[ They spent way too long apart, in Eli's opinion. It figures life would force them together again. Things might not be perfect, but they're moving towards where they should be. At least that's how it feels. ]

Thank you. I know I don't say that enough, but... [ He squeezes back. ] I know I don't have to, with you.

[ Ezra Gets It. Of course he does. They can practically read each other's minds now. But even when they couldn't, he didn't have to—Ezra just always knew. Whether they held hands or just huddled close, Eli was never the more talkative one. He didn't need to be.

Maybe it's not just them anymore, but at times like this it can feel like it. ]

Well, except Hank. But I imagine since he decided to marry you, he's got a soft spot for our brand of strange.