1 00:00:02,153 --> 00:00:04,609 Some towns are football towns, 2 00:00:04,722 --> 00:00:06,971 some are hockey towns. 3 00:00:07,320 --> 00:00:10,122 Riverdale High had a so-so football team. 4 00:00:10,148 --> 00:00:13,216 And in the dead of winter, kids played hockey on Sweetwater River 5 00:00:13,242 --> 00:00:14,927 once it had frozen solid. 6 00:00:14,971 --> 00:00:18,328 But at its heart, Riverdale was a basketball town. 7 00:00:18,496 --> 00:00:20,890 Long past its heyday, some would say, 8 00:00:21,125 --> 00:00:22,997 which was when the Riverdale High Bulldogs, 9 00:00:23,023 --> 00:00:25,618 led by point guard Fred Andrews, 10 00:00:25,644 --> 00:00:28,164 were state champions three years running. 11 00:00:31,726 --> 00:00:34,554 That's another big loss for Riverdale. 12 00:00:43,040 --> 00:00:44,807 Hey, look, fellas. 13 00:00:46,058 --> 00:00:48,292 We fought the good fight out there. 14 00:00:49,233 --> 00:00:51,064 We got the rest of the season 15 00:00:51,268 --> 00:00:54,047 to dust ourselves off, get back on top. 16 00:00:54,073 --> 00:00:56,186 Not if we keep playing like pansies. 17 00:00:56,323 --> 00:00:59,440 You're all a bunch of spineless, 18 00:00:59,466 --> 00:01:01,812 pillow-soft chumps. 19 00:01:01,838 --> 00:01:03,664 You're lucky my parents still sponsor us. 20 00:01:03,690 --> 00:01:05,275 We're a panic and a half! 21 00:01:05,301 --> 00:01:07,478 Cut the gas, Captain. 22 00:01:08,459 --> 00:01:10,923 Nobody's jazzed about what happened out there. 23 00:01:11,854 --> 00:01:13,345 The Bulldogs? 24 00:01:13,982 --> 00:01:15,806 We used to be unstoppable. 25 00:01:16,163 --> 00:01:19,122 Back when your dad played, they were the champs, not the chumps. 26 00:01:19,166 --> 00:01:23,572 Now, I know that you don't want to spoil that legacy. 27 00:01:34,683 --> 00:01:36,205 What did Mr. Blossom want? 28 00:01:36,231 --> 00:01:38,002 I finally convinced our lead sponsor 29 00:01:38,028 --> 00:01:40,360 to let me recruit an outside player. 30 00:01:40,404 --> 00:01:42,406 A kid who knows how to win games. 31 00:01:42,559 --> 00:01:46,028 You know me, I'll take any help we can get. Who's the guy? A ringer? 32 00:01:46,054 --> 00:01:48,013 No, he's a farm kid out of Duck Creek. 33 00:01:48,080 --> 00:01:51,700 6'3", 220 lbs. Pure muscle, but fast. 34 00:01:51,952 --> 00:01:54,083 - What's his name? - Mantle. 35 00:01:55,158 --> 00:01:57,190 Reggie "The Blur" Mantle. 36 00:01:57,216 --> 00:01:59,610 - The Blur? - 'Cause you never see him coming. 37 00:02:23,012 --> 00:02:26,190 You know, I've been thinking. 38 00:02:26,684 --> 00:02:29,299 What if you and I went steady? 39 00:02:29,714 --> 00:02:31,088 Went steady? 40 00:02:31,325 --> 00:02:32,768 How would that work? 41 00:02:32,794 --> 00:02:34,596 It's not like you can pin me 42 00:02:34,622 --> 00:02:37,166 or like we can walk down the halls holding hands. 43 00:02:37,192 --> 00:02:41,611 I know, but it could be just for us. 44 00:02:42,204 --> 00:02:43,801 Our secret. 45 00:02:44,647 --> 00:02:46,174 Only we know. 46 00:02:48,906 --> 00:02:51,258 Unless you don't want to. 47 00:02:51,301 --> 00:02:54,826 It's just kind of a thing squares do. 48 00:02:54,870 --> 00:02:57,046 You know? Go steady. 49 00:02:57,197 --> 00:02:59,931 That's a fair point. 50 00:03:00,674 --> 00:03:02,062 Anyway... 51 00:03:02,088 --> 00:03:06,360 It's kind of like we're already secretly going steady if you think about it. So... 52 00:03:27,464 --> 00:03:29,161 You sure I can't give you a hand? 53 00:03:29,187 --> 00:03:31,132 No, I'm good. 54 00:03:35,867 --> 00:03:37,358 So you're from Korea? 55 00:03:39,198 --> 00:03:41,069 My mom's Korean. 56 00:03:41,395 --> 00:03:44,725 My dad was born here, I was born here. 57 00:03:45,455 --> 00:03:48,589 My Uncle Frank said you played basketball for Stonewall Prep. 58 00:03:49,054 --> 00:03:50,186 What happened? 59 00:03:50,230 --> 00:03:51,444 You writing a book? 60 00:03:52,660 --> 00:03:55,288 There's not much to tell. I dropped out. 61 00:03:56,366 --> 00:03:58,890 I had a great chat with your folks, Reggie. 62 00:03:59,035 --> 00:04:02,319 We're all squared away if you want to say your see-you-laters. 63 00:04:02,820 --> 00:04:03,960 All right. 64 00:04:14,393 --> 00:04:16,882 Archie and Frank told me that you grew up on a farm. 65 00:04:16,908 --> 00:04:18,127 Yes, ma'am. 66 00:04:18,170 --> 00:04:19,612 What was that like? 67 00:04:19,656 --> 00:04:23,007 The farm's everything we have. It's our family's legacy. 68 00:04:23,284 --> 00:04:26,203 My dad came home from the war with a chunk of shrapnel 69 00:04:26,229 --> 00:04:29,530 stuck in his shoulder, so, it slowed him down. 70 00:04:29,822 --> 00:04:33,495 I couldn't let the family business fall behind, so I stepped up. 71 00:04:34,230 --> 00:04:36,145 Pitching in as much as I can. 72 00:04:36,331 --> 00:04:38,974 What about the GI Bill? Doesn't the government help you out? 73 00:04:39,135 --> 00:04:40,828 The army doesn't give us any money. 74 00:04:40,854 --> 00:04:43,239 We're not considered eligible. 75 00:04:43,283 --> 00:04:45,268 Well, we are. Why not you guys? 76 00:04:47,177 --> 00:04:48,588 Why do you think? 77 00:04:51,267 --> 00:04:52,565 That's terrible. 78 00:04:52,591 --> 00:04:56,534 Mayor Blossom will make sure your family's farm stays afloat financially. 79 00:04:56,809 --> 00:04:59,315 So you can just concentrate on playing ball. 80 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:01,690 Thanks, Coach. 81 00:05:04,216 --> 00:05:05,627 This is your cot. 82 00:05:06,212 --> 00:05:09,260 Some more blankets down the hall if you get cold or anything. 83 00:05:09,913 --> 00:05:11,741 Oh, I emptied a drawer. 84 00:05:11,767 --> 00:05:15,135 If you need any more space, I can make some... 85 00:05:15,611 --> 00:05:16,814 Who is that? 86 00:05:20,373 --> 00:05:22,573 That is my neighbor. 87 00:05:25,673 --> 00:05:27,612 You'll meet her at school. 88 00:05:28,020 --> 00:05:31,221 We're actually supposed to be keeping our curtains closed from now on. 89 00:05:31,896 --> 00:05:34,979 Betty, can I talk to you for a minute? 90 00:05:35,858 --> 00:05:37,893 Sure, Dad. What's the word? 91 00:05:39,266 --> 00:05:40,596 Well... 92 00:05:41,424 --> 00:05:44,055 I was talking to Dr. Werthers. 93 00:05:44,081 --> 00:05:49,235 He wonders if it might not be prudent to get you exercising more. 94 00:05:49,370 --> 00:05:53,440 You know, to burn off some of your excess energy. 95 00:05:53,729 --> 00:05:56,867 He doesn't want me to go back on Riverdale Grandstand, does he? 96 00:05:56,893 --> 00:05:58,742 No, no, no, no. 97 00:05:58,909 --> 00:06:01,509 He says too many temptations there. 98 00:06:02,955 --> 00:06:04,150 Boys. 99 00:06:04,409 --> 00:06:08,195 Well, he wondered if you... If you might not fare better 100 00:06:08,221 --> 00:06:12,268 spending more time with nice, decent girls. 101 00:06:12,307 --> 00:06:13,789 Unlike Veronica. 102 00:06:13,815 --> 00:06:16,461 Now, I've spoken with Clifford Blossom, 103 00:06:16,487 --> 00:06:18,941 and he's going to arrange it all with Cheryl. 104 00:06:18,967 --> 00:06:22,013 Cheryl? What does Cheryl have to do with any of this? 105 00:06:23,768 --> 00:06:26,690 Well, Dr. Werthers thinks, 106 00:06:26,734 --> 00:06:31,026 and your mother and I both agree, you should join... 107 00:06:31,978 --> 00:06:33,666 the Vixens. 108 00:06:36,620 --> 00:06:39,917 www.subtitulamos.tv 109 00:06:44,969 --> 00:06:47,668 Well, you looked snappy at the game, Topaz. 110 00:06:47,711 --> 00:06:50,584 Never seen a wool sweater filled out so nicely. 111 00:06:50,627 --> 00:06:52,534 Thanks for the apple butter, Lizzo. 112 00:06:52,737 --> 00:06:55,373 And let me guess. You and the queen of the paper shakers 113 00:06:55,399 --> 00:06:57,706 got chummy in the janitor's closet afterwards? 114 00:06:58,461 --> 00:06:59,706 More or less. 115 00:07:00,507 --> 00:07:03,023 Nice work, if you can get it. 116 00:07:03,335 --> 00:07:05,163 You figured out a good hustle. 117 00:07:05,391 --> 00:07:08,466 You find these ripe cherries knowing they're in the closet, 118 00:07:08,492 --> 00:07:11,039 which means there's a shelf life on them. 119 00:07:11,256 --> 00:07:13,824 Can get what you want and move on. 120 00:07:13,850 --> 00:07:15,273 No fuss, no muss. 121 00:07:16,305 --> 00:07:18,699 Look. I gotta boogie. 122 00:07:18,796 --> 00:07:20,250 I'll catch you later. 123 00:07:21,658 --> 00:07:24,052 It's so good to see you, Toni. 124 00:07:24,095 --> 00:07:25,544 You too, Tabitha. 125 00:07:25,570 --> 00:07:28,281 How's the tour with Mrs. Till been going? 126 00:07:29,386 --> 00:07:30,507 Well... 127 00:07:31,275 --> 00:07:35,727 let me tell you, she has been so strong. 128 00:07:36,460 --> 00:07:38,180 So inspiring. 129 00:07:38,501 --> 00:07:41,069 But the tour itself... 130 00:07:41,211 --> 00:07:43,219 Going from town to town 131 00:07:43,451 --> 00:07:47,456 and seeing up close what some people are capable of doing... 132 00:07:48,511 --> 00:07:51,312 The inhumanity, the hatred. 133 00:07:51,688 --> 00:07:55,383 - The racial injustice. - I can only imagine. 134 00:07:57,738 --> 00:07:59,194 Now give me the scoop. 135 00:07:59,220 --> 00:08:01,180 What have you been doing to keep busy? 136 00:08:01,916 --> 00:08:06,992 Well... Don't laugh, but I'm a cheerleader. 137 00:08:07,028 --> 00:08:08,210 You are? 138 00:08:10,866 --> 00:08:13,046 That's fun. 139 00:08:15,703 --> 00:08:19,185 But you are still writing for the Blue and Gold, I hope. 140 00:08:19,211 --> 00:08:23,703 Honestly, I haven't been doing much writing lately. 141 00:08:24,061 --> 00:08:25,195 No. 142 00:08:28,531 --> 00:08:31,772 So Betty Cooper is now a River Vixen? 143 00:08:31,815 --> 00:08:34,255 Newly minted as of last night. 144 00:08:34,281 --> 00:08:36,466 Much to my chagrin, might I add. 145 00:08:36,492 --> 00:08:39,736 And you now own the Babylonium. 146 00:08:39,930 --> 00:08:42,263 The paperwork was finalized this morning. 147 00:08:42,289 --> 00:08:45,724 Right. And weren't you the popcorn girl two days ago? 148 00:08:45,750 --> 00:08:49,539 What can I say? Veronica Lodge likes to burn rubber. 149 00:08:50,007 --> 00:08:53,070 Hey, gang. Do you mind if we join you? 150 00:08:53,402 --> 00:08:55,172 That all depends. 151 00:08:55,198 --> 00:08:59,648 Are you going to introduce us to your strapping flutter bum of a new pal? 152 00:09:02,078 --> 00:09:04,718 Hey. I'm Reggie Mantle. 153 00:09:04,761 --> 00:09:07,107 I just got recruited to the Bulldogs. 154 00:09:07,719 --> 00:09:11,982 I suspected a tall drink of water like you was a sportsman. 155 00:09:12,008 --> 00:09:14,554 Careful, Veronica. You might get a ticket for speeding. 156 00:09:14,597 --> 00:09:16,372 Hi. I'm Cheryl Blossom. 157 00:09:16,398 --> 00:09:18,023 My parents sponsor the Bulldogs, 158 00:09:18,049 --> 00:09:20,708 and I am the captain of Riverdale High's cheerleading squad, the Vixens. 159 00:09:20,734 --> 00:09:23,219 So we'll be working closely together. 160 00:09:25,023 --> 00:09:26,249 What about you? 161 00:09:26,758 --> 00:09:28,516 You a cheerleader? 162 00:09:30,091 --> 00:09:32,531 I am. I'm Betty. 163 00:09:32,708 --> 00:09:34,343 Nice to meet you, neighbor. 164 00:09:34,655 --> 00:09:35,930 Neighbor? 165 00:09:36,793 --> 00:09:38,752 Reggie's bunking with us. 166 00:09:38,944 --> 00:09:41,294 Yeah, he's gonna help turn things around for the Bulldogs. 167 00:09:41,320 --> 00:09:43,713 Well, he's already turned my day around. 168 00:09:43,961 --> 00:09:47,443 But fill us in, Reginald. Where are you from? What you do for kicks? 169 00:09:47,469 --> 00:09:49,617 And do you like the movies? 170 00:09:49,806 --> 00:09:53,062 There isn't a theater in Duck Creek. 171 00:09:53,854 --> 00:09:55,990 My family and I, we don't have a TV set. 172 00:09:56,016 --> 00:09:59,381 Oh, well, you must come to the Babylonium here in town. 173 00:09:59,424 --> 00:10:01,708 It's a movie palace I own. 174 00:10:01,734 --> 00:10:04,492 I own my own business, yes. 175 00:10:06,211 --> 00:10:08,779 Or if you're interested in picking up some part-time work, 176 00:10:08,805 --> 00:10:11,021 I'm always on the hunt for a few good men. 177 00:10:11,047 --> 00:10:14,411 You'll have to excuse Veronica. Clearly, she was raised by wolves. 178 00:10:14,437 --> 00:10:17,169 I appreciate the, invitation, 179 00:10:17,195 --> 00:10:20,141 but I'm just here to play basketball and win games. 180 00:10:20,184 --> 00:10:22,447 Speaking of, where's the gym? 181 00:10:22,491 --> 00:10:23,953 I could show you. 182 00:10:25,288 --> 00:10:26,940 Come on. I'll take you. 183 00:10:33,502 --> 00:10:35,112 Don't I know you? 184 00:10:35,386 --> 00:10:37,055 Weren't you the guy who was supposed to help me 185 00:10:37,081 --> 00:10:38,942 keep track of my homework from afar? 186 00:10:38,986 --> 00:10:41,696 Oh, my gosh, I'm so sorry. 187 00:10:41,722 --> 00:10:45,601 Tabitha, I... I got preoccupied. 188 00:10:45,645 --> 00:10:47,610 It's... It's okay. 189 00:10:47,636 --> 00:10:49,438 It was actually much easier to coordinate 190 00:10:49,464 --> 00:10:51,664 with Principal Featherhead than I anticipated. 191 00:10:51,690 --> 00:10:54,074 So you are hereby absolved. 192 00:10:54,100 --> 00:10:56,878 Well, that's a relief. 193 00:10:57,004 --> 00:11:00,914 So, tell me, why are you so preoccupied? 194 00:11:00,940 --> 00:11:03,750 Oh, I got a job. I'm writing comic books. 195 00:11:03,793 --> 00:11:06,368 Oh! How fun. What kind? 196 00:11:06,394 --> 00:11:09,383 It's a broad range, but I also got to meet 197 00:11:09,409 --> 00:11:13,868 and start working for a literary hero of mine, Brad Rayberry. 198 00:11:13,894 --> 00:11:15,703 Oh, my gosh. I know Brad Rayberry, 199 00:11:15,729 --> 00:11:19,983 I mean, not personally, but I've read his books. His stories. 200 00:11:20,136 --> 00:11:21,401 You read science fiction? 201 00:11:21,427 --> 00:11:24,629 I read across all genres, including science fiction. 202 00:11:24,655 --> 00:11:26,073 Say, would you want to meet him? 203 00:11:27,425 --> 00:11:30,347 - Would it be an imposition? - No, no, not at all. 204 00:11:30,373 --> 00:11:33,370 It's... negative perspiration. 205 00:11:33,891 --> 00:11:35,526 I'm sure he would love it. 206 00:11:36,260 --> 00:11:38,472 Okay. Great. 207 00:11:47,181 --> 00:11:48,530 Veronica. Hey. 208 00:11:49,234 --> 00:11:50,475 Kevin. 209 00:11:51,037 --> 00:11:54,076 Don't tell me you're here to see Singin' in the Rain again. 210 00:11:54,139 --> 00:11:56,660 I would think you'd have the whole picture memorized by now. 211 00:11:56,686 --> 00:11:58,699 I do, and I'm not. 212 00:11:58,725 --> 00:12:01,459 I'm actually here because I wanted to see about getting a job. 213 00:12:01,615 --> 00:12:05,902 - At school, you mentioned you were looking for... - A few good men. Yes, I am. 214 00:12:05,928 --> 00:12:07,917 Since I called it quits with the basketball team, 215 00:12:07,943 --> 00:12:12,941 I've been looking for something to do, and I love the movies. 216 00:12:12,967 --> 00:12:15,881 Well, that's my biggest prerequisite. 217 00:12:17,011 --> 00:12:21,076 And you're already pals with Clay. 218 00:12:21,342 --> 00:12:22,350 I am. 219 00:12:22,376 --> 00:12:26,154 Well, he's up in the projection booth even as we speak. 220 00:12:26,593 --> 00:12:29,092 But maybe you could help me with something. 221 00:12:29,890 --> 00:12:31,325 Yeah, with what? 222 00:12:32,969 --> 00:12:34,803 Well, between us... 223 00:12:35,197 --> 00:12:37,693 I happen to think Clay is... 224 00:12:38,421 --> 00:12:40,680 extremely dashing. 225 00:12:40,881 --> 00:12:45,080 I've been dropping hints that I'm interested in something more 226 00:12:45,106 --> 00:12:47,520 than a professional relationship with him. 227 00:12:47,549 --> 00:12:50,117 But so far, no bites. 228 00:12:50,160 --> 00:12:53,379 Maybe you could help me suss him out a bit. 229 00:12:54,926 --> 00:12:57,049 Do you mean, like... 230 00:12:57,075 --> 00:13:00,209 Like is he seeing anyone, that sort of thing? 231 00:13:00,475 --> 00:13:01,868 Yeah, maybe. 232 00:13:01,911 --> 00:13:04,809 Well, in that case, when can you start? 233 00:13:09,676 --> 00:13:12,129 All right, you turkeys. Bring it in. 234 00:13:12,356 --> 00:13:14,881 We have ourselves a new player. 235 00:13:14,924 --> 00:13:17,567 His name is Reggie Mantle. 236 00:13:17,927 --> 00:13:19,684 So let's see what he can do. 237 00:13:21,200 --> 00:13:23,666 We are going to split up into two teams. 238 00:13:23,692 --> 00:13:25,587 Julian, you're captain of one team. 239 00:13:25,630 --> 00:13:27,632 Reggie, you've got the other. 240 00:13:27,676 --> 00:13:29,199 Everyone else, pick a side. 241 00:13:34,430 --> 00:13:38,126 Come on, guys. We can't have a game if it's three against seven. 242 00:13:42,656 --> 00:13:44,267 We'll take Doiley too. 243 00:13:44,293 --> 00:13:45,555 That'll be enough. 244 00:13:45,694 --> 00:13:47,111 The water boy? 245 00:13:47,145 --> 00:13:48,244 Yeah. 246 00:13:48,371 --> 00:13:50,932 - What is this, a gag? - Can it, Julian. 247 00:13:51,726 --> 00:13:53,369 Dilton, you up for it? 248 00:13:55,365 --> 00:13:56,572 Well, come on. 249 00:14:28,084 --> 00:14:29,390 Yeah! 250 00:14:42,442 --> 00:14:45,043 Thirty-eight, all. Anyone's game. 251 00:15:04,916 --> 00:15:06,736 Let's go. Game point. 252 00:15:21,442 --> 00:15:22,666 Yes! Yes! 253 00:15:39,396 --> 00:15:41,971 Guys, how about we get some burgers at Pop's? 254 00:15:42,202 --> 00:15:43,768 Reggie hasn't tried 'em yet. 255 00:15:47,910 --> 00:15:50,855 Come on. It's our post-practice tradition. What gives? 256 00:15:51,037 --> 00:15:53,768 Actually, I can't. I got a bunch of homework to catch up on. 257 00:15:53,794 --> 00:15:55,491 You know what, Andrews, you're right. 258 00:15:55,548 --> 00:15:57,071 It is tradition. 259 00:15:57,217 --> 00:15:59,175 I'm hungry enough to eat a horse. 260 00:15:59,219 --> 00:16:01,315 Last one to Pop's treats. 261 00:16:04,129 --> 00:16:05,776 You can come too, pipsqueak. 262 00:16:18,020 --> 00:16:20,137 Gather around, Vixens. 263 00:16:20,544 --> 00:16:23,298 Now that our team's roster is finally complete, 264 00:16:23,324 --> 00:16:26,159 and with my family's first big booster event coming up, 265 00:16:26,543 --> 00:16:29,879 it is time to assign each Vixen to their respective player. 266 00:16:30,032 --> 00:16:32,165 Wait. What do you mean, "assign"? 267 00:16:32,208 --> 00:16:34,415 It means that you show your particular player 268 00:16:34,441 --> 00:16:36,634 extra-personalized support throughout the season. 269 00:16:36,660 --> 00:16:39,157 Baking him cookies, wearing his jersey, 270 00:16:39,183 --> 00:16:40,832 helping him with his homework. 271 00:16:40,988 --> 00:16:43,532 I, of course, will be paired with Julian. 272 00:16:43,558 --> 00:16:47,660 And Toni, you and Archie will be matched. 273 00:16:47,919 --> 00:16:50,748 As for our new star player, 274 00:16:50,792 --> 00:16:52,691 I was thinking 275 00:16:53,534 --> 00:16:56,035 Betty could be with Reggie. 276 00:17:10,067 --> 00:17:13,157 Maybe we leave him a note and try again tomorrow? 277 00:17:13,183 --> 00:17:14,892 Yeah, that's a good idea. 278 00:17:15,893 --> 00:17:19,494 Hey, maybe we can go catch a flick. 279 00:17:19,541 --> 00:17:21,991 I think the Babylonium is playing It Came from Beneath the Sea, 280 00:17:22,017 --> 00:17:24,752 and Ray Harryhausen did the giant octopus. 281 00:17:27,089 --> 00:17:28,244 Yes. 282 00:17:28,821 --> 00:17:31,853 I would love to go to the movies with you. 283 00:17:45,847 --> 00:17:46,947 Toni. 284 00:17:48,098 --> 00:17:49,299 What's going on? 285 00:17:50,637 --> 00:17:53,292 We need to get real, Cheryl. 286 00:17:53,367 --> 00:17:54,509 What about? 287 00:17:54,986 --> 00:17:56,705 I can't do this anymore. 288 00:17:57,337 --> 00:17:58,697 The Vixens. 289 00:17:59,208 --> 00:18:01,836 Is this about being paired with Archie? 290 00:18:01,862 --> 00:18:03,298 Would you prefer someone else? 291 00:18:03,366 --> 00:18:05,716 No. I don't want to get paired with anyone. 292 00:18:06,128 --> 00:18:07,931 That's the thing. 293 00:18:08,478 --> 00:18:10,585 Baking for my own personal meathead 294 00:18:10,611 --> 00:18:13,252 is not really what I want my life to be about. 295 00:18:14,054 --> 00:18:16,525 This whole thing just doesn't feel right anymore. 296 00:18:17,146 --> 00:18:19,975 It's not me or who I want to be. 297 00:18:20,417 --> 00:18:21,775 A cheerleader. 298 00:18:22,498 --> 00:18:23,627 I see. 299 00:18:26,182 --> 00:18:30,197 Toni, this doesn't have anything to do with me asking you to go steady, does it? 300 00:18:30,864 --> 00:18:34,306 No. But now that you mention it, 301 00:18:34,955 --> 00:18:37,140 I'm not the settling-down type. 302 00:18:37,166 --> 00:18:39,963 And I feel like I've lost myself. 303 00:18:40,361 --> 00:18:42,904 I don't know. This whole square scene isn't for me. 304 00:18:42,947 --> 00:18:44,978 I need to figure myself out. 305 00:18:45,479 --> 00:18:47,760 I'm sorry, Cheryl. 306 00:18:48,054 --> 00:18:49,822 I just need some space. 307 00:18:56,843 --> 00:18:59,583 Can we do a double-size popcorn, 308 00:18:59,609 --> 00:19:01,608 a large cola with extra ice, 309 00:19:01,634 --> 00:19:03,027 two packs of the Senior Mints, 310 00:19:03,053 --> 00:19:05,731 a Butterflinger, a pack of those Mint Bogos, 311 00:19:05,757 --> 00:19:07,656 Three Buccaneers and a Skit-Skat? 312 00:19:07,693 --> 00:19:08,906 Do you want anything? 313 00:19:09,539 --> 00:19:12,499 No, I'm okay. Thanks. 314 00:19:12,690 --> 00:19:14,757 That'll be 75 cents. 315 00:19:16,297 --> 00:19:17,647 Here you go. 316 00:19:18,805 --> 00:19:21,156 Perfect. Keep the change. 317 00:19:22,148 --> 00:19:23,692 - Enjoy the movie. - Thank you. 318 00:19:26,583 --> 00:19:28,710 Well, isn't that fascinating? 319 00:19:28,825 --> 00:19:29,898 What? 320 00:19:30,998 --> 00:19:34,480 Jughead and Tabitha going to the movies together? 321 00:19:35,926 --> 00:19:38,102 I find that interesting. Don't you? 322 00:19:38,209 --> 00:19:40,516 Could be they both like science fiction flicks. 323 00:19:42,137 --> 00:19:47,640 You know, Jughead and I were entangled for a New York minute. 324 00:19:47,965 --> 00:19:49,148 What happened? 325 00:19:49,579 --> 00:19:52,016 - I ended it. - How come? 326 00:19:52,060 --> 00:19:53,413 He's plenty handsome. 327 00:19:53,888 --> 00:19:55,210 I suppose. 328 00:19:55,704 --> 00:19:58,794 But between you and me, he's a total oddball. 329 00:19:58,893 --> 00:20:00,859 Lives in a train car too. 330 00:20:01,325 --> 00:20:04,945 I prefer my men to be a bit more continental. 331 00:20:05,584 --> 00:20:06,843 Worldly. 332 00:20:07,554 --> 00:20:10,499 With an air of mystery about them. 333 00:20:12,101 --> 00:20:13,546 I... 334 00:20:14,234 --> 00:20:16,689 I should skedaddle to the booth. 335 00:20:16,817 --> 00:20:19,179 - Get the next reel cued up. - Of course. 336 00:20:20,796 --> 00:20:21,858 But Clay... 337 00:20:23,452 --> 00:20:27,726 Just think about picking up what I'm putting down. 338 00:20:45,792 --> 00:20:47,863 What did you get for problem four? 339 00:20:48,076 --> 00:20:50,035 You know, you don't have to do this. 340 00:20:52,468 --> 00:20:53,730 What do you mean? 341 00:20:54,340 --> 00:20:57,952 Oh, helping you with your homework is one of my Vixen duties. 342 00:20:58,012 --> 00:21:00,058 I'm also supposed to discreetly find out 343 00:21:00,084 --> 00:21:03,714 what your favorite kind of cookie is, so I can bake you a batch. 344 00:21:04,199 --> 00:21:07,167 - You don't have to do that either. - Oh, but I do. 345 00:21:07,457 --> 00:21:09,824 On the hush-hush. It's sort of my... 346 00:21:10,691 --> 00:21:12,808 court-appointed punishment. 347 00:21:13,761 --> 00:21:14,969 What do you mean? 348 00:21:15,160 --> 00:21:17,071 Oh, I was ordered to join the Vixens 349 00:21:17,097 --> 00:21:21,245 to curb my unhealthy physical urges. 350 00:21:23,818 --> 00:21:25,385 Oh, you mean, you haven't heard? 351 00:21:26,980 --> 00:21:30,863 Yeah, I sort of flashed my underwear on live television. 352 00:21:31,094 --> 00:21:33,808 You know, like Marilyn Monroe style. 353 00:21:34,670 --> 00:21:37,386 Is that how come you and Archie 354 00:21:37,412 --> 00:21:40,152 have to have your curtains closed? 355 00:21:41,519 --> 00:21:43,542 Oh, no... 356 00:21:44,259 --> 00:21:45,652 Archie and I... 357 00:21:47,358 --> 00:21:50,010 Well, you'll probably hear about it anyways. 358 00:21:50,599 --> 00:21:55,652 We were basically caught having a peep show in our windows. 359 00:21:55,836 --> 00:21:56,972 A peep show. 360 00:21:57,897 --> 00:22:00,410 Yeah, if you can even call it that. 361 00:22:03,104 --> 00:22:04,323 You know what? 362 00:22:04,366 --> 00:22:07,238 I should... I should probably go. 363 00:22:07,933 --> 00:22:10,925 Oh, no. No, no, no. Nothing happened between us. 364 00:22:11,339 --> 00:22:13,027 We didn't. No, we're not... 365 00:22:13,070 --> 00:22:15,159 - I'm completely... - Yeah. 366 00:22:15,203 --> 00:22:18,380 Still, I'm living with the guy. 367 00:22:18,424 --> 00:22:21,601 And we don't go in much for peep shows 368 00:22:21,644 --> 00:22:25,191 and flashing panties in Duck Creek. So, it's... 369 00:22:25,799 --> 00:22:27,136 This is... 370 00:22:29,222 --> 00:22:33,618 Consider yourself relieved of your, Vixen duties. Okay? 371 00:22:33,728 --> 00:22:35,072 But I... 372 00:22:52,588 --> 00:22:55,635 Reg, you want to grab lunch with us? 373 00:22:55,732 --> 00:22:58,319 Thanks for the invite, but I'm gonna pass. 374 00:23:02,032 --> 00:23:05,122 Well, it wouldn't be with the team. It would be with my other friends. 375 00:23:05,166 --> 00:23:07,749 All the same, I'm good. 376 00:23:12,210 --> 00:23:14,465 I want to try something out on you cats. 377 00:23:14,491 --> 00:23:19,389 Ever since Featherhead refused to publish my Emmett Till article in the Blue and Gold, 378 00:23:19,415 --> 00:23:23,678 I've been keen to start a literary society for Riverdale's Black students. 379 00:23:23,793 --> 00:23:26,160 A club that publishes a journal 380 00:23:26,186 --> 00:23:30,059 focusing on Black voices and writing. 381 00:23:30,085 --> 00:23:32,223 I think that's an excellent idea. 382 00:23:32,249 --> 00:23:34,733 Yeah, I've been craving a forum where I can publish 383 00:23:34,759 --> 00:23:37,637 my literary criticism, poetry and short fiction. 384 00:23:37,663 --> 00:23:41,506 And this is something that you would do in addition to cheerleading? 385 00:23:41,532 --> 00:23:44,178 No, I gave that up. 386 00:23:44,727 --> 00:23:46,210 What happened? 387 00:23:46,773 --> 00:23:49,757 I joined the Vixens for the wrong reasons. 388 00:23:50,472 --> 00:23:53,491 It was because I had a crush on a girl. 389 00:23:54,402 --> 00:23:55,838 Cheryl Blossom. 390 00:23:55,967 --> 00:23:58,148 But now that's over, so... 391 00:23:58,599 --> 00:24:01,341 Anyway, I think publishing this journal 392 00:24:01,367 --> 00:24:04,286 could really make a difference for the Black students at Riverdale. 393 00:24:04,312 --> 00:24:06,817 It would. Definitely. 394 00:24:06,843 --> 00:24:08,534 But what happened with Cheryl? 395 00:24:08,577 --> 00:24:11,285 On the level, we're just so different. 396 00:24:11,311 --> 00:24:15,105 She's rich, she's white, she's a Blossom. 397 00:24:15,303 --> 00:24:18,053 The whole thing, it would just be impossible. 398 00:24:18,079 --> 00:24:21,256 I mean, it's hard but it's not impossible. 399 00:24:22,280 --> 00:24:25,067 For Kevin and I, we're also very different. 400 00:24:25,093 --> 00:24:27,944 So everything's a conversation. 401 00:24:28,233 --> 00:24:32,301 But he's up for getting to know me and what I'm all about, and vice versa. 402 00:24:32,327 --> 00:24:36,317 I hear that, Clay, but you're also both preppies. 403 00:24:36,343 --> 00:24:39,216 So, at least you're starting off on the same foot. 404 00:24:39,260 --> 00:24:40,546 Fair enough. 405 00:24:41,284 --> 00:24:43,905 I guess it all depends on how much you like the person. 406 00:24:49,811 --> 00:24:52,191 Kevin, you haven't seen Clay, have you? 407 00:24:52,708 --> 00:24:55,232 He's running late. Had some stuff at school. 408 00:24:55,276 --> 00:24:57,090 Can we chat about something? 409 00:24:57,136 --> 00:24:58,364 Of course. 410 00:24:58,584 --> 00:25:00,107 It's just, it... 411 00:25:00,150 --> 00:25:02,895 It seems like you're coming on really strong with Clay. 412 00:25:03,545 --> 00:25:04,677 I might be. 413 00:25:04,720 --> 00:25:06,947 Clay would never say anything. 414 00:25:06,973 --> 00:25:08,882 But is that really appropriate? 415 00:25:09,032 --> 00:25:10,308 Oh, Kevin. 416 00:25:11,035 --> 00:25:13,082 Don't be such a wet rag. 417 00:25:14,309 --> 00:25:17,246 What's wrong with a little workplace flirtation? 418 00:25:18,356 --> 00:25:20,867 It's not like Clay is even remotely interested. 419 00:25:20,893 --> 00:25:23,347 He's not. I know that for a fact. 420 00:25:24,566 --> 00:25:29,131 And why is that? Because he's not attracted to assertive women? 421 00:25:29,157 --> 00:25:32,754 No, he's not attracted to any women. 422 00:25:33,532 --> 00:25:35,215 Neither am I, for that matter. 423 00:25:35,655 --> 00:25:36,887 I knew it. 424 00:25:37,548 --> 00:25:40,637 I knew you were both secret friends of Dorothy. 425 00:25:41,015 --> 00:25:42,192 You knew? 426 00:25:42,473 --> 00:25:43,481 How? 427 00:25:43,507 --> 00:25:46,017 You're both dreamy flutter bums 428 00:25:46,043 --> 00:25:50,838 who can quote every line of Norma Desmond's dialogue in Sunset Boulevard. 429 00:25:50,864 --> 00:25:53,528 If you knew, why would you make a play for Clay? 430 00:25:53,878 --> 00:25:56,231 To test my hypothesis, of course. 431 00:25:56,985 --> 00:26:00,067 You lucky dog. He is a hunk. 432 00:26:00,820 --> 00:26:03,457 Say, what are the chances... 433 00:26:03,649 --> 00:26:05,877 Clay swings both ways? 434 00:26:05,903 --> 00:26:08,088 He doesn't. We don't. 435 00:26:08,232 --> 00:26:10,074 Double-checking, that's all. 436 00:26:11,061 --> 00:26:13,676 - You're okay with this? - Absolutely. 437 00:26:13,712 --> 00:26:16,766 Kevin, the only thing better than having a hunky boyfriend 438 00:26:16,792 --> 00:26:19,621 is having hunky friends who are boys. 439 00:26:19,825 --> 00:26:21,106 The thing is, 440 00:26:21,473 --> 00:26:25,085 I've always had more fun going out with Tony and Tab than, say, 441 00:26:25,783 --> 00:26:27,582 Steve and Dennis. 442 00:26:29,506 --> 00:26:31,508 Steve McQueen and Dennis Hopper. 443 00:26:31,677 --> 00:26:34,371 Don't worry, we'll get you up to snuff. 444 00:26:36,765 --> 00:26:40,043 Oh, Kevin, I'm so excited. 445 00:26:40,509 --> 00:26:44,165 This hick town is finally starting to feel like home. 446 00:26:46,909 --> 00:26:48,832 All right, fellas. Huddle up. 447 00:26:49,064 --> 00:26:50,700 Julian has an announcement. 448 00:26:51,784 --> 00:26:53,176 Tomorrow night, 449 00:26:53,348 --> 00:26:57,370 my parents are hosting their annual Bulldog booster basketball mixer. 450 00:26:57,396 --> 00:26:59,268 This year, it's also a fundraiser. 451 00:26:59,621 --> 00:27:00,900 To build us a new gym. 452 00:27:00,926 --> 00:27:03,709 - Are the cheerleaders invited? - Absolutely. 453 00:27:03,814 --> 00:27:05,574 So dress spiffy. 454 00:27:05,667 --> 00:27:07,277 Okay? Coats and ties. 455 00:27:07,321 --> 00:27:08,637 Make sure you shower. 456 00:27:13,538 --> 00:27:18,848 And, of course, we'll be welcoming our newest Bulldog to the family, I suppose. 457 00:27:27,080 --> 00:27:30,400 You know, that Blossom mixer may sound a little stuffy, 458 00:27:31,199 --> 00:27:33,248 but they're always a gas and a half. 459 00:27:33,274 --> 00:27:35,424 Yeah, well, let me know how that goes. 460 00:27:37,556 --> 00:27:40,180 - You're not going? - No, I can't be distracted. 461 00:27:40,223 --> 00:27:43,134 The NCAA is giving out scholarships for college, 462 00:27:43,160 --> 00:27:46,486 and if I get one of those, I'm made in the shade. 463 00:27:50,205 --> 00:27:51,925 Reggie, no man is an island. 464 00:27:51,951 --> 00:27:54,998 Can't you do all that stuff and still cut loose a little? 465 00:27:55,238 --> 00:27:58,166 Hell, Julian made it seem like you're the guest of honor. 466 00:27:58,332 --> 00:28:02,674 If that's what you heard, you're a lot more naive than I thought. 467 00:28:04,164 --> 00:28:06,525 Why are you being such a killjoy, Mantle? 468 00:28:06,721 --> 00:28:09,071 Why can't you meet anyone halfway? 469 00:28:09,115 --> 00:28:10,556 Meet halfway? 470 00:28:11,728 --> 00:28:15,265 Julian and those guys haven't taken one step towards me since I got here. 471 00:28:15,291 --> 00:28:19,049 And you haven't heard anything I've been saying. 472 00:28:19,353 --> 00:28:22,494 Sophomore year, I was recruited by Stonewall Prep. 473 00:28:22,877 --> 00:28:27,017 And I was juiced to be there, but I never belonged there. 474 00:28:27,096 --> 00:28:29,619 And my teammates made that very clear. 475 00:28:32,619 --> 00:28:34,908 You guys like rice, don't you? 476 00:28:34,934 --> 00:28:37,502 Is that enough to take back to your farm, yellow-belly? 477 00:28:39,805 --> 00:28:41,589 And that was day one. 478 00:28:41,752 --> 00:28:45,853 During practice, the other players would foul me on purpose, 479 00:28:45,941 --> 00:28:48,553 and they did whatever they could to run me out of there. And guess what? 480 00:28:49,553 --> 00:28:50,689 It worked. 481 00:28:50,780 --> 00:28:53,900 So this time, I'm not meeting anyone halfway. 482 00:28:55,069 --> 00:28:57,515 Not giving anyone an opening. 483 00:28:59,190 --> 00:29:03,812 A chance to humiliate me ever again. 484 00:29:04,763 --> 00:29:05,952 All right? 485 00:29:06,566 --> 00:29:07,741 All right. 486 00:29:10,909 --> 00:29:12,128 Reggie... 487 00:29:14,191 --> 00:29:15,827 I'm sorry that happened to you. 488 00:29:18,453 --> 00:29:20,311 But we're not like that here. 489 00:29:21,289 --> 00:29:22,374 Aren't you? 490 00:29:33,207 --> 00:29:34,304 Cheryl. 491 00:29:36,111 --> 00:29:37,172 Toni. 492 00:29:37,872 --> 00:29:41,008 - Hello. - How are you? 493 00:29:42,586 --> 00:29:47,461 I'm being stoic and strong for the sake of my Vixens. 494 00:29:47,781 --> 00:29:50,876 - How are you? - I'm petitioning for a new club. 495 00:29:50,919 --> 00:29:53,411 And you, as Junior Class President, 496 00:29:53,437 --> 00:29:56,359 are in charge of the student council's financing. 497 00:29:56,523 --> 00:29:59,536 I was hoping you could help us secure some funding. 498 00:29:59,580 --> 00:30:01,078 What kind of club is it? 499 00:30:01,109 --> 00:30:04,208 It's a literary society for Riverdale's Black students 500 00:30:04,234 --> 00:30:07,021 to share their ideas, stories and writings 501 00:30:07,047 --> 00:30:09,492 with each other and the student body. 502 00:30:09,829 --> 00:30:13,054 A way to express ourselves on our own terms. 503 00:30:13,626 --> 00:30:15,609 That's a really wonderful idea. 504 00:30:15,857 --> 00:30:18,476 I'll put the request through today, but... 505 00:30:19,101 --> 00:30:21,470 Toni, everything has to go through Featherhead, so... 506 00:30:21,496 --> 00:30:22,772 I know. 507 00:30:22,951 --> 00:30:25,693 And I appreciate you trying. 508 00:30:25,867 --> 00:30:28,957 And if Featherhead doesn't approve, we'll make it work. 509 00:30:29,001 --> 00:30:30,263 We always do. 510 00:30:30,414 --> 00:30:33,244 Maybe a bake sale or something. 511 00:30:33,272 --> 00:30:36,623 Well, I would contribute my legendary cherry scones. 512 00:30:42,340 --> 00:30:44,195 Toni, can I ask you a question? 513 00:30:47,634 --> 00:30:50,898 Is part of the reason you broke up with me because I'm white? 514 00:30:52,415 --> 00:30:54,953 There was a lot of reasons, Cheryl. 515 00:30:55,288 --> 00:30:57,601 All interconnected, but... 516 00:30:58,960 --> 00:31:00,421 that was part of it. 517 00:31:00,771 --> 00:31:01,929 Yeah. 518 00:31:04,762 --> 00:31:07,578 I will try my absolute best with Featherhead. 519 00:31:08,083 --> 00:31:09,289 I promise. 520 00:31:44,173 --> 00:31:47,686 - Fancy meeting you here. - Well, howdy doody, Betty. 521 00:31:48,210 --> 00:31:50,233 And how's it going being a paper shaker? 522 00:31:50,259 --> 00:31:51,725 Oh, swell. 523 00:31:51,751 --> 00:31:55,746 Werthers thought it would help me burn off some excess energy. 524 00:31:55,772 --> 00:31:59,210 - Grown-ups don't have a clue. - No, they don't. 525 00:31:59,569 --> 00:32:02,324 Anyways, I don't think I'll be a Vixen for much longer. 526 00:32:02,350 --> 00:32:04,520 - And why is that? - Once my mother finds out 527 00:32:04,546 --> 00:32:08,014 that I've been assigned a basketball player to take care of, 528 00:32:08,040 --> 00:32:10,538 she will flip her lid. 529 00:32:16,197 --> 00:32:17,503 Oh, crap. 530 00:32:20,067 --> 00:32:22,262 Will you excuse me, Betty? I... 531 00:32:22,701 --> 00:32:24,825 - I'll take it. - Thanks. 532 00:32:28,947 --> 00:32:33,895 Archie. Your uncle's telling me that you're sharing a room with our... 533 00:32:34,269 --> 00:32:35,963 secret weapon. 534 00:32:36,106 --> 00:32:38,957 You mean Reggie? Yes, I am. 535 00:32:39,000 --> 00:32:42,231 Well, as a former Bulldog myself, 536 00:32:43,178 --> 00:32:45,485 I do appreciate the sacrifice. 537 00:32:45,651 --> 00:32:47,392 Well, it's no trouble at all. 538 00:32:47,418 --> 00:32:49,551 I'm cranked to do it, really. 539 00:32:49,845 --> 00:32:53,232 I know I couldn't. I mean, bunking with... 540 00:32:53,275 --> 00:32:55,974 We look upon him as a necessary evil, Dennis. 541 00:32:56,017 --> 00:32:57,323 A means to an end. 542 00:32:57,366 --> 00:32:58,994 She's talking about winning. 543 00:32:59,020 --> 00:33:01,196 The Bulldogs must be champions this year. 544 00:33:01,326 --> 00:33:03,481 The town needs something to rally behind. 545 00:33:03,806 --> 00:33:05,043 And you know, Frank, 546 00:33:05,216 --> 00:33:08,754 when you suggested bringing on a Korean prodigy... 547 00:33:09,468 --> 00:33:11,252 Well, I was skeptical. 548 00:33:11,278 --> 00:33:13,431 But having seen him play... 549 00:33:13,457 --> 00:33:16,567 I now see how inspired your thinking was. 550 00:33:16,864 --> 00:33:18,504 Tell me something, Archie. 551 00:33:18,926 --> 00:33:22,364 Does he, actually realize 552 00:33:22,397 --> 00:33:25,107 the opportunity we're presenting to him and his family? 553 00:33:25,133 --> 00:33:26,450 He does. 554 00:33:27,528 --> 00:33:30,470 He just doesn't want to fall behind on his... On his schoolwork. 555 00:33:30,496 --> 00:33:31,700 Good for him. 556 00:33:33,707 --> 00:33:37,262 But, well, we don't care about that. 557 00:33:37,406 --> 00:33:40,231 We just need him to be a loyal soldier 558 00:33:40,456 --> 00:33:42,627 and bring us our championship trophy. 559 00:33:42,653 --> 00:33:46,567 He does that, preferably with a smile on his face, 560 00:33:46,777 --> 00:33:48,832 there'll be no problems for us. 561 00:33:49,647 --> 00:33:51,496 And none for his family. 562 00:33:52,987 --> 00:33:54,910 If you'll excuse me. 563 00:33:55,250 --> 00:33:57,309 - I'm gonna get some fresh air. - Yeah. 564 00:33:57,455 --> 00:33:58,621 Good stuff. 565 00:34:02,246 --> 00:34:04,639 Well, Coach, here's to a winning season. 566 00:34:12,454 --> 00:34:13,894 Reggie Mantle. 567 00:34:14,379 --> 00:34:17,315 And here I thought you weren't a fan of the movies. 568 00:34:17,359 --> 00:34:18,856 I didn't say that. 569 00:34:19,486 --> 00:34:22,168 I said we didn't have any theaters in Duck Creek. 570 00:34:22,451 --> 00:34:23,844 I stand corrected. 571 00:34:23,887 --> 00:34:26,314 And the fact that I might have been here tonight 572 00:34:26,340 --> 00:34:29,520 didn't influence your decision, I suppose? 573 00:34:29,582 --> 00:34:30,929 If I'm being honest... 574 00:34:30,955 --> 00:34:33,480 Oh, I insist upon honesty at all times. 575 00:34:33,903 --> 00:34:35,121 Not at all. 576 00:34:35,147 --> 00:34:37,645 Truth is, I forgot that you worked at this place. 577 00:34:39,338 --> 00:34:41,731 I don't work at it. 578 00:34:41,775 --> 00:34:43,301 I own it. 579 00:34:46,301 --> 00:34:47,918 Now, what can I get for you? 580 00:34:48,161 --> 00:34:49,815 A small popcorn? 581 00:34:49,841 --> 00:34:52,252 No butter. I'm training. 582 00:34:57,918 --> 00:34:59,061 Here you go. 583 00:34:59,821 --> 00:35:01,100 On the house. 584 00:35:01,990 --> 00:35:03,131 Thanks. 585 00:35:06,875 --> 00:35:08,616 How rude can you get? 586 00:35:09,007 --> 00:35:11,239 Anyway, there's plenty other fish in the sea. 587 00:35:11,283 --> 00:35:12,458 True. 588 00:35:12,569 --> 00:35:14,762 But take a powder, Herman Melville, 589 00:35:14,788 --> 00:35:18,343 because that is the real Moby Dick. 590 00:35:18,594 --> 00:35:22,046 Wow, this is like the Orient-Express. 591 00:35:22,092 --> 00:35:24,155 That's exactly what I said. 592 00:35:24,296 --> 00:35:26,499 - Here you go. Yeah. - Oh, thank you. 593 00:35:26,596 --> 00:35:29,251 I actually, I brought you something. 594 00:35:31,687 --> 00:35:34,219 Here. This is for you to keep. 595 00:35:34,270 --> 00:35:40,145 Darkwater: Voices from Within the Veil, by W.E.B. Du Bois. 596 00:35:40,171 --> 00:35:41,460 - Du Bois. - Du Bois. 597 00:35:41,648 --> 00:35:45,207 He is a sociologist and a civil rights activist. 598 00:35:45,233 --> 00:35:46,840 He's also one of my favorite authors. 599 00:35:46,883 --> 00:35:49,147 Wow, it's a great title. 600 00:35:49,190 --> 00:35:50,562 Which one should I start with? 601 00:35:50,596 --> 00:35:54,358 Well, we've established that you're a fan of science fiction. 602 00:35:54,819 --> 00:35:57,715 And though it's more speculative fiction, 603 00:35:57,741 --> 00:36:01,420 I would suggest a story that Du Bois wrote called The Comet. 604 00:36:01,569 --> 00:36:04,301 - What's that one about? - Oh, it's fantastic. 605 00:36:04,334 --> 00:36:07,312 It's, it's about this comet that hits New York City 606 00:36:07,421 --> 00:36:10,645 and it kills everybody except for two people. 607 00:36:10,671 --> 00:36:13,015 A man named Jim and a woman named Julia. 608 00:36:13,046 --> 00:36:18,957 And it's sort of about this unlikely relationship that develops between them. 609 00:36:18,983 --> 00:36:24,530 And what's really interesting is that Jim is Black and Julia is white, 610 00:36:24,975 --> 00:36:28,559 and it's sort of one of the first times an interracial relationship 611 00:36:28,585 --> 00:36:31,580 has been depicted in science fiction. 612 00:36:31,624 --> 00:36:33,365 Well, it sounds terrific. 613 00:36:33,408 --> 00:36:35,105 - Yeah. - I can't wait to read it. 614 00:36:35,149 --> 00:36:39,218 Actually, I was thinking that maybe we could read it together. 615 00:36:39,389 --> 00:36:42,288 Tonight. Aloud, if you wanted. 616 00:36:42,813 --> 00:36:44,374 Yeah, that sounds swell. 617 00:36:47,802 --> 00:36:49,178 How was the mixer? 618 00:36:51,687 --> 00:36:54,968 It was dullsville. Honestly, you didn't miss out on much. 619 00:36:55,640 --> 00:36:57,038 How were the cheerleaders? 620 00:36:57,100 --> 00:36:58,421 All dolled up? 621 00:37:00,868 --> 00:37:03,163 I don't really want to talk about it. 622 00:37:04,323 --> 00:37:06,062 Hey, I'm gonna grab a shower. 623 00:37:16,930 --> 00:37:19,510 Okay, you lug nuts. 624 00:37:20,244 --> 00:37:22,507 Coach is in a meeting, 625 00:37:22,533 --> 00:37:24,546 so I'm running warm-ups today. 626 00:37:24,590 --> 00:37:26,166 Everyone good with that? 627 00:37:27,407 --> 00:37:30,439 In that case, let's play ball. 628 00:37:47,526 --> 00:37:48,744 Yeah! 629 00:37:50,187 --> 00:37:51,343 Come on. 630 00:37:51,369 --> 00:37:53,016 Hey, banana boy, pass me the ball. 631 00:37:53,042 --> 00:37:54,522 Pass me the ball! 632 00:38:02,497 --> 00:38:03,803 Man, come on. 633 00:38:06,627 --> 00:38:07,906 Listen up. 634 00:38:09,112 --> 00:38:11,320 We are not doing this crap. 635 00:38:12,466 --> 00:38:13,946 If you haven't noticed, 636 00:38:14,093 --> 00:38:16,946 Reggie here is our strongest player, 637 00:38:17,109 --> 00:38:19,825 our only shot at making the playoffs this year. 638 00:38:19,851 --> 00:38:22,028 So we're going to rise to his level. 639 00:38:22,054 --> 00:38:26,031 So if you don't want to be chummy with him, that's fine. 640 00:38:26,347 --> 00:38:28,027 But the minute we hit this court, 641 00:38:28,053 --> 00:38:30,751 we are teammates, fighting for each other. 642 00:38:30,858 --> 00:38:33,999 If you can't get on board with that, the door's right there. 643 00:38:36,499 --> 00:38:38,687 And that includes you too, Captain. 644 00:38:43,669 --> 00:38:47,499 I hope this will suffice. Funds for your new club. 645 00:38:47,542 --> 00:38:49,385 Thank you, Cheryl. 646 00:38:49,446 --> 00:38:52,710 I'm shocked Featherhead approved a Black literary society. 647 00:38:52,745 --> 00:38:54,094 He didn't. 648 00:38:54,201 --> 00:38:57,914 Those funds were earmarked for... something else. 649 00:38:57,940 --> 00:39:01,687 But I believe your club to be a much more worthy endeavor. 650 00:39:01,925 --> 00:39:04,526 Well, I won't ask any more questions. 651 00:39:04,982 --> 00:39:06,399 But thank you. 652 00:39:07,486 --> 00:39:08,574 Of course. 653 00:39:10,173 --> 00:39:12,799 I look forward to reading your first issue. 654 00:39:15,091 --> 00:39:16,315 Cheryl, wait. 655 00:39:20,041 --> 00:39:21,182 Yes? 656 00:39:21,236 --> 00:39:23,862 What are you doing after cheerleading practice? 657 00:39:25,476 --> 00:39:26,768 No plans. 658 00:39:27,429 --> 00:39:28,514 Why? 659 00:39:28,971 --> 00:39:30,666 If you want, 660 00:39:30,983 --> 00:39:33,681 maybe we could meet at the Dark Room. 661 00:39:36,069 --> 00:39:37,588 I would love that. 662 00:39:38,804 --> 00:39:40,189 Do you mean to talk? 663 00:39:40,378 --> 00:39:41,437 Yeah. 664 00:39:41,915 --> 00:39:48,098 About... what it would mean if we tried again. 665 00:39:55,871 --> 00:39:57,927 I didn't sock Julian for you. 666 00:40:02,028 --> 00:40:03,377 I know you don't need saving. 667 00:40:03,403 --> 00:40:05,623 I did it for my own sake and for the team's. 668 00:40:07,596 --> 00:40:10,513 I didn't want to believe you were right about this town. 669 00:40:13,411 --> 00:40:15,568 But, hell, maybe we are just as... 670 00:40:15,978 --> 00:40:18,200 as messed up as any other place. 671 00:40:19,592 --> 00:40:21,020 I don't know. 672 00:40:33,413 --> 00:40:36,106 Want to grab a burger at Pop's on the way home? 673 00:40:36,326 --> 00:40:38,927 Maybe we'll run into some of the other fellows there. 674 00:40:39,393 --> 00:40:41,961 Sure, if you're sure. 675 00:40:42,004 --> 00:40:43,122 I am. 676 00:40:43,832 --> 00:40:46,669 Just don't expect me to sit with anyone or anything. 677 00:40:54,820 --> 00:40:56,499 Tabitha and I stayed up till dawn, 678 00:40:56,525 --> 00:40:58,788 reading and discussing Du Bois' stories. 679 00:40:59,179 --> 00:41:02,304 The next day, I wanted to tell Mr. Rayberry all about my swell night, 680 00:41:02,330 --> 00:41:04,367 so I went back to his apartment. 681 00:41:08,970 --> 00:41:10,663 What happened? 682 00:41:11,463 --> 00:41:15,773 I'm sorry to tell you this, but Brad Rayberry is dead. 683 00:41:16,051 --> 00:41:17,218 Wha... 684 00:41:17,711 --> 00:41:19,408 How did he die? 685 00:41:19,434 --> 00:41:21,132 He, killed himself. 686 00:41:22,057 --> 00:41:23,398 Hung himself. 687 00:41:24,124 --> 00:41:25,778 He left a note. 688 00:41:26,025 --> 00:41:28,854 "I can no longer continue living this way." 689 00:41:31,182 --> 00:41:33,882 I'm sorry, Jughead. 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