[Eddie shakes his head at the joke, forehead brushing against the shirt. He should have expected something like that sooner or later. The hug is released only briefly in order for Eddie to punch his friend lightly in the arm.]

I was wondering when she'd finally make an honest man out of you. It's about time.

[This is nice, normal. Bantering like they used to with the worries slipping away. Richie had always had that effect on him. Even in their most heated moments the world shrank into something manageable when the two were in each other's company. If Eddie was braver than he knew, then knowing he had a consistently loyal friend by his side certainly didn't hurt.]

When we're done here I'd like to take you up on that tour. Would you have time in your schedule for a visit or am I going to have to book an appointment with your people?