ELENA: You're bleeding.

STEFAN: No, it's ok. It's ok. I'm ok. Icouldn't stop her. I tried.

ELENA: What does that mean? -

STEFAN: She fed, and then I lost her.

ELENA: Oh, my god.

STEFAN: I'll take care of it. I'll find her,and i will show her that she can live like I do. I will make sure that she doesnot hurt anybody, Elena. I promise you.

ELENA: What do i tell my brother and-- andMatt?

STEFAN: We'll come up with a story.

ELENA: You mean we'll come up with a lie.

STEFAN: I'm so sorry.

ELENA: I gave you today just like you asked.And I understand that you would never do anything to hurt me, and I promise Iwill keep your secret, but... I can't be with you, Stefan. I'm sorry. I- I justcan't...