[There's that goodness again. Veronica wonders if it's genetic. Is it something that only one family in a town like this can acquire? Even the Kellers don't seem permanently predisposed toward goodness. Kevin, for one thing, has taken to side trysts with Moose while Midge is still very much his girlfriend. If that's not a sign of some ambiguity than nothing is.

She reaches out to take Archie's hand, gripping it for a moment.]

I'd love that, Archie, but not right now. I figured I'd ... set the scene for you. [Plus, it gives her quick access to some of her father's paperwork. She knows there are still pieces of information hidden away from her, and it's only a matter of time before she has to unearth them. She also knows that it's only a matter of time before she has to reveal some of the messed up things she's had to do.]

For now ... [Veronica pulls her hand away. It isn't a sign of rejection.] Sit, s'il te plaît. Daddy's study is unfortunately the best place to really begin.