So, is there a reason you're still lying? I understand that you might lie to others so they don't see you vulnerable but you and I know each other. Why are you lying to me?

( they are...something close to friends, he thinks. they've been through quite a lot together already and while he doesn't want to make her feel like an invalid, he wants her to feel like she can talk to him. )

I'm not going to tell anyone else but if you need something, Elena, we need to figure out what you need.