[Eddie just wanted to be with him. Richie can't help the sappy, pleased smile that breaks out over his face. All he'd ever wanted as a kid was for Eddie to pay attention to him. As a youth it was just because he was fun to annoy. It was when he got older that he realized all of it had been something more.

But even now, that's all he wants. All he ever wants. And he's got it.]

I always knew I was your favorite, Spagheds. And now we can go brunching and picking up dudes.

[The thought made him vaguely ill.]

Eventually. But right now let's just ... Let's feed ya and catch up on the fucking grenade you tossed into your life. Amazing.