Stefan watched as Elena tossed restlessly back and forth in her sleep. He felt helpless, unsure of what to do, this had been happening every night all the way into the late morning. Every now in then frown lines of either anger or sadness would appear on her forehead. Elena felt a cold hand caress her forehead and make its way across her cheek, before stopping its journey at her chin. Her eyes slowly fluttered open and began to readjust and focus on Stefan's concerned face.

"Are you alright?" Stefan watched as Elena began to sit up. "You were tossing in your sleep." He added as he sat on the bed next to her. She averted his eyes before responding.

"I was dreaming about Jenna." Elena mumbled solemnly. Stefan placed his hand on hers for support patiently waiting for her to continue. "It was like the sacrifice was happening all over again". Elena whispered with a shaky breath. "I remember her saying how she failed, at protecting me and Jeremy. Elena shook her head with disbelief as she continued. "I couldn't believe that she would take the blame for something that I brought on. She didn't fail us...I failed her." Elena's lips began to tremble at the memory that had resurfaced. "I didn't protect her Stefan." Tears pricked at her eyes trying to escape but she forced them away, shutting her eyes tightly.

"It's not your fault, Elena." Stefan said guilt and pain filling his voice. He ran his free hand gently along her shoulder. If it's anyone's fault it's mine. Stefan said to himself.

"I just keep thinking that maybe if I would have told her… and not kept secrets from her about what I am and what you and Damon are… would that have saved her life." Elena looked up at him, searching his eyes for answers she knew he wasn't capable of giving her. Stefan shook his head slowly before answering.

"Don't think of the what if's… there's nothing that can change what has happened. All you can do is try and get past this."Stefan said softly, while squeezing her hand gently. Elena nodded her head solemnly in response, before letting out a hollow sigh.

"I'm gonna go… take a shower."Elena said between sniffles as she slowly withdrew her hand from his. Using her free hand she wiped away one of the tears that had escape and headed in the direction to the adjoining bathroom. Stefan watched as she closed the door behind her and waited until he heard the shower begin to run. He pulled out his phone and began to gently tap in the familiar number on the smooth surface of his i-phone. When the person on the other ended picked up, he immediately got straight to business.

"Hey, Bonnie it's me, can you do me a favor."

Over at the Forbes.

Caroline adjusted some finishing touches to her make-up and fluffed her hair before gazing at her reflection. That should do it. Without taking her eyes off of the mirror she said. "Good morning mom." Caroline turned around to stare at her mother. After what Matt had told her about her mother knowing she's a vampire. She has been walking on eggshells around her, unsure of how to bring up that conversation. She was aware that she couldn't just say Hey mom, I know that you know that I'm a vampire, and you can't kill me because I'm your daughter and you love me. If only things could be that simple.

"Morning Caroline, are you heading somewhere?" Mrs. Forbes asked as she placed her gun in its holster and pulled on her jacket.

"Yea, I'm going to go kidnap Elena for the day." Caroline replied with a fake smile.

"You guys should volunteer at the Vintage Hollywood festival that should take her mind off everything that's happened." Mrs. Forbes advised.

"Already got that covered mom." Caroline began busying herself, stuffing her makeup kit back in her purse along with her cell phone.

"Send Elena and Jeremy my condolences." Mrs. Forbes said with a sad sympathetic smile.

"I will. See you later." Caroline replied quickly with a wave before heading out the door. Mrs. Forbes waited until Caroline pulled off before pulling out her cell. The person on the other end picked up after two rings.

"Mrs. Forbes?" Matt asked confusion appearing in his voice.

"Hey, is there any chance you could meet me at my office today?" She looked at the clock and read the bright red numbers 11:40. "At 12:30."She added.

Elena came out of the bathroom fully clothed, in a forest green long sleeved shirt, with her usually blue jeans and black converses. Wearing the same glum look she had previously, but that soon was replaced with shock and then a smile. She began to shake her head as she stared at the tray of eggs, bacon, toast and a steaming cup of tea.

"Stefan… you didn't have to—"Stefan cut her off before she could finish.

"Yes I did." Stefan said as he grabbed her hands and intertwined their fingers. "With everything that has happened…" He paused, watching the shift in her expression and posture, he decided to choose his words carefully. "I just want to… help in any way I can." A small appreciative smile appeared on her face.

"You are." Elena stepped closer to him and allowed him to encircle her in a strong embrace. "I love you." She mumbled into his chest. Her eyes closed, allowing herself to relish in the security, and unconditional love that radiated from him.

"I love you too." Stefan said as he closed his eyes and held her a little bit tighter. There moment was interrupted by the sound of Elena's phone ringing. They both let out a groan before reluctantly withdrawing from each other. Elena dug into the back of her jeans pocket and stared at the name on her screen, before answering.

"Hey Caroline…" "It's okay…" "I'm fine no…don't apologize…it's okay really…"Stefan watched the exchange and could see Elena getting a little over whelmed. "You don't have to make it up to me." Elena glanced at Stefan with a "PLEASE HELP ME" look. He laughed inwardly and watched as Elena began to walk in the direction of the window, behind him. Stefan decided to use this time to go check up on Damon. He exited his room and headed towards Damon's. When Stefan walked into Damon's room he was surprised when he didn't see him there, and went down the large staircase and headed in the direction of the study. He stopped dead in his tracks, astonished at what was taking place before him. Damon stood in front of the drawn shades, arms open wide sacrificing himself to the deadly sun. Without a second thought Stefan charged at him and tackled Damon to the ground, rolling him to the dark shaded side of the room. Within a swift movement Stefan was on his feet closing the drapes. He didn't need to turn around to know that Damon was already up and standing right behind him.

"What the hell are you doing?" Stefan asked anger and fear rising in his voice. As he watched Damon dusts himself off.

"I should be asking you the same thing…"Damon replied glaring at him.

Elena cradled the phone between her shoulder and ear as she attempted to put on her brown leather jacket.

"Caroline that's very sweet of you, I do appreciate you signing me up to help out at the Vintage Hollywood Festival but I'm not sure if I'm up for it today." Before Elena could reply to Caroline's gasps of disapproval, the sound of knocking from the front door interrupted her. She removed the phone from her ear. "Stefan…" Elena called out, no reply. She listened intently but the knocking continued to be persistent. Elena groaned, she wasn't in the mood to socialize with anyone at this moment. "Caroline hold on someone's at the door." Elena said as she raced to answer the door. She let out another groan before yanking the door open. The annoyance was quickly removed from Elena's face and was replaced with shock.

"Now you have no excuse of why you can't go." Caroline said with a grin. Elena shook her head. Oh great.