"I guess I thought maybe you'd think I was trying to have that Elena? Like I wasn't being realistic."

"I knew you cared about them, even if it was just because they were kids. I've seen you with your family, remember?" She picked up her fork; she felt like she could taste again. "I'll admit it though... I did feel a little upset that you didn't seem to prefer the kids that were yours and mine - that you treated them all equally. It totally made my jealousy worse."