[ There are times when Eddie feels like the only one in the world that finds peace and comfort while a horror movie plays on. That seems to be case as Chrissy shifts into a sitting position. Eddie is quick to follow her, keeping an arm loosely wrapped around her shoulders. ]

We definitely don't need to do that.

[ There's no denying that it's said completely because he wants to keep her right here for their weekend break. For this weekend, he wants to believe that it's all just stories. ]

That.. [ He looks serious, tries to think of an appropriate answer. It seems like centuries ago that he watched her bones break in his trailer. ] We left that behind in Hawkins, Chrissy.

[ There's no way of knowing that's true, but Eddie needs it to be so. ]

It's just kids talking, that's all.