[ That's the thing with Richie: he always notices Eddie. Has ever since they met in middle school. And ever since then, he's always noticed and wanted to be noticed in return. (That almost three-decade gap notwithstanding.)

There's amusement at Eddie saying he joined track but it's coupled with a big dose of pride because he always knew Eddie had wanted to do more when they were younger. The fact he finally got the chance to only confirmed what Richie had always known. Though his brows go up at him doing Martha's voice. ]

Jesus. I'd be very concerned about her Google search history if that's the kind of shit she comes back with.

[ Not that Eddie has to worry about her anymore, thank god. ]

But man, I can't believe you finally joined track. Where you any good at it? Did you get to wear the booty shorts?