That's usually my philosophy, too. Get it done and over with and it can be behind you.

[ Maybe not totally forgotten, but better than to have it hanging over her head forever, right? The mention of the hand has Caroline wrinkling her nose, trying to imagine what that was like. ]

Yeah, a book won't start to decompose and smell awful, which is a plus.

[ She lets out a sigh, brushing her damp hair back off her shoulders. ]

I think I'm gonna check back with the pods, see if I can catch Elena. Hopefully, she'll wake up this time. [ She's still worried, though. ]