There is no need for you to close out the position on your brokerage account. It can remain open, there is no real reason to close it out before time. You will get a settlement against that position one day. No one can say for sure as to when, but it will certainly happen. I am very hopeful.
If you close out the position prematurely, it may convey to your brokerage firm that you are opting out of any future disbursements that may come through them.