How we cite our quotes: (Line)
Quote #4
"Why couldn't you just stay put. You knew I was comin' back to get you." (6)
In Eddie's view, May should basically just sit around and wait for him when he runs out on her for long stretches, even though it made her feel abandoned and alone.
Quote #5
"Eddie! Where are you going? Eddie!" (142)
Here's yet another moment in which, after doing everything she can to tell Eddie he's not welcome, May flips out when he actually does leave. Can you say "vicious cycle"?
Quote #6
MAY: It'll be the same thing over and over again. We'll be together for a little while and then you'll be gone.
EDDIE: I'll be gone.
MAY: You will. You know it. You just want me now because I'm seeing somebody else. As soon as that's over, you'll be gone again.
EDDIE: I didn't come here because you were seein' somebody else! I don't give a damn who you're seeing! You'll never replace me and you know it! (206-209)
May herself seems to realize it's a never-ending cycle of bad behavior with Eddie—even if they're together right now, the time will roll around when he's not. And she's trying to break out of that cycle of abandonment… oof.