Then don't. Because I don't. Elena is doing the best she can. And while she may have kept Isobel coming back from us in order to protect us, she knows now that's not her job and it never has been. But, she hasn't had parents for a very long time. So, she needs to relearn that. I think she is.
( It's not to spite them. )
I think everything is happening at once. And maybe our grandchildren took priority.
According to Elena, it did for a while, at least when it came to her. We have to believe it will. Or, can. And, we need to focus on what's next for us.
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( It's not to spite them. )
I think everything is happening at once. And maybe our grandchildren took priority.
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[The ones she had with a vampire in another world. As much as Miranda is curious to meet them, it also still makes her feel so tired.]
At least she told us about that.
[Yeah, okay, she'll calm down in a minute, she's still a little bitter.]
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( He moves closer, hands running along her shoulders. )
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[She tips forward, letting her forehead rest against his shoulder.]
Do you think this will ever slow down?
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( And nearer to that, partying. )
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[She sighs again, before pulling back and pointing back to Carol and Liz.]
We should probably get back in there.
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( And they return to their old friends, finishing the bottle of wine, and reminiscing. )