The scene is one of several tear-jerkers in the second volume of episodes, released on Christmas Day. In addition to a whirlwind of emotional sequences, the back half of the season is finally beginning to provide some answers about the Upside Down and the evils that Hawkins has been facing this whole time.

This story contains spoilers from Season 5, Volume 2 of “Stranger Things, now streaming on Netflix. After four-and-a-half seasons of questions prompted by “Stranger Things,” in Volume 2 of the show’s fifth and final season,

Tensions are high between David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown in 'Stranger Things' season 5, volume 2, and creators Matt and Ross Duffer tell PEOPLE how Hopper's fear of losing Eleven drives him in t

Volume 2 of Stranger Things Season 5 answers many questions viewers have had about the Upside Down for ages, but we still need other answers.

Ross and Matt Duffer, the sibling masterminds behind Netflix's "Stranger Things," are closer to finding out if they've achieved that in the eyes of the show's fans. On this morning in early December, the duo are in their own alternate dimension limbo with the show's final season release — Vol. 1 is out and they're bracing for impact with Vol. 2.

Jamie Campbell Bower reveals his inspirations for Vecna in 'Stranger Things 5,' including Mr. Rogers, 'The Shining,' and the 2020 movie 'Alone.'

Sitting down and looking at his best friend Mike (played by Finn Wolfhard), mom Joyce (Winona Ryder), brother Jonathan (Charlie Heaton) and more, Will is his most vulnerable self. After making it clear that he is gay, his friends and family proudly support him and tell him they will always be by his side.