His eyes were still closed, but Zach still heard Ernie and felt his forehead against his. Momentarily, Zach forgot to breath. His heart beat faster when Ernie said his name. And then, oh perhaps it wasn't meant to be funny, but he began laughing as Ernie told him to shut up. He didn't try to talk, but he couldn't stop laughing for a little while, though he bit his lip hard trying.