Choices You Make

Missing?

Missing

Hawkins, Indiana

1 week after they left-

Hopper was driving up the driveway to the house in his truck a cigarette hanging from his lips, Joyce sitting next to him. They had an enjoyable time together. He had taken the week off for their trip with a promise of no work talk. So that's what he gave. They had gone up to Lake Michigan camping on the bank, well not really camping he had rented out a nice little cabin for them.(don't know if you can but let's go with it.) Spending time together camping out, fishing in the lake, no kids and no work, nothing but the two of them and a bottle of wine.

Before leaving he told the others if they needed him, don't, he'd be back to work Monday. Until then he was on vacation, which is why he kept his radio off. The two of them were laughing as they made their way up the driveway. As they approached the house their laughter died in an instant as they saw who was waiting for them. His deputies Callahan, Powell and even their newest deputy that started shortly after graduating Steve 'Babysitter' Harrington, were parked along the driveway standing at the front door. Hopper took a look around noticing the Wheelers car parked also. The only thing Jim could think was 'I was gone a week, the hells goin on?' as he parked his truck. As he stepped out of the truck the front door opened and people started pouring out. His deputies, the Wheelers, Nancy, Johnathan, Will and all his friends were standing on his porch. As he approached everyone started shouting at once.

"QUIET!" He shouted.

"The hells going on?!" he barked out. Everyone had decided now they didn't want to talk, not knowing where to start. Jim glanced around at all the faces, noticing the solemn looks and tear stains on most of them. As he was glancing at everyone he took notice quickly that someone, or actually two some ones were missing. As he went to voice the thought he was interrupted, weirdly enough by Steve.

"Jim..." Steve started

"What?" Jim says

Steve wiped his hands through his hair looking more distraught than he'd seen in years.

"What is it?! Spit it out!" he shouted. He looked around again, voicing his previous thoughts.

"Where's El?" he said softer but still loud this time, fear taking over him. This time Steve answered.

"Jim...that's just it. El and Mike are missing." Steve says with seriousness, his own worry slipping through.

Hopper took a moment at that before his panic and fear came out.

"THE HELL YOU MEAN SHE'S MISSING?!" He shouted as stepped up into Steve's space. Steve looked him in the eyes as he answered.

"Exactly that chief. El and Mike have not been seen in almost a week. They're gone, no sign of them anywhere." he says.

Jim turned around passing back and forth on the porch trying to collect himself. 'Shit shit shit shit SHIT.' He eventually stopped in front of all of them as he turned towards them.

"Shit! Alright, will somebody fill me in on what the hells been goin on." Jim says.

"We got a call Tuesday from Will. He said El hadn't come home. Him and his friends haven't seen her or Mike since Friday." Steve spoke up again, answering.