So I'm not going to be able to get off work and come down to you guys. I tried but the other peds attending put in for vacation months ago so someone needs to be here to cover. Do you think that you guys would be willing to come to me instead?
[She's trying not to be prepared for disappointment, but she can't help but feel like she's bracing herself waiting for the answer.]
Yeah, they have. But it's not the same as like ... quality face-to-face time.
[It's not the same as being part of their days, the small conversations that happen when you're in someone's space. She knows it's not her fault, that there are things in place beyond her control, but part of her does regret a little taking herself so far out of their lives.]
It'll be nice to see them, if they're willing to come.
( He'd agree with her there. He wants them to get to know her. Never made it a problem. And if they wanted to, he would've foot the bill for the plane ride. But, he never wanted to broach the subject just in case.
He should've. )
I can't see them being unwilling. I'll ask them before the wedding. Consider us on plane.
It's bigger than it sounds. And there's plenty of rooms for everyone. Especially since Mom and Dad have moved out into their own place.
[And that was just better for everyone all around. She and Elena have done much less bickering now that each of them had their own space to manage, and more to the point their own room to retreat to.]
But if you're concerned about sleeping in a hunter bunker, there's a hotel nearby too.
There's no concern, I'm actually curious about the lodgings they call a bunker. I'll sleep more soundly knowing you're not living in some kind of a doomsday bomb shelter.
( You think he wouldn't take you up on your offer, Elena? You think? )
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[She takes a deep breath.]
So I'm not going to be able to get off work and come down to you guys. I tried but the other peds attending put in for vacation months ago so someone needs to be here to cover. Do you think that you guys would be willing to come to me instead?
[She's trying not to be prepared for disappointment, but she can't help but feel like she's bracing herself waiting for the answer.]
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( He has a lot less going on. And school's out now, so there's nothing for Gray to audit. )
Have they been keeping in touch?
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[It's not the same as being part of their days, the small conversations that happen when you're in someone's space. She knows it's not her fault, that there are things in place beyond her control, but part of her does regret a little taking herself so far out of their lives.]
It'll be nice to see them, if they're willing to come.
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( He'd agree with her there. He wants them to get to know her. Never made it a problem. And if they wanted to, he would've foot the bill for the plane ride. But, he never wanted to broach the subject just in case.
He should've. )
I can't see them being unwilling. I'll ask them before the wedding. Consider us on plane.
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[The coffee maker finishes percolating and she pauses, considering.]
You've been seeing someone too, haven't you? If you want to invite her as well, you can.
[She knows that he's been keeping it very casual, but if he wants to make it less so, Elena wouldn't mind.]
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( Damon? Gossip? He never knew her. )
... I'll ask.
( They've mostly avoided personal subjects, but before Damon knows it, he actually may want her involved. Meet his otherworldly kids. )
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[She does know that Stefan says they're being casual about it but it has been seven months, so she just wants him to know the offer is open.]
Text me with how many are coming, and I'll make sure we have the rooms ready.
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( It feels like since Thanksgiving, she wasn't. Well, since the kidnapping. Hearing about that was shitty. But, she survived. )
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[Alex is taking to pediatrics just as she expected he would, and it's been good to see him grown in an area that he's very invested in.]
I think I'm really starting to settle in.
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( Getting kidnapped. What a drag. )
And how's Dean?
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[She pauses as the coffee is finally done, and she pours herself a cup before settling in.]
And we are good. Things have been going really well.
[Elena is happy, happier than she's been in a long while, and she intends to enjoy it for as long as she has it.]
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( Stefan may have said a thing or two. )
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[And that was just better for everyone all around. She and Elena have done much less bickering now that each of them had their own space to manage, and more to the point their own room to retreat to.]
But if you're concerned about sleeping in a hunter bunker, there's a hotel nearby too.
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( You think he wouldn't take you up on your offer, Elena? You think? )
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Well, it's definitely not that. But good to know. We'll make sure we have the rooms ready. Anything else we should know in advance?