Eddie doesn't miss her wince, and his face contorts apologetically. "Sorry. Forgot you're probably still not feeling too great." Her thanks draw a genuine smile from him.

"Don't mention it. And I don't just mean handyman shit—you tell me if there's anything else you need, alright? Anything."

He searches her face, wondering if she understands the offer he's making. The one that twists his gut with guilt and fills it with warmth all at once.