Elena and Stefan in “Unfinished Business”

Elena

What I said earlier, about you leaving... It was harsh.

Stefan

No, no, you... You had every right.

Elena

You asked me what I wanted my future to be. I wanted to be a writer. My mom sort of pushed me into that direction from the time I was able to read. She supported me, encouraged me, bought me my first journal...and then she died. And I can't see myself being a writer any more. That was something that we shared. I know that you think that you brought all of this bad stuff into my life, but my life already had it. I was buried in it.

Stefan

This is different.

Elena

It doesn't make it any less painful.

Stefan

I know that it's...that it's hard to understand, but I'm doing this for you. (Gets out of the car, leaving Elena inside)

Elena

[Thinks, and gets out of the car, with a determined face] No. You don't get to make that decision for me. If you walk away, it's for you, because I know what I want. Stefan, I love you.