The gang drove silently to Pop's Chock-lit Shoppe, a palpable tension hanging in the air. Jay Halstead-Mason sat in the driver's seat, his jaw clenched. Moose Mason, seated beside him, rested a comforting hand on Jay's arm. In the backseat, Veronica Lodge typed furiously on her phone, no doubt preparing more receipts to expose Natalie Manning. Betty Cooper stared out the window, her lips pressed into a thin line, while Archie Andrews leaned back, arms crossed, mentally preparing for the confrontation.

As they pulled into the parking lot, they spotted Natalie Manning at a booth inside, casually chatting with Alice Cooper. Betty's stomach churned. "What could my mom possibly be talking to her about?" she muttered.

The group entered the diner, the bell above the door jingling. Cheryl Blossom led the charge, her red coat billowing behind her like a cape. Natalie glanced up and smirked, her confident demeanor only infuriating everyone further.

Betty approached Alice first. "Mom, what are you talking to Natalie about?"

Alice sipped her coffee, nonchalantly replying, "Oh, Natalie was just telling me about how you supposedly have an OnlyFans. I asked her if she had one too. She didn't answer, though."

Betty's face burned with a mixture of anger and embarrassment. "Mom, that's a lie! I don't have an OnlyFans. Natalie is spreading false information about me and the rest of us!"

Natalie leaned back, an innocent expression plastered on her face. "I didn't do anything wrong. I'm just sharing what I heard."

Jay stepped forward, his tone firm and commanding. "Enough with the lies, Natalie. You aired all of us out on social media, spreading garbage that could ruin people's lives. Let's list everything you did, shall we? You claimed Veronica's marriage to Gabriel was fake, said Kevin spread herpes to Rick, accused Moose and me of getting a divorce, and insulted everyone else in ways too ridiculous to repeat. Own up to it."

Natalie gave a theatrical gasp, placing a hand on her chest. "I don't know what you're talking about. Sounds like you're just looking for someone to blame for your problems."

Cheryl rolled her eyes and snapped, "Oh, please, Natalie. Your little act isn't fooling anyone. Jay's right, and I'm going to add my own list. You've insulted me repeatedly, told me to 'grieve Jason Blossom,' and barged into Cheryl's Key Party uninvited. You're the problem, not us."

Natalie glared at Cheryl, her voice dripping with venom. "At least I'm not obsessed with the dead."

Cheryl flinched but quickly regained her composure. "And at least I'm not delusional. Go back to Chicago where you belong."

Veronica stepped forward next, her tone icy. "Don't bring my marriage into this. Gabriel and I are happy, and you've got no right to spread lies about us."

Natalie gave her a condescending smile. "Sure you are, sweetie. But let's be honest—how long do you think he'll stick around?"

Toni Topaz, visibly shaking with rage, interjected. "Natalie, let's talk about the racism you threw at me in your posts. You claimed the Southside Serpents don't want me because I'm Black. And just out of curiosity, which president did you vote for?"

Natalie's smug expression faltered. "I don't owe you an answer."

Toni narrowed her eyes. "You don't, but you said something about it being between an 'M' and an 'O.' Don't even pretend you don't know what you're implying. You disgust me."

Unable to hold her anger back, Toni excused herself to the parking lot and called the Chicago police, giving them every detail about Natalie's behavior—from breaking into Veronica and Gabriel's apartment in lingerie to the Key Party incident to the social media slander. She returned moments later, her face a mask of frustration. "The cops are taking their sweet time and seem to believe her. Typical."

Jay ran a hand through his hair. "Then it's time for Plan B. Moose, let's go."

Toni grabbed her phone again, dialing reinforcements. Within minutes, a convoy of Southside Serpents arrived in the parking lot. Fangs Fogarty stepped out first, adjusting his jacket. "What's the situation, Topaz?"

Toni gestured toward the diner. "Natalie Manning. She's in there, causing chaos as usual. We need her gone."

The Serpents filed inside, standing behind the gang as they approached Natalie one last time. Jay stared her down. "This ends now."

Natalie, sensing she was outnumbered, tried to save face. "You can't just gang up on me. I'll have you all arrested for harassment."

Cheryl laughed mockingly. "Oh, Natalie, the police have already been informed about you. This is us escorting you out before things get worse."

With that, Fangs and another Serpent gently but firmly escorted Natalie out of the diner. The gang followed her to the parking lot, where Cheryl delivered a final blow: "Goodbye, Natalie. Maybe try joining a gang—oh wait, they wouldn't want you either."

Natalie flipped her off before stomping away.

As peace returned to the diner, Moose wrapped an arm around Jay. "One problem down."

Jay nodded. "Now, let's get back to what matters—our friends, our family, and not letting people like Natalie ruin another moment."