Second Chances: the Network

Months in Hawkins, but two days here. Forgot everything I learned when I went back, but now I remember again. Yeah, everyone's right: This whole thing is nuts. Definitely have a lot more context for dimensions and wormholes now.

Hey. I'm back. What'd I miss? Last thing I remember here is... uh gimme a second it's been a while... Blood moon?

[Hawkins]
I'm not really sure what to say. It's been more than a year and Mike and Steve were right. Things were nuts. But it's done.

He's finally gone.

Dustin's gone. Looks like he was sent home but his doofy baseball cap is still here.

So he'll be back. I'm on hold with the school but the office isn't open yet.

Dr. Banner, he won't be in class today, maybe not tomorrow either.

[Nuggets + Eddie]
If you're planning to skip and go to the arcade just go ahead and get in the car, I'll drive.

I thought I would get used to the wings pretty quickly, but I feel like I keep bumping into everything no matter what I do. Then there's the feathers everywhere.

Sorry about that, Jen.

[Mike]

Also sorry for the number of times I've accidentally smacked you or ran into you with them. They're neat and all, but I'm already kind of tired of this take on Will the Wise.

Jesus. Fuck I'm alive.

I'm back, arrived in the middle of the night. Sorry for disappearing Dustin.

Why do I have wings?

[Hawkins]

You all okay? Mike? Did you get older too?

Fuck. I'm- I don't know what I can say to you guys.

Getting plane shifted back to the 80s is a pretty good excuse for missing school today, right?

[Hawkins]
Saw the post on Steve. I guess I got back first I hope. Back in '87 I was just with him, or maybe some parallel version of him.

Dustin, you were right about the military jeeps. It got worse from there.

I’ll tell you guys the whole story in person. Or just what you want to know here, in case getting all the details could have weird time travel consequences.

Uh... so I'm really glad that the weather's back to normal. Really glad. But... has anyone seen Steve today? I tried to drag him outside and he's not in the apartment. He's not answering his phone either. His stuff is still here, car included.

What is going on? How much should I be concerned about this? Because Steve wouldn't leave without saying something... usually.

[Hawkins Residents]
Are the rest of us all still here? Does this happen normally?

Well, at least I have a fabulous new coat.

[FILTER: Will]

Did you want to invite your friends over? I'd love to meet Dustin properly.

[FILTER: Bruce Banner]

How's my favorite cousin?

Okay, what the hell? It was 1986 ten minutes ago and now a guy in a suit is telling me it's 2028? And this isn't even the same universe?

I mean... Okay that makes sense. No way you can get from Indiana to California that quickly- Unless you use portals or teleportation or wormholes but two would take an enormous amount of constant energy consumption and the other would probably spit you out in a different universe. Oh wait! I'm sorry. That's exactly what happened!

This is supposed to be theoretical but now it's science fact? Though given what we deal with... maybe I should have expected other weird science to be real, but I didn't think about it because we had enough to worry about.

Suit Guy says I forgot to introduce myself... Right. I'm Dustin. Uh, Dustin Henderson. And I'm from a small town in Indiana. I like science. DnD and- Isn't California supposed to be warmer than this?

[Private to Steve Harrington]
STEVE! You're here? What are you doing here?

They said something about me needing a guardian and then said your name. Dude, what is going on???

Today was my first day of this world's schooling, and I can't say I'm particularly impressed. It's very very different from my studies back on Alderaan, especially because I haven't been attending a formal school for several years. I'm trying to be positive about the experience, but the classes I'm taking aren't really applicable to me at all. I was able to sign up for a language class, though, and I'm looking forward to that the most.

Also, can someone explain to me what pickle ball is? It's my physical education requirement, but I thought pickles were those soured green vegetables that come in a jar at the market?

Mike and I have been talking about it off and on for awhile, so I figured I would see how much interest other people might have in joining a D&D campaign. If you don't know how to play, we can teach you. It's not as hard as it might seem. We can even do a one shot if anyone wants to try it out, but isn't super committed yet. It can get pretty time consuming, but is a lot of fun. We have some ideas already in the works and Mike is one of the best DMs around.

[Mike]

Think we'll get many people? It would be cool to put some of the things we've been talking about into play. Even if we get just a small group together.

My radio station officially switched to holiday music 24/7 until Dec. 26 so I'm officially in the holiday spirit.

[FILTER: Will]

Do you have any holiday traditions you'd like us to do here?

[FILTER: Loki]

I'm stopping by my cousin's for Thanksgiving, but what are we doing with the kids? Joint holiday? I can...cater.

So glad I have a job, gas prices have gone up since the 80s.

[Hawkins]

My BMW just showed up. We have wheels.

I have a bump on my head, but it is nothing to worry about. I'm off patrol for a few hours.

[ Filter to: Natasha, Bruce W. + Eleven ]

Don’t be mad.

Eleven and I are stuck outside the city.

[ Filter to: Hawkins ]

Soooo Eleven and I might have skipped school today and now we can’t get back into SF.

What’s up with you guys?

[Hawkins Crew]

Humor me for a minute and promise none of you will go anywhere alone after dark.

I swear I saw some shady looking people scoping the building on my way home from work. Plus, the werewolves were attacked during the full. Also I have a weird feeling, like that feeling I have every time things turn to shit back home. Have any of you noticed anything?

I need a new bat.

Where’s the nearest arcade? Are those still a thing here? I’ve got some coin to burn.

So video is obsolete, but you still eat ice cream in the future, right? My CV is still half relevant.

Byers? Wheeler? They said you were here. And Munson too?

Will, Mike, what do you say to some movies and tasty treats tonight? Julio, you too.

[Filter: Friends & Family]

How is everyone doing?

I guess I should

I'm still not sure I like it here but at least it isn't the Upside Down

Is there a good comic store around?

[Mike]

Thanks for... well, everything lately. I wouldn't be ok if you weren't here.

Is there anything fun to do? I'm ready to explore, I think.

What the hell is this place?