( Whatever Eddie would have said in response to Steve's comment about picking up where they left off dies on his tongue at Steve's incredibly generous offer to come with him. The sheer magnitude of Steve's offer, even if it is just to help Eddie get settled, is touching on a level Eddie doesn't even think he can describe, leaving him in a state of disbelief at the depth of their bond.
It's becoming increasingly clear to Eddie that Steve is more than just a customer. Their shared smoking sessions have woven a bond that, as Steve's readiness to travel across the country for Eddie's sake shows, is not easily broken. This realization sets Eddie's heart ablaze, awakening emotions he never knew he had. )
You'd really do that for me, Stevie? ( Eddie's voice is a mere whisper, laden with the weight of his emotions. It's a testament to the profound gratitude he feels and the unbreakable bond they share. )
I wanna help. Before I leave, if there is anything I can do. ( Besides, Eddie knows fully well that he wouldn't be able to leave Dustin or Steve behind, knowing their lives are in danger. He doesn't fault them for wanting to protect this town, even if this town probably couldn't care less about any of them. Besides, he's seen and read enough adventures about evil forces to know that running away from danger risks letting that danger spread beyond the town's borders. He wouldn't ask Steve to abandon his friends, especially now that they have a shared interest in seeing this town safe with Eddie's new additions to his flock. This realization of his duty to protect his friends and the town's safety stirs a newfound sense of responsibility within Eddie. )
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It's becoming increasingly clear to Eddie that Steve is more than just a customer. Their shared smoking sessions have woven a bond that, as Steve's readiness to travel across the country for Eddie's sake shows, is not easily broken. This realization sets Eddie's heart ablaze, awakening emotions he never knew he had. )
You'd really do that for me, Stevie? ( Eddie's voice is a mere whisper, laden with the weight of his emotions. It's a testament to the profound gratitude he feels and the unbreakable bond they share. )
I wanna help. Before I leave, if there is anything I can do. ( Besides, Eddie knows fully well that he wouldn't be able to leave Dustin or Steve behind, knowing their lives are in danger. He doesn't fault them for wanting to protect this town, even if this town probably couldn't care less about any of them. Besides, he's seen and read enough adventures about evil forces to know that running away from danger risks letting that danger spread beyond the town's borders. He wouldn't ask Steve to abandon his friends, especially now that they have a shared interest in seeing this town safe with Eddie's new additions to his flock. This realization of his duty to protect his friends and the town's safety stirs a newfound sense of responsibility within Eddie. )