AN: And... here you are! Finally moving forward!
"That's not true. There's nothing you could have done," Nancy reassured.
"I could have done something. Made sure the town was more prepared." He ran a hand through his hair. "Maybe you're right. Maybe I don't want to win. Maybe I just want to quit."
Poor Scott… she thought. I wish I could help him somehow.
But he was so stubborn, would he even accept help if she offered it? She had to at least try. Impulsively she moved around the desk to pull him into a hug. He froze but didn't pull away.
"You're not alone Scott," she whispered.