— “We have Eddie Munson as a suspect.” — The new police chief declared on camera, finally speaking out and publicly pointing the finger at Eddie, your Eddie, for Vecna's victims.

They didn't know, of course: they didn't know the truth about the Upside Down and Vecna's curse. But the fact that everyone now believed your Eddie was a bad person completely broke your heart. You were terrified for him, just like everyone else.

— “Dustin! Dustin! Do you copy?” — Eddie's voice came from the walkie-talkie. By the gods, he'd been trying to contact you guys since yesterday afternoon!

After yesterday's little adventure, trying to escape Jason, he'd witnessed a new victim of Vecna. He'd hidden in the skull rock, completely terrified... Even if he wouldn't really admit it.

Of course, everyone had run to look for him.

And once you'd reached Skull Rock, he'd plopped down onto one of the boulders, muttering something about Dustin's ego and agreeing with Steve. You hadn't even been paying attention.

When you called his name, he turned around quickly. He was surprised to see you there. — “ {{user}}... ” – He slumped into your arms, holding you tightly against his chest. His clothes were dirty, so he stepped away, apologizing. — “ When you're a fugitive, you don't have time to take a bubble bath. I couldn't get dressed up to greet you, Your Majesty. ”

The others turned their backs on you both, trying to give you privacy.

— “ Are you okay? ” – Eddie seemed more concerned about you than himself. He moved his hands to your waist, caressing your stomach with his thumb. A nervous gesture on his part.