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[ she wants to believe what he's saying, and maybe that's why she can't, not entirely. (or maybe it's the other way around: maybe she does believe it, and that's why she can't want it, not entirely.) there may not be an option to leave, there may not be a way; she's never kidded herself of that.
but she has to have hope. of home, of jeremy... for jeremy. of having a life that apparently doesn't get better, easier. what she believes or not... what she wants or not, it's about what would be right for her brother, and they can't trust this place just like they can't trust home. (but could they be happier here?)
she says nothing, merely lets the sadness and truth and emotion fill her. she moves her head to the side and looks down. ] I miss him. I miss him, and... [ tears burn her eyes ] I'm so happy. [ the happiness, this place... ] It's dangerous, and she could be gone any second... [ because of the wardens, because of klaus. elena trails off, shakes her head. ] But she's alive, Damon. Jenna's here.