The day after their unforgettable wedding, Jay Halstead-Mason and Moose Mason decided to host a post-wedding lunch celebration at RPM Italian, an upscale restaurant owned by Bill and Giuliana Rancic. They invited everyone who had been part of their special day, including Veronica Lodge, Jughead Jones, Archie Andrews, Betty Cooper, Cheryl Blossom, Toni Topaz, Tabitha Tate, Kevin Keller, Josie McCoy, Melody Thornton, Valerie Brown, Reggie Mantle, and all the groomsmen and guests from the wedding.

Arrival at RPM Italian

As the group arrived at RPM Italian, Jughead immediately reacted to the restaurant's reputation.

"This place is owned by Bill and Giuliana Rancic?" Jughead said, his eyes wide. "I can't believe I'm about to eat at a restaurant with reality TV royalty connections."

Betty smirked, patting his shoulder. "Relax, Jug. It's just a restaurant."

"Just a restaurant?" Jughead scoffed. "This is basically a temple of fine dining."

Archie laughed, nudging him. "I bet you're more excited about the food than the owners."

Jughead grinned, unabashed. "You know me too well."

Seating and Celebration

Once seated, the group marveled at the elegant decor and the mouthwatering Italian menu. The conversation flowed freely, with everyone reminiscing about the wedding and laughing over Cheryl and Natalie Manning's antics from the night before.

Moose raised his glass. "Thank you all for being here. It means the world to Jay and me to celebrate this weekend with you."

Jay added, "You've all been an incredible part of our story. We couldn't have done this without your love and support."

The table erupted in applause, and the group toasted to love, friendship, and new beginnings. Plates of lasagna, truffle gnocchi, sea bass, and carbonara were passed around, with Jughead audibly reacting to every bite.

"This gnocchi," Jughead declared, pointing to his plate, "is life-changing."

"Better than Pop's burgers?" Tabitha teased.

He paused, considering. "Different categories. But it's close."

Confrontation with Natalie Manning

After the group exited RPM Italian with full stomachs and satisfied smiles, they gathered near the restaurant's entrance to say their goodbyes. As they were chatting, Natalie Manning appeared, striding toward the restaurant.

Cheryl was the first to notice. "Oh, great," she said, rolling her eyes. "Look who decided to crash another event."

Jughead, spotting Natalie, quipped, "Well, she's late. Lunch is over."

Natalie approached the group with a smug expression. "I heard about your little post-wedding lunch. Thought I'd join."

Cheryl stepped forward, arms crossed. "The post-wedding lunch is over, darling. You missed it. Turn around and leave."

Natalie's eyes narrowed. "I'm not going anywhere."

Toni stepped in, her tone icy. "Let me make this simple. If you don't leave, the Southside Serpents will handle you. And for your information, I already reported you to the police for last night."

Natalie smirked. "Oh, fuck you, Toni," she snapped, pulling out her phone. "Maybe I'll call the police on you."

Jay interjected firmly. "Natalie, that's enough. You're not welcome here. Leave."

Natalie glared at him, then turned her venom back to Cheryl. "This isn't over. And just so you know, I'm planning a little trip to Riverdale."

Cheryl laughed coldly. "Not happening. Stay in your lane, Manning. Riverdale doesn't tolerate bullies."

Natalie, visibly fuming, turned on her heel and stormed away, muttering under her breath. The group watched as she disappeared down the street.

Wrapping Up

As the tension faded, Veronica sighed, shaking her head. "Does she ever take a day off from being a nightmare?"

Kevin chuckled. "At least she's consistent."

Moose, turning to Jay, said softly, "We can't let her ruin this weekend."

Jay smiled and kissed his husband's cheek. "She won't. We've got too many people in our corner."

The group shared a collective laugh, their bond stronger than ever after yet another brush with drama. They made plans to regroup later for one final celebration before everyone parted ways, leaving the newlyweds to start their new chapter in peace.