Death can cripple you. Sometimes, you need a fresh start to remember who you are. Stefan/Elena.

Photojournalist Elena Gilbert and her crew embark on a year long expedition to research the capital of Iraq, Baghdad. Elena meets Navy SEALs Captain Stefan Salvatore and his team of highly trained soldiers to ensure their time in Iraq goes without a hitch. But what happens when enemy lines are crossed? Most importantly, what happens when Elena and Stefan fall in love? Stelena AU

How to go from bachelor to father in the midst of oral sex with Stefan Salvatore. He could use a little help. AH/AU Rated M for a reason. S/E, K/C, D/B.