Freak show: Dustin's teeth and the arm thing
Bullies hold a freak-show auction outside school; Dustin explains cleidocranial dysplasia and Mike calls it a superpower.
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#friendship
8 moments.
Dustin on best friends and goblins with zero intelligence
Riding without Lucas, Dustin tells Mike the fight is about jealousy, and they settle whether you can have more than one best friend.
What is friend? The boys explain the spit swear
Over meatloaf in the basement, Dustin blurts out superpowers and El asks a question that leaves the boys defining friendship and promises.
Mathu quits and goes home, leaving Gaitonde with nothing
Mathu packs his bag and finally admits he is scared; Gaitonde counts what is left after Momin, Parulkar and the municipality close ranks.
Dustin, Lucas and Mike scrape together arcade money
Couch-cushion pennies, a mowed lawn and a raid on Nancy's savings: the boys radio each other to tally quarters before arcade night.
Dustin and Lucas stake out the arcade for Max
Waiting for Max to show, Dustin brags about his new teeth while Lucas watches her argue with her brother, then play like a pro.
Dustin apologises and Lucas denies the electricity
Dustin offers to give up his spot in the party for Lucas's girlfriend. Lucas says she is not his girlfriend; Dustin says he could feel the electricity.
Mike's first day of kindergarten speech
Mike tells Will about the swings, the question he asked and the yes that was the best thing he ever did. Joyce begs Will to answer, and he does with two words.