"I know better than that." Eddie's eyes widen a little bit at that wink. Did he just see that? Is she...flirting with him?

More importantly, what if she is? Would he be okay with it? Even if that made him a piece of shit?

"I don't blame either of you. And truth be told? I'm not even into the politics of the whole thing. It's more of a strategic alliance." He's babbling, a little, to cover up the fact that he's nervous and awkward.