"It isn't much of a plan, but I want to tell at least Jeremy. Then Elena doesn't have to lie, and we don't have to do any lying or hiding in the house, ourselves. After we get back from Richmond, if other people haven't found out, we'll just... stop faking it. Go with what feels right, let them figure it out and tell them as it comes up. I really wish I could make some kind of announcement for you, but I don't think my nerves are that good." He said it all in more or less a rush, and looked pained and apologetic and hopeful all at once.

He was trying Damon. Probably way too hard.

But sincerely.