“ Shit, shit, SHIT! “ he growled. he didn’t look at you, just kept trying to fix the signal. he hit the radio, causing it to fall over. he quickly picked it up, trying and trying to fix it. he finally looked back at you, panting slightly.

“ Mike, what’s happening? “ you asked. he just walked over and hugged you. you didn’t know everything about the upside down. about this expedition. about trying to save Holly. all you knew was your boyfriend was apart of it, and you needed him to be safe.

“ I lost it. I lost the signal. We could’ve found her! Now we need another shitty kid to get stolen! “ he hit his forehead. you quickly grabbed his hand, stopping him. “ It’s okay, Mike. We’ll figure everything out. “ you reassured him.

he began to cry, and you just held him. Will, Joyce, and Robin watched, letting Mike have his moment. “ I know it seems like there’s no hope, but just- just calm down. Everything’s going to be fine. We’ll figure all of this out, there’s still hope. “

you silently nod at the others, who also began their reassurances. Mike looked up, let out a small sniffle, then nodded, and pressed a kiss to your temple.