Archie's voiceover
Previously on Riverdale:
Alice's voiceover
He calls himself the Black Hood.
In Pops
Pop Tate says to Bughead "It's like the angel of death had come to Riverdale."
Jughead says to Betty "A family of four was murdered."
In Newspaper Room
Veronica says to Bughead "There was a third child."
In a Classroom
Veronica says to Joseph "You know who killed your family?" Joseph says to Veronica "A preacher passing through town.A group of men killed him.Justice had been served."
In Whthe Wyrm
FP says to Jughead "I know about the Snake Charmer."
In Penny's trailer
Penny says to Jughead "If you cause a stink,I will make sure that video goes straight to the sheriff."
In Pembrooke,Living Room/Dining Room
Archie says to Veronica "I love you, Ronnie."
Outside of Whthe Wyrm
Veronica says to Archie (Upset) "Archie, whatever issues I have,I can't let myself go there with you." Betty says to Jughead (Upset) "How many times are we gonna push each other away?"
Jughead's voiceover
Used to be,in ye olden days,every December,a lord of misrule presided over the winter holidays,
called,back then,the Feast of Fools."
In Pops
Archie says to Pop Tate "What do you say,Pop? Is it okay?" Pop Tate says to Archie and Fred "The best tree yet." Pop Tate says to Archie "Thanks, Archie." Pop Tate says to Fred "Thanks,Fred."
Fred says to Pop Tate "Thank you,for letting us set up shop in front of the diner."
Jughead says to Archie "You guys gonna stay in town for break?" Archie says to Jughead "Yeah. We were gonna visit my mom,but she booked a single's cruise,so..." Jughead says to Archie "How are you and Veronica?"
Archie says to Jughead "We've been better."
Jughead says to Archie "If it's any consolation, Betty and I haven't been in the greatest place."
Fred says to Jughead "Jughead,you want a Christmas tree? You and your dad,on the house?"
Jughead says to Fred "It would have to be a small one,Mr. A." Archie says to Fred "So,I'll see you
at Kevin's Secret Santa thing?"
Jughead says to Archie "Yeah,that sounds like a great idea."
Archie and Jughead laughing and Archie walk out
Jughead's voiceover
So,Christmas was happening.Even though this year's lord of misrule was none other than the Black Hood."
In Betty's bedroom
Polly says to Betty "Wake up,it's time."
Betty says to Polly "Polly? What? Who's here?"
Polly says to Betty "He's here.He's waiting for us.
You know who.Come on."
In Coopers House,Hallway
Alice says to Alice "Merry Christmas."
Hal says to Alice "Hey,Merry Christmas."
Alice says to Betty "Betty."
Hal says to Betty "Betty,Merry Christmas!"
Alice says to Hal "Okay."
Hal says to Alice "All right,honey,I hope you like it." Betty says to herself "Santa?"
Hal says to Alice "Tear it open."
The Black Hood dressed as Santa with a knife and Betty panting
In Betty's bedroom
Betty gasps
Betty breathing heavily
Betty sees snow out of the window
In Thistlehouse
Cheryl says to Penelope "Where's Jason's stocking?" Penelope says to Cheryl "I couldn't find it.And anyway,there's nothing to put in it."
Cheryl says to Penelope "And what,pray tell,is this?" Penelope says to Cheryl "It's going to be a hard candy Christmas this year,Cheryl.Time to face facts.We have no money."
In Andrews house,Living Room
Archie says to Fred "Dad,what is that? That a letter from the Black Hood?"
Fred says to Archie "No,it's worse.Riverdale General.My hospital bill."
Archie says to Fred "How much is it for?"
Fred says to Archie "Eighty-six thousand."
Archie says to Fred "What dollars? That can't be right,can it? Or doesn't your insurance...?"
Fred says to Archie "They probably made a mistake.I'll call them tomorrow."
In Pembrooke Living Room/Dining
Betty says to Veronica "Kevin's Secret Santa had
a strict $20 limit,V."
Veronica says to Betty "Kevin needs to relax. Also,these aren't just for Secret Santa,obvi.I got an Hermès scarf for my mom,a leather passport case for my dad now that he can travel again,
and a little something for my best girl.And... a bauble for Archie." Betty says to Veronica "You're getting back together?"
Veronica says to Betty "Because It was purchased pre-breakup.Haven't you heard? We're still friends." Betty says to Veronica "Oh,yeah.Isn't everyone?"
Betty sighs
In FP's trailer
Jughead says to FP "I was thinking about our Penny problem." FP says to Jughead "My problem,not ours." Jughead says to FP "I'm the one that she has on camera delivering drugs."
FP says to Jughead "How I deal with Peabody is not your concern.I'm handling it."
Jughead says to FP "By pimping the Serpents out
as drug runners?" FP says to Jughead "Boy..."
FP points at Jughead and FP opens the door to Tall Boy
FP says to Tall Boy "Toss them in the corner."
Jughead says to Tall Boy "Hey,what's in the bags, Tall Boy?" FP says to Jughead "Hey,what did I just say? Mind your damn business.Get to school."
Jughead heads out
In the Students Lounge
Kevin wearing a Santa hat
Kevin says to Veronica "Veronica,it's your turn."
Veronica says to everyone "Hmm.Oh,a gift certificate for a couple's massage."
Veronica says to Josie "Thanks,Josie."
Josie says to Veronica "You can go with Betty.Or your mom." Reggie says to Veronica "Or I can go with your mom if you want."
Cheryl says to everyone (Annoyed) "Dear God, can we please get this torture over with?"
Kevin says to Betty "Betty,you're next,and mercifully last." Betty says to everyone "I think I know who picked my name based on these wrapping skills."
Betty opens it
Betty says to Archie "Archie."
Archie says to Betty "My dad and I were cleaning out the garage,and I found it."
Veronica says to Betty "Swiss Family Robinson?"
Betty chuckles
Betty says to Veronica "Yeah,it's this old read along record we used to listen to when we were, like,5.Oh, my God." Betty says to Archie "I love it, Arch.Thank you."
Moose and Midge walk in and Moose has a walking stick
Moose says to everyone "Hey,Merry Christmas."
Reggie says to Moose "Moose."
Kevin and Reggie running towards Moose
Betty says to Moose "Hi."
Reggie hugs Moose
Josie says to Midge "Hi,Midge."
Reggie says to Moose "What's up?"
Josie says to Moose "How are you?"
Archie walking off
Betty says to Archie "Why are you rushing off?"
Archie says to Betty "Look,Betty,I don't wanna be that guy.But I see Moose,all I think about is the Black Hood and the pain he's caused to the people that I care about,including you."
Betty says to Archie "I know.And the fact that he's still out there is giving me anxiety nightmares.Making me paranoid.It's like
everywhere I look,all I see is..."
Archie says to Betty "What? All you see is what?"
Betty says to the janitor "Excuse me,who are you?" Janitor says to Betty "You mean,my name?" Betty says to janitor "Uh,where's Mr. Svenson?" Janitor says to Betty "No idea.He's been out a few days.They just called me in."
Betty says to Archie "You and Veronica confronted Mr. Svenson about his connection to the Black Hood." Archie says to Betty "And now he's not here." Betty says to Archie "What if something happened to him?"
Archie says to Betty "We found out Mr. Svenson's secret.What if we led the Black Hood to him?
What if we got him killed?"
