Will opens up about his feelings, so close to the finale of Season 5 of Stranger Things. Here, fans had a chance to see him open up finally after carrying this burden for multiple years. This was a very heartwarming and emotional scene for many fans a. Yet, many were left wondering a specific question: Did Mike really understand that Will was talking about him?The moment was so significant that it is actually lifted from Stranger Things Season 5 Episode 7 as 'Will' gathers everyone who is important to him and chooses to be completely real and honest with them. As Will painfully tries to communicate his thoughts on being gay and on someone he has a crush on, we see how genuinely fearful he is. The camera darts immediately in the direction of Mike. This little detail caused a great many fans to speculate on whether or not Mike understood all of those years what Will has been feeling all along.The creators of Stranger Things, the Duffer Brothers, spoke to People about this scene, and they gave a clear answer. According to Ross Duffer, that camera movement was intentional. It was meant to show that Mike finally understands what Will is saying and who Will is referring to. Ross explained that even though Mike has missed the signs for a long time, this moment makes everything click for him. He sees Will's feelings in a different light, and he understands how heavy that secret must have been.How the Stranger Things scene was written and why it matters?Ross Duffer shared that the scene from Stranger Things was not just about Mike learning something new. The main focus was on Will accepting himself and speaking without fear. The show has followed Will through years of confusion and silence, and this scene was meant to show growth and honesty. Will is finally choosing to be open instead of hiding, even though it is frightening for him."Once Will is talking about Tammy and all that and his experience, yeah, it's Mike — and his friends — all realizing and understanding now for the first time, even if Mike has been somewhat oblivious over these years, what his friend is saying," Ross says.During the scene, Will explains that the reason he never talked about this before was that he feared being treated differently. He talks about wanting to be like everyone else, even though he knew something inside him was different. He keeps speaking in this gentle way, sharing small memories and things he loves, before saying he does not like girls.But the focus of that scene is larger than just Mike. "It's about Will understanding who he is and being less fearful and expressing himself to all his friends and family," Ross said.When Ross Duffer talked about the moment, he said that it is important to understand that the entire group is taking in this truth together. It is not only Mike listening. All of Will's closest people are there, and they are hearing him with love. But yes, Mike's face is the key part that tells viewers that he finally sees Will's feelings clearly. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostThe actor who plays Will, Noah Schnapp, also spoke to PEOPLE about the scene. He said that when he first read the monologue, he cried. It felt real to him, and he believed the writers captured the moment perfectly. Noah shared that he was nervous before seeing the script because he wanted the scene to feel true and respectful. But after reading it, he felt relieved and grateful.He also said that the scene worked so well because it was not only sad. Will talks about good memories, and there is warmth and lightness in some parts. That made the emotional turn even stronger. Noah also explained that the Duffer Brothers took extra care in writing the moment, even talking to people in the LGBTQ+ community to be sure they approached it with understanding.What does this mean for Mike and Will moving forward in Stranger Things?Now that it has been confirmed that Mike understood the truth in that moment, fans are wondering what this means for their friendship in Stranger Things. The Duffers did not give away too much, but the scene suggests that Mike sees Will in a deeper way now. He realizes that Will has carried a lot of emotion and confusion for many years. It may change how Mike acts around Will in the future, not in a negative way, but in a more caring and aware way.Ross Duffer said that Mike is "clocking" what Will went through. That means he is slowly piecing together all the small signs he missed over the years. This may lead to more honest conversations between the two characters as Stranger Things reaches its end.