[ Billy comes over but Steve doesn't even move, just turns to him, lets him yell, lets him tell his story.

So, divorce or death. Taken away from his home. Susan must be the stepmom. And at least his anger's directed at Steve, and not at his people from home, or god forbid, his stepsister. He shifts his feet, waiting for Billy to finish. ]

No, I didn't think you would go to Hawkins of your own volition; it's why I asked who made you go. Maybe you miss your friends, your home, your mom. And that's okay, Billy.

[ A pause, but before Billy can start yelling again: ]

Look, I lost my mom at nineteen. Barely had enough to scrape together for the funeral. Dropped outta art school. Tried to join the army five times before I landed on my feet, but I did. You're young. You've got all the time in the world to go back to San Diego. Once we're done here, you've got all the time in the world to do whatever you want.

But you shouldn't take it out on the people from Hawkins. They didn't kidnap you and bring you to another planet, that's for sure.