Like I'd tell you. This is my secret to keep. ( he says with a quiet laugh, smiling. ) How else am I going to get to see all the pictures of you posing with people's little dogs and kissing babies?

( eddie is close to another laugh but it falls short as richie leans forward and wraps him up in a one-armed hug. he breathes out a stuttered sound, ultimately burying his face against richie's shoulder and taking in a deep breath. god, yeah, he missed him. he probably couldn't say that enough. )