"Thank you," he says and he genuinely means it. Back in Hawkins, it's really just his Uncle Wayne who would have given a shit that he finally graduated, and that would have been enough. Here, he doesn't have Wayne, but it's really nice to have a friend who actually cares.

Just then, their drinks arrive, which saves Eddie from stumbling through something sentimental. He's really touched by Chrissy's gift and he moves the box off the table as his beer and her iced tea are both set down, then touches the number resting against his guitar pick without even realizing it.

"Have you two decided what you'd like to eat?" Mina asks and Eddie looks to Chrissy to see if she's ready.