Together, until the end | Eddie Munson

And what if they came back?

"How many things we have to bring him, in short, will be enough for at least a month," Vivien says while helping others to get food for Eddie

"JESUS CHRIST..." Eddie screams scared raising his hands in defense as soon as he hears the noise of the door open
"Room service!" Dustin exclaims happily showing him the infinite amount of food

"So we have a bad news and a good one. Where do we start?" Dustin asks him as soon as everyone sat down
"Always the bad first" Eddie replies with his mouth full of cereal under brand

"All right... uh we logged into Hawkins PD with Cerebro and they're looking for you. And they're almost convinced you killed Chrissy."

"Like 100% convinced" Max says cautiously

"And the good one?" asks Eddie worried while drinking his drink

"They haven't made your name public yet... but if we found you, it's obvious it's only a matter of time. And then everyone will hunt you down," replies Robin trying not to seem too abrupt

"Hunt the freak, right?" Eddie gives a restless look

"Exactly" Robin nods slowly

"Shit..."

"Come on, Eddie, you're not a freak" Vivien looks at the boy

"Before that happens we must find and kill Vecna and prove your innocence"

"That's it, Dustin? That's it?"

"Yes, no. Basically yes."

"Look, Eddie, I know what Dustin said sounds totally delusional, but we've been through this before" Robin continues with the intent of calming the boy down, "I mean, they've been through this several times, and I've only been through one. Mine was more about humans and weird smoke monsters. But I think we're gonna make it." she says while seeking approval from the rest of the group
"Yeah, we used to rely on this girl with superpowers, but now they said bye-bye, so..." adds Steve making a sign that Eleven's powers have disappeared

"We are in a phase..."

"Brainstorming" interrupts Max

"Exact brainstorming " snaps Steve's fingers

"Ah, there's nothing to worry about. Trust me" Dustin nods but Eddie's gaze is on Vivien's who doesn't seem to agree with what others are saying

"IT'S BULLSHIT!" Vivien shouts standing up "And yes, as much as I'm sorry to say we have to be realistic. We're fucked up and you, Eddie, especially you-" she take a break and cross his eyes with Eddie's. She had remained silent all the time overwhelmed by the thoughts and pressure

"I... I don't think I can do it, excuse me" a tear runs over the smooth skin of her face as she leaves the house slamming the door. It was not sadness but anxiety, nervousness, agitation and even fear. All together.
If it really was all connected to the upside down... what if that mean Will is in danger?

Max leaves the house too
"What's wrong with her?" Eddie asks worried as he gets up and is about to go out of the door

"Whoa whoa... where do you think you're going" Steve stops him with his hands

"Here she is... her brother, my friend has been involved in this kind of thing since '83 and he even risked dying... twice"

"Dustin..." Robin interrupts him "Vivien is understandably worried and frightened about her brother and now we are involved in something bigger than the mind flayer and she is oppressed by anxiety" she continues and give a look out the window.

"Vivi, hey hey are you all right?" Max goes to get closer but sees her sitting with her hands on her face
"I don't think I can stand this kind of thing again" she replies with a broken voice when she lifts her head and looks her friend in the eyes "or at least for now I... I still don't feel ready yet. And I know I can seem selfish, but can I stay here for today?"

"Vivi hey... you're not selfish and what you've been through is...terrible and if it can make you feel better then you certainly can stay here for today" Max responds in a low voice while stroking her friend's back

"Thank you..." Vivien sincerely thanks her best friend with a sweet look