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  1. The Trick is to Keep Moving by

    Fandoms: Stranger Things (TV 2016)  

    15 Dec 2025

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    Max tries to cope with the aftermath of the traumatic night at Starcourt. She really wants to talk to El, to ask El if Billy was truly redeemed in his final moments like Max believed. Instead, she watches as El and Will move away with Joyce, while Neil makes the decision to stay with Susan after Billy's death instead of leaving.

    Her coping isn't healthy by any means. Mike and Steve notice.

    Neil notices too.

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    Takes place shortly after the events of season 3. Originally supposed to be a one-shot, but will now be a two-shot.

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