1 00:00:03,046 --> 00:00:04,221 [Jughead] The first thing that happened after the wedding, 2 00:00:04,265 --> 00:00:06,528 is the living buried their dead. 3 00:00:06,571 --> 00:00:09,661 Among the firstborns who'd perished as a result of Percival's attack, 4 00:00:09,705 --> 00:00:13,056 Archie, Toni, Fangs, Dagwood, Nana Rose, and me, 5 00:00:13,100 --> 00:00:14,101 your humble narrator. 6 00:00:15,102 --> 00:00:16,320 So sorry to intrude. 7 00:00:16,364 --> 00:00:19,149 We've, um, we've come to pay our respects. 8 00:00:19,193 --> 00:00:23,893 You... you did this. You killed my Nana... 9 00:00:25,068 --> 00:00:26,678 and my T.T. 10 00:00:26,722 --> 00:00:30,900 How could you? How could you do this? Anthony was a baby. 11 00:00:30,943 --> 00:00:32,075 Calm yourselves. 12 00:00:32,119 --> 00:00:35,252 We'll leave. Leave you to your grief. 13 00:00:37,950 --> 00:00:39,256 [narrator] I'll let you in on a secret. 14 00:00:39,300 --> 00:00:41,693 We weren't quite yet worm food. 15 00:00:41,737 --> 00:00:46,698 This funeral, a misdirect, to lull Percival into a false sense of security. 16 00:00:46,742 --> 00:00:51,225 Oh, we were dead, but our bodies were currently in Dr. Curdle's deep freeze, 17 00:00:51,268 --> 00:00:53,227 preserved and not yet decomposing. 18 00:00:54,663 --> 00:00:56,230 -[baby crying] -The plan was simple. 19 00:00:56,273 --> 00:00:57,883 Convince Percival we were six feet under 20 00:00:57,927 --> 00:01:00,886 while our surviving loved ones mourned our passing, 21 00:01:00,930 --> 00:01:04,194 when in fact, they were biding their time until we could be resurrected. 22 00:01:05,978 --> 00:01:08,242 [tv reporter] Reports are still coming in, 23 00:01:08,285 --> 00:01:10,200 but authorities believe, there was an altercation 24 00:01:10,244 --> 00:01:13,334 between rival gangs, The Serpents and the Ghoulies, 25 00:01:13,377 --> 00:01:15,205 that has resulted in multiple deaths 26 00:01:15,249 --> 00:01:16,902 at the Whyte Wyrm biker bar. 27 00:01:16,946 --> 00:01:19,122 Names of the deceased have not yet been released, 28 00:01:19,166 --> 00:01:20,645 but local authorities are warning-- 29 00:01:22,343 --> 00:01:24,345 Nice cover story, Mom. 30 00:01:24,388 --> 00:01:28,392 You know, maybe that's why Percival didn't kill every firstborn in town, 31 00:01:28,436 --> 00:01:30,046 because it would be much harder 32 00:01:30,090 --> 00:01:32,744 to explain away hundreds, if not thousands of deaths. 33 00:01:32,788 --> 00:01:34,616 -That's a good point. -When is she coming? 34 00:01:34,659 --> 00:01:37,488 -Sabrina-- What was her last name again? -Spellman. 35 00:01:38,446 --> 00:01:40,317 She'll be here soon, right? 36 00:01:40,361 --> 00:01:42,189 As soon as she can be. 37 00:01:42,232 --> 00:01:45,366 Sabrina is the definition of a multi-tasking witch. 38 00:01:45,409 --> 00:01:49,283 Cheerleader by day, Queen of hell by night, was her tagline for a while. 39 00:01:49,326 --> 00:01:53,156 But you said, we only have three days to bring them back? 40 00:01:53,200 --> 00:01:54,810 And we've got like, 12 hours left. 41 00:01:54,853 --> 00:01:56,290 It's true. 42 00:01:56,333 --> 00:01:59,380 There are different kinds of resurrection rituals. 43 00:01:59,423 --> 00:02:02,948 The one we are attempting must be performed within three days of a person's... 44 00:02:03,340 --> 00:02:04,733 expiration. 45 00:02:04,776 --> 00:02:07,344 Otherwise, the body becomes too corrupt to reanimate 46 00:02:07,388 --> 00:02:10,434 and the death becomes permanent. 47 00:02:10,478 --> 00:02:13,698 At least it doesn't seem like Percival suspects what we're up to. 48 00:02:13,742 --> 00:02:17,311 And he doesn't know that baby Anthony survived his last plague. 49 00:02:17,354 --> 00:02:19,791 That gives us a tiny window to bring everyone back 50 00:02:19,835 --> 00:02:21,184 in time for the final battle. 51 00:02:21,228 --> 00:02:23,099 Why did baby Anthony survive? 52 00:02:23,143 --> 00:02:25,188 Wouldn't he have been Percival's main target? 53 00:02:25,232 --> 00:02:27,147 You were a firstborn, too, though, Kev? 54 00:02:29,061 --> 00:02:31,107 [Kevin] I think I know why I'm alive, Betty, 55 00:02:31,151 --> 00:02:34,371 because Percival wants to punish me for betraying him. 56 00:02:34,415 --> 00:02:38,288 What punishment is worse than death by a biblical plague? 57 00:02:38,332 --> 00:02:41,770 You don't know him like I do. Which is why I'm leaving. 58 00:02:41,813 --> 00:02:43,685 I mean, even the fact that I'm here right now at Thornhill 59 00:02:43,728 --> 00:02:45,295 is probably putting you guys in danger. 60 00:02:45,339 --> 00:02:46,383 Where will you go? 61 00:02:46,427 --> 00:02:47,950 New York. Moose is already there. 62 00:02:49,734 --> 00:02:51,432 I'm sorry, Betty. 63 00:02:51,475 --> 00:02:53,260 I understand. Everyone else will too. 64 00:02:54,435 --> 00:02:55,392 [Kevin sighs] 65 00:03:00,745 --> 00:03:03,008 The Daggers of Megiddo. 66 00:03:03,052 --> 00:03:04,445 Well done, Reggie. 67 00:03:04,488 --> 00:03:07,099 Like so many of the items in my collection, 68 00:03:07,143 --> 00:03:09,667 these blades contain immense, arcane power. 69 00:03:11,147 --> 00:03:12,496 Now, did you enjoy your trip to Rome? 70 00:03:12,540 --> 00:03:14,281 Everything, except for the part 71 00:03:14,324 --> 00:03:16,674 when I got home and a bunch of my high school friends were dead. 72 00:03:16,718 --> 00:03:19,634 Yeah, so unfortunate how that all happened. 73 00:03:19,677 --> 00:03:23,464 But look, there's a silver lining to all this tragedy. 74 00:03:23,507 --> 00:03:26,118 Now that Veronica has been so grief-stricken 75 00:03:26,162 --> 00:03:28,033 and absent from the casino of late, 76 00:03:28,077 --> 00:03:31,123 I took the liberty of calling an emergency board meeting 77 00:03:31,167 --> 00:03:37,129 and suggested that you be installed as CEO, effective immediately. 78 00:03:37,173 --> 00:03:38,435 Congratulations, Reg. 79 00:03:38,479 --> 00:03:40,176 Babylonium now belongs to you 80 00:03:41,308 --> 00:03:42,222 and you alone. 81 00:03:43,527 --> 00:03:45,486 [Betty] That was Mrs. Andrews. 82 00:03:45,529 --> 00:03:47,270 She had a bad feeling about Archie, 83 00:03:47,314 --> 00:03:50,882 so she keeps calling him and he's not calling her back. 84 00:03:50,926 --> 00:03:52,884 -Obviously. -Good God. 85 00:03:52,928 --> 00:03:54,930 What are we gonna tell her happened to Archie, 86 00:03:54,973 --> 00:03:58,673 -if this crazy plan of ours doesn't work? -It has to work. 87 00:03:58,716 --> 00:04:00,892 There's no other option. 88 00:04:00,936 --> 00:04:04,548 Guys, where do we think they are? 89 00:04:04,592 --> 00:04:08,291 Archie and the others. I mean their souls? 90 00:04:09,858 --> 00:04:11,860 In some kind of afterlife? 91 00:04:11,903 --> 00:04:16,430 Sabrina once described it simply as the "Sweet Hereafter." 92 00:04:17,605 --> 00:04:19,041 [jazz music playing] 93 00:04:19,084 --> 00:04:21,783 Kids, is there something you want to tell your dad? 94 00:04:23,480 --> 00:04:25,177 We got our report cards today. 95 00:04:25,221 --> 00:04:26,657 Ah-huh. 96 00:04:26,701 --> 00:04:28,268 Let me guess, straight A's? 97 00:04:28,311 --> 00:04:29,356 Yep. 98 00:04:29,399 --> 00:04:31,183 We're very proud of you, little Polly. 99 00:04:31,227 --> 00:04:32,489 What about you, big guy? 100 00:04:32,533 --> 00:04:36,101 Little Fred got A's in gym and music, 101 00:04:36,145 --> 00:04:38,539 but cats and dogs in everything else. 102 00:04:38,582 --> 00:04:41,281 That's okay. You know, your old man 103 00:04:41,324 --> 00:04:43,413 wasn't the greatest student either. 104 00:04:43,457 --> 00:04:45,415 That doesn't mean we're not still proud of you. 105 00:04:45,459 --> 00:04:46,547 Okay, you'll find your way. 106 00:04:46,590 --> 00:04:47,417 Thanks, Pop. 107 00:04:48,853 --> 00:04:49,898 [dog barking] 108 00:04:50,594 --> 00:04:52,204 Hey, Vegas... 109 00:04:52,248 --> 00:04:53,467 [chuckling] 110 00:04:53,510 --> 00:04:54,598 Good boy. 111 00:04:54,642 --> 00:04:57,819 ♪ Gambler's lucky streak 112 00:04:57,862 --> 00:05:02,519 ♪ When we're out together Dancing cheek to cheek ♪ 113 00:05:04,129 --> 00:05:07,089 ♪ Oh, I love to climb A mountain ♪ 114 00:05:07,132 --> 00:05:10,179 ♪ And to reach The highest peak ♪ 115 00:05:10,222 --> 00:05:13,487 ♪ But it doesn't thrill me Half as much ♪ 116 00:05:13,530 --> 00:05:16,228 ♪ As dancing cheek to cheek 117 00:05:16,272 --> 00:05:19,144 ♪ Oh, I love To go out fishing ♪ 118 00:05:19,188 --> 00:05:22,104 ♪ In a river or a creek 119 00:05:22,147 --> 00:05:25,237 ♪ But I don't enjoy it Half as much... ♪ 120 00:05:25,281 --> 00:05:27,109 That's it then, 121 00:05:27,152 --> 00:05:29,329 the Serpents and the Ghoulies have finally signed a peace treaty. 122 00:05:30,721 --> 00:05:33,594 As of this moment, we are no longer at war. 123 00:05:33,637 --> 00:05:35,335 [all cheering] 124 00:05:38,947 --> 00:05:43,560 Here's to a better, brighter, more unified, Riverdale. 125 00:05:43,604 --> 00:05:45,127 For everyone. 126 00:05:45,170 --> 00:05:48,609 Including our son Anthony. 127 00:05:48,652 --> 00:05:49,827 And for my Timmy as well. 128 00:05:51,307 --> 00:05:52,352 [all cheering] 129 00:05:59,446 --> 00:06:00,664 [intense music playing] 130 00:06:03,450 --> 00:06:04,451 [exhales] 131 00:06:10,935 --> 00:06:13,155 Are you going somewhere, Son? 132 00:06:13,198 --> 00:06:15,723 You need to come with us. Percival has a couple of questions 133 00:06:15,766 --> 00:06:16,854 he'd like to ask you. 134 00:06:18,682 --> 00:06:19,857 Come on now. 135 00:06:22,686 --> 00:06:24,732 Dad, what are you up to? 136 00:06:24,775 --> 00:06:26,908 Well, why don't I send you a car, 137 00:06:26,951 --> 00:06:30,520 you come to the casino and roll some dice with the Babylonium's 138 00:06:30,564 --> 00:06:32,392 newly ensconced CEO. 139 00:06:34,655 --> 00:06:36,004 [doorbell rings] 140 00:06:37,397 --> 00:06:38,702 [door opens] 141 00:06:41,226 --> 00:06:42,837 You must be Sabrina Spellman. 142 00:06:42,880 --> 00:06:43,925 I'm Cheryl Blossom. 143 00:06:43,968 --> 00:06:45,666 Come in. We've been waiting for you. 144 00:06:45,709 --> 00:06:47,145 Sorry it took me a minute. 145 00:06:47,189 --> 00:06:48,538 Lots of turbulence in the realms. 146 00:06:48,582 --> 00:06:50,410 But, I'm here now. 147 00:06:51,628 --> 00:06:52,629 What can I do to help? 148 00:06:55,327 --> 00:06:56,372 [exhales sharply] 149 00:07:03,727 --> 00:07:04,815 It's lovely to meet you all. 150 00:07:04,859 --> 00:07:07,775 Even under such dire circumstances. 151 00:07:07,818 --> 00:07:11,343 Sabrina is a fellow witch who specializes in death magic. 152 00:07:11,387 --> 00:07:14,608 It's true. After I passed away a few years ago, 153 00:07:14,651 --> 00:07:17,219 my boyfriend, Nick Scratch, sacrificed himself, 154 00:07:17,262 --> 00:07:20,222 to bring me back from the dead as a way to rebalance the scales. 155 00:07:20,265 --> 00:07:23,486 Ironically, that experience, being resurrected, 156 00:07:23,530 --> 00:07:26,271 is what made me decide to specialize in necromancy. 157 00:07:27,316 --> 00:07:28,448 What happened to Nick? 158 00:07:29,753 --> 00:07:30,667 He had to stay behind... 159 00:07:31,407 --> 00:07:33,017 in the "Sweet Hereafter," 160 00:07:33,061 --> 00:07:34,845 which, based on what Heather told me 161 00:07:34,889 --> 00:07:36,673 is where your significant others are. 162 00:07:36,717 --> 00:07:38,327 -Am I right? -More or less. 163 00:07:38,370 --> 00:07:40,068 And they've been dead two plus days? 164 00:07:40,111 --> 00:07:41,896 Yes, and counting. 165 00:07:42,940 --> 00:07:46,161 Okay, so, we'll need to move fast. 166 00:07:46,204 --> 00:07:50,208 First, we'll need a coven of at least six witches to perform the resurrection. 167 00:07:51,514 --> 00:07:53,473 Okay. Well, you, me and Heather, make three. 168 00:07:55,736 --> 00:07:59,914 Uh, unfortunately, Brujeria wasn't one of my majors at Barnard. 169 00:07:59,957 --> 00:08:02,569 Yeah, and I mix milkshakes, not potions. 170 00:08:02,612 --> 00:08:05,572 None of us are... We're not witches. Sorry. 171 00:08:05,615 --> 00:08:09,967 Not yet, but all powerful, disruptive women, 172 00:08:10,011 --> 00:08:13,057 have the potential to become witches. 173 00:08:13,101 --> 00:08:15,016 And you've already started manifesting powers, 174 00:08:15,059 --> 00:08:18,715 from what I'm hearing, so, let's make it official. 175 00:08:18,759 --> 00:08:19,934 [Sabrina] Step one... 176 00:08:19,977 --> 00:08:22,763 You sign your name in a book of witchcraft. 177 00:08:22,806 --> 00:08:24,329 The Maleficarumwill do nicely. 178 00:08:25,809 --> 00:08:27,507 [ominous music playing] 179 00:08:31,641 --> 00:08:34,426 [together] We pledge ourselves to the Mother, 180 00:08:34,470 --> 00:08:36,559 to share our power with one another. 181 00:08:36,603 --> 00:08:38,082 [Sabrina] Step two. 182 00:08:38,126 --> 00:08:40,432 You pledge allegiance to Hecate. 183 00:08:40,476 --> 00:08:43,653 The feminine ideals of maiden, mother, and crone. 184 00:08:43,697 --> 00:08:46,830 [all] ...Mother, to share our power with another. 185 00:08:46,874 --> 00:08:49,746 ♪ Bing, bang, I saw The whole gang ♪ 186 00:08:49,790 --> 00:08:52,532 ♪ Dancin' on My living room floor ♪ 187 00:08:52,575 --> 00:08:55,230 ♪ Yeah Flip, flop They was doin' the bop ♪ 188 00:08:55,273 --> 00:08:57,362 [Sabrina] Step three. 189 00:08:57,406 --> 00:09:00,496 We do a little dance, ideally around a bonfire in the woods, 190 00:09:00,540 --> 00:09:03,064 but an impromptu living room dance party works too. 191 00:09:03,107 --> 00:09:05,632 ♪ Miss Molly was-a Even there, too ♪ 192 00:09:05,675 --> 00:09:08,939 ♪ A-well-a, splish splash I forgot about the bath ♪ 193 00:09:08,983 --> 00:09:12,508 ♪ I went and put My dancing shoes on, yeah ♪ 194 00:09:12,552 --> 00:09:13,944 [glasses clinking] 195 00:09:13,988 --> 00:09:17,208 Welcome to the sisterhood of night, ladies. 196 00:09:17,252 --> 00:09:20,777 Now that we've all been blessed with the divine spirit of Hecate, 197 00:09:20,821 --> 00:09:23,998 I suggest we do a trial run focusing on a single resurrection. 198 00:09:24,999 --> 00:09:26,522 Where are the bodies? 199 00:09:26,566 --> 00:09:28,219 -They're at the morgue. I can take you. -Great. 200 00:09:28,263 --> 00:09:29,656 In the meantime, the rest of you witches 201 00:09:29,699 --> 00:09:31,962 will need to conjure up a portal. 202 00:09:32,006 --> 00:09:33,921 There's a passageway to the "Sweet Hereafter." 203 00:09:34,661 --> 00:09:36,010 Let's see. 204 00:09:36,053 --> 00:09:37,794 Um... Right there, is good. 205 00:09:38,621 --> 00:09:40,449 Once we've got our corpse, 206 00:09:40,492 --> 00:09:44,584 I, as a certified death walker, will cross over into the afterlife 207 00:09:44,627 --> 00:09:46,847 and coax the soul in question back into their body. 208 00:09:46,890 --> 00:09:49,023 If that works, we'll repeat the process, 209 00:09:49,066 --> 00:09:52,417 if it doesn't, we'll regroup. 210 00:09:52,461 --> 00:09:55,725 Now, do you have your own broom or do you want to ride with me? 211 00:09:55,769 --> 00:09:57,640 [rock music playing] 212 00:10:07,824 --> 00:10:09,870 [all cheering] 213 00:10:09,913 --> 00:10:11,175 You're on fire, Dad. 214 00:10:11,219 --> 00:10:12,742 [whoops, groans softly] 215 00:10:12,786 --> 00:10:14,483 Hey, you okay? 216 00:10:14,526 --> 00:10:15,702 -[clears throat] -Huh? 217 00:10:15,745 --> 00:10:17,878 Maybe we should slow down. Your heart. 218 00:10:17,921 --> 00:10:19,619 It's nothing. It's just a twitch. 219 00:10:20,707 --> 00:10:22,839 Come on, I'm hot. I can't lose tonight. 220 00:10:23,710 --> 00:10:24,754 Good. Good. I'm good... 221 00:10:27,670 --> 00:10:28,845 Let's go. 222 00:10:28,889 --> 00:10:30,673 So, we've narrowed it down to these two. 223 00:10:30,717 --> 00:10:32,022 [tense music playing] 224 00:10:33,241 --> 00:10:34,808 They're both super cute. 225 00:10:38,768 --> 00:10:40,204 But there is something about this one. 226 00:10:42,337 --> 00:10:43,468 We'll try him first. 227 00:10:43,512 --> 00:10:45,209 [eerie music playing] 228 00:10:45,253 --> 00:10:46,733 I can't promise you a happy ending... 229 00:10:48,038 --> 00:10:50,084 once I find Jughead-- 230 00:10:50,127 --> 00:10:51,825 Great name, by the way. 231 00:10:53,043 --> 00:10:56,786 I'll explain what happened, but, then it's up to him. 232 00:10:56,830 --> 00:10:59,746 -Meaning? -The dead have to want to return. 233 00:11:01,225 --> 00:11:02,574 I can't force him to come back. 234 00:11:02,618 --> 00:11:04,359 Can you just-- 235 00:11:04,402 --> 00:11:07,144 Can you tell Jughead that I miss him? 236 00:11:08,798 --> 00:11:10,974 I hear you, and you got it. 237 00:11:11,932 --> 00:11:12,933 Okay. Everyone ready? 238 00:11:21,376 --> 00:11:22,682 [chanting in Latin] 239 00:11:30,124 --> 00:11:31,734 ["Wake up little Suzy" by Everly Brothers playing] 240 00:11:31,778 --> 00:11:34,955 ♪ Wake up, little Susie Wake up ♪ 241 00:11:36,608 --> 00:11:39,176 ♪ We've both been Sound asleep ♪ 242 00:11:39,220 --> 00:11:41,918 ♪ Wake up, little Susie And weep ♪ 243 00:11:41,962 --> 00:11:44,312 ♪The movie's over It's four o'clock ♪ 244 00:11:44,355 --> 00:11:46,531 ♪ And we're in trouble deep ♪ 245 00:11:46,575 --> 00:11:49,099 ♪ Wake up, little Susie 246 00:11:49,143 --> 00:11:51,014 ♪ Wake up, little Susie 247 00:11:53,190 --> 00:11:53,974 Hey, there. 248 00:11:55,018 --> 00:11:56,803 -Can I join you? -Sure. 249 00:12:03,331 --> 00:12:04,680 You're a fan of Mad House Glads? 250 00:12:06,116 --> 00:12:08,510 Um... I'm Sabrina Spellman. 251 00:12:08,553 --> 00:12:11,992 And while I don't really have time to get into the details, 252 00:12:12,035 --> 00:12:15,212 let's just say I'm visiting from the mortal realm. 253 00:12:15,256 --> 00:12:17,040 We have some mutual friends, 254 00:12:17,084 --> 00:12:21,175 and uh, oh yeah... I'm a witch. 255 00:12:23,003 --> 00:12:26,267 You're not trying to take me back there, are you? 256 00:12:26,310 --> 00:12:30,358 Essentially, yes. Everyone misses you, especially Tabitha. 257 00:12:31,620 --> 00:12:32,882 Yeah, and I miss her, too. 258 00:12:34,536 --> 00:12:36,277 I died, you know? 259 00:12:36,320 --> 00:12:37,582 Prematurely. 260 00:12:37,626 --> 00:12:39,541 Your work on Earth isn't done. 261 00:12:39,584 --> 00:12:42,936 The final battle, which you are needed for, hasn't happened. 262 00:12:42,979 --> 00:12:45,590 So, um... What do you say? 263 00:12:45,634 --> 00:12:48,898 Wanna settle that bill and head back to the land of the living? 264 00:12:52,119 --> 00:12:54,991 I'm good, you know... 265 00:12:55,035 --> 00:12:58,125 This is like the ideal version of Riverdale. 266 00:12:58,168 --> 00:12:59,866 There's no suffering. 267 00:12:59,909 --> 00:13:04,479 Just endless burgers, and comic books, and I... I can hear again. 268 00:13:04,522 --> 00:13:08,048 I'm so much better off here, in the "Sweet Hereafter." 269 00:13:08,091 --> 00:13:10,050 -You know? -What about Tabitha? 270 00:13:10,093 --> 00:13:11,834 Well, eventually, we'll see each other again. 271 00:13:11,878 --> 00:13:13,531 And she already told me how all this ends, 272 00:13:13,575 --> 00:13:16,665 with us most likely losing to Percival and me dying again. 273 00:13:16,708 --> 00:13:17,492 And it's-- 274 00:13:18,928 --> 00:13:20,060 What's the point? 275 00:13:20,103 --> 00:13:23,890 The point... is hope. 276 00:13:24,281 --> 00:13:25,065 Hm. 277 00:13:26,022 --> 00:13:27,676 [hesitates, exhales] 278 00:13:27,719 --> 00:13:29,765 What can I do or say to convince you? 279 00:13:30,897 --> 00:13:31,680 Nothing. 280 00:13:34,857 --> 00:13:36,032 But tell Tabitha, that I think about her... 281 00:13:37,729 --> 00:13:41,211 a lot... and I do hope to see her soon. 282 00:13:42,038 --> 00:13:42,822 Not too soon though. 283 00:13:43,735 --> 00:13:44,519 Okay. 284 00:13:45,085 --> 00:13:45,868 Okay. 285 00:13:48,436 --> 00:13:52,005 Um... actually... 286 00:13:52,048 --> 00:13:54,877 -[Jughead inhales] -Can I talk to you about something else? 287 00:13:56,226 --> 00:13:58,838 And maybe... ask a favor. 288 00:14:00,100 --> 00:14:01,405 [metal door slams opens] 289 00:14:03,755 --> 00:14:06,367 You know, I was afraid you were weak, Kevin. 290 00:14:06,410 --> 00:14:09,936 And, uh, well, sadly, you've proved me right. 291 00:14:09,979 --> 00:14:15,376 [echoing] Now, you're going to tell me exactly what shenanigans, 292 00:14:15,419 --> 00:14:17,944 your friends have been up to at Thornhill. 293 00:14:18,945 --> 00:14:19,771 [Kevin's breath trembling] 294 00:14:22,078 --> 00:14:23,384 [inaudible conversation] 295 00:14:25,952 --> 00:14:29,303 Never, never. Just kill me. 296 00:14:29,346 --> 00:14:30,304 Kill me. 297 00:14:30,347 --> 00:14:31,871 You know what, piggy? 298 00:14:32,436 --> 00:14:33,611 I just might. 299 00:14:38,225 --> 00:14:39,182 [grunts] 300 00:14:40,227 --> 00:14:41,445 [ominous music playing] 301 00:14:45,145 --> 00:14:46,407 Jughead. 302 00:14:46,450 --> 00:14:50,106 Oh my God, Jughead. I missed you so, so much. 303 00:14:51,020 --> 00:14:52,021 Thank God you're back. 304 00:14:54,806 --> 00:14:55,590 What is it? 305 00:14:56,939 --> 00:14:58,158 What's wrong? 306 00:14:58,201 --> 00:14:58,985 I'm not Jughead. 307 00:15:00,421 --> 00:15:02,902 What? Then who are you? 308 00:15:05,034 --> 00:15:08,081 Everyone, this is my boyfriend. 309 00:15:09,169 --> 00:15:10,300 Nick Scratch. 310 00:15:10,344 --> 00:15:12,085 [suspenseful music playing] 311 00:15:17,090 --> 00:15:21,050 So, wait, wait, wait. Your boyfriend's soul is in my boyfriend's body. 312 00:15:21,094 --> 00:15:22,138 Mm-hm. 313 00:15:23,531 --> 00:15:24,575 I'm Nick Scratch. 314 00:15:25,185 --> 00:15:26,360 What's up, ladies? 315 00:15:26,403 --> 00:15:28,231 Yeah, that's definitely not Jughead. 316 00:15:28,275 --> 00:15:30,146 So then where is my boyfriend, then? 317 00:15:31,321 --> 00:15:33,149 I asked if he wanted to come back, 318 00:15:33,193 --> 00:15:35,760 and he politely declined. 319 00:15:37,937 --> 00:15:40,287 It makes sense, though, doesn't it? 320 00:15:40,330 --> 00:15:41,766 I mean, think about it. 321 00:15:41,810 --> 00:15:43,812 Who wants to leave Heaven? 322 00:15:43,855 --> 00:15:46,162 So then, instead you stole his body? 323 00:15:46,206 --> 00:15:50,514 I borrowed it with Jughead's consent to... 324 00:15:50,558 --> 00:15:52,777 spend a little more time with my Nick. 325 00:15:52,821 --> 00:15:55,780 But Nick is also a necromancer, 326 00:15:55,824 --> 00:15:57,130 and we're going to need his help 327 00:15:57,173 --> 00:15:59,349 for our next attempt to bring your friends back. 328 00:15:59,393 --> 00:16:01,612 Oh okay. Good. So we're not giving up. 329 00:16:01,656 --> 00:16:03,005 Absolutely not. 330 00:16:03,049 --> 00:16:06,922 So loved ones of the dearly departed... gear up. 331 00:16:07,879 --> 00:16:09,185 -Uh... -Uh... 332 00:16:09,229 --> 00:16:13,407 You want us to go into the great beyond? 333 00:16:13,450 --> 00:16:17,628 Your friends don't know me, but if you guys, the ones they love 334 00:16:17,672 --> 00:16:21,067 appeal to them emotionally, they might come back. 335 00:16:21,110 --> 00:16:23,156 Right. But we're not necromancers. 336 00:16:23,199 --> 00:16:24,940 How are we going to cross over? 337 00:16:24,984 --> 00:16:27,812 I will summon Charon, the ferryman of the dead 338 00:16:27,856 --> 00:16:29,423 in Greek mythology, to help. 339 00:16:29,466 --> 00:16:31,599 He's sort of a work friend. 340 00:16:31,642 --> 00:16:32,556 Whatever it takes. 341 00:16:34,080 --> 00:16:37,170 Good, because you're also going to have to die. 342 00:16:37,213 --> 00:16:39,824 Temporarily, just for a few minutes to cross over. 343 00:16:39,868 --> 00:16:43,480 Okay, um... I'll go for T.T., 344 00:16:43,524 --> 00:16:47,267 obviously, and Fangs, I suppose. 345 00:16:47,310 --> 00:16:49,530 -Oh, and my Nana and Dagwood. -I'll go in for Jughead. 346 00:16:49,573 --> 00:16:50,792 I'll go in for Archie. 347 00:16:56,363 --> 00:16:58,104 Um... just one sec. 348 00:16:58,147 --> 00:16:59,670 [speaking indistinctly] 349 00:16:59,714 --> 00:17:01,933 -[Sabrina whispers] Yeah. -What? 350 00:17:01,977 --> 00:17:04,545 -What is it? -Um, uh, Betty? 351 00:17:04,588 --> 00:17:08,810 I'm not sure what it is exactly, but there's something 352 00:17:08,853 --> 00:17:12,727 about your energy that we worry will keep you from crossing over. 353 00:17:12,770 --> 00:17:14,294 Has anyone put a hex on you? 354 00:17:14,337 --> 00:17:16,774 -Damned your soul? -No. 355 00:17:18,385 --> 00:17:21,779 I mean, recently I was likened to the harlot of Babylon. 356 00:17:21,823 --> 00:17:24,086 Oh, yes. Totally. Um... 357 00:17:24,130 --> 00:17:27,002 Yeah. No. The harlot wouldn't technically be allowed into Heaven. 358 00:17:27,046 --> 00:17:29,048 -[both] No. -Oh. Okay. 359 00:17:29,091 --> 00:17:30,223 Well, that figures. 360 00:17:30,266 --> 00:17:33,139 Yeah, that's it. Um... 361 00:17:33,182 --> 00:17:35,837 Anyone else here have an emotional connection to Archie 362 00:17:35,880 --> 00:17:38,013 that might be able to lead him back to the mortal realm? 363 00:17:43,192 --> 00:17:45,281 Sure. Yeah. 364 00:17:45,325 --> 00:17:48,371 Kill me temporarily so I can go visit my ex-boyfriend in Heaven. 365 00:17:49,677 --> 00:17:51,070 Why not? 366 00:17:51,113 --> 00:17:52,027 [Sabrina] Great. 367 00:17:53,246 --> 00:17:54,290 This is gonna be awesome. 368 00:17:55,248 --> 00:17:57,032 Awesome. 369 00:17:57,076 --> 00:17:59,991 -You're enjoying that new found success, Reg. -I'm not going to lie. 370 00:18:00,035 --> 00:18:01,819 It feels like it's been a long time coming. 371 00:18:02,472 --> 00:18:04,257 That's wonderful. 372 00:18:04,300 --> 00:18:08,870 I'm so glad to hear that... because I need a favor. 373 00:18:08,913 --> 00:18:13,657 I'm afraid Kevin Keller has betrayed us and must be punished accordingly. 374 00:18:13,701 --> 00:18:17,879 I'd like you to execute him as a message to all those who would oppose me. 375 00:18:17,922 --> 00:18:18,793 Are you for real? 376 00:18:21,056 --> 00:18:23,145 I've known Kevin since we were rug rats. 377 00:18:23,189 --> 00:18:25,234 Afraid it's non-negotiable, old chum. 378 00:18:25,278 --> 00:18:28,281 But look, I'm not a monster. 379 00:18:28,324 --> 00:18:30,152 You do this for me, you'll be rewarded. 380 00:18:30,196 --> 00:18:33,938 Your father can have Kevin's young, healthy heart. 381 00:18:33,982 --> 00:18:35,592 Oh yes, I know all about his health issues. 382 00:18:35,636 --> 00:18:37,159 His time is running out. 383 00:18:37,203 --> 00:18:38,204 He needs a miracle. 384 00:18:40,075 --> 00:18:41,903 Rather like the one I'm offering. 385 00:18:41,946 --> 00:18:45,515 You punish Kevin as he deserves and you save your father. 386 00:18:45,559 --> 00:18:47,909 There really is no dilemma here. 387 00:18:47,952 --> 00:18:49,432 [suspenseful music playing] 388 00:18:51,304 --> 00:18:52,566 Is this going to hurt? 389 00:18:52,609 --> 00:18:53,958 Hopefully not. 390 00:18:54,002 --> 00:18:55,917 It should feel like you're going to sleep. 391 00:18:55,960 --> 00:18:59,486 Personally, I'm excited. How many people get to say they died and came back? 392 00:19:00,356 --> 00:19:02,489 In Riverdale, a lot. 393 00:19:02,532 --> 00:19:06,493 Okay, people, let's, let's focus. Nick. 394 00:19:06,536 --> 00:19:08,059 If you'll do the honors. 395 00:19:08,103 --> 00:19:09,148 [exhaling] 396 00:19:09,974 --> 00:19:11,237 With this incantation, 397 00:19:12,455 --> 00:19:14,370 hearts will beat in moderation. 398 00:19:15,763 --> 00:19:17,330 Rest your easy minds, 399 00:19:18,200 --> 00:19:21,247 slip away from space and time. 400 00:19:21,290 --> 00:19:24,380 Offer up these silver coins to our ferryman divine. 401 00:19:27,905 --> 00:19:29,907 [eerie sound] 402 00:19:33,346 --> 00:19:38,699 Dearest Charon, hear our plea, for these souls to go with thee. 403 00:19:40,483 --> 00:19:42,920 Our offerings have been clearly set out, 404 00:19:44,226 --> 00:19:46,794 guide these souls to the "Sweet hereafter," 405 00:19:47,969 --> 00:19:48,926 or thereabout. 406 00:19:51,233 --> 00:19:52,669 [eerie music playing] 407 00:20:32,579 --> 00:20:34,363 Okay. What do we do now? 408 00:20:34,407 --> 00:20:35,799 Just hang out and wait? 409 00:20:35,843 --> 00:20:37,671 Yeah. Keep watch over their bodies, 410 00:20:37,714 --> 00:20:39,238 make sure nothing bad happens to them. 411 00:20:41,152 --> 00:20:45,592 But, in the meantime, I was hoping Nick and I could 412 00:20:45,635 --> 00:20:47,158 sneak off for a quick date. 413 00:20:48,769 --> 00:20:50,640 Um, are there any yummy places in town? 414 00:20:51,380 --> 00:20:52,338 [knock at door] 415 00:20:55,993 --> 00:20:56,994 -Ronnie. -Archie. 416 00:20:58,518 --> 00:21:00,171 Oh, God. 417 00:21:00,215 --> 00:21:02,435 I wasn't sure I'd ever see you again. 418 00:21:02,478 --> 00:21:03,827 [Archie chuckles] What are you talking about? 419 00:21:03,871 --> 00:21:05,568 -You live right down the road. -Uh... 420 00:21:05,612 --> 00:21:08,136 Archie, I'm am not that Veronica. 421 00:21:08,179 --> 00:21:11,966 I'm the Veronica from before you died. 422 00:21:13,446 --> 00:21:14,490 [eerie sound] 423 00:21:15,709 --> 00:21:17,580 The war is still happening, Archie. 424 00:21:17,624 --> 00:21:19,843 Back in the real world or the mortal plane, 425 00:21:19,887 --> 00:21:21,149 whatever you want to call it. 426 00:21:21,192 --> 00:21:22,368 And we need you, 427 00:21:22,411 --> 00:21:24,326 and everyone who died, 428 00:21:24,370 --> 00:21:26,502 to come back and help us fight. 429 00:21:26,546 --> 00:21:29,157 But Ronnie, we fought that war and we won. 430 00:21:29,200 --> 00:21:30,941 Anyway, I'm done fighting. 431 00:21:30,985 --> 00:21:32,203 I can't go back. 432 00:21:32,247 --> 00:21:34,380 My place is here with Betty and the kids. 433 00:21:34,423 --> 00:21:35,903 I hear all of that. 434 00:21:35,946 --> 00:21:39,515 But Betty, the real Betty, needs you back home, Archie. 435 00:21:39,559 --> 00:21:41,735 The life you're enjoying here, 436 00:21:41,778 --> 00:21:45,173 that's what we're all fighting for, back in the real Riverdale. 437 00:21:45,216 --> 00:21:47,871 This is the real Riverdale. 438 00:21:47,915 --> 00:21:49,743 Everything that I've ever wanted 439 00:21:49,786 --> 00:21:51,179 is all right here. 440 00:21:51,222 --> 00:21:53,355 -[door opens] -[footsteps approaching] 441 00:21:56,315 --> 00:21:58,926 Veronica. Hey, I didn't realize you'd be here. 442 00:21:58,969 --> 00:22:00,057 Do you want to stay for dinner? 443 00:22:00,580 --> 00:22:01,842 Betty. Hi. 444 00:22:01,885 --> 00:22:04,410 Uh... no, I should get going. 445 00:22:04,453 --> 00:22:06,934 I have a lot to do back home. 446 00:22:06,977 --> 00:22:09,545 -Okay. Nice to see you. -Yeah. Good to see you. 447 00:22:09,589 --> 00:22:10,807 [solemn music playing] 448 00:22:10,851 --> 00:22:12,113 [sighs] 449 00:22:14,333 --> 00:22:17,423 Archie, please... just think about it, at least. 450 00:22:19,512 --> 00:22:20,600 I know you'll do the right thing. 451 00:22:22,602 --> 00:22:25,431 Mom? Dad? I have to tell you guys something. 452 00:22:25,474 --> 00:22:27,084 Yeah, Anthony, of course. 453 00:22:27,128 --> 00:22:28,434 You know you can tell us anything. 454 00:22:28,477 --> 00:22:30,349 Okay. Well, Timmy Twyst and I... 455 00:22:31,611 --> 00:22:32,438 we're in love. 456 00:22:33,482 --> 00:22:35,658 And we... we want to get married. 457 00:22:37,138 --> 00:22:38,574 [both chuckle and exclaim] 458 00:22:38,618 --> 00:22:39,532 Unbelievable. 459 00:22:39,575 --> 00:22:42,056 -That's amazing. -Really? 460 00:22:42,099 --> 00:22:43,579 [Anthony sputters] I... 461 00:22:43,623 --> 00:22:45,581 I didn't know how you guys were gonna take the news. 462 00:22:45,625 --> 00:22:47,278 That our son's getting married? 463 00:22:47,322 --> 00:22:48,758 Anthony, we're thrilled. 464 00:22:48,802 --> 00:22:52,109 Don't pop the champagne quite yet. 465 00:22:52,153 --> 00:22:54,895 Sorry to interrupt, but might the grownups have a word? 466 00:22:56,244 --> 00:22:58,289 Okay, so let me get this straight. 467 00:22:58,333 --> 00:23:01,075 You're saying that Percival killed us at our wedding 468 00:23:01,118 --> 00:23:02,424 and that all of this is just some sort of-- 469 00:23:02,468 --> 00:23:05,122 Your version of Serpent Heaven. 470 00:23:05,166 --> 00:23:07,560 Alas, you must return to the mortal coil. 471 00:23:07,603 --> 00:23:10,345 You were untimely ripped from the bosom of life. 472 00:23:10,389 --> 00:23:12,391 Riverdale is on the precipice of an apocalypse. 473 00:23:12,434 --> 00:23:16,482 And what's worse is baby Anthony, your actual living son 474 00:23:17,221 --> 00:23:18,962 is an orphan. 475 00:23:19,006 --> 00:23:21,008 Damn it, Cheryl, you've always hated the fact that Toni chose me. 476 00:23:21,051 --> 00:23:23,053 [scoffs] 477 00:23:23,097 --> 00:23:27,928 Now you come to us with this crazy story about Anthony still being a baby? 478 00:23:27,971 --> 00:23:30,757 Cheryl, we got married, and then we went on our honeymoon 479 00:23:30,800 --> 00:23:32,149 to the Poconos. 480 00:23:32,193 --> 00:23:33,455 Nobody died at our wedding. 481 00:23:33,499 --> 00:23:34,761 I promise you both, 482 00:23:34,804 --> 00:23:37,459 I am not here to create chaos, for a change, 483 00:23:37,503 --> 00:23:40,636 but we have a rapidly shrinking opportunity to make things right. 484 00:23:42,464 --> 00:23:45,554 Toni, you are an incredible mother. 485 00:23:45,598 --> 00:23:48,427 You would never leave baby Anthony. Please? 486 00:23:48,470 --> 00:23:49,863 [chuckles softly] 487 00:23:49,906 --> 00:23:51,430 Do you really think I would lie to you about this? 488 00:23:51,473 --> 00:23:53,954 You would, though. When Polly and Jason got married, 489 00:23:53,997 --> 00:23:55,564 you tried to sabotage them, too. 490 00:23:55,608 --> 00:23:58,045 [suspenseful music playing] 491 00:23:58,088 --> 00:24:00,482 Polly and Jason are married, did you say? 492 00:24:00,526 --> 00:24:03,093 Yeah, despite your best efforts. 493 00:24:04,312 --> 00:24:06,532 Consider what I am saying, T.T. 494 00:24:06,575 --> 00:24:07,620 Listen to your mother's heart. 495 00:24:08,751 --> 00:24:09,665 You'll know it's real. 496 00:24:15,541 --> 00:24:16,716 [upbeat music playing] 497 00:24:18,935 --> 00:24:19,893 [Jughead] Here you go, sir. 498 00:24:19,936 --> 00:24:21,547 Oh, my God. 499 00:24:21,590 --> 00:24:24,288 I'm so excited. I brought my entire collection for you to sign. 500 00:24:24,332 --> 00:24:26,290 -I hope that's okay? -Yeah, of course. 501 00:24:26,334 --> 00:24:27,640 You're a big fan of Mad House Glads? 502 00:24:27,683 --> 00:24:29,555 Oh, my God, I am obsessed. 503 00:24:29,598 --> 00:24:31,600 I mean, reading your comics pretty much got me through everything. 504 00:24:31,644 --> 00:24:32,949 You know, tough days at school, 505 00:24:32,993 --> 00:24:34,647 my parents splitting up, getting dumped. 506 00:24:34,690 --> 00:24:36,866 You know, TBH, the Glads are, like, my best friends. 507 00:24:36,910 --> 00:24:38,477 Yeah, me too. 508 00:24:38,520 --> 00:24:39,826 I'm so happy to hear that. 509 00:24:39,869 --> 00:24:41,305 Uh, who should I make this out to? 510 00:24:41,349 --> 00:24:42,698 -[teen fan] Um, Fran. -[Jughead] Fran. 511 00:24:51,141 --> 00:24:53,970 So you finally made it to Heaven? 512 00:24:54,014 --> 00:24:57,670 I'm sorry, but-- I know you, don't I? 513 00:24:57,713 --> 00:24:59,541 My name is Raphael. 514 00:24:59,585 --> 00:25:02,588 Is your name... Raphael? 515 00:25:03,327 --> 00:25:04,285 Indeed it is. 516 00:25:04,807 --> 00:25:05,852 [scoffs] 517 00:25:05,895 --> 00:25:09,464 And are you my Guardian angel? 518 00:25:10,421 --> 00:25:11,553 -I am. -[sighs in relief] 519 00:25:12,598 --> 00:25:16,253 So, are you here for the signing or-- 520 00:25:16,297 --> 00:25:20,519 I'm here for Jughead, but he's having such a good time. 521 00:25:20,562 --> 00:25:23,478 I'm just going to give him a minute 522 00:25:23,522 --> 00:25:25,741 to let him finish up. 523 00:25:25,785 --> 00:25:30,441 While we're waiting, why don't I bring you up to speed on a few things? 524 00:25:30,485 --> 00:25:32,618 ["Don't forbid me" by Bert Kaempfert playing] 525 00:25:32,661 --> 00:25:36,665 ♪ Don't-a forbid me 526 00:25:36,709 --> 00:25:39,799 ♪ To hold you tight 527 00:25:40,843 --> 00:25:43,803 ♪ Darling, don't forbid me... 528 00:25:43,846 --> 00:25:47,415 Cheryl. We weren't expecting you. 529 00:25:47,458 --> 00:25:49,722 But come, sit. Have some tea. 530 00:25:50,897 --> 00:25:54,509 Polly. Jason. 531 00:25:56,729 --> 00:25:58,339 How are things? 532 00:25:58,382 --> 00:25:59,949 Never better. 533 00:25:59,993 --> 00:26:03,692 The maple business is booming, trees are swollen with sap. 534 00:26:03,736 --> 00:26:07,566 Oh, but Cheryl, none of that is even the best part. 535 00:26:07,609 --> 00:26:08,479 There's more? 536 00:26:09,437 --> 00:26:11,613 [exhales] We're pregnant again. 537 00:26:12,745 --> 00:26:13,702 Triplets, this time. 538 00:26:15,661 --> 00:26:18,359 This is all so wonderful. 539 00:26:18,402 --> 00:26:20,361 It is. Isn't it? 540 00:26:24,017 --> 00:26:26,672 Cheryl, what's wrong? 541 00:26:27,716 --> 00:26:30,719 Oh. Why are you crying, you silly goose? 542 00:26:30,763 --> 00:26:33,592 I'm just so relieved to see you thriving. 543 00:26:33,635 --> 00:26:35,855 I miss you both so much. 544 00:26:35,898 --> 00:26:37,944 But there's no reason to miss us. 545 00:26:37,987 --> 00:26:41,077 You can stay right here in Thornhill with us for as long as you want. 546 00:26:42,296 --> 00:26:43,689 If only that were true. 547 00:26:43,732 --> 00:26:45,734 [suspenseful music playing] 548 00:26:53,612 --> 00:26:54,613 [Spanish guitar music playing] 549 00:26:59,705 --> 00:27:01,663 So what's the plan, Spellman? 550 00:27:01,707 --> 00:27:02,925 Whatever do you mean? 551 00:27:02,969 --> 00:27:07,843 I mean, thanks to you, I have a viable body 552 00:27:07,887 --> 00:27:10,890 that's not squid food at the bottom of the sea of sorrows, 553 00:27:10,933 --> 00:27:15,285 and that makes me think that you are up to something. 554 00:27:15,329 --> 00:27:20,290 Well, this completely out of the blue opportunity fell into my lap, 555 00:27:20,334 --> 00:27:22,728 so, I took it, 556 00:27:22,771 --> 00:27:26,253 but now that you mention it, what if we ran away? 557 00:27:26,296 --> 00:27:27,689 Hm? 558 00:27:27,733 --> 00:27:31,737 Left Greendale. Left everything and everyone behind. 559 00:27:31,780 --> 00:27:33,608 The coven? 560 00:27:33,652 --> 00:27:35,349 Your responsibilities, your family? 561 00:27:36,785 --> 00:27:38,482 We could get one of those little cottages 562 00:27:38,526 --> 00:27:40,484 near the mountains of madness. 563 00:27:40,528 --> 00:27:42,922 'Brina, first of all, you're aunties would kill me. 564 00:27:42,965 --> 00:27:46,403 Second of all, death will come for us 565 00:27:46,447 --> 00:27:50,016 and find us, and we might both get dragged away this time... 566 00:27:51,321 --> 00:27:52,322 for good. 567 00:27:53,802 --> 00:27:54,847 We're already on borrowed time. 568 00:27:57,545 --> 00:27:59,416 You know, I still haven't forgiven you 569 00:27:59,460 --> 00:28:03,899 or my aunties for tricking me into this. 570 00:28:03,943 --> 00:28:06,685 This... this horrible, this completely... 571 00:28:07,816 --> 00:28:09,688 -untenable situation. -Hey, hey. 572 00:28:10,863 --> 00:28:14,562 Hey... the realms needed you. 573 00:28:15,258 --> 00:28:17,652 The coven needed you. 574 00:28:17,696 --> 00:28:20,742 I made my decision, and I would do it again in a heartbeat. 575 00:28:20,786 --> 00:28:21,830 Don't cry. 576 00:28:22,570 --> 00:28:24,224 Not for me. 577 00:28:24,267 --> 00:28:26,879 Hey, babe, what was that thing that you're Aunt C used to say? 578 00:28:26,922 --> 00:28:30,491 Witches... don't... cry. 579 00:28:38,107 --> 00:28:40,022 Your favorite, Dad. Surf and turf. 580 00:28:40,066 --> 00:28:40,849 You did it, Reg. 581 00:28:41,720 --> 00:28:42,503 You made it. 582 00:28:43,373 --> 00:28:44,374 [glasses clinking] 583 00:28:46,812 --> 00:28:48,291 This is how it's going to be from now on, Dad. 584 00:28:48,335 --> 00:28:50,250 You're going to get everything you've ever wanted. 585 00:28:50,293 --> 00:28:54,080 -And then some. -Let's not talk that way, Reg. We both know the truth. 586 00:28:54,123 --> 00:28:55,124 I'm sick. 587 00:28:55,168 --> 00:28:56,909 I don't have that much time left. 588 00:28:56,952 --> 00:29:00,260 No, Dad, I've got something in the works. 589 00:29:00,303 --> 00:29:02,262 A way for you to jump the line and get a new heart. 590 00:29:03,002 --> 00:29:04,743 Hm. 591 00:29:04,786 --> 00:29:06,570 Okay, Reggie, first of all, 592 00:29:06,614 --> 00:29:10,357 I would love nothing more than to spend more time with you. 593 00:29:10,400 --> 00:29:11,837 But I've been facing down the grim reaper 594 00:29:11,880 --> 00:29:14,796 for a while now, and it's made me examine my life. 595 00:29:14,840 --> 00:29:16,363 I wasn't a good father to you, 596 00:29:16,406 --> 00:29:17,799 or husband to your mother. 597 00:29:17,843 --> 00:29:19,192 And now that I'm at the end of the line, 598 00:29:19,235 --> 00:29:22,891 I want to make sure that I go out with dignity. 599 00:29:23,849 --> 00:29:25,024 If I can. 600 00:29:25,067 --> 00:29:26,895 Dad, you don't know what you're saying. 601 00:29:26,939 --> 00:29:29,245 I do. I know what's coming, and I'm ready to die... 602 00:29:30,507 --> 00:29:31,291 with honor. 603 00:29:35,382 --> 00:29:36,775 Are you sure you want to do this? 604 00:29:37,688 --> 00:29:40,387 No, but it's time. 605 00:29:41,518 --> 00:29:43,129 Psychopomps are gathering. 606 00:29:43,172 --> 00:29:44,391 [Sabrina sighs wearily] 607 00:29:46,741 --> 00:29:47,698 Them again. 608 00:29:48,961 --> 00:29:50,789 [birds chirping] 609 00:29:52,007 --> 00:29:54,009 I love you, Sabrina Spellman. 610 00:29:54,053 --> 00:29:55,576 In death and beyond. 611 00:29:55,619 --> 00:29:56,707 I love you, Nick Scratch. 612 00:29:58,884 --> 00:30:00,059 Forever and always. 613 00:30:03,671 --> 00:30:05,542 -[birds chirping] -[Nick exhales] 614 00:30:06,848 --> 00:30:08,241 [soft piano music playing] 615 00:30:17,685 --> 00:30:18,860 [sighs deeply] 616 00:30:37,270 --> 00:30:38,924 What the hell am I supposed to do? 617 00:30:41,143 --> 00:30:42,275 [Reggie's subconscious] Pull it together, Mantle. 618 00:30:44,364 --> 00:30:46,061 Who's there? 619 00:30:46,105 --> 00:30:48,324 -Who's there? -Don't you recognize your own voice? 620 00:30:51,066 --> 00:30:52,676 [eerie sound] 621 00:30:52,720 --> 00:30:54,461 [whispers] Oh please, God. No. 622 00:30:56,071 --> 00:30:57,072 Are you a ghost? 623 00:30:57,116 --> 00:30:59,074 No. Your conscience. 624 00:30:59,118 --> 00:31:00,902 You can't kill Keller. 625 00:31:00,946 --> 00:31:02,599 But you already know that, don't you? 626 00:31:04,601 --> 00:31:06,603 You don't understand, bro. 627 00:31:07,343 --> 00:31:09,128 Percival's testing me. 628 00:31:09,171 --> 00:31:10,869 It's either Keller or my dad. 629 00:31:10,912 --> 00:31:13,132 Oh my God, get your head out of your ass and use it. 630 00:31:13,175 --> 00:31:14,829 What did you do in high school 631 00:31:14,873 --> 00:31:16,875 when you didn't know the answer on a multiple-choice test? 632 00:31:16,918 --> 00:31:19,660 -What do you mean? -Don't take the test. 633 00:31:19,703 --> 00:31:23,142 Get your dad, get your pal, and blow out of town. 634 00:31:23,185 --> 00:31:25,448 Percival thinks he knows what you want. 635 00:31:25,492 --> 00:31:27,929 Money, power, respect. 636 00:31:27,973 --> 00:31:32,325 But what you really want is to be the hero and alive. 637 00:31:32,368 --> 00:31:33,630 But you've got to move fast. 638 00:31:36,068 --> 00:31:37,330 What's up, witches? 639 00:31:37,373 --> 00:31:38,897 How'd it go in the "Sweet hereafter?" 640 00:31:38,940 --> 00:31:39,985 Not well. 641 00:31:41,203 --> 00:31:43,249 The dead don't want to come back. 642 00:31:43,292 --> 00:31:46,165 Some of them were downright hostile, in fact. 643 00:31:47,035 --> 00:31:49,342 How'd it go with Jughead, Tabitha? 644 00:31:49,385 --> 00:31:51,257 Did you pull at his heartstrings? 645 00:31:51,300 --> 00:31:53,041 I couldn't bring myself to do it. 646 00:31:53,085 --> 00:31:56,088 We need them back here with us where they belong. 647 00:31:56,131 --> 00:31:57,176 Clearly they're not in their... 648 00:31:57,219 --> 00:31:58,786 right minds. 649 00:31:58,829 --> 00:32:01,484 Yeah, she's right. The time for gentle coaxing is over. 650 00:32:01,528 --> 00:32:04,096 You need to pull them back ASAP before it's too late. 651 00:32:04,139 --> 00:32:07,055 I hear you. And don't worry, I have a Plan B, 652 00:32:07,099 --> 00:32:10,537 or would this... will this be Plan C? 653 00:32:10,580 --> 00:32:14,671 But this time it won't be me bringing your loved ones back. 654 00:32:14,715 --> 00:32:16,064 -It'll be Cheryl. -Me? 655 00:32:17,587 --> 00:32:19,459 Why for? 656 00:32:19,502 --> 00:32:21,896 Because, Cheryl, the same way I sensed something special about Betty, 657 00:32:21,940 --> 00:32:23,724 I sense something special in you. 658 00:32:23,767 --> 00:32:25,900 An extraordinary ability. 659 00:32:25,944 --> 00:32:28,250 -Yeah, my pyrokinesis. -No, no, no, no. 660 00:32:28,294 --> 00:32:33,038 Pyrokinesis is only the first manifestation of a much more potent gift. 661 00:32:33,081 --> 00:32:36,780 You, Cheryl Blossom, possess the power of the Phoenix. 662 00:32:41,872 --> 00:32:44,136 What... what the hell is the power of the Phoenix? 663 00:32:44,179 --> 00:32:46,529 The Phoenix is a bird from various mythologies. 664 00:32:46,573 --> 00:32:50,011 The Phoenix dies in flames but it's also reborn in them. 665 00:32:50,055 --> 00:32:51,970 The Phoenix rises from the ashes. 666 00:32:52,013 --> 00:32:55,190 Individuals with the Phoenix power are rare, 667 00:32:55,234 --> 00:32:56,539 but they have the gift of resurrection. 668 00:32:57,627 --> 00:32:59,020 Bringing the dead back to life. 669 00:32:59,064 --> 00:33:02,241 [scoffs] This is cuckoo bananas, 670 00:33:02,284 --> 00:33:04,069 but I'm also kind of feeling it. 671 00:33:05,070 --> 00:33:06,288 So what do I do? 672 00:33:06,332 --> 00:33:07,898 It should be clear, 673 00:33:07,942 --> 00:33:10,466 you'd be ripping your friends from the "Sweet hereafter." 674 00:33:10,510 --> 00:33:12,468 You all have to be okay with that. 675 00:33:12,512 --> 00:33:14,601 -Are you? -What are the risks again? 676 00:33:14,644 --> 00:33:18,822 Souls might return incomplete or infected with some kind of malignancy. 677 00:33:18,866 --> 00:33:22,261 Those returned might resent you for the rest of their natural lives. 678 00:33:22,304 --> 00:33:24,480 We're still at war. The worst is yet to come. 679 00:33:24,524 --> 00:33:25,873 What choice do we really have? 680 00:33:25,916 --> 00:33:28,136 I'll give Cheryl the necromantic incantation 681 00:33:28,180 --> 00:33:30,051 to tap into her Phoenix ability, 682 00:33:30,095 --> 00:33:32,488 and the rest of you will have to gather all the bodies in one place. 683 00:33:32,532 --> 00:33:34,403 Where then Cheryl and Cheryl alone 684 00:33:34,447 --> 00:33:37,058 will make things hot enough for them to combust. 685 00:33:37,102 --> 00:33:40,670 Wait, Cheryl is going to burn the bodies? 686 00:33:40,714 --> 00:33:44,109 Yes, and then hopefully your friends rise from the ashes. 687 00:33:45,153 --> 00:33:46,111 Reborn. 688 00:33:47,938 --> 00:33:54,249 Okay, well... I'll do it in the mines then. 689 00:33:54,293 --> 00:33:56,208 [Reggie] Stay close and be quiet. 690 00:33:56,251 --> 00:33:57,861 [suspenseful music playing] 691 00:33:59,254 --> 00:34:00,255 -[man] Stop right there. -[gun cocking] 692 00:34:01,169 --> 00:34:01,996 Whoa! 693 00:34:05,565 --> 00:34:06,696 You're trespassing, fellas. 694 00:34:06,740 --> 00:34:08,481 [Percival] Oh. Reggie. Reggie, Reggie. 695 00:34:10,135 --> 00:34:13,007 Now, I can't say that I am surprised, but I am disappointed. 696 00:34:29,154 --> 00:34:33,332 All right, Cheryl Marjorie Blossom, it's all up to you now. 697 00:34:33,375 --> 00:34:35,116 [ominous music playing] 698 00:34:41,688 --> 00:34:43,342 Power of fire from within, 699 00:34:43,385 --> 00:34:46,214 put blaze upon their cold, damp skin. 700 00:34:46,258 --> 00:34:48,042 Cleanse each body, renew each soul, 701 00:34:48,086 --> 00:34:50,262 until nothing's left but ash and coal. 702 00:34:50,305 --> 00:34:53,613 I call upon the Phoenix power to help us at this mortal hour. 703 00:34:53,656 --> 00:34:57,138 Accept the vessel upon this hearth, complete the cycle of rebirth. 704 00:34:57,182 --> 00:34:58,618 [Betty in Sweet Hereafter] Does this mean you're leaving, 705 00:35:00,402 --> 00:35:02,361 because of what Veronica said? 706 00:35:02,404 --> 00:35:06,104 If there's even a chance of what Ronnie said is true, I can't sit out a war. 707 00:35:06,147 --> 00:35:09,281 I know... I know, Arch. 708 00:35:09,324 --> 00:35:10,325 Just come home to me. 709 00:35:11,848 --> 00:35:12,762 I will. 710 00:35:16,201 --> 00:35:16,984 Is it getting hot in here? 711 00:35:19,334 --> 00:35:20,770 My God, Archie, you're burning. 712 00:35:21,641 --> 00:35:22,642 What's happening to you? 713 00:35:25,340 --> 00:35:27,516 What's going on with the heat? 714 00:35:27,560 --> 00:35:29,649 Did you just turn it up? I'm frying. 715 00:35:30,824 --> 00:35:33,218 Babe. What's wrong? 716 00:35:34,436 --> 00:35:36,786 There are no photos after our wedding, Fangs. 717 00:35:37,613 --> 00:35:38,962 Just blank pages. 718 00:35:41,661 --> 00:35:43,228 I think Cheryl was right. 719 00:35:43,271 --> 00:35:44,968 I don't think we're meant to be here. 720 00:35:49,364 --> 00:35:50,191 [exhales] 721 00:35:52,454 --> 00:35:53,847 Hey, Pop, could you crank the AC, 722 00:35:53,890 --> 00:35:55,675 I'm melting in here. 723 00:35:55,718 --> 00:35:58,721 Power of fire from within, put a blaze upon their cold, damp skin. 724 00:35:58,765 --> 00:36:00,332 Cleanse each body, renew each soul, 725 00:36:00,375 --> 00:36:02,421 until nothing's left but ash and coal. 726 00:36:02,464 --> 00:36:04,118 I call upon the Phoenix power, 727 00:36:04,162 --> 00:36:05,902 to help us at this mortal hour. 728 00:36:05,946 --> 00:36:09,341 Accept the vessel upon this hearth, complete the cycle of rebirth. 729 00:36:13,736 --> 00:36:15,216 [bird screeching] 730 00:36:16,478 --> 00:36:17,871 [dramatic music playing] 731 00:36:30,666 --> 00:36:32,538 Well, I'm so happy everything worked out. 732 00:36:32,581 --> 00:36:34,061 At least for the moment. 733 00:36:34,104 --> 00:36:36,368 I just wish I could have seen you in action. 734 00:36:36,411 --> 00:36:38,239 Well, I was quite amazing. 735 00:36:38,283 --> 00:36:40,720 I just hope you don't get in trouble for what you did. 736 00:36:40,763 --> 00:36:42,678 I... I don't know what you mean. 737 00:36:44,245 --> 00:36:46,682 Just... be careful. 738 00:36:48,293 --> 00:36:49,337 Death doesn't like to be cheated. 739 00:36:57,345 --> 00:37:03,090 I'm so sorry, Jughead... but we needed to bring you back. 740 00:37:06,311 --> 00:37:08,878 And I... I wanted you back. 741 00:37:09,662 --> 00:37:11,011 Wait, say that again. 742 00:37:12,317 --> 00:37:15,450 If we have any hope of stopping Percival, 743 00:37:15,494 --> 00:37:17,278 we needed to bring everyone back. 744 00:37:17,322 --> 00:37:18,192 You included. 745 00:37:18,236 --> 00:37:19,541 I can hear you. 746 00:37:19,585 --> 00:37:21,369 -What? -I can hear your voice. 747 00:37:21,413 --> 00:37:23,502 What do you mean? You're not deaf anymore? 748 00:37:23,545 --> 00:37:24,329 Apparently not. 749 00:37:25,417 --> 00:37:26,940 [Tabitha] What about reading-- 750 00:37:26,983 --> 00:37:29,769 Yes, I can still hear your thoughts, loud and clear. 751 00:37:29,812 --> 00:37:31,031 [exhales sharply] 752 00:37:32,337 --> 00:37:34,382 Well, that cushions the blow. 753 00:37:34,426 --> 00:37:40,040 Maybe Cheryl's Phoenix Power rebooted you, reset your systems, somehow. 754 00:37:40,083 --> 00:37:41,259 Gave you the ability to hear again. 755 00:37:46,612 --> 00:37:48,570 -Oh, my God. -What? 756 00:37:48,614 --> 00:37:49,484 I just remembered it. 757 00:37:50,833 --> 00:37:52,618 In the bunker, right before I died... 758 00:37:54,750 --> 00:37:55,882 there was another Jughead. 759 00:37:59,407 --> 00:38:03,498 Now that it's just us, how was the "Sweet Hereafter," Cheryl? 760 00:38:05,065 --> 00:38:09,939 It was... painful at first... 761 00:38:09,983 --> 00:38:13,813 seeing my own family happy without me. 762 00:38:15,989 --> 00:38:17,382 And I couldn't help but think, 763 00:38:18,600 --> 00:38:20,385 "What if they were given a second chance, too?" 764 00:38:22,430 --> 00:38:23,518 But they've been gone so long. 765 00:38:25,564 --> 00:38:29,350 I know, I still needed to try, though. 766 00:38:29,394 --> 00:38:30,525 [door opens] 767 00:38:30,569 --> 00:38:32,484 What do you mean, try? 768 00:38:32,527 --> 00:38:34,573 Sorry we're late, Cheryl. 769 00:38:34,616 --> 00:38:38,794 Oh, on the contrary, dearest sister, you are right on time. 770 00:38:40,318 --> 00:38:41,362 Welcome home, Blossoms. 771 00:38:44,539 --> 00:38:46,454 [suspenseful music playing] 772 00:38:48,543 --> 00:38:49,979 Veronica said, 773 00:38:50,023 --> 00:38:52,591 "You and I were happily together in the afterlife." 774 00:38:54,201 --> 00:38:57,335 We were. We had two kids. 775 00:38:58,901 --> 00:39:01,121 -Little Fred and little Polly. -[chuckles] Aw. 776 00:39:01,164 --> 00:39:02,688 -Seriously? -Yeah. 777 00:39:02,731 --> 00:39:04,864 We couldn't come up with more creative names than that? 778 00:39:06,300 --> 00:39:07,170 I guess not. 779 00:39:08,563 --> 00:39:11,436 But being married to you, having a family with you, 780 00:39:11,479 --> 00:39:13,612 it was literally like my Heaven. 781 00:39:13,655 --> 00:39:15,918 ♪ Tippy-toes Tippy-toes 782 00:39:15,962 --> 00:39:19,400 ♪ I'm on my Tippy-toes Tippy-toes ♪ 783 00:39:20,445 --> 00:39:22,534 ♪ I'm walking on egg shells 784 00:39:22,577 --> 00:39:24,362 ♪ I'm careful with myself 785 00:39:24,405 --> 00:39:26,538 ♪ Trying not to break The danger ♪ 786 00:39:26,581 --> 00:39:29,323 I just thought I would check in on you. 787 00:39:29,367 --> 00:39:32,065 Ah, you mean because everyone else 788 00:39:32,108 --> 00:39:36,199 is happily reunited and I'm alone dealing with the fact 789 00:39:36,243 --> 00:39:37,940 that Betty and Archie are endgame? 790 00:39:37,984 --> 00:39:39,594 About that... 791 00:39:39,638 --> 00:39:42,467 Yes, in a lot of the future scenarios I saw Betty and Archie 792 00:39:42,510 --> 00:39:44,947 are endgame. 793 00:39:44,991 --> 00:39:47,515 Right. I'm sure I'll be planning their wedding-- 794 00:39:47,559 --> 00:39:48,690 But-- 795 00:39:48,734 --> 00:39:50,953 And I really shouldn't be saying this, 796 00:39:50,997 --> 00:39:53,695 in an almost equal number of scenarios... 797 00:39:53,739 --> 00:39:56,524 you and Archie are endgame. 798 00:39:58,961 --> 00:40:03,401 -Meaning? -Your romantic future is up for grabs. 799 00:40:08,580 --> 00:40:10,364 Congratulations, gentlemen. 800 00:40:10,408 --> 00:40:12,366 Now, instead of having a single execution, 801 00:40:12,410 --> 00:40:15,064 we'll have three, and I'll do the honors myself. 802 00:40:16,457 --> 00:40:17,371 Night, night. 803 00:40:24,552 --> 00:40:26,772 [metal door closes] 804 00:40:28,643 --> 00:40:29,731 We're so screwed. 805 00:40:31,080 --> 00:40:31,994 Maybe not. 806 00:40:33,169 --> 00:40:34,997 Before coming to bust you out, 807 00:40:35,041 --> 00:40:37,478 I grabbed a little insurance policy from the shop. 808 00:40:42,614 --> 00:40:47,662 This is one of Percival's magic weapons. 809 00:40:47,706 --> 00:40:49,142 I mean, it won't break us out of here, 810 00:40:49,185 --> 00:40:52,101 but it'll be perfect for sticking in someone's neck. 811 00:40:52,972 --> 00:40:54,626 Hopefully, Percival's. [grunts] 812 00:40:56,845 --> 00:40:58,151 [footsteps approaching] 813 00:40:59,065 --> 00:41:00,414 I'm glad you both made it back. 814 00:41:01,937 --> 00:41:03,722 And I hope you are, too. 815 00:41:03,765 --> 00:41:05,158 We are, Tabitha. 816 00:41:06,333 --> 00:41:07,943 Definitely. 817 00:41:07,987 --> 00:41:10,946 But we still don't know how or why 818 00:41:10,990 --> 00:41:14,341 baby Anthony survived the plague of the firstborn? 819 00:41:14,384 --> 00:41:18,388 Oh, well, I learned a few things 820 00:41:18,432 --> 00:41:22,044 during my visit to the "Sweet Hereafter". 821 00:41:22,088 --> 00:41:27,180 The first is... baby Anthony can't die... 822 00:41:28,573 --> 00:41:32,446 because he's immortal. 823 00:41:34,013 --> 00:41:36,929 What? How do you know that? 824 00:41:36,972 --> 00:41:41,194 Because an angel... told me. 825 00:41:41,237 --> 00:41:47,766 He also said that I'm Riverdale's... guardian angel.