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"This is Eddie, my boyfriend."

Derry, Maine
Saturday June 29th 1990
2:45 pm

Summer vacation began yesterday, Eddie remembered him having Jane's phone number. He called her saying he wanted to surprise Richie, she said that they should meet at Oasis Diner.

Eddie told his mom that Stanley and Bill's families planned a three week trip to a beach far away, she of course agreed, because it was Bill and Stanley.

All the losers met at the train station, boarding and seating themselves. Eddie had told them all about Richie and him, and Richie told Max and Jane.

But, Richie had not yet told his mom, Eddie didn't know that. He was going on this trip with the thought of Richie's mom being okay with Richie and him dating. He was hoping she'd like him.

Eddie had talked to Jane about where they could stay, she explained how Max and her had strict rules about only having sleepovers with girls. Beverly decided to stay at Jane's house.

Jane had talked to Mike about sleeping arrangements there. Karen was usually okay with kids staying the night, even if it was for three weeks. So, Mike has agreed to taking three boys, Eddie, Ben, and Mike. The other two wanting a motel.

Mike told Lucas, Dustin, and Will about Eddie and his friends. Since the boys were getting closer with Richie because of Jane dating Mike and Lucas dating Max.

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They arrived in Hawkins at seven am. The group slept a bit at the motel Stanley and Bill had rented. They had slept on the train, but it was still early, so they stayed asleep.

When ten rolled around, Eddie decided to call Jane and wake the others.

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Charlestown State Park, Hawkins, Indiana
Sunday June 30th 1990
11:01 am

"Jeez, it's fucking hot out here. Almost as hot as Max's m-" Richie began, earning a slap from Max.

Richie had been growing a habit of saying mom jokes, no one knew where he got it from, but he picked it up, and he can't drop it.

"Hey, so, I was thinking we could go to Derry this weekend. Steve could probably drive us." Richie said.

"I don't think so." Max said. "I'm not in the mood."

"In the mood? What the fuck? Eddie's there, why the hell wouldn't we go?"

"Look! They have the watermark open!" Jane cheered.

There was a tiny place where water would sprout from the ground, and a kiddy pool was. It was meant for children, but it was burning out, so Jane decided to go there. Plus, she told Eddie to meet her by there.

"Jane, that pool is for kids, like, three years old." Mike laughed.

"I know, but it's to hot."

The three followed behind Jane, as she spotted the group sitting at a picnic table. She walked over to the sprinklers and began to play in them with Max.

Richie and Mike went to walk to an empty picnic table, sitting on the warm wood. Richie looked around, stopping when he saw Stanley's face.

"Is that Stan?" Richie asked confused.

"Where?" Mike asked, playing along with the plan.

"No, it can't be. He's in Maine."

Soon he heard the sweet laugh of Eddie Kaspbrak followed by Mike.

"What the hell?" Richie stood up, walking over to the table. "Hello?" He asked, making all of them look at him. "Eddie?"

Eddie stood up, giving Richie a hug.