When the national news makes it clear Hawkins has exploded, Tommy heads back, because he’s heard through the grapevine that Steve never left. He hates the dumb prick, but he’s not going to let him die in one of these freak red lightning storms.

Cue Steve, fucking blindsided when shitty ex-bestie shows up on his doorstep and won’t go away. Even telling him the truth just gets him buying a canister of hairspray to light if necessary. Steve’s always been attracted to determination, to bullheadedness. He never thought it was true about guys, too, but knowing Robin and Eddie and will has made the concept a lot easier.

Meanwhile Tommy’s struggling with his feelings. He doesn’t have any, fucksakes, Steve is an idiot, and doesn’t have a pussy, okay?!