"Even if I were, I don't think I would stop talking to you because of it," Beverly says, her laugh a little soft given the subject at hand, but the smile she turns to Jamie with a real one. Although she can't really know what she would do under those circumstances, she likes to think she wouldn't let it get in the way like that. She can't blame Richie for it, though. It's different for him, given what it means and what people thought about that sort of thing back home. Her having feelings for Eddie wouldn't have the same baggage attached, just some of the awkwardness.

Just in case, wanting to be as clear as possible, she adds, "I'm definitely not, though. I love Eddie, but not like that."

Her expression grows more serious again then. "I miss Richie, too. He's even been weird with me. I guess because things are weird, or he thinks things are weird, with everyone else."