ARCHIE's Voiceover
Previously on Riverdale...
In School Hallway
Fred says to Veronica "You know that SoDale contract? It was awarded to Andrews Construction."
In Pembrooke,Living Room/Dining Room
Veronica says to Hermione "Mr. Andrews still doesn't know that Daddy is the buyer?"
At Andrews Construction site
FP says to Hermione "I asked around about those bruisers going after your crew.Pretty sure we both know who has business in Montreal."
Hermione says to FP "Wait,Hiram,why would he even..." FP says to Veronica "Maybe he got a whiff of your little romance with Freddy Andrews?"
At Football Field
VERONICA says to Betty "When my father got arrested,I made a pact to become a better person."
In School Hallway
Veronica says to Ethel "You're the bravest of them all,Ethel Muggs."
In Betty's bedroom
Betty says to Hal "You hate the Blossoms and now Polly is pregnant with his baby."
In Coopers house,Living
Alice says to Hal "Polly is moving home."
Hal yells at Alice "I will not be party to raising a child that has Blossom blood."
In the episode
JUGHEAD's voiceover
Thicker than blood.More precious than oil. Riverdale's big business is maple syrup.Since the town's founding,one family has controlled its lucrative syrup trade,the Blossoms.They were a part of the fabric of our daily lives...Rich or poor, old or young,we consumed Blossom syrup by the bucket.That sickly,sweet smell was inescapable. The death of Jason Blossom precipitated a crisis.
With the heir apparent gone,who would inherit the family business one day? Certainly not Cheryl.It was a question that brought the wolves to Riverdale.And now,the Blossoms were circling the wagons against possible attack,from within their own ranks.
In Betty's bedroom
BETTY says to Jughead "Polly won't answer my calls or e-mails.I mean,I get that she doesn't want to talk to my dad,but what did I do wrong?"
JUGHEAD says to Betty "Nothing.We'll figure it out.Come here."
Bughead kisses
Alice OPENS the door
Alice says to Betty "Up and at em,breakfast is ready."
Betty says to Alice "I'm not hungry."
ALICE says to Betty "Oh,enough is enough, Elizabeth,we have a big week ahead of us.The Blossoms have always been a thorn in our side,ever since,according to your milquetoast father,Great-Grandpappy Blossom killed Great-Grandpappy Cooper.Well,it's about time someone brings them to heel.I'm writing a searing,no-holds-barred takedown of their clan."
Betty says to Alice "And you think that's going to bring Polly home?" Alice says to Betty "Maybe, maybe not,but it'll make me feel better.Word has it that the Blossom board of trustees has descended upon Riverdale like a cabal of vampires.Why? Now,that's a story.I just need to find a way in."
In Pembrooke Living Room/Dining Room
HERMIONE says to Veronica "The lawyers are coming over this week to take our statements for your dad's hearing.We're both gonna have to testify on your father's behalf."
Veronica says to Hermione "What if they ask about what he did? Embezzling all that money?
Am I going to have to lie?"
Hermione says to Veronica "Well..."
Veronica SIGHS
Hermione says to Veronica "We might have to shade the truth a bit,Ronnie."
Veronica says to Hermione "Mom?"
Hermione says to Veronica "Baby,I have just made a mess of things.Your father found out about Fred and me."
Veronica looks shocked
Hermione says to Veronica "Someone went to him before I got a chance to say anything..."
Veronica says to Hermione (Shocked) "Oh,my God,Dad knows?"
Hermione says to Veronica "Yes and on top of that,the Blossoms are still after the drive-in land,
and Fred still doesn't know that we own it."
Veronica says to Hermione "Maybe it's time you tell Mr. Andrews the truth."
Hermione says to Veronica "And risk having him walk off the project? We've bet everything we have on the SoDale construction."
Veronica says to Hermione "Mom,this is a small, gossipy town.You need to tell Fred about the land
before someone else does."
In music room
Archie TUNING GUITAR and Cheryl walks into the music room
Cheryl says to Archie "Archie.If music be the food of love,play on,play on."
Cheryl walks towards Archie
Cheryl says to Archie "Did you know this week's the official start of maple syrup season?"
Cheryl sits by Archie
Archie says to Cheryl "I...No,I didn't."
Cheryl says to Archie "Well,it is.And every year, we host a tree-tapping ceremony,a tradition that honors the Blossom bloodline.Our heritage."
Archie says to Cheryl "Sounds cool."
Cheryl says to Archie "It is.Beyond.It's also incredibly exclusive.Family and inner circle only.Wanna be my date? The maple-tapping's something Jason and I have done together since we could walk.It was our extra-special thing. But I...I can't face it alone.If you came,as my escort,I think I could get through it."
Archie says to Cheryl "Cheryl,I would love to help,but I have a girlfriend.Maybe invite Kevin? Or Reggie?"
Cheryl says to Archie (Upset) "You don't get it,do you? I don't want Kevin or Reggie. I want you.You defended me to Sheriff Keller when not even my parents would.Never mind, I'm sorry I asked."
Archie says to Cheryl "Cheryl, hold on."
Cheryl storms out and Archie stands up
In a classroom
Ethel reading
Ethel says to everyone "They put me in a wooden box as I desperately opposed.But all my screaming was for naught.My mouth had been sewn closed.Curled up in bed was just a girl.
Needing Daddy's arms to hold her."
In Students Lounge
Veronica says to Ethel "Hey,Ethel.I just wanted to tell you how moved I was by your poem.It felt like you were tapping into something pretty dark,
but also pretty real.And I don't want to overstep...But is everything all right,Ethel?"
Ethel says to Veronica "Things at home aren't great.My mom and dad are fighting,but they won't tell me about what.It's like this really bad thing is happening and there's nothing that I can do to stop it." Veronica says to Ethel "Like you're trapped in a slow-motion car crash.Yeah,I know the feeling.Listen,Ethel.It sounds like you need some cheering up.Which happens to be a Veronica Lodge specialty.So...If you're free tomorrow,come over for lunch and pampering. Kevin will be there."
Kevin laying chair and Kevin Keller
Veronica says to Ethel "Yeah,come on,it'll be fun. Just please say yes." Ethel says to Veronica "All right,sure." Veronica says to Ethel "Yeah?"
Ethel says to Veronica "Yeah."
Veronica says to Ethel "Great, I'll see you tomorrow."
In School Hallway
Kevin says to Veronica "So...What was that about?"
Veronica says to Kevin "Ethel's poem was a cry for help if I ever heard one,the likes of which I vowed never to ignore,not after..."
Kevin says to veronica "Uh-oh. Do we need to sit down?"
Veronica says to Kevin "Okay,so,last year at Spence,my best friend Katy and I kind of terrorised this girl,Paige.One time,we made her drink gutter water."
Kevin says to Veronica "Ew! Why?" Veronica says to Kevin "Because she was there.Because she was a misfit and we were class-A brutal bitches.Anyway,by December,Paige couldn't take it anymore..."
Kevin says to Veronica "Oh,my God,did you drive her to suicide?" Veronica says to Kevin "What? No.But she did transfer schools.And went into therapy."
Kevin says to Veronica "So now?"
Veronica says to Kevin "If I can make Ethel Muggs life a little better,even for one afternoon, I'm going to do it."
Archie drinking water from the water fountain and Penelope walks over to Archie
Penelope says to Archie "Archibald.I was going to get Principal Weatherbee to summon you."
Archie says to Penelope "Hey,Mrs. Blossom."
Penelope says to Archie "Have a moment to chat? About Cheryl.I believe she invited you to our tree-tapping ceremony?"
Archie says to Penelope "Yeah.She did and like I told her,I don't feel comfortable going."
Penelope says to Archie "Cheryl tells me you have a keen interest in music.Is that true? Did she tell you her Great-Uncle Harrison sits on the board of the Brandenburg Music Academy? They have an excellent summer program,I hear."
Archie says to Penelope "It's amazing,crazy hard to get into." Penelope says to Archie "Surely not for a talent like you.And especially not if I put in a word on your behalf."
Archie says to Penelope "Mrs. Blossom..."
Penelope says to Archie "At Jason's memorial,
you brought me his football jersey."
Flashback
In Thornhill,Church
Archie says to Penelope "So sorry for your loss, Mrs. Blossom.I thought you might want to have this."
In School Hallway
Penelope says to Archie "That was an act of kindness on a day of despair.You're good and decent,Archibald,unlike most people in this town."
Archie says to Penelope "Mrs. Blossom,I don't know what to say.Say you'll reconsider escorting my daughter to the tapping.It's just an afternoon.And it would mean the world to my Cheryl."
Archie says to Penelope "I mean,yeah.I guess I could talk to Valerie."
Penelope says to Archie "I swear,Archibald,when the light hits you just right...I'll tell Cheryl the good news.And I'll call Great-Uncle Harrison."
In Students Lounge
Archie eating a big bag of cheese and onion crisps
Veronica says to Jughead "Just in time,we're celebrating."
KEVIN says to Jughead "Archie was just telling us how he's going to some super-exclusive music program this summer."
Archie says to the gang "Maybe.If it happens, though,it would be huge for me."
Jughead says to Archie "Do you have to audition for it?"
Archie says to the gang "Well,not exactly. Mrs. Blossom came by earlier and said she'd put a good word in for me."
Kevin says to Archie "Amazing."
Veronica says to Archie "Terrifying."
Jughead says to Archie Uh-huh.What's she getting out of it?" Archie says to the gang "I told her I'd take Cheryl to their family's tree-tapping thing.I already talked to Valerie and she's cool with it." Jughead says to Archie "Cool with you being a gigolo now?"
Archie says to Jughead "I'm doing someone a favour for my music,Jughead. I need to make connections outside of Riverdale."
Veronica says to Archie "That's the way of the world.It's all about connections.But Jughead's right.These kinds of favors always come with a price tag."
Veronica says to Betty "Betty,back me up here."
Betty says to Archie "I think it's a great idea."
Archie says to Betty "Thank you, Betty."
Betty says to Archie "Yeah and while you're there, would you talk to Polly for me? I just want to make sure she's okay."
Archie says to Betty "Definitely."
Betty says to Archie "Thank you."
Archie says to Veronica "And don't worry,Ronnie, I can take care of myself."
Veronica says to Archie "Famous last words, Archiekins."
