*Jughead's POV*
We'd been at the bar for about an hour and I was sat down with the main serpents going over things that needed to be addressed. We pushed the tables together to create one big one so me and Betty could address everyone. Toni, Fangs, Sweet Pea, Cheryl, Archie and a couple of other serpents were sat at the table with us. Veronica was sat near us whilst looking after Juliet.
Throughout the meeting so far, I'd noticed that Betty had been really quiet. She hadn't said much; just nodded with what people were saying. "I'm just going to the bathroom." She got up from her chair and headed towards the bathroom. Everyone was talking so I got up and went over to Veronica. "Hey, what's up with Betty?" "I haven't noticed anything, why?" I sighed. "She's been really quiet since we got here." I lent down and kissed Juliet's forehead whilst she was sleeping. I went to sit in my chair and spoke to the serpents. A few minutes had passed so I motioned for V to check if Betty was ok. I took Juliet in my arms and sat back down at the table. As much as I wanted to go to Betty, I thought her and Veronica need some time together.
*Veronica's POV*
I pushed the bathroom door open and searched every stall. Betty was nowhere to be seen. As I turned to go out of the room, Betty was slouched against the wall; head in hands. I heard her sobbing and instantly rushed to her side. I pulled her close to me. "Betty, it's V." She kept crying. I stroked her hair. "Betty, what's going on?" She lifted her head and her face was red from where her tears fell. "I..." She choked on her breath. "There's just this feeling inside me, and I know it sounds stupid but it's like...I'm scared to go out in public. I mean this place usually makes me feel at home but today I just feel so low and unsafe." "Betty, that's your anxiety. It's gonna make you feel like that, and I know how hard it is, but you just need to do things gradually. Start by just going to the store for 10 minutes or a walk down the road." "Yeah I guess your right." We sat in silence for a few moments before a sad look washed over her face. "How am I supposed to be a good mother when I'm scared to go out in public, I can't believe I'm doing this to my baby." I put my hands on hers. "Hey. Your just going through some tough things right now, Juliet is still so young and so much ahead of her. Well get you through this Betty, I promise." "Thanks V, love you." "Love you too Betty." I kissed her forehead and got up from the floor. "I'm just gonna speak to Jughead." I left the bathroom.
*Jughead's POV*
Veronica can out of the bathroom without Betty. I panicked. She came over and told everyone to go grab a drink. They all left the table and Veronica lowered her voice. "Betty has had a panic attack and says she feels scared to be out in public. She wouldn't stop crying." I choked on my breath to try and stop the tears. It tore my head apart when I saw her like this. I pulled Juliet to my chest and got up from the seat. I shouted over to everyone at the bar. "Guys, I'm gonna have to head home with Betty but remember that we have the annual serpent party on Saturday so make sure your all here at 5." They all shouted random responses back as I walked off into the bathroom. Betty was stood in front of the sink and wiped her face. "Hey baby." Her head spun round as she saw my reflection and she ran straight into my arms. She hugged the one side of me as Juliet was in my other arm. I kissed her hair. "Wanna go home?" "What about the meeting?" "Betty, your the most important thing to me and if that means that we are gonna leave this meeting to help you, then that's what I'm gonna do." "Thank you." She moved her head up and kissed me. After she pulled away, I went to hand Juliet to her but she winced. "Not a good idea." "What? Betty your her mother and she loves you so much. You make each other so happy." She smiled weakly and took Juliet out of my arms. She kissed her cheek and held her tightly to her chest. One hand was supporting her head and the other supporting her body. Their heads were so close together; it made my heart melt. We walked out the back door of the bar and into the car.
