[ It hurts. Everything hurts so much, that emptiness in her burrowing deeper with every passing second. She can't tell him about the station, about the Nest and the Enemy. If she tried, would he even believe her? Will he believe her now? She's gotten so used to having Damon to turn to for comfort that having him so far away leaves tears burning at her eyes. Why is this happening to them? ]

I know, and before I left Mystic Falls, I'd just seen you. We were arguing about my transition and Stefan saving Matt instead of me-- [ Her voice wavers and she finally looks over at him, her vision blurred from the tears.] I don't know how, Damon. I wish I did, but I don't.