[ Eddie gives a solemn nod. He's thought about that, too. When Eddie thinks of winter, he thinks of Maine and New York. Logically, winters won't be as harsh down here, he's sure, but he can't help that he still pictures blizzard conditions and the kind of cold temperatures that sometimes prompt closing of schools so that the moisture in children's noses and lungs doesn't freeze. The idea of having to do an outdoor event in those conditions isn't one Eddie likes very much. ]

Yeah, fuck that. I'm not doing this shit in the winter.

[ He smiles a little. ]

Yeah, usually. Only way to stem anxiety is to get ahead of it, man.

[ The float continues down the road and Eddie catches sight of one of the street signs, looking surprised. ]

Oh wow, they're not taking the same route home that they took out here. It's not even going to be a full hour back.