1 00:00:01,334 --> 00:00:03,503 [Jughead] The first thing that happened after the wedding 2 00:00:03,586 --> 00:00:05,380 is the living buried their dead. 3 00:00:05,463 --> 00:00:09,175 Among the firstborns who'd perished as a result of Percival's attack, 4 00:00:09,259 --> 00:00:14,472 Archie, Toni, Fangs, Dagwood, Nana Rose, and me, your humble narrator. 5 00:00:14,556 --> 00:00:15,765 So sorry to intrude. 6 00:00:15,849 --> 00:00:18,727 We've, um-- We've come to pay our respects. 7 00:00:18,810 --> 00:00:19,644 You. 8 00:00:21,104 --> 00:00:23,523 You did this. You-- You killed my nana. 9 00:00:24,858 --> 00:00:25,775 And my Tee-Tee. 10 00:00:26,401 --> 00:00:30,238 How could you? How could you do this? Anthony was a baby. 11 00:00:30,822 --> 00:00:34,993 Calm yourselves. We'll leave. Leave you to your grief. 12 00:00:37,454 --> 00:00:41,332 [Jughead] I'll let you in on a secret: We weren't quite yet worm food. 13 00:00:41,416 --> 00:00:43,543 This funeral? A misdirect. 14 00:00:43,626 --> 00:00:46,588 To lull Percival into a false sense of security. 15 00:00:46,671 --> 00:00:50,800 Oh, we were dead, but our bodies were currently in Dr. Curdle's deep freeze, 16 00:00:50,884 --> 00:00:53,303 preserved and not yet decomposing. 17 00:00:54,429 --> 00:00:57,724 The plan was simple: Convince Percival we were six feet under 18 00:00:57,807 --> 00:01:00,602 while our surviving loved ones mourned our passing. 19 00:01:00,685 --> 00:01:04,314 When, in fact, they were biding their time until we could be resurrected. 20 00:01:05,398 --> 00:01:09,944 Reports are still coming in, authorities believe there was an altercation 21 00:01:10,028 --> 00:01:13,031 between rival gangs, the Serpents and the Ghoulies, 22 00:01:13,114 --> 00:01:16,034 that has resulted in multiple deaths at the Whyte Wyrm biker bar. 23 00:01:16,117 --> 00:01:18,411 Names of the deceased have not yet been released, 24 00:01:18,495 --> 00:01:20,872 but local authorities are warning, River-- 25 00:01:22,248 --> 00:01:23,541 Nice cover story, Mom. 26 00:01:23,625 --> 00:01:27,545 You know, maybe that's why Percival didn't kill every firstborn in town. 27 00:01:28,254 --> 00:01:32,258 Because it would be much harder to explain away hundreds if not thousands of deaths. 28 00:01:32,342 --> 00:01:34,219 -That's a good point. -When is she coming? 29 00:01:34,302 --> 00:01:37,263 -Sabrina-- What was her last name again? -Spellman. 30 00:01:38,264 --> 00:01:41,351 -She'll be here soon, right? -As soon as she can be. 31 00:01:41,893 --> 00:01:44,979 Sabrina is the definition of a multi-tasking witch. 32 00:01:45,063 --> 00:01:48,733 "Cheerleader by day, queen of hell by night" was her tagline for a while. 33 00:01:48,817 --> 00:01:52,195 But you said we only have three days to bring them back? 34 00:01:52,278 --> 00:01:55,240 -And we've got like 12 hours left. -It's true. 35 00:01:55,907 --> 00:01:58,993 There are different kinds of resurrection rituals. 36 00:01:59,077 --> 00:02:00,995 The one we're attempting must be performed 37 00:02:01,079 --> 00:02:04,040 within three days of a person's expiration. 38 00:02:04,124 --> 00:02:08,837 Otherwise, the body becomes too corrupt to reanimate and the death becomes permanent. 39 00:02:08,920 --> 00:02:10,130 [tense music playing] 40 00:02:10,213 --> 00:02:12,841 At least it doesn't seem like Percival suspects what we're up to. 41 00:02:12,924 --> 00:02:16,678 And he doesn't know that Baby Anthony survived his last plague. 42 00:02:16,761 --> 00:02:18,138 That gives us a tiny window 43 00:02:18,221 --> 00:02:20,682 to bring everyone back in time for the final battle. 44 00:02:20,765 --> 00:02:22,308 Why did Baby Anthony survive? 45 00:02:22,392 --> 00:02:24,727 Wouldn't he have been Percival's main target? 46 00:02:24,811 --> 00:02:26,980 You were a firstborn too, though, Kev. 47 00:02:28,690 --> 00:02:30,692 I think I know why I'm alive, Betty. 48 00:02:30,775 --> 00:02:33,444 Because Percival wants to punish me for betraying him. 49 00:02:34,070 --> 00:02:37,866 What punishment is worse than death by a biblical plague? 50 00:02:37,949 --> 00:02:40,785 You don't know him like I do, which is why I'm leaving. 51 00:02:41,578 --> 00:02:44,539 The fact that I'm here at Thornhill is putting you guys in danger. 52 00:02:44,622 --> 00:02:47,750 -Where will you go? -New York. Moose is already there. 53 00:02:49,502 --> 00:02:50,712 I'm sorry, Betty. 54 00:02:50,795 --> 00:02:53,047 I understand. Everyone else will too. 55 00:02:53,131 --> 00:02:55,133 [ominous music playing] 56 00:03:00,263 --> 00:03:02,265 The Daggers of Megiddo. 57 00:03:02,348 --> 00:03:04,017 Well done, Reggie. 58 00:03:04,100 --> 00:03:06,144 Like so many of the items in my collection, 59 00:03:06,227 --> 00:03:12,025 these blades contain immense arcane power. Now, did you enjoy your trip to Rome? 60 00:03:12,108 --> 00:03:15,445 Everything except for the part when a bunch of my friends were dead. 61 00:03:16,446 --> 00:03:18,364 Yeah, so unfortunate how that all happened. 62 00:03:19,407 --> 00:03:22,619 But, look, there's a silver lining to all this tragedy. 63 00:03:22,702 --> 00:03:27,332 Now that Veronica's been so grief-stricken and absent from the casino of late, 64 00:03:27,415 --> 00:03:30,710 I took the liberty of calling an emergency board meeting 65 00:03:31,544 --> 00:03:32,587 and suggested... 66 00:03:33,671 --> 00:03:36,716 that you be installed as CEO, effective immediately. 67 00:03:36,799 --> 00:03:38,051 Congratulations, Reg. 68 00:03:38,134 --> 00:03:41,804 Babylonium now belongs to you and you alone. 69 00:03:43,181 --> 00:03:44,766 [Betty] That was Mrs. Andrews. 70 00:03:44,849 --> 00:03:47,101 She had a bad feeling about Archie. 71 00:03:47,185 --> 00:03:50,980 So she keeps calling him and he's not calling her back, obviously. 72 00:03:51,564 --> 00:03:54,275 Good God, what are we gonna tell her happened to Archie 73 00:03:54,359 --> 00:03:59,697 -if this crazy plan of ours doesn't work? -It has to work. There's no other option. 74 00:04:00,573 --> 00:04:05,578 Guys, where do we think they are? Archie and the others. 75 00:04:06,496 --> 00:04:10,833 I mean, their souls. In some kind of afterlife? 76 00:04:11,417 --> 00:04:15,964 Sabrina once described it simply as the Sweet Hereafter. 77 00:04:16,714 --> 00:04:18,549 ["Cheek to Cheek" playing on radio] 78 00:04:18,633 --> 00:04:21,427 Kids, is there something you wanna tell your dad? 79 00:04:23,137 --> 00:04:25,390 -We got our report cards today. -A-ha! 80 00:04:26,265 --> 00:04:28,226 -Let me guess, straight A's? -Yep. 81 00:04:28,768 --> 00:04:31,271 -We're very proud of you, Li'l Polly. -What about you? 82 00:04:32,105 --> 00:04:38,111 Li'l Fred got A's in gym and music, but cats and dogs in everything else. 83 00:04:38,194 --> 00:04:39,153 [Archie] That's okay. 84 00:04:39,237 --> 00:04:42,282 You know, your old man wasn't the greatest student either. 85 00:04:43,032 --> 00:04:46,119 That doesn't mean we're not still proud of you. You'll find your way. 86 00:04:46,202 --> 00:04:47,036 Thanks, Pop. 87 00:04:48,246 --> 00:04:49,539 [dog barks] 88 00:04:49,622 --> 00:04:50,707 Hey, Vegas. 89 00:04:52,875 --> 00:04:54,002 Good boy. 90 00:04:54,085 --> 00:04:56,087 ["Cheek to Cheek" continues] 91 00:04:56,170 --> 00:05:03,177 ♪ When we're out together Dancing cheek to cheek ♪ 92 00:05:03,261 --> 00:05:06,389 ♪ Oh, I love to climb a mountain ♪ 93 00:05:06,472 --> 00:05:09,434 ♪ And to reach the highest peak ♪ 94 00:05:09,517 --> 00:05:15,606 ♪ But it doesn't thrill me half as much As dancing cheek to cheek ♪ 95 00:05:15,690 --> 00:05:18,359 ♪ Oh, I love to go out fishing ♪ 96 00:05:18,443 --> 00:05:20,695 ♪ In a river, or a creek ♪ 97 00:05:20,778 --> 00:05:24,615 ♪ But I don't enjoy it half as much... ♪ 98 00:05:24,699 --> 00:05:25,658 That's it, then. 99 00:05:26,451 --> 00:05:29,370 The Serpents and the Ghoulies have finally signed a peace treaty. 100 00:05:30,163 --> 00:05:32,957 As of this moment, we are no longer at war! 101 00:05:33,041 --> 00:05:35,043 [cheering and whooping] 102 00:05:38,296 --> 00:05:43,009 Here's to a better, brighter, more unified Riverdale. 103 00:05:43,092 --> 00:05:44,218 For everyone. 104 00:05:44,302 --> 00:05:49,348 -Including our son, Anthony. -And for my Timmy as well. 105 00:05:49,432 --> 00:05:51,434 [cheering and applause] 106 00:05:58,191 --> 00:06:00,193 [dramatic music playing] 107 00:06:10,244 --> 00:06:13,790 -You going somewhere, son? -[Frank] You need to come with us. 108 00:06:13,873 --> 00:06:16,334 Percival has a couple questions he'd like to ask you. 109 00:06:17,919 --> 00:06:18,878 [Tom] Come on, now. 110 00:06:18,961 --> 00:06:20,963 [ominous music playing] 111 00:06:21,839 --> 00:06:23,257 Dad, what are you up to? 112 00:06:24,133 --> 00:06:27,470 Well, why don't I send you a car, you come to the casino, 113 00:06:27,553 --> 00:06:31,724 and roll some dice with the Babylonium's newly ensconced CEO. 114 00:06:31,808 --> 00:06:33,893 [ominous music playing] 115 00:06:33,976 --> 00:06:35,269 [doorbell chimes] 116 00:06:40,233 --> 00:06:41,692 You must be Sabrina Spellman. 117 00:06:41,776 --> 00:06:44,779 I'm Cheryl Blossom. Come in. We've been waiting for you. 118 00:06:44,862 --> 00:06:48,574 Sorry it took me a minute. Lots of turbulence in the realms, but... 119 00:06:49,242 --> 00:06:51,911 I'm here now. What can I do to help? 120 00:06:51,994 --> 00:06:53,412 [dramatic music playing] 121 00:07:02,922 --> 00:07:06,676 It's lovely to meet you all. Even under such dire circumstances. 122 00:07:06,759 --> 00:07:10,513 Sabrina is a fellow witch who specializes in death magic. 123 00:07:10,596 --> 00:07:13,766 It's true. After I passed away a few years ago, 124 00:07:13,850 --> 00:07:16,144 my boyfriend, Nick Scratch, sacrificed himself 125 00:07:16,227 --> 00:07:19,105 to bring me back from the dead as a way to rebalance the scales. 126 00:07:19,188 --> 00:07:22,650 Ironically, that experience, being resurrected, 127 00:07:22,733 --> 00:07:25,528 is what made me decide to specialize in necromancy. 128 00:07:26,362 --> 00:07:27,697 What happened to Nick? 129 00:07:28,906 --> 00:07:31,576 He had to stay behind. In the Sweet Hereafter. 130 00:07:32,326 --> 00:07:35,913 Which, based on what Heather told me, is where your significant others are. 131 00:07:35,997 --> 00:07:37,540 -Am I right? -More or less. 132 00:07:37,623 --> 00:07:41,252 -And they've been dead two-plus days? -Yes. And counting. 133 00:07:42,295 --> 00:07:44,839 Okay. So we'll need to move fast. 134 00:07:45,381 --> 00:07:47,967 First, we'll need a coven of at least six witches 135 00:07:48,050 --> 00:07:49,510 to perform the resurrection. 136 00:07:50,511 --> 00:07:52,722 Okay, you, me and Heather make three. 137 00:07:52,805 --> 00:07:54,807 [pensive music playing] 138 00:07:54,891 --> 00:07:58,352 Uh, unfortunately, brujería wasn't one of my majors at Barnard. 139 00:07:59,187 --> 00:08:01,564 Yeah, and I mix milkshakes, not potions. 140 00:08:01,647 --> 00:08:04,692 Yeah, none of us are-- We're not witches. Sorry. 141 00:08:04,775 --> 00:08:05,610 Not yet. 142 00:08:05,693 --> 00:08:11,616 But all powerful disruptive women have the potential to become witches. 143 00:08:12,283 --> 00:08:14,952 You've started manifesting powers from what I'm hearing, 144 00:08:15,036 --> 00:08:16,996 so let's make it official. 145 00:08:17,538 --> 00:08:21,250 Step 1: You sign your name in a book of witchcraft. 146 00:08:21,834 --> 00:08:23,669 The Maleficarum will do nicely. 147 00:08:24,170 --> 00:08:26,172 [ominous music playing] 148 00:08:31,010 --> 00:08:35,556 [all] We pledge ourselves to the Mother To share our power with one another 149 00:08:35,640 --> 00:08:39,519 [Sabrina] Step 2: You pledge allegiance to Hecate, 150 00:08:39,602 --> 00:08:42,939 the feminine ideals of maiden, mother, and crone. 151 00:08:43,022 --> 00:08:45,399 [all] ...to the Mother To share our power with one another 152 00:08:45,483 --> 00:08:46,984 ["Splish Splash" playing over speakers] 153 00:08:47,068 --> 00:08:51,906 ♪ Bing bang, I saw the whole gang Dancing on my living room rug ♪ 154 00:08:51,989 --> 00:08:54,242 ♪ Yeah, flip flop They was doing the bop... ♪ 155 00:08:54,325 --> 00:08:56,869 [Sabrina] Step 3: We do a little dance. 156 00:08:57,370 --> 00:08:59,622 Ideally, around a bonfire in the woods, 157 00:08:59,705 --> 00:09:02,208 but an impromptu living room dance party works too. 158 00:09:02,291 --> 00:09:04,710 ♪ Good golly Miss Molly was-a even there too ♪ 159 00:09:04,794 --> 00:09:07,880 ♪ A-well-a, splish splash I forgot about the bath ♪ 160 00:09:07,964 --> 00:09:11,092 ♪ I went and put my dancing shoes on Yeah ♪ 161 00:09:11,175 --> 00:09:13,094 ♪ I was a rolling and a-strolling... ♪ 162 00:09:13,177 --> 00:09:15,429 Welcome to the Sisterhood of Night. 163 00:09:15,513 --> 00:09:19,267 Ladies, now that we've all been blessed with the divine spirit of Hecate, 164 00:09:19,850 --> 00:09:23,020 I suggest we do a trial run, focusing on a single resurrection. 165 00:09:24,063 --> 00:09:26,482 -Where are the bodies? -They're at the morgue. I can take you. 166 00:09:26,566 --> 00:09:30,945 Great. In the meantime, the rest of you witches will need to conjure up a portal. 167 00:09:31,028 --> 00:09:34,365 It's a passageway to the Sweet Hereafter. Let's see. 168 00:09:35,116 --> 00:09:36,867 Um, right there is good. 169 00:09:38,160 --> 00:09:41,747 Once we've got our corpse, I, as a certified death-walker, 170 00:09:41,831 --> 00:09:43,416 will cross over into the afterlife 171 00:09:43,499 --> 00:09:45,876 and coax the soul in question back into their body. 172 00:09:45,960 --> 00:09:50,047 If that works, we'll repeat the process. If it doesn't, we'll regroup. 173 00:09:51,632 --> 00:09:55,261 Now, do you have your own broom, or do you wanna ride with me? 174 00:09:55,344 --> 00:09:57,013 [up-tempo rock music playing] 175 00:10:08,816 --> 00:10:10,026 You're on fire, Dad. 176 00:10:10,109 --> 00:10:11,777 [whoops, then groans] 177 00:10:11,861 --> 00:10:13,279 Hey, you okay? 178 00:10:13,362 --> 00:10:14,822 -[groans] -Huh? 179 00:10:14,905 --> 00:10:18,909 -Maybe we should slow down. Your heart. -It's nothing. It's just a twinge. 180 00:10:19,785 --> 00:10:24,165 Come on, I'm hot. I can't lose tonight. Good. I'm good. I'm good. Good. 181 00:10:24,248 --> 00:10:27,710 ♪ Too much fire! ♪ 182 00:10:27,793 --> 00:10:29,879 I've narrowed it down to these two. 183 00:10:29,962 --> 00:10:32,214 [ominous music playing] 184 00:10:32,298 --> 00:10:34,258 They're both super cute. 185 00:10:37,637 --> 00:10:39,597 But there is something about this one. 186 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:42,683 We'll try him first. 187 00:10:44,226 --> 00:10:46,312 I can't promise you a happy ending. 188 00:10:47,229 --> 00:10:50,691 Once I find Jughead-- Great name, by the way. 189 00:10:52,151 --> 00:10:55,196 --I'll explain what happened, but then it's up to him. 190 00:10:55,946 --> 00:10:59,450 -Meaning? -The dead have to want to return. 191 00:11:00,409 --> 00:11:02,370 -I can't force him to come back. -Can you just--? 192 00:11:03,412 --> 00:11:06,248 Can you tell Jughead that I miss him? 193 00:11:08,000 --> 00:11:10,002 I hear you. And you got it. 194 00:11:10,836 --> 00:11:12,171 Okay. Everyone ready? 195 00:11:20,262 --> 00:11:21,722 [all speaking in Latin] 196 00:11:26,894 --> 00:11:28,896 [dramatic music playing] 197 00:11:31,524 --> 00:11:33,192 ["Wake Up Little Susie" playing on radio] 198 00:11:33,275 --> 00:11:34,443 ♪ Wake up ♪ 199 00:11:35,653 --> 00:11:38,239 ♪ We've both been sound asleep ♪ 200 00:11:38,322 --> 00:11:40,908 ♪ Wake up, little Susie, and weep ♪ 201 00:11:40,991 --> 00:11:43,619 ♪ The movie's over It's four o'clock ♪ 202 00:11:43,702 --> 00:11:45,788 ♪ And we're in trouble deep ♪ 203 00:11:45,871 --> 00:11:50,835 ♪ Wake up, little Susie Wake up, little Susie... ♪ 204 00:11:52,294 --> 00:11:55,798 -Hey there. Can I join you? -Sure. 205 00:11:55,881 --> 00:11:57,383 ♪ What are we gonna tell your pa? ♪ 206 00:11:57,466 --> 00:12:02,221 ♪ What are we gonna tell all our friends When they say, "Ooh la la!"... ♪ 207 00:12:02,304 --> 00:12:04,014 You a fan of Mad House Glads? 208 00:12:05,099 --> 00:12:06,934 Um, I'm Sabrina Spellman. 209 00:12:07,017 --> 00:12:10,980 And while I don't really have time to get into the details, 210 00:12:11,063 --> 00:12:14,066 let's just say I'm visiting from the mortal realm, 211 00:12:14,150 --> 00:12:17,111 we have some mutual friends, and, uh... 212 00:12:17,653 --> 00:12:20,281 Oh, yeah. I'm a witch. 213 00:12:20,364 --> 00:12:21,824 ♪ Wake up, little Susie... ♪ 214 00:12:21,907 --> 00:12:25,244 You're not trying to take me back there, are you? 215 00:12:25,327 --> 00:12:26,370 Essentially, yes. 216 00:12:26,454 --> 00:12:28,038 Everyone misses you. 217 00:12:28,122 --> 00:12:29,373 Especially Tabitha. 218 00:12:30,583 --> 00:12:32,084 Yeah, and I miss her too. 219 00:12:33,669 --> 00:12:34,837 I died. You know? 220 00:12:35,588 --> 00:12:38,382 Prematurely. Your work on Earth isn't done. 221 00:12:38,466 --> 00:12:41,802 The final battle, which you're needed for, hasn't happened. 222 00:12:41,886 --> 00:12:43,679 So, um, what do you say? 223 00:12:44,555 --> 00:12:48,225 Wanna settle that bill and head back to the land of the living? 224 00:12:48,309 --> 00:12:50,311 [pensive music playing] 225 00:12:51,187 --> 00:12:53,105 I'm good. You know, 226 00:12:53,856 --> 00:12:58,319 this is like the ideal version of Riverdale. There's no suffering. 227 00:12:58,402 --> 00:13:02,615 It's just endless burgers and comic books, and I-- I can hear again. 228 00:13:03,407 --> 00:13:06,368 I'm so much better off here in the Sweet Hereafter. 229 00:13:06,994 --> 00:13:08,787 -You know? -What about Tabitha? 230 00:13:08,871 --> 00:13:12,124 Eventually we'll see each other again. And she already told me how all this ends, 231 00:13:12,208 --> 00:13:16,045 with us most likely losing to Percival and me dying again. It's... 232 00:13:18,172 --> 00:13:22,801 -What's the point? -The point... is hope. 233 00:13:22,885 --> 00:13:23,886 Mm. 234 00:13:24,637 --> 00:13:25,638 Uh... 235 00:13:26,639 --> 00:13:30,601 -What can I do or say to convince you? -Nothing. 236 00:13:33,687 --> 00:13:36,899 But tell Tabitha that I think about her. A lot. 237 00:13:38,943 --> 00:13:41,946 And I do hope to see her soon. Not too soon, though. 238 00:13:43,030 --> 00:13:44,949 -Okay. -Okay. 239 00:13:47,326 --> 00:13:48,369 Um... 240 00:13:50,371 --> 00:13:54,291 Actually, can I talk to you about something else? 241 00:13:55,084 --> 00:13:57,836 And maybe ask a favor? 242 00:14:02,550 --> 00:14:05,177 You know, I was afraid you were weak, Kevin. 243 00:14:05,261 --> 00:14:08,222 And, uh, well, sadly, you've proved me right. 244 00:14:09,014 --> 00:14:13,185 [echoing] Now, you're going to tell me exactly 245 00:14:13,269 --> 00:14:17,356 what shenanigans your friends have been up to at Thornhill. 246 00:14:17,439 --> 00:14:18,607 [Kevin grunting] 247 00:14:18,691 --> 00:14:20,776 -[tender music playing] -[inaudible dialogue] 248 00:14:24,780 --> 00:14:25,906 Never. Never. 249 00:14:26,740 --> 00:14:28,534 Just-- Just kill me. Kill me. 250 00:14:29,201 --> 00:14:30,661 You know what, Piggy? 251 00:14:31,287 --> 00:14:32,746 I just might. 252 00:14:32,830 --> 00:14:34,290 [dramatic music playing] 253 00:14:43,966 --> 00:14:44,967 Jughead. 254 00:14:45,050 --> 00:14:47,094 Oh, my God. Jughead. 255 00:14:47,177 --> 00:14:49,054 I missed you so, so, so much. 256 00:14:49,930 --> 00:14:51,432 Thank God you're back. 257 00:14:53,350 --> 00:14:54,435 What is it? 258 00:14:55,769 --> 00:14:57,813 -What's wrong? -I'm not Jughead. 259 00:14:59,315 --> 00:15:00,357 What? 260 00:15:00,983 --> 00:15:02,484 Then who are you? 261 00:15:03,902 --> 00:15:08,532 Everyone, this is my boyfriend, Nick Scratch. 262 00:15:09,074 --> 00:15:11,076 [lilting dramatic music playing] 263 00:15:15,956 --> 00:15:20,294 So wait, wait, wait. Your boyfriend's soul is in my boyfriend's body. 264 00:15:20,377 --> 00:15:21,253 Mm-hm. 265 00:15:22,504 --> 00:15:23,589 I'm Nick Scratch. 266 00:15:24,798 --> 00:15:27,426 -What's up, ladies? -Oh, yeah, that's definitely not Jughead. 267 00:15:27,509 --> 00:15:29,970 So then where is my boyfriend then? 268 00:15:30,512 --> 00:15:34,892 I asked if he wanted to come back and he politely declined. 269 00:15:34,975 --> 00:15:36,685 [pensive music playing] 270 00:15:36,769 --> 00:15:38,771 It makes sense though, doesn't it? 271 00:15:39,480 --> 00:15:40,856 I mean, think about it. 272 00:15:40,939 --> 00:15:45,110 -Who wants to leave heaven? -So then, instead, you stole his body? 273 00:15:45,194 --> 00:15:48,822 I borrowed it with Jughead's consent to... 274 00:15:49,907 --> 00:15:54,703 To spend a little more time with my Nick, but Nick is also a necromancer, 275 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:57,164 and we're going to need his help for our next attempt 276 00:15:57,247 --> 00:16:00,668 -to bring your friends back. -Oh, okay. Good. So we're not giving up. 277 00:16:00,751 --> 00:16:04,213 Absolutely not. So loved ones of the dearly departed? 278 00:16:05,464 --> 00:16:06,298 You're up. 279 00:16:07,007 --> 00:16:08,217 -Uh... -Uh... 280 00:16:08,300 --> 00:16:12,304 You want us to go into the great beyond? 281 00:16:12,388 --> 00:16:14,348 Your friends don't know me, 282 00:16:14,431 --> 00:16:18,560 but if you guys, the ones they love, appeal to them emotionally, 283 00:16:19,311 --> 00:16:20,270 they might come back. 284 00:16:20,354 --> 00:16:23,941 Right. But we're not necromancers. How are we gonna cross over? 285 00:16:24,024 --> 00:16:25,192 I'll summon Charon, 286 00:16:25,859 --> 00:16:28,487 the ferryman of the dead in Greek mythology, to help. 287 00:16:28,570 --> 00:16:31,699 -He's sort of a work friend. -Whatever it takes. 288 00:16:33,033 --> 00:16:35,369 Good, because you're also gonna have to die. 289 00:16:36,203 --> 00:16:38,455 Temporarily, just for a few minutes to cross over. 290 00:16:38,539 --> 00:16:39,998 Okay. Um... 291 00:16:40,666 --> 00:16:42,334 I'll go for Tee-Tee. 292 00:16:42,418 --> 00:16:43,502 -Obviously. -Mm-hm. 293 00:16:43,585 --> 00:16:45,587 And Fangs, I suppose. 294 00:16:46,296 --> 00:16:48,632 -Oh, and my Nana and Dagwood. -I'll go in for Jughead. 295 00:16:48,716 --> 00:16:50,008 I'll go in for Archie. 296 00:16:50,718 --> 00:16:52,720 [ominous music playing] 297 00:16:55,264 --> 00:16:58,892 -Um, just one sec. Yeah. -[whispering indistinctly] 298 00:16:59,810 --> 00:17:01,437 What? What is it? 299 00:17:01,520 --> 00:17:02,896 Um-- Uh... 300 00:17:02,980 --> 00:17:08,485 Betty, I'm not sure what it is exactly, but there's something about your energy 301 00:17:08,569 --> 00:17:11,030 that we worry will keep you from crossing over. 302 00:17:11,697 --> 00:17:14,074 Has anyone put a hex on you? Damned your soul? 303 00:17:14,158 --> 00:17:15,951 No. 304 00:17:17,244 --> 00:17:20,330 I mean, recently, I was likened to the Harlot of Babylon. 305 00:17:20,414 --> 00:17:22,666 Oh, yes, totally. Um... 306 00:17:22,750 --> 00:17:26,211 Yeah, no, the Harlot wouldn't technically be allowed into heaven. No. 307 00:17:26,295 --> 00:17:27,504 Oh. 308 00:17:27,588 --> 00:17:30,132 -Okay. Well, that figures, so... -Yeah, that's it. 309 00:17:30,215 --> 00:17:31,925 -That was it. -Um... 310 00:17:32,009 --> 00:17:34,803 Anyone else here have an emotional connection to Archie 311 00:17:34,887 --> 00:17:37,097 that might lead him back to the mortal realm? 312 00:17:42,102 --> 00:17:47,816 Sure. Yeah. Kill me temporarily so I can visit my ex-boyfriend in heaven. 313 00:17:48,400 --> 00:17:49,401 Why not? 314 00:17:50,152 --> 00:17:50,986 [Sabrina] Great. 315 00:17:52,196 --> 00:17:54,573 This is gonna be awesome. Awesome. 316 00:17:55,407 --> 00:17:57,534 You enjoying that newfound success, Reg? 317 00:17:57,618 --> 00:18:00,788 Not gonna lie. Feels like it's been a long time coming. 318 00:18:01,497 --> 00:18:04,458 That's wonderful. I'm so glad to hear that. 319 00:18:05,417 --> 00:18:06,794 Because I need a favor. 320 00:18:07,753 --> 00:18:11,131 I'm afraid Kevin Keller has betrayed us and must be punished accordingly. 321 00:18:11,215 --> 00:18:12,299 [ominous music playing] 322 00:18:12,382 --> 00:18:16,678 I'd like you to execute him as a message to all those who would oppose me. 323 00:18:16,762 --> 00:18:17,763 Are you for real? 324 00:18:20,432 --> 00:18:22,351 I've known Kevin since we were rug rats. 325 00:18:22,434 --> 00:18:26,814 Afraid it's nonnegotiable, old chum. But look, I'm not a monster. 326 00:18:27,856 --> 00:18:29,691 You do this for me, you'll be rewarded. 327 00:18:29,775 --> 00:18:32,528 Your father can have Kevin's young, healthy heart. 328 00:18:33,278 --> 00:18:36,365 Yes, I know all about his health issues. His time is running out. 329 00:18:36,448 --> 00:18:37,574 He needs a miracle. 330 00:18:39,076 --> 00:18:42,955 Rather like the one I'm offering. You punish Kevin, as he deserves, 331 00:18:43,038 --> 00:18:44,665 you save your father. 332 00:18:44,748 --> 00:18:47,209 There really is no dilemma here. 333 00:18:47,292 --> 00:18:49,294 [dramatic music playing] 334 00:18:50,754 --> 00:18:52,840 -Is this gonna hurt? -Hopefully not. 335 00:18:53,340 --> 00:18:56,343 -Should feel like you're going to sleep. -Personally, I'm excited. 336 00:18:56,426 --> 00:18:58,971 How many people get to say they died and came back? 337 00:18:59,638 --> 00:19:00,681 In Riverdale? 338 00:19:00,764 --> 00:19:01,723 A lot. 339 00:19:01,807 --> 00:19:04,309 Okay, people, let's focus. 340 00:19:05,018 --> 00:19:07,020 Nick, if you'll do the honors? 341 00:19:09,189 --> 00:19:10,649 With this incantation... 342 00:19:11,859 --> 00:19:13,694 Hearts will beat in moderation 343 00:19:13,777 --> 00:19:15,070 [hearts beating] 344 00:19:15,154 --> 00:19:16,572 Rest your easy minds 345 00:19:17,447 --> 00:19:19,616 Slip away from space and time 346 00:19:20,617 --> 00:19:23,829 Offer up these silver coins To our ferryman divine 347 00:19:23,912 --> 00:19:25,914 [eerie music playing] 348 00:19:32,796 --> 00:19:38,302 Dearest Charon, hear our plea, for these souls to go with thee 349 00:19:39,303 --> 00:19:42,347 Our offerings have been clearly set out 350 00:19:43,682 --> 00:19:46,185 Guide these souls to the Sweet Hereafter 351 00:19:47,227 --> 00:19:48,270 Or thereabout 352 00:19:51,481 --> 00:19:53,483 [eerie music intensifies] 353 00:20:31,688 --> 00:20:33,357 Okay. What do we do now? 354 00:20:33,440 --> 00:20:35,025 We just hang out and wait? 355 00:20:35,108 --> 00:20:39,112 Yup. Keep watch over their bodies, make sure nothing bad happens to them. 356 00:20:40,322 --> 00:20:46,411 But in the meantime, I was hoping Nick and I could sneak off for a quick date. 357 00:20:48,038 --> 00:20:50,499 Um, there any yummy places in town? 358 00:20:50,832 --> 00:20:52,292 [knocking on door] 359 00:20:52,751 --> 00:20:54,753 [tender music playing] 360 00:20:54,836 --> 00:20:56,505 -Ronnie. -Archie. 361 00:20:57,839 --> 00:21:01,176 Oh, God. I wasn't sure I'd ever see you again. 362 00:21:01,969 --> 00:21:04,096 What are you talking about? You live down the road. 363 00:21:04,179 --> 00:21:07,015 Uh, Archie, I'm not that Veronica. 364 00:21:07,099 --> 00:21:11,520 I'm the Veronica from before you died. 365 00:21:15,023 --> 00:21:18,068 The war's still happening, Archie, back in the real world. 366 00:21:18,151 --> 00:21:20,237 Or the mortal plane, whatever you wanna call it. 367 00:21:20,320 --> 00:21:25,409 And we need you and everyone who died to come back and help us fight. 368 00:21:25,492 --> 00:21:27,744 But, Ronnie, we fought that war and we won. 369 00:21:28,620 --> 00:21:31,164 Anyway, I'm done fighting. I can't go back. 370 00:21:31,248 --> 00:21:33,709 My place is here with Betty and the kids. 371 00:21:33,792 --> 00:21:36,878 I hear all of that, but Betty, the real Betty, 372 00:21:36,962 --> 00:21:38,422 needs you back home. 373 00:21:38,505 --> 00:21:40,382 The life you're enjoying here, 374 00:21:40,924 --> 00:21:44,344 that's what we're all fighting for back in the real Riverdale. 375 00:21:44,428 --> 00:21:46,722 This is the real Riverdale. 376 00:21:46,805 --> 00:21:50,058 Everything that I've ever wanted is all right here. 377 00:21:50,142 --> 00:21:51,143 [door opens] 378 00:21:55,522 --> 00:21:58,233 Veronica, hey. I didn't realize you'd be here. 379 00:21:58,317 --> 00:22:00,736 -Do you wanna stay for dinner? -Betty, hi. 380 00:22:00,819 --> 00:22:02,029 Uh... 381 00:22:02,112 --> 00:22:03,739 No, I should get going. 382 00:22:03,822 --> 00:22:05,741 I have a lot to do back home. 383 00:22:05,824 --> 00:22:08,535 -Okay, nice to see you. -Yeah, good to see you. 384 00:22:13,457 --> 00:22:16,710 Archie, please. Just think about it at least. 385 00:22:18,295 --> 00:22:20,130 I know you'll do the right thing. 386 00:22:21,631 --> 00:22:24,384 Mom, Dad, I have to tell you guys something. 387 00:22:24,468 --> 00:22:27,429 Yeah, Anthony, of course. You can tell us anything. 388 00:22:27,512 --> 00:22:29,473 Okay, well, Timmy Twyst and I... 389 00:22:31,183 --> 00:22:32,142 we're in love. 390 00:22:32,893 --> 00:22:35,020 And we-- Well, we wanna get married. 391 00:22:35,103 --> 00:22:37,647 [tender music playing] 392 00:22:37,731 --> 00:22:38,732 Unbelievable. 393 00:22:38,815 --> 00:22:39,733 That's amazing. 394 00:22:39,816 --> 00:22:44,696 Really? I didn't know how you guys were gonna take the news. 395 00:22:44,780 --> 00:22:48,033 -That our son's getting married? -Anthony, we're thrilled. 396 00:22:48,116 --> 00:22:49,618 Don't pop the champagne quite yet. 397 00:22:49,701 --> 00:22:50,869 [record scratches] 398 00:22:51,495 --> 00:22:54,331 Sorry to interrupt, but might the grown-ups have a word? 399 00:22:55,373 --> 00:23:00,128 So let me get this straight. You're saying that Percival killed us at our wedding 400 00:23:00,212 --> 00:23:03,840 -and all of this is just some sort of-- -Your version of Serpent heaven. 401 00:23:03,924 --> 00:23:06,843 Alas, you must return to the mortal coil. 402 00:23:06,927 --> 00:23:09,262 You were untimely ripped from the bosom of life. 403 00:23:09,346 --> 00:23:12,599 Riverdale is on the precipice of an apocalypse, and what's worse 404 00:23:12,682 --> 00:23:16,853 is Baby Anthony, your actual living son, is an orphan. 405 00:23:16,937 --> 00:23:20,065 Damn it, Cheryl, you've always hated the fact that Toni chose me. 406 00:23:20,148 --> 00:23:21,108 [scoffs] 407 00:23:21,191 --> 00:23:27,030 Now you come to us with this crazy story about Anthony still being a baby? 408 00:23:27,114 --> 00:23:31,076 Cheryl, we got married and we went on our honeymoon to the Poconos. 409 00:23:31,159 --> 00:23:32,536 Nobody died at our wedding. 410 00:23:32,619 --> 00:23:36,206 I promise you, I am not here to create chaos, for a change. 411 00:23:36,289 --> 00:23:38,834 But we have a rapidly-shrinking opportunity 412 00:23:38,917 --> 00:23:40,168 to make things right. 413 00:23:41,545 --> 00:23:44,297 Toni, you are an incredible mother. 414 00:23:44,381 --> 00:23:46,842 You would never leave Baby Anthony. 415 00:23:46,925 --> 00:23:50,512 Please. Do you really think I would lie to you about this? 416 00:23:50,595 --> 00:23:52,973 You would, though. When Polly and Jason got married, 417 00:23:53,056 --> 00:23:55,183 you tried to sabotage them too. 418 00:23:57,227 --> 00:24:02,274 -Polly and Jason are married, did you say? -Yeah. Despite your best efforts. 419 00:24:03,525 --> 00:24:06,987 Consider what I'm saying, Tee-Tee, and listen to your mother's heart. 420 00:24:07,696 --> 00:24:08,864 You'll know it's real. 421 00:24:14,452 --> 00:24:16,454 ["Guardian Angel" playing on radio] 422 00:24:18,081 --> 00:24:18,957 Here you go, Sarah. 423 00:24:19,040 --> 00:24:21,293 Oh, my God. I'm so excited. 424 00:24:21,376 --> 00:24:23,628 I brought my entire collection for you to sign. 425 00:24:23,712 --> 00:24:25,297 -I hope that's okay. -Yeah, of course. 426 00:24:25,380 --> 00:24:28,258 -You're a big fan of Mad House Glads? -Oh, my God. I'm obsessed. 427 00:24:28,341 --> 00:24:30,760 I mean, reading your comics got me through everything. 428 00:24:30,844 --> 00:24:33,638 Tough days at school, my parents splitting up, getting dumped. 429 00:24:33,722 --> 00:24:36,975 -TBH, the Glads are like my best friends. -Yeah, me too. 430 00:24:37,058 --> 00:24:38,810 I'm so happy to hear that. 431 00:24:38,894 --> 00:24:41,229 -Uh, who should I make these out to? -Um, Fran. 432 00:24:41,313 --> 00:24:42,189 [Jughead] Fran? 433 00:24:42,272 --> 00:24:45,233 ♪ You have my best in mind ♪ 434 00:24:45,317 --> 00:24:50,155 ♪ You're sent specially for me The best that heaven can find... ♪ 435 00:24:50,238 --> 00:24:52,199 So you finally made it to heaven. 436 00:24:52,824 --> 00:24:53,825 I'm sorry, but... 437 00:24:54,784 --> 00:24:56,786 I know you. Don't I? 438 00:24:56,870 --> 00:24:58,371 My name is Raphael. 439 00:24:58,455 --> 00:25:01,791 Is your name Raphael? 440 00:25:01,875 --> 00:25:03,627 Indeed, it is. 441 00:25:04,961 --> 00:25:10,091 -And are you my guardian angel? -I am. 442 00:25:11,676 --> 00:25:14,888 So are you here for the signing or...? 443 00:25:15,513 --> 00:25:19,351 I'm here for Jughead, but he's having such a good time, 444 00:25:19,434 --> 00:25:23,939 I'm just gonna give him a minute to let him finish up. 445 00:25:24,981 --> 00:25:27,400 While we're waiting, why don't I bring you up to speed 446 00:25:27,484 --> 00:25:28,652 on a few things? 447 00:25:28,735 --> 00:25:30,403 ["Don't Forbid Me" playing] 448 00:25:31,905 --> 00:25:38,912 ♪ Don't forbid me to hold you tight ♪ 449 00:25:39,412 --> 00:25:42,707 ♪ A-darlin', don't-a forbid me... ♪ 450 00:25:42,791 --> 00:25:43,625 Cheryl. 451 00:25:44,209 --> 00:25:45,710 We weren't expecting you. 452 00:25:46,378 --> 00:25:48,713 But come. Sit. Have some tea. 453 00:25:49,923 --> 00:25:50,757 Polly. 454 00:25:50,840 --> 00:25:52,634 ♪ Let me hold you... ♪ 455 00:25:52,717 --> 00:25:53,885 Jason. 456 00:25:55,387 --> 00:25:57,347 How are things? 457 00:25:57,430 --> 00:26:01,851 Never better. The maple business is booming. Trees are swollen with sap. 458 00:26:02,477 --> 00:26:06,189 Oh, but, Cheryl, none of that is even the best part. 459 00:26:06,273 --> 00:26:07,399 There's more? 460 00:26:09,776 --> 00:26:12,279 We're pregnant again. Triplets this time. 461 00:26:14,614 --> 00:26:17,117 This is all so wonderful. 462 00:26:17,200 --> 00:26:19,327 It is. Isn't it? 463 00:26:22,080 --> 00:26:23,581 -I-- -[Polly] Cheryl. 464 00:26:24,916 --> 00:26:26,001 What's wrong? 465 00:26:27,585 --> 00:26:32,048 -Why are you crying, you silly goose? -I'm just so relieved to see you thriving. 466 00:26:32,132 --> 00:26:34,134 I miss you both so much. 467 00:26:34,217 --> 00:26:36,386 But there's no reason to miss us. 468 00:26:36,970 --> 00:26:40,181 You can stay right here in Thornhill for as long as you want. 469 00:26:41,349 --> 00:26:42,726 If only that were true. 470 00:26:42,809 --> 00:26:44,811 [dramatic music playing] 471 00:26:51,026 --> 00:26:53,028 [romantic fiddle music playing] 472 00:26:58,616 --> 00:27:01,911 -So what's the plan, Spellman? -Whatever do you mean? 473 00:27:01,995 --> 00:27:04,706 I mean, thanks to you, 474 00:27:05,415 --> 00:27:09,627 I have a viable body that's not squid food at the bottom of the Sea of Sorrows, 475 00:27:09,711 --> 00:27:13,715 and that makes me think that you are up to something. 476 00:27:13,798 --> 00:27:18,136 Well, this completely out-of-the-blue opportunity 477 00:27:18,219 --> 00:27:21,389 fell into my lap, so I took it. 478 00:27:21,473 --> 00:27:24,934 But now that you mention it, what if we ran away? 479 00:27:25,018 --> 00:27:30,482 Hm? Left Greendale. Left everything and everyone behind. 480 00:27:30,565 --> 00:27:33,985 The coven, your responsibilities, your family. 481 00:27:34,069 --> 00:27:38,448 Yeah. We could get one of those cottages near the Mountains of Madness. 482 00:27:39,532 --> 00:27:43,036 Sabrina, first of all, your aunties would kill me. Second of all, 483 00:27:43,119 --> 00:27:46,498 death will come for us and find us. 484 00:27:46,581 --> 00:27:50,752 And we might both get dragged away this time. For good. 485 00:27:52,337 --> 00:27:54,381 We're already on borrowed time. 486 00:27:54,464 --> 00:27:56,257 [poignant music playing] 487 00:27:56,341 --> 00:27:59,511 You know, I still haven't forgiven you or my aunties 488 00:27:59,594 --> 00:28:03,932 for tricking me into this horrible, 489 00:28:04,015 --> 00:28:08,436 -this completely untenable situation. -Hey, hey. 490 00:28:09,562 --> 00:28:10,397 Hey. 491 00:28:12,107 --> 00:28:13,608 The realms needed you. 492 00:28:13,691 --> 00:28:19,239 The coven needed you. I made my decision, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. 493 00:28:19,322 --> 00:28:20,198 Don't cry. 494 00:28:21,324 --> 00:28:22,158 Not for me. 495 00:28:22,659 --> 00:28:25,203 Anyway, what was that thing your aunt Zee used to say? 496 00:28:25,286 --> 00:28:29,290 "Witches don't cry." 497 00:28:36,881 --> 00:28:40,051 -Your favorite, Dad. Surf and turf. -You did it, Reg. 498 00:28:40,135 --> 00:28:40,969 You made it. 499 00:28:45,390 --> 00:28:47,142 This is how it's gonna be from now on. 500 00:28:47,225 --> 00:28:49,811 You're gonna get everything you've ever wanted and then some. 501 00:28:49,894 --> 00:28:52,689 Yeah, let's not talk that way, Reg. We both know the truth. 502 00:28:52,772 --> 00:28:55,859 I'm sick. I don't have that much time left. 503 00:28:55,942 --> 00:28:59,154 No. Dad. I've got something in the works. 504 00:28:59,237 --> 00:29:01,614 A way for you to jump the line and get a new heart. 505 00:29:03,450 --> 00:29:05,201 Okay, Reggie, first of all, 506 00:29:05,285 --> 00:29:08,830 I would love nothing more than to spend more time with you. 507 00:29:08,913 --> 00:29:11,458 But I've been facing down the grim reaper for a while now, 508 00:29:11,541 --> 00:29:13,126 and it's made me examine my life. 509 00:29:13,209 --> 00:29:16,379 I wasn't a good father to you or husband to your mother. 510 00:29:16,463 --> 00:29:19,549 And now that I'm at the end of the line, I wanna make sure... 511 00:29:20,300 --> 00:29:23,303 that I go out with dignity if I can. 512 00:29:23,386 --> 00:29:25,722 Dad. You don't know what you're saying. 513 00:29:25,805 --> 00:29:30,143 I do. I know what's coming and I'm ready to die. With honor. 514 00:29:30,226 --> 00:29:32,228 [ominous music playing] 515 00:29:34,189 --> 00:29:36,816 -Are you sure you wanna do this? -No. 516 00:29:38,485 --> 00:29:39,319 But it's time. 517 00:29:40,236 --> 00:29:41,571 Psychopomps are gathering. 518 00:29:41,654 --> 00:29:43,490 [singing and chirping] 519 00:29:44,908 --> 00:29:46,451 Them again. 520 00:29:46,534 --> 00:29:48,536 [tender music playing] 521 00:29:50,747 --> 00:29:52,457 I love you, Sabrina Spellman. 522 00:29:52,540 --> 00:29:54,083 In death and beyond. 523 00:29:54,167 --> 00:29:56,044 I love you, Nick Scratch. 524 00:29:57,754 --> 00:29:58,922 Forever and always. 525 00:30:36,125 --> 00:30:38,127 What the hell am I supposed to do? 526 00:30:39,796 --> 00:30:41,464 [man] Pull it together, Mantle. 527 00:30:41,548 --> 00:30:43,049 [ominous music playing] 528 00:30:43,132 --> 00:30:43,967 Who's there? 529 00:30:44,842 --> 00:30:45,677 Who is that? 530 00:30:45,760 --> 00:30:47,762 [voice] Don't you recognize your own voice? 531 00:30:51,140 --> 00:30:52,809 Oh, please. God, no. 532 00:30:54,978 --> 00:30:57,480 -Are you a ghost? -No. Your conscience. 533 00:30:57,981 --> 00:31:01,484 You can't kill Keller. But you already know that, don't you? 534 00:31:02,902 --> 00:31:05,238 You don't understand, bro. 535 00:31:05,947 --> 00:31:07,282 Percival's testing me. 536 00:31:07,782 --> 00:31:11,327 -It's either Keller or my dad. -Get your head out of your ass and use it. 537 00:31:11,828 --> 00:31:15,164 What did you do in high school when you didn't know the answer on a test? 538 00:31:15,248 --> 00:31:17,750 -What do you mean? -Don't take the test. 539 00:31:18,251 --> 00:31:21,713 Get your dad, get your pal, and blow out of town. 540 00:31:21,796 --> 00:31:26,467 Percival thinks he knows what you want: Money, power, respect. 541 00:31:26,551 --> 00:31:30,597 But what you really want is to be the hero and alive. 542 00:31:30,680 --> 00:31:32,140 But you gotta move fast. 543 00:31:32,223 --> 00:31:34,267 [dramatic music playing] 544 00:31:34,892 --> 00:31:37,395 What's up, witches? How'd it go in the Sweet Hereafter? 545 00:31:37,478 --> 00:31:38,730 Not well. 546 00:31:40,106 --> 00:31:41,858 The dead don't want to come back. 547 00:31:41,941 --> 00:31:44,944 Some of them were downright hostile, in fact. 548 00:31:45,987 --> 00:31:47,780 How'd it go with Jughead, Tabitha? 549 00:31:47,864 --> 00:31:49,866 Did you pull at his heartstrings? 550 00:31:49,949 --> 00:31:51,909 I couldn't bring myself to do it. 551 00:31:51,993 --> 00:31:54,495 We need them back here with us, where they belong. 552 00:31:54,579 --> 00:31:56,789 Clearly, they're not in their right minds. 553 00:31:56,873 --> 00:32:00,084 Yeah. Bee's right. The time for gentle coaxing is over. 554 00:32:00,168 --> 00:32:02,420 You need to pull them back ASAP, before it's too late. 555 00:32:02,503 --> 00:32:05,465 I hear you, and don't worry, I have a Plan B. 556 00:32:05,548 --> 00:32:08,301 Or would this--? Would this be Plan C? 557 00:32:08,718 --> 00:32:13,848 But this time, it won't be me bringing your loved ones back, it'll be Cheryl. 558 00:32:14,390 --> 00:32:15,224 Me? 559 00:32:16,225 --> 00:32:18,019 -Why for? -Because the same way 560 00:32:18,102 --> 00:32:21,856 I sense something special about Betty, I sense something special in you. 561 00:32:21,939 --> 00:32:24,025 An extraordinary ability. 562 00:32:24,108 --> 00:32:26,319 -Yeah, my pyrokinesis-- -No. No, no. 563 00:32:27,070 --> 00:32:30,990 Pyrokinesis is only the first manifestation of a much more potent gift. 564 00:32:31,824 --> 00:32:35,662 You, Cheryl Blossom, possess the Power of the Phoenix. 565 00:32:35,745 --> 00:32:37,747 [dramatic music playing] 566 00:32:40,708 --> 00:32:43,336 What the hell is the Power of the Phoenix? 567 00:32:43,419 --> 00:32:46,172 The phoenix is a bird from various mythologies. 568 00:32:46,255 --> 00:32:49,592 The phoenix dies in flames, but it's also reborn in them. 569 00:32:49,676 --> 00:32:51,427 The phoenix rises from the ashes. 570 00:32:51,511 --> 00:32:53,805 Individuals with the Phoenix Power are rare, 571 00:32:54,764 --> 00:32:56,557 but they have the gift of resurrection. 572 00:32:57,225 --> 00:32:59,060 Bringing the dead back to life. 573 00:32:59,686 --> 00:33:01,187 This is cuckoo-bananas. 574 00:33:02,021 --> 00:33:03,940 But I'm also kind of feeling it. 575 00:33:04,941 --> 00:33:06,859 -So what do I do? -To be clear, 576 00:33:06,943 --> 00:33:09,987 you'd be ripping your friends from the Sweet Hereafter. 577 00:33:10,071 --> 00:33:11,739 You all have to be okay with that. 578 00:33:11,823 --> 00:33:13,908 -Are you? -What are the risks again? 579 00:33:13,992 --> 00:33:18,162 Souls might return incomplete or infected with some kind of malignancy. 580 00:33:18,246 --> 00:33:21,124 Those returned might resent you for the rest of their natural lives. 581 00:33:21,207 --> 00:33:22,875 [Tabitha] We're still at war. 582 00:33:22,959 --> 00:33:25,378 The worst is yet to come. What choice do we really have? 583 00:33:25,461 --> 00:33:27,463 I'll give Cheryl the necromantic incantation 584 00:33:27,547 --> 00:33:29,006 to tap into her Phoenix ability, 585 00:33:29,090 --> 00:33:31,843 the rest of you will have to gather the bodies in one place, 586 00:33:31,926 --> 00:33:33,761 where then Cheryl, and Cheryl alone, 587 00:33:33,845 --> 00:33:36,848 will make things hot enough for them to combust. 588 00:33:36,931 --> 00:33:40,810 -Wait. Cheryl is going to burn the bodies? -Yes. 589 00:33:40,893 --> 00:33:43,855 Then, hopefully, your friends rise from the ashes. 590 00:33:44,564 --> 00:33:45,398 Reborn. 591 00:33:47,316 --> 00:33:48,192 [Cheryl] Okay. 592 00:33:48,818 --> 00:33:50,111 Well... 593 00:33:51,696 --> 00:33:53,489 I'll do it in the mines, then. 594 00:33:53,573 --> 00:33:55,616 [Reggie] Stay close and be quiet. 595 00:33:55,700 --> 00:33:57,368 [suspenseful music playing] 596 00:33:58,745 --> 00:33:59,829 Stop right there. 597 00:33:59,912 --> 00:34:01,289 -[shotgun cocks] -Run! 598 00:34:04,500 --> 00:34:05,918 You're trespassing, fellas. 599 00:34:06,002 --> 00:34:08,671 Oh, Reggie, Reggie, Reggie. 600 00:34:09,422 --> 00:34:12,508 Now, I can't say that I'm surprised, but I am disappointed. 601 00:34:12,592 --> 00:34:14,594 [dramatic music playing] 602 00:34:15,553 --> 00:34:17,555 [tense music playing] 603 00:34:28,357 --> 00:34:30,443 All right, Cheryl Marjorie Blossom. 604 00:34:31,694 --> 00:34:33,071 It's all up to you now. 605 00:34:41,204 --> 00:34:45,249 Power of fire from within Put blaze upon their cold, damp skin 606 00:34:45,875 --> 00:34:49,629 Cleanse each body, renew each soul Till nothing's left but ash and coal 607 00:34:49,712 --> 00:34:53,132 I call upon the Phoenix Power To help us at this mortal hour 608 00:34:53,216 --> 00:34:56,552 Accept the vessel upon this hearth Complete the cycle of rebirth 609 00:34:56,636 --> 00:34:58,137 [Betty] Does this mean you're leaving? 610 00:34:59,388 --> 00:35:01,516 Because of what Veronica said? 611 00:35:01,599 --> 00:35:05,144 If there's even a chance that what Ronnie said is true, I can't sit out a war. 612 00:35:05,228 --> 00:35:06,062 I know. 613 00:35:07,480 --> 00:35:08,314 I know, Arch. 614 00:35:08,397 --> 00:35:09,690 Just come home to me. 615 00:35:11,442 --> 00:35:12,318 I will. 616 00:35:13,361 --> 00:35:15,363 [tense music playing] 617 00:35:15,446 --> 00:35:16,989 Is it getting hot in here? 618 00:35:18,574 --> 00:35:20,243 Oh, my God, Archie. You're burning. 619 00:35:21,536 --> 00:35:22,829 What's happening to you? 620 00:35:24,831 --> 00:35:26,207 What's going on with the heat? 621 00:35:26,999 --> 00:35:28,835 Did you turn it up? I'm frying. 622 00:35:30,002 --> 00:35:32,672 Babe. What's wrong? 623 00:35:33,923 --> 00:35:36,592 There are no photos after our wedding, Fangs. 624 00:35:36,676 --> 00:35:38,261 Just blank pages. 625 00:35:41,180 --> 00:35:42,348 I think Cheryl was right. 626 00:35:42,431 --> 00:35:44,642 I don't think we're meant to be here. 627 00:35:51,774 --> 00:35:54,277 Hey, Pop, could you crank the AC? I'm melting in here. 628 00:35:54,360 --> 00:35:58,072 Power of fire from within Put blaze upon their cold, damp skin 629 00:35:58,156 --> 00:36:01,659 Cleanse each body, renew each soul Till nothing's left but ash and coal 630 00:36:01,742 --> 00:36:04,912 I call upon the Phoenix Power To help us at this mortal hour 631 00:36:04,996 --> 00:36:08,916 Accept the vessel upon this hearth Complete the cycle of rebirth 632 00:36:09,000 --> 00:36:10,710 [dramatic music playing] 633 00:36:13,296 --> 00:36:15,047 [phoenix screeches] 634 00:36:29,645 --> 00:36:31,939 Well, I'm so happy everything worked out. 635 00:36:32,023 --> 00:36:33,357 At least for the moment. 636 00:36:33,441 --> 00:36:35,610 I just wish I could have seen you in action. 637 00:36:35,693 --> 00:36:39,530 -Well, I was quite amazing. -I just hope you don't get in trouble. 638 00:36:39,614 --> 00:36:42,366 I-- I don't know what you mean. 639 00:36:43,534 --> 00:36:46,203 Just be careful. 640 00:36:47,330 --> 00:36:48,915 Death doesn't like to be cheated. 641 00:36:50,124 --> 00:36:52,126 [ominous music playing] 642 00:36:56,672 --> 00:36:58,466 [Tabitha] I'm so sorry, Jughead. 643 00:37:00,509 --> 00:37:02,553 But we needed to bring you back. 644 00:37:05,473 --> 00:37:06,307 And I-- 645 00:37:06,933 --> 00:37:08,684 I wanted you back. 646 00:37:08,768 --> 00:37:10,228 Wait-- Say that again? 647 00:37:11,520 --> 00:37:16,317 If we have any hope of stopping Percival, we needed to bring everyone back. 648 00:37:16,400 --> 00:37:18,194 -You included. -I can hear you. 649 00:37:18,819 --> 00:37:20,529 -What? -I can hear your voice. 650 00:37:20,613 --> 00:37:22,406 What do you mean? You're not deaf anymore? 651 00:37:22,490 --> 00:37:23,783 Apparently not. 652 00:37:24,659 --> 00:37:26,202 -What about reading my--? -Yes. 653 00:37:26,702 --> 00:37:29,580 I can still hear your thoughts. Loud and clear. 654 00:37:31,499 --> 00:37:33,417 Well, that cushions the blow. 655 00:37:33,501 --> 00:37:39,131 Maybe-- Maybe Cheryl's Phoenix power rebooted you, reset your systems somehow. 656 00:37:39,215 --> 00:37:41,342 Gave you the ability to hear again. 657 00:37:41,425 --> 00:37:43,427 [pensive music playing] 658 00:37:45,930 --> 00:37:46,889 Oh, my God. 659 00:37:46,973 --> 00:37:47,848 What? 660 00:37:47,932 --> 00:37:49,058 I just remembered. 661 00:37:50,142 --> 00:37:52,353 In the bunker, right before I died... 662 00:37:54,105 --> 00:37:55,648 there was another Jughead. 663 00:37:58,234 --> 00:38:00,027 [Heather] Now that it's just us, 664 00:38:00,111 --> 00:38:02,989 how was the Sweet Hereafter, Cheryl? 665 00:38:04,323 --> 00:38:08,369 It was painful at first. 666 00:38:09,203 --> 00:38:12,915 Seeing my own family happy without me. 667 00:38:15,209 --> 00:38:16,669 And I couldn't help but think... 668 00:38:17,753 --> 00:38:20,381 what if they were given a second chance too? 669 00:38:21,549 --> 00:38:23,426 But they've been gone so long. 670 00:38:24,885 --> 00:38:25,720 I know. 671 00:38:27,263 --> 00:38:29,098 I still needed to try, though. 672 00:38:29,807 --> 00:38:31,225 What do you mean "try"? 673 00:38:32,059 --> 00:38:33,269 Sorry we're late, Cheryl. 674 00:38:33,853 --> 00:38:38,107 Oh, on the contrary, dearest sister, you are right on time. 675 00:38:39,275 --> 00:38:40,776 Welcome home, Blossoms. 676 00:38:40,860 --> 00:38:42,862 [lilting dramatic music playing] 677 00:38:47,825 --> 00:38:51,787 Veronica said you and I were happily together in the afterlife. 678 00:38:53,330 --> 00:38:54,165 We were. 679 00:38:55,666 --> 00:38:56,625 We had two kids. 680 00:38:58,044 --> 00:39:00,171 -Li'l Fred and Li'l Polly. -[chuckles] Oh! 681 00:39:00,254 --> 00:39:01,505 -Seriously? -Yeah. 682 00:39:01,589 --> 00:39:04,091 We couldn't come up with more creative names than that? 683 00:39:05,343 --> 00:39:06,177 I guess not. 684 00:39:07,553 --> 00:39:12,641 But being married to you, having a family with you, it was literally like my heaven. 685 00:39:12,725 --> 00:39:19,023 ♪ Tippy-toes, tippy-toes I'm on my tippy-toes, tippy-toes ♪ 686 00:39:19,857 --> 00:39:23,611 ♪ I'm walking on eggshells I'm careful with myself ♪ 687 00:39:23,694 --> 00:39:25,780 ♪ Trying not to break... ♪ 688 00:39:25,863 --> 00:39:27,740 I just thought I would check in on you. 689 00:39:28,324 --> 00:39:29,325 Ah. 690 00:39:29,408 --> 00:39:33,204 You mean, because everyone else is happily reunited and... 691 00:39:33,871 --> 00:39:37,041 I'm alone dealing with the fact that Betty and Archie are endgame. 692 00:39:37,124 --> 00:39:37,958 About that. 693 00:39:38,042 --> 00:39:43,130 Yes, in a lot of the future scenarios I saw, Betty and Archie are endgame. 694 00:39:44,173 --> 00:39:46,550 Right. I'm sure I'll be planning their wedding. 695 00:39:46,634 --> 00:39:47,760 But... 696 00:39:47,843 --> 00:39:50,137 And I really shouldn't be saying this. 697 00:39:50,221 --> 00:39:55,643 ...in an almost equal number of scenarios, you and Archie are endgame. 698 00:39:58,104 --> 00:39:58,938 Meaning? 699 00:39:59,021 --> 00:40:00,439 Your romantic future... 700 00:40:01,524 --> 00:40:03,192 is up for grabs. 701 00:40:03,275 --> 00:40:07,696 ♪ Burn down the lights... ♪ 702 00:40:07,780 --> 00:40:09,406 Congratulations, gentlemen. 703 00:40:09,490 --> 00:40:12,868 Now, instead of having a single execution, we'll have three. 704 00:40:12,952 --> 00:40:14,453 And I'll do the honors myself. 705 00:40:15,371 --> 00:40:16,205 Night-night. 706 00:40:16,288 --> 00:40:21,127 ♪ Fight to the death ♪ 707 00:40:21,210 --> 00:40:27,842 ♪ Till the morning brings the light And we'll soon realize... ♪ 708 00:40:27,925 --> 00:40:28,926 We're so screwed. 709 00:40:30,177 --> 00:40:31,011 Maybe not. 710 00:40:31,929 --> 00:40:36,642 Before coming to bust you out, I grabbed a little insurance policy from the shop. 711 00:40:41,981 --> 00:40:45,860 This is one of Percival's magic weapons. 712 00:40:46,861 --> 00:40:48,863 I mean, it won't break us out of here, but... 713 00:40:48,946 --> 00:40:51,323 it'll be perfect for sticking in someone's neck. 714 00:40:52,116 --> 00:40:53,701 Hopefully Percival's. 715 00:40:57,621 --> 00:40:59,790 I'm glad you both made it back. 716 00:41:01,000 --> 00:41:02,418 And I hope you are too. 717 00:41:02,501 --> 00:41:04,295 We are, Tabitha. 718 00:41:05,379 --> 00:41:06,213 Definitely. 719 00:41:07,131 --> 00:41:08,799 But we still don't know how or... 720 00:41:09,467 --> 00:41:13,095 why Baby Anthony survived the plague of the firstborn. 721 00:41:13,179 --> 00:41:14,180 Well, I... 722 00:41:15,139 --> 00:41:16,515 learned a few things... 723 00:41:17,391 --> 00:41:20,478 during my visit to the Sweet Hereafter. 724 00:41:21,187 --> 00:41:22,688 The first is... 725 00:41:24,023 --> 00:41:26,275 Baby Anthony can't die. 726 00:41:27,860 --> 00:41:31,405 Because he's immortal. 727 00:41:32,823 --> 00:41:35,659 -[scoffs] -What? How do you know that? 728 00:41:35,743 --> 00:41:39,830 Because an angel told me. 729 00:41:39,914 --> 00:41:42,583 He also said that I'm... 730 00:41:43,918 --> 00:41:46,879 Riverdale's guardian angel. 731 00:41:46,962 --> 00:41:48,964 [dramatic music playing] 732 00:41:55,971 --> 00:41:57,973 [theme music playing] g]