Veronica
 
"Veronica? You are back"
 
I turned around to see the redhead himself. My eyes immediately went to his abdomen, it is certainly bigger than last time. Seeing it just make my heart ache terribly. 
 
"Archie, you seem to have grown" I replied. He looked so worn it is almost pitiful to see him like this.
 
"Veronica I-"
 
" Shh, it's Okay Archie no need to bring up old new especially in such a public place"
 
"Veronica maybe you should listen to what he has to say" Betty cuts in testing her hands on Archie's shoulders.
 
"What could possibly be there for you tell me which isn't obvious"
 
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I just stared at them. There is nothing for me to do at that moment but stare and let all that vile information course through my body.
 
My ex is carrying my father's baby, my sibling.
 
"How could my father do such a thing to you and you didn't trust me enough to tell me."
 
Archie looked away his hands resting on top of his bump. "It's just that, I couldn't, I'm breaking the promise I gave you by just telling you this, I don't know what Hiram will do if he found out"
 
"He's not going to hurt you Archie or your baby, I will make sure of that" I was ready to just jump out of my seat and march to my father office when I felt a grip I know all too well. 
 
"Please Veronica I can't take that risk" 
 
The pure desperation in his wavering voice was enough to calm my fiery passion a bit. "Alright Archie but we can't just let him do this"
 
"I had this plan in my head,I was going to be submissive until the baby is born then, I'm taking the first train to out of here"
 
"Archie that's ridiculous, where would you go" Betty remarked.
 
"If my mom let's me I could stay with her in Chicago, try and make a life there"
 
"And you think you would happy there Arch, your heart is in Riverdale" It was now Jughead turn to speak up.
 
"How can I ever be happy here if he is still here, tormenting me, making me feel so dirty"
 
I couldn't belive my eyes. Once strong willed , determined , selfless boy has turned into a hurting mess"
 
All thanks to my father. 
 
The saddest part of this whole situation, knowing my dad it's simple.
 
He will always win
 

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Third Person
 
A week has passed and the Christmas holiday preparations have begun. The happy cheerful atmosphere was enough to get anyone in the Christmas spirit. 
 
"Archie the trees looking good" Fred said watching Archie decorate the tree with some stars he made along with the sparkly tinsel.
 
"Mom's coming this year, it has to be extra special" Archie felt like a kid again. He felt so joyful as everything seemed to be going so well now.
 
Archie was hanging the last tinsel when a sudden movement almost made him fall on the tree.
 
"Archie you alright there" Fred was quick by his sons side. He was shocked to see the smile plastered on his face.
 
"He just kicked that's all" Archie replied rubbing the spot gently.
 
"So it's a he now? Thought you didn't want to know" Fred replied with a small chuckle picking up the fallen tinsel.
 
"Well it's just a feeling I have" Archie grinned finishing off the tree taking a step back. "Dad when's mom suppose to be here"
 
"Picking her up at the airport in a hour you can just.stay calm until then"
 
"Have I really been that excited "
 
"I haven't seen you smile that big in months is all" Fred's smile flattered a bit.
 
"Well I guess I have something to smile about "
 

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Betty was busying herself in Christmas wrapping she almost didn't notice her phone ringing from under all the paper.
 
When she picked up she was met with a haggard  voice. "Betty, Kevin's in labor and he wants you there"
 
"Oh certainly I'm on my way" Betty quickly threw on her shoes and made her downstairs.
 
"Where are you going in such a hurry Betty, Polly and the twins are going to be here any minute" Alice said frosting some cookies.
 
"Kevin's in labor so I gotta headout"
 
"Oh then, wish him luck then" Alice managed to say as Betty raced out the house.
 

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Betty entered Kevin's room to find him laying on the bed drenched in sweat as Moose tries to cool him off. His father was also there sitting in one of the chairs in the room.
 
"Kevin how you doing" Betty said coming by him sitting on the chair next the bed.
 
"Feel like my insides are being rolled around into a ball but other than that in fine" Kevin commented. His eyes eyes squeezed shut as another co traction wreaked his body.
 
"The doctor's said its progressing faster than expected so he could be giving birth in the next hour or so" Moose drew the cloth from the ice water wringing it out to place on Kevin's burning head.
 
"Moose you are never touching me again you fucking dick" he swore under his breath.
 
"And I will make sure that happens" Sheriff Keller said walking to the bed. "I'm sorry Kevin but something happened at the station"
 
"But dad…."
 
"Don't worry I will be back before you know.it" he concluded and made his exit.
 
Kevin sighed sounding disgruntled. 
 
"Calm yourself Kevin can't waste your energy"
 
"Fuck off Moose"
 

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Archie
 
"I'm here!!" I heard my mom say entering the house. I managed to get off the couch in time  to hug her.
 
"Oh my Archie you are bigger than I thought" she commented and I could on chuckle.
 
"Come on mom, really have to rub it in" I whined a bit feeling her hands on my bump.
 
"Feels like a little boy in there" she commented and I flash a smile at my dad.
 
"See I told you dad"
 
He only laughed and moved away into the kitchen.
 
"Oh and look at what I got " my rushed to her suitcase and picked out a wrapped blue box and a light green baby bag with a matching bow. "I found this in small and I couldn't resist getting it for my soon to be grandchild"
 
"It is beautiful mom, I'm sure he will love it too"
 
My mom paused and held my face in her palms with her bright smile on her face. "Oh Archie you are growing up so fast, a parent Archie, it is a hard job to do"
 
My heart felt heavy. I gave a small chuckle. "Don't worry mom like everyone else I will learn"
 
Bring!
 
I digged in my pocket taking out my phone seeing Jughead brightand bold.
 
"Hey Jughead what's… oh my I will be right there"
 
"Is there something wrong?"
 
"Jughead got shot at"
 

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Betty
 
"Another push Mr Keller" the doctor prompted Kevin as he panted heavily against the pillow. His face was red and his hair sticking to his skin as if he ran a marathon.
 
"Breathe Kev, in and out" I prompted and Kevin replied back in a tear ridden small yell as he pushes trying to bring his child into the world.
 
"That's it Kev our baby is almost here" Moose encouraged as the black hair covered head soon slid out.
 
"Alright Mr Keller we need another one 1...2….3"
 
Kevin squeezed the life out of his partners hand as the rest of the baby slid out of his stretched hole. His labouring breathes were soon overtaken by a high pitch crying of the newborn.
 
The baby was placed on his chest and even in Kevin's daze he still held his baby close to his chest. 
 
"He is so beautiful Kevin," Moose said his eyes were watering a bit seeing the tiny form lay on his mother's warm chest. 
 
"Of course he is beautiful  , we made him"
 
Ring!
 
The moment was suddenly broken by my phone. I apologized and stepped out.
 
"Jughead what's u…..I'm already there which...E.R got it"
 
I raced over the the emergency room to find Jughead shaking in a waiting chair soaking wet. Bloodstains on his hoodie and shirt.
 
"Jughead what happened to you?"
 

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Jughead
 
"Sweetpea when you said you wanted to take me out on a date I didn't expect it to be here by this boardwalk."
 
"I thought this would be a a good place to you know relax together and maybe get something going on" Sweetpea wrapped his arms around me and pressed small kisses against my neck.
 
A soft moan escaped my lips as I wrapped my arms around him tightly. Soon I was leaning against the railing as Sweetpea held me tight only breaking for air. 
 
Soon a the sound of a rushing car engine broke thier contraction. The car buzzed past firing only 5 shots all aimed at me. It closed my eyes expecting the blow but instead feeling of a push and soon cool hit off ice as I fell through the now cracked ice. Luckily the ice was thin or else it would be my skull cracking not the ice.
 
As I sank further my limbs go numb and my vision blurred as I slowly made my descent. Soon two arms brought me back to the surface. I pant heavily as I was dragged to shore.
 
I looked at the trail of blood from the hole all the way to Sweetpea who looked ready to pass out.
 
"Anybody! Please anyone out there!" O shouted desperately trying to get help. I try to stand but my body was still numb. In pure luck someone heard my cry.
 
"Sheriff Keller"