[It's a relief, when Cisco leans against him, buries his face into his chest, and wraps his arms around him, hugging him tight. Eddie's fingers bury into Cisco's hair and he strokes at it while Cisco rubs at his back and it feels good, and comfortable, and right.]

I should've texted you sooner. I just didn't realize your text was so much, I thought you were probably saying you'd come over later or something. I didn't...it didn't even occur to me that you'd think I'd break up with you. I'm sorry I put you through that.

[Fingers closing into a gentle fist, he tugs lightly at Cisco's hair, presses his mouth against the crown of Cisco's head, and exhales warmly, eyes sinking shut.]

She wouldn't believe it was me at first. I had to send her a selfie. I apologized for leaving her and putting her through what I did, and she said I'm a... [His voice cracks slightly, but he swallows hard and catches himself.] She said I'm a good man, and that I did what I had to, and she's not angry at me.

[A pause, and another exhalation.]

She's probably going to punch me later.