Steve knew that Laurie would want him to agree. She would want him to be safe. But leaving someone he cared about just wasn't him.
"I can't say I won't try to do something if you get hurt...but I won't go actively seek out trouble. That sounds fair? You're too important to me."
" I know..I just don't want you to get hurt..don't get involved, Steve..okay? " She gives him a soft smile.
Michael was a whole other ball game, he was nothing to the Upside Down. He couldn't be killed.
Steve takes a seat beside her and gives a small nod, a faint smile gracing his features.
"You know, I'm here if you ever need anyone to talk to or to just sit with you in it. You aren't alone. Not while I'm around."