Junior year.

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Jessica was excited for prom but a little sad because she wished her parents would witness this. The week before Fred drove Jess,  Archie and Jug and their friends to NY for early prom photos knowing how important this was for Jessica.

They made it to the cemetery and Jessica was smiling seeing their headstones.

"Momma Daddy! I wanted to prom photos with you both and I brought some friends to join us."

She pose in her gown feeling their presence. She motions Archie to come over.

"Archie, this is your Godparents! I know your parents chat about them a ton."

Archie felt something as he stroke their headstones as if he remembered a moment with them growing up and chokes up wishing they could see him now as he finally understands his father when he said Archie, Matt was your Godfather. Jess's mother was your godmother.

"Hi Mom Hi Dad. Isn't Jess, pretty? You would be so proud of your little girl."

Mary and Fred comfort him assuring their son that they would be so proud of their Godson today.

Jessica hugged him.

"It ok. I'm happy that you are finally here to see them-you were 5 then when you last saw them and so it means a lot to me that you took the time. They loved you, Archie. "

Archie was touched by Jessica's strength throughout today. 

Then he motions Veronica over.

"This is my girlfriend, Veronica Lodge."

Jessica was so proud watching Archie introduce her to them and in the sky was heart shape clouds.

Archie said.

"Glad you both love her."

Jess motions Jughead over.

Even though they were visiting a cemetery, Jug was nervous as a typical boyfriend would be with meeting her parents as it a big deal. Jessica introduces the love of her life.

"Jug this is my parents, Matt and Emily! Mom... dad... this is my boyfriend, Jughead Jones."

Jug teared up just amazed by Jessica's strength. FP teared up along with Fred Mary, Hermione, Alice, Hiram, Penelope and Sierra.

Jessica said.

"I think they approved you, Babe."

Jughead said.

"What you mean?"

Archie looked up, in the sky there was a big rainbow.

"look up."

Jughead smiled as Jessica said tearing up a little.

"Thank you both so much I knew ya'll would approve. I needed that sign and comfort as Dad is so paticular in finding the right guy for me since I was born. "

So they pose for photos.


The actual prom was amazing and so the senior honors the class of 1993. The class of 1993 announced.

"We will honor the next class for next year the class of 1994."

The photo came up showing FP, Glady along with Fred, Mary, Hermione, Alice, Hiram, Penelope, Emily, Matt and Sierra. The graduating class were up in front of the gymnasium and then the students realized Matt and Emily were missing. The staff that enrolled Jess Mrs. Murphy spoke.

"As you can see two graduate aren't with us today but we have a piece of them through our very own:  Jessica Martin Andrews."

Everyone applaud as Jessica smile.

Mrs. Murphy paused and took a breath.

"I remember enrolling Jessica to Riverdale High and seeing her last name I did ask her. Are you related to Matthew Martin and Emily Johnson? Jessica admit she is and said I'm their daughter. I asked about her parents and she admitted that they had passed away especially at the time that Matt just passed away."

Jess teared up reflecting the moment she had to break the news of her parents especially her father Archie consoled her.

Mrs. Murphy  wipes her tears and continue.

"I wheeled her to the hall of our graduating class and showed her the graduating senior photos and pointed out her parents. I remember saying.

There they are: Matt and Emily! Jessica did smile and said to me quoting.

"I hope to honor their legacy during my time here and the photo they look awesome this class!"

Jessica smile and laugh as she reflected her enrollment.

Then Mrs. Murphy said as she watch the former graduating class teared up as they missed Matt and Emily sincerely.

"Jessica darling, you have made your mark here at Riverdale we the staff at Riverdale High noticed and see how you truly cherish your parents legacy in your own way. Your parents are looking over you proudly! It my honor to ask will you please step up to represent your parents?"

Everyone applaud as Jessica wheeled up to hug Mrs. Murphy for her introduction as she received a plaque and then wheeled and sat between Mary and Fred. Fred kisses Jessica's forehead.

"I'm so proud of you, Baby."

Jessica said.

"Thank you, Daddy! But I'm proud of you and mom. Most importantly I am honored to represent my parents beside you both."

All of the class of 94 embraced Jess during photos. Each members of the class spoke of their time in Riverdale and added memories of Jess's parents especially when they met, fell in love, fought against Emily ex and had Jessica when they were 16 and 17. Showing a photo of Jess at their graduation sitting between Fred, Mary and her parents.

Sierra said.

"Jess you were literally born with Riverdale pride from your parents and I see it. I see how you had to deal with the exact issues your mother has with your ex and Jughead's has your back like your father did with your mother."

Sierra teared up saying to Jess.

"Your parents truly love each other and I am glad Jughead has you. You two are your own version of Jess's parents literally."

Jughead teared up. He was not expecting the compliment like that.

After everyone spoke Jess was last.

"Oh my goodness I want to thank the class of 1993 for chosen this particular and special class of 94. Especially to honor my parent's graduating class. I know for sure they are beaming and celebrating in heaven. I want to thank Mrs. Murphy for that beautiful introduction and I am just honored to take their spot and accept this honor for my parents. To the beautiful class of 94, I felt the love that each of you have for my parents in your beautiful speeches. My dad has shared with me of stories that were special to him especially his favorite was when I was born and how you all embraced me."

She paused.

"I know Riverdale High literally flow through my veins and when my Dad passed, I vowed to enroll to this school to create my own memories but I had fears that I would be forever known for my parents history but with the help from my family and friends, I was able to make it my own and honor their legacy."

Everyone stood up and applauded. Jess ended with.

" AS MY Dad Says  once at his junior prom. "LET DANCE IT PROM TIME!!!!!!"

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