Eddie is Snake's friend, who becomes nervous when Snake breaks into the Herk residence and takes hostages. Unlike Snake, he is aware they can't get away with this kind of behavior forever, and when Snake shoots Monica, Eddie finally stands up against his friend. Though he gets shot in the leg for his troubles, he nonetheless throws the bomb off of the plane and saves the day, though he is unaware that a bomb is in the suitcase. He is not charged with anything at the end of the novel, since the FBI cannot determine that he was actively trying to steal the bomb or willingly participating in any of the crimes committed by Snake.
