[A road]
(Elena is alone on the middle of the road. She lies on the road)
[Salvatore's House]
Stefan: We're gonna lose her, Damon
Damon: She needs time. It's only been a couple of days
Stefan: Her humanity is off. She's basically numb to everything that makes her who she is
Damon: She's a vampire. The off switch is one of the biggest perks. When being undead gets you down, voila. Vampire Prozac
Stefan: She b*rned down her family home with her brother's dead body still inside
Damon: Saves us the trouble of having to do it ourselves. I call that a win. Worst-case scenario, I'll invoke the sire bond and tell her to turn it back on
Stefan: No. Her brother just d*ed. You force all that grief on her at once, it's gonna overwhelm her. We need to give her a reason to want to turn it on
Damon: Fine. We'll show her a good time. I know it's controversial, Stefan, but people actually like to have fun
Stefan: You really think that's gonna work?
Damon: There's only one way to find out
[A road]
(Elena is still lying on the road. A woman stops her car, gets out and rushes toward her)
Woman: Are you all right? Was there an accident? Where are you hurt? Are you in pain?
Elena: I don't feel anything
Woman: I have a blanket in my car. Try not to move. I'll call for help
(She goes to her car. When she turns herself, Elena's standing next to her)
Woman: What are you doing?
(Elena bites her and drinks her blood. Damon intervenes)
Damon: That's enough
(She doesn't stop)
Damon: I said that's enough. We agreed no k*lling
Elena: This is the first person I've seen in days whose body isn't laced with vervain, and I'm hungry
Damon: You leave a trail of bodies, people are gonna start asking questions
Elena: I don't care
(She resumes her meal)
Damon: I can't believe you're making me say this
(He catches her)
Damon: Show a little restraint
Elena: I thought this was supposed to be fun
[Somewhere]
(Haley gets out of a store and senses someone. She's att*cked by a vampire but Klaus intervenes and bites him and gets rid of him)
Klaus: Have a care, mate. That's no way to treat a lady
Haley: You came
Klaus: Well, you did say it was urgent. Oh, don't worry about him, love. He'll never make it through tomorrow night
Haley: What if there are more?
Klaus: You were foolish enough to make a deal with Katerina Petrova. She used you to find the cure, and now you're nothing but a loose end. You'll be lucky if she lets you live
Haley: You said you would protect me
Klaus: And I will, just as soon as you tell me everything you know about Katerina
[Salvatore's House]
(Elena is in the shower and hears Stefan and Damon)
Damon: So that's the plan? You're gonna take her back to school?
Stefan: Well, the fun route didn't exactly pay off, did it?
Damon: I don't know. We got a free meal out of it
Stefan: Look. Do you think I want to go to school and play chaperone? You can't go because you're not a student. Besides, you've got to go look for Katherine. I mean, Elena needs this cure now more than ever
(Caroline enters)
Caroline: Not that anyone asked me, but I think taking her back to school is a great idea
Damon: Why are you here?
Caroline: Blame it on your fancy water filters. Your house has the only vervain-free showers in town
Damon: Oh, yeah. The mayor put vervain in the water supply. So many people to k*ll
Caroline: Yeah, and my mom says it's about to get worse, so she could use a little help
Damon: Fine. I'll go after the psychotic doppelganger. Stefan, you gonna go talk to the sheriff? Blondie, take her to school
(Elena comes out, completely naked)
Elena: Sounds like fun. What? It's nothing you guys haven't seen before and as for the "going to school" idea... I've got nothing better to do
Damon: Elena, it would make me very happy if you were in school today and studied hard... You know, get involved in whatever activities, and please, for me, no matter what, don't eat anyone. Okay?
[Mystic Falls' High School]
(Caroline is in the hallways, leaving a voicemail to Tyler)
Caroline: Hey, Tyler. It's me checking in. Things are just getting back to normal here, sort of. Elena's not quite there, but we're working on it. Look, I know that you can't call me back, but I keep thinking if I just leave these messages that when you do come home it'll be like you never left. Or that's the hope. Well, I'd better go. I love you, Tyler
(Matt rejoins her)
Matt: Hey, have you seen Bonnie?
Caroline: Yeah. I called her last night. She's fine. She's just a little drained from, you know, everything
Matt: Can't really blame her
(Elena rejoins them)
Elena: I have an idea. Can you get me my old spot back on the cheerleading squad?
Caroline: I mean, technically, yeah. I'm Captain, but I thought you hated cheerleading
Elena: I did, and now I think it would be really fun to jump around and toss people up in the air. It's not like the routines are that hard
Caroline: I... think that would make Damon really happy
[Klaus' Mansion]
(Klaus opens the door)
Klaus: Ah, what an unpleasant surprise
Damon: So I just came up with a list called things you suck at. Number one: Finding Katherine, ever. Number two: Covering up your secret phone conversations to that little backstabber Hayley. Yeah, so where is she, and what does she know about Katherine?
Klaus: I should help you? After you lot k*lled my brother and imprisoned me in the Gilbert living room?
Damon: You might want to prioritize, Klaus. You have much bigger problems. Katherine has the cure. My guess is she's gonna want to cram it down your throat. You help me find Katherine, I'll get the cure, I'll give it to Elena, everybody wins. Just let me question Hayley about Katherine
Klaus: Can't help you, mate. Hayley's off limits. Although I did have a run-in with a vampire who may know where Katerina is. Too bad for you I bit halfway through his bloody neck he probably won't have much time for chit-chat
[Sheriff's Department]
(Stefan is with Liz in her office)
Liz: The entire supply of blood from the hospital, all the reserves, gone, just vanished
Stefan: I don't understand. Are you accusing us?
Liz: No, I'm not accusing you, but this town is at a tipping point. Any more unexplained house fires, and things are gonna boil over
Stefan: I'm sorry
Liz: I know it's not your fault. It's been a rough week. Miranda Gilbert was one of my best friends in High School. To see what's happened to her family... It's just...
Stefan: Look, Liz... If there's anything I can do to help, I promise I will
Liz: Good. You need to. Whoever stole that blood put a lot of lives in danger and risks exposing all of you, my daughter included. So who can you think of who wants blood that bad, who would be so careless?
[Mystic Falls' High School]
(It's the cheerleading competition. She rejoins Caroline in the gym with the rest of the team. There's a crowd. Elena is wearing her uniform)
Caroline: The uniform still fits. You look fantastic. We are totally gonna kick grove hill's ass
Elena: Yeah. Should be fun
(She sees a girl from the opposite team and listens to her conversation)
Girl: Oh, my God. You guys, I left my makeup back on the bus
Caroline: Wow. The competition's bigger than last year. I'm gonna go stretch
(The girl from the opposite team goes in the bus and finds her make up. When she turns herself, Elena's here)
Elena: I like your ribbon
Girl: Um, thanks
Elena: I want it
Girl: Yeah, but I'm using it, so go get your own
(Elena's face changes. She bites her neck and drinks her blood)
(Elena comes back in the gym. She's wearing the girl's ribbon. Caroline rejoins her)
Caroline: Hey, where were you? We're going on any minute
Elena: I'm here, aren't I?
Caroline: What's with the ribbon? That's not even our colors
(Then she sees that the girl from the opposite team is wearing a scarf around her neck)
Caroline: Are you out of your mind?
Elena: What is your problem?
Caroline: Feeding on the competition? Hello. Did you not hear what Damon told you?
Elena: I did, but who cares? I'll do whatever I want
(Stefan rejoins them)
Stefan: Everything all right?
Elena: Yeah, as soon as the queen backs off, everything will be fine
(She leaves)
Caroline: Remember how Damon sired her to behave? It didn't really work
(Stefan is in the hallways, on the phone with Damon)
Damon: What do you mean, she fed? I specifically told her, no feeding. The sire bond should make her listen
Stefan: Right. That's what I'm saying. The sire bond isn't working
Damon: That's impossible
Stefan: Think about it. Elena's sire bond stems from her feelings for you, right? With her humanity off, she has no feelings
Damon: All I wanted was to break that damn bond. You're telling me now this whole time all she had to do was turn it off? What happens if she turns it back on?
Stefan: I don't know, but more importantly, where are you right now?
Damon: I'm at a truck stop in the boonies looking for a dead vampire that might lead to Katherine and the cure. Look, just grab her and get her home. I'll be there when I can
[Somewhere]
(Rebekah rejoins Damon)
Damon: You. I thought you were still vacationing on Numbskull Island
Rebekah: Well, I was looking for answers, and all I found was your Professor Shane, dead, and with him, anything anyone knows about the cure
Damon: Guess you won't turn into a real girl after all
Rebekah: I'll get the cure. I just need Katherine, and I'm betting you can help me find her
Damon: Why would I help you?
Rebekah: Because I was smart enough to bring a pinch of my brother's blood. How else would you interrogate a vampire who's practically dead from a wolf bite?
Damon: Fine. Follow me. I might know where to look
[Klaus' Mansion]
(Haley and Klaus are eating)
Klaus: So you're rested, you're fed. Tell me about Katerina
Haley: Most men get their power kick from t*rture and intimidation. With you, it's drinks and fine dining
Klaus: Well, in your case, I favor hospitality over unpleasantness, but I have been known to change my mind on a whim. Where is Katerina?
Haley: You seriously think I know?
Klaus: You tipped her off as to what we were up to and set her on a course to find the cure. In return, she sent her lackey to snuff you out. Tell me, what did Katerina promise you?
Haley: I was in new Orleans trying to find information about my real parents. Katherine found me and told me she could help
Klaus: An orphan? Well, that does explain your charming bravado. Abandonment issues will do it every time
Haley: Sounds like you would know
Klaus: I'm the only one that can protect you. I'm happy to do so, provided you cooperate
[Mystic Falls' High School]
(Stefan rejoins Elena in the hallways. She's stretching)
Stefan: Hey, we need to talk
Elena: So talk. You can help me stretch
Stefan: Did you feed on that cheerleader?
Elena: Maybe
Stefan: I see. You wouldn't happen to know anything about the hospital's missing blood supply, would you?
Elena: Trust me. I'm sick of blood bags. I prefer something a little warmer
Stefan: Look, Elena, I know what you're going through. I was having the time of my life when I first turned, too. I didn't start ripping people's heads off until 1912. The next thing I know, I was k*lling an entire village
Elena: Am I supposed to be scared of becoming you?
Stefan: Yeah, you are, because I know how deep down you can fall, and I know how difficult it is to climb back out. Come on. You're better than this
Elena: I don't know. Maybe this is the better version of me
Man on p.A.: Up next, Mystic Falls' very own lady Timberwolves
(She goes to the gym)
Caroline: No way. You are not cheering
Elena: Let's see you try and stop me
(They're in the gym about to start)
Man on p.A.: Ladies and gentlemen, give it up for your very own lady Timberwolves
(They start)
Caroline: Ready
The team: L-o-l, o-m-g You're looking at Mystic Falls varsity! B-e-a-t, b*at those caps. B-e-a-t, b*at those caps. B-e-a-t, b*at those caps!
(Elena has to carry Caroline but she steps aside and Caroline falls)
(Elena is outside. Stefan rejoins her)
Stefan: What do you do for an encore?
Elena: I'm pretty sure it doesn't involve another condescending lecture
Stefan: No. I was impressed. Getting yourself on the cheerleading squad. Plenty of vervain-free victims bused in for the competition. You played us all really well
Elena: It wasn't that hard. You want me to be OK so badly that you hear whatever I want you to
Stefan: Right. Well, you know, the problem with the gymnasium is, too many witnesses You got to go somewhere a little more private for some real fun
Elena: Oh, yeah? Where?
Stefan: I know this little dive bar off the beaten path
Elena: Come on. You're bluffing
Stefan: You're forgetting that I had my switch flipped in this town, too. I know where to take someone to have a good time
(He finally vervains her)
Stefan: But first, a little vervain, just to take the edge off
[Grove Hills Hospital]
(Damon and Rebekah are in the hospital)
Rebekah: Why exactly would you think a sick vampire would check into a hospital?
Damon: See that little bright thing in the sky? It's called the sun. He needs to avoid that. Plus the hospital is open 24/7. Not to mention he's hungry and delusional
Rebekah: Impressive. You're like Sherlock Holmes with brain damage
Damon: Stefan said the Mystic Falls hospital had its entire blood bank raided, too
Rebekah: It looks like our vampire gets around
Damon: No. The guy's dying of a werewolf bite. He wouldn't have time to steal from both hospitals. This is someone else
Rebekah: Who?
Damon: That's another problem. But on the plus side, if our guy did by chance come here, he's got nothing, which means he's nearby and he's hungry
Rebekah: This better not be a wild goose chase
Damon: I want to find Katherine as much as you do
Rebekah: Really? Why? I heard your little chat with Stefan. I know Elena has broken the sire bond. So why would you want to find the cure? You'd just cure her back to loving your brother. I think you're better off leaving it for me
[Klaus' Mansion]
(Haley enters Klaus' ‘'art room''. She looks at his paintings)
Haley: Hate that. Too much. I don't get that. Hmm... I don't care
(She looks at a painting)
Haley: Hmm. This one. It doesn't make me want to puke. Why'd you paint it?
Klaus: Painting is a metaphor for control. Every choice is mine... The canvas, the color. As a child, I had neither a sense of the world nor my place in it, but art taught me that one's vision can be achieved with sheer force of will. The same is true of life, provided one refuses to let anything stand in one's way
Haley: So this is your thing... Show a girl a few mediocre paintings, whine about your childhood, and I swoon and spill all my dirty secrets?
Klaus: I felt I had many charms, but, uh, regardless, I'm enjoying myself
Haley: And you do whatever you enjoy, up to and including hunting my friend Tyler for the next century
Klaus: Oh, surely not the next century. Only until I k*ll him
Haley: You talk a good game, but the truth is you let him go. My guess: You know if you k*ll him, Caroline will hate you forever
Klaus: If I simply k*lled Tyler, my revenge would be over in a moment. Sentencing him to a lifetime of paranoia and fear... That's Tyler's true punishment. But come now. You never really thought there was a future for you two, did you?
Haley: I don't know. He might have left Caroline for me if I'd used the cure to k*ll you
Klaus: You know, if Tyler has even half your resolve, he may actually make it through the year
Haley: It doesn't take resolve. It takes allies, a network of people willing to do anything for you, including chase down loose ends to their death. That's how Katherine escaped you all this time
Klaus: Perhaps you know the names of Katerina's special little helpers
Haley: Maybe I know one or two. Maybe I'll even tell you
[Salvatore's House]
(Elena wakes up. Stefan's here)
Elena: What'd you do to me?
Stefan: Brought you home before you can cause any more trouble
Elena: So you're grounding me because I dropped Caroline on her thick head
Stefan: No, because you fed on someone... In public
Elena: So? I was hungry
(She takes her uniform off)
Stefan: You're really gonna keep stripping in front of me? It's real mature
Elena: I'm done cheering, so I'm gonna change
Stefan: Sure. When in doubt, manipulate people with sex. You know, that's the same trick Katherine used to pull
Elena: Don't compare me to Katherine. She's been running so long, she's afraid of her own shadow. I am not afraid of anything. I've shut it all off... all of it, including my feelings for you. But don't get me wrong. I mean, I see you standing there, and you look good. I remember our sex, and it was good sex. I just don't feel anything about it anymore. Though you clearly do. Why do you care what I do and who I k*ll?
Stefan: Because it's my fault that you're like this. I brought this into your life. Look, I've k*lled hundreds of people, and I have to live with that, but I'm not gonna live with the people that you k*ll or what that'll do to you. Who are you texting?
Elena: OK. Your whole world revolves around me. Maybe you're the one that needs to turn it all off
(They hear people)
(He goes downstairs and see a lot of people arriving. Elena rejoins him)
Stefan: So that's what all this texting was about? You invited all these people over here
Elena: You were trying to keep me from throwing the party, so... I brought the party here
Stefan: Great. That's great
(Everyone is dancing and drinking. Caroline arrives)
Caroline: I got here as soon as I could. This is insane
Stefan: Yeah. It won't last. They'll either drink all the booze and get bored, or Damon will come home and k*ll everyone
Caroline: We can't compel them to leave. The locals are all on vervain from the town water supply. So what do we do?
Stefan: I don't know. Enjoy the party, keep Elena from butchering grove hill's cheerleading squad
Caroline: Great. And where is she?
Stefan: Where do you think?
(Elena is dancing and laughing)
Caroline: I almost forgot what that was like
Stefan: What? Elena smiling?
Caroline: No. Fun. I mean, look at her. Yes, this is all very bad, but doesn't she make you just want to let go?
Stefan: Well, unfortunately I have this little problem when I, uh, party too hard. I end up k*lling people
Caroline: Well, your sober coach is giving you the green light. I mean, come on. You are at a kegger full of hot girls, and you're single, and you're, well, you
Stefan: So, what am I supposed to do, just grab some girl, throw her over my shoulder, take her out onto the dance floor?
Caroline: Just take your own advice. Have fun, you know? We deserve a little bit of fun
(He takes her over his shoulder)
Caroline: Whoa! I didn't mean me!
[Grove Hills' Hospital]
(Damon is feeding on a nurse. Rebekah's here)
Rebekah: Well, nobody could ever mistake you for subtle
Damon: You have to take pride in your work
(He compels the nurse)
Damon: It's OK. Come here. Now you're gonna walk very slowly to your car. Off you go
(She goes to her car)
Rebekah: You know, I just don't see how this increases our odds any
Damon: I've been on the other side of a wolf bite. First you get really sick. Then you get really hungry. Since the sun's gone down, I'm imagining he's gonna be looking for his last supper. I just laid out a 3-course, 115-pound meal for him
(The vampire finally appears. Damon rushes towards him and recognizes him)
Vampire: Damon?
Damon: Will?
Will: Hey buddy. I think there's something wrong with me. I need help
Damon: Yeah. It's OK. Yeah. I know what to do
(He rips his heart out)
Rebekah: What the bloody hell are you doing?
Damon: Too far gone. Put him out of his misery
[Klaus' Mansion]
Klaus: My sister informs me that your vampire assailant is dead, so you're safe and free to go. Or stay
Haley: I could be persuaded to stay, enjoy some of the good life. And maybe I could drum up a few more of Katherine's secrets and you could do something for me
Klaus: Oh, I'm sorry, love. You'll never convince me to let Tyler go free
Haley: Well, then, I guess I'll never get my chance with Tyler any more than you'll get a sh*t with Caroline. Do you want to know why I like that painting?
Klaus: Well, perhaps it was because it allowed you to see into my deep, wounded soul
Haley: I saw how twisted it really is. And maybe I can relate
Klaus: So what's it gonna be? Going... or staying?
Haley: You like to be in control, you told me
(Ha catches her and kisses her. He lays her on a table and they have sex)
[Salvatore's House]
(Elena is still partying. She sees that Stefan and Caroline are laughing and dancing together. She rejoins them)
Elena: Look who finally joined the party
Stefan: Yeah. Why? Are you jealous or something?
Elena: No. That would imply emotions, and we've already established those are useless
Caroline: Come on, Elena. Just dance with us
Elena: No. You guys look good together. By all means, Care, just take him out for a spin. He could use it
(She leaves them. Liz enters)
Liz: Elena? What's going on in here?
Elena: Just some underage drinking and drug use
Liz: Where's Stefan?
Elena: He's actually busy flirting with your daughter. But I think he's a good rebound for her because of the whole Tyler thing
Liz: I'm shutting this down right now
Elena: Liz, please. Why don't you just stay and have a drink?
Liz: Elena, take your hand off me
Elena: Either you have a drink, or I will
(Elena pushes her against the wall)
Caroline: Mom!
Liz: It's fine
(Caroline tries to go after Caroline but Stefan stops her)
Stefan: Caroline, calm down
Caroline: Calm down? I'm gonna wring her skinny little neck!
(Elena disappears)
[The woods]
(Stefan and Caroline are looking for Elena)
Caroline: Elena! Where the hell is she?
Stefan: Right where she wants to be. This is completely calculated. She drew all those people to the house, waited for an opportunity to distract us, and now she's free
Caroline: I can't believe she's doing this. I mean, she hurt my mom, Stefan
Stefan: All right, listen. You search the woods. I'll check the road. If you see her, don't hesitate. Just snap her neck, all right?
Caroline: Yeah
Stefan: Ok
[Salvatore's House]
(Damon arrives right in the middle of the party. He takes a bottle from someone)
Damon: Thank you
(He senses that Rebekah's here)
Damon: Will you please just take a hint and leave me alone?
Rebekah: What are you hiding? I know you knew that vampire
Damon: I know a lot of dead people
Rebekah: You k*lled him to prevent me from finding Katherine to keep me from getting the cure
Damon: Do you really want the cure? I mean really? Look. Let me give you a little bit of advice. See these girls? They look happy now. In 5 years, they're gonna settle for a mediocre starter husband and a mind-numbing career, and about that time, they're gonna realize something you're never gonna have to learn
Rebekah: And what would that be?
Damon: Life sucks when you're ordinary. And what makes you exactly not like them? You're a vampire. You take that cure, become human, well, you're no one, nothing. Trust me. Losing this cure is the best damn thing that ever happened to you
[The woods]
Caroline: Elena! Don't make me fight you, Elena! I'm stronger than you, and I don't want to hurt you
Elena: Who's gonna get hurt?
(They start to fight)
Elena: Not bad. Not technically good, but then again, Alaric didn't train you. You were probably too busy butting into people's business!
(They resume their fighting)
Caroline: Oh, just stop! God. This isn't you, and you know it! You hurt my mom, Elena. How far are you gonna take this?
Elena: Are you trying to make me feel bad for hurting your mom? Don't you get it? I don't care. I mean, maybe you should try to turn it all off. Who knows? You might stop whining about how Tyler left you. An added bonus: You won't have to feel guilty about all the dirty thoughts you have about Klaus
Caroline: Shut up!
Elena: Make me
(They fight)
Elena: You fight like a girl
(They fight and Elena is stronger and is about to k*ll Caroline but Damon and Stefan intervene. Damon catches her)
Elena: Let go off me!
Damon: I admit, under any other circumstances, this would be a major turn-on. Get her out of here
[Salvatore's House]
(The house is empty. Caroline is in the living room, leaving a voicemail to Tyler)
Caroline: Hey, Tyler. It's me. You'll never believe the crazy day I've had. Look, I know that you said you wouldn't, but I really wish that you would answer. It would be great to talk to you
(She hangs up and Stefan enters)
Stefan: Are you alright?
Caroline: Besides the fact that my best friend tried to k*ll me?
Stefan: Look, it's not her. You have to remember that. With her emotions off, she's the worst version of herself
Caroline: So how do we get her back? Or what if we can't? Why would she choose to turn her emotions back on? She's an orphan. She just lost her brother. Her life sucks, Stefan. So why would she come back to us?
Stefan: Even when I was at my worst, Elena didn't give up on me. So we can't give up on her. Deal?
(Damon is looking through pictures. Elena is sitting on the bed)
Elena: How much longer am I supposed to sit here?
Damon: Well, I'm not big on goal-setting, but let's just imagine a time when you don't want to k*ll your best friend
Elena: Are you judging me? How many times have you tried to k*ll Stefan?
(He finds a picture)
Elena: What is that?
Damon: One of life's many mysteries. Elena, look...
Elena: Don't. Every time someone starts with "Elena," I get some stupid lecture. Everyone just needs to stop telling me that I need to feel. I do feel, Damon. I feel amazing
Damon: You don't want to be like this
Elena: Then how should I be? Should I go back to being the scared little girl who couldn't admit what she wants? Is that how you'd prefer me to go back to being, or... Look. For the longest time, you wanted to be with me, but you were scared that I'd find out how awful you are. But it doesn't matter anymore because I don't care. Be honest. You like me better like this
[Lockwood's Mansion]
(Caroline arrives but can't enter)
Caroline: Matt?
(He's inside)
Matt: Care
Caroline: Matt, why can't I get inside?
Matt: Come in
(She finally can enter)
Caroline: Matt, what's going on?
Matt: Tyler sent me this package in the mail. This is for you
(He gives her a letter from Tyler)
Tyler: Dear care, I miss you more than I can put into words, but I know as long as Klaus is alive, I can't come home. He won't stop trying to k*ll me, and you won't stop trying to protect me. Which means the only way to make sure you're safe is for me to go and never come back. I left Matt the deed to the house. It will protect you in ways I can't anymore. I will always love you
Caroline: He's not coming back
(She cries)
[Klaus' Mansion]
(Haley gets out of Klaus' bed)
Klaus: Running away, little wolf?
(He sees a mark on her back)
Haley: What?
Klaus: That mark. I've seen it before
Haley: Yeah. It's a birthmark. People have those
Klaus: In my considerable lifetime, I've only seen that mark on a handful of others, all from the same bloodline... A werewolf clan that once thrived throughout much of what we now call Louisiana
Haley: Don't lie to me... Not about this
Klaus: I wouldn't dare. Matters of family are sacred
Haley: Tell me
[Salvatore's House]
(Stefan is in his bedroom. His phone rings. He answers)
Stefan: Sheriff Forbes. Everything OK?
Liz: No, we have a bigger problem
[Damon's car]
(Damon is driving. His phone rings. He answer)
Damon: Hey
Stefan: Where the hell are you?
Damon: Out for a drive. I need some space. It's not me. It's you
Stefan: Well, we got a little problem. You said blood was stolen from grove hill's hospital. The sheriff said there's been report of 6 other blood bank thefts all within 30 Miles of Mystic Falls. Somebody's stockpiling blood It wasn't Elena, and it's not us
Damon: Ok so…
Stefan: I think Silas followed us back from that island. Hasn't fed in 2,000 years, so he would need to gorge on blood. It explains the thefts
Damon: You know, I'm really not in the mood to Scooby Doo our way through the case of the stolen blood supply, so why don't you hold the fort down until I get back, and I'll be in touch, brother
(He hangs up. Elena is next to him)
Elena: He's gonna hate you for that
Damon: Yeah, well, emotions are overrated
Elena: So where are we going?
Damon: A place every newbie vampire should go at least once in their life... New York. The city that never sleeps