At the Wheeler house, Nancy (Natalia Dyer) deals with teenage drama, deciding to spend time with Steve Harrington. In a moment of neglect, she leaves her friend, Barb, alone by Steve’s pool. In a chilling scene, an unseen creature drags Barb into the dark, murky water, marking the second disappearance in Hawkins. 4. The Search Continues

At the end of the pilot episode, Mike (Finn Wolfhard), Dustin (Gaten Matarazzo), and Lucas (Caleb McLaughlin) find a mysterious girl in the woods. Episode 2 picks up from that moment, and the mystery deepens significantly.