[When Cisco says that, that there was a snake, that he thought there was a snake but it's not really there, that he was right, Eddie's body relaxes a little. Closing his eyes, he gently pulls Cisco toward himself as his boyfriend starts choking a little bit on his words, as he starts crying, too-hot tears spilling down his cheeks. It hurts a little, seeing Cisco like this, and he gently wraps his arms around him, stroking his back in a warm, firm circle.]

It's okay baby, it's gonna be okay.

[Cisco's tears are hot, wetting the shoulder of his shirt, and he lifts his hand to stroke through his hair, tugging gently from the roots down to the tips as he sways his body a little in what he hopes is a soothing way. Calming.]

It's gonna be okay. I'm gonna stay with you, nothing is going to hurt you, okay baby? I promise...I promise I'm not going anywhere, I'll stay right beside you.

[Turning his head, he presses a kiss into Cisco's hair, eyes still closed.]

Maybe I was, but it's just a symptom, okay? Of whatever you have. You said...earlier you felt like I was calling you crazy. You're not crazy. You're sick. And I'm not going to leave you alone again, okay?

[Nuzzling gently into Cisco's hair, at the crown of his head, he gives him a gentle squeeze.]

Why don't we go back upstairs, and you can rest with your eyes closed? I'll read to you.