Plot summary
Kevin had been having recurring nightmares about finding himself in a cave and ending up in front of his class dressed in some ridiculous way. Meanwhile, he attempts to act cool since Winnie is now involved with Kirk and hanging out with all the cool kids. Kevin and Paul fall in with an outcast named Gary ( Breckin Meyer ), eventually going camping where they drink beer and smoke cigarettes. When Gary invites Kevin and Paul to explore a "cave" (which is actually a long huge storm drain), Kevin must confront his fears about his nightmares.
In the end, Paul and Kevin return to Kevin's house, with Kevin remarking that even a "rebel" like Gary needed friends. The next day they see Winnie and they have a few laughs together. Guest-starring: Breckin Meyer as Gary. Recurring guest: Michael Landes as Kirk McCray. Absent: Olivia d'Abo as Karen Arnold; Jason Hervey as Wayne Arnold.
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