"I'm going to miss you both so much", Caroline said with tears in her eyes, "hugs?" She asked, opening her arms wide.
"Mum", Stefan laughed, "this is the fifth time you're asking us for a hug." He hugged her still, "now go, before you miss your flight."
"I can always use your private jet. You know, breeze in with style?" She said and they all laughed. She turned to Lucia, "take care of him for me alright." Then she hugged her, but right before she disengaged, she whispered into her ear, "don't think I didn't notice the tension between you two all the while you stayed here. He can be hard headed, trust me, I know. But please, don't give up. We're lover-girls. We don't give up on the ones we love", then she disengaged to face her and Lucia could only give a nod of reassurance. She need not worry, Stefan would be perfectly capable of taking care of himself once they get back to Seattle.
