Re: eddie/steph - iceskating.
All those expensive skin treatments really paid off. [Eddie waggled his eyebrows and then looked up at the lights. He inhaled, closed his eyes and exhaled before going back to putting on his skates.] I'm glad it's not a coma. I thought all of this was just...a dream. A fantasy. [He didn't know how to explain yet, not really. But then there was a quick look of recognition in his eyes.] He's like your dad here. He was the only male friend I had and the best father figure you could ask for. [Said like he was reciting a tale he knew by heart.]
[He laced up his skates with delicate, quick fingers.] No. Arthur was too small time for me and he spent most of his years in Blackgate. I can't say I even remember living with you and him. [Eddie looked at her and pressed his lips together.] Stephanie, it's been a long time. I don't want the others to know. They can't. But, you need to know it's been a very long time.