Hopper grabbed the telephone and called Mikes mother asking her if he could stay the night and she said she was okay with it so eleven beamed. Him and eleven both smiled at hopper because Mike was allowed to stay with her. They both talked for a while before hopper interrupted "you got a binder or are you just using bandages because you could damage your ribs with those " mike looked away guiltily.
Hopper sighed and said "why didn't your parents get you a binder" "my parents aren't the most supportive, I had to beg them to call me a boy in front of Will and the rest of them for weeks" hopper nodded and looked to be in thought so he continued speaking with el until hopper finally spoke "I think I know where I can get you a binder kid" he beamed with excitement then ran and gave him a big hug. Hopper patted the young boys head then held his arms out for el to join the hug and once she did she squeezed the living hell out of them.