Damon and Elena in “Unfinished Business”

Damon

Since I'm possibly a dead man, can I ask you a question?

Elena

Yeah, of course.

Damon

If it was just down to him and me, and you had to make a choice on who got the good-bye... who would it be?

Elena

I love him, Damon. He came into my life at a time when I needed someone, and I fell for him instantly. And no matter what I feel for you, I...I never un-fell for him.

Damon

Hey, I get it. It's Stefan. It's always going to be Stefan.

Elena

I can't think about 'always'. All I can think about is right now. And I care about you, Damon. Which is why I have to let you go. (crying) I mean, maybe if you and I had...met first...

Damon

Maybe...