I forgot to mention that I hope everyone enjoys the Holidays. Whatever you celebrate I hope you count your blessings! Another one!

KLAUS'S POV

It's a bloody good thing I've been drinking. I needed to make the right choice. For Caroline, her Mother and Samuel. I always brought danger to them and it was time I put an end to it. As much as it hurt me I had to be strong, I couldn't show Caroline that it hurt me to watch her go. That's where the drinking comes in.

Elijah didn't talk to me after I told him they had to leave. He knew he could stay with them but he knew it would only cause them more pain. He said he would stay with Hayley and Samuel in New Orleans until he figured out something else.

Elijah and Elizabeth were upstairs packing and Samuel was taking a nap. I tried my best to avoid Caroline because it was bad enough I was forcing her to leave me. I didn't want to give her the chance to try and convince me otherwise. I know as soon as she looked at me that she would anyway.

"Klaus?" she called softly. I tried to ignore her. "Klaus! The least you owe me is an explanation!" she yelled. I fought myself so hard, I couldn't give in. She became frustrated and walked away.

Elizabeth was ready and packed, Caroline sat on the stairs speechless, Samuel was up and ready to go back home. I decided I would stay here and Elijah would take them home, as he was leaving anyway.

I helped Elijah put the bags in the back of the car. Elizabeth was already seated in the passenger seat. I approached her. "Elizabeth. I'm very sorry about this. I can only hope you understand." I told her. She nodded. "Take care of yourself Klaus" she said. "Take care of Caroline" I replied. She nodded. I picked up Samuel and walked him over to the car. "Daddy where are we going?" he asked. "You're going home Mate. Back with Uncle Elijah" I said. "Why aren't you coming? I thought I was going to spend my birthday here! With you!" he yelled. "I'm sorry Samuel. It's just not safe for you here right now. I love you so so much" I said to him. He was upset and didn't respond. I understood him, he had every right to be upset with me. He just got here and was goig to have to leave. I strapped him in the seat and kissed his head. "You'll thank me for this one day Samuel" I whispered. Be strong Klaus. Be strong. ...

Caroline was still inside, stitting on the stairs. "Time to go" I said looking down infront of me. She didn't move. I didn't know what to say to her. I didn't know what to do. "Caroline. It's time to go" I said roughly. She got up and walked toward me. "If this is what you want...Fine" she said as she struggled to take off her ring and hit me in the chest with it. "I hate you" she said and she walked away. I watched her get into the car, slam the car door and drive off.

With the ring in my hand I turned and walked into the house. I slammed the door so hard behind me that it broke and fell to the floor. A tear fell down my face but I wiped it before it forced others to come down along with it.

And again. I was alone. The worst part was that Caroline was gone. I've spent everyday of the past year with this woman. My woman...My wi... I looked at the ring. Apparently...not amymore. I wanted her to finally have a normal life. This was her chance. Eternity would be a long hole full of nothing. Knowing Caroline would have her chance, knowing she will be able to actually live life like she always talked about made the end of the black hole a bit brighter but I would never be able to reach it.