[a/n]

"between the two of us, brett," eddy turned to look at his friend, while the stars in the navigation window illuminated his tear-stricken face.

the buttons alerting them of the inevitable continue to buzz and fill the silence that ensued.

"it's just between the two of us. you can tell me the truth," eddy insisted.

'what version of it do you want to hear, eddy?' brett thought, 'what version of the truth will make it less painful for the both of us?'