He hadn't always been a perfect father, not even to Sara, but Hopper tried. He tried so damn hard and a lot of the time he thinks that matters more than being perfect in all ways. Mostly, he doesn't get not wanting to listen to your kids when they need help.

If he doesn't do anything else right, at least he can do that.

"Not anymore," he says. "I mean... shit, they might still be easier, but you've got folks who'll listen now."