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𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘪𝘹𝘵𝘦𝘦𝘯: 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘮 𝘤𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘢 𝘤𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳
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𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙬𝙞𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙗𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙙.

Cami walks out of the bathroom drying her wet hair as she walks towards the kitchen she sees Jughead standing in front of his now "murder board" wall just as FP walks in from his shift at Pop's.

"Hey," Jughead greets his Dad who looks at him before noticing the wall of clues including photos, newspaper clippings, etc.

"What's all this?" FP questions as he hands Cami a strawberry milkshake who smiles thanking him.

"Hopefully, this is the article that saves the town from Hiram Lodge," Jughead tells his Dad as Cami just sits down not getting into it.

"Jughead...," FP begins staring at the wall.
"If I can fit the pieces together," Jughead says pouring himself a cup of coffee.

"Boy, you need to drop this. He rescued us. He bought the trailer park, and forgave our debts," FP tells his son setting his keys down.

"What? He's the reason we almost lost the trailer park," Jughead reminds his dad as he heads back to his chair where his computer is sitting.

"Hiram's slicker than a bottle of snake oil, no doubt, but this is...," FP says walking towards the table still staring at the wall.

"Dad, please!" Jughead says rubbing his face with his elbows on the table.

"Hiram Lodge just bought The Riverdale Register," Jughead says making FP turn his head to Cami as he sits down in a chair.

Cami sighed rubbing her face and only getting off the phone with her Mom half an hour ago who was still in disbelief due to her father selling the Register.

"He's trying to silence dissenting voices before he makes his big play. He's afraid. He's afraid of this exposure," Jughead tells his Dad pointing to the wall.

"But Jug you have to remember one thing. Hiram Lodge will not care who gets hurt in the crossfire," Cami tells Jughead worriedly.

"He has connections, Jug. People who don't care about the blood on their hands. Remember that before you continue making enemies," Cami says standing up as Jughead stares at her.

"Cam you can't say that to me of all people," Jughead tells the blonde who pauses at that.

"Maybe I'm a little hypocritical to say this but it's different Jug. It's a big difference," Cami reminds him kissing the top of his head before heading towards the bedroom to sleep.

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The next morning Cami got dressed only to get a call from Fred to come by the house needing to talk to her about something.

Leaving the trailer early Cami heads towards the Andrews house not even knocking as she walks in.

"Freddy!" Cami says walking in as Vegas runs to her making Cami laugh as she pets the dog.

"He's missed you. Almost as much as I have," Fred says making Cami see him standing in the hallway before the kitchen.

"Freddy," Cami says smiling brightly before rushing to him and hugging the man tightly who laughs hugging Cami just as tight.

"I've missed you Cami-Cam. Have you been okay? Eating enough?" Fred questions Cami who chuckles quietly at that.

"I have been. Ooh, I've missed you, Fred," Cami whispers as Fred smiles kissing the top of Cami's head as she smiles.

Pulling away Fred wraps an arm around her shoulders as he leads her to the kitchen.

"I made you some chocolate chip pancakes," Fred says as Cami sits on the stool raising an eyebrow at him.

"What did you do? You only make me chocolate chip pancakes when you need to tell me something. Or bribe me," Cami says as she begins cutting up the pancakes while Fred sighs sitting beside the blonde.

"Archie and I had dinner at the Lodges last night," Fred tells Cami who hums nodding her head.

"They told me that the deputy mayor who took over for Mayor McCoy is on the verge of stepping down and that there is going to be a special election," Fred tells Cami who stops eating at that putting her fork and knife down to look at Fred.

"They want me to run," Fred tells Cami who just pauses at that as Fred watches her reaction.

"Why are you telling me this?" Cami questions as Fred scrunches his face confused.

"Why wouldn't I? I want your opinion. Your opinion matters as much as Archie's. Sometimes more," Fred says making Cami chuckle at that as she sighs leaning against the counter.

"Well I feel honored for your opinion," Cami says as Fred looks at her.

"But?" Fred questions as Cami pauses before sighing.

"I love Vee. She is literally the other half of my soul. I don't know how I got through life before I met her, but her parents on her other hand," Cami says before wincing slightly as Fred sighs.

"You're the one who warned me about them, Freddy. Now you want to get in bed with the enemy. The SoDale project is one thing this is different. They want someone they can control. That's why Mayor McCoy was the perfect mayor for them. You won't roll over for them. Which means two things. One they get rid of you or two they hurt someone you love," Cami tells Fred in a serious expression but full of worry.

Fred sighs at that making Cami place a hand on his hand smiling softly.

"But you would be the best mayor for Riverdale Freddy. You would make Riverdale such a much better place. I know that for a fact, but you have to think of the possibilities. You need to be cautious Freddy because if something happens to you I will probably go crazy," Cami says her serious tone lightening up at the end making Fred smile.

"Well, I'll be here for a long while Cami-Cam. I got a bunch of little Cami-Cam's to meet," Fred says making Cami laugh at that shaking her head.

"Not for a long time Freddy. A very long time," Cami says as Fred nods wrapping an arm around Cami's shoulders.

"Thanks, kiddo," Fred says making Cami nod as she smiles.

"Always," Cami says before she begins to start eating her pancakes again.

"Mhm I missed your pancakes," Cami tells Fred who nods looking at her.

"Well if you move back here then you could have them every morning," Fred says making Cami stop as Fred watches her.

"What? Did you think I wouldn't notice your car is no longer in front of the house?" Fred questions Cami who sighs at that.

"And you weren't at the Lodges last night so I know you aren't staying there. So where are you staying?" Fred questions his daughter in everything but blood.

"At Sunnyside trailer park with FP and Jug," Cami tells Fred sheepishly who sighs at that.

"What happened Cam? You know what it doesn't matter what matters is I'll have your room ready for you by tonight you can come stay here," Fred tells Cami who shakes her head at him.

"No Freddy you don't have to do that. You have already done too much for me. I don't want to be a burden," Cami says shaking her head as Fred shakes his head.

"You are not a burden Camilla Cooper. You are my daughter," Fred says making Cami snap her head up with tears in her eyes.

"I will always take care of you. No matter what," Fred says as Cami smiles softly hugging him tightly to her.

"I love you, Freddy," Cami whispers as Fred smiles kissing the side of her head.

"I love you more Cami-Cam," Fred tells the blonde who wipes her eyes smiling at her brightly.

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After the emotional morning, Cami headed to school and only got past the front entrance before a hand grabs her and begins pulling her into the girl's bathroom.

"What? Cheryl!" Cami exclaims watching as the redhead girl checks the bathroom stalls before locking the door.

"Cheryl? What's wrong?" Cami questions worriedly seeing the girls worriedly and scared expression.

"Why haven't you answered your phone? I called all weekend!" Cheryl exclaims to the blonde who raises her eyebrows at that.

"I-I was busy. I had my phone off. Cheryl, what's going on? Is it your Mom? Did something happen?" Cami questions worriedly placing her hand on Cheryl's shoulders.

"I told someone about Heather and my Dad apparently has a will. And my Mom is still turning my house into her sexual playpen," Cheryl tells Cami who pauses slightly before nodding and looking at Cheryl.

"First take a deep breath," Cami tells Cheryl who nods taking a breath.

"Second if you want me to I will personally put the fear of Cami in Penelope. Just say the word," Cami says making Cheryl nod listening.

"Third the will might be a good thing, Cheryl. It can be closure maybe," Cami tells her cousin who nods.

"And fourth and finally I'm so happy you finally told someone else. There's no shame in loving anyone Cheryl. Your heart can love whoever it wants to love," Cami says smiling softly as Cheryl nods giving Cami a smile nod.

Cami smiles softly before wrapping her arms around Cheryl pulling the redhead into a much-needed hug. Cheryl sighed in relief feeling as if for just a moment that things would be okay. Just like she felt that night she told Cami about Heather.

Cami was the only one who knew the truth regarding Heather and the blonde never told anyone. Cami just reassured Cheryl nothing was wrong with her and that Penelope like always was wrong.

Cami pulls away slowly from Cheryl putting a piece of hair behind Cheryl's ear with a soft smile on her face.

"It's going to be okay Cheryl," Cami whispers as Cheryl nods agreeing with her.

"Thanks, Cam," Cheryl tells the blonde who smiles shaking her head.

"You never have to thank me, Cheryl. You are family. I love you even your craziness," Cami informs her making Cheryl laugh as she wipes a tear not used to those words. She hasn't had anyone tell her they love her since Jason was alive.

"I love you Cami," Cheryl says as Cami laughs hugging Cheryl to her once again making Cheryl laugh with her.

"Everyone was right," Cheryl tells Cami who pulls back confused.

"About what?" Cami questions tilting her head slightly.
"You seem happier Cam. Really truly happy," Cheryl tells her making Cami pause at that before nodding slightly.

"I am," Cami informs her smiling as Cheryl smiles back at her.

"You deserve it," Cheryl says making Cami look at her.
"So do you and I know for a fact one day you will be this happy too," Cami says as Cheryl takes a deep breath before nodding.

"Good. Now this is all too much for emotion for this early in the morning. Let's go get some coffee," Cami says heading towards the locked bathroom door as Cheryl laughs at her.

"Just one more question," Cheryl says making Cami turn to her once she unlocks the door.

"Who is he?" Cheryl questions making Cami groan as she opens the door and begins to leave.

"Cam! Come on, please! Tell me," Cheryl exclaims following after the girl who shakes her head laughing.

"Nope! Goodbye, Cheryl!" Cami says laughing as the redhead laughs.

Cami sees Veronica and walks quickly to her and smiles as she interlocks her arms with the brunette.

"Vee we need to talk," Cami says seriously making Veronica turn to her.

"Is this about me making out with Jughead? It was nothing really. Betty and Archie were watching," Veronica says making Cami completely stop.

"You what?! And they want?!" Cami exclaims wide-eyed as Veronica widens her eyes.

"Ooh...you didn't know that did you," Veronica states more than questions as Veronica sighs pulling Cami into an empty classroom.

"Jughead found out that Betty and Archie kissed during Christmas with the whole black hood thing. So to make things even Jughead and I kissed," Veronica explains as Cami stares.

"I miss one trip and suddenly everyone is making out!" Cami exclaims throwing her arms into the air.

"Aww Cam, did you want to kiss me too?" Veronica questions as Cami rolls her eyes at her laughing slightly.

"Anyway...," Cami says making Veronica laugh at her. Cami stares at her as she sits down on the desk crossing her legs.

"Fred told me the big news this morning," Cami says making Veronica smile as she nods.

"It's exciting, isn't it? I've been researching all of it," Veronica says as Cami stares at her.

"Vee..," Cami says softly as she gets off the desk making Veronica stare at her confused.

"I love you. You are my best friend basically my sister, but Fred means more than anyone ever will in my life. So if this is a way to manipulate him for you Dad. I don't care what I have to do I will bring Hiram Lodge to his knees if something happens to my Freddy," Cami tells Veronica her voice full of seriousness.

"Cam-," Veronica begins to say as Cami raises a hand stopping her.

"I'm not saying you do Vee. But you told me so many things about your parents. So many things they have done and how many times they have betrayed you. I know they are your parents but I don't trust either of them. Especially your Dad. I trust you though Vee. Please I'm begging you don't make me wrong for putting my trust in you and only you," Cami says smiling slightly before kissing Veronica's cheek and leaving the classroom.

Veronica stands there for a moment before turning around and looking at the closed door Cami just left through feeling guilt running through her along with hesitation.

Right now Veronica Lodge had a choice to make and soon. Her parents. The people who have betrayed her, lied to her, and even used her multiple times.

Or Camilla Cooper. The one person who has never lied to her. Never betrayed her. And always believed her. Her light that is surrounded by darkness.

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Using her keys Cami unlocks the front door of the Cooper house. When she was leaving school earlier she got a phone call from Polly informing Cami that the twins and her were at the house wanting to meet their godmother.

"Where are my Godbabies?!" Cami questions putting her stuff down as she walks into the living room seeing her Mom sitting in one of the chairs with Juniper, Betty holding Dagwood by the fireplace, and Chic sitting down in the chair beside Alice.

"What about me?" Polly questions making Cami laugh as she hugs her older sister tightly in a hug.

"I've missed you, Cam," Polly says making Cami smile.
"I've missed you too Pol," Cami whispers before pulling away and walking to her Mom taking Juniper from her with a bright smile.

"Look at you, my beautiful niece. Ooh, I want to just keep you forever," Cami says smiling as she kisses her niece's forehead.

"Look how big you are!" Cami exclaims as the little baby latches onto her finger holding her tightly.

Cami smiles brightly as she runs a finger down her niece's face before looking at Betty holding her nephew. Cami smiles at him before smiling brightly at Betty.

"Hey, where's Dad, by the way?" Polly questions smiling brightly at her sister holding her twins.

"Are we all gonna go to the will-reading together?" Polly questions making everyone look at her confused.

"What will reading?" Alice questions her oldest daughter.

"What? You... You mean Dad hasn't told you?" Polly questions confused as Betty and Cami share a look before Polly explains the public will-reading of Clifford Blossom's secret will.

The dead crazy narcissist left instructions that the revealing existence of the will was only to become known once the authorities had concluded their investigation of his drug dealings.

And per Clifford's instructions, he requested that Mr. Lazenby the lawyer withhold all information, including the names of his numerous beneficiaries, until the public will-reading.

"We can take my car," Cami says shrugging as Betty tries not to laugh while Polly nods.

"Let me go and start getting changed. My keys are on the table to put the car seats in it," Cami says handing her Mom Juniper before heading upstairs to her room.

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On a couch in the Thistlehouse dressed in a cross v-neck top and a mini skirt with a pair of ankle booties Cami's blonde hair curled and slightly pinned back sitting between Betty and her Dad.

Hal smiles at his middle daughter wrapping an arm around her as he kisses the top of her head making Cami smile at him before looking towards the front.

The blonde tries to conceal her surprise seeing Toni sitting beside Cheryl on the front couch although her smile could not be.

They would be cute together. And now Cami had something to pick on Toni with. It's a win-win.

"I, Clifford Cochrane Blossom, being of sound mind and body, do here inscribe the terms of my last will and testament. Firstly...," Mr. Lazenby begins to read from the podium at the front of the room.

"Ownership of Thistlehouse will stay with our beloved matriarch, Roseanne Blossom," Mr. Lazenby reads as Penelope places her hand over Nana Rose's hand who moves her hand away making Cami cover her mouth from laughing as Betty elbows her in the ribs sending her a look.

"To my wife and partner, Penelope, I leave ownership of our greatest treasure, Thornhill, the exquisite
mansion she made a home," Mr. Lazenby says as Cami laughs out loud before covering her mouth as Betty and Polly try not to laugh with her.

"The charred husk of an empty house. That sounds about right, Mother," Cheryl tells Penelope who sends her daughter a glare.

"Now, the reason I contacted you and you all traveled to be here," Mr. Lazenby says addressing the room.

"Any and all remaining assets of my fortune will be divided in half. The first half will be distributed equally to anyone in Riverdale who can prove with medical authentication that even one drop of Blossom blood flows through their veins," Mr. Lazenby reads making Betty, Hal, Polly, and Cami share a look just as everyone hears the door open and then slam close.

"Oh no," Cami whispers already knowing who was coming as she sighs.

"I knew it!" Alice Cooper exclaims making Cami share a look with her sisters. The three look at each other in disbelief.

"Alice, what the hell are you doing here?" Hal questions his wife standing up as Alice stands in the front of the room.

"Accusing you publicly. You only wanted a divorce so that you could cheat me out of your big, fancy Blossom payday," Alice tells her husband just as Cami looks at her sisters.

"Divorce?" Cami whispers in disbelief wide-eyed as Betty winces slightly.

"It's not just my payday, the girls share Blossom's blood too," Hal tells his wife or ex-wife while Polly tries to calm the tries and Betty and Cami run their faces.

"My lawyer is gonna rip you apart. Isn't that right, Attorney McCoy?" Alice questions looking at the ex-mayor as Cami just looks back and forth not knowing what to say.

"I will be taking half of whatever blood money you get from this inbred cesspool of a family," Alice declared as Toni chuckled and Cami threw her head back groaning.

"Yeah, that's right. I said inbred," Alice says looking straight at Penelope who stands up at that.

"Would you please just leave?" Penelope questions but it's more of a demand making Alice step closer to her.

"Shut your face, you half-melted ten-cent trollop!" Alice says as Cami bursts out laughing making Betty slap a hand over her sister's mouth as murmurs are heard.

"Oh, this is riveting, I can't breathe," Toni says trying not to laugh herself as Cheryl sends her a look.

"Who needs TV when this is our life?" Cami questions her sisters laughing as they send her a look trying not to laugh themselves.

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A few minutes later after Alice is forcibly removed from the house does the lawyer begins again.

"Now that the interloper has been escorted from the premises, we can finish our business. As I was saying...," Mr. Lazenby says as the four Coopers just shuffle uncomfortably.

"The other half of my fortune will go to my true heirs, Jason and Cheryl," Mr. Lazenby continues to read making Cheryl stand up smiling before heading to the podium making Mr. Lazenby move. The redhead heir stands at the podium and sighs deeply before addressing the room.

"As the one true Blossom heir, I feel it is my sacred duty to say a few words," Cheryl tells the room before beginning her speech.

"The Blossoms have been bathing in blood since Great-Grandpappy Blossom killed his brother," Cheryl says as a dry chuckle is heard.

"The original sin of Riverdale," Cheryl states as Betty and Cami share a small look.

"Well, I stand before you to say, no more. No more blood. No more madness. No more horror," Cheryl states with tears in her eyes as Cami smiles softly at her.

"Here, here," a man stares at the back of the room making everyone turn and see Clifford Blossom.

"Oh!" Nana Rose says in disbelief holding her chest.

"Couldn't have said it better myself," Clifford Blossom somehow alive states making Cheryl begin to pass out.

"Cheryl!" Cami screams scrambling to get up and get her before she hits the ground but it is already too late.

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That night Cami agreed to family dinner at her house after leaving Cheryl worriedly though, but the twins were restless and ready to be laid down.

"How soon do you think we could get those blood tests done?" Polly questions as she carries the rolls to the table where Chic already sat.

"Do you think Dr. Patel works on weekends?" Polly questions her Mom as Cami sits down a salad looking at her sister.

"I'll call and check," Alice tells her daughter as she walks around the kitchen gathering everything.

"Polly, what's the rush?" Betty asks her sister as she sits down the salt and pepper

"I just wanna know how much money we're inheriting," Polly tells Betty as Cami sits down beside Polly.

"Between you, me, Cami, Chic, and the babies, we could start our own version of the farm," Polly says as Cami and Betty share a look as Betty sits down beside Chic across from Cami.

"Uh, I'm not getting my blood tested," Chic says with a look of disdain on his face as Cami and Polly look at him confused.

"Really, Chic, how come?" Betty questions the boy as Cami stares at Betty. She had her detective voice on.

"Uh, I don't know these people," Chic says as if that makes sense.

"They're your cousins. We're all Blossoms, like it or not," Polly states as Alice sits down at the head of the table.

"I'm not, thank the Lord," Alice states as Cami sends her Mom a look.

"Well, your kids are Mom. So..." Cami says trailing off as she sighs shaking her head at her Mom.

"I don't want their blood money," Chic tells Polly.
"Don't be stupid," Polly tells him shaking her head.

"I said, I don't want their money. Besides, needles trigger me," Chic says making Betty, Cami, and Polly share a look.

"Polly, Betty, leave your brother alone. He can decide for himself," Alice says as she squeezes Chic's hand.

"Of course, he can. Because Chic of course knows what is best," Cami says her voice full of sarcasm as she begins to put food on her plate for this amazing family dinner.

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With a sigh, Cami walks into the Jones trailer placing her keys down and removing her shoes.

"Bad day?" FP questions making Cami look to see the man lying down on the couch. Cami sighs walking towards him before laying on top of FP who wraps his arms around her.

"Define bad. It was just...a lot," Cami says making FP hum while running a hand through Cami's hair.

"I spent the morning having breakfast with Freddy. He told me some information and now I'm beyond worried," Cami tells FP who looks down at her.

"You two are really close aren't you," FP states whether than questions making Cami hum as she smiles.

"You know that I've never had the best parents," Cami says as FP's arms tighten around her.

"That's an understatement," FP states making Cami chuckle slightly at that.

"I think maybe the universe felt bad for me so it gave me Fred. And Freddy became my closest confidant. The person I told everything to and the one person who whenever I looked out towards the stands during anything was always there for me. Always. Fred became not only my Dad but a Mom as well. He learned how to braid my hair. Held me when I cried. I could never imagine life without him," Cami says making FP smile down at Cami kissing the top of her head.

"I also might have threatened Vee this morning. Well her parents," Cami says sheepishly making FP pull her back slightly to see her face.

"What?" Cami questions as FP stares at her.
"Weren't you just telling Jughead this morning not to make more enemies," FP reminds the blonde who sighs laying her head back down.

"That's different. That was about Jug's life. This is about mine," Cami says as FP shakes his head going to argue with her.

"Anyways," Cami says stopping him as FP sighs at the girl.

"I found out I can get money from Clifford Blossom if I do a blood test," Cami says making FP hum listening to her.

"But I don't know if I want his money. It feels like blood money. And it's not like I don't have my own. I have a savings account. I even have a trust fund I get when I am 21. My college fund. I mean if I had to I was going to pay the trailer park. I just was going to have to move somethings around," Cami says making FP stop his moment of his hands move up and down her spine.

"You were going to buy the trailer park?" FP asks Cami who tilts her head up looking at him confused.

"Of course I was. I wasn't going to let any of you be homeless or have to leave for some dumb reason. I would never let that happen," Cami tells FP as if it was common knowledge making FP stare at her before leaning down to connect his lips with her in a soft and tender kiss.

Saying everything neither wanted to say nor admit to feeling.

Cami pulls back slightly her eyes still closed and a soft smile on her lips before laying her head on FP's chest who holds her tightly to him.

"Do whatever you think is right Trouble. You always know the right thing to do. Well sometimes," FP states making Cami laugh as she hits his chest while FP laughs himself.

"Thank you," Cami whispers as she looks at the TV smiling softly as FP rests his chin on Cami's head rubbing her spine slightly.

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The next night Cami, Betty, and Polly walk back to the Cooper resident after Polly went on a mini shopping spree with the money she inherited from the will.

"Can I just say, between us, that Chic is creepy? I don't think he likes me and I don't think that he likes the twins. A couple of times I've just caught him, like, staring at us," Polly tells her sisters as Betty and Cami nod understanding her.

"Yeah, tell me about it. It's part of the reason why I submitted a sample of Chic's blood to the lab that the Blossoms set up," Betty says as Polly and Cami look at her impressed.

"CSI Nancy Drew!" Polly states as Cami laughs wrapping an arm around Betty's shoulder.

"The future FBI Cooper sister," Cami stated as Betty chuckled at her shaking her head.

"How did you get a sample of his blood?" Polly asks Betty making Cami nod.

"Is it illegal to steal someone's blood?" Cami asks tilting her head slightly.

"Don't worry about it," Betty tells both her sisters.

"But Cam Polly, I think that Dad may be right that Chic's dangerous, possibly not even our brother," Betty says making Cami nod her head.

"Definitely dangerous he has those evil eyes. And you know what people say how Mom was when she was a teenager. Whose to say Chic is Dad's son," Cami says wincing slightly at sort of slut shamming her Mom. It felt wrong.

"Well, what do we do if he's not?" Polly asks Betty as the two nod agreeing with Cami's statement. 

"Well, it'll crush Mom but we'll have to tell her. In a way, it may kind of be a relief," Betty says making Cami nod thinking she would be as well. 

The three then walk into the Cooper house Polly putting her stuff down.

"Hey, you're home," Alice states sitting in her chair knitting something.

"Yeah, Polly just spent her Blossom inheritance on silk headbands," Betty says making Cami, Betty, and Alice nod Cami sits down the bags as well and Polly shushes the three.

"Cami Betty, keep your voice down. However Mom got Juniper and Dagwood to sleep, I do not want them waking up," Polly states making Cami nod understandingly.

"Oh, no, the twins, they're not home," Alice says lifting her head to look at Polly making the three sisters look at her in disbelief.

"What do you mean? Where are they?" Polly questions panicky looking to see neither of her babies in their bassinets.

"They're with Chic," Alice states making the three girls share a panicked look.

"He wanted to take his niece and nephew for a walk along Sweetwater River. Why? Is there something wrong?" Alice questions confused as Cami stares at her as if she is stupid.

"What the hell is wrong with you Mom?!" Cami exclaims jumping up from her seat.

"How could you let a complete stranger take my babies?" Polly asks her Mom confused and angrily.

"He's not a stranger. He's your brother and he's doing something nice for you," Alice tells Polly as Cami and Betty squeeze their eyes at the Mom they once called Mom.

"Yeah, the hell he is!" Polly and Cami exclaim just as the front door opens and Chic walks in pushing the stroller that Cheryl got for Polly. 

"What did you do to my babies?" Polly questions hurrying over to look at her twins seeing them gurgling with smiles on their faces.

"Nothing, Polly. They're fine," Chic tells Polly as Polly stares angrily at Chic before staring at Polly in disbelief.

"Come on Polls get the twins things. I have somewhere else you three can stay," Cami says making Polly nod as Alice gets up.

"Now Cami there's no reason-," Alice begins to say as Cami turns to her.

"Yes, there is! I don't know what the hell is wrong with you but I don't want my niece or nephew around this psychopath or you until your brain begins to work! I just can't believe you are this naive," Cami says shaking her head as she begins pushing the stroller out of the house while Betty and Polly come downstairs with bags.

"I hope your psycho gigolo of a son is more important than your three daughters you raised and grandchildren," Cami says as the five leave the Cooper house heading next door.

Betty helps Cami get the stroller to the front door Cami knocks on the door and Fred opens looking at the stroller and then the Cooper sisters.

"I'll get the spare bedroom made up and get some blankets for the couch," Fred says making the three girls sigh in relief.

"Let me help Cami," Fred says getting the stroller inside and smiling down at the twins.

"They are adorable Polly," Fred tells the oldest Cooper who smiles at him.

"Thank you, Mr.Andrews," Polly says looking at her twins.

"Mary used to call me the baby whisper with Archie so if you need my help I do not mind at all," Fred informs Polly who smiles nodding her head.

"Thank you, Freddy," Cami whispers hugging the man as Fred smiles softly at her.

"No problem. Brings back memories of when you three used to come over for sleepovers. I'll make some hot chocolate," Fred says heading towards the kitchen.

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The next day after saying goodbye to Polly and the twins Cami stands in the rain between Jughead and FP for the press conference.

"Thank you all for coming," Veronica greets smiling at everyone.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you your next mayor of Riverdale, my mother, Hermoine Lodge," Veronica introduces as the crow cheers and claps beside a few.

Cami stares at Veronica shaking her head and looking at the new mayor.

"Thank you, Veronica, and thank you all very much. Like many of you, I grew up in this town dreaming of a better tomorrow. For myself, for my family, and for my friends. And now, for the future that you all so deserve. Riverdale is one of the most dynamic, resilient communities...," Hermione tells the crowd as Cami shakes her head.

"I can't believe this is happening," Cami whispers making FP look down at her wrapping an arm around Cami's shoulders.

"Riverdale cannot succeed unless all of us succeed and that will require certain sacrifices," Hermione stated making Cami scoff.

"Maybe the sacrifice of the Lodges. Especially one in particular," Cami states glaring angrily.

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"What...What is this?" Chic questions Betty at the Cooper house as he looks at the folder in his hand. 

"When you wouldn't submit to the DNA test, I found some of your dental floss and sent it to the lab. Those are the results. You're not who you say you are, Chic. So, who are you?" Betty questions staring at Chic who just stares at Betty.

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"We will also need your support. We will need your trust. We will need your loyalty," Hermione says as Veronica looks at Cami at those words.

The two best friends connect eyes and the only thing clear is betrayal and regret.

Veronica breaks eye contact first looking towards her Mom as she gulps slightly. Was it worth it?

"This town has endured so much these past few years. After so much adversity, aren't we all ready for a taste of prosperity?" Hermione questions the crowd making them cheer

And there it was. The Lodges had won. Time had run out for Riverdale.

Or so did the Lodges believe.

For they pissed off the one person who could easily turn everyone and everything on them.

Camilla Cooper was a storm to be reckoned with.

And the Lodges just brought the thunder. Next is lightening.

❀ ༄ ❀ AUTHOR NOTE ❀ ༄ ❀
Welp! That was...something.

Who is ready for the storm that is Camilla Cooper?

Please ignore any spelling mistakes! I beg you! Don't forget to comment, lovelies! I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter! I love you all! <333