PLEASE NO HATE OR BYLER VS MILEVEN ARGUMENTS I personally ship Mileven SUPER STRONGLY. So, everyone is thinking Mike doesn't love El back because he didn't say it back while she was dying... Here's my theory: We all know El said it as a goodbye, Mike didn't want to accept her leaving so he didn't say it back, that's how I saw it. He might've also been overwhelmed from the situation.. And, Mike was watching his greatest fear happen in real time, making it difficult for him to accept or process the moment. Anyways, that's my theory. Feel free to share yours in the comments!!