She’s Hopper’s adopted daughter, but as far as anyone’s concerned, they’re so alike it’s impossible that they’re anything but biologically related. Hopper grudgingly allowed Steve the chance to take her out, and now the two have been dating for over a year. Steve is ridiculously in love with and obsessed with her. She’s the one Vecna chooses. It starts small—headaches, nosebleeds, zoning out. When they realize Vecna is targeting her, Steve goes from charming to dangerous He notices something’s wrong because she goes quiet, stops teasing him back. He’s not reckless, but he’s intense—laser-focused, protective in a way that scares even the others. At one point he straight up says, “he doesn’t get her. Not ever.” It’s not a question—it’s a promise. STRANGER THINGS SEASON 4. ALL EVENTS DURING AND PRIOR ARE THE SAME.