Bet

Rebuilding trust

    Steve was aware that he had shattered Eddie's trust and that earning it back would not be an easy feat. He knew that a mere apology would not suffice and that he needed to show Eddie that he could be trusted again.

    Steve knew that building trust takes time, honesty, and a lot of effort, and he was ready to make that effort. He apologized to Eddie, multiple times, without expecting anything in return. He wanted Eddie to see that he was genuinely sorry for causing him pain. Steve also understood that he needed to make a real effort to show Eddie that he was changed and genuinely cared about Eddie.

    Steve started by going out of his way to show Eddie that he was committed to regaining his trust. He made himself available to him whenever Eddie needed him to be there for him. On several occasions, Steve sacrificed his own plans to help Eddie study, or help planning the next campaign for the kids or when he just needs a friend Steve was there. Through his actions, Steve wanted to show Eddie that he was committed to being there for him.

    Despite Steve's remorseful efforts, Eddie initially remained skeptical. His defenses were still up, and he wasn't sure if he was ready to trust Steve again. But Steve remained patient and continued to be there for Eddie, even when he didn't want to be.

    As time went by, Eddie began to realize that Steve's efforts were genuine. He could see that Steve was putting his heart into rebuilding their friendship, and he began to let his guard down. Slowly but surely, Eddie started to regain the trust that Steve had shattered.

    Through this long and arduous process, Steve and Eddie developed a renewed appreciation for each other. Despite the pain that Steve had caused, Eddie appreciated Steve's sincerity, and that became the foundation of their renewed friendship.

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