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[Sam's very much content with what he got from the giving tree. But of course, in the calmness of the world around them, he can't help but wonder more on everyone else — his memory box sits on his bed, some of the contents sitting outside of the box, some of which are pictures of his family, of odd things like a fake amulet, and a retirement home brochure. There's more in there just waiting to be dug through for the sake of nostalgia, but first...]

ATTACHMENT: THE_GIVING_TREE

You know, being a Silverstein fan, one of my favorite books growing up was The Giving Tree.

I don't really know why. I mean, it's a depressing story, you know? Hell, it messed with me as a kid, I mean real little, and I remember asking why that tree kept giving up parts of itself for such a jerk. I get it when he's a kid, sure. Kids are kids. But the rest... I always remembered how good the tree was — and how I swore I would never be such an ass if I ever met that tree. Crossed my heart.

I guess I sort of did meet a giving tree on this planet, and the tree gave me some... really, really great stuff.

[He holds up some pictures, the one on top a clear picture of him as a baby with his family. He's so very pleased to have these here.

Maybe he'll offer some to Dean; he's not sure if his brother is interested in photos anymore, but... screw it, he'll offer anyway.]

So — thanks for that, tree. I'm content.

What'd you guys get?

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Hey, man, the same could be said for anything, couldn't it?

Not gonna say don't worry about it, because you will anyway, but just - keep that in mind.

One step at a time.

I'll worry about it until it happens or doesn't happen.

I don't really trust it not to.

[ With his track record on not remembering shit, he thinks it's stupid not to think it won't happen. ]

Yeah, well... I'll watch your back.

We'll all help keep an eye out, make sure you're okay.

I don't think anyone has to worry about me losing control again.

[ Because that's the big concern on the table for everyone, isn't it? ]

... What do you worry about?

['Cus that's probably a big indicator of what anyone should worry about.]

A lot of things.

[ Everything. He's now a worrier. ]

[He smiles sympathetically.]

Hard not to, huh?

With everything that's happened, how could I not?

With hitting yourself with a frying pan, I'd imagine.

[... Please don't hit yourself with a frying pan, he's kidding.]

Sorry about that, though. It sucks to always have all these concerns on the edge of your peripheral.

[ He doesn't really understand what a frying pan has to do with anything. His expression probably proves that much. ]

It's nothing new, really. Just different things at different times.

Wow, now that's a summary of my life.

But... we've got good people here to help us out, at least.

Don't let it weigh you down too much.

No promises, sorry.

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