Can I Love, Again?

Escape

Meanwhile while Elizabeth and Jonathan sulk in Hoppers office, Tommy, Carol and beaten to a pulp Steve Harrington were at the 'Fair Mart' Steve sat outside onto the trunk of His car, Tommy and Carol walk out. Tommy throws Steve some pain killers for his aching body, and a soda for his bruised face.

Don't worry She'll need a lot more than pain killers when we're done with her. Tommy assured Steve in a jokingly manner.

Yeah the cop's should lock her up. Carol said carelessly.

She probably had the same look of horror when she killed her brother, right? Tommy said.

Oh god, I just got an image of her making that face when she kills Jona- Carol said but was cut off by Steve.

Carol for once in your life shut your damn mouth! Steve said angry and annoyed.

What? Carol questions astounded by Steve words.

Hey what's your problem man? Tommy asked getting kinda pissed off.

You're both assholes. That's my problem. Steve said already so done with the duo.

Are you serious right now man? Tommy questions.

Yeah I'm serious. You shouldn't have don't that. Steve said.

Done what? Tommy questions pissed off even more.

You know what. Steve said.

You mean call her out for what she really is? Oh that's funny because I don't remember you asking me to stop. Tommy snap's almost eye to eye with the bruised faced boy.

I should've put that spray paint right down your throat. Steve murmurs.

What the hell Steve? Carol asks in discussed.

You know neither of you ever cared about her you never even liked her, because she's not miserable like you two. She actually cares about other people. Steve states anger burning through him.

The slut with the heart of gold. Carol says.

I TOLD YOU TO WATCH YOUR MOUTH! Steve yells so pissed at the two people.

Hey! I don't know what has gotten into you man but you don't talk to her that way! Tommy yells defending his girlfriend.

Git out of my face. Steve says quietly.

Or what?or what? You gonna fight me now too huh? You gonna fight me now too? Because if you couldn't take Elizabeth....so I wouldn't recommend it. Tommy says letting go of Steve.

Steve drives away as fast as he could just to get away from the two assholes. But Tommy continued to yell nasty stuff as Steve's car fades down the street.

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Now, Elizabeth was with her mom and hopper outside of a loop neighborhood.

Now they are in the Wheeler's basement making a 'plan'.

The three young boys were talking something and then Elizabeth's mind was replaying the previous events in the alley. Then the boys started talking about the lab and a gate. Elizabeth knew more than they thought she knew. But she didn't want to re live the lab or that gates.

But it was to save your youngest brother. So it was all worth it.

Is there any way you could- that you could reach will? That you could talk to him in this....Joyce hesitates on what to call the other dimension.The upside down Elizabeth and El saying it in sync.

Down . Yeah. Joyce whispers.

And my friend Barbara? Can you find her too? Nancy asks El and Elizabeth. 

El and Elizabeth exchange looks, then nod to Nancy's question.

El and Elizabeth sit at the kitchen table, eyes closed lost in the static from the walkie .

Elizabeth and El both open their eyes with a sad look. I'm sorry El whispers.

What's wrong what happened?Joyce questions.

I can't find them Elizabeth says with a voice crack.

Elizabeth covers her face with her hands. She was scared. Very scared. Her brother was missing, he might be dead, a monster took him to an alternate dimension.

 It was scary but with Elizabeth's past she knew it was real. Not a dream. No matter how hard she tried to wake up she couldn't escape cold reality.

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