[ To Elena's knowledge, Stefan had eventually been okay with she and Damon dating. Caroline and Stefan had been a surprise to everyone, Elena thinks, but in the end they'd both made each other happy (or at least they seemed to) so that's all that mattered. Elena knows it's a lot to take in and maybe she should parse the information out over several conversations, but this is when they're having the conversation so...

Elena worries about him as well, but since Stefan's death...since his sacrifice Damon has actually been doing better. Maybe it's because he knows what Stefan gave up and he doesn't want to disappoint him. Maybe Damon just came into his own. Regardless, Elena likes to think of him doing well. She knows he had plans to meet up with Bonnie somewhere.

Wouldn't that be nice? They could both use that comfort, that reassurance, especially considering Stefan's lack of being there back home. She nods a little. ]

It was, but I think it's the best decision for both of us. Damon and I were all fire and passion without anything that sustains you in between. [ If that makes any sense, and maybe that's not what he wants to hear but...]