[ Eddie can see it in her face, the little ways her forced smile cracks at the edges. It hadn't occurred to him that hearing about his life going on might have hurt her, but he sees it almost as soon as he's finished speaking And now that he doesn't have to worry about bleeding out anymore, Eddie wastes no time in practically launching himself forward, throwing both arms around her in a tight embrace. He still can't believe it, that's she's really here and alive and in his arms. ]

I'm sorry you missed it. [ He's sorry for so much, really, but he needs to figure out a way to let that go. She's here now, and that's what matters. ] But we-- we can make all new memories now.

[ When Eddie pulls back, he's smiling, nearly ear to ear. With the money he's now got tucked away, they can go anywhere, do anything, and never have to worry. He loves her, he knows this deep within himself, but there's still so much to learn. What things make her happy, or make her sad, there's still so much he wants to know. But for the moment, all he wants is to to offer her what comfort he can. ]

We can go anywhere. You wanna see California? Or the mountains? We never have to think about Hawkins again.