FP's 50th Birthday Party

"It's no secret that the Jones men don't really like birthday parties. We're a rather broody bunch. You know, I remember when you made me promise not to stop writing. Not for anything. And I haven't. I've written every day. But I could punch keys every night in a booth at Pop's and never come up with a story nearly as remarkable as yours. You've gone from the wrong the side of the tracks to the right side of the law. From Serpent king to sheriff of Riverdale. From a man that most people in this town had probably written off to someone that righted his wrongs and brought our family back together. That's who you are to me, someone that would do anything for his family. There's something you need to know about this family. We'll always be there for you. Me and Jellybean and Mom. I'm proud to be your son. I'm proud to share your name. And I am proud to be part of your amazing story. Here's to 50, Dad. And to 50 more."

- Jughead to FP

FP's 50th Birthday Party was a late night party hosted by Gladys at La Bonne Nuit, in celebration of FP's 50th birthday.

Summary
As planned, FP’s 50th birthday party is held at La Bonne Nuit. Betty and Jughead, respectively, wishes him a happy birthday and gives him a hug. He then recalls that not too long ago, she threw a party for Jughead. Fred then arrives to the party to wish FP a happy 50th, even if FP may think it’s a bit too much. Fred reminds him that he won’t get too many nights like this one, so he best soak it up. However, FP feels as if he stumbled into the party where he doesn’t belong. Fred explains that everyone takes their own path and that FP’s brought him here. In addition to that, they’re going to be neighbors, which Fred is happy about.

Gladys gets on stage to thank everyone for coming out as Betty, Jughead, FP and Jellybean sit at a table together, with Archie, Veronica, Fred, and Tom just behind them. Once, FP was a great king. But by Gladys’ account, the greatest role that he’s ever held is that of a father. She then invites Jughead to say a few words. Before he goes up, Betty asks if he even has an idea of what he’s going to say, to which he replies that he doesn’t. Jughead starts off his speech with a joke about how he and his father don’t like birthday parties. Jughead remembers when FP made him promise not to stop writing. Not for anything. And Jughead hasn’t. He’s written everyday. But he could punch keys every night in a booth at Pop’s and never come up with a story as unique as his father’s. He’s gone from being a Serpent King to Sheriff. Someone that most people had written off. He’s a man whose righted his wrongs and reunited the family. That’s who he is to Jughead. Someone who would do anything for his family. Jughead ends his speech with how proud he is to not only be FP’s son but to share his name and be part of his amazing story. A teary eyed FP hugs Jughead as he leaves the stage.

Afterward, Betty and Jughead discuss his speech, only most of which was true. They then look over to Jughead’s mother, father, and sister, and wonder what his next move will be. Jughead’s plan is to save Jellybean, protect his dad, and run his mom out of town. And he enlists in Betty’s help.

Host

 * Gladys Jones

Guests

 * FP Jones
 * Jughead Jones
 * Jellybean Jones
 * Betty Cooper
 * Archie Andrews
 * Veronica Lodge
 * Fred Andrews
 * Tom Keller