[ bonnie places her hand on top of elena's and returns the smile as best as she can. ]
I just think about what he did to Caroline when they were together. [she's not sure about how the last word sounds because damon had control over her and caroline didn't seem to have much free will. ] I don't want the same to happen to you, Elena. I understand why Caroline wouldn't be happy either. [the tension between her two best friends unsettled bonnie, more than the whole damn prison did. ]
It's hard for me to take in and I won't lie about it because I'd rather be honest with you. [she falls silent when elena looks down, taking that moment to process everything. ]