[It occurred to Richie awhile ago that, even if he told Eddie how he felt,there was no reason to suspect he'd leave his wife and pick him. Leave his wife? That could happen. Pick him? No way.

Eddie talking about being in love with someone else now just underlines that thought in neon.]

Yeah. [His voice cracks a little so he coughs to clear it.] Yeah, man. No burden. It's just me and Sonia around here.

[The Pomeranian in question finally seems to realize bedtime is over and pads down the stairs to stare at Eddie. Her name is actually Lucille but when can he pass up a joke?]

So. In love, huh? Who's the homewrecker? And why aren't you snuggling up with her?