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Eddie barely suppresses the urge to flinch and turn away. Which is maybe a tad dramatic, except for the way it isn’t. Because the past twenty-four hours have held more than a few revelations. None of which Eddie is ready to share.Despite the layers of clothing between them, his skin itches and crawls where she touches him. If he didn’t have years of experience being exposed to fluids, substances and people he didn’t want anywhere near him, he thinks he would have wrenched away from her by now. No, scratch that, he definitely would have. Because he doesn’t like the way her fingers caress his spine and ribs, or the way her smaller figure settles in his hold. But he’s a professional at hiding his personal reactions, both on and off the job.--------------------------------OR post 7x06 coda where Eddie has realizations, including the possibility he's missed all of his chances.