A/N: In all honesty, this chapter took longer than it should have. Sorry! I'll probably update once a week. Anyhow, thanks to all of you who reviewed, favorited, followed, or read! Keep it up, please! I enjoy your feedback and support. Enjoy!
After a while, Ed was shocked out of his thoughts by Sig shouting.
"Hey, Ed! I'm going into town to get some food! You're coming too!"
Ed sighed. Then he heard Sig's voice again.
"Yes, you have to."
Ed sighed again and got up. He walked over to the door where Sig was waiting.
"You're not going to do anything but sit there anyway. Might as well be productive."
The two of them set off towards the center of Resembool. On the way there, Ed was quiet, thinking about Winry and how he felt like he didn't know how to console her. He was so busy thinking that he actually walked right into a signpost. As Ed stumbled and rubbed his head, Sig looked at him and decided to press the issue.
"What's on your mind, Ed? It can't be anything good. What's wrong?"
"Nothing," Ed muttered, "Let's just keep going."
Sig put a hand out to block his way. "You idiot, haven't you learned by now that keeping your problems to yourself doesn't help anything?" Sig asked sternly.
Ed grimaced.
"You know, Ed," Sig said in a kinder tone, "there's actually a chance that I can help you."
"Is there any way that you'll let me keep this to myself?"
"Nope."
"I was just worrying about Winry. She seems distraught, and I don't know how to help her."
"Ed, you know Winry better than anyone. You've been with her during emotionally trying times before, right? What did you do then?"
"That's the thing," Ed replied, "I'm useless at times like this. She gets upset, and I don't know what to do. I hate being so powerless, especially when people I care about are in pain."
Sig thought for a moment, "There must have been a time when she was upset and she reached out to you. What did she want from you then?"
Ed thought about it, and then it came to him. After Winry found out that Scar killed her parents, she had reached out to him for comfort. She hadn't wanted pity, she hadn't wanted words, she just wanted him to be there. For the first time in a while, Ed felt like he could help her.
He turned to Sig.
"I've got it. Thanks, Sig."
Sig smiled, "Glad I could help. I hope this has taught you a lesson about sharing your problems."
Ed shrugged, "Maybe."
The two of them walked into town, got the food, and headed back. The whole way, Ed felt happier. He wasn't powerless anymore. Now, he could be there for Winry, and hopefully lessen her pain.
A/N: Yeah this chapter was shorter, but I've been busy so it took me a while regardless. Thanks for reading!