[ it's not just damon. it's damon but it's also stefan, and being here, trying to move on and hold onto home all at once. elena gives caroline her usual look, lightened with some knowing mischief. her chin tilts down. ] One sip. Maybe two. [ she lifts the glass to her lips. ] I don't want to be tripping over myself. [ she takes two sips. she made the first one count. ]