1 00:00:01,209 --> 00:00:07,090 There's an old adage, "You can't go home again," 2 00:00:07,132 --> 00:00:10,552 which was certainly ringing true for us. 3 00:00:10,593 --> 00:00:15,098 Archie had been in a war, Betty was an FBI agent, 4 00:00:15,140 --> 00:00:21,646 Veronica was married, Toni was Queen of the Serpents and I was a published writer. 5 00:00:21,688 --> 00:00:26,484 So why were we only talking about how the town of Riverdale had fallen 6 00:00:26,526 --> 00:00:30,196 and Archie's pipe dream to somehow save it? 7 00:00:30,238 --> 00:00:33,658 Probably because it was easier than the conversations that awaited us. 8 00:00:35,326 --> 00:00:36,703 [Jughead] Why didn't you reach out? 9 00:00:40,040 --> 00:00:44,169 [Betty] I didn't think you wanted me to after you left me that voicemail. 10 00:00:46,296 --> 00:00:49,090 On the night of your book launch? 11 00:00:49,132 --> 00:00:52,969 After that, I just assumed you didn't want to hear from me. 12 00:00:55,722 --> 00:00:57,682 That wasn't my intention. 13 00:00:57,724 --> 00:01:01,728 I'm sorry if it came off that way. It was nice to see you, 14 00:01:01,770 --> 00:01:07,442 even if it's strange to be back here, just deeply uncanny. 15 00:01:07,484 --> 00:01:11,613 Same old Archie, though. Trying to save everyone. 16 00:01:11,654 --> 00:01:14,157 Good luck with that, dude. 17 00:01:14,199 --> 00:01:18,453 -I mean I have a book to write. -Yeah, after Pop's retirement party, 18 00:01:18,495 --> 00:01:21,206 I have to get back to Quantico. 19 00:01:21,247 --> 00:01:26,544 It's good to see you, too, Jug, even though it is a bit weird. 20 00:01:32,634 --> 00:01:34,219 That's some rock on your finger, Ronnie. 21 00:01:35,720 --> 00:01:38,598 -He must be a great guy. -Chad? 22 00:01:38,640 --> 00:01:42,227 Yeah, he is, underneath the bluster and bravado. 23 00:01:45,021 --> 00:01:46,856 What about you, Bugle Boy? 24 00:01:46,898 --> 00:01:48,691 I'm sure you've had a swarm of lovers. 25 00:01:49,609 --> 00:01:52,362 I don't know about that. 26 00:01:52,403 --> 00:01:57,700 The last real relationship I was in... was, well, it was with you. 27 00:02:01,538 --> 00:02:05,416 Devil-may-care fling never hurt anybody, Archie. 28 00:02:05,458 --> 00:02:09,838 Besides, you should be having fun at this point in your life. Because once you're married... 29 00:02:11,422 --> 00:02:15,093 Well, that's why this is just a quick jaunt for me. 30 00:02:15,135 --> 00:02:17,762 I have to go back to my life, my husband. 31 00:02:19,139 --> 00:02:20,098 Yeah, for sure. 32 00:02:25,728 --> 00:02:27,730 -Mom? -Shh. 33 00:02:27,772 --> 00:02:30,275 I brought you a vanilla milkshake, extra thick. 34 00:02:30,316 --> 00:02:33,153 Oh, thanks, sweetheart. Will you put in the fridge? 35 00:02:33,194 --> 00:02:35,488 Keep your voice down. The twins are finally asleep. 36 00:02:35,530 --> 00:02:36,865 Sure. 37 00:02:36,906 --> 00:02:39,200 -Is Polly home yet? -Nope. Not yet. 38 00:02:40,827 --> 00:02:42,954 It's pretty late. Where is she? 39 00:02:42,996 --> 00:02:45,665 Oh, you know, out and about at work. You know your sister. 40 00:02:59,137 --> 00:03:00,180 [exhales] 41 00:03:15,570 --> 00:03:16,613 [phone dings] 42 00:03:19,616 --> 00:03:22,160 Jones, it's Samm. Where the hell are you? 43 00:03:22,202 --> 00:03:25,580 -And where are your pages? Scribners-- Forsythe Jones, 44 00:03:25,622 --> 00:03:29,417 you currently owe $9,876 to Premiere Credit. 45 00:03:29,459 --> 00:03:32,503 If you do not pay the outstanding balance within 24 hours-- 46 00:03:38,676 --> 00:03:41,471 [Kevin] So, how did the Bughead reunion go? 47 00:03:43,097 --> 00:03:44,724 As well as it could have, 48 00:03:44,766 --> 00:03:47,227 considering not all of us could be happily shacked up 49 00:03:47,268 --> 00:03:49,145 with our high school sweethearts, Kev. 50 00:03:49,187 --> 00:03:51,940 Uh, FBI agent, high school drama teacher. 51 00:03:51,981 --> 00:03:53,483 I'm technically not an agent yet. 52 00:03:57,862 --> 00:04:00,949 -Oh, my God. What? What is it? 53 00:04:00,990 --> 00:04:05,536 Charles. He kept files of everyone in my family, including me and... 54 00:04:05,578 --> 00:04:08,498 tapes of our phone conversations, I think. 55 00:04:12,585 --> 00:04:14,504 Edgar, is it really you? 56 00:04:14,545 --> 00:04:16,673 No, bitch, it's your sister. 57 00:04:16,714 --> 00:04:19,509 What? -And you're as good as dead to me now too. 58 00:04:19,550 --> 00:04:21,552 What the-- 59 00:04:21,594 --> 00:04:26,432 -Is that-- -Me, calling Polly on Halloween years ago. 60 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:32,563 Let's just get right to it, Daddy. 61 00:04:32,605 --> 00:04:34,482 I want back in on the family businesses. 62 00:04:34,524 --> 00:04:36,609 I'm confused. Don't you live in New York? 63 00:04:36,651 --> 00:04:40,655 As it so happens, Chadwick and I are looking for a weekend home, 64 00:04:40,697 --> 00:04:42,031 possibly here in Riverdale. 65 00:04:42,991 --> 00:04:45,076 I see. 66 00:04:45,118 --> 00:04:48,496 Well, unfortunately for you, Hermosa moved the rum business to Miami. 67 00:04:48,538 --> 00:04:52,875 to Toni Topaz years ago. 68 00:04:52,917 --> 00:04:54,210 Without telling me? 69 00:04:54,252 --> 00:04:56,045 It must have slipped my mind. 70 00:04:56,087 --> 00:04:59,299 Like how you forgot to tell me that you were marrying Chad. 71 00:04:59,340 --> 00:05:02,302 By the way, if you're truly interested in a weekend home, 72 00:05:02,343 --> 00:05:04,554 might I suggest a property in SoDale? 73 00:05:04,595 --> 00:05:07,223 Oh, you mean Stepford for bougie mobsters? 74 00:05:07,265 --> 00:05:08,975 No, thanks. I'm good. 75 00:05:13,771 --> 00:05:15,523 So you want me to give you a job? 76 00:05:15,565 --> 00:05:17,400 I just need some quick cash. 77 00:05:17,442 --> 00:05:20,486 Kinda hoping you could hook me up with something short-term. 78 00:05:20,528 --> 00:05:23,531 You're lucky I'm even willing to serve you, Jones. 79 00:05:23,573 --> 00:05:25,825 -What? Why? What the hell is he doing here? 80 00:05:25,867 --> 00:05:27,785 No way, Toni. No way. 81 00:05:27,827 --> 00:05:31,122 Gathering some research for your next book there, Jones? 82 00:05:33,333 --> 00:05:36,794 Hang on. Are you guys actually upset about my novel? 83 00:05:36,836 --> 00:05:38,504 You made the Serpents look like fools in it. 84 00:05:38,546 --> 00:05:41,716 You mean the Vipers? The Vipers were the good guys. 85 00:05:41,758 --> 00:05:43,343 I didn't use your actual names. 86 00:05:43,384 --> 00:05:45,720 You think people around here couldn't figure out 87 00:05:45,762 --> 00:05:49,140 who, what was that one character's name, "Toothy" was? 88 00:05:49,182 --> 00:05:50,725 Yeah, or Pop Eye? 89 00:05:50,767 --> 00:05:53,311 You mocked our Serpent traditions and codes, 90 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:55,605 and now you're asking for our help? 91 00:05:55,646 --> 00:05:58,733 Toni, guys. 92 00:05:58,775 --> 00:06:01,569 Okay, I'll help. I'll give you some advice. 93 00:06:01,611 --> 00:06:03,654 Watch your back, Jones. 94 00:06:03,696 --> 00:06:05,448 You've made a lot of enemies in this town. 95 00:06:12,288 --> 00:06:14,624 Principal Weatherbee, 96 00:06:14,665 --> 00:06:17,418 as I wrote in my email, I'm here to relaunch Riverdale High's RROTC program. 97 00:06:17,460 --> 00:06:20,713 Archie, I meant to reply, but it's been chaotic, to say the least. 98 00:06:20,755 --> 00:06:22,423 What's up? 99 00:06:22,465 --> 00:06:24,175 It's looking like Riverdale High might not be 100 00:06:24,217 --> 00:06:26,511 opening up its doors next Monday. 101 00:06:26,552 --> 00:06:29,639 Like everything else in this town, our budget's been cut almost to nothing. 102 00:06:29,680 --> 00:06:30,890 -Thanks to-- -Hiram Lodge. 103 00:06:32,308 --> 00:06:34,477 Is there anything I can do, sir? 104 00:06:34,519 --> 00:06:37,355 Alice, you're on the PTA. Any word on which way the school board's leaning? 105 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:41,359 The board has some serious doubts. I mean we're a skeleton crew here. 106 00:06:41,401 --> 00:06:45,154 Kevin, you're teaching what, five classes? 107 00:06:45,196 --> 00:06:50,701 Drama, Debate, Biology, Gym and Sex Ed. 108 00:06:50,743 --> 00:06:52,245 So are we dead in the water? 109 00:06:52,286 --> 00:06:54,414 Not yet. There are some members of the board 110 00:06:54,455 --> 00:06:56,374 that would like to see the school stay open 111 00:06:56,416 --> 00:06:59,710 if we can prove that we have the personnel and resources 112 00:06:59,752 --> 00:07:02,130 that are required, which is questionable. 113 00:07:02,171 --> 00:07:04,757 Well, the board will hear arguments before the vote, right? 114 00:07:04,799 --> 00:07:06,843 So we should all be there. 115 00:07:06,884 --> 00:07:10,138 I'll speak, and in the meantime, let's target the board members 116 00:07:10,179 --> 00:07:12,140 who are still waffling and work on them. 117 00:07:12,181 --> 00:07:15,101 If we lose this vote, we lose this school. 118 00:07:15,143 --> 00:07:16,978 And that's another nail in Riverdale's coffin. 119 00:07:46,883 --> 00:07:49,218 It's Tabitha, right? Tabitha Tate? 120 00:07:50,470 --> 00:07:53,598 It is. And you're Jughead Jones. 121 00:07:53,639 --> 00:07:57,185 Yeah, I am. Hey, I noticed that you're looking for a new waiter. 122 00:07:57,226 --> 00:07:59,353 I'm definitely interested. 123 00:07:59,395 --> 00:08:03,065 Thanks. But this definitely isn't the right job for you. 124 00:08:03,107 --> 00:08:04,859 You don't even know me. 125 00:08:04,901 --> 00:08:06,486 Also, you can't just sit here all day using my internet. 126 00:08:06,527 --> 00:08:08,988 You have to actually order food, not just coffee. 127 00:08:09,030 --> 00:08:11,824 And then you have to pay for said food. 128 00:08:11,866 --> 00:08:14,952 My grandfather did things his way, and I do them mine. 129 00:08:14,994 --> 00:08:18,706 And the first rule of my diner is no running tabs. 130 00:08:27,548 --> 00:08:28,633 [bottles clinking] 131 00:08:32,136 --> 00:08:33,095 Toni Topaz. 132 00:08:34,305 --> 00:08:35,556 [Sweet Pea] You lost, old man? 133 00:08:35,598 --> 00:08:39,101 It's okay, guys. I got this. 134 00:08:39,143 --> 00:08:42,146 Look, you can save your breath. If you're here to bribe me 135 00:08:42,188 --> 00:08:45,608 or threaten me into giving up the fight to save Riverdale High... 136 00:08:47,193 --> 00:08:49,820 -How many students do you have? -A hundred or so. 137 00:08:49,862 --> 00:08:54,158 What if I offer them all a scholarship to Stonewall? They'd be getting a world-class 138 00:08:54,200 --> 00:08:56,577 education at zero cost. 139 00:08:56,619 --> 00:08:59,330 Except for the fact that you're on the board at Stonewall Prep, 140 00:08:59,372 --> 00:09:02,250 which means on some level, the school must reflect your morals, 141 00:09:02,291 --> 00:09:04,877 which I'm not okay with. 142 00:09:04,919 --> 00:09:10,132 What if I told you that there was an open counselor position with a corner office 143 00:09:10,174 --> 00:09:12,134 and a big, fat paycheck? 144 00:09:12,176 --> 00:09:13,928 Thanks, but no thanks. 145 00:09:13,970 --> 00:09:16,055 So we're playing hardball, huh? 146 00:09:16,097 --> 00:09:17,056 I guess so. 147 00:09:27,942 --> 00:09:30,361 You know, it used to be Kevin and I would sneak peeks 148 00:09:30,403 --> 00:09:33,864 through that window, hoping you were shirtless. 149 00:09:33,906 --> 00:09:37,743 -And now you're spying on? -Ghoulies. 150 00:09:37,785 --> 00:09:40,246 They've turned the house into a drug den. 151 00:09:40,288 --> 00:09:43,499 Well, that tracks with everything my mom says about this block. 152 00:09:45,001 --> 00:09:46,127 I'm sorry, Arch. 153 00:09:47,420 --> 00:09:49,088 It's only temporary. 154 00:09:49,130 --> 00:09:51,632 Like Hiram Lodge trying to close down Riverdale High. 155 00:09:51,674 --> 00:09:56,178 I'm taking this town back, Betty, building by building, if I have to. 156 00:09:56,220 --> 00:09:57,430 Well, I can help. 157 00:09:59,056 --> 00:10:01,767 I mean, I trained with the FBI. 158 00:10:01,809 --> 00:10:07,273 I may just take you up on that, but first, I need a little more information. 159 00:10:09,567 --> 00:10:10,943 Where's the rest of your team, Sheriff Keller? 160 00:10:10,985 --> 00:10:12,278 You're looking at him. 161 00:10:12,320 --> 00:10:14,822 Mayor Lodge cut my budget to the bone. 162 00:10:14,864 --> 00:10:17,450 I got no support staff and no deputies. 163 00:10:17,491 --> 00:10:20,369 And I'm covering the whole damn county by myself. 164 00:10:20,411 --> 00:10:24,332 Unless, of course, you count Hiram's private security force. 165 00:10:24,373 --> 00:10:26,125 They're connected to SoDale? 166 00:10:26,167 --> 00:10:27,793 No, they work out of SoDale, but they're corrupt as hell. 167 00:10:27,835 --> 00:10:30,087 You should who's running the force. 168 00:10:30,129 --> 00:10:31,088 It's Reggie Mantle. 169 00:10:33,049 --> 00:10:36,010 Well, maybe Reggie can help me with my Ghoulie problem. 170 00:10:36,052 --> 00:10:38,429 You call him, he'll tip 'em off. 171 00:10:38,471 --> 00:10:40,640 I mean, he's probably getting some kind of a kickback from them. 172 00:10:40,681 --> 00:10:42,725 You're not gonna get any help from Reggie. 173 00:10:42,767 --> 00:10:46,937 Well, not knowingly, anyway. You may not have any deputies left, 174 00:10:46,979 --> 00:10:49,065 but you still have their old gear, right? 175 00:10:49,106 --> 00:10:52,902 Kevlar vests? Batons? Now you might want to dust them off, Tom. 176 00:10:52,943 --> 00:10:57,865 I'm gonna do some recon first, but after that, we're going in. 177 00:10:57,907 --> 00:10:58,783 [snorts] 178 00:11:01,744 --> 00:11:05,414 I've been thinking a lot about your offer, Trudy. Is that job still on the table? 179 00:11:05,456 --> 00:11:07,375 Hell yes, it is. The Morris William Agency 180 00:11:07,416 --> 00:11:09,835 would love to have you as a sports agent. 181 00:11:09,877 --> 00:11:12,046 But what about the whole LA of it all? 182 00:11:12,088 --> 00:11:15,341 Well, I've been wanting to give the West Coast a try for a while now. 183 00:11:15,383 --> 00:11:17,843 Let me make some arrangements and I'll get back to you. 184 00:11:17,885 --> 00:11:20,262 -Okay? Okay. 185 00:11:20,304 --> 00:11:21,597 First class, of course. 186 00:11:21,639 --> 00:11:24,225 Yes, of course, Miss Lodge. 187 00:11:24,266 --> 00:11:29,146 But I'm having a little trouble with the credit card on file. 188 00:11:29,188 --> 00:11:31,273 Really? 189 00:11:31,315 --> 00:11:33,776 That doesn't make sense. Let me get back to you. 190 00:11:35,319 --> 00:11:36,696 It's so weird, Chad. 191 00:11:36,737 --> 00:11:39,281 I was doing some online shopping, and 192 00:11:39,323 --> 00:11:41,909 our American Excess card was declined. 193 00:11:41,951 --> 00:11:44,245 In fact, all of our credit cards were declined. 194 00:11:44,286 --> 00:11:46,580 Yeah, the same thing happened to me. 195 00:11:46,622 --> 00:11:48,999 But don't worry. I'll have it sorted by the time you get back to New York. 196 00:11:49,041 --> 00:11:51,669 Which is when, exactly? 197 00:11:51,711 --> 00:11:55,631 The retirement party's in two days, so probably the day after that. 198 00:11:55,673 --> 00:11:58,175 Well, hurry. 199 00:11:58,217 --> 00:12:01,846 I miss you. -I will. I miss you too. 200 00:12:01,887 --> 00:12:03,806 Bye. 201 00:12:03,848 --> 00:12:06,267 Miss Veronica. Excuse me for interrupting. 202 00:12:06,308 --> 00:12:08,227 No problem, Smithers. What is it? 203 00:12:08,269 --> 00:12:10,896 I've noticed the same car parked out front for two days now, 204 00:12:10,938 --> 00:12:12,940 a black sedan with tinted windows. 205 00:12:12,982 --> 00:12:14,400 I fear you're being watched 206 00:12:15,025 --> 00:12:15,985 followed. 207 00:12:16,777 --> 00:12:19,029 I wouldn't be surprised. 208 00:12:19,071 --> 00:12:22,032 But is it a "Welcome back to Riverdale" gift from my father 209 00:12:22,074 --> 00:12:26,370 or a not-so-subtle message from my overpossessive husband? 210 00:12:26,412 --> 00:12:31,584 Either way, it's time to get creative and bring an old friend out of mothballs. 211 00:12:34,462 --> 00:12:37,381 How high are you willing to jump for these? 212 00:12:37,423 --> 00:12:40,301 Let's say twenty grand for both. 213 00:12:40,342 --> 00:12:44,764 I'll take thirty, but it has to be in cash. Like, right now. 214 00:12:48,851 --> 00:12:51,979 Also, you wouldn't by chance, 215 00:12:52,021 --> 00:12:56,525 happen to have any tasteful, discreet 216 00:12:56,567 --> 00:13:00,237 ladylike revolvers tucked away somewhere, would you? 217 00:13:00,279 --> 00:13:02,907 You know, this being Riverdale and all. 218 00:13:02,948 --> 00:13:04,033 I might have something. 219 00:13:20,549 --> 00:13:21,467 [screams] 220 00:13:21,509 --> 00:13:22,426 [gasping] 221 00:13:51,997 --> 00:13:53,249 [gasps] 222 00:13:53,290 --> 00:13:55,501 Oh, my god, Polly! 223 00:13:55,543 --> 00:13:56,877 You gave me a heart attack. 224 00:13:56,919 --> 00:13:58,170 You're the one pointing a gun at me. 225 00:13:58,212 --> 00:13:59,255 Sorry. 226 00:13:59,296 --> 00:14:01,131 Old habits. 227 00:14:01,173 --> 00:14:02,758 It's also 3:00 in the morning. 228 00:14:02,800 --> 00:14:05,219 Well, you can go back to bed, I'm not a burglar. 229 00:14:06,720 --> 00:14:07,805 Hey, can I... 230 00:14:10,683 --> 00:14:12,643 make you a cup of tea, at least? 231 00:14:20,401 --> 00:14:22,403 Polly, I want to apologize to you. 232 00:14:25,948 --> 00:14:29,493 I wasn't there for you on the other side of the Farm 233 00:14:29,535 --> 00:14:31,287 when you needed me most. 234 00:14:33,330 --> 00:14:36,625 Also for prank calling you that year on Halloween, 235 00:14:36,667 --> 00:14:39,879 I really didn't mean what I said. 236 00:14:42,047 --> 00:14:44,466 Well, it's a deep cut, Betty. 237 00:14:44,508 --> 00:14:45,509 Yeah, I know. 238 00:14:47,094 --> 00:14:48,304 I haven't forgotten. 239 00:14:52,224 --> 00:14:56,770 If it's not too late, I'd like for us to be real sisters to each other. 240 00:14:58,647 --> 00:15:00,232 How long you in town for? 241 00:15:00,274 --> 00:15:02,067 Just a couple days. 242 00:15:02,109 --> 00:15:04,778 But once I finish at the Academy, I'll be home a lot more. 243 00:15:04,820 --> 00:15:06,947 I'm surprised you're not already running the FBI. 244 00:15:08,073 --> 00:15:09,241 I don't know about that. 245 00:15:09,283 --> 00:15:10,618 [snickers] 246 00:15:12,870 --> 00:15:14,204 I've missed you, Betty. 247 00:15:15,581 --> 00:15:17,291 Mom, the twins... 248 00:15:19,168 --> 00:15:20,419 we've all missed you. 249 00:15:37,311 --> 00:15:38,687 Good morning. 250 00:15:38,729 --> 00:15:41,482 Good morning, honey. How'd you sleep? 251 00:15:41,523 --> 00:15:43,525 Well, I woke up when Polly got home. 252 00:15:43,567 --> 00:15:46,153 Does she usually stay out that late? 253 00:15:46,195 --> 00:15:47,988 She's working at that nightclub, 254 00:15:48,030 --> 00:15:49,448 The Roving Eye. 255 00:15:49,490 --> 00:15:51,408 She waitresses a few nights a week. 256 00:15:53,994 --> 00:15:55,245 Is that a good thing? 257 00:15:55,287 --> 00:15:56,664 She helps with the mortgage, 258 00:15:56,705 --> 00:15:58,624 gets the twins everything they need. 259 00:15:58,666 --> 00:16:00,417 She's doing her best. 260 00:16:00,459 --> 00:16:01,835 -We all are. -Oh, I know. 261 00:16:01,877 --> 00:16:04,880 I just remember the Roving Eye can be 262 00:16:04,922 --> 00:16:07,549 -sketchy. -Okay, that's not fair, Elizabeth. 263 00:16:07,591 --> 00:16:09,426 You don't get to pop in, take a look around 264 00:16:09,468 --> 00:16:11,929 and judge your sister. Or me, for that matter. 265 00:16:11,971 --> 00:16:13,389 -[knock on door] -Ooh. 266 00:16:13,430 --> 00:16:14,974 Can you get that? It might be Toni. 267 00:16:16,809 --> 00:16:18,560 Did you see the morning paper, Alice? 268 00:16:18,602 --> 00:16:22,481 "Local school counselor runs seedy bar and snake dances." 269 00:16:22,523 --> 00:16:24,024 [Toni] It's a hit piece. 270 00:16:24,066 --> 00:16:25,567 Hiram Lodge is trying to ruin my credibility 271 00:16:25,609 --> 00:16:26,777 in the eyes of the school board. 272 00:16:26,819 --> 00:16:28,320 Well, I'll run damage control. 273 00:16:28,362 --> 00:16:30,364 I'll call each board member if I have to. 274 00:16:30,406 --> 00:16:32,408 Good. In the meantime, 275 00:16:32,449 --> 00:16:34,994 if Hiram Lodge is trying to drag the Serpent Queen down to his level, 276 00:16:35,035 --> 00:16:36,495 he's gonna get himself bit. 277 00:16:43,168 --> 00:16:44,837 [cell phone ringing] 278 00:16:47,297 --> 00:16:49,591 -Archie, what's up? -Jug. 279 00:16:49,633 --> 00:16:52,011 How's the Five Seasons? Room service every meal? 280 00:16:53,178 --> 00:16:54,847 Morning, noon and night. 281 00:16:54,888 --> 00:16:57,016 Look, I got an idea for Pop Tate's retirement gift, 282 00:16:57,057 --> 00:16:59,768 but I was wondering if maybe one of us should say something. 283 00:16:59,810 --> 00:17:01,437 You know, give a speech about Pop Tate. 284 00:17:01,478 --> 00:17:03,647 And since you're the world famous writer... 285 00:17:03,689 --> 00:17:04,773 Yeah. 286 00:17:04,815 --> 00:17:05,983 Yeah, I'd love that. 287 00:17:06,025 --> 00:17:07,860 Okay, great. Thanks, Jug. 288 00:17:18,704 --> 00:17:20,664 Reggie, it's good to see you, bro. 289 00:17:20,706 --> 00:17:22,041 I appreciate you coming out. 290 00:17:22,082 --> 00:17:23,625 Duty calls, Mantle answers. 291 00:17:23,667 --> 00:17:25,836 You having trouble with your tenants, you said? 292 00:17:25,878 --> 00:17:28,088 No, I'm having trouble with the gang bangers 293 00:17:28,130 --> 00:17:31,050 who are using my house as a drug den, I said. 294 00:17:31,091 --> 00:17:33,302 Well, let's see if there's any merit to your claims. 295 00:17:36,638 --> 00:17:38,807 [heavy metal music playing] 296 00:17:38,849 --> 00:17:42,144 It's messy, but I'm not seeing any evidence 297 00:17:42,186 --> 00:17:43,395 of drug paraphernalia. 298 00:17:44,229 --> 00:17:45,606 Okay if we keep looking? 299 00:17:49,693 --> 00:17:51,361 Nothing in here, but stale cereal. 300 00:17:51,403 --> 00:17:52,696 All right, let's check upstairs. 301 00:17:57,659 --> 00:18:00,370 I'm sorry, Andrews. I didn't see any contraband anywhere. 302 00:18:01,121 --> 00:18:03,123 Yeah. 303 00:18:03,165 --> 00:18:05,793 You know, it's almost like somebody tipped off the Ghoulies. 304 00:18:10,631 --> 00:18:13,050 All right. Well, there's nothing more for me to say or do. 305 00:18:14,551 --> 00:18:15,844 But thanks for your help, Reggie. 306 00:18:15,886 --> 00:18:16,970 My pleasure, bro. 307 00:18:32,569 --> 00:18:35,739 Feels strange to think of not working at this place. 308 00:18:35,781 --> 00:18:37,282 Well, on the bright side, you won't have to deal 309 00:18:37,324 --> 00:18:39,201 with annoying customers like me anymore. 310 00:18:39,243 --> 00:18:42,663 Now you know I had a lot worse than you in here, Jughead. 311 00:18:42,704 --> 00:18:44,248 And it all worked out, didn't it? 312 00:18:44,289 --> 00:18:46,041 I lived to see my retirement. 313 00:18:46,083 --> 00:18:48,043 And you, you're a big-time writer now. 314 00:18:48,085 --> 00:18:50,170 -Always knew you'd make a good-- -I'm sorry, Pop. 315 00:18:50,212 --> 00:18:54,800 Uh, those are debt collectors. 316 00:18:57,010 --> 00:18:58,512 [bells chiming] 317 00:18:59,555 --> 00:19:00,848 Hi there, gentlemen. 318 00:19:00,889 --> 00:19:02,683 Counter or booth? 319 00:19:02,724 --> 00:19:04,434 We're looking for someone. Been known to hang around here. 320 00:19:04,476 --> 00:19:06,353 Jughead Jones. Seen him? 321 00:19:12,317 --> 00:19:16,864 No, I think I'd remember a weird-ass name like that. 322 00:19:16,905 --> 00:19:18,073 What do you want with him? 323 00:19:19,700 --> 00:19:21,368 You just give us a call if he comes in, 324 00:19:21,410 --> 00:19:22,995 okay, sweetie? 325 00:19:23,036 --> 00:19:25,789 Oh, I'll be sure to do that, pumpkin. 326 00:19:26,373 --> 00:19:27,499 Bye now. 327 00:19:30,961 --> 00:19:31,837 [doorbell chiming] 328 00:19:35,299 --> 00:19:36,967 Thank you. 329 00:19:37,009 --> 00:19:39,511 It's not the greatest first impression. 330 00:19:39,553 --> 00:19:41,597 How much you need, Jug? Maybe I can loan you some. 331 00:19:41,638 --> 00:19:43,640 I've been saving up-- 332 00:19:43,682 --> 00:19:45,893 I'm low, but I'm not low enough to take your retirement money. 333 00:19:45,934 --> 00:19:47,811 I'll figure something out, I always do. 334 00:19:47,853 --> 00:19:50,105 Thanks for the interview. See you tomorrow. 335 00:19:50,147 --> 00:19:51,982 Hey, Jones. 336 00:19:52,024 --> 00:19:54,151 If you still want it, the waiter job's available. 337 00:19:56,153 --> 00:19:58,363 Okay. 338 00:19:58,405 --> 00:20:00,741 In a couple days, could you just call them 339 00:20:00,782 --> 00:20:02,868 and vouch for me and say I have a job? 340 00:20:02,910 --> 00:20:07,206 I'll send them half my weekly salary so they don't break my legs. 341 00:20:08,749 --> 00:20:12,294 Yeah, I think I can do that. 342 00:20:12,336 --> 00:20:14,463 Long time no see, Ronnie. 343 00:20:14,504 --> 00:20:17,507 Reginald, I know you've been working for my father, 344 00:20:17,549 --> 00:20:19,593 -so let's skip the pleasantries. -Fair enough. 345 00:20:19,635 --> 00:20:21,136 I need to buy a car. 346 00:20:21,178 --> 00:20:22,721 Nothing flashy, just in good shape 347 00:20:22,763 --> 00:20:24,181 and with excellent gas mileage. 348 00:20:24,223 --> 00:20:25,390 I'm paying cash. 349 00:20:25,432 --> 00:20:27,226 Who you runnin' from? 350 00:20:27,267 --> 00:20:28,685 -Your husband? -[scoffs] 351 00:20:28,727 --> 00:20:30,062 Is that how you roll now? 352 00:20:30,103 --> 00:20:32,314 I'm not running from anyone, Reggie. 353 00:20:32,356 --> 00:20:34,024 I'm taking the path of least resistance, 354 00:20:34,066 --> 00:20:36,193 and I'd rather not leave a paper trail. 355 00:20:36,235 --> 00:20:39,279 Now, will you sell me a car or not? 356 00:20:39,321 --> 00:20:41,156 If you're in trouble, talk to your dad. 357 00:20:41,198 --> 00:20:42,991 Like really, talk to him. 358 00:20:43,033 --> 00:20:45,035 'Cause he'll help you. Even now, still, 359 00:20:45,077 --> 00:20:46,245 with whatever you need. 360 00:20:58,257 --> 00:20:59,841 You're sure you saw Polly? 361 00:20:59,883 --> 00:21:01,551 No doubt about it. 362 00:21:01,593 --> 00:21:03,512 So she's hanging with the Ghoulies, probably using. 363 00:21:03,553 --> 00:21:06,348 Seems like that's a safe bet. 364 00:21:06,390 --> 00:21:08,517 -I'm sorry, Betty. -I'm not sorry. 365 00:21:09,268 --> 00:21:10,894 I'm pissed. 366 00:21:10,936 --> 00:21:14,064 So my question is, when do we kick their asses? 367 00:21:15,857 --> 00:21:17,442 All right, thanks to Reggie Mantle, 368 00:21:17,484 --> 00:21:19,403 I have enough intel to sweep and clear the site. 369 00:21:19,444 --> 00:21:21,113 How many Ghoulies are in your house? 370 00:21:21,154 --> 00:21:22,948 I counted a dozen in these zones. 371 00:21:22,990 --> 00:21:24,741 We hit 'em hard, 372 00:21:24,783 --> 00:21:26,827 -we hit 'em fast. -Nice. 373 00:21:26,868 --> 00:21:28,203 It's been too long since the Serpents rumbled with the Ghoulies. 374 00:21:28,245 --> 00:21:29,496 Calm down, Sweet Pea. 375 00:21:29,538 --> 00:21:31,248 I don't want anyone dying today, 376 00:21:31,290 --> 00:21:32,666 especially not my boyfriend. 377 00:21:32,708 --> 00:21:34,209 Hopefully, they've dropped their guard 378 00:21:34,251 --> 00:21:35,627 and we can find some narcotics in the house. 379 00:21:35,669 --> 00:21:38,005 And like Kev said, no one gets killed. 380 00:21:38,046 --> 00:21:39,589 None of us and none of them. 381 00:21:39,631 --> 00:21:41,049 Wouldn't mind breaking a few bones, though. 382 00:21:41,091 --> 00:21:42,301 Hell, yeah. 383 00:21:42,342 --> 00:21:46,722 ♪ Don't you ever feel sad ♪ 384 00:21:46,763 --> 00:21:47,848 ♪ Lean on me...♪ 385 00:21:47,889 --> 00:21:51,643 Okay. Three, two, one. Go. 386 00:21:52,561 --> 00:21:53,937 What the hell? 387 00:21:53,979 --> 00:21:55,063 Get 'em. 388 00:22:00,861 --> 00:22:02,237 [grunting] 389 00:22:08,201 --> 00:22:09,828 [grunting] 390 00:22:19,421 --> 00:22:20,672 You good? 391 00:22:20,714 --> 00:22:21,923 -Yeah, you? -Yeah. 392 00:22:29,556 --> 00:22:30,682 Jingle Jangle. 393 00:22:30,724 --> 00:22:32,351 Just like the old days. 394 00:22:32,392 --> 00:22:34,353 They've got a lab set up in the bathroom. 395 00:22:34,394 --> 00:22:37,064 Will that be enough to put 'em behind bars, Agent Cooper? 396 00:22:37,105 --> 00:22:39,232 Yeah, Kev, that should do it. 397 00:22:44,696 --> 00:22:46,156 -[line ringing] -[manager] The Roving Eye. 398 00:22:46,198 --> 00:22:47,866 Hi, this is Polly. 399 00:22:47,908 --> 00:22:49,868 I'm just calling to get my schedule for the week. 400 00:22:49,910 --> 00:22:51,912 Polly Cooper? 401 00:22:51,953 --> 00:22:53,789 You haven't worked at the Roving Eye for over a year. 402 00:22:53,830 --> 00:22:54,998 Who is this? 403 00:22:57,167 --> 00:22:58,335 [exhales] 404 00:22:58,377 --> 00:23:00,003 Bad news. 405 00:23:00,045 --> 00:23:01,838 Two more teachers have defected to Stonewall Prep, 406 00:23:01,880 --> 00:23:03,131 Ms. Crouton and Mr. Cedars. 407 00:23:03,173 --> 00:23:05,175 Damn it, Ms. Crouton! 408 00:23:05,217 --> 00:23:07,636 -That backstabbing-- We've got a bigger problem. 409 00:23:07,677 --> 00:23:09,763 I had one of my girls break into my Hiram's office 410 00:23:09,805 --> 00:23:11,598 to see what dirt we could use against him, 411 00:23:11,640 --> 00:23:13,850 and she found his secret agenda for the town hall meeting. 412 00:23:13,892 --> 00:23:16,144 I love that it feels like we're in an episode right now. 413 00:23:16,186 --> 00:23:18,397 And besides deciding about Riverdale High, 414 00:23:18,438 --> 00:23:21,566 Hiram is also putting forth a vote to unincorporate the town. 415 00:23:21,608 --> 00:23:24,361 Based on the receipts, seems as though he has enough people bribed 416 00:23:24,403 --> 00:23:26,071 or terrorized into passing the motion. 417 00:23:26,113 --> 00:23:28,031 Wait, unincorporate the town, what does that even mean? 418 00:23:28,073 --> 00:23:29,908 It means that all the money 419 00:23:29,950 --> 00:23:32,244 that the town gets from the state for public services, 420 00:23:32,285 --> 00:23:34,955 for maintenance, for education, it goes away. 421 00:23:34,996 --> 00:23:37,416 It means that Riverdale as a town, ceases to exist. 422 00:23:37,457 --> 00:23:40,502 So Hiram Lodge will finally get what he's wanted for years... 423 00:23:40,544 --> 00:23:43,213 -The death of Riverdale. -So his precious SoDale can thrive. 424 00:23:43,255 --> 00:23:45,173 But if that happens, would we even be able 425 00:23:45,215 --> 00:23:47,217 to keep the school open with the board's support? 426 00:23:47,259 --> 00:23:48,677 Technically, yes. 427 00:23:48,718 --> 00:23:49,886 But it's going to make it much, much harder. 428 00:23:49,928 --> 00:23:51,388 So we need to fight harder. 429 00:23:51,430 --> 00:23:53,306 Alice, I'm going to need you to go on RIVW 430 00:23:53,348 --> 00:23:54,891 and blow the whistle on Hiram's plan. 431 00:23:54,933 --> 00:23:56,351 He was trying to keep it secret 432 00:23:56,393 --> 00:23:58,562 so no one would show up and oppose him, 433 00:23:58,603 --> 00:24:01,398 but we need the public there so they could vote against Hiram's plan. 434 00:24:01,440 --> 00:24:03,024 Okay, but what about our teacher problem? 435 00:24:03,066 --> 00:24:04,901 I think I can maybe help with that. 436 00:24:04,943 --> 00:24:08,363 Oh, do you know any qualified teachers with degrees? 437 00:24:08,405 --> 00:24:10,490 Because that's what it takes to be a public school teacher. 438 00:24:10,532 --> 00:24:11,825 What if Riverdale went private? 439 00:24:11,867 --> 00:24:13,243 That way we could choose who we wanted. 440 00:24:13,285 --> 00:24:15,120 Yes, but we'd lose all public funding. 441 00:24:15,162 --> 00:24:16,329 Well, if the town unincorporates, 442 00:24:16,371 --> 00:24:17,330 we lose funding anyways. 443 00:24:17,372 --> 00:24:18,748 We need an investor. 444 00:24:20,208 --> 00:24:22,085 I think I might know someone. 445 00:24:22,127 --> 00:24:26,006 Archie, if you have any favors to call in, now is the time. 446 00:24:28,592 --> 00:24:31,303 Reggie suggested I come see you again. 447 00:24:31,344 --> 00:24:34,264 I've been running around town trying to vamp my way out of a problem, 448 00:24:34,306 --> 00:24:37,225 when really I should be facing it head-on. 449 00:24:37,267 --> 00:24:40,103 With, maybe, your help. 450 00:24:42,564 --> 00:24:44,483 Go on. 451 00:24:44,524 --> 00:24:49,029 Chad is threatened by my "alpha-ness." 452 00:24:49,070 --> 00:24:53,241 Because of that, he can be somewhat possessive and controlling. 453 00:24:53,283 --> 00:24:54,784 He was having me followed, 454 00:24:54,826 --> 00:24:58,121 but I just shot out his goon's tires. So... 455 00:24:58,163 --> 00:25:00,123 Ah, young love. 456 00:25:00,165 --> 00:25:01,708 I remember those days. 457 00:25:01,750 --> 00:25:03,960 I knew you'd relate. 458 00:25:04,002 --> 00:25:07,380 Which is why I'd appreciate you having a little chat with him, 459 00:25:07,422 --> 00:25:09,508 as only you can, Daddykins. 460 00:25:09,549 --> 00:25:10,967 Nothing too draconian, 461 00:25:11,009 --> 00:25:14,304 just tell him to stop trying to manage me 462 00:25:14,346 --> 00:25:16,014 or track me when I leave town. 463 00:25:16,056 --> 00:25:17,474 Why don't you tell him yourself? 464 00:25:17,516 --> 00:25:19,184 He's not taking my hints. 465 00:25:19,226 --> 00:25:23,188 But I'm betting the Hiram Lodge 466 00:25:23,230 --> 00:25:26,274 could be a lot more persuasive. 467 00:25:26,316 --> 00:25:30,278 And then you don't get your little Barnard-educated hands dirty, is that right? 468 00:25:33,240 --> 00:25:34,157 Hmm. 469 00:25:34,199 --> 00:25:36,076 So, 470 00:25:36,117 --> 00:25:37,827 just to be clear, you're officially asking me for my help? 471 00:25:40,247 --> 00:25:41,456 Sure. 472 00:25:42,582 --> 00:25:44,543 Yes, I am. 473 00:25:44,584 --> 00:25:45,961 Well, in that case... 474 00:25:47,671 --> 00:25:48,797 No. 475 00:25:50,507 --> 00:25:51,716 Come again? 476 00:25:53,677 --> 00:25:55,595 Remember you called me a dog 477 00:25:55,637 --> 00:25:58,098 and you told me that I needed to be taught a lesson? 478 00:25:58,139 --> 00:25:59,182 It's about seven years ago. 479 00:25:59,224 --> 00:26:01,059 You were cruel, Veronica. 480 00:26:01,893 --> 00:26:03,478 Brutal, 481 00:26:03,520 --> 00:26:05,272 when my body was just a mass of bruises. 482 00:26:05,313 --> 00:26:07,816 Well, now it's my turn to teach you a lesson. 483 00:26:07,857 --> 00:26:10,277 -[scoffs] -I warned you from the start 484 00:26:10,318 --> 00:26:12,487 that no one outside of this family 485 00:26:12,529 --> 00:26:15,574 would understand the Lodge ambition. 486 00:26:15,615 --> 00:26:17,242 You made your bed. 487 00:26:17,284 --> 00:26:19,536 You're gonna have to deal with Chad yourself. 488 00:26:19,578 --> 00:26:22,455 And if that means you have to to crawl into the mud to do it, then so be it. 489 00:26:23,415 --> 00:26:25,417 You're a Lodge, after all. 490 00:26:25,458 --> 00:26:28,211 You never had any intention of helping me, did you? 491 00:26:28,253 --> 00:26:30,046 You just wanted to hear me beg. 492 00:26:30,088 --> 00:26:32,841 Hmm. I assume you don't need my help finding the exit? 493 00:26:42,517 --> 00:26:45,687 But Polly, it's not every day that Pop Tate retires. 494 00:26:45,729 --> 00:26:47,897 -We can bring the twins. -I told you I have to work. 495 00:26:47,939 --> 00:26:49,274 Can't you take the night off? 496 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:50,984 Oh, my god. Mom, I said get off my back! 497 00:26:51,026 --> 00:26:53,653 Polly, give Mom a break. 498 00:26:53,695 --> 00:26:55,655 It's fine. Polly has to work. 499 00:26:58,783 --> 00:27:00,994 Actually, I'm not so sure she does, Mom. 500 00:27:02,412 --> 00:27:04,873 I know you don't waitress at the Roving Eye 501 00:27:04,914 --> 00:27:06,791 and that you've been hanging out with the Ghoulies. 502 00:27:06,833 --> 00:27:08,293 Elizabeth, stop it! 503 00:27:08,335 --> 00:27:10,170 So how exactly are you making all of this money 504 00:27:10,211 --> 00:27:12,714 to help out with the mortgage and support the twins? 505 00:27:12,756 --> 00:27:14,966 Are you dealing? Tricking? 506 00:27:15,008 --> 00:27:16,468 -Both? -It's none of your business. 507 00:27:16,509 --> 00:27:19,054 Actually, it is because I care about you-- 508 00:27:19,095 --> 00:27:20,680 You don't live here. 509 00:27:20,722 --> 00:27:22,849 You deserted us, okay? 510 00:27:22,891 --> 00:27:25,060 Being a real sister doesn't mean coming in for one day 511 00:27:25,101 --> 00:27:26,728 and telling me how to live my life, 512 00:27:26,770 --> 00:27:28,980 especially when you don't know anything about it. 513 00:27:29,022 --> 00:27:30,190 Wait, Polly. 514 00:27:44,537 --> 00:27:46,623 [cell phone ringing] 515 00:27:49,250 --> 00:27:51,252 -Samm, how are ya? -At the end of my rope. 516 00:27:51,294 --> 00:27:53,922 Scribners wants pages, or their money back. 517 00:27:53,963 --> 00:27:55,757 Yeah, I know, I know. 518 00:27:55,799 --> 00:27:56,758 -I'm working on something else. What? 519 00:27:56,800 --> 00:27:58,176 What have you been working on? 520 00:27:58,218 --> 00:28:00,053 Actually... 521 00:28:00,095 --> 00:28:01,888 Let me send it to you. Let me know what you think. 522 00:28:01,930 --> 00:28:03,181 Might be enough to convince Scribners 523 00:28:03,223 --> 00:28:04,516 that I'm not a one hit wonder. 524 00:28:04,557 --> 00:28:06,559 -Okay, I'm e-mailing you... -[typing] 525 00:28:07,268 --> 00:28:10,063 ...right now. 526 00:28:11,731 --> 00:28:12,691 [clicks key] 527 00:28:19,781 --> 00:28:22,450 I'm grateful for your help, Betty. 528 00:28:22,492 --> 00:28:24,703 Believe me, I'd rather be dealing with this mess 529 00:28:24,744 --> 00:28:26,746 than the one I made at my own house. 530 00:28:26,788 --> 00:28:28,081 I'm sorry to hear about that. 531 00:28:29,499 --> 00:28:30,458 [sighs in exasperation] 532 00:28:31,167 --> 00:28:32,544 It's okay. 533 00:28:32,585 --> 00:28:34,212 I'll be okay, I hope. 534 00:28:38,425 --> 00:28:40,385 Hey, after Pop's party, I thought you and me, 535 00:28:40,427 --> 00:28:42,345 Jughead and Veronica could hang out, 536 00:28:42,387 --> 00:28:43,805 just the four of us. 537 00:28:43,847 --> 00:28:45,014 We haven't done that yet. 538 00:28:45,056 --> 00:28:47,475 No, yeah, that's a nice idea. 539 00:28:47,517 --> 00:28:48,476 Let's do that. 540 00:28:50,854 --> 00:28:51,813 Cool. 541 00:28:57,235 --> 00:28:59,112 Hey, do you want some pizza? 542 00:28:59,154 --> 00:29:00,780 It's the least I can do to thank you for everything. 543 00:29:01,322 --> 00:29:02,532 Yeah. 544 00:29:02,574 --> 00:29:04,451 Pizza. Yeah, that sounds great. 545 00:29:07,871 --> 00:29:09,456 I'm gonna take a shower first. 546 00:29:09,497 --> 00:29:10,498 Oh, I sh... 547 00:29:11,207 --> 00:29:13,084 I... me too. 548 00:29:13,126 --> 00:29:14,419 -Do you wanna go first? -Should I go home first? 549 00:29:16,921 --> 00:29:18,965 [rock music playing] 550 00:29:21,342 --> 00:29:23,386 [shower running] 551 00:29:32,395 --> 00:29:34,397 ♪ Say my name now ♪ 552 00:29:36,357 --> 00:29:38,359 ♪ Don't make me wait now ♪ 553 00:29:40,570 --> 00:29:44,908 ♪ I knew you weren't ready For a girl like me ♪ 554 00:29:44,949 --> 00:29:48,620 ♪ My honey's only sweet If you can take the sting ♪ 555 00:29:53,041 --> 00:29:54,000 [exhales] 556 00:29:56,878 --> 00:29:58,421 [chuckles] 557 00:29:58,463 --> 00:29:59,672 Betty, what just happened? 558 00:29:59,714 --> 00:30:01,508 [chuckles] 559 00:30:01,549 --> 00:30:03,510 I don't know. 560 00:30:03,551 --> 00:30:05,720 Something we've been wanting to do since high school, 561 00:30:05,762 --> 00:30:07,555 but never got around to. 562 00:30:07,597 --> 00:30:10,183 [exhaling] Yeah, sounds about right. 563 00:30:10,225 --> 00:30:13,478 -Just to be clear, we're... -Friends. 564 00:30:13,520 --> 00:30:15,688 Just good old friends. 565 00:30:15,730 --> 00:30:17,315 We're both single adults. 566 00:30:17,357 --> 00:30:18,733 We're allowed to have fun every now and then, right? 567 00:30:19,943 --> 00:30:21,945 Yeah. 568 00:30:21,986 --> 00:30:23,696 And it's okay if we keep this to ourselves. 569 00:30:25,031 --> 00:30:27,242 Yeah. Veronica's a married woman, 570 00:30:27,283 --> 00:30:30,870 and Jughead and I haven't dated for seven years, so... 571 00:30:32,705 --> 00:30:34,499 I think it's okay. 572 00:30:34,541 --> 00:30:35,708 [chuckling] Okay, good. 573 00:30:38,920 --> 00:30:41,923 -[applause] -What a gift! 574 00:30:41,965 --> 00:30:43,174 Thank you, Archie. 575 00:30:43,216 --> 00:30:44,926 Oh, it's from all of us, Pop. 576 00:30:44,968 --> 00:30:47,178 It's a small token to show how much you mean to us, 577 00:30:47,220 --> 00:30:49,264 to Riverdale High, to the whole town. 578 00:30:49,305 --> 00:30:50,640 [woman] Yeah! 579 00:30:50,682 --> 00:30:53,226 You know, I had to drop out of school 580 00:30:53,268 --> 00:30:56,688 to take over running this place after my Pop, 581 00:30:56,729 --> 00:30:59,941 the original Pop, passed away. 582 00:30:59,983 --> 00:31:01,359 I never got to graduate. 583 00:31:02,944 --> 00:31:05,113 This means the world to me. 584 00:31:05,154 --> 00:31:07,782 [all applauding] 585 00:31:07,824 --> 00:31:09,033 Jug's gonna say a few words. 586 00:31:14,956 --> 00:31:17,292 I think sometimes it can be hard to put our faith in this town. 587 00:31:20,920 --> 00:31:23,840 But I think Pop created something really special here, 588 00:31:23,882 --> 00:31:26,134 created a place for the lost and wayward souls 589 00:31:26,175 --> 00:31:27,468 of Riverdale to come to. 590 00:31:29,095 --> 00:31:31,014 And I think, that's more than 591 00:31:31,055 --> 00:31:32,849 jukebox or vinyl booths. 592 00:31:32,891 --> 00:31:35,768 It's... like a lighthouse in the storm. 593 00:31:37,270 --> 00:31:38,897 And Pop himself, 594 00:31:39,856 --> 00:31:41,065 he's many things. 595 00:31:42,609 --> 00:31:45,153 -He's a joker. -[Pop chuckles] 596 00:31:45,194 --> 00:31:47,780 -He's a soldier. -[Pop chuckles softly] 597 00:31:47,822 --> 00:31:49,949 -He's a cook. -[all laughing] 598 00:31:49,991 --> 00:31:51,284 [Jughead] He's a really good listener. 599 00:31:53,077 --> 00:31:54,996 He's also a father. 600 00:31:55,038 --> 00:31:57,332 He's a son, and a grandfather. 601 00:31:58,666 --> 00:31:59,751 And to many of us 602 00:32:01,502 --> 00:32:02,921 and to me personally... 603 00:32:07,842 --> 00:32:09,677 it's about the only reason that I made it through. 604 00:32:09,719 --> 00:32:11,095 [Pop sighs softly] 605 00:32:11,137 --> 00:32:12,347 You gave us a home, Pop. 606 00:32:14,974 --> 00:32:17,352 -Thank you. -[all applauding] 607 00:32:19,646 --> 00:32:20,605 To Pop Tate 608 00:32:21,898 --> 00:32:23,399 who never let the lights go dark. 609 00:32:23,441 --> 00:32:25,109 [all] Pop Tate! 610 00:32:25,151 --> 00:32:29,197 -[music playing] -[all cheering] 611 00:32:32,158 --> 00:32:34,160 Cheryl, I'm glad you came. 612 00:32:34,202 --> 00:32:36,079 I wasn't sure you would, after I 613 00:32:36,120 --> 00:32:37,288 sent you my message. 614 00:32:37,330 --> 00:32:39,540 It sounded rather dire, 615 00:32:39,582 --> 00:32:41,709 plus, Pop always added the drop of human kindness 616 00:32:41,751 --> 00:32:43,044 to whatever my order was. 617 00:32:43,086 --> 00:32:44,879 Have you considered my ask 618 00:32:44,921 --> 00:32:48,883 [inhales] to fund Riverdale and the new teachers it needs? 619 00:32:48,925 --> 00:32:50,927 It's the only thing that might, 620 00:32:50,969 --> 00:32:53,262 might... save the school. 621 00:32:53,304 --> 00:32:55,306 Look, I came here to celebrate Pop, 622 00:32:55,348 --> 00:32:57,809 not get caught up in small town politics, Antoinette. 623 00:32:59,227 --> 00:33:00,436 And I can barely afford 624 00:33:00,478 --> 00:33:02,689 Thornhill's renovations as it is. 625 00:33:02,730 --> 00:33:05,024 Cheryl, I know you think you're cursed, 626 00:33:05,066 --> 00:33:06,943 and the sins of your family are so great, 627 00:33:06,985 --> 00:33:09,195 there's nothing you can do to atone for them. 628 00:33:09,237 --> 00:33:11,155 But you're wrong. 629 00:33:11,197 --> 00:33:13,700 There's a war going on in Riverdale for Riverdale. 630 00:33:14,659 --> 00:33:15,618 We need you. 631 00:33:17,954 --> 00:33:19,580 I'm sorry. I can't. 632 00:33:19,622 --> 00:33:21,249 It will start as something good, 633 00:33:21,290 --> 00:33:23,918 and end up corrupted, like everything I try to do. 634 00:33:26,170 --> 00:33:27,964 If you won't do it for the town... 635 00:33:29,382 --> 00:33:30,591 would you do it for me? 636 00:33:32,093 --> 00:33:33,052 Please? 637 00:33:35,054 --> 00:33:37,223 If our love ever meant anything to you, 638 00:33:38,725 --> 00:33:39,684 help us. 639 00:33:43,146 --> 00:33:44,605 [sighs] 640 00:33:44,647 --> 00:33:46,024 If I gave you the money, 641 00:33:46,065 --> 00:33:47,066 who would these new teachers even be? 642 00:33:51,946 --> 00:33:53,531 So you're really gonna do this, huh? 643 00:33:53,573 --> 00:33:55,324 Well... 644 00:33:55,366 --> 00:33:58,286 Run the RROTC out of your old high school? 645 00:33:58,327 --> 00:33:59,662 If I get a chance to, yeah. 646 00:34:01,414 --> 00:34:03,124 It's kinda why I wanted us to sneak in here, 647 00:34:03,166 --> 00:34:04,125 the four of us. 648 00:34:05,585 --> 00:34:08,463 Hiram's trying to shut this place down. 649 00:34:08,504 --> 00:34:10,214 And he's pushing to unincorporate the town, 650 00:34:10,256 --> 00:34:11,799 which would wipe Riverdale off the map. 651 00:34:11,841 --> 00:34:14,177 My father is nothing, if not consistent. 652 00:34:14,218 --> 00:34:16,012 Oh, I think we can stop him, 653 00:34:16,054 --> 00:34:17,889 -or at least slow him down. -How? 654 00:34:20,808 --> 00:34:22,477 We become teachers here. 655 00:34:22,518 --> 00:34:23,770 -Mm... -[Veronica chuckles] 656 00:34:23,811 --> 00:34:25,313 I know it sounds crazy, 657 00:34:25,354 --> 00:34:26,856 but it's also a way to keep the school going, 658 00:34:26,898 --> 00:34:29,192 which means if Hiram wins the vote, 659 00:34:29,233 --> 00:34:32,236 we still have a defendable position, this school. 660 00:34:32,278 --> 00:34:35,615 And if we can save it, we can give people at least 661 00:34:35,656 --> 00:34:38,076 one more reason to stay in Riverdale. 662 00:34:38,117 --> 00:34:39,452 And in time, 663 00:34:39,494 --> 00:34:40,870 we can bring this town back to life. 664 00:34:40,912 --> 00:34:41,871 Archie... 665 00:34:42,497 --> 00:34:43,581 I'm married. 666 00:34:43,623 --> 00:34:44,916 I have a life back in New York. 667 00:34:44,957 --> 00:34:47,502 Yeah, and I have a novel to write. 668 00:34:47,543 --> 00:34:50,046 Veronica, plenty of people commute to the city. 669 00:34:50,088 --> 00:34:52,548 And Jug, you always said, 670 00:34:52,590 --> 00:34:54,926 you do your best writing in a booth at Pop's. 671 00:34:56,302 --> 00:34:58,096 And it's not gonna be long... 672 00:34:58,137 --> 00:34:59,806 a month or two, 673 00:34:59,847 --> 00:35:01,140 just to give Weatherbee enough time 674 00:35:01,182 --> 00:35:03,017 to find permanent replacements. 675 00:35:03,059 --> 00:35:04,018 I'm in. 676 00:35:05,645 --> 00:35:07,355 Quantico can wait a couple months, 677 00:35:07,396 --> 00:35:10,233 and I need to be here right now for my mom and Polly. 678 00:35:10,274 --> 00:35:11,234 Thanks, Betty. 679 00:35:13,027 --> 00:35:13,986 Jug? 680 00:35:15,446 --> 00:35:16,823 I'd have to clear it with my new job. 681 00:35:17,865 --> 00:35:19,492 But why not? [exhales] 682 00:35:19,534 --> 00:35:22,703 I'd like to shape some impressionable young minds. 683 00:35:22,745 --> 00:35:23,830 I'm in, too. 684 00:35:23,871 --> 00:35:25,540 I'll make it work with Chad. 685 00:35:25,581 --> 00:35:27,208 And considering that what's happening here 686 00:35:27,250 --> 00:35:29,168 is all my dad's fault... 687 00:35:29,210 --> 00:35:31,629 I need to give back more than anyone. 688 00:35:31,671 --> 00:35:34,048 And I didn't really wanna be a sports agent anyway. 689 00:35:34,090 --> 00:35:35,967 That's awesome, Veronica. 690 00:35:36,008 --> 00:35:39,095 -So... Bulldogs forever? -[thumps lap] 691 00:35:39,137 --> 00:35:40,596 [Jughead exhales] 692 00:35:40,638 --> 00:35:41,931 [chuckles] 693 00:35:44,559 --> 00:35:46,519 [all] Bulldogs forever! 694 00:35:46,561 --> 00:35:47,979 [Betty chuckles] 695 00:35:48,020 --> 00:35:49,480 Before the school board votes 696 00:35:49,522 --> 00:35:51,274 on the fate of Riverdale High, 697 00:35:51,315 --> 00:35:54,527 Toni Topaz has asked to say a few words. 698 00:35:54,569 --> 00:35:55,695 Good afternoon! 699 00:35:55,736 --> 00:35:57,738 My name is Toni Topaz, 700 00:35:57,780 --> 00:36:01,325 and I am a guidance counselor at Riverdale High. 701 00:36:01,367 --> 00:36:05,454 The point of a school board is to make sure there's equity, 702 00:36:05,496 --> 00:36:09,125 that kids of all ages, from all different backgrounds 703 00:36:09,167 --> 00:36:12,420 have equal access to education. 704 00:36:12,461 --> 00:36:18,342 Well, with the help of one very generous donor, 705 00:36:18,384 --> 00:36:20,344 I'm happy to announce that Riverdale High 706 00:36:20,386 --> 00:36:23,639 will be able to do that as a private school. 707 00:36:23,681 --> 00:36:25,224 [applause] 708 00:36:25,266 --> 00:36:27,393 And unlike other private schools, 709 00:36:27,435 --> 00:36:30,646 Riverdale will be tuition-free. 710 00:36:30,688 --> 00:36:32,982 And we're bolstering our teaching staff 711 00:36:33,024 --> 00:36:37,403 with notable alumnus like Sergeant Archie Andrews, 712 00:36:37,445 --> 00:36:42,366 FBI trainee and Yale graduate, Betty Cooper, 713 00:36:42,408 --> 00:36:46,037 businesswoman and Barnard grad, Veronica Gekko 714 00:36:46,078 --> 00:36:50,833 and acclaimed author, Forsythe Jones III. 715 00:36:50,875 --> 00:36:52,877 So spread the news far and wide, 716 00:36:52,919 --> 00:36:54,295 that Riverdale and its children, 717 00:36:54,337 --> 00:36:56,631 will not be at the mercy 718 00:36:56,672 --> 00:37:00,468 of Hiram Lodge's destructive whims. 719 00:37:00,509 --> 00:37:01,552 Thank you. 720 00:37:01,594 --> 00:37:02,929 [all applauding and cheering] 721 00:37:02,970 --> 00:37:03,971 That's very nice. 722 00:37:07,600 --> 00:37:09,518 That was better than Kendall Roy's speech 723 00:37:09,560 --> 00:37:10,645 at the end of season two. 724 00:37:10,686 --> 00:37:12,480 And now, I'd like to introduce 725 00:37:12,521 --> 00:37:15,483 what I hope will be my last motion as Mayor, 726 00:37:15,524 --> 00:37:19,070 a proposition to unincorporate the town of Riverdale. 727 00:37:21,405 --> 00:37:22,657 All those opposed? 728 00:37:24,450 --> 00:37:25,576 All those in favor? 729 00:37:29,830 --> 00:37:31,540 Majority wins. 730 00:37:31,582 --> 00:37:33,918 The township of Riverdale is hereby dissolved. 731 00:37:35,169 --> 00:37:38,297 [faint applause] 732 00:37:43,261 --> 00:37:45,137 What had taken decades to build 733 00:37:45,179 --> 00:37:47,348 was toppled in the blink of an eye. 734 00:37:47,390 --> 00:37:50,601 With the rap of a gavel, Riverdale was no more. 735 00:37:50,643 --> 00:37:53,062 And yet, life continues. 736 00:37:53,104 --> 00:37:54,981 [cell phone ringing] 737 00:37:55,648 --> 00:37:57,024 [sighs] 738 00:37:59,443 --> 00:38:00,736 Samm, I was gonna call you. 739 00:38:00,778 --> 00:38:02,488 Jones, Scribners loved your story 740 00:38:02,530 --> 00:38:03,489 about the old man. 741 00:38:04,824 --> 00:38:06,367 -They what? -Yeah. 742 00:38:06,409 --> 00:38:08,077 They think it's your next book and a slam dunk. 743 00:38:08,119 --> 00:38:09,662 Apparently, there's, there's a huge market right now 744 00:38:09,704 --> 00:38:11,205 for tragic Americana, 745 00:38:11,247 --> 00:38:12,832 dying community, 746 00:38:12,873 --> 00:38:15,042 all of the miserable people who live there, 747 00:38:15,084 --> 00:38:17,211 you know, we'll call it Elegy for a Small Town. 748 00:38:17,253 --> 00:38:18,212 What do you think? 749 00:38:18,838 --> 00:38:20,256 Ah... 750 00:38:20,298 --> 00:38:22,883 No, I don't wanna write about that. 751 00:38:22,925 --> 00:38:24,802 You don't have a choice, Jones. This is your ticket 752 00:38:24,844 --> 00:38:27,096 under the literary grave you dug for yourself. 753 00:38:27,138 --> 00:38:29,932 Now you need to deliver. Understood? 754 00:38:29,974 --> 00:38:31,809 -Yeah, understood. -Thank you. 755 00:38:41,110 --> 00:38:42,069 [sighs wearily] 756 00:38:48,117 --> 00:38:50,119 Hey, Mom. I checked upstairs. 757 00:38:50,161 --> 00:38:52,705 The twins are playing, but Polly's still not home. 758 00:38:52,747 --> 00:38:54,373 I'm worried. 759 00:38:54,415 --> 00:38:56,083 You know your sister. She gets angry, storms off. 760 00:38:56,125 --> 00:38:57,543 God knows when she'll be back. 761 00:38:57,585 --> 00:38:59,378 This is what happens. 762 00:38:59,420 --> 00:39:00,880 But this one's on you, Elizabeth. 763 00:39:05,051 --> 00:39:06,802 I'm not coming home just yet. 764 00:39:06,844 --> 00:39:09,638 I'm gonna stay in Riverdale a little bit longer, Chad. 765 00:39:09,680 --> 00:39:12,099 Oh... why is that? 766 00:39:12,141 --> 00:39:15,603 My alma mater, Riverdale High, has fallen on hard times 767 00:39:15,644 --> 00:39:17,146 and needs my help. 768 00:39:17,188 --> 00:39:18,856 So, I'll be teaching there. 769 00:39:18,898 --> 00:39:20,524 That's absurd. 770 00:39:20,566 --> 00:39:24,362 No, no. What's absurd is you freezing our credit cards, 771 00:39:24,403 --> 00:39:26,822 especially since I made most of the money 772 00:39:26,864 --> 00:39:28,491 that's in our joint accounts. 773 00:39:28,532 --> 00:39:30,326 Yeah. 774 00:39:30,368 --> 00:39:35,081 So, if they're not unfrozen in the next, say, 30 minutes, 775 00:39:35,122 --> 00:39:37,166 I'll consider it an act of aggression. 776 00:39:37,208 --> 00:39:39,126 You know, like you having me followed. 777 00:39:39,168 --> 00:39:40,711 And the next time you see me, 778 00:39:40,753 --> 00:39:43,172 it'll be on Wall Street, on the floor, 779 00:39:43,214 --> 00:39:44,882 when the markets open Monday morning. 780 00:39:44,924 --> 00:39:47,301 And this she wolf will tear out your throat 781 00:39:47,343 --> 00:39:49,095 in front of all the other alpha dogs, 782 00:39:49,136 --> 00:39:50,679 with zero hesitation. 783 00:39:50,721 --> 00:39:52,681 Is that it, then? 784 00:39:52,723 --> 00:39:54,308 -Are we done? -You have 30 minutes 785 00:39:54,350 --> 00:39:55,393 to reactivate our cards. 786 00:40:00,689 --> 00:40:02,733 [car alarm blaring] 787 00:40:09,949 --> 00:40:10,908 [phone chimes] 788 00:40:15,079 --> 00:40:16,872 [dog barks distantly] 789 00:40:17,748 --> 00:40:18,707 [phone chimes] 790 00:40:22,503 --> 00:40:23,963 [knocking at door] 791 00:40:33,597 --> 00:40:36,350 -Jug. -Hey... Sorry, it's late. 792 00:40:37,435 --> 00:40:39,186 Wondering if you could, uh... 793 00:40:39,228 --> 00:40:40,479 use a roommate, now that you're 794 00:40:40,521 --> 00:40:42,356 in this big, empty house all by yourself. 795 00:40:42,398 --> 00:40:44,775 [scoffs] Yeah, what happened to the Five Seasons? 796 00:40:44,817 --> 00:40:47,778 It's a little rich for my blood. 797 00:40:47,820 --> 00:40:48,779 Come in. 798 00:40:55,619 --> 00:40:59,081 [calling phone] 799 00:40:59,123 --> 00:41:00,833 Hey, it's Polly. Leave a message. 800 00:41:00,875 --> 00:41:03,794 Polly, it's me again. 801 00:41:03,836 --> 00:41:07,548 I wanted to say that I'm sorry about what I said before. 802 00:41:07,590 --> 00:41:09,758 I really had no right to judge you, 803 00:41:09,800 --> 00:41:12,470 especially after being gone for so long. 804 00:41:12,511 --> 00:41:13,554 It wasn't my place. 805 00:41:13,596 --> 00:41:15,890 So, I wanna tell you that 806 00:41:15,931 --> 00:41:18,142 I love you, and that I'm here for you. 807 00:41:18,184 --> 00:41:19,685 So just call me. 808 00:41:19,727 --> 00:41:22,021 And I'll come find you, wherever you are 809 00:41:22,062 --> 00:41:24,023 or I'll see you when you get home. 810 00:41:24,064 --> 00:41:26,150 Just please, please, please, come home.