Someone really needs to work on their smile, but Elena won't say so because he appears to be trying and she's willing to distribute A's for effort. But seriously, Derek, go look at yourself in a mirror the next time you try that smile. People don't make that face when they're happy or pleased.

"I'd say it's nice to meet you, but that'd be a pretty bad lie," she says with a slightly wider smile. Elena doesn't blame him for the situation, but the situation does notably suck so it tends to put a sour note on any meeting.