As he watched the car roll down the hill, slowly being consumed by flames, Nate was silent. This would normally be where he made some smartass comment but he just wasn't feeling it. He was too tired and sore for his usual shenanigans. It had been a long day and all he really wanted to do now was sleep. He didn't think he would have much time for that though and doubted he could, even if he had the chance. His face was almost completely emotionless, save for the occasional mild grimace of pain. He felt like he had been through a blender and he cursed JJ for not helping him out. Seeing how bad she got later when she healed Jackson kind of countered his annoyance though and he honestly wasn't sure how to feel about it anymore.

Eli was apparently eager to get back to his safehouse and handed Nate a flashlight. Nate was anxious to get back too. He wanted to check in on his people and make sure they hadn't been eaten by hillbillies. He would never admit it to either of them but he felt responsible for Jennifer and Vincent. He was the one that dragged them into this after all. He felt very slightly bad about the crap they had gone through. But only very slightly and he comforted himself with the knowledge that both of them would likely have been dead by now if it wasn't for him. JJ by the douchebag twins and Vin by his buddies in the alley.

When Eli asked how hurt he was, Nate's eyes narrowed as he replied "Not so hurt I can't fight." His statement worked on two levels. He was telling Eli he would be ready to fight their opponents whenever they showed themselves but he was also letting him know he was ready to fight [i]him[/i] if he tried anything. Craigh gave him a smirk as he passed by and started heading back into the woods. Nate followed behind him. He didn't know this area. It was definitely Craigh's domain and he seemed to move through it like he knew every inch of it like  his own back yard. There wasn't much talking. Mostly the two caught up on what the other had been up to since their last meeting, both clearly leaving out details they didn't want the other to know. Eventually they reached the cabin and Nate looked it over, looking disgusted as he did. "Real dream house you've got here, Opie." he informed Eli, mockingly as he headed towards the door.