Obvious

Eric smiles as Thirteen gets up. "Aw, you don't thank me for nothin'."

He still holds her hand as they walk up the steps, him careful not to move too quickly. "There we go." Letting her go, he opens the door for her, glad to at least have gotten her out of the cold. He sensed immediately her sweet disposition and could feel the pain she had in her heart. Hearing about her before, he hadn't felt too much, but seeing her now, he wondered how Trent could ever keep silent. To not be able to embrace such a beautiful young woman as his own... it had to be torture.

Seeing the door open again and feeling the cold draft, several eyes look up from the group, Trent's included. "Eric!" He's on his feet in an instant, going to his brother. "Holy cow, you had us worried sick!"

Having his brother's hearty welcome, Eric teeters a little. "Easy, easy."

Trent's eyes were filled with worry and he looks over his shoulder to make sure Rosetta knew he was here too. Looking back to Eric, he then notices the bandage on his head. "You okay?"

"Yeah, why?"

"Well, we've been looking for your everywhere! I saw the accident on the tv and recognized your truck."

"Oh." Eric's eyes widen. "I didn't know that. My phone didn't make it and I didn't think anyone would know so I just came on in."

"So you're okay?"

"Uh, a little sore." Eric pats his tender leg that he didn't want anyone to see lest they demand he go back to the hospital. "Doctor said as long as I promised not to drive for two weeks and was assured that there was a doctor here, I could go."

He finds Rosetta, a crooked grin forming. "Guess you'll have me around a little longer this time."


Ryder sees Thirteen return and is relieved that she hadn't stayed outside too long. Seeing Eric too, he knew it had to be the missing brother - the resemblance was obvious and the reception gave it away. Catching Thirteen's eye, he cocks his head, giving her a gentle look that asked if she was okay.