Stefan hoped that her new friends were actually helping, rather than just feeding her delusions - but he didn't want to push too much. She'd been so withdrawn after the accident. Even this much was some improvement, even if he knew deep inside he was grasping at straws.

The fact that she'd brought up the rest of the family before he did was a good sign, though. His smile softened, wasn't quite so forced. "He is, though I feel like he's barely ever at home these days. They both miss you too, though."