Kara
Since Derek came back into my life, I felt calmer. I had thought I would have to endure a life in Seattle feeling lonely, but seeing him at the airport changed everything.
I knew Stefan wasn't thrilled about Derek's presence. Stefan knew we had ended our relationship, and I could sense his happiness about it. But when his brother traveled with us, his joy faded.
During the trip to Seattle, Derek sat with me. Stefan sat next to us, but it felt as though we were strangers. He didn't say a word, and Derek and I didn't talk to Stefan either. When the plane landed, Stefan asked for a moment to talk. I told him we would talk later, but he didn't accept my answer.
"You've said you'll talk later, Stefan," Derek interjected. "Kara is tired from the journey. She needs to rest. She's pregnant and sick."
"Just a moment, Kara. Then you can go back to your happy relationship," he replied.