( Steve makes a pained noise at Eddie's new nickname. He opens his mouth to protest but is distracted by Eddie's reaction to making the shot into the trash can. He's caught between wanting to chastise Eddie for not gently tossing it in the trash can even though it made it in and playing right into Eddie's hand by correcting his basketball misnomer. He sighs, rubbing at his hand. He's surrounded by children.

He pulls his hand away when Eddie announces he'll pick Steve up at nine. This is starting to sound a lot like a date.

And Steve, to his horror, is actually considering showing up in this outfit. )

Uh-huh, sure. You won't make me change if I show up in a polo and jeans? ( He returns Eddie's smile with one of his own, leaning over the counter. ) I'll see you then, Eddie. I am looking forward to it. Even if I'm almost scared to see what ideas you've got for us to do that night.