Author's Note: This is it, folks. The chapter we've been looking forward to. Thanks again, Boris Yeltsin and GiJoefan985 for the wonderful feedback, I hope you guys enjoy this new chapter. Also, a shout out to ayabarnya for the follow, glad you're liking the story.

Happy reading, everyone!

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Chapter 49

Due to the fact Archie is suspended, he got sent home early. Archie opens the door and found Fred and Vegas waiting for him in the living room.

"Hey," said Archie, closing the door. Vegas goes over to him and Archie greets the family dog.

"I thought you and Jughead were on a road trip on the 4th." Fred pointed out, getting up from the couch.

"I talked with Sheriff Keller, Detective Smith, and Principal Weather bee. So, I guess that was a lie."

Archie stood up.

"Dad, Jughead and I were gonna go, but Ms. Grundy…" He began to say.

"Happened." Fred finished. "You should have come to me, Archie. We could've gone to the sheriff and detective together."

"I didn't wanna drag you into it. I was also protecting Ms. Grundy, she begged me not to tell anyone." Archie insisted.

"That was an error in judgment." Fred said, frowning. "Do you have any idea how embarrassing it was for me to learn that you've been having an affair with Ms. Grundy and you kept quiet about it?"

"And another thing, since you saw Polly Cooper the day before she vanished, why didn't you tell me about it?" The Andrews patriarch added.

"Don't you know what Polly's parents and her sister are going through right now?"

"Sorry, sorry I'm not perfect." Archie apologized, as he began to go upstairs.

"You're pretty far from perfect lately," Fred retorted sharply. "That's why you're grounded."

"What?" Archie asked in disbelief. "Are you serious?"

"So, in this house every night for two weeks, 7:00." Fred instructed. "Want alone time with your music? You got it."

"I'm not 10. You can't just…" Archie protested.

"You wanna go for three?" Fred demanded.

Archie doesn't say another word. Instead, he heads for his room, as Fred watches him go.

A/N: Well, I hope you enjoyed the drama of it!

Don't worry, Fred will come around; and so, will Archie once he learns Grundy is not who she is.

Stay tuned for more chapters ahead!