[He can't even look at Sam to see his reaction. It's something he'd never wanted his brother to know—the thing he's most ashamed of, hurting the person he loved most and abandoning his responsibilities to her in order to chase an identity that was never his. Not that Sam could glean any of that from the brief confession; all he knows is that Nate had been selfish jackass. Ultimately, that's all that had mattered. No excuses.
Of course it doesn't matter to Sam in the end. He never really expected anything but support from his big brother, who's always been there for him when he could be.]
I know. I know, it's just... [He sighs.] Hell, I don't know. I'm thinking myself in circles.
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Of course it doesn't matter to Sam in the end. He never really expected anything but support from his big brother, who's always been there for him when he could be.]
I know. I know, it's just... [He sighs.] Hell, I don't know. I'm thinking myself in circles.
[What else is there to do, with Elena gone?]