1 00:00:03,453 --> 00:00:04,921 Heroes. 2 00:00:05,195 --> 00:00:08,094 Some are born on the gridiron and baseball diamonds. 3 00:00:08,241 --> 00:00:11,383 Others are ripped from the pages of comic books. 4 00:00:11,468 --> 00:00:14,642 But then there are folk heroes, champions of the common people. 5 00:00:14,727 --> 00:00:15,867 You've heard of them. 6 00:00:15,952 --> 00:00:18,804 John Henry, Johnny Appleseed, Davy Crockett. 7 00:00:19,818 --> 00:00:23,476 Folk heroes are symbols of courage for the oppressed. 8 00:00:23,560 --> 00:00:26,210 Riverdale was being threatened by a villain with a seemingly 9 00:00:26,359 --> 00:00:28,973 supernatural ability to control minds. 10 00:00:29,057 --> 00:00:30,540 We needed a hero to defeat him, 11 00:00:30,624 --> 00:00:32,716 one who wouldn't manipulate our neighbors 12 00:00:32,937 --> 00:00:36,593 towards their worst impulses but inspire them to do their best. 13 00:00:36,766 --> 00:00:39,377 We needed a modern day folk hero. 14 00:00:43,686 --> 00:00:46,474 So, Mr. Pickens, what brings you to the Babylonium? 15 00:00:46,558 --> 00:00:48,041 Oh, please call me Percival. 16 00:00:48,125 --> 00:00:51,131 And since I'm the newest member of the council, 17 00:00:51,215 --> 00:00:52,999 I need a more permanent home in Riverdale. 18 00:00:53,084 --> 00:00:57,445 And I was hoping to take up residence in one of your champagne suites. 19 00:00:57,530 --> 00:00:59,840 No chance. 20 00:01:00,140 --> 00:01:02,925 You came after me and my casino the second you arrived in town. 21 00:01:03,009 --> 00:01:04,971 Look, I can only apologize for that. 22 00:01:05,056 --> 00:01:08,973 I... It seems I've underestimated the Babylonium's potential. 23 00:01:09,392 --> 00:01:11,179 And yours. 24 00:01:11,670 --> 00:01:14,372 In any case, now that I have stepped down as deputy 25 00:01:14,456 --> 00:01:16,243 to open up a curiosity shop in town, 26 00:01:16,327 --> 00:01:18,376 I'm less concerned with matters of law and order. 27 00:01:18,460 --> 00:01:19,855 Mmm. 28 00:01:19,939 --> 00:01:22,554 Now about that champagne suite, I can pay you 29 00:01:22,638 --> 00:01:28,081 a year's rent, a year's back rent, and a year's security deposit 30 00:01:28,165 --> 00:01:30,344 today, in cash. 31 00:01:30,428 --> 00:01:33,391 Also, not to step on Kevin Keller's toes, but I'm quite the crooner. 32 00:01:33,475 --> 00:01:38,004 - Are you now? - Oh, yes, I've sung Caesar's Palace, 33 00:01:38,088 --> 00:01:39,919 Sydney Opera House, Moulin Rouge. 34 00:01:40,003 --> 00:01:42,484 Not to brag, but the ladies love me. 35 00:01:43,746 --> 00:01:46,317 Confidentially, so do the men. 36 00:01:46,401 --> 00:01:50,364 - Cash, you said? - Cash it is. 37 00:01:50,448 --> 00:01:53,236 - Are you certain about this, Brittania? - Yes, Mistress Cheryl. 38 00:01:53,320 --> 00:01:57,023 When my parents heard about you wanting to adopt me, 39 00:01:57,107 --> 00:02:01,680 they thought about it and they're ready to accept me for who I am. 40 00:02:01,764 --> 00:02:05,031 In that case, Godspeed. 41 00:02:05,115 --> 00:02:06,104 And thank you. 42 00:02:06,189 --> 00:02:08,034 If not for your efforts, I would have been trapped 43 00:02:08,118 --> 00:02:10,947 in the corridors of Abigail Blossom's mind forever. 44 00:02:12,165 --> 00:02:13,474 For that... 45 00:02:13,558 --> 00:02:15,691 you will always have a place here. 46 00:02:25,483 --> 00:02:30,445 And next on the agenda is the Pickens Park Revitalization Project. 47 00:02:33,230 --> 00:02:37,455 Now, as we all know, Pickens Park, 48 00:02:37,539 --> 00:02:41,151 once magnificent, has sadly become blighted. 49 00:02:42,108 --> 00:02:44,023 Drugs, crime, and worse. 50 00:02:45,547 --> 00:02:47,639 Which is why I am so excited 51 00:02:47,723 --> 00:02:50,903 to reveal to you... 52 00:02:50,987 --> 00:02:56,212 the park's future. As you can see, it will feature new playgrounds for children, 53 00:02:56,296 --> 00:02:59,868 repaved pathways for cycling, and where it stood before, 54 00:02:59,952 --> 00:03:02,436 a glorious new statue of my ancestor, 55 00:03:02,520 --> 00:03:06,179 General Pickens, the man credited with taming these wild lands. 56 00:03:06,263 --> 00:03:07,615 You can't be serious, right? 57 00:03:07,699 --> 00:03:10,662 General Pickens was a homicidal maniac 58 00:03:10,746 --> 00:03:11,967 who slaughtered the Uktena tribe. 59 00:03:12,051 --> 00:03:13,578 We all learned that in high school. 60 00:03:13,662 --> 00:03:15,928 Yeah, and I think before anything is approved, 61 00:03:16,012 --> 00:03:17,753 it's important to remember why the statue 62 00:03:17,838 --> 00:03:20,454 was removed in the first place. For a lot of people in Riverdale, 63 00:03:20,538 --> 00:03:22,674 General Pickens isn't a hero, 64 00:03:22,758 --> 00:03:25,938 but rather an offensive reminder of our town's dark history. 65 00:03:26,022 --> 00:03:28,593 Very well. We'll revisit this, 66 00:03:28,677 --> 00:03:32,379 but in the meantime, let's move on to the next order of business. 67 00:03:32,463 --> 00:03:34,294 The new town sign. 68 00:03:34,378 --> 00:03:38,600 Now, the updated design approved by a majority of this council... 69 00:03:40,166 --> 00:03:44,260 sadly, won't have room for the town's slogan. 70 00:03:44,344 --> 00:03:47,525 "Home of Pop's Chock'lit Shoppe." 71 00:03:47,609 --> 00:03:49,918 So, we'll have to lose that I'm afraid. 72 00:03:50,002 --> 00:03:52,674 - What's your problem with me? - Dunno what you mean. 73 00:03:52,759 --> 00:03:55,635 What about the fact that you decided to remove Pop's from the town sign? 74 00:03:55,720 --> 00:03:57,535 Well, that's an aesthetic decision. 75 00:03:57,619 --> 00:04:00,146 Tabitha, I can assure you I'm not your enemy. 76 00:04:00,230 --> 00:04:02,365 In fact, friendly advice. 77 00:04:02,449 --> 00:04:06,195 Instead of expending all your energy fighting me, 78 00:04:06,279 --> 00:04:08,673 you should consider an actual threat to your livelihood. 79 00:04:10,109 --> 00:04:11,244 Veronica Lodge? 80 00:04:11,328 --> 00:04:14,116 - Her casino. - What are you talking about? 81 00:04:14,200 --> 00:04:17,076 I probably shouldn't say anything, but the council is holding 82 00:04:17,160 --> 00:04:21,341 a special meeting to approve a billboard promoting the Babylonium. 83 00:04:21,425 --> 00:04:24,518 Now, since that stretch of highway is only zoned for two billboards, 84 00:04:24,602 --> 00:04:27,565 the town's and one other... 85 00:04:27,649 --> 00:04:31,348 shouldn't you be fighting to make that a Pop's advertisement instead? 86 00:04:32,610 --> 00:04:34,177 Think about it. 87 00:04:39,269 --> 00:04:41,927 It's like Percival has has the whole town in his thrall. 88 00:04:42,011 --> 00:04:45,191 And the irony is, as far as everyone else is concerned, 89 00:04:45,275 --> 00:04:47,410 Percival is a great guy. 90 00:04:47,494 --> 00:04:52,024 Oh, except never mind the fact that he's killed people. 91 00:04:52,108 --> 00:04:53,852 How do you fight mind control? 92 00:04:53,936 --> 00:04:55,852 Actually, there might be a way. 93 00:04:55,937 --> 00:04:57,993 I've been reading this parapsychology book last night, 94 00:04:58,077 --> 00:05:00,554 and some of the scientists think that you can actually resist 95 00:05:00,638 --> 00:05:03,078 mind control through something called an emotional anchor. 96 00:05:03,162 --> 00:05:05,080 It essentially acts as a tether, 97 00:05:05,164 --> 00:05:07,605 connecting you to what you feel like your core identity is. 98 00:05:07,689 --> 00:05:09,215 And as long as you stay connected 99 00:05:09,299 --> 00:05:12,914 to whatever that thing is, he can't get a grasp on you. 100 00:05:12,998 --> 00:05:15,830 Okay, so if I were one on one with Percival, 101 00:05:15,914 --> 00:05:18,746 I would just think about my mom or Polly. 102 00:05:18,830 --> 00:05:22,620 Before he gets his hooks on you, yeah, you might be able to resist. 103 00:05:22,704 --> 00:05:24,143 That's a great strategy for us, Jug, 104 00:05:24,227 --> 00:05:26,319 but what about the rest of the town? 105 00:05:26,403 --> 00:05:28,277 You're right. Before we try to figure out what his ultimate plan is, 106 00:05:28,361 --> 00:05:32,020 we have to focus on trying to free the stranglehold 107 00:05:32,104 --> 00:05:33,500 that he has on our friends and neighbors. 108 00:05:33,584 --> 00:05:37,591 By beating him at his own game. Not manipulation. 109 00:05:37,675 --> 00:05:41,290 Inspiration. The people of the town... 110 00:05:41,374 --> 00:05:45,904 they need to be reminded of who they are, what their core values are. 111 00:05:45,988 --> 00:05:47,775 Decency. Kindness. Fairness. 112 00:05:47,859 --> 00:05:49,298 But they need someone to look up to, 113 00:05:49,382 --> 00:05:52,563 a hero that can point them in the direction of good. 114 00:05:52,647 --> 00:05:55,127 Archie, that hero needs to be you. 115 00:05:56,825 --> 00:05:59,439 - What are you talking about? - You're the closest thing we have 116 00:05:59,523 --> 00:06:03,225 to an authentic American folk hero who can rouse people towards good 117 00:06:03,309 --> 00:06:06,925 And what's better than a homegrown son of good Fred Andrews, 118 00:06:07,009 --> 00:06:08,579 champion of the common folk? 119 00:06:08,663 --> 00:06:10,711 Not everyone sees me in that light. 120 00:06:10,795 --> 00:06:13,671 They will, in time, once you win back the hearts and minds of the town's people, 121 00:06:13,755 --> 00:06:17,718 including the ones that are currently under Percival's supernatural charisma. 122 00:06:17,802 --> 00:06:20,199 - We can stop his mad ascent... - Vote his ass off the council. 123 00:06:20,283 --> 00:06:23,260 Sign me up. But we can't just decide Archie's 124 00:06:23,345 --> 00:06:25,291 a folk hero and people will believe him. 125 00:06:25,375 --> 00:06:27,162 No, no, he'll need to demonstrate it. 126 00:06:27,246 --> 00:06:31,207 But lucky for us, Archie's already a legend in the making. 127 00:06:32,382 --> 00:06:34,300 And my ex-literary manager has a connection 128 00:06:34,384 --> 00:06:36,650 to the Guinness Book of World Records. 129 00:06:36,734 --> 00:06:39,305 Also. Are you still in touch with K.O. Kelly? 'Cause we might need his help. 130 00:06:39,389 --> 00:06:40,869 Yes. 131 00:06:49,094 --> 00:06:52,231 Stare all you want, Abigail, but you'll never get out 132 00:06:52,315 --> 00:06:55,057 of that porcelain cage and into my beautiful body. 133 00:07:02,804 --> 00:07:04,547 Oh, God. 134 00:07:04,631 --> 00:07:07,983 Is it warm in here? 135 00:07:35,793 --> 00:07:38,016 All right, the floor is now open for public comment. 136 00:07:38,100 --> 00:07:41,541 I'd like to make an announcement. 137 00:07:41,625 --> 00:07:44,762 As of today, the El Royale will be unavailable for town hall meetings. 138 00:07:46,456 --> 00:07:49,505 I've decided to reopen it as a boxing gym for local kids. 139 00:07:49,589 --> 00:07:51,377 We sure that's a prudent idea? 140 00:07:51,461 --> 00:07:53,858 The El Royale started out as a boxing gym. 141 00:07:53,942 --> 00:07:55,903 And for a while it was a youth center. 142 00:07:55,987 --> 00:07:59,428 This would combine two of my passions, physical fitness... 143 00:07:59,512 --> 00:08:02,867 And serving and inspiring the community. Filling the youths of Riverdale 144 00:08:02,951 --> 00:08:04,782 with a sense of personal and civic pride. 145 00:08:04,866 --> 00:08:07,306 Instilling in them some much needed values. 146 00:08:07,390 --> 00:08:11,005 Leading with compassion, reminding them to think for themselves. 147 00:08:11,089 --> 00:08:13,442 I'm sorry. All due respect, gentlemen, 148 00:08:13,526 --> 00:08:16,532 but ow is this ramshackle place going to inspire anyone? 149 00:08:16,616 --> 00:08:18,752 Because the El Royale is about to be world famous. 150 00:08:18,836 --> 00:08:23,757 Owned and operated by the "World's Toughest Man Alive," Archie Andrews. 151 00:08:23,841 --> 00:08:27,674 You see, an adjudicator of the Guinness Book of World Records will be arriving soon 152 00:08:27,758 --> 00:08:30,503 to watch Archie perform a set of feats of human endurance, 153 00:08:30,587 --> 00:08:32,548 I think, need to be seen to be believed. 154 00:08:32,632 --> 00:08:35,421 So, we would like to invite everyone far and wide 155 00:08:35,505 --> 00:08:38,903 to come and cheer on. Riverdale's homegrown folk hero, 156 00:08:38,987 --> 00:08:41,166 Archie Andrews, "Man of Iron." 157 00:08:49,084 --> 00:08:54,135 Oh, 103, you're burning up with fever as I suspected. 158 00:08:54,219 --> 00:08:56,398 - Last night, I feared I was burning alive. - Oh! 159 00:08:56,482 --> 00:08:59,227 Get thee back to bed, child, and rest. 160 00:08:59,311 --> 00:09:01,534 Thank you for taking care of me, Nana. 161 00:09:01,618 --> 00:09:05,233 I'm not going to be taking care of you. No, no, no, 162 00:09:05,317 --> 00:09:09,455 I must keep vigil over the doll and its prisoner, Abigail. 163 00:09:09,539 --> 00:09:13,195 But I will hire a night nurse to minister to your needs. 164 00:09:23,727 --> 00:09:26,037 Well, we'd like to start by saying how much we appreciate 165 00:09:26,121 --> 00:09:29,649 all the time and effort you both put into your individual proposals. 166 00:09:29,733 --> 00:09:36,699 But... we are going to go with the Babylonium billboard. 167 00:09:36,783 --> 00:09:38,310 - Hmm. - Yes. 168 00:09:38,394 --> 00:09:41,269 Now, while Pop's represents Riverdale's past, 169 00:09:41,353 --> 00:09:43,532 we wanna look towards its future. 170 00:09:43,616 --> 00:09:46,535 Percival reminded us that a casino promises 171 00:09:46,619 --> 00:09:48,755 more revenue for the town of Riverdale. 172 00:09:48,839 --> 00:09:50,801 Short and long term. 173 00:09:50,885 --> 00:09:52,367 We hope you understand 174 00:09:52,451 --> 00:09:55,936 Pops will always be part of Riverdale's... 175 00:09:56,020 --> 00:09:57,416 - Legacy? - Hmm. 176 00:09:57,500 --> 00:09:58,765 Legacy? 177 00:09:58,849 --> 00:10:02,374 Yes, but also its present and future, Percival. 178 00:10:03,723 --> 00:10:04,986 Count on it. 179 00:10:09,164 --> 00:10:11,430 - Well, that was rather awkward. - Yeah. 180 00:10:11,514 --> 00:10:13,519 Should we, uh, decamp to the El Royale, 181 00:10:13,603 --> 00:10:16,000 see what Archie's feats of toughness are? 182 00:10:16,084 --> 00:10:18,176 I'm rather curious. 183 00:10:19,870 --> 00:10:21,916 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 184 00:10:22,786 --> 00:10:24,747 ♪ I'm a believer 185 00:10:24,831 --> 00:10:27,225 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 186 00:10:28,096 --> 00:10:30,101 ♪ I'm a believer, baby 187 00:10:30,185 --> 00:10:32,317 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 188 00:10:33,666 --> 00:10:35,497 ♪ I'm a believer 189 00:10:35,581 --> 00:10:40,195 ♪ I was just a child A little dead behind the eyes ♪ 190 00:10:42,545 --> 00:10:45,725 ♪ My heart was at war With the rage inside my mind ♪ 191 00:10:45,809 --> 00:10:48,119 ♪ Got a taste A new sensation ♪ 192 00:10:49,682 --> 00:10:51,467 ♪ On my knees A last confession ♪ 193 00:10:53,948 --> 00:10:56,605 ♪ Riding high, swinging low This is how it goes ♪ 194 00:10:57,690 --> 00:10:59,782 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 195 00:10:59,866 --> 00:11:01,567 ♪ I'm a believer, baby 196 00:11:02,652 --> 00:11:04,567 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 197 00:11:05,742 --> 00:11:07,965 ♪ I'm a believer 198 00:11:10,138 --> 00:11:12,491 ♪ I found where I belong I was blind but now I see ♪ 199 00:11:12,575 --> 00:11:17,713 ♪ I was born right here On the outside looking in ♪ 200 00:11:17,797 --> 00:11:20,586 ♪ You don't look A thing like Jesus ♪ 201 00:11:20,670 --> 00:11:24,239 ♪ Waited my whole life To sing this ♪ 202 00:11:25,892 --> 00:11:27,854 ♪ Riding high, swinging low This is how it goes ♪ 203 00:11:27,938 --> 00:11:28,811 Sick! 204 00:11:28,895 --> 00:11:32,076 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 205 00:11:32,160 --> 00:11:34,034 ♪ I'm a believer, baby 206 00:11:34,118 --> 00:11:37,081 ♪ Oh, oh, oh 207 00:11:37,165 --> 00:11:39,692 ♪ I'm a believer 208 00:11:39,776 --> 00:11:42,869 According to Mr. Guinness, you are now the World's Toughest Man. 209 00:11:42,953 --> 00:11:44,566 How's it feel? 210 00:11:44,650 --> 00:11:46,960 You know, my dad used to keep a copy of that book in the john, 211 00:11:47,044 --> 00:11:49,528 so pretty good, I guess. 212 00:11:49,612 --> 00:11:52,487 And luckily, no one's asked too many questions about my "feats". 213 00:11:52,571 --> 00:11:54,794 I feel like we erred on the right sort of credulity. 214 00:11:54,878 --> 00:11:56,138 Also, um... 215 00:11:56,223 --> 00:11:59,842 did you see how the entire crowd turned towards you and away from Percival? 216 00:11:59,926 --> 00:12:01,844 Yeah, he was pissed. 217 00:12:01,928 --> 00:12:03,123 So what's next? 218 00:12:03,208 --> 00:12:05,936 So, good news is your statue is almost finished. 219 00:12:06,020 --> 00:12:07,981 Wait. What statue? 220 00:12:08,065 --> 00:12:09,983 The one that I commissioned from a sculptor friend of mine back in New York. 221 00:12:10,067 --> 00:12:14,248 Look, Percival is trying to mythologize his great grandfather, right? 222 00:12:14,332 --> 00:12:15,946 So, we have to mythologize you. 223 00:12:16,030 --> 00:12:18,426 Jug, I'm not sure about a statue. 224 00:12:18,510 --> 00:12:20,602 Okay. You're being too modest, man. 225 00:12:20,686 --> 00:12:22,648 Also, K.O. Kelly has agreed to the fight, 226 00:12:22,732 --> 00:12:25,172 - so he's all in. - I'm not sure about that, either. 227 00:12:25,256 --> 00:12:28,088 And wouldn't my powers give me an unfair advantage in the ring? 228 00:12:28,172 --> 00:12:30,830 I could hurt him, not to mention his reputation. 229 00:12:30,914 --> 00:12:34,007 That's the beauty of this plan. You don't actually have to win. 230 00:12:34,091 --> 00:12:35,617 Well, since K.O. went professional, 231 00:12:35,701 --> 00:12:38,011 his whole thing is that he knocks every opponent out 232 00:12:38,095 --> 00:12:40,013 that he fights. Every single one. So, technically, 233 00:12:40,097 --> 00:12:42,668 all you have to do is stay standing by the time the bell rings. 234 00:12:42,752 --> 00:12:44,844 He's going to get the technical victory. 235 00:12:44,928 --> 00:12:46,802 But you're going to get the Rocky-esque, inspirational victory 236 00:12:46,886 --> 00:12:51,503 and the legend of Archie Andrews will just build and build. 237 00:12:51,587 --> 00:12:54,810 I'm sorry the billboard vote didn't work out for you, Tabitha. 238 00:12:54,894 --> 00:12:58,075 - I've been trying to get one up for years. - It's not just that, Toni. 239 00:12:58,159 --> 00:13:01,861 Percival said something about Babylonium being a threat to Pop's. 240 00:13:01,945 --> 00:13:03,543 And damned if he isn't right. 241 00:13:03,628 --> 00:13:06,518 I went over my books, and ever since Veronica opened up her casino, 242 00:13:06,602 --> 00:13:08,215 my revenue's been going down. 243 00:13:08,299 --> 00:13:09,564 Join the club. 244 00:13:09,648 --> 00:13:11,958 Casinos give out drinks for free, 245 00:13:12,042 --> 00:13:15,135 so why would anybody come to the Whyte Wyrm to pay for them? 246 00:13:15,219 --> 00:13:16,571 I hear you. 247 00:13:16,655 --> 00:13:18,573 But that's the thing. Unlike the Whyte Wyrm, 248 00:13:18,657 --> 00:13:21,446 we're not direct competition for the casino, 249 00:13:21,530 --> 00:13:23,361 so why is it eating into my customer base? 250 00:13:23,445 --> 00:13:25,624 Well, have you been to the Babylonium yet? 251 00:13:25,708 --> 00:13:27,843 I haven't had a chance to yet. No. 252 00:13:27,927 --> 00:13:30,756 Well, maybe it's time we check out our competition. 253 00:13:34,456 --> 00:13:36,896 Mmm. 254 00:13:36,980 --> 00:13:38,941 Danke, Darius. 255 00:13:39,025 --> 00:13:40,552 That was delicious. 256 00:13:40,636 --> 00:13:44,556 And thank you for watching over my literally hot body 257 00:13:44,640 --> 00:13:46,688 whilst my Nana keeps her own vigil in the chapel. 258 00:13:46,772 --> 00:13:49,082 I was honored to be asked back, Miss Cheryl. 259 00:13:49,166 --> 00:13:52,085 And after a good night's rest, hopefully, your fever will have broken by morning. 260 00:13:52,169 --> 00:13:54,737 From your pillowy lips, Darius. 261 00:13:55,651 --> 00:13:59,307 ♪ Is your mouth a little weak 262 00:14:00,438 --> 00:14:04,097 ♪ When you open it to speak 263 00:14:04,181 --> 00:14:07,100 ♪ Are you smart? 264 00:14:09,055 --> 00:14:10,248 Excuse me. 265 00:14:10,333 --> 00:14:11,647 What do we have here? 266 00:14:11,732 --> 00:14:15,021 We have an assortment of sliders, tater tots, and pigs-in-a-blanket. 267 00:14:15,105 --> 00:14:16,541 On the house, of course. 268 00:14:18,456 --> 00:14:21,245 The Babylonium is serving diner food? 269 00:14:21,329 --> 00:14:22,942 And that's not all. 270 00:14:23,026 --> 00:14:24,509 What is this? 271 00:14:24,593 --> 00:14:27,120 Liquor-infused milkshake shots. Would you like one? 272 00:14:27,204 --> 00:14:29,163 Oh, hell no. 273 00:14:32,209 --> 00:14:36,561 ♪ It's Valentine's Day 274 00:14:43,307 --> 00:14:46,139 Ah! Darius, I feel so much cooler and fresh. 275 00:14:46,223 --> 00:14:47,833 Your soup must've... 276 00:14:52,186 --> 00:14:53,317 Darius? 277 00:14:54,884 --> 00:14:56,190 Abigail. 278 00:14:58,148 --> 00:14:59,718 What's the matter, child? 279 00:14:59,802 --> 00:15:02,373 Nana, poor Darius has burned to a crisp. 280 00:15:02,457 --> 00:15:04,201 He's nothing more than a pile of ash. 281 00:15:04,285 --> 00:15:05,811 I am certain it's Abigail's doing. 282 00:15:05,895 --> 00:15:10,204 Oh, but the doll, it hasn't twitched all night. 283 00:15:13,903 --> 00:15:15,995 It's cool to the touch. 284 00:15:16,079 --> 00:15:17,388 What new bedevilment is this? 285 00:15:17,472 --> 00:15:19,955 Archie Andrews, World's Toughest Man. 286 00:15:20,039 --> 00:15:23,220 K.O. Kelly, the Knockout Champ. I'm glad you could make it. 287 00:15:23,304 --> 00:15:24,873 I never turn down a good fight. 288 00:15:24,957 --> 00:15:28,225 Holy crap, bro, you're like a damn rock. 289 00:15:28,309 --> 00:15:30,140 You getting yoked or what? 290 00:15:30,224 --> 00:15:32,229 Must be all the construction work. 291 00:15:32,313 --> 00:15:35,667 And I appreciate you coming to town, promoting the gym, and boosting morale. 292 00:15:35,751 --> 00:15:37,669 Nah, man. I'll go easy on ya. 293 00:15:37,753 --> 00:15:40,454 Hate to ruin that pretty face. But, uh... 294 00:15:40,538 --> 00:15:42,326 where's your ring? 295 00:15:42,410 --> 00:15:44,023 I'm going to spend the day setting it up. Do you want to help me? 296 00:15:44,107 --> 00:15:45,851 Nah, man. 297 00:15:45,935 --> 00:15:49,333 Katy told me all about Veronica's new casino. 298 00:15:49,417 --> 00:15:51,506 - Hmm. - Thought I might check it out. 299 00:15:52,289 --> 00:15:54,033 Yeah. Good call. 300 00:15:54,117 --> 00:15:56,424 Well, you called, I came. 301 00:15:57,642 --> 00:16:00,257 What exactly am I looking at here? 302 00:16:00,341 --> 00:16:04,870 Cousin, those are the meager earthly remains of my night nurse, Darius. 303 00:16:04,954 --> 00:16:08,265 When I fell asleep, he was sitting in that chair, 304 00:16:08,349 --> 00:16:12,486 and when I awoke, he had burned to ash. 305 00:16:12,570 --> 00:16:15,315 There are pieces of bone in here. 306 00:16:15,399 --> 00:16:17,230 And why didn't his feet burn? 307 00:16:17,314 --> 00:16:22,192 Why don't I gather what's left of Darius and bring him to Dr. Curdle Jr? 308 00:16:22,276 --> 00:16:23,806 That's step number one. 309 00:16:23,891 --> 00:16:24,939 Okay. 310 00:16:25,024 --> 00:16:27,414 There's no way we can compete against a casino 311 00:16:27,498 --> 00:16:29,155 with a budget of a Baz Luhrmann film. 312 00:16:29,239 --> 00:16:32,637 Look, we're two Davids versus a Babylonian-sized Goliath. 313 00:16:32,721 --> 00:16:35,509 Veronica's clearly prioritized profit over friendship. 314 00:16:35,593 --> 00:16:38,643 So, I say we do the same and team up. 315 00:16:38,727 --> 00:16:42,081 Fight fire with fire. I could apply for a liquor license 316 00:16:42,165 --> 00:16:43,778 and start serving alcohol, 317 00:16:43,862 --> 00:16:46,607 placing all of my orders through the Whyte Wyrm, of course. 318 00:16:46,691 --> 00:16:49,697 And I could install a couple of slot machines downstairs 319 00:16:49,781 --> 00:16:52,439 and maybe even a craps table. 320 00:16:52,523 --> 00:16:54,572 But what do we do about live entertainment? 321 00:16:54,656 --> 00:16:57,009 We need an act that will get people talking and fast. 322 00:16:57,093 --> 00:16:59,272 What if I resurrect the idea of a singing diner? 323 00:16:59,357 --> 00:17:00,357 Yeah. 324 00:17:00,575 --> 00:17:03,233 Or I could step it up a notch. 325 00:17:03,317 --> 00:17:05,060 There is an old tradition that's 326 00:17:05,144 --> 00:17:08,325 due for a Cirque de Soleil-type re-invention. 327 00:17:08,409 --> 00:17:09,624 What tradition? 328 00:17:09,709 --> 00:17:12,696 It's a little thing we call the Serpent Dance. 329 00:17:12,780 --> 00:17:13,780 Oh. 330 00:17:15,981 --> 00:17:17,769 Ms. Lodge. So sorry to interrupt. 331 00:17:17,853 --> 00:17:20,424 If you're having problems with the Champagne Suite, Percival, 332 00:17:20,508 --> 00:17:23,340 talk to the building manager. I don't handle maintenance issues. 333 00:17:23,424 --> 00:17:25,472 Oh, no, my accommodations are superb. 334 00:17:25,556 --> 00:17:27,605 I was actually just nipping out to run an errand, 335 00:17:27,689 --> 00:17:30,782 and I thought I'd pop by with a proposition. You see, 336 00:17:30,866 --> 00:17:33,350 the more time I spend at the Babylonium, 337 00:17:33,434 --> 00:17:36,004 the more this place feels like home. 338 00:17:36,088 --> 00:17:38,920 And I suppose, I was just wondering, 339 00:17:39,004 --> 00:17:43,531 if you and I shouldn't explore a more robust partnership. 340 00:17:44,967 --> 00:17:47,015 In what respect? 341 00:17:47,099 --> 00:17:51,455 Well, I could become an investor, help take the Babylonium to the next level. 342 00:17:51,539 --> 00:17:55,067 Only thing is, I already have a partner. 343 00:17:55,151 --> 00:17:57,983 Oh, yes, Reginald Mantle. 344 00:17:58,067 --> 00:18:01,291 Where is he? I haven't seen him since I moved in. 345 00:18:01,375 --> 00:18:02,683 Mantle Motors. 346 00:18:02,767 --> 00:18:05,164 Helping his dad with the dealership. 347 00:18:05,248 --> 00:18:06,644 Hmm. That sounds right. Um... 348 00:18:06,728 --> 00:18:08,385 Look, I don't mean to stir trouble, 349 00:18:08,469 --> 00:18:10,629 but you're sure that's where he is and what he's doing? 350 00:18:12,473 --> 00:18:14,086 Cut the crap, Percival. 351 00:18:14,170 --> 00:18:15,827 Is there something you know that that I don't? 352 00:18:15,911 --> 00:18:18,395 No. Do you know what? 353 00:18:18,479 --> 00:18:19,831 I shouldn't say anything else. 354 00:18:19,915 --> 00:18:22,047 You should really see this for yourself. 355 00:18:25,050 --> 00:18:26,925 What the hell, Reginald? 356 00:18:27,009 --> 00:18:28,927 What are you doing here? 357 00:18:29,011 --> 00:18:31,016 Running a satellite casino behind my back? 358 00:18:31,100 --> 00:18:34,324 Using slot machines stolen from the Babylonium? 359 00:18:34,408 --> 00:18:35,716 They're on loan. 360 00:18:35,800 --> 00:18:39,329 This is just... a side hustle. 361 00:18:39,413 --> 00:18:42,244 Another one in our long history of side hustles. 362 00:18:42,328 --> 00:18:43,507 We're both benefitting. 363 00:18:44,940 --> 00:18:46,814 How stupid do you think I am, Reggie? 364 00:18:46,898 --> 00:18:49,513 We're in the fight of our lives to make the Babylonium solvent, 365 00:18:49,597 --> 00:18:51,515 and you're siphoning money away from us? 366 00:18:51,599 --> 00:18:54,387 Well, maybe I wanted something of my own, where I could call the shots. 367 00:18:54,471 --> 00:18:57,303 So this is about ego, then? 368 00:18:57,387 --> 00:19:01,133 Fine. You know what? You can keep the slot machines you "borrowed," 369 00:19:01,217 --> 00:19:03,614 but as far as I'm concerned, you're barred from the Babylonium. 370 00:19:03,698 --> 00:19:06,530 No, you can't do that, Ronnie. 371 00:19:06,614 --> 00:19:07,879 I'm half owner. 372 00:19:07,963 --> 00:19:09,533 Show up and see what happens, Reggie. 373 00:19:11,923 --> 00:19:13,797 And you're definitely banished from my bed. 374 00:19:13,882 --> 00:19:14,930 Hmm. 375 00:19:21,498 --> 00:19:23,195 Well, Dr. Curdle Jr.? 376 00:19:24,980 --> 00:19:27,551 If I'm not mistaken, what we're looking at here 377 00:19:27,635 --> 00:19:31,076 is the result of a phenomenon known as SHC. 378 00:19:31,160 --> 00:19:34,601 - Spontaneous Human Combustion? - Exactly. 379 00:19:34,685 --> 00:19:38,083 Perhaps the gases in this poor fellow's entrails 380 00:19:38,167 --> 00:19:40,738 heated to such an intense temperature that they auto-ignited. 381 00:19:40,822 --> 00:19:43,610 And he burned from the inside out. But his feet, 382 00:19:43,694 --> 00:19:46,439 they're still intact. And the chair that he was sitting on, 383 00:19:46,523 --> 00:19:49,399 - it was barely singed. - In cases of SHC, 384 00:19:49,483 --> 00:19:53,620 the fire burns at a temperature in excess of 1,000 degrees 385 00:19:53,704 --> 00:19:56,101 but is contained within the body 386 00:19:56,185 --> 00:19:59,452 so that often times, some of the extremities are spared. 387 00:19:59,536 --> 00:20:02,800 As well as objects that are in direct contact with the victim. 388 00:20:04,019 --> 00:20:07,591 Spontaneous human combustion? 389 00:20:07,675 --> 00:20:09,941 Stranger things have happened in Riverdale. 390 00:20:10,025 --> 00:20:13,292 My Nana just took my temperature and it's rising again. 391 00:20:13,376 --> 00:20:16,861 - Does that mean I'm going to com bust too? - No, no. 392 00:20:16,945 --> 00:20:19,295 - No way. - How do you know, cousin? 393 00:20:21,689 --> 00:20:26,998 Because I'm going to stay here tonight and make sure that that doesn't happen. 394 00:20:28,739 --> 00:20:30,175 Okay. 395 00:20:48,890 --> 00:20:50,808 Hello, Mr. Andrews. 396 00:20:50,892 --> 00:20:54,330 The door was unlocked, so I slipped in. I do hope that's all right. 397 00:20:56,854 --> 00:20:58,726 You see that box cutter there? 398 00:21:00,989 --> 00:21:03,644 I'd very much like you to pick that up. 399 00:21:07,212 --> 00:21:08,212 That's it. 400 00:21:13,001 --> 00:21:16,137 Now, press it into your arm. 401 00:21:16,221 --> 00:21:19,358 I want to see your blood pooling all over this lovely floor. 402 00:21:19,442 --> 00:21:20,748 Would you do that for me? 403 00:21:26,231 --> 00:21:27,148 That's it. 404 00:21:27,232 --> 00:21:28,973 Nice and steady now. 405 00:21:36,111 --> 00:21:37,591 That's not possible. 406 00:21:40,942 --> 00:21:43,338 Right. Let's try this again, shall we? 407 00:21:43,422 --> 00:21:44,859 I don't think so. 408 00:21:46,774 --> 00:21:48,776 You took your shot and you missed. 409 00:22:01,310 --> 00:22:05,360 I'm sorry you had to find out about Reginald's betrayal this way. 410 00:22:05,444 --> 00:22:09,231 If it's any consolation, I've had a rather frustrating evening myself. 411 00:22:11,886 --> 00:22:16,325 But isn't it better to know the truth than to carry on living blindfolded? 412 00:22:18,414 --> 00:22:20,114 I suppose. 413 00:22:20,198 --> 00:22:24,597 In fact, there is one other thing I think you should see. 414 00:22:24,681 --> 00:22:27,815 Tell me, have you been into the Whyte Wyrm recently? 415 00:22:32,515 --> 00:22:34,607 ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 416 00:22:34,691 --> 00:22:36,435 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 417 00:22:36,519 --> 00:22:40,091 ♪ I'll do what you Want me to do ♪ 418 00:22:40,175 --> 00:22:44,225 ♪ I'm your private dancer A dancer for money ♪ 419 00:22:44,309 --> 00:22:47,881 ♪ And any old music will do ♪ 420 00:22:47,965 --> 00:22:49,970 ♪ I'm your private dancer ♪ 421 00:22:50,054 --> 00:22:52,103 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 422 00:22:52,187 --> 00:22:55,759 ♪ I'll do what you Want me to do ♪ 423 00:22:55,843 --> 00:22:57,935 ♪ Just a private dancer ♪ 424 00:22:58,019 --> 00:22:59,980 ♪ A dancer for money ♪ 425 00:23:00,064 --> 00:23:02,893 ♪ And any old music will do ♪ 426 00:23:06,984 --> 00:23:09,511 ♪ Deutsche marks or dollars 427 00:23:09,595 --> 00:23:14,125 ♪ American Express Will do nicely, thank you ♪ 428 00:23:14,209 --> 00:23:16,954 ♪ Let me loosen up Your collar ♪ 429 00:23:17,038 --> 00:23:22,348 ♪ Tell me, do you want To see me do the Shimmy again? ♪ 430 00:23:23,415 --> 00:23:26,052 Oh, my God, Cheryl, you're burning up. 431 00:23:26,137 --> 00:23:27,924 You're literally on fire. 432 00:23:28,009 --> 00:23:29,923 - What's happening to me? - Uh, let's get you into an ice bath. Okay? 433 00:23:30,007 --> 00:23:32,012 - ASAP. Let's go. - Okay. 434 00:23:32,096 --> 00:23:36,103 - I'm literally boiling alive! - Hold on. 435 00:23:36,187 --> 00:23:38,671 The water is pulling the heat out of your body, okay? 436 00:23:38,755 --> 00:23:42,283 Just ride it out and see if it dissipates. 437 00:23:48,896 --> 00:23:50,770 Oh, your temperature's dropping, thank God. 438 00:23:50,854 --> 00:23:52,946 And then what? It's just gonna keep building back up in me. 439 00:23:53,030 --> 00:23:55,340 - That's what keeps happening, isn't it? - That seems to be the pattern. 440 00:23:55,424 --> 00:23:56,253 Yeah. 441 00:23:56,337 --> 00:23:58,909 Okay. And we're gonna what? Just go until I die? 442 00:23:58,993 --> 00:24:00,519 What can we even do? 443 00:24:00,603 --> 00:24:05,176 Okay, there is a division at the FBI that specializes in 444 00:24:05,260 --> 00:24:09,049 phenomenon like this, okay? I'm going to reach out. 445 00:24:09,133 --> 00:24:11,617 You're not gonna die, Cheryl. 446 00:24:11,701 --> 00:24:14,008 - I swear. Okay? - Okay. 447 00:24:14,965 --> 00:24:17,014 He was fully in my head. 448 00:24:17,098 --> 00:24:18,929 I thought I was a dead man. 449 00:24:19,013 --> 00:24:21,845 But then I remembered what you said about focusing on a tether. 450 00:24:21,929 --> 00:24:24,978 So I zoned in on this picture of my dad. 451 00:24:25,062 --> 00:24:26,312 Percival lost his grip on me. 452 00:24:26,397 --> 00:24:28,329 Okay, that's great. That means the defense actually works. 453 00:24:28,413 --> 00:24:30,157 But, Jug, this is a temporary solution. 454 00:24:30,241 --> 00:24:32,377 If he catches us or anyone by surprise, we're vulnerable. 455 00:24:32,461 --> 00:24:33,857 All right. 456 00:24:33,941 --> 00:24:36,424 Why don't we start after your big fight with K.O? 457 00:24:36,508 --> 00:24:38,644 You're going to be riding high off that victory. 458 00:24:38,728 --> 00:24:40,777 The Guinness Book of World Records is going to present you with your award, 459 00:24:40,861 --> 00:24:42,648 then we're going to reveal your statue. 460 00:24:42,732 --> 00:24:44,650 Then you say a couple words at a press conference. 461 00:24:44,734 --> 00:24:46,870 I mean, the whole town is going to be rallied behind you. 462 00:24:46,954 --> 00:24:48,132 Drive him out of town. 463 00:24:48,216 --> 00:24:50,047 - Old school scoundrel-style. - Exactly. 464 00:24:50,131 --> 00:24:52,307 With everyone cheering for Riverdale's "Man of Iron." 465 00:25:49,625 --> 00:25:50,931 Quiet on the floor today. 466 00:25:52,193 --> 00:25:54,154 I suppose it's no wonder since the Chock'lit Shoppe 467 00:25:54,238 --> 00:25:56,240 and the Whyte Wyrm have declared war on us. 468 00:25:58,242 --> 00:25:59,242 Us? 469 00:26:01,028 --> 00:26:02,815 I'll think of something. 470 00:26:02,899 --> 00:26:04,556 I usually do. 471 00:26:04,640 --> 00:26:06,471 You should show strength. 472 00:26:06,555 --> 00:26:08,470 Teach Tabitha and Toni a lesson. 473 00:26:10,037 --> 00:26:11,824 Have any suggestions to make? 474 00:26:11,908 --> 00:26:14,868 Oh, always. I think we should firebomb the hell out of them. 475 00:26:16,130 --> 00:26:17,348 Pop. 476 00:26:18,393 --> 00:26:20,572 - Is everything okay? - No. 477 00:26:20,656 --> 00:26:22,049 This is going too far. 478 00:26:23,615 --> 00:26:26,143 I know what you're trying to do, Tabitha, 479 00:26:26,227 --> 00:26:29,973 but liquor in our family restaurant? 480 00:26:30,057 --> 00:26:32,062 What's going on, Toni? 481 00:26:32,146 --> 00:26:36,240 I just got out of jail. And suddenly you're in a remake of Showgirls? 482 00:26:36,324 --> 00:26:38,808 I'm all for doing whatever it takes to make a buck, 483 00:26:38,892 --> 00:26:40,287 and I don't be to be a prude, 484 00:26:40,371 --> 00:26:43,334 but we're in a custody battle for baby Anthony. 485 00:26:43,418 --> 00:26:45,246 How do you think this looks? 486 00:26:47,378 --> 00:26:49,993 I'm sorry. What did you just say? 487 00:26:50,077 --> 00:26:54,084 Firebomb Pop's and the Whyte Wyrm? 488 00:26:54,168 --> 00:26:56,648 I don't know who you think I am, Percival. 489 00:26:57,649 --> 00:26:59,437 But I'm not my father. 490 00:26:59,521 --> 00:27:03,658 And you, you're smooth and charming, but you overplayed your hand. 491 00:27:03,742 --> 00:27:05,617 Now get out of my office 492 00:27:05,701 --> 00:27:09,055 and be grateful that I'm not throwing you out of my champagne suite. 493 00:27:09,139 --> 00:27:10,535 As you wish. 494 00:27:10,619 --> 00:27:13,190 I actually have a pressing engagement to keep. 495 00:27:13,274 --> 00:27:15,319 No rest for the wicked, it seems. 496 00:27:20,977 --> 00:27:22,936 Marone. 497 00:27:24,676 --> 00:27:26,856 It's like playing cards in a funeral home. 498 00:27:26,940 --> 00:27:28,596 Lighten the hell up, kid. 499 00:27:28,680 --> 00:27:32,731 You're a free man now, in complete control of your own future. 500 00:27:32,815 --> 00:27:37,344 Yeah, well, Veronica was kind of my future. 501 00:27:37,428 --> 00:27:39,172 The casino, too. 502 00:27:39,256 --> 00:27:41,737 Well, in that case, maybe you take it back. 503 00:27:42,999 --> 00:27:46,223 The casino, not the girl. 504 00:27:46,307 --> 00:27:50,009 - She was garbage. - What'd you say? 505 00:27:50,093 --> 00:27:51,837 Shut the hell up, you disrespectful punk. 506 00:27:51,921 --> 00:27:54,709 You, uh, want us to deal you in? 507 00:27:54,793 --> 00:27:58,536 And maybe we discuss deepening our partnership. 508 00:28:00,582 --> 00:28:01,582 Why the hell not? 509 00:28:03,454 --> 00:28:04,937 Atta boy. 510 00:28:09,895 --> 00:28:11,813 Mr. Kelly. 511 00:28:11,897 --> 00:28:13,946 Hi, I was hoping to catch you. 512 00:28:14,030 --> 00:28:16,775 - Do I know you, bud? - Oh, of course, my name's Percival. 513 00:28:16,859 --> 00:28:19,604 I uh... I caught a fight of yours a couple of months ago 514 00:28:19,688 --> 00:28:23,390 at Madison Square Garden. Title bout against Hurricane Henry. 515 00:28:23,474 --> 00:28:24,739 Most impressive. 516 00:28:24,823 --> 00:28:27,351 - It's always nice to meet a fan. - Oh. 517 00:28:27,435 --> 00:28:30,525 - But I gotta hit the hay. Big fight tomorrow. - Right. 518 00:28:31,352 --> 00:28:32,878 Be well. 519 00:28:32,962 --> 00:28:35,791 Before you dash off, Mr. Kelly, I um... 520 00:28:37,053 --> 00:28:39,186 I wonder if you might do me a favor. 521 00:28:47,585 --> 00:28:49,199 Where's K.O? 522 00:28:49,283 --> 00:28:51,028 He just got out of surgery. 523 00:28:51,113 --> 00:28:52,207 What happened to him? 524 00:28:52,291 --> 00:28:54,508 Witnesses say that he walked right into traffic. 525 00:28:54,592 --> 00:28:57,120 - Calmly, willingly. - Oh, my God. 526 00:28:57,204 --> 00:29:01,251 Yeah. Take a guess on who's responsible. 527 00:29:02,165 --> 00:29:03,691 Unbelievable. 528 00:29:03,775 --> 00:29:05,955 Percival, you snake. We were just talking about you. 529 00:29:06,039 --> 00:29:08,060 Listen, I heard about your friend K.O. 530 00:29:08,145 --> 00:29:09,287 Such a shame. 531 00:29:09,372 --> 00:29:11,569 A shame that he didn't die? Like you wanted him to? 532 00:29:11,654 --> 00:29:13,571 I haven't the faintest notion what you're on about, Archie. 533 00:29:13,655 --> 00:29:16,313 But listen, with K.O. down for the count, 534 00:29:16,397 --> 00:29:20,360 you must be looking for a new opponent to step into the ring with you and uh... 535 00:29:20,444 --> 00:29:22,707 Well, I'd like to throw my hat in, if that's all right. 536 00:29:25,973 --> 00:29:29,152 Let me tell you, nothing would make me happier but you do not want to do that. 537 00:29:29,236 --> 00:29:31,110 Oh, dude, but I do. 538 00:29:31,194 --> 00:29:33,025 Tough as you are, 539 00:29:33,109 --> 00:29:35,636 I was top of my boxing class at Cambridge and I can hold my own. 540 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:39,292 So, how about it? Me against you in front of the whole town. 541 00:29:39,376 --> 00:29:40,772 - Winner takes all. - All right, fine. 542 00:29:40,856 --> 00:29:42,556 But why don't we up the stakes a little? 543 00:29:42,640 --> 00:29:45,690 When I win, which I will, you resign from the council. 544 00:29:45,774 --> 00:29:48,693 Agreed. And if I win, I want you, 545 00:29:48,777 --> 00:29:50,390 personally you, 546 00:29:50,474 --> 00:29:52,392 to reinstate my great grandfather's statue in Pickens Park. 547 00:29:52,476 --> 00:29:53,524 - Deal. - Excellent. 548 00:29:53,608 --> 00:29:55,175 Well, may the best man win, eh? 549 00:29:58,221 --> 00:30:00,139 He wants to fight me. 550 00:30:00,223 --> 00:30:02,315 In the ring? 551 00:30:02,399 --> 00:30:05,101 He's going to try and mind control you in front of the whole town? 552 00:30:05,185 --> 00:30:07,277 That's not going to happen. I'll be thinking about my dad 553 00:30:07,361 --> 00:30:10,323 while I beat him to a pulp and send his ass out of Riverdale in a body bag. 554 00:30:12,322 --> 00:30:15,282 Tabitha. Hey, I was actually just picking up the phone to call you. 555 00:30:16,152 --> 00:30:17,458 Can we meet? 556 00:30:17,980 --> 00:30:19,289 In person? 557 00:30:19,373 --> 00:30:21,987 Thank you for taking the time, Agent Drake. 558 00:30:22,071 --> 00:30:26,252 It's my pleasure, Agent Cooper. I've wanted to meet you since the Stark weather case. 559 00:30:26,336 --> 00:30:28,733 Well, I'm sorry that it took so long, 560 00:30:28,817 --> 00:30:32,128 but you said you had some insight about the case that I'm working. 561 00:30:32,212 --> 00:30:34,652 Uh, yes. 562 00:30:34,736 --> 00:30:38,090 What you described may not be spontaneous human combustion. 563 00:30:38,174 --> 00:30:43,226 Despite what your coroner friend says, SHC is extremely rare. 564 00:30:43,310 --> 00:30:46,751 Okay, so if it's not SHC, what is it? 565 00:30:46,835 --> 00:30:51,756 What you described could be someone who is manifesting nascent powers of pyrokinesis. 566 00:30:51,840 --> 00:30:54,019 Pyro... Pyrokinesis? 567 00:30:54,103 --> 00:30:56,630 The ability to create and control fire with their mind. 568 00:30:56,714 --> 00:31:02,810 And what triggers the onset of these kinds of abilities? 569 00:31:02,894 --> 00:31:06,292 Pretty much what you'd expect. Puberty, intense traumas. 570 00:31:06,376 --> 00:31:10,253 And how does pyrokinesis work, specifically? 571 00:31:10,337 --> 00:31:13,952 We all generate heat. Me, you. 572 00:31:14,036 --> 00:31:17,390 But a pyrokinetic person generates heat at the level of a superconductor. 573 00:31:17,474 --> 00:31:19,697 They have to discharge it, or it will build up 574 00:31:19,781 --> 00:31:22,003 and cause them or anyone near them to self-immolate 575 00:31:22,087 --> 00:31:25,439 Okay. And... And how do they discharge the heat? 576 00:31:25,961 --> 00:31:27,180 Practice. 577 00:31:29,356 --> 00:31:30,922 Want some pointers? 578 00:31:31,825 --> 00:31:33,276 Thanks for stopping by. 579 00:31:33,360 --> 00:31:35,321 And thanks for the partnership. 580 00:31:35,405 --> 00:31:37,932 Thank you. 581 00:31:38,016 --> 00:31:39,976 And we'll let you know about the slot machines. 582 00:31:40,060 --> 00:31:41,242 Absolutely. 583 00:31:43,283 --> 00:31:44,719 - Bye. - Bye. 584 00:31:52,074 --> 00:31:53,818 So, what were they doing here? 585 00:31:53,902 --> 00:31:57,952 We were reminding each other of who we are. 586 00:31:58,036 --> 00:31:59,345 Hmm? 587 00:31:59,429 --> 00:32:01,652 Three women and three proud business owners 588 00:32:01,736 --> 00:32:06,613 in a small town that needs to come together instead of letting itself be ripped apart. 589 00:32:06,697 --> 00:32:10,313 We found a way to thread the needle and support one another. 590 00:32:10,397 --> 00:32:12,141 How so? 591 00:32:12,225 --> 00:32:15,187 I'm giving two of my Babylonium slot machines to the Whyte Wyrm. 592 00:32:15,271 --> 00:32:19,800 And in return, Toni is giving me ten percent of what she brings in with them. 593 00:32:19,884 --> 00:32:23,500 As for Tabitha, we're opening a Pop's booth in the grand lobby 594 00:32:23,584 --> 00:32:26,851 and splitting the profits from food sales. 595 00:32:26,935 --> 00:32:29,375 Circles rise together, after all. 596 00:32:29,459 --> 00:32:31,334 Well, I have to tip my hat to you. 597 00:32:31,418 --> 00:32:34,685 Very smart how you were able to handle this with Tabitha and Toni. 598 00:32:34,769 --> 00:32:37,862 Oh, I wish I could take credit, but it was Tabitha. 599 00:32:37,946 --> 00:32:42,255 She's the one who came up with this three-way partnership and plan. 600 00:32:43,430 --> 00:32:45,174 Yeah. She's very clever, isn't she? 601 00:32:45,258 --> 00:32:46,346 Yeah. 602 00:32:53,788 --> 00:32:56,747 You're 119 degrees, Cheryl. 603 00:32:57,748 --> 00:32:59,710 Focus on the logs in the fireplace 604 00:32:59,794 --> 00:33:02,278 and project the heat that's building up inside onto it. 605 00:33:02,362 --> 00:33:05,324 - How? - Focus. Visualize it and it will happen. 606 00:33:05,408 --> 00:33:07,500 I'm burning up. I can't even think straight. 607 00:33:07,584 --> 00:33:09,546 Well, you better get your head in the game, Cheryl, 608 00:33:09,630 --> 00:33:12,894 because if you don't, me, you or your Nana are going to burst into flames. 609 00:33:25,341 --> 00:33:27,477 All right. Remember your tether. 610 00:33:27,561 --> 00:33:28,997 Couldn't forget if I tried. 611 00:33:34,437 --> 00:33:36,483 All right, fellas, let's touch 'em. 612 00:33:39,442 --> 00:33:40,661 Good luck. 613 00:33:47,189 --> 00:33:48,321 Go, Archie! 614 00:33:58,113 --> 00:33:59,375 Focus, Archie! 615 00:34:02,683 --> 00:34:04,902 Go on, lower you guard, Archie. 616 00:34:06,295 --> 00:34:09,080 Lower you guard and let me win. 617 00:34:16,610 --> 00:34:18,745 Again, that's not gonna work on me. 618 00:34:18,829 --> 00:34:22,093 Okay. Looks like I have to beat you the old-fashioned way. 619 00:34:24,705 --> 00:34:26,054 Come on, Archie! 620 00:34:45,552 --> 00:34:48,555 One! Two! 621 00:34:48,990 --> 00:34:50,121 Three! 622 00:34:51,122 --> 00:34:52,123 Four! 623 00:34:53,211 --> 00:34:54,430 Five! 624 00:34:55,300 --> 00:34:56,389 Six! 625 00:34:56,954 --> 00:34:57,999 Seven! 626 00:35:04,962 --> 00:35:08,186 - I can't... I can't do it. - Yes. Yes, you can, Cheryl. 627 00:35:08,270 --> 00:35:11,885 You're... You're phoenix, okay? You thrive in fire. 628 00:35:11,969 --> 00:35:14,235 Your brother's corpse was baptized in fire. 629 00:35:14,319 --> 00:35:17,108 Your ancestor, Abigail, she was consumed in fire. 630 00:35:17,192 --> 00:35:19,937 You burned this house down and rebuilt it. 631 00:35:20,021 --> 00:35:22,679 You yourself said that you can control the elements. 632 00:35:22,763 --> 00:35:25,653 Your entire life has been building up to this... 633 00:35:25,738 --> 00:35:28,266 - - ...threshold. - She's at 262 degrees 634 00:35:28,508 --> 00:35:31,514 Damn it, Cheryl! You are going to die if you don't do this. 635 00:35:31,598 --> 00:35:33,037 Focus on the logs, okay? 636 00:35:33,121 --> 00:35:35,039 - Stop yelling at me! - Burn those logs! 637 00:35:35,123 --> 00:35:38,431 - 303 degrees. - I'm trying. I'm trying. 638 00:35:42,565 --> 00:35:44,918 Burn her, Cheryl. Burn your mother, okay? 639 00:35:45,002 --> 00:35:49,009 Focus. Visualize and make her pay for all of the pain that she's caused you, okay? 640 00:35:49,093 --> 00:35:50,791 Set her ass on fire! 641 00:36:06,502 --> 00:36:08,551 You did it, Cheryl. 642 00:36:08,635 --> 00:36:12,856 Great job and congratulations. You are officially a pyrokinetic. 643 00:36:21,038 --> 00:36:22,213 Guard, Archie! 644 00:36:44,497 --> 00:36:45,995 - One! - All right. Stay down! 645 00:36:46,079 --> 00:36:48,133 - Two! - Stay down! You're done. You're done. 646 00:36:48,218 --> 00:36:49,635 - Three! - He's slaughtering you, Arch. 647 00:36:49,719 --> 00:36:51,289 - Four! - You're done! 648 00:36:51,373 --> 00:36:52,853 Five! 649 00:36:53,375 --> 00:36:54,594 Six! 650 00:36:55,595 --> 00:36:56,944 Seven! 651 00:38:09,146 --> 00:38:10,847 Arch. 652 00:38:10,931 --> 00:38:15,634 Hey, Jug, I just heard about the match. What happened? 653 00:38:15,718 --> 00:38:17,111 Percival won. 654 00:38:18,286 --> 00:38:20,201 The match, the crowd. 655 00:38:21,768 --> 00:38:23,903 Archie's not going to get a medal from Guinness. 656 00:38:23,987 --> 00:38:25,598 Percival outplayed us. 657 00:38:27,774 --> 00:38:29,648 Arch, how could you have lost? 658 00:38:29,732 --> 00:38:31,691 I felt Percival's punches. 659 00:38:32,517 --> 00:38:34,044 I felt pain. 660 00:38:34,128 --> 00:38:35,129 I bled. 661 00:38:36,783 --> 00:38:38,135 How could this have happened? 662 00:38:38,219 --> 00:38:40,311 Is it possible Percival knows about my weakness? 663 00:38:40,395 --> 00:38:42,574 Could he have got a hold of the palladium? 664 00:38:42,658 --> 00:38:47,623 The only palladium I know of is what Archie gave to me to keep safe. 665 00:38:47,707 --> 00:38:48,838 Where is it? 666 00:38:50,797 --> 00:38:53,629 No, no, no, no, no. There is no way he could've found it. 667 00:38:53,713 --> 00:38:55,500 Then where is it, Betty? 668 00:38:55,584 --> 00:38:57,371 - I don't know, Archie. - Percival must know about our secrets. 669 00:38:57,455 --> 00:38:59,893 It's the only way that he could've beaten Archie. 670 00:39:00,676 --> 00:39:01,938 How does he know? 671 00:39:24,569 --> 00:39:26,923 Thank you, Alice. 672 00:39:27,147 --> 00:39:30,694 Now you get back downstairs and drink your wine, okay? 673 00:39:31,033 --> 00:39:32,516 Yeah. 674 00:39:32,882 --> 00:39:34,449 That sounds nice. 675 00:39:46,374 --> 00:39:47,857 What? 676 00:39:47,941 --> 00:39:49,856 Your friend, Archie. 677 00:39:51,118 --> 00:39:53,337 There's something special about him. 678 00:39:56,950 --> 00:39:59,869 You're going to tell me everything, Betty. 679 00:39:59,953 --> 00:40:02,698 Then you're going to go back to sleep. 680 00:40:02,782 --> 00:40:04,784 You're going to forget I was even here. 681 00:40:11,486 --> 00:40:12,748 Archie did it. 682 00:40:13,575 --> 00:40:15,232 The statue is up. 683 00:40:15,316 --> 00:40:16,712 Wow. 684 00:40:16,796 --> 00:40:18,798 A man of his word to the end, eh? 685 00:40:20,060 --> 00:40:21,496 Fancy a stroll, Tom? 686 00:40:57,271 --> 00:40:58,667 You're so quiet. 687 00:40:58,751 --> 00:41:00,843 What's wrong? You won the fight. 688 00:41:00,927 --> 00:41:02,450 It's Tabitha Tate. 689 00:41:03,407 --> 00:41:05,543 She weighs on me. 690 00:41:05,627 --> 00:41:07,604 Full of false virtue. 691 00:41:07,689 --> 00:41:12,765 Standing in the way of true progress with that hideous diner of hers. It's not right. 692 00:41:14,941 --> 00:41:17,337 I'm afraid to say, gentlemen, 693 00:41:17,421 --> 00:41:21,295 Tabitha Tate's not long for this new world we're creating.