Eddie's eyes are getting shiny and Steve moves forward without really even knowing he is going to do it. He's still holding the towel and hands it over to Eddie so he can use it as a tissue or a mask, depending on what he wants. Steve would fully understand the want for either.

"You saved Dustin's life. I said it before but...you did. Those bats would have torn him apart and God knows who else. You didn't..." He exhales in a burst. "I know earlier I was angry, but you didn't fuck up. You were...you were so fucking brave, Eddie. I hate that you had to do it, but you had an impossible choice and you chose the most incredibly brave option.

"You're a hero."