[ He comes closer, letting Eddie pull him in, not having the strength to resist even though he knows he should. He closes his eyes as their foreheads touch, the pressure behind his lids burning. He can feel the thread connected to his hand gently humming, warm. He breathes in harshly through his nose and then out, trying to keep himself from crying again.
He's fucking exhausted and not sure how much longer he can keep it together. ]
Eds...I...
[ They are interrupted not by Bev but one of the nurses, walking in, oblivious to what was going on. ]
Oh, you're awake!
[ Richie jerks away, clearing his throat and rolling his shoulders. She comes closer to look at Eddie's eyes, the pupils in particular, taking out a small flashlight and shining it in one and then the other. ]
How are you feeling, Mr. Kaspbrak? You gave all your friends quite a scare.
[ Another voice comes from the doorway, more familiar, "You can say that again.". Beverly is grinning wide as she comes in, looking as teary-eyed as Rich. ]
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He's fucking exhausted and not sure how much longer he can keep it together. ]
Eds...I...
[ They are interrupted not by Bev but one of the nurses, walking in, oblivious to what was going on. ]
Oh, you're awake!
[ Richie jerks away, clearing his throat and rolling his shoulders. She comes closer to look at Eddie's eyes, the pupils in particular, taking out a small flashlight and shining it in one and then the other. ]
How are you feeling, Mr. Kaspbrak? You gave all your friends quite a scare.
[ Another voice comes from the doorway, more familiar, "You can say that again.". Beverly is grinning wide as she comes in, looking as teary-eyed as Rich. ]