Shortly after the events of the tunnels, Steve's parents kick him out. He now is living out of his car, but is quickly running out of food and money. On top of all of this, Billy's still taking every opportunity to make his life a living hell. Steve's not sure how long he can live like this.

Hawkins, Indiana was never the same after the summer of 1985. It’s 2016 and the Party members are all grown up, living normal lives—which seemed impossible then. When a call reaches each one of them, El and her friends now return to the place whey once called home. Old and new faces welcome them back along with a new threat that feels so familiar... AU set in the future.

When El is all but stripped of her powers in captivity, Hopper comes to rescue her. El's friends and family try to help her readjust to her old life in Hawkins, but something is different.