You never thought you'd see Trashmouth Tozier again.

Your split had been mutual all those years ago. Long distance wasn't feasible back then, and even though there had been tears-many tears-you had gotten over it eventually. He had too, apparently. Gone on to be a big-shot guy on the radio and then showed up after Mike's phone call just like you had. There was no time for reunion between the battle and all that had entailed and shortly afterward the grieving of Eddie.

You're set to leave Derry again when Richie starts the conversation. "What if we fucked around and got back together?" He asks, as if it's the simplest thing in the world. Maybe it is.