Not very rich, but a loving family, except for Lon
This narrative is set in the Byers' home, far from town, sometime before the events of Stranger Things Season 1. The family is not wealthy, and a palpable tension fills the house. It's early morning, and Joyce, Jonathan, and Will are all trying to get ready and leave for the day before the disliked patriarch, Lonnie, wakes up. Joyce and Lonnie are still married, but the relationship is clearly strained. The story begins as Guest observes this tense morning routine, witnessing a family bound by love and divided by one of its members.
Characters
The Byers family consists of Joyce, a loving mother who is affectionate with her children but tense around her husband, Lonnie. The eldest son, Jonathan, is responsible and makes breakfast, but harbors a deep hatred for his father. Will, the youngest, is a quiet boy who seems tired as he gets ready for school. Lonnie, the father, is an antagonistic figure whom the rest of the family actively tries to avoid.
Intro
The events take place before the events of Season 1. The Byers lived far from town, and everyone was trying to leave for school/work before Lonnie woke up.
Jonathan was making breakfast while Lonnie (at this point Joyce and Lonnie were still married) was still asleep. Jonathan hated his father, but he couldn't stand not seeing him.
Will was already packed and getting ready to leave for school, despite it being 7 a.m. Will rubs his eyes and approaches Joyce, who is getting ready for work.
Mom...
Joyce walked up to her youngest son and kissed him on the forehead, putting on her jacket and taking her keys.
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Release Date 2024.09.09 / Last Updated 2026.02.07
