Chapter Thirty-Eight: As Above, So Below

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Veronica's voiceover
Previously on Riverdale...
In Hermione's office
Dilton Doiley and Ben Button were found in the woods with blue lips."
Tom says to Hermione "We made a pact to never revisit that night."
In Dilton's bunker
Jughead says to Betty "Gryphons and Gargoyles."
Betty says to Jughead "I wonder if Ethel was playing with them."
In Students Lounge
Ethel says to Bughead "If any of us talk to any grown-ups,he's gonna get very,very angry."
Jughead says to Ethel "Who?"
In Dilton's bunker
Jughead says to Betty "Is this the Gargoyle King?"
In the Students Lounge
Jughead says to Betty "Betty,she's having a seizure." Betty says to Ethel "Ethel,Ethel! Help is coming,okay?"
In Ben's Hospital Room
Ben sitting on the still
Ben says to Betty "We both flipped the coin.He was scared to ascend,but I'm not.Soon you'll fly, too."
Ben jumps out of the window
Betty screams
Betty yells at Ben "Ben,no!"
In Newspaper Room
Evelyn says to Betty "I'm Evelyn.And you're Betty Cooper? Your mom and your sister.They're studying with my dad."
Betty says to Evelyn "From the Farm?"
Evelyn says to Betty "Yeah.That's right."
Betty says to Evelyn "Edgar Evernever."
Evelyn says to Betty "I won't tell anyone about what happened the other night."
At Coopers house,Back garden
Betty having a seizure
Alice says to Betty "Oh,my God.Betty!"
On the courtyard
Guard says to everyone "Stop the riot!"
Archie punched someone
In Archie's cell
Norton says to Archie "You impressed me today.
You've been tapped.You're gonna be my new Mad Dog."
In Archie's cell
Door opens
Light blinds Archie
Footsteps approaching
Warden Norton says to Archie "Well? Had time to think?" Archie says to Warden Norton "The answer's still no."
Warden Norton says to Archie "Then I'll see you
in another week."
Cell door closes
In FP's bedroom
Falice in bed together
FP says to Alice "This feels right,doesn't it? Glad the Farm,uh,opened you up to the possibility of us."
Alice chuckles
FP says to Alice "What're you thinking about, Alice?" Alice says to FP "It's been three weeks.
No more suicides,no more blue lips.As far as the town is concerned,it was just two boys taking their own lives for whatever reason.Hopefully it ends there.With Jughead and Betty on the case?
You know that's not likely."
In Dilton's bunker
Jughead says to Betty "Betty,what're you thinking about?" Betty says to Jughead "Do you think it's sort of...ghoulish for us to be crashing
Dilton's bunker like this?"
Jughead says to Betty "I mean,this bunker is
the only place in town where we can get a modicum of privacy.My dad's been watching me like a hawk." Betty says to Jughead "Same with my mom.Ben's death haunts me,Jug.He didn't scream.Why not,I wonder.Because that's
one of the rules of Gryphons and Gargoyles?"
Jughead stands up
Jughead says to Betty "Betty,that's what we're missing.There's no rule book.There's no player's manual.What if that's the key to all this? The way that Ethel,Ben and Dilton talk about it,it's like a religion." Betty says to Jughead "Yeah,or a cult."
Jughead says to Betty "And every cult has its king."
In Warden Norton's office
Fred looks upset
Warden Norton says to Fred "Sorry to have kept you waiting,Mr. Andrews.How can I help you?"
Fred says to Warden Norton "My son.I want to see him.Today."
Warden Norton says to Fred "Your son is quite a firebrand.He started a riot.I'm afraid his visitation privileges have been suspended."
Fred says to Warden Norton "I was told by witnesses that it was your guards that started that riot." Warden Norton says to Fred "That's a very serious accusation,Mr. Andrews."
Fred says to Warden Norton "It's been three weeks." Warden Norton says to Fred "I will decide when it is appropriate for him to receive visitors again.Was there anything else?"
Fred says to Warden Norton "Yeah.You'll be hearing from my lawyer."
In Pops
Veronica wearing glasses
Veronica says to Betty "I'm in trouble here,B.
I'm up to my eyebrows in bills.Pop's is hemorrhaging money."
Betty says to Veronica "Well,how far along
is the speakeasy? Is it close at least?
Vee,what? What is it?"
Veronica takes her glasses off
Veronica says to Betty "The speakeasy's ready.
It has been for a while now."
Betty says to Veronica "What? Why haven't you
opened it?" Veronica says to Betty "I've been waiting for Archie.I just...I wanted him to be there,dancing with me on opening night.A part of it all." Betty says to Veronica "This is exactly what
Archie didn't want.For you to just put your life on hold.You need to focus on yourself for a change.
I'm saying this to you as your friend.Open the damn speakeasy."
In School Hallway
Betty says to Jughead "Veronica says she's going to have a pretty strict dress code at her speakeasy." Jughead says to Betty "Of course we're calling it a speakeasy.And,uh,what are you
getting at?"
Jughead notices Ethel is back
Jughead says to Betty "Hey,Ethel's back."
Betty says to Jughead "Yeah,she's talking to that
weirdo girl from the Farm.Oh,my God.What if the game is connected to the Farm? Ben,Dilton, and Ethel started playing the game this summer,
which is when the Farm and the Evernevers moved to Riverdale.Evelyn's dad,Edgar,is their leader.My mom won't stop talking about him.
He's like some kind of..."
Jughead  finished Betty's line
Jughead says to Betty "King? How much do you know about him and the Farm?"
Betty says to Jughead "Basically nothing."
Ethel and Evelyn hugs
Jughead says to Betty "Should we start with Evelyn or Ethel?" Betty says to Jughead "Ethel.
Evelyn...creeps me out."
Jughead says to Ethel "Okay,but the last time we talked to Ethel,she had a seizure."
Betty says to Jughead "We'll be more gentle this time."
In Pops
Josie says to Pop Tate "Hi,Pop."
Pop Tate says to Josie and Kevin "Looking for Veronica? This way.Pick up the phone,dial 6-4-2."
Kevin dials 6-4-2
Reggie says to Kevin "Password?"
Kevin says to Reggie "I don't know.Stonewall."
Reggie says to Kevin "Close enough."
Kevin says to himself "Whoa."
Reggie says to Kevin and Josie "Come on in."
Josie says to Herself "Oh, my God."
In La Bonne Nuit.
Kevin and Josie walks in and Reggie closes the door
Kevin says to himself "Oh,my God."
Kevin says to Josie "I died and went to Kander and Ebb heaven."
Josie says to Veronica "Veronica."
Veronica says to Josie and Kevin "Welcome to La Bonne Nuit.I've hired some of the Serpents from
the Whyte Wyrm to serve drinks.Mocktails only.
La Bonne Nuit is not in the business of corrupting minors."
Reggie says to Kevin and Josie "Not yet."
Veronica says to Josie "Josie,I need star power.I would love for you to be my resident chanteuse."
Josie says to Veronica "Are you for real?"
Veronica says to Josie "Mmm-hmm."
Josie says to Veronica "I have been working like woe trying to find my sound now that I'm solo,
and I haven't had anywhere to test it out."
Josie says to herself "Ooh,this is the perfect opportunity." Veronica says to Kevin "And, Kevin,I'd love for you to be our emcee."
Kevin says to Veronica "So long as I can sing
every now and then." Veronica says to Kevin "But of course.Or,as we like to say at La Bonne Nuit, mais oui."
Phone ringing and Reggie answers it
Reggie says to Pop Tate "Hey,Pop,what's up?"
In Pops
Veronica says to Penny "Penny Peabody,I don't believe we've had the pleasure.Now what the hell do you want?" Penny says to Veronica "No,no, no,no.It's not what I want.It's what you want.
Protection.The Ghoulies are offering their services....for a modest price."
Veronica says to Penny "Let me guess.Protection from you,right?" Penny says to Veronica "It's a nice place you got here.And...as above,so below,
I'm guessing.Maybe even nicer down there in the speakeasy? I'd hate for something bad to happen to it.Food for thought.I'll let you chew on it."
Penny walks out
In Archie's cell
Archie on the floor
Warden Norton says to Archie "Up and at em.
We're going for a ride."
Police officer puts a sack on Archie's head
In the Boxing gym
Boys panting
Warden Norton takes the sack off Archie
Warden Norton says to Archie "Welcome to the Pit." Archie says to Warden Norton "Joaquin."
Warden says to Archie "When you refused my offer,I had to tap a replacement.And I knew you were friends with Mr. DeSantos.As you can see, he's nearly reached the end of his...usefulness.
Only you, Mr. Andrews,can decide how he ends it.Back in his cell,safe and sound,or in the infirmary,on life support."
Archie says to Warden Norton "I'll do it.I'll take his place."

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