As Freds life hangs in the balance following the shooting at Pops diner, Archie struggles with the emotional aftermath of what he witnessed. Meanwhile, as Veronica steps out of her comfort zone to support Archie, she learns that her father Hiram has arrived to Riverdale earlier than expected. Elsewhere, at Pops diner, Pop Tate recounts the chilling details of the shooting, which leaves Jughead and Betty questioning the gunmans true motives. Lastly, after running into Cheryl at the hospital, Betty and Kevin are surprised to learn about the fire at Thornhill.