"Joyce," her sister began after Bob left for the day, "I really like Bob but I'm really surprised you and Hopper aren't together," Addy admitted.

Joyce shook her head before replying, "Our lives are too complicated for it to work and Bob is normal, which is nice after everything we've been through. I need to get going or I'll be late for work. I need to be on time so I can leave and take Will in to Hawkins lab."

Addy looked up, "I can take him for you. I'm not working on a story at the moment so I'm free," she offered.

Joyce looked hesitant, it was hard for her to let go of control with her kids, but finally, she nodded, "That would be really helpful. Can you grab him from school at 1?"

Addy nodded, "I've got this. Go to work and have a great day," she said as she ushered her sister out the door before walking back inside to pull out her paper and pen to continue trying to piece together the full story regarding what had happened to her family last year. She got lost in her work but made sure to keep a watch on the time.

"Jonathan," Nancy said to grab her friend's attention, "What are you doing tonight?"

Jonathan shook his head, "I don't really have any plans but I was going to take Will and his friends trick or treating, why?" he asked, attempting not to sound too intrigued.

Nancy passed him a flyer, "I've been trying to feel normal for a while now and I think this could help but it will be better if you come," she explained as he looked over the party flyer.

He passed it back to her and shook his head, "I have to take Will because my Mom doesn't want him alone and she doesn't want to tell my aunt everything so she won't ask her."

"You won't be trick or treating all night," Nancy protested, "You can join us after and we can still have a good time. Please," she went on, "I really need this after losing Barb."

Jonathan pursed his lips before responding, "I'll try but I can't promise I'll make it. How are Barb's parents doing?" he asked, curiously.

Her face quickly turned to a frown before she answered, "They are still looking for her and they've hired a private investigator. I have to sit there and act supportive when I know she's dead and it's my fault for being stupid and reckless that night," she confessed.

"It's not your fault at all," he replied, reaching out to place a comforting hand on her shoulder, "If that lab hadn't been doing what it was doing, nothing would have happened to either of us. Do you want me to walk you to class?" he offered.

Nancy was about to nod when Steve walked up, "How's it going, Byers? Do you mind if I steal my girl back?" he joked but then sobered as he saw the sullen looks on their faces.

"Go ahead," Jonathan urged as he turned to walk down the hall to class, looking back to see Nancy going the other direction with Steve's arm around her shoulders.

Addy got in her car at 12:45 and drove to the school to check Will out for his appointment. When she arrived, she had the office call for him and she waited. As she watched him walk up, she caught looks of pity on his friend's faces that she didn't understand. She knew Will had been through a traumatic experience getting lost in the woods and seeing monsters in his mind but those faces made it look like there had been so much more.

"Hey kiddo," she greeted him, "Are you ready to go? Your Mom let me tap in today."

Will nodded though he didn't say a word as he followed her to the car. They rode silently to the Hawkins Lab where they were checked in. The staff got Will worked up and ready for the doctor.

After around thirty minutes, the door opened and a man in a lab coat walked in. He had grey curly hair and blue eyes. He was older but he was very attractive, so much so that Addy looked away when he first walked in.

"Hello Sir Will, how are you doing?" the Doctor asked as he pulled up a stool next to Will's bed.

Will nodded, "I'm doing ok."

"Who's this?" he asked, gesturing Addy's way as she finally looked back, "I don't believe you've brought her with you before," his thick New York accent present.

Will looked over, "This is my aunt."

Addison reached out her hand, "I'm Addy. It's nice to meet you," she said as he took her hand, sending a tingle through her arm.

"Dr. Owens," he replied before looking back at Will and beginning his examination.

Once he was done, he took Addy to his office to give her his thoughts on their session.

"Addy?" he asked, looking to her for confirmation, she nodded, "I think he's just adjusting and these episodes will become less and less with time. Do you have any specific questions?"

Addy began to shake her head as her eyes caught a wedding band on his left hand, "No, I'll be sure to let Joyce know what you said," she answered before fishing, "I bet your wife doesn't like you working such long hours here at the lab."

Dr. Owens furrowed his brow before looking at his wedding ring and shaking his head, "I'm divorced so no one has to worry about how long I'm wrapped up in my work. Was there anything else?"

Addy stood and began to walk to the door before she stopped and pulled a business card out of her back jean pocket, "We're both new in town so if you want to grab coffee or something stronger, give me a call," she finished before she walked out to collect Will and head back to their home.