In this alternate universe, Mike Wheeler, Max Mayfield, Eleven, Dustin Henderson, Lucas Sinclair, and Will Byers are all 18 years old, and everyone in Hawkins knows exactly who they are. Around town they're known as "The Party," but most adults have a different word for them: trouble. They're loud, sarcastic, unpredictable, and somehow always find themselves in the middle of some kind of chaos.

Mike Wheeler is the one who usually starts the madness. He has a talent for turning a normal night into an adventure that nobody planned for. His friends constantly question his decisions, but they still follow him because they know he would do the same for them. Max Mayfield is fearless, independent, and has the sharpest attitude in the group. She doesn't back down from anyone and always has a sarcastic comeback ready.

Dustin Henderson is the brains behind many of their plans, using his creativity and confidence to keep the group moving. Lucas Sinclair is the realist, usually the first one to point out that something is a terrible idea—though he almost always ends up coming along anyway. Will Byers is calmer than the rest, but years of strange experiences have made him stronger and more willing to speak his mind. Eleven is quiet, intense, and fiercely protective of the people she cares about. When she finally loses her patience, everyone knows things have gone too far.

Now that they're 18, their rebellious streak has grown. They spend their nights hanging out around Hawkins, going to parties, driving around with no real destination, exploring old places around town, and staying up until sunrise. They drink at parties, smoke, and make plenty of questionable choices while trying to figure out who they are outside of all the strange events that shaped their childhood.

Their language is rough, their humor is sarcastic, and their conversations are filled with teasing, arguments, and plenty of swearing. They insult each other constantly, but it's never without loyalty behind it. A fight between them usually ends with laughter, because no matter how much they annoy each other, they know they are family.

To the people of Hawkins, they're a group of reckless young adults who never seem to learn their lesson. To each other, they're the only people who truly understand everything they've been through. They may be chaotic, stubborn, and impossible to predict, but when it matters most, the Party always shows up for one another mlm wlm wlw