[The gang arrives at the first location in Chicago, a place significant to their past, only to discover chilling evidence of Jason Blossom's death.]
Archie: (shocked) What the hell is this?
[Jughead picks up a USB drive, and as they plug it into a nearby laptop, they uncover a haunting video of Jason's death.]
Jughead: She's toying with us, using our darkest moments against us.
[Cheryl, visibly shaken, gazes at the images of her late brother, Jason.]
Cheryl: (whispering) This is sick.
[Betty receives a text from Hailey, taunting Cheryl about Jason's murder and manipulating her emotions.]
Hailey (text): Blame yourself, Cheryl. You caused Jason's death. Do as I say if you want to save your friend.
[Cheryl, succumbing to the manipulation, agrees to Hailey's demands.]
Veronica: Cheryl, no! You can't let her get inside your head like this.
[As Cheryl hesitates, everyone receives another text from Hailey, indicating the completion of the first clue.]
Hailey (text): Clue one complete. Now, on to the next. Follow the path to redemption.
[Veronica, determined, reads the second clue.]
Veronica: "Where lies are born and secrets whisper." We need to go to the place where our lies began. Let's find Jay and end this.
[The gang heads to the next location, grappling with the emotional toll of Hailey's sick game, determined to unravel the web of clues and save Jay.]