Later that night, at Lodge Manor, Veronica works up the courage to ask her dad about what Mr. Williams is doing and if he (Mr. Williams) will find out where Abbey is. They talk about what they know or don’t know about Abbey. Mr. Lodge is pessimistic about her character, but Veronica says “She’s still a human being.” This seemingly convinces Mr. Lodge to have Mr. Williams look into it. He tells Veronica to get some sleep and then walks off, leaving her on the balcony. Veronica whispers “Who are you?” Is she referring to her dad, like asking “What game are you playing?” Later, River Vixens practice ended with Toni's performance before the squad. Afterward, in honor of Toni becoming a Vixen, Cheryl invited Betty, Veronica, Josie and Toni over to Thistlehouse for a mandatory slumber party. I started pro-domming while I was still a grad student here in LA. Much of my work in the field of art had to do with power dynamics, objectification, voyeurism and exhibitionism, so although I was always been interested in BDSM as a type of eroticized power exchange, I had a hard time giving myself permission to explore it in my personal life. I get a mental turn-on from it. The mental high of dominating someone and making them submit to me is unlike anything else, and I get so much gratification out of feeling them melt like putty in my hands when I push them past what they thought they were capable of. DARKNESS. Then -- one iPhone lights up. Then -- a second iPhone lights up. Archie and Veronica, lit only by their cell phones, huddle in the dark...]

And you’re right, we didn’t say anything, we're both going to have to live with that choice -- you understand? I think you should pursue your music, but not with me.KEVIN: Obsessed with you? Any other year, you’d be trending Number One, for sure. This year, though, it’s all about Cheryl trying to win the Best Supporting Psycho Oscar for her role as Riverdale's bereaved Red Widow. The song finishes and Betty and Archie separate, clearly feeling awkward towards one another. Cheryl, off to the side standing with two minions, also notices this.]

The cops arrive. So does Doc. He has both gangs follow him (although the artwork seems to place only Betty, Cheryl, Veronica (I think), and one other person between Doc and the cops). ALICE: Betty. This coming year is critical for colleges. Grades are important, extra-curriculars -- athletics -- maintaining a decent character? Is hugely important, they do look at that.BETTY: -- I’d love to be a cheerleader. It would round-out my college applications -- but last year when I tried out, Cheryl said I was too fat. ARCHIE: You went to Juilliard, Ms. Grundy. There is no one else in Riverdale I can take lessons from, believe me, I've looked. The next morning, Betty gave Veronica a tour of the school and the two chatted before Kevin Keller interrupted them to ask Veronica if the scandal about her father was true, much to Veronica's dismay. They bumped into Archie again, and Veronica expressed her attraction for him but put it to the side when Kevin informed her that Betty was in love with Archie. Intuition, imagination and understanding the psychology of the dynamic. Use of the tools, equipment and bondage is the easy stuff and I’m great at all of that. I love nice equipment so my dungeon is fully equipped with the best of everything for most BDSM play. HERMIONE: I have a little money saved. I was praying that someone in Riverdale -- maybe an old friend -- be willing to give me the benefit of the doubt.

BETTY (to Archie, who is being strangely quiet): Hey, when do you have to let Coach Clayton know about football? Kevin: Betty, you will not believe who just propositioned me in the bathroom. Give you a hint: His name may be Moose, but I'd describe a certain appendage of his as horse-like. At the dance that evening, Veronica left Betty and Archie to their own devices, encouraging Betty to make a move. She eventually did so, but Archie did not reciprocate her feelings much to Betty's dismay. At the after-party, hosted by Cheryl, they played a game of Seven Minutes in Heaven. Cheryl, wanting revenge on Betty and Veronica, was keen to stir up drama by forcing Archie and Veronica to go in the closet together where they shared a kis. When they came out, Cheryl was delighted to inform them Betty had ran off upset. [1]

BETTY: I just want to say...I’m sorry about what happened to Jason. I can’t even imagine what you and your family must be going through. Various shots of the extravagant yet dark interior are shown. The Pembrooke’s doorman, SMITHERS, in a uniform, approaches the two --]

CHERYL (arriving, grandly): -- Veronica Lodge, I’d heard whisperings. I'm Cheryl Blossom, may I sit? Betty, would you mind? ARCHIE: No Geraldine, we have a secret. Multiple secrets, actually. And maybe we could’ve done something to help Jason that morning, or maybe we couldn’t have -- And I won’t tell anyone, anything -- but, you need to help me. This summer, the only that kept me sane was writing these songs. So, here’s my not-so-indecent proposal. I want to do an Independent Study with you, as many mornings a week as you can spare, and I swear: That’s all it will be. And I won’t tell anyone about July Fourth, ever -- deal? Absolutely. Ideally, I would be friends with all my clients. I am there to open them up to the most sensitive and vulnerable part of themselves—there's a lot of trust and emotional closeness that is built. Some people want more than I can give—whether it's time, attention or specific acts—and in these instances I need to strongly enforce my boundaries, which makes it more difficult to have a friendship.

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That’s right! A new artist is joining the team! Jen Vaughn is taking on interior art duties, and she’s thrilled to be on this book. “When I first got the call to take over VIXENS,” she explains. “I got so excited I drove my motorcycle around Jamie’s home for hours, honking and screaming. The VIXENS world Jamie and Eva created is fun, playful and punky as hell. Jamie’s been supportive as an author to boot, which is a nice surprise! I’m raring to draw creeps being punched and getting lunched by the girl gang. So readers, get your engines revved for our first issue together.”