[ Cisco doesn't know what to say to all that, but it doesn't really matter one way or another. Even if he did have a response in mind, he doesn't think he could make himself speak. A nod is all he can manage, for the time being. He feels like there's something sharp stuck in his throat, swallows around it and brings his free hand up to his eyes to swipe impatiently at the dampness there.

It's stupid, really. He's happy that Eddie wants to stay with him. Overjoyed, in fact. Listening to that list of things Eddie loves about their relationship ought to have him grinning like the girl at the end of the rom com. It doesn't seem fair that being happy should hurt this much, but every time Eddie says the word love it is a knife on a nerve ending. Eventually, when he can, Cisco says, simply: ]

Okay. I believe you.

[ And this time, finally, he really means it. Cisco sucks in a deep breath, tries to reach for scattered pieces of his composure. ]

Probably a good thing, not to put it off. She'd probably figure it out on her own fast enough. Caitlin realized even before I told her.

[ Cisco tightens his hand on Eddie's. ]

D'you know what you're gonna say?