Author's Note: So, I saw the first episode of Season 4 of Riverdale. Truly heartbreaking and magnificent at the same time. Made me tear up, I'm sure most of you felt the same way. What do you think of it? Anyway, continuing the story…

July 14

Cheryl heard Toni screaming and raced downstairs to see what was going on.

Cheryl's heart nearly stopped when she saw Toni staring at Jason's body.

"Cheryl, is that Jason's body?", Toni asked in horror.

Cheryl nodded.

"Why is it here?", Toni asked.

"Edgar and the other members of the farm dug up the body so they could get me to think I was seeing and speaking to my brother", Cheryl said. "I was tricked into joining that stupid cult and almost giving one of my body parts. After my evil mother disappeared, I decided to bring the body back."

Cheryl quivered. "Toni, I miss him so much. When I look at Archie, who just lost Fred, it brought back that pain. I know what it's like to lose a family member, someone you truly love. Toni, I've never gotten over Jason's death. I wish he was still here."

Toni hugged Cheryl tightly as she sobbed into her shoulder. Toni stroked her girlfriend's hair.

"Cheryl, you know how much I love you. I would do anything for you. It hurts me to see you in pain and suffering. If I could somehow bring Jason back from the dead, you know I would. I would do anything to make you happy."

Toni then took a deep breath before continuing, knowing Cheryl might yell at her for saying it. "But Cheryl, Jason is dead. He's gone. The dead don't come back to life. All you're seeing here is his corpse, his remains. You can see Jason's body, but Jason can't talk to you this way. He can't see you, he can't embrace you. Cheryl, I know this hurts, but you have to let him go."

Cheryl nodded. "I understand. Thank you, Toni."

Cheryl kissed Toni's cheek.

"Look, Toni, let's just go on a romantic date to the movies and cheer ourselves up. I'll move Jason's body back to his grave."

The problem was that Cheryl lied to Toni. She had no interest in giving up her brother's body and putting him back under the ground. Once Toni had kissed Cheryl good-bye after their date and left Thistle House, Cheryl moved Jason's body to the attic. She decided to keep the body there until things simmered down.

July 20

Archie and Oscar prepared themselves for Hermione's trial. They both wore suits.

Mary hugged Archie. "Good luck."

Archie and Oscar met with Veronica at the Pembrooke. Smithers then drove the three of them to the courthouse where Hermione's trial would occur. This was the same courthouse where Archie's trial had occurred.

Archie, Veronica, and Oscar took their seats in the audience, just two rows behind where Hermione would be sitting. Archie glared in disgust at Ms. Wright, the prosecutor. This was the same woman that had testified against him when he had been accused of murdering Cassidy. Archie smiled at Sierra McCoy, who would be Hermione's lawyer in this trial.

Eventually, four guards brought Hermione into the courtroom in shackles. One of the guards handcuffed Hermione's wrist to the table where the defendant was supposed to be sitting.

"Is that really necessary?", Oscar questioned in a strident tone. The guard that had handcuffed Hermione glared at Oscar with piercing eyes.

Archie looked at the judge. This was the same man that had been present at the trials of FP and Archie. Archie only hoped that the jury would show Hermione mercy and see through Hiram's evil intentions.

"Hermione Lodge", the judge began. The judge paused a briefly before continuing. "You are accused of conspiring to murder your husband, Hiram Lodge. How do you plead?"

Hermione looked at Sierra.

"Plead not guilty", Sierra said.

"Not guilty", Hermione said.

"Ms. Wright, you can begin your argument against the defendant", the judge said.

"Gladly", Ms. Wright said. "There is plenty of evidence to support the belief that Mrs. Lodge tried to murder her husband. After all, she no longer had the same ambitions her husband had. Hermione clearly wanted Hiram out of the way. Why do you think they tried to file for a divorce? How do you explain the manner in which Mr. Lodge was shot? Seems to me like Hermione had some involvement."

Ms. Wright continued talking about Hermione's dark past and tried her best to portray Hermione as a nefarious and vicious murderer, in Archie's eyes. The good news was that Archie, Veronica, and Oscar were all given the chance to testify on Hermione's behalf one hour later.

Veronica talked about how many times Hermione had been threatened by Hiram. Veronica also talked about how Hiram concocted a plan to frame Archie for murder. Archie talked about how Hiram had made several threats against Hermione's life and about Hiram putting a bounty on Archie. Archie also talked about Hiram ordering Tall Boy to shoot and kill Fred. Archie's throat lumped at the memory of his father. Oscar talked about how Hiram had blackmailed him and how he had threatened Archie and his parents.

Eventually, others were called to the stand to share their awful memories of Hiram and how he had either manipulated them or deceived them.

Sierra McCoy was then called to the stand.

"As you can see, Hermione being arrested is one of Hiram's schemes. A sociopath and a mobster like him has to use the many tricks up his sleeve to somehow have an advantage. Hiram has hurt so many people in this town. You can't deny it. He's obviously trying to hurt his ex-wife by having her kept behind bars.

Thirty minutes later all twelve members of the jury made their decision. One of the jury members gave the judge a small piece of paper with their verdict.

The judge then read what was on the paper out loud to the audience. "We the jury find the defendant, Hermione Lodge…not guilty."

Archie, Veronica, and Oscar rejoiced.

"Mrs. Lodge, you are now free to go. You can have your old job as mayor back. But I would be very cautious if I were you."

Hermione squealed with delight and hugged Oscar tightly.

"Thank you so much", Hermione said to Archie and Sierra.

"It was a pleasure", Archie said as he and Veronica kissed.

Five hours later…

Archie, Veronica, Oscar, and Hermione decided to have dinner at a Chinese restaurant near Greendale. Archie was glad that his girlfriend's mother was no longer incarcerated. Veronica held his hand after the meal and smiled at him.

Smithers drove Archie and Oscar back to the Andrews house.

"Let me come in with you", Hermione said to Oscar. "We need to talk."

Archie headed upstairs to play some music. Now alone in the living room, Hermione and Oscar sat side-by-side.

"Today, we secured a victory", Oscar said to Hermione, hugging her.

Hermione smiled at Oscar briefly, then leaned in and kissed his cheek. Hermione then kissed Oscar on the lips.

And Oscar kissed her back.

Author's Note: Hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. I'm planning on watching the first half of the fourth season of Riverdale before continuing this fanfiction. I will resume writing this story when I can.