Archie's voiceover
Previously on Riverdale...
In Students Lounge
Ethel says to Veronica "They're ruining our lives, and to them it's just a game.They keep score in some secret playbook."
In School Hallway at night
Betty says to Veronica "You want vengeance? I'm with you.And I have a plan."
In Ethel's house pool
Betty says to Chuck "You like shaming people, Chuck? Apologise for ruining Polly."
Chuck says to Betty "What the hell?"
Betty yells at Chuck "Do it,Jason! Apologise for what you did to me!" Chuck yells at Betty "Look, I'm not Jason!"
In FP's trailer
FP says to Joaquin "This is our insurance.Here, stash it.Keep it safe."
In a house
Clifford says to Penelope "Hermione Lodge will crumble." Penelope says to Clifford Maybe you should've sent her to jail instead of Hiram."
In Newspaper Room
Archie says to Bughead "I heard Mr. and Mrs. Blossom talking.It sounded like Clifford Blossom was responsible for sending Veronica's dad to jail."
At the streets
Valerie says to Archie "Ever since we started
dating you've ignored me,you've ditched me."
Archie says to Valerie "Let me make it up to you."
Valerie says to Archie "Sorry,Archie,but I won't be bought."
In Living Room/Dining Room
Hermione says to Veronica "The lawyers are coming over this week to take our statements
for your dad's hearing."
Veronica says to Hermione "Am I gonna have to lie?"
In Girls Locker Room
Veronica crying and pulls her peal necklace and pearls falls onto the floor
In Riverdale Hospital
Veronica says to Ethel "My father is a criminal."
Jughead's voiceover
Weekdays,from 8:25 a.m. to 3:01 p.m.,we adhere to a strict regimen.Everything in our lives controlled.But then something like the murder
of Jason Blossom happens,and you realise there is no such thing as control.There is only chaos.
Nevertheless,some of us strive to impose and maintain order in what is, fundamentally,an orderless world.A fact which would very soon be confirmed in ways none of us could have foreseen.
In Archie's bedroom
Fred says to Archhead "I'm,uh...I'm headed out."
Fred says to Jughead "Sorry to be missing your
birthday this weekend,Jug."
Jughead says to Fred "Oh,you will not be missing
anything,Mr. Andrews,I barely acknowledge my own birthday." Fred says to Archie "Arch,can you give me a hand downstairs?"
On the porch of Andrews house
Fred says to Archie "The good news is that all these divorce papers and legal mumbo jumbo will be done.Should be behind us by the end of the week." Archie says to Fred "Are you only going to see Mom now because you and Hermione Lodge..." Fred says to Archie "No.No,son,I ended that.Being together,working together,not a good idea." Archie says to Fred "In that case,then,why finalise things in such a final way now?"
Fred says to Archie "Sometimes,son,you just gotta rip the Band-Aid off."
Fred stands and Archie stands
Archie says to Fred "Or you can try and fix things."
Fred sighs
Fred says to Archie "We're past that point, Archie." Archie says to Fred "I spoke to Mom last week,she didn't mention any of this,Dad."
Fred says to Archie "Your mom moved out two years ago.She didn't tell you because she wanted me to be the bearer of bad news."
Archie says to Fred "What if I came with you?"
Fred says to Archie "This is between me and your mom.I'll check in."
In Living Room/Dining Room
Veronica walks towards Hermione
Veronica says to Hermione "What's going on?"
Hermione says to Veronica "Veronica,this is Paul Sowerberry,your father's attorney.He's here to prep us for our statements and help at your dad's hearing." Veronica says to Hermione "Except,I told you,Mom,I'm not giving one.Not one you'd want."
Veronica about to walk and Hermione stops Veronica walking away
Hermione says to Veronica "Just..."
Paul says to Veronica "You won't be asked any questions about your father's business arrangements.We just need you and your
mother to speak to his character.It'll humanise him.Which could mean a lesser sentence.If you don't make a statement,well,that's problematic and damaging." Hermione says to Veronica "I've already told her all of this."
Veronica says to Hermione "Well,Dad made his bed.And I'm late for school."
Veronica walks out of Pembroke
In Students Lounge
Veronica holding a coffee
Betty says to Veronica "Veronica,there's something we need to talk to you about."
Veronica puts her coffee down
Veronica says to Betty "Bring it.After the morning I've had,I'm ready for just about anything." Betty says to Veronica "Okay,well, Archie was with the Blossoms.While their Board was in town,he,um..."
Betty says to Archie "Why don't you tell her? You were there." Veronica says to Barchie "Why is this suddenly feeling like a friendtervention?0
Archie says to Veronica "I overheard Mr. Blossom say he's the one responsible......for your dad being arrested and put in jail."
Veronica says to Archie "Are you kidding? Why the hell would Clifford Blossom have anything to do with why he's in prison?"
In School Hallway
Barchie walking together
Archie says to Betty "Hey,you may or may not know this...but it's Jughead's birthday."
Betty says to Archie "What? And he didn't say anything?" Archie says to Betty "It's tomorrow, and he doesn't like making a big deal out of it.
Every year,he goes to a double feature at the Bijou.It's like this tradition.Last few years,I've
been his movie-buddy.But now that he has a girlfriend..." Betty says to Archie "Well,of course, I'll take him.But you should still come with us."
Archie says to Betty "No.I don't wanna be a third wheel." Betty says to Archie "Come on.It'll be like old times." Archie says to Betty "The Three Musketeers." Betty says to Archie "Actually, Archie,there were four Musketeers."
Archie laughs
Archie says to Betty "I'll see you later,Betty."
Betty says to Archie "Okay."
In FP's trailer
Fp on the phone on Betty
FP says to Betty "Yeah,this is Jones."
Betty says to FP "Mr. Jones,hi,this is Betty Cooper.Jughead's..." FP says to Betty "Girlfriend, yeah,I remember." Betty says to FP "Great,well, I'm calling because it's Jughead's birthday tomorrow,and I wanted to see if maybe you would come see a movie with us,maybe grab dinner?" FP says to Betty "Does he know you're calling me?" Betty says to FP "No,I thought maybe I'd surprise him." FP says to Betty "Oh, man.There's one thing that Jughead likes less
than surprises,and that's his birthday.Kid's never even had a party,never wanted one..."
Betty says to FP (Shocked) "What? Never?"
FP says to Betty "Mmm-hmm.Anyway,I think the best gift that I could give to Jughead would be to stay away.But I appreciate the call,Betty."
Betty says to FP "Okay."
In Cafeteria
Archie looks at Valerie Brown
Veronica says to the gang "Anyway,enough about my drama." Veronica says to Betty "Betty,you were saying something about Jughead's birthday?" Betty says to the gang "Yeah.Just that Mr. Jones told me Jughead's never had a birthday party.Let's have one for him.Like,a low-key surprise party." Archie says to Betty "Uh,no, no." Veronica says to Betty "That's a fantastic idea." Archie says to the gang "Jughead doesn't like his birthday."
Kevin says to Archie "Everybody says that, nobody means it."
Archie says to the gang "Jughead is a lone wolf."
Veronica says to Betty "Okay.Ignoring the negativity.Betty,you know me,any excuse to wear a cute party dress."
Betty says to Veronica "Yeah."
Veronica says to Betty "Okay,so I'm thinking a quaint gathering,inner-circle only."
Kevin realises Chuck is back
Kevin says to the gang "Oh,my God,don't turn around."
Chuck walks into the cafeteria in style with his friends following and Beronica looks at him
Kevin says to the gang "Holy Chuck,I think his lats got bigger.Not that I care,because he's evil incarnate." Archie says to the gang "What's Chuck Clayton doing back?"
Veronica says to Archie "He got suspended,not expelled.Even though he should have been drawn and quartered for what he did."
Betty stands up and Betty walks over to Chuck
Veronica says to the gang "Oh,my God."
Betty says to Chuck "Get away from her,Chuck."
Chuck says to Betty "Easy.Look,I only came over here to apologise.You don't have to go Dark Betty on me again."
Betty slams her hands onto the table that Chuck and Ethel are sitting at
Betty says to Chuck "I'm not going! I'm not going Dark anything." Betty says to Ethel "Ethel,is Chuck bothering you?" Ethel says to Betty "You can relax,Betty,it's fine."
Chuck says to Betty "Yeah,Betty,we're fine.The real question is,are you?"
Betty clench her fists and walks back to the gang
Veronica says to Betty "What was he doing? Accosting her?" Betty says to Veronica "No,he was...Apologising." Veronica says to Betty "Oh, I'm so sure.Chuck Clayton doesn't have a contrite
bone in his muscle-bound body."
Betty says to the gang "You know what,can we
talk about something else? Like...Like Jughead's surprise party."
Betty unclenched her fists and their are red marks
Veronica says to Betty "Betty?"
Valerie looks at Archie and Melody is annoyed
Betty says to the gang "Look,there's a lot I can't
do,a lot I can't control.But I can damn well make sure my boyfriend has the best birthday of his life." Archie says to the gang "Screw it.I'm with Betty.My dad's away.We can do it at my house.
We could all use a good time."
Veronica says to Archie "Now you're talking my language." Archie says to the gang "It's gonna be epic."
