(Eddie's eyes flicker up to Stan's face, uncertain, and a little raw, because he had never seen his overwhelming emotions as anything but a bad thing. His eyes were a little wet and he has to look away.)
I remember you always believing in all of us.
(Always. Even when Stan was rolling his eyes or sighing at some dumb thing Richie was doing, he had always been this reliable presence.
He tips his head to look at Stan, his frown deep.)
You think that's not brave? Dying so we had a chance? You're not stupid, Stan.
(Of course that was brave. That was braver than brave. His eyes are kind now, kind in that way Stan had just mentioned.)
You would of. You would have been able to. Maybe you'd be scared but we were always stronger together. Always. You know I was scared too. I thought that too- that I'd never be able to do anything worthwhile. (He lightly bites his lower lip, not hard enough to tear.)
I've seen how it all ends. In visions. I don't make it out either. They lose both of us. And I don't think any of them are better off for it. You and I...We weren't supposed to leave them.
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I remember you always believing in all of us.
(Always. Even when Stan was rolling his eyes or sighing at some dumb thing Richie was doing, he had always been this reliable presence.
He tips his head to look at Stan, his frown deep.)
You think that's not brave? Dying so we had a chance? You're not stupid, Stan.
(Of course that was brave. That was braver than brave. His eyes are kind now, kind in that way Stan had just mentioned.)
You would of. You would have been able to. Maybe you'd be scared but we were always stronger together. Always. You know I was scared too. I thought that too- that I'd never be able to do anything worthwhile. (He lightly bites his lower lip, not hard enough to tear.)
I've seen how it all ends. In visions. I don't make it out either. They lose both of us. And I don't think any of them are better off for it. You and I...We weren't supposed to leave them.