[ learning some of the more painful things makes this reward a bit sweeter: learning caroline ended up achieving her dream of a career in broadcast journalism, not that elena had any doubt she would. she can picture it, and it makes her smile lose some of its sorrow. ]

I... can't even imagine it, if I'm being honest with you.

[ pregnancy in general is a challenge, but a mystical vampire pregnancy? only in mystic falls. ]

They must've been so happy to see you. They've really missed you. [ they've needed their mom. ]