{UNFINISHED}We Won't Give Up//J.J.||Riverdale[sequel to The Diner]

Chapter 32

*Your POV*
FP comes out with two officers behind him. When his eyes meet Jughead's, he's relieved. The gate opens, and they hug each other. "Hey, Jughead," he says, in the hug. After a little bit, they pull away. "Betty, [Y/N]." He greets both of us.

"Hi, Mr. Jones," Betty says. We all walk over to Alice's car. Jughead puts his arm around me and I smile.

"Is it true what they say about released prisoners?" Alice asks, leaning against the car.

FP puts his hands up, "What do they say?"

"That they're 'sexually frustrated?'"

I give her an 'okay then' look, then look up and over.

"Mom!" Betty says.

"Wow," Jug scoffs and laughs. Betty, FP, and Alice all get into her car, while Jughead and I get into mine. I sigh in relief and follow them to Pop's.

"Alice is an interesting character," I say.

He laughs, "I guess."

I look over at him, "You happy?" I smile.

He smiles, "Yes." We arrive at the diner and sit in a booth. Pop comes over and takes everyone's order. I'm sitting next to Jughead and his dad, with Betty and Alice across from us. A couple minutes later, Pop comes back with our drinks.

"So," Alice starts, "the Black Hood is targetting sinners," that makes Betty look at her, "so I'd watch my back if I were you, FP."

"Mom," Betty says.

"Especially once you re-join that gang of, hoodlums." Betty closes her eyes, annoyed.

"The Serpents aren't a gang of hoodlums-" Jughead starts.

"-I'm not going back to the Serpents, Alice," FP interrupts. Alice raises an eyebrow. Jughead looks over at him, confused. "Thought about it when I was in Shankshaw, and I'm done with the Serpent life. It's gonna be one last ride for my boy and me," he pats Jughead on the back. He looks back at her, "It's too much of a slippery slope for me." He takes a bite of his food.

"The Serpents need you, Dad-"

"-Jughead needs you, Mr. Jones," Betty interrupts.

"And what pray tell will you be doing with all of your extra time, FP?" Alice asks.

"Working. Warden Cooper," he snaps. "I saw a 'Help Wanted' sign in the window. Thought I'd ask Pop for a job."

"We could use the extra work," I add.

"Well let's just hope that your plans don't come crashing down once you start drinking, again."

"Actually, I'm in AA," he brings his mug closer to his face, "Started in jail, and I don't plan on stopping," he sips his coffee.

"Hmm."

There's a little bit of awkward silence before I say, "So, FP when do you think you'll start working?"

He shrugs, "Whenever I can. Want to make money, start a normal life." I nod and sip my milkshake. My phone dings and I check it.

Veronica🖤💞:
We're gonna go meet up with Keller and ask him about this case. Come with us?

To Veronica🖤💞:
Sure, on my way.

I put my phone in my pocket and stand up. "Well, I have to go. It was nice seeing you, Mr. Jones." He nods and I walk out. I get into my car and drive to the station. I park next to Archie's car and get out. Veronica and Archie are already inside, talking with someone at the front desk. I walk up to them and tap on Veronica's shoulder. She turns her head to me and then steps to her right, letting me into the conversation.