The day had come for El to meet her mom. Eleven was nervous, and she wanted Mike to be there when she met her mother. That was why Hopper was driving El and Mike at the moment. Hopper hoped that El would get a response from her unresponsive mother.
"Hey, kid there's something I gotta tell you about your mom. She...She…well she's in a catatonic state." Hopper said.
"Cantonotic?" El asked.
Hopper explained, "She is unresponsive. Therefore, she probably won't talk back to you or give any hint that she understands you. We think that she can hear what you say though. Your aunt Becky and I think seeing her long lost daughter will bring her back."
Eleven replied, "I hope so. I want my mom to be able to communicate back to me."
Mike said, "El, I have hope. I bet your mom will come back as soon as she sees you. I mean how could she not when she sees the sweetest and most beautiful girl there is."
"Watch it Mike. Eleven you should know that your mom named you Jane. You might have to tell her that you are Jane for her to know who you are." Hop teased.
El replied, "Thanks Mike for the hope. You know Hop Mike gave me Jane as a middle name, because I really wanted one when I discovered all the boys had one."
After an intense car ride they arrived at Becky and Terry's home. Becky led Eleven to the living room where Terry sat watching television. Jane kneeled down in front of her mother, but Terry kept her eyes focused on the TV.
"Mom. It's me Jane. I'm your daughter. I've found you and I want to talk to you. Please come back." Eleven said but there was no response.
"Mom. I'm not angry with you. I know you tried your best to find me. They did this to you, because you refused to give up on me. I thank you for that. I'm sorry this happened to you." El continued still no response.
Mike began to talk, "Terry trust me. You want to meet your daughter she is the most amazing girl there is. She is sweet, caring, courageous, and beautiful. I don't know how I got so lucky to call her mine." Hopper glared at Mike.
Eleven was disappointed that Terry had still not responded to her. El pgrasped her hand and Terry turned to face her.
"Jane?" Terry asked. She shook her head quickly back and forth as if she was exiting some sort of trance.
"It's me mom, Jane. I mean most people call me El, but you can call me whatever you want." El stated.
Terry pulled El into a hug as tears began to fill both their eyes. Aunt Becky joined them in a group hug.
"I'm so sorry for what happened to you Jane. You didn't deserve anything they did to you. Those people are evil monsters." Terry stated.
El replied, "Don't worry mom. I haven't seen those people in years. My boyfriend Mike's family took me in and I have been living with them for a few years. Mike has taught me love, joy, happiness, family, and friendship. He is truly an amazing guy mom. I think you will like him that's him behind me."
"Oh my. My daughter is all grown up. I can't believe you have a boyfriend. I'm holy you have such a sweet guy in your life who has taught you life's important things. Thank you Mike. I can tell you how grateful I am." Terry stated.
Mike replied, "Well, Terry I'm actually the lucky one here. I'm kind of considered the nerdy type, but your daughter didn't care. She liked me for me,El sees the good in all people and I love that about her."
Terry replied,"Well that's sweet of you to say Mike. El you should hang on to him he seems like the perfect gentleman."
"Oh he is." El said.
Terry looked over to see Hopper standing in the doorway. "Hop….Hop is that you?" Terry asked. Terry ran over and gave Hopper a big hug.
"I'm so sorry Terry. I was brainwashed and I just found out about El a few weeks ago. I can't believe you had our kid. I'm sorry for everything that I wasn't there to protect her. That I didn't save you. I messed up bad." Hopper explained.
Terry replied, "Hop those people kept you from us. It's not your fault. I've missed you. I love you Hop. I miss your intelligent theories, funny jokes, and our late night dinners at Benny's. I love you Hop I'm so glad to see you again."
"How would you like to start over and go out for dinner tomorrow night?" Hop asked.
Terry replied, "I'd love to Hop. Nothing would make me happier than to make up for lost time."
"Good. I can't wait." Hop said kissing her on the cheek.
Terry replied, "Maybe eventually our whole family can be together." Terry, El and Hop formed a group hug that seemed to last forever. At last El ha her whole family in one room her parents, aunt, and boyfriend. The only thing missing was Nancy, the Wheelers, and the boys. Eleven for once felt complete.