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As Brenda drops in his arms, sobbing as the realization Nate's gone forever hits, Billy just stands there, embracing her, giving her the strength she needs.
If he were a sane person, he would have assured her things were going to be OK.
That she'd get through this with support from her family and friends.
But Billy wasn't sane to begin with.
Not even in the slightest.
Not when bipolar disorder has fucked him up.
That and his toxic upbringing.
He'll always be this way.
He can't change.
He won't.
Not now.
Not ever.
Tomorrow, they'll return to bickering.
Arguing.
Tonight, though, he just wants to be there for her.
Nothing else.
Fin