You’re welcome.

[Richie’s breath catches in his throat. Very softly, before he cuts the connection, he says:] I love you too.

[It takes an hour to get back, because Richie has to dodge the guards first and that adds extra time to the journey, but eventually he slips into the room, shuts the door behind him, and pecks a kiss to Eddie’s temple.]

Hey, Eddie Spaghetti Macaroni, rise and shine. I got your spicy noodles and I made damn sure they didn’t put cashews in them.