[Richie's heart is going to beat out of his chest. It is going to explode out and jump into Eddie's arms because that's where it's always wanted to be and the door seems open for that, now. Or at least has a crack open on it that hadn't been there before.

He pulls Eddie closer and adjusts his hands so his arms are almost completely wrapped around him.]

I'm pretty sure I was too convinced that looking at him that way would have gotten my eyes poked out. No one really talked about sexuality in the 80's unless they were talking about getting sick or going to hell.

I...I'm pretty sure I was just way too worried to take that risk, then. Even if I wanted to.