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He doesn’t want to have to tell the story of Chauncey’s death— to have to look in Ed’s eyes, upturn all of the dirt they spent so long packing in. He and Ed, they’re good. He doesn't want to jeopardize it.
“You said you wouldn’t keep things from me.” Ed whispers. He’s still holding Stede’s hand, though his thumb has gone still. Anger rises for a brief moment, but he can’t act on it— Ed’s right.
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On a sweet date night, Stede finally tells Ed what really happened the night he left.