New-to-town Betty Cooper meets Jughead Jones while trying to revive the Blue and Gold. They become friends but soon Betty realizes he's being abused at home by his mother.

After catching Archie & Miss Grundy, Jughead confronts his friend. "What the hell do you know about it?" Archie snaps. The truth is, Jughead knows a lot about "it." Trouble seems to follow Jughead Jones wherever he goes. Rated Teen for themes. {Chapter 2 now up. Previously titled "A Touch of Teacher."}