1 00:00:01,668 --> 00:00:03,378 [Jughead] A war's been brewing in Riverdale 2 00:00:03,461 --> 00:00:06,464 between Percival Pickens and Archie Andrews. 3 00:00:07,215 --> 00:00:10,010 A conflict between good and evil, or... 4 00:00:10,802 --> 00:00:12,262 in this incarnation, 5 00:00:12,345 --> 00:00:16,224 between those who work and those who exploit workers. 6 00:00:16,808 --> 00:00:20,687 Before we begin construction of my railroad, a few minor details: 7 00:00:20,770 --> 00:00:22,188 Starting today... 8 00:00:22,981 --> 00:00:27,193 my company will provide you with all the tools and equipment you require. 9 00:00:28,069 --> 00:00:30,780 This rental fee will be deducted from your pay. 10 00:00:30,864 --> 00:00:34,492 Our pay? Which is actually less than what we discussed, Mr. Mayor. 11 00:00:34,576 --> 00:00:39,456 I'm simply responding to fluctuations in the marketplace, Mr. Fogarty. 12 00:00:42,542 --> 00:00:43,668 Get to work. 13 00:00:43,752 --> 00:00:45,420 [Archie] Percival has started construction. 14 00:00:46,045 --> 00:00:47,213 Which is bad news for us. 15 00:00:47,297 --> 00:00:50,550 Especially if it's not an ordinary train that he's building. 16 00:00:51,217 --> 00:00:53,428 -Cheryl, you called it-- -A ghost train. 17 00:00:53,511 --> 00:00:57,140 Which would grant him dominion over the souls of the living and the dead. 18 00:00:57,223 --> 00:00:59,434 Which one can't just run around saying to people. 19 00:00:59,517 --> 00:01:02,437 Most of Percival's crew used to work for you, Archie. 20 00:01:02,520 --> 00:01:04,898 -Can't you convince them to quit? -No way. 21 00:01:04,981 --> 00:01:07,358 A lot of these guys haven't worked in months. 22 00:01:07,442 --> 00:01:10,945 They'll take whatever they can get, even if they're being exploited or abused. 23 00:01:11,029 --> 00:01:13,448 -Which gives Percival the upper hand. -[Archie] For the moment. 24 00:01:13,531 --> 00:01:17,160 But now he's breaking all the promises he made to get them to sign up. 25 00:01:17,243 --> 00:01:20,205 -He's also 100% anti-union. -[Tabitha] Of course he is. 26 00:01:20,288 --> 00:01:22,415 Unions literally unite people, 27 00:01:22,499 --> 00:01:25,585 and united people are more difficult to control. 28 00:01:25,668 --> 00:01:28,463 And Percival, as we know, is all about control. 29 00:01:28,546 --> 00:01:29,964 And tweed. 30 00:01:30,048 --> 00:01:33,301 He's trying to break the workers' spirits. Their resolve. 31 00:01:33,885 --> 00:01:37,555 A lot of these guys spent most their lives working union jobs. 32 00:01:37,639 --> 00:01:40,266 If I can do some good old-fashioned agitating, 33 00:01:40,350 --> 00:01:43,853 remind them that Percival's values are the exact opposite of their own, 34 00:01:43,937 --> 00:01:45,563 that he doesn't care about them, 35 00:01:45,647 --> 00:01:47,816 we might be able to get them to vote to unionize. 36 00:01:47,899 --> 00:01:50,568 So that instead of quitting, the workers would strike. 37 00:01:50,652 --> 00:01:53,154 -Work on the railway would stop. -And once again, 38 00:01:53,238 --> 00:01:55,240 we're in a battle for the town's soul. 39 00:01:55,323 --> 00:01:56,741 What exactly can I do? 40 00:01:56,825 --> 00:02:00,620 Sing Bruce Springsteen covers? No, thank you. Dua Lipa or bust. 41 00:02:00,703 --> 00:02:01,955 Uh, no, Cheryl. 42 00:02:02,539 --> 00:02:05,875 But the Blossoms and the Pickens have a long history of working together. 43 00:02:05,959 --> 00:02:08,419 For which I am deeply ashamed. 44 00:02:09,045 --> 00:02:12,173 Are there any family records or documents that you could raid 45 00:02:12,257 --> 00:02:14,926 for damning evidence we could use against Percival? 46 00:02:15,009 --> 00:02:17,887 As a matter of fact, a friend and I are currently in the process 47 00:02:17,971 --> 00:02:19,931 of cataloging the Blossom archives. 48 00:02:20,014 --> 00:02:22,934 I'll let you know if I find any dish or dirt. 49 00:02:23,017 --> 00:02:25,019 Now, can I please go? 50 00:02:27,188 --> 00:02:30,733 And, Archie, if you really want to rally support against Percival, 51 00:02:30,817 --> 00:02:34,571 one of my waitresses heard that Percival is apparently making his crew 52 00:02:34,654 --> 00:02:36,239 pay for their own coffee. 53 00:02:36,322 --> 00:02:39,742 So why don't you and I head down there in one of my Pop's trucks 54 00:02:39,826 --> 00:02:42,662 and, you know, innocently hand out some free cups of joe? 55 00:02:42,745 --> 00:02:47,208 Maybe suggest they start hanging out here, the headquarters of the resistance. 56 00:02:50,461 --> 00:02:53,423 So when did your poison powers first start to manifest? 57 00:02:53,506 --> 00:02:55,049 A few weeks ago. 58 00:02:55,133 --> 00:02:57,552 Did anything traumatic happen to you right beforehand? 59 00:02:59,220 --> 00:03:00,346 My father. 60 00:03:00,972 --> 00:03:04,142 His death was definitely traumatizing. 61 00:03:04,976 --> 00:03:07,395 Wait, are you Veronica Lodge? 62 00:03:07,478 --> 00:03:10,023 -As in Lodge Rum? -I am. 63 00:03:10,106 --> 00:03:12,692 I knew your father. Well, of your father. 64 00:03:12,775 --> 00:03:15,486 -How did you know Hiram? -I used to be an ATF agent. 65 00:03:15,570 --> 00:03:18,781 I was part of the team tracking his rum and jingle-jangle operations. 66 00:03:18,865 --> 00:03:21,618 Before I got reassigned to busting up illegal absinthe rings. 67 00:03:21,701 --> 00:03:23,870 Wait, I thought absinthe was legal. 68 00:03:23,953 --> 00:03:25,872 A watered-down, regulated version is. 69 00:03:26,623 --> 00:03:29,834 But there is an underground market that caters to purists. 70 00:03:29,918 --> 00:03:32,837 Those that don't mind that real absinthe is poisonous. 71 00:03:32,921 --> 00:03:35,381 Wormwood, one of its main ingredients, 72 00:03:35,465 --> 00:03:38,343 provides its signature flavor and green color. 73 00:03:39,052 --> 00:03:40,678 But it's extremely toxic. 74 00:03:41,179 --> 00:03:43,514 Which actually brings me back to you, Veronica. 75 00:03:44,098 --> 00:03:47,727 According to your bloodwork, you're one of the healthiest people I've ever met. 76 00:03:47,810 --> 00:03:49,687 While your body may be producing poison, 77 00:03:49,771 --> 00:03:52,857 it's filtering out the toxins at an even faster rate. 78 00:03:52,941 --> 00:03:56,736 Your entire body is basically one giant biodialysis machine. 79 00:03:57,528 --> 00:03:58,947 [cell phone ringing] 80 00:04:03,576 --> 00:04:05,328 Mom, what is it? I'm at work. 81 00:04:07,372 --> 00:04:09,040 [tense music playing] 82 00:04:09,123 --> 00:04:11,960 -Where is he? -He's upstairs in your room. 83 00:04:17,298 --> 00:04:18,800 [monitor beeping] 84 00:04:24,055 --> 00:04:24,931 [Moose] Sweet digs. 85 00:04:26,641 --> 00:04:29,018 Gotta ask: How do you afford this? 86 00:04:29,519 --> 00:04:31,646 Uh, Percival's helping me out a bit. 87 00:04:32,355 --> 00:04:33,398 Of course he is. 88 00:04:34,482 --> 00:04:37,068 It was time for me to get out of my dad's house. 89 00:04:37,151 --> 00:04:39,153 I need to establish a permanent residency. 90 00:04:39,237 --> 00:04:40,822 To get custody of Anthony? 91 00:04:42,031 --> 00:04:45,535 -You're still going ahead with that? -Yes, Moose. I am. 92 00:04:45,618 --> 00:04:48,538 I don't have much of a choice. 93 00:04:48,621 --> 00:04:50,623 [pensive music playing] 94 00:04:53,835 --> 00:04:56,337 -[Betty] What's happening to Charles? -[Alice] It's simple, Betty. 95 00:04:57,296 --> 00:04:58,172 He's dying. 96 00:04:59,007 --> 00:05:01,092 But how? Why? 97 00:05:01,175 --> 00:05:02,927 They don't know exactly. 98 00:05:03,011 --> 00:05:05,388 They think it's some sort of sepsis or leukemia, 99 00:05:05,471 --> 00:05:09,517 and the prison infirmary is full, so they sent him home. 100 00:05:09,600 --> 00:05:11,185 Poor Charles. 101 00:05:11,269 --> 00:05:14,272 Whatever awful things he did, he's still your brother. 102 00:05:14,355 --> 00:05:19,944 And what he needs right now is family, so can we please just call a truce? 103 00:05:20,028 --> 00:05:23,406 Spend what little time he has left together? 104 00:05:25,450 --> 00:05:27,452 [poignant music playing] 105 00:05:31,330 --> 00:05:33,124 [indistinct chatter] 106 00:05:34,208 --> 00:05:35,126 Here you go. 107 00:05:38,880 --> 00:05:41,299 Cup of coffee, Uncle Frank? It's free. 108 00:05:41,382 --> 00:05:44,260 -This is against company policy. -Calm down, Frank. 109 00:05:44,343 --> 00:05:46,304 We're just stopping by to let everybody know 110 00:05:46,387 --> 00:05:50,058 about a new special we're having at Pop's in honor of our new location. 111 00:05:50,141 --> 00:05:51,851 Twenty-five-cent burgers! 112 00:05:51,934 --> 00:05:53,186 Whoa! 113 00:05:53,936 --> 00:05:56,397 Same price as they were back in '49. 114 00:05:56,481 --> 00:05:59,108 Yeah. The year the unions first came to Riverdale. 115 00:05:59,192 --> 00:06:01,110 Swing by after your shift, fellas. 116 00:06:01,194 --> 00:06:03,404 We're having a bit of an open mic night. 117 00:06:05,364 --> 00:06:06,365 Bye. 118 00:06:06,449 --> 00:06:08,451 [dramatic music playing] 119 00:06:17,376 --> 00:06:19,587 [pensive music playing] 120 00:06:39,315 --> 00:06:40,441 Hmm. 121 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:47,573 Well, your suspicions were correct, Reggie. 122 00:06:47,657 --> 00:06:49,951 Mr. Jones certainly stole a memory from you. 123 00:06:50,827 --> 00:06:53,704 His psychic fingerprints were all over your mind. 124 00:06:54,205 --> 00:06:58,501 Yeah, it's like an itch I can't scratch and it's driving me crazy. 125 00:06:58,584 --> 00:07:03,047 I must admit, I underestimated Mr. Jones' powers. 126 00:07:03,131 --> 00:07:06,968 It may be that he's a more formidable threat than I'd originally anticipated. 127 00:07:07,051 --> 00:07:09,220 Hey, you said you were gonna teach me magic. 128 00:07:09,303 --> 00:07:10,680 When's that gonna happen? 129 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:17,770 [ominous music playing] 130 00:07:19,438 --> 00:07:20,273 Is that me? 131 00:07:20,356 --> 00:07:21,774 It's a totem. 132 00:07:21,858 --> 00:07:25,027 Something to teach you one of the oldest arts of deception. 133 00:07:26,362 --> 00:07:27,488 Ventriloquism. 134 00:07:31,200 --> 00:07:34,328 Tomorrow, during Jughead's act, 135 00:07:34,412 --> 00:07:37,832 you're going to distract him by throwing your voice. 136 00:07:37,915 --> 00:07:40,751 Meanwhile, I'm going to sneak into his mind and, uh... 137 00:07:41,627 --> 00:07:43,462 open the floodgates, as it were. 138 00:07:44,338 --> 00:07:45,715 Hopefully do some damage. 139 00:07:45,798 --> 00:07:47,675 Not enough to kill him, 140 00:07:47,758 --> 00:07:49,719 but certainly enough to incapacitate him. 141 00:08:05,860 --> 00:08:07,069 Thank you. 142 00:08:08,988 --> 00:08:11,491 So I heard Percival changed the terms of your contract. 143 00:08:11,574 --> 00:08:12,742 Bigtime. 144 00:08:12,825 --> 00:08:16,120 Longer hours, lower pay, no overtime. 145 00:08:16,204 --> 00:08:17,997 You know, you have options. 146 00:08:18,080 --> 00:08:20,541 Rights that protect you from this kind of abuse. 147 00:08:20,625 --> 00:08:23,794 You're talking about unionizing. Percival's never gonna go for that. 148 00:08:23,878 --> 00:08:26,714 No. He won't. Because he wants all the power for himself. 149 00:08:26,797 --> 00:08:28,841 But, Carlos, you used to be a union man. 150 00:08:28,925 --> 00:08:31,510 -Your dad was too. Just like mine. -Yeah. 151 00:08:31,594 --> 00:08:33,638 The union protected them. It can protect you. 152 00:08:33,721 --> 00:08:36,057 -We can't quit. -[Archie] I'm not telling you to quit. 153 00:08:36,140 --> 00:08:38,643 I'm reminding you that you're the ones building the railroad, 154 00:08:38,726 --> 00:08:41,145 while Percival sits in his champagne suite. 155 00:08:42,021 --> 00:08:44,649 And, Carlos, you're right. Probably Percival will say no, 156 00:08:44,732 --> 00:08:46,651 if you ask to unionize. 157 00:08:46,734 --> 00:08:48,110 But what's the harm in trying? 158 00:08:48,194 --> 00:08:49,737 [pensive music playing] 159 00:08:50,363 --> 00:08:52,949 [Veronica] Thank you for agreeing to sit down with me, Agent Drake. 160 00:08:53,491 --> 00:08:55,493 What can I do for you, Veronica? 161 00:08:55,576 --> 00:08:57,578 You're familiar with my family business. 162 00:08:57,662 --> 00:09:02,375 Well, our little convo earlier got me thinking about pivoting off rum... 163 00:09:03,084 --> 00:09:04,126 to absinthe. 164 00:09:04,669 --> 00:09:06,587 It's dangerous stuff. 165 00:09:08,130 --> 00:09:12,468 What if I were to distill a version of absinthe 166 00:09:12,552 --> 00:09:14,470 that contained wormwood, 167 00:09:14,554 --> 00:09:17,765 but wasn't deadly when ingested in large quantities? 168 00:09:17,848 --> 00:09:20,935 I'd say you'd be creating a new lucrative market for yourself. 169 00:09:21,978 --> 00:09:22,937 Can I get in on it? 170 00:09:23,729 --> 00:09:25,940 [Charles] Thanks for giving up your room for me, Betty. 171 00:09:26,023 --> 00:09:27,733 I've mostly been... 172 00:09:29,026 --> 00:09:30,653 staying next door. 173 00:09:30,736 --> 00:09:32,196 Hey, how's Chic? 174 00:09:32,947 --> 00:09:34,323 Did you guys ever end up... 175 00:09:35,241 --> 00:09:36,242 getting married? 176 00:09:36,325 --> 00:09:37,159 No. 177 00:09:38,244 --> 00:09:41,038 No, I haven't seen him since the prison escape. 178 00:09:41,122 --> 00:09:44,375 They put us in separate wings when they took us back to Shankshaw, 179 00:09:44,458 --> 00:09:47,753 so, sadly, I've had zero contact with him. 180 00:09:48,546 --> 00:09:49,380 Yeah. 181 00:09:50,089 --> 00:09:52,758 But you know Chic. He's a survivor. 182 00:09:53,676 --> 00:09:55,428 Unlike me, apparently. 183 00:09:58,723 --> 00:09:59,849 Can I ask you something? 184 00:10:02,768 --> 00:10:04,687 Are you afraid of what's coming? 185 00:10:05,354 --> 00:10:07,898 Death, and what comes after it? 186 00:10:08,691 --> 00:10:10,526 I've made my peace with it. 187 00:10:12,653 --> 00:10:17,491 I've done some terrible, terrible things, Betty, and this, I guess, is my, uh... 188 00:10:18,284 --> 00:10:19,285 My punishment. 189 00:10:22,538 --> 00:10:23,789 [Cheryl] Oh, Heather. 190 00:10:25,249 --> 00:10:29,503 I'm sorry we had to put my witch training on hold for research. 191 00:10:29,587 --> 00:10:32,048 -I hope you don't mind. -Not at all. 192 00:10:32,673 --> 00:10:37,720 And I believe I've just found something. 193 00:10:37,803 --> 00:10:40,723 This letter here references the Malleus Maleficarum. 194 00:10:41,599 --> 00:10:42,433 The Malleus what? 195 00:10:42,516 --> 00:10:45,603 One of the most powerful arcane texts in existence. 196 00:10:45,686 --> 00:10:47,521 Okay, so according to this letter, 197 00:10:47,605 --> 00:10:50,358 a feud between the Blossoms and Pickens clans broke out 198 00:10:50,441 --> 00:10:55,279 because a Pickens ancestor stole the Maleficarum from a Blossom ancestor. 199 00:10:55,863 --> 00:10:58,491 I don't think this is the kind of dirt Archie had in mind. 200 00:10:58,574 --> 00:11:02,912 No, but if Percival is an evil sorcerer in possession of the Maleficarum, 201 00:11:02,995 --> 00:11:04,580 we must get it back. 202 00:11:05,456 --> 00:11:07,625 Didn't you say his curiosity shop 203 00:11:07,708 --> 00:11:11,379 is a veritable treasure trove of arcane artifacts and esoterica? 204 00:11:11,462 --> 00:11:14,673 -Yes. -Also, retrieving the Maleficarum 205 00:11:14,757 --> 00:11:18,844 provides us with the perfect opportunity for me to teach you a new spell. 206 00:11:18,928 --> 00:11:22,807 Tell me, Cheryl. How much do you know about turning unseeable? 207 00:11:22,890 --> 00:11:26,435 Only from Harry Potter and the Wizards of Waverly Place 208 00:11:26,519 --> 00:11:28,104 that you need a special cloak. 209 00:11:28,187 --> 00:11:31,023 To turn unseeable, you just have to be able to hold your breath 210 00:11:31,107 --> 00:11:33,317 and keep a level head, as you bend the spectrum 211 00:11:33,401 --> 00:11:34,985 of visible light around you. 212 00:11:35,486 --> 00:11:37,071 Don't worry. I can teach you. 213 00:11:37,738 --> 00:11:38,572 Okay. 214 00:11:38,656 --> 00:11:39,949 [knocking on door] 215 00:11:42,493 --> 00:11:45,162 -So, so sorry to drop in. -What is it, Veronica? I have company, 216 00:11:45,246 --> 00:11:48,124 and we're in the middle of something more interesting than what you'll say. 217 00:11:48,207 --> 00:11:51,544 I'm looking for a book about how to distill absinthe, 218 00:11:51,627 --> 00:11:55,089 as well as any wormwood you might have in your greenhouse. 219 00:11:57,425 --> 00:12:00,469 Fine. Wait here, Spider Woman. 220 00:12:00,553 --> 00:12:02,555 [lilting music playing] 221 00:12:03,681 --> 00:12:04,515 [Percival] Archie. 222 00:12:04,598 --> 00:12:07,601 It appears you've been talking to my crew behind my back. 223 00:12:07,685 --> 00:12:10,146 -Didn't know I needed your permission. -Well, listen... 224 00:12:11,981 --> 00:12:13,149 I've got a proposition. 225 00:12:13,816 --> 00:12:16,235 An offer that could prove mutually beneficial. 226 00:12:17,778 --> 00:12:19,447 Why don't you join my team? 227 00:12:23,492 --> 00:12:24,785 You want me to work for you? 228 00:12:24,869 --> 00:12:27,955 I empathize with your concerns for my employees. 229 00:12:28,038 --> 00:12:30,833 And the truth is, I could use a man like you. 230 00:12:30,916 --> 00:12:33,961 Someone who would keep me honest and protect the crew he commands, 231 00:12:34,044 --> 00:12:36,464 all while earning a pretty penny for his efforts. 232 00:12:40,009 --> 00:12:43,679 You know, the fact that you think that I could be bought, 233 00:12:43,762 --> 00:12:45,014 or bribed... 234 00:12:45,973 --> 00:12:47,600 just goes to show how... 235 00:12:48,267 --> 00:12:50,811 corrupt and deluded you are. 236 00:12:52,354 --> 00:12:53,189 Still. 237 00:12:54,064 --> 00:12:55,774 Maybe you'll change your mind, eh? 238 00:12:55,858 --> 00:12:59,737 And maybe you'll come to realize that whatever it is you're really building... 239 00:12:59,820 --> 00:13:01,489 Riverdale's not the place for it. 240 00:13:03,532 --> 00:13:05,951 [Fanshaw] How long have you been a part of the Serpents, Toni? 241 00:13:06,035 --> 00:13:07,870 -My entire life. -You as well, Fangs? 242 00:13:07,953 --> 00:13:10,122 I was born a Serpent, and I'll die a Serpent. 243 00:13:10,998 --> 00:13:14,335 According to both your files, you have multiple arrests between the two of you. 244 00:13:14,418 --> 00:13:17,838 Mostly misdemeanors, but these are extensive rap sheets. 245 00:13:17,922 --> 00:13:20,508 Well, most of those incidents happened when we were juveniles. 246 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:22,593 -Sounds like we're on trial. -You are. 247 00:13:22,676 --> 00:13:25,095 Kevin's lawyers are gonna use every bit of information 248 00:13:25,179 --> 00:13:27,097 to expose you both as unfit parents. 249 00:13:27,181 --> 00:13:29,391 He's also asked for a paternity test for Anthony. 250 00:13:29,475 --> 00:13:32,394 Hell, no. Whatever the results are, he's just gonna use it against us. 251 00:13:32,478 --> 00:13:33,646 I said as much. 252 00:13:35,731 --> 00:13:36,607 Shifting gears. 253 00:13:36,690 --> 00:13:39,693 Have you given any thought to possibly retiring from the Serpents? 254 00:13:39,777 --> 00:13:42,446 -We're not retiring. -We haven't figured that out yet. 255 00:13:42,530 --> 00:13:44,865 The Serpents are in a bit of a transition. 256 00:13:44,949 --> 00:13:48,994 A rebranding from biker gang to political activist group. 257 00:13:49,078 --> 00:13:52,873 Well, if that's gonna happen, I suggest it happens fast. 258 00:13:57,002 --> 00:13:59,004 [rock music playing over speakers] 259 00:13:59,630 --> 00:14:00,673 [Fangs groans] 260 00:14:02,132 --> 00:14:04,176 -I don't like her. -Me neither. 261 00:14:04,260 --> 00:14:06,470 But we don't have to like her, Fangs. 262 00:14:06,554 --> 00:14:08,847 She just needs to win this case for us. 263 00:14:10,975 --> 00:14:13,227 Have you thought any more about my proposal? 264 00:14:13,310 --> 00:14:15,104 Yeah, uh, I have. 265 00:14:15,187 --> 00:14:16,230 And... 266 00:14:16,855 --> 00:14:19,942 I just wanna make sure that I'm getting married for the right reason. 267 00:14:20,025 --> 00:14:23,612 Wouldn't stability in Baby Anthony's life be the right reason? 268 00:14:24,446 --> 00:14:26,991 Us being a family united? 269 00:14:27,074 --> 00:14:28,701 You mean like the Serpents? 270 00:14:32,204 --> 00:14:34,206 [whimsical music playing] 271 00:14:37,668 --> 00:14:39,378 I see something through the fog. 272 00:14:39,461 --> 00:14:40,671 Oh! 273 00:14:41,630 --> 00:14:44,133 The first date that you had with your fiancé. 274 00:14:44,216 --> 00:14:45,676 [woman] The Bijou Theater. 275 00:14:45,759 --> 00:14:47,970 Was at the Bijou Theater? 276 00:14:48,596 --> 00:14:50,890 Yes! Oh, my God. That's right. 277 00:14:50,973 --> 00:14:52,600 [crowd cheering] 278 00:14:55,269 --> 00:14:56,645 [Reggie as heckler] You're a fraud! 279 00:14:57,896 --> 00:15:00,482 Ladies and gentlemen, please, no heckling. 280 00:15:00,566 --> 00:15:02,651 Forsythe must have complete focus. 281 00:15:02,735 --> 00:15:05,487 [heckler] Your act is a joke! Get off the stage! 282 00:15:06,697 --> 00:15:07,865 Is it Reggie? 283 00:15:10,951 --> 00:15:12,244 [ominous music playing] 284 00:15:30,930 --> 00:15:32,056 [doorknob rattling] 285 00:15:44,985 --> 00:15:48,489 Breaking into Mr. Jones' mind won't be as simple as I thought. 286 00:15:48,572 --> 00:15:51,116 I need something to pry my way in. 287 00:15:51,200 --> 00:15:52,534 A talisman. 288 00:15:53,535 --> 00:15:55,537 An object of Mr. Jones'. 289 00:15:55,621 --> 00:15:58,290 Something that's an essential part of his being. 290 00:15:59,166 --> 00:16:00,000 Any notions? 291 00:16:00,668 --> 00:16:04,171 Back in high school, you never saw Jones without his stupid beanie. 292 00:16:04,254 --> 00:16:07,383 He wore it every day, 24/7. 293 00:16:07,466 --> 00:16:08,550 Hmm. 294 00:16:09,385 --> 00:16:11,553 He buried it in a time capsule. 295 00:16:13,055 --> 00:16:16,892 But I know exactly where that is. 296 00:16:18,018 --> 00:16:19,812 You will deliver the beanie unto me. 297 00:16:19,895 --> 00:16:23,148 I will also need some other objects of Mr. Jones'. 298 00:16:23,232 --> 00:16:25,109 When I slip back into his mind, 299 00:16:25,192 --> 00:16:28,028 I mustn't be recognized as a hostile entity. 300 00:16:29,655 --> 00:16:32,157 This time, the disguise must be absolute. 301 00:16:36,495 --> 00:16:39,873 So you asked management to unionize, and what did they tell you? 302 00:16:39,957 --> 00:16:41,542 To go pound sand. 303 00:16:41,625 --> 00:16:43,544 Because Percival doesn't care about you. 304 00:16:43,627 --> 00:16:46,380 All you asked for was to be treated fairly, 305 00:16:46,463 --> 00:16:47,589 like human beings. 306 00:16:47,673 --> 00:16:49,341 Well, he doesn't see you that way. 307 00:16:49,425 --> 00:16:52,469 To him, you're a piece of equipment like a shovel or a sledgehammer, 308 00:16:52,553 --> 00:16:55,305 and make no mistake, Riverdale is at a crossroads. 309 00:16:55,389 --> 00:16:58,517 What you do now will not only set the course of your future, 310 00:16:58,600 --> 00:17:00,894 but the future of your children and their children. 311 00:17:00,978 --> 00:17:04,940 Don't we wanna live in a town where if we put in an honest day's work, 312 00:17:05,023 --> 00:17:07,109 we get paid an honest day's rate? 313 00:17:07,192 --> 00:17:09,945 So we can keep a roof over our heads and feed our families? 314 00:17:10,029 --> 00:17:11,864 -[crowd] Yeah. -[indistinct chatter] 315 00:17:14,783 --> 00:17:16,535 [Betty] What about from your childhood? 316 00:17:16,618 --> 00:17:19,413 Could you tell that there was something different about you? 317 00:17:20,039 --> 00:17:21,165 Boy, you do not let up. 318 00:17:21,248 --> 00:17:25,586 I'll admit, I'm trying to better understand certain parts of myself. 319 00:17:26,378 --> 00:17:27,337 There was this... 320 00:17:29,173 --> 00:17:30,257 one time... 321 00:17:32,009 --> 00:17:33,886 I caught a possum in a trap. 322 00:17:34,553 --> 00:17:36,722 In the attic of the Sisters of Quiet Mercy. 323 00:17:37,890 --> 00:17:39,558 And what did you do with it? 324 00:17:39,641 --> 00:17:40,559 Call it, um... 325 00:17:41,560 --> 00:17:43,687 textbook serial-killer behavior. 326 00:17:43,771 --> 00:17:46,565 A total cliché, really. 327 00:17:47,191 --> 00:17:48,358 [coughing] 328 00:17:51,236 --> 00:17:52,279 Kind of like, um... 329 00:17:53,363 --> 00:17:56,575 when you killed Caramel. 330 00:18:01,497 --> 00:18:05,876 No, no. No. Those examples are nothing alike. 331 00:18:05,959 --> 00:18:07,920 Caramel was a mercy kill. 332 00:18:10,130 --> 00:18:12,633 I think about that possum a lot. 333 00:18:12,716 --> 00:18:16,261 I imagine if I could go back in time and set it free... 334 00:18:17,179 --> 00:18:18,388 instead of, uh... 335 00:18:19,932 --> 00:18:22,059 doing what I did to it... 336 00:18:24,394 --> 00:18:25,229 maybe... 337 00:18:27,064 --> 00:18:29,441 my shadow self would have remained dormant. 338 00:18:31,401 --> 00:18:33,320 Crazy to imagine, huh? 339 00:18:33,403 --> 00:18:34,321 Yeah. 340 00:18:34,404 --> 00:18:36,406 [pensive music playing] 341 00:18:39,493 --> 00:18:41,703 I know. Total heartbreaker, right? 342 00:18:42,746 --> 00:18:46,041 He gets that from me. He looks just like his daddy. 343 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:48,836 Anthony's not your son. 344 00:18:49,837 --> 00:18:52,214 If he was, you wouldn't have walked out on him like a coward. 345 00:18:52,297 --> 00:18:55,551 -Dude, what the hell is your problem? -You're my damn problem. 346 00:18:59,096 --> 00:19:01,473 Okay. Remember, as long as you're holding your breath 347 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:04,726 and thinking of the spell I gave you, he won't be able to see you. 348 00:19:04,810 --> 00:19:07,146 I am already saying it silently to myself. 349 00:19:07,229 --> 00:19:09,231 [suspenseful music playing] 350 00:19:12,985 --> 00:19:14,027 [bell rings] 351 00:19:33,046 --> 00:19:36,091 Hello, miss. Welcome to my curiosity shop. 352 00:19:36,175 --> 00:19:39,511 -I'm on the hunt for a gift for a friend. -Mm. 353 00:19:39,595 --> 00:19:41,930 Mind telling me about some of your favorite items? 354 00:19:42,014 --> 00:19:43,557 Well, that would be my pleasure. 355 00:19:48,312 --> 00:19:49,354 [gasps] 356 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:06,580 Well, I just happen to have some very rare ancient Viking battle knives 357 00:20:06,663 --> 00:20:08,415 from a collector I know in Normandy. 358 00:20:10,459 --> 00:20:13,086 Uh, that sounds fascinating. 359 00:20:13,170 --> 00:20:15,005 Please, tell me more about that. 360 00:20:15,088 --> 00:20:16,173 Back in a tick. 361 00:20:18,383 --> 00:20:19,968 [suspenseful music playing] 362 00:20:46,411 --> 00:20:49,206 I'm sorry to be a nudge, but I'm in a bit of a rush! 363 00:20:49,289 --> 00:20:50,374 Be right there, miss. 364 00:20:57,255 --> 00:20:58,256 Hmm. 365 00:21:08,684 --> 00:21:12,604 [Veronica] "Absinthe's key ingredient, of course, is royal wormwood." 366 00:21:18,318 --> 00:21:21,947 Okay, if I'm a human dialysis machine, 367 00:21:22,030 --> 00:21:26,535 and my body is metabolizing the poison I'm producing, 368 00:21:28,245 --> 00:21:31,915 maybe I can leach it out of this wormwood. 369 00:21:31,999 --> 00:21:34,001 [pensive music playing] 370 00:21:38,839 --> 00:21:42,384 It's like looking at a reflection of myself, Arch. 371 00:21:42,467 --> 00:21:43,719 Like a preview. 372 00:21:43,802 --> 00:21:45,971 Agent Drake was telling me about this theory 373 00:21:46,054 --> 00:21:50,726 that moral corruption leads to bodily corruption. 374 00:21:50,809 --> 00:21:57,274 So, what if Charles' evil, his malignancy, is what's poisoning and killing him? 375 00:21:57,357 --> 00:22:01,153 Different people or not, it's the same darkness that I have. 376 00:22:01,236 --> 00:22:04,698 He just succumbed to his and started killing people, and now he's dying. 377 00:22:04,781 --> 00:22:08,243 It's like a poison that's rotting him from the in-- 378 00:22:08,327 --> 00:22:10,454 [dramatic music playing] 379 00:22:12,331 --> 00:22:14,833 Oh, my God. Oh, God. Oh, my God. 380 00:22:15,333 --> 00:22:17,878 -[EKG speeding up] -[Charles grunting] 381 00:22:19,379 --> 00:22:20,464 Mom, stop! 382 00:22:20,547 --> 00:22:21,548 Stop! 383 00:22:22,424 --> 00:22:23,633 [gasping] 384 00:22:24,885 --> 00:22:25,886 Stop! 385 00:22:25,969 --> 00:22:27,929 -[coughing] -[EKG beeping normally] 386 00:22:29,514 --> 00:22:30,891 [Toni] I can't believe you, Fangs! 387 00:22:30,974 --> 00:22:34,478 You pick a fight with Kevin right before we get in a room with a judge! 388 00:22:34,561 --> 00:22:38,356 If you would have even landed one punch, our case would have ended right there! 389 00:22:38,440 --> 00:22:40,275 So you're taking Kevin's side over mine? 390 00:22:40,358 --> 00:22:43,820 Even as he's running around town claiming to be Anthony's real father! 391 00:22:43,904 --> 00:22:46,156 I'm not! I'm taking Anthony's side! 392 00:22:46,239 --> 00:22:49,409 Maybe you should too, instead of worrying so much about your damn ego! 393 00:22:50,368 --> 00:22:51,536 [Anthony crying] 394 00:22:53,497 --> 00:22:55,457 Why, Elizabeth? Why did you stop me? 395 00:22:55,540 --> 00:22:57,167 -Mom. -He is in pain! 396 00:22:57,250 --> 00:22:59,544 This is why he came home. He asked for this. 397 00:22:59,628 --> 00:23:01,922 -Take-- -This was his plan. Our plan. 398 00:23:02,005 --> 00:23:04,132 -A swift death! -Mom! Shut up! 399 00:23:05,092 --> 00:23:09,638 I understand that you might think that this is the right thing to do. 400 00:23:09,721 --> 00:23:13,141 -It is the right thing to do. -I promise you, you will regret it. 401 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:17,771 In a week, in two months, in three years, for the rest of your life. 402 00:23:17,854 --> 00:23:20,398 So, what are we supposed to do? Just let him suffer? 403 00:23:20,482 --> 00:23:22,192 -I don't know! -Well, I do! 404 00:23:22,275 --> 00:23:25,946 Honestly, I don't have a clue, but you're not gonna do this! 405 00:23:27,948 --> 00:23:31,743 There has been enough murder in this house. 406 00:23:38,917 --> 00:23:42,170 I never imagined I would hold this book in my hands. 407 00:23:43,380 --> 00:23:44,381 Well done... 408 00:23:45,590 --> 00:23:46,508 witch. 409 00:23:48,844 --> 00:23:51,263 As much as I'd love to sit and read sweet passages, 410 00:23:51,346 --> 00:23:54,099 methinks we should return to the Blossom archives 411 00:23:54,182 --> 00:23:57,853 and see if we can find anything to help Archie and his latest crusade. 412 00:23:57,936 --> 00:23:59,312 Of course. 413 00:24:00,147 --> 00:24:03,400 There is a collection of letters I was sorting. 414 00:24:03,483 --> 00:24:08,071 Work correspondence, it seems, that might require further scrutiny. 415 00:24:08,155 --> 00:24:09,406 [pensive music playing] 416 00:24:18,748 --> 00:24:22,002 Hmm. Well played, Reggie. You left everything undisturbed. 417 00:24:22,085 --> 00:24:24,421 -Mm-hm. You know it. -Good. 418 00:24:26,506 --> 00:24:27,757 Very good. 419 00:24:29,134 --> 00:24:33,680 Oh, Mr. Jones, you're really not gonna like what comes next. 420 00:24:33,763 --> 00:24:36,183 [dramatic music playing] 421 00:24:40,270 --> 00:24:41,938 [pop music playing] 422 00:24:45,066 --> 00:24:49,738 Kevin, can I ask, do you really not know which of you is Anthony's real father? 423 00:24:49,821 --> 00:24:52,449 We don't. We wanted it to be that way 424 00:24:52,532 --> 00:24:56,995 so that neither Fangs or I would feel like less of a father than the other. 425 00:24:58,371 --> 00:24:59,831 Why do you ask? 426 00:25:00,832 --> 00:25:04,711 I'm just trying to understand why you're ruining friendships to get custody. 427 00:25:06,713 --> 00:25:10,634 Makes me think maybe it's because you're afraid you're not his real father. 428 00:25:10,717 --> 00:25:12,719 [pensive music playing] 429 00:25:13,762 --> 00:25:15,096 [phone rings] 430 00:25:17,849 --> 00:25:19,267 -Hello? -[Percival] Mr. Andrews. 431 00:25:19,351 --> 00:25:22,687 I was just ringing to see if you'd reconsidered my offer. 432 00:25:24,147 --> 00:25:27,150 -You know the answer to that. -Oh, it's a pity. 433 00:25:28,151 --> 00:25:29,819 We need you on the team. 434 00:25:30,654 --> 00:25:34,574 Had a terrible accident today. Worker lost a foot. 435 00:25:34,658 --> 00:25:39,621 It seems that your agitation is distracting the crew, 436 00:25:39,704 --> 00:25:43,291 and I'm deeply concerned that unless you back off, 437 00:25:43,375 --> 00:25:46,461 more workers will suffer the same tragic fate. 438 00:25:48,129 --> 00:25:49,047 Bye for now. 439 00:25:50,298 --> 00:25:51,758 [dial tone humming] 440 00:25:51,841 --> 00:25:53,843 [ominous music playing] 441 00:26:03,812 --> 00:26:05,397 Mom, I've been thinking. 442 00:26:07,691 --> 00:26:10,777 There might be something we can do to help Charles. 443 00:26:11,486 --> 00:26:13,405 What are you talking about? 444 00:26:13,488 --> 00:26:16,324 How can we help Charles? It's terminal, Betty. 445 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:18,159 Maybe not. 446 00:26:21,246 --> 00:26:23,623 I'm still doing research on Percival's ghost train, 447 00:26:23,707 --> 00:26:26,126 but I did chance upon some pretty damning missives 448 00:26:26,209 --> 00:26:28,461 between my great-uncle, Braydon Blossom, 449 00:26:28,545 --> 00:26:30,964 and Percival's great-grandfather, Paxton Pickens, 450 00:26:31,047 --> 00:26:32,382 that should help your cause. 451 00:26:32,465 --> 00:26:34,426 This is about the miner's strike in '49. 452 00:26:34,509 --> 00:26:39,055 Indeed. Some bracing, shocking stuff. Do with it as thou wilt. 453 00:26:42,934 --> 00:26:44,311 [audience cheering] 454 00:26:45,061 --> 00:26:46,730 [Veronica] All right. Who's next? 455 00:26:47,480 --> 00:26:53,445 Who here will be brave enough to attempt to stump Forsythe the Fantastic? 456 00:26:55,071 --> 00:26:56,740 You there, in the pink shirt. 457 00:27:02,454 --> 00:27:04,456 He's doing his act, boss. Now's your chance. 458 00:27:04,539 --> 00:27:05,790 Thank you, Reggie. 459 00:27:07,417 --> 00:27:09,419 [ominous music playing] 460 00:27:26,019 --> 00:27:28,021 [speaking in Latin] 461 00:27:32,692 --> 00:27:34,110 [thunder crashing] 462 00:27:35,945 --> 00:27:40,742 Forsythe, what number is this gentleman thinking about right now? 463 00:27:40,825 --> 00:27:43,119 [man 1] Let's see. Two million 464 00:27:43,203 --> 00:27:49,584 eighty hundred and sixty thousand and two hundred and twenty-two? 465 00:27:49,667 --> 00:27:50,919 [woman 1] It's totally fake. 466 00:27:51,002 --> 00:27:52,337 [woman 2] How does he do it? 467 00:27:52,837 --> 00:27:55,632 -[man 2] Nothing's good enough for you. -[man 3] She's so pretty. 468 00:27:55,715 --> 00:27:56,925 [woman 3] It's so... 469 00:27:59,094 --> 00:28:01,262 [indistinct chatter in Jughead's head] 470 00:28:05,892 --> 00:28:07,685 -What's going on? -Is this part of the act? 471 00:28:07,769 --> 00:28:09,562 Jughead. What's wrong? 472 00:28:10,313 --> 00:28:12,232 Uh, I can't. 473 00:28:12,315 --> 00:28:14,317 [dramatic music playing] 474 00:28:23,785 --> 00:28:25,245 [woman] I can't wait to get home. 475 00:28:27,831 --> 00:28:31,000 Jughead. What happened out there? Did you choke? 476 00:28:31,084 --> 00:28:35,922 I don't know. It felt like a tidal wave. I can hear everyone's thoughts. 477 00:28:36,005 --> 00:28:40,510 I couldn't shut them out. I still can't. Feels like my head is going to explode. 478 00:28:41,094 --> 00:28:45,515 Okay. Maybe we just cancel the rest of our shows tonight, right? 479 00:28:45,598 --> 00:28:48,977 -Let you rest. -Okay. Yeah. I gotta get out of here. 480 00:28:57,485 --> 00:28:58,570 [door closes] 481 00:28:59,279 --> 00:29:01,364 [Toni] Britta? Hey. 482 00:29:02,449 --> 00:29:05,034 Thanks for babysitting on such short notice. 483 00:29:05,827 --> 00:29:08,163 -Is everything okay? -Yeah. Everything's fine. 484 00:29:08,246 --> 00:29:10,832 I just can't find Baby Anthony's pacifier anywhere. 485 00:29:10,915 --> 00:29:14,294 I'm sure it'll show up. And how's my little guy doing? 486 00:29:14,377 --> 00:29:17,881 Perfect. He got so excited when Mr. Keller came by to play with him. 487 00:29:18,465 --> 00:29:19,424 Kevin came by? 488 00:29:19,507 --> 00:29:21,551 He said he comes by on Saturdays to visit. 489 00:29:22,177 --> 00:29:26,097 -And then the pacifier went missing? -Yeah. 490 00:29:26,181 --> 00:29:28,057 Is anything wrong, Miss Topaz? 491 00:29:28,141 --> 00:29:34,063 No. No. Everything's fine. Um, but you should get home, Britta. 492 00:29:38,485 --> 00:29:40,320 [Tabitha] I can't forget to load these dishes. 493 00:29:40,403 --> 00:29:43,114 Otherwise we'll be running low during morning rush tomorrow. 494 00:29:43,823 --> 00:29:45,575 [man 1] Forty eight down... 495 00:29:45,658 --> 00:29:47,744 [woman] Oh, I love that picture. 496 00:29:47,827 --> 00:29:49,996 [man 2] Best cheeseburgers in town. 497 00:29:50,079 --> 00:29:52,457 [Tabitha] I gotta remember to schedule that delivery tomorrow. 498 00:29:52,540 --> 00:29:54,375 [dramatic music playing] 499 00:29:54,459 --> 00:29:56,419 [indistinct chatter in Jughead's head] 500 00:30:00,590 --> 00:30:03,384 -Thanks for the assist, Vee. -Of course, Bee. 501 00:30:03,468 --> 00:30:05,094 I just hope it works. 502 00:30:05,178 --> 00:30:06,262 What's going on? 503 00:30:06,346 --> 00:30:11,768 Hey, Charles. Do you remember Veronica? And this is my colleague, Agent Drake. 504 00:30:11,851 --> 00:30:14,854 Oh, so not my angels of death. [coughs] 505 00:30:16,272 --> 00:30:20,443 On the contrary. We would like to try an experimental medical procedure on you. 506 00:30:21,277 --> 00:30:24,656 -Betty, I'm on the threshold. -No, I know. I know. 507 00:30:24,739 --> 00:30:27,200 And I know this sounds crazy, so I'll just say it, 508 00:30:27,283 --> 00:30:33,081 but we want to hook you up to Veronica to do a kind of blood dialysis. 509 00:30:33,164 --> 00:30:37,335 Turns out, detoxification is one of my special skills. 510 00:30:37,919 --> 00:30:42,715 Based on Miss Lodge's unique ability to filter out and process wastes and toxins, 511 00:30:42,799 --> 00:30:46,302 we're hoping that her body might be able to purify your blood. 512 00:30:47,929 --> 00:30:51,057 Wait. Could that actually work? 513 00:30:51,140 --> 00:30:51,975 Maybe. 514 00:30:55,228 --> 00:31:00,024 The question is do you even want us to try? 515 00:31:01,109 --> 00:31:02,068 The truth is... 516 00:31:04,988 --> 00:31:07,156 I'm terrified of dying, Betty. 517 00:31:08,032 --> 00:31:11,244 Of where I might end up. 518 00:31:12,662 --> 00:31:13,871 For all of my sins. 519 00:31:15,206 --> 00:31:18,293 But if there's even a sliver of a chance... 520 00:31:20,420 --> 00:31:21,546 I wanna try. 521 00:31:26,384 --> 00:31:29,387 -What the hell, Toni? -Sit down. Where is it? 522 00:31:29,470 --> 00:31:32,557 -Where's what? -Where is the pacifier? 523 00:31:32,640 --> 00:31:34,142 I don't have a pacifier, Toni. 524 00:31:34,225 --> 00:31:35,602 What were you trying to do? 525 00:31:35,685 --> 00:31:38,146 Steal Anthony's DNA to prove you're his father? 526 00:31:39,022 --> 00:31:40,815 You will never be his father. 527 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:44,485 And I'm not leaving without the pacifier. So where is it? 528 00:31:44,569 --> 00:31:46,154 It's in my jacket pocket. 529 00:31:47,989 --> 00:31:49,908 ♪ Got this feeling in my soul... ♪ 530 00:31:50,867 --> 00:31:53,911 If you ever come within ten feet of my baby again, 531 00:31:54,412 --> 00:31:56,080 I will throw you off this building. 532 00:31:58,583 --> 00:32:00,585 [indistinct chatter in Jughead's head] 533 00:32:27,737 --> 00:32:32,533 Archie and I, we heard about what happened to Sal. 534 00:32:33,117 --> 00:32:34,535 And we are so sorry. 535 00:32:35,036 --> 00:32:37,497 We offered to help with medical expenses. 536 00:32:38,748 --> 00:32:42,126 We also asked if Percival had called to check in yet. 537 00:32:43,836 --> 00:32:44,921 He hadn't. 538 00:32:47,548 --> 00:32:50,468 Look, Percival is not a good guy. 539 00:32:51,427 --> 00:32:54,639 And this job, this railway, is not a good job. 540 00:32:55,807 --> 00:32:57,475 But I've already said my piece. 541 00:32:57,976 --> 00:33:01,729 So we thought we would read some words written by Percival's great-grandfather 542 00:33:01,813 --> 00:33:05,108 after he learned that the miners voted to strike in '49. 543 00:33:10,571 --> 00:33:13,783 "These ingrates must be stopped. 544 00:33:14,659 --> 00:33:16,869 They threaten us with talk of unions. 545 00:33:16,953 --> 00:33:20,915 They demand fair wages and compensation, respect, dignity. 546 00:33:20,998 --> 00:33:24,043 But I tell you, there is more value in the mules 547 00:33:24,127 --> 00:33:28,047 that carry the palladium out of our mines than in these so-called men. 548 00:33:28,131 --> 00:33:32,218 We must break their backs and remind them of their place, 549 00:33:33,136 --> 00:33:34,846 which is beneath our heels." 550 00:33:35,763 --> 00:33:37,724 His great-grandfather wrote that? 551 00:33:40,101 --> 00:33:43,980 Make no mistake. Percival is a tyrant. 552 00:33:45,565 --> 00:33:47,859 Which is why he doesn't want us to unite. 553 00:33:48,484 --> 00:33:52,447 So I guess what I'm asking you is, in your heart of hearts... 554 00:33:55,491 --> 00:33:57,034 what do you wanna do now? 555 00:33:58,286 --> 00:34:00,079 [Cheryl] Heather, I have a confession to make. 556 00:34:00,163 --> 00:34:06,043 The library, though I am very, very glad that we are doing it... 557 00:34:08,254 --> 00:34:09,338 was a pretense. 558 00:34:10,673 --> 00:34:13,384 A ruse to get you to spend more time with me. 559 00:34:13,968 --> 00:34:16,137 You can leave if you want. I would completely understand, 560 00:34:16,220 --> 00:34:20,475 given the nastiness that is sure to come with Percival, and the ghost train, 561 00:34:20,558 --> 00:34:25,146 and the Maleficarum, and Hecate knows what else. 562 00:34:25,813 --> 00:34:30,860 If it's all the same to you, I think I'd like to stick around a while longer. 563 00:34:30,943 --> 00:34:32,945 [tender music playing] 564 00:34:33,988 --> 00:34:35,990 [pensive music playing] 565 00:34:44,415 --> 00:34:46,459 -[door opens] -[Fangs sighs] 566 00:34:51,881 --> 00:34:53,341 Serpent jacket. 567 00:34:54,425 --> 00:34:55,593 Brass knuckles. 568 00:34:57,220 --> 00:34:59,764 Did you get into one last fight for old times' sake? 569 00:35:00,348 --> 00:35:03,267 Yeah, as a matter of fact I did. 570 00:35:03,351 --> 00:35:05,728 But there's been a change of plans. 571 00:35:05,812 --> 00:35:07,105 We're not rebranding. 572 00:35:07,688 --> 00:35:08,898 Why the reversal? 573 00:35:08,981 --> 00:35:13,194 Because denying who we are, apologizing for who we are, 574 00:35:13,694 --> 00:35:17,365 those are all signs of weakness. And we need to be strong. 575 00:35:17,448 --> 00:35:21,953 Especially when Kevin and his team will sink to any level to mess with our family. 576 00:35:22,036 --> 00:35:25,414 -What did he do? -He made a bold move. 577 00:35:26,749 --> 00:35:29,210 But now the gloves are off, full steam ahead. 578 00:35:30,336 --> 00:35:34,549 Which is why I think it's time we induct Baby Anthony into the Serpents, ASAP. 579 00:35:34,632 --> 00:35:40,638 And it's only fitting that you, as his father, choose his Serpent name. 580 00:35:40,721 --> 00:35:42,390 Well, I'd be honored to. 581 00:35:44,350 --> 00:35:49,730 And with regards to your question from before. 582 00:35:51,107 --> 00:35:51,941 Earlier. 583 00:35:53,484 --> 00:35:56,279 Yes. I'll marry you. 584 00:36:01,450 --> 00:36:03,953 Sorry. I messed up the plan. 585 00:36:04,036 --> 00:36:08,249 Toni ambushed me and took the pacifier before I could take it to the lab. 586 00:36:08,332 --> 00:36:09,750 Don't worry yourself, Kevin. 587 00:36:10,459 --> 00:36:15,423 By the way, you aren't Baby Anthony's biological father. Fangs is. 588 00:36:24,891 --> 00:36:26,267 How do you know that? 589 00:36:27,602 --> 00:36:28,686 I know things, Kevin. 590 00:36:29,729 --> 00:36:33,274 For instance, I know what that baby represents. 591 00:36:34,984 --> 00:36:38,321 He is Riverdale's greatest hope, its spirit. 592 00:36:39,655 --> 00:36:41,449 Baby Anthony is the future, Kevin, 593 00:36:41,532 --> 00:36:45,328 which is a problem because I, too, am the future. 594 00:36:46,787 --> 00:36:48,497 And there can be only one. 595 00:36:56,214 --> 00:36:57,298 How's your appetite? 596 00:36:59,342 --> 00:37:01,677 I feel better. 597 00:37:03,221 --> 00:37:05,932 -Thank Veronica for me, will you? -Yeah. 598 00:37:06,015 --> 00:37:08,601 And, Betty, thank you for the Hail Mary. 599 00:37:10,019 --> 00:37:11,646 I'll confess something to you. 600 00:37:12,355 --> 00:37:15,191 When I first heard about your blood poisoning, 601 00:37:15,274 --> 00:37:18,694 I thought maybe Veronica would be able to cure you somehow. 602 00:37:21,030 --> 00:37:23,658 But I wasn't sure that I wanted to go there. 603 00:37:25,868 --> 00:37:28,371 I wasn't sure that you deserved to be saved. 604 00:37:31,165 --> 00:37:32,750 What made you change your mind? 605 00:37:35,419 --> 00:37:40,091 I did it for Mom. And because I'm not ready to give up. 606 00:37:40,174 --> 00:37:41,884 -On me? -On me. 607 00:37:44,470 --> 00:37:47,431 I can't change the past, but maybe I should stop fixating on it 608 00:37:47,515 --> 00:37:54,438 and focus on what I'm doing in the present, and in my future. 609 00:37:58,609 --> 00:38:01,904 -What does that look like, exactly? -I am not sure. 610 00:38:04,198 --> 00:38:06,033 Hopefully catching TBK somehow. 611 00:38:07,410 --> 00:38:08,494 About that. 612 00:38:10,538 --> 00:38:13,082 I think I have an idea about how you might trap him. 613 00:38:13,165 --> 00:38:15,167 [pensive music playing] 614 00:38:18,254 --> 00:38:20,256 [hopeful music playing] 615 00:38:27,972 --> 00:38:30,057 You got my message. Good. 616 00:38:30,558 --> 00:38:34,353 -Where's the rest of our crew, Archie? -They're not coming. 617 00:38:36,022 --> 00:38:38,232 They asked me to be their representative. 618 00:38:39,025 --> 00:38:41,694 They took a vote last night. It was unanimous. 619 00:38:42,862 --> 00:38:44,655 Your crew's on strike, Percival. 620 00:38:44,739 --> 00:38:46,407 -Is that a fact? -Yes. 621 00:38:47,616 --> 00:38:49,952 Looks like your railroad's not gonna be built any time soon. 622 00:38:50,036 --> 00:38:51,787 Not by workers in Riverdale. 623 00:38:51,871 --> 00:38:55,499 We'll see how strong their resolve is in the face of what's coming. 624 00:38:55,583 --> 00:38:57,710 [ominous music playing] 625 00:39:03,215 --> 00:39:04,050 Oh, Mr. Andrews? 626 00:39:06,093 --> 00:39:08,429 You haven't seen any real fighting yet. 627 00:39:10,139 --> 00:39:10,973 But you will. 628 00:39:19,648 --> 00:39:22,693 Thank you for your help with Charles. 629 00:39:22,777 --> 00:39:23,944 I know it was risky, 630 00:39:24,445 --> 00:39:29,033 having his contaminated blood running through your body. 631 00:39:29,116 --> 00:39:32,244 I felt a bit flu-y afterwards, but then it was fine. 632 00:39:33,496 --> 00:39:35,247 But how are you, Bee? 633 00:39:35,331 --> 00:39:38,501 It's been quite the emotional rollercoaster for you lately. 634 00:39:41,295 --> 00:39:44,423 I mean, I stopped my mom from making a huge mistake. 635 00:39:45,132 --> 00:39:48,094 And we saved Charles' life, 636 00:39:48,177 --> 00:39:53,808 so I feel a bit relieved and optimistic about the future. 637 00:39:54,308 --> 00:39:55,184 Okay. 638 00:39:56,936 --> 00:39:59,480 Can I book your casino for a special event? 639 00:39:59,563 --> 00:40:02,525 A fan convention? 640 00:40:02,608 --> 00:40:06,362 Sure. Fun. I mean, we have ample floor space. 641 00:40:07,655 --> 00:40:08,781 Like a Comic-Con? 642 00:40:09,657 --> 00:40:14,120 Mm, sort of, but it would be a convention for fans of... 643 00:40:15,496 --> 00:40:16,497 serial killers. 644 00:40:17,957 --> 00:40:19,959 [ominous music playing] 645 00:40:28,134 --> 00:40:28,968 Jug! 646 00:40:31,470 --> 00:40:32,805 Jughead, are you home? 647 00:40:42,064 --> 00:40:45,234 [Jughead] Dear Tabitha, something's happening to me. 648 00:40:46,110 --> 00:40:49,738 I can't block out people's voices, their thoughts. 649 00:40:50,656 --> 00:40:54,118 I've lost control. I don't know how or why. 650 00:40:54,201 --> 00:40:56,412 But it's too much for me, and I need to get away. 651 00:40:56,495 --> 00:41:00,749 I'm hoping that if I go someplace quiet, or, more importantly, remote, 652 00:41:00,833 --> 00:41:04,795 the voices will calm down, and I'll be able to close the door in my mind again. 653 00:41:04,879 --> 00:41:08,799 If that's how it works. And don't worry. I'll be in touch soon. 654 00:41:09,717 --> 00:41:10,843 Love, Jughead. 655 00:41:13,846 --> 00:41:14,889 [Bitsy] I'm sorry. 656 00:41:14,972 --> 00:41:17,725 -[Jughead] ...cursed now. -[Cheryl] What demons torment you? 657 00:41:17,808 --> 00:41:20,102 [Archie] Everyone comes back to life in this universe. 658 00:41:20,186 --> 00:41:22,980 -[Toni] ...of vengeance. -[Tabitha] ...brains him with a hammer. 659 00:41:23,063 --> 00:41:25,232 [Veronica] Would you sell your soul to the devil for me? 660 00:41:25,316 --> 00:41:27,359 -[Tabitha] Any other force of evil. -[Toni] Good luck. 661 00:41:27,443 --> 00:41:28,694 [Tabitha] Completely ghoulish. 662 00:41:28,777 --> 00:41:30,613 [Cheryl] Bailey's Comet returns to our skies. 663 00:41:30,696 --> 00:41:32,364 [Jughead] She sort of snapped one day. 664 00:41:32,448 --> 00:41:35,284 Maybe I am hallucinating. It's not like we're cursed now. 665 00:41:35,367 --> 00:41:37,369 [Archie] I didn't know you were that into comics. 666 00:41:37,453 --> 00:41:40,164 [Jughead] What can I say, Archie? I contain multitudes. 667 00:41:40,247 --> 00:41:42,333 [indistinct chatter in Jughead's head] 668 00:41:43,751 --> 00:41:46,170 [Cheryl] Their blood is what will bring Riverdale back. 669 00:41:46,253 --> 00:41:47,963 [indistinct chatter continues] 670 00:41:48,923 --> 00:41:50,925 [dramatic music playing] 671 00:41:51,926 --> 00:41:54,178 [Veronica] ...out to save the universe. 672 00:41:59,975 --> 00:42:01,894 [theme music playing] ave the universe.