 --> 00:40:15,162 Statue's up. 659 00:40:15,246 --> 00:40:16,163 Well... 660 00:40:16,747 --> 00:40:18,666 man of his word till the end, eh? 661 00:40:20,042 --> 00:40:21,460 Fancy a stroll, Tom? 662 00:40:21,544 --> 00:40:23,546 [ominous music playing] 663 00:40:57,329 --> 00:41:00,624 You're so quiet. What's wrong? You won the fight. 664 00:41:00,708 --> 00:41:02,168 It's Tabitha Tate. 665 00:41:03,085 --> 00:41:04,712 She weighs on me. 666 00:41:05,504 --> 00:41:07,423 Full of false virtue. 667 00:41:07,506 --> 00:41:11,469 Standing in the way of true progress with that hideous diner of hers. 668 00:41:11,552 --> 00:41:12,470 It's not right. 669 00:41:14,889 --> 00:41:16,724 I'm afraid to say, gentlemen... 670 00:41:17,475 --> 00:41:20,895 Tabitha Tate is not long for this new world we're creating. 671 00:41:22,480 --> 00:41:24,482 [dramatic music playing] 672 00:41:28,819 --> 00:41:30,237 [theme music playing] g]