This chapter is literally the shortest and most pointless thing ever. I'm sorry. I kinda forgot I had a story, and also, I realized that the summer is when I read a lot of fanfiction but don't really write a lot of fanfiction...

So, this kinda just summarizes basic things, tying up some things from the last chapter... and then, because I felt bad for the lack of length of the chapter, I added in a little sneak peeky thing from either the next chapter or the one after :D

Also, thank you to all of my reviewers! I would reply to them, but I'm a lazy piece of shit right now xD

A week had passed since the party and Edward's... incident.

I had forced Riza to go to a Doctor - Edward had fractured her jawbone.

Edward was eaten away with guilt - he didn't know what to do about what he had done.

But, Riza assured Edward that everything was fine which seemed to help him a little bit.

At work, things were slightly better. Edward seemed to be more on friendly terms with my subordinates - not that they ever weren't, just now Edward spent more time hanging around the offices.

Al hadn't spoken to Edward since the night of the party. I assume he was still mad at his brother for what had occurred there.

Winry had returned to Resembool, claiming that her grandmother had requested help with finishing up some automail orders.

Both Elric's had seen her off, but from what I've heard, Al was the only one to actually hug her and say goodbye. Edward had muttered a 'bye' and given an awkward wave. I guess the two teens were still feeling slightly awkward.

But, aside from all of that, Edward seemed better. He was co-operating with taking his medications, and wouldn't object to any work-related assignments.

I was glad he was getting to know his co-workers too. It seemed that Havoc had taken a liking to Edward - Jean had promised me that he wouldn't give Edward anymore alcohol. He didn't know about Edward's … 'condition', so to speak, but there seemed to be a silent understanding that it wasn't good for the teenager.

Havoc didn't question it, either.

Edward seemed to becoming good friends with Havoc over the next few weeks, and there were no problems for the most part.

~Random snippet from the next chapter because this one sucks and is so short and I felt bad for leaving you guys for so long~

"You idiot! It's going to kill him!" I shouted, enraged at the blonde's idiocy.

"I didn't know, I swear! I just wanted to help!"

"Yeah, well, what a great help you've been." My voice was dripping with sarcasm.

"Roy, calm down, it isn't the end of the world. I can fix this - I swear."

"You can fix this? No, you've done enough. Just please. Leave."

"I have every right to be here, I just want to help. Please."

"No. I'm done with your 'helping'. Leave, before I say or do something I might regret."

"O-okay, okay. I get it. You're pissed. You have every right to be, just please - don't send me away. I promise it won't happen again, I'm just trying to help, okay? Can you let me do that?"

"I'm sorry. But I can't. Please. Just go."

I sighed as I watched the retreating figure.

Sure, I was harsh, but I had to be. Was I the only one left who paid attention to the kid?

So that's that, I would've put off the update a little longer to give you guys something better but, this is still part of the story and also I'm going to Maine for the next couple of weeks so I won't be able to update or anything and I've made you guys wait long enough :|

But, thank you for putting up with me and my awful updating habits, I promise that the next update will be so much better and intense and boom plot plot plot will be there and yeah. :D

Love you all, lovely readers c:

- HazelEyes8D