While Tyler and Caroline buried the body, Emily sat in the living room of the Gilbert family. She just sat there not moving a muscle. She was in shock. Jeremy brought her a glass of water, but she wouldn't take it. Jeremy walked back to the kitchen to where Elena was. Jeremy said," She hasn't moved or said anything since it happened."

Elena responded," I'm not surprised it's hard to take somebody's life even if it was an accident."

"I want to help her, but I don't know how."

"We just need to get her through this. She's probably very confused."

"Yeah you're probably right."

Jeremy walked over to Emily and sat next to her. He attempted to put his arm around her, but at the last second he pulled back. He knew it was hard to accept that werewolves, vampires, and hybrids existed. He just didn't know how to make it easier on her. He wished he could make her forget. He started to realize why Elena had his memory erased. Jeremy hated that she did that, but now he could empathize with her more now. He couldn't take these memories though. She needs to know if she's going to be a werewolf. He reached for her hand, but before he touched her she ran out the door. He went after her, but as soon as he got to the door she was gone.

Emily didn't know where she was running to, but she knew it was better than staying there. She had found out why she has always been so angry. Now she was furious that she didn't know before. Maybe she could have prevented it if she knew. How could she have killed someone? She didn't like the girl, but she didn't deserve to die. This would haunt her forever. She knew she would be punished though. Being a werewolf was her punishment. This would be her torture, but somehow it didn't seem like enough. At least she was alive. She wasn't being buried and never to be found again. Knowing that she ruined a life would torture her as well, but she deserved it.

She ended up in the park. She didn't know the town very well, but she remembered that she loved the park. Tyler, Matt, and she would always hang out there during the summer. It felt more like home than any other place. Then she saw Matt walk up to her and sit next to her on the park bench. Did he know? Matt looked at her with those beautiful blue eyes. They were mesmerizing. They sat in silence for a while. He knew. She could tell by the look in his eyes. He knew everything and he was worried about her. Matt broke the silence and asked, "Are you okay?" Emily couldn't form the words to describe how not okay she was. The tears were coming. She couldn't hold it in any longer. She buried her face in Matt's chest and cried. She cried like a baby. She didn't know what else to do. She felt so alone. She couldn't do this. Matt hugged her tightly. He wasn't going to let her go. He comforted her. She really appreciated it, but Emily felt like she didn't deserve it. Why should a murderer feel better? She tried to push him back, but his grip was to strong or maybe she was too vulnerable at the time. He wouldn't let go, and she honestly didn't want him to.

Matt walked Emily back home. Tyler and Caroline were there waiting for her. When Tyler saw her he was very relieved. He ran up to her and hugged her. She loved Tyler, but right now she was angry with him. She accepted the hug though. Then she said goodbye to Matt and went upstairs. She knew Tyler was upset with how cold she was acting, but right now coldness was all she could feel. When she got to her room she got under the covers. She wished she could rewind the day and start all over, but she couldn't. So much for her fresh start. She checked her phone and saw she had a missed call from Jeremy. He was probably one of the only good things that happened today. She knew she should call him back. She sat up and dialed the number. The phone rang and said, "Hello?" His voice made her feel so much better, but it wasn't Jeremy's voice. She had called Matt.

She replied," Hey. It's Emily. I just wanted to say thank you."

"You're welcome. I'm always here for you Em. Please remember that."

"I will."

She hung up the phone. Matt was another good thing that had happened to her. He made her feel so safe. She knew she didn't deserve him or Jeremy though. She liked them both, but if Lilah couldn't have a boyfriend than why should she. Emily thought about calling Jeremy, but she couldn't bring herself to do it. She decided to talk to him in school. She put her phone up and got ready to go to bed. Then there she was. Lilah was standing at the end of her bed. At first Emily thought it was a dream, but she hadn't gone to sleep yet. Was this real? Was she going crazy? Lilah just stood there smiling. This would be her torment. She would see Lilah. Lilah would be her curse.