[ Eddie tries to remain calm as Chrissy panics, even though he feels his heart race. He can't lose her, not now, not when he's so close to having her back. Just when he thinks his heart can't break further, the sight of her upset and desperately trying to hold onto him manages to do it. It's all he can do to keep himself still, needing to be something solid for her to hold onto-- figuratively and literally.

When she finally makes the connection again, Eddie can't help but heave a sigh of relief. He clasps a hand overtop of hers, reaches with the other to cup her cheek. ]

It's worth it, even if we have to leave Hawkins altogether. [ That doesn't sound too bad to him, honestly. ] Chrissy, I... I've missed you so much. I think about you everyday. I know I'm being selfish but-- please, you have to let me try.