( eddie might have been on the receiving end of that smirk before, but there was something different about it this time. maybe it's the knowledge that this could be it for them. as much as he wants to be an optimist, this is their only chance, and they could very well blow it.

both of them could end up kicking the bucket, for all he knew. )

I haven't had a decent meal that wasn't cruise food in god knows how long. Hell, I'll even take diner food at this point. Just something so long as it's not... ( he trails off, gesturing wildly as if he expects steve to know what he means. )

Shit, I think they're back -- ( but that doesn't stop eddie from getting in one last kiss before gently nudging steve towards the front. ) Vamos!