Damon [about Stefan]: That's what I always tell him - you have to engage. You can't just sit there and wait for life to come to you, you have to go get it.
Yeah, Elena wasn't so lucky today. [to Elena] It's only because you missed summer camp. God, I don't know how you're ever gonna learn the routines...
I'll work with her. She'll get it.
Caroline [to herself]: I guess we can put her in the back...
You know, you don't-- you don't seem like the 'cheerleader type', Elena.
Oh, it's just 'cause her parents died. Yeah, I mean, she's just totally going through a 'blah' phase. [chuckling to herself] She used to be way more fun... And...I say that with complete sensitivity.
I'm sorry, Elena. I know what it's like to lose both your parents. In fact, Stefan and I have watched almost every single person we've ever cared about die.
Stefan
We don't need to get into that right now, Damon.
Ah, you know what? You're right, Stef. I'm sorry, I-- the last thing I wanted to do was bring her up...
Stefan
They are people, Damon. She's not a puppet - she doesn't exist for your amusement; for you to feed on whenever you want to.
Sure she does. They all do. They're whatever I want them to be. They're mine for the taking.
Stefan
All right, you've had your fun. You used Caroline, you got to me and Elena. Good for you. Now it's time for you to go.
That's not a problem. Because...I've been invited in. And I'll come back tomorrow night, and the following night, and I'll do, with your little cheerleader, whatever I want to do. Because that is what is normal to me.
[Tyler approaches Vicki.]
Nothing. [Notices Jeremy sitting on the back of a truck] Is that Jeremy? [Walks towards Jeremy]
[Tries to stop Tyler from walking towards Jeremy] Oh, no. Ty, no. Leave him alone.
[Pushes Vicki away from him] What do you care? [Approaches Jeremy] Don't look so down. You can have her when I'm done.
[Jeremy punches Tyler in the face. Jeremy and Tyler engage in a fistfight.]
Tyler, stop it! Tyler! Stop! You're hurting him! Tyler! Tyler, stop! Tyler! Stop it! Tyler, stop!
[Stefan sees Jeremy and Tyler in a fistfight and walks over to them.]
Stefan
Hey, he's down! [Grabs Tyler's arm] Enough!
[Tyler punches Stefan in the chest, but finds that his punch is ineffective on Stefan. As Elena runs towards Stefan, Jeremy, Vicki, and Tyler, Jeremy picks a broken beer bottle up and goes to strike at Stefan and Tyler. Tyler tries to punch Stefan, but Stefan pushes Tyler out of the way.]
[Jeremy cuts Stefan's hand.]
[Restrains Tyler] Tyler! Knock it off! Stop!
This week at practice I was a dick.
Stefan
You had your reasons.
No excuse. Good luck, we're lucky to have you.
[Matt and Stefan shake hands and Matt walks away]
[gives Stefan a slow clap] Isn't that nice? Stefan joins the team, makes a friend. It's all so Rah-Rah, go team! Yeah!
Stefan
Not tonight. I'm done with you.
Nice trick with Elena. Let me guess, vervain in the necklace? I admit I was a bit surprised; it's been a while since anyone has been able to resist my compulsion. Where'd you get it?
Stefan
Does it matter?
Guess I could seduce her the old fashioned way. Or I could just...eat her.
Stefan
No, you're not going to hurt her, Damon.
Stefan
Because deep down inside there is a part of you that feels for her. I was worried that you had no humanity left inside you, that you had actually become that monster you pretend to be.
Stefan
Then kill me.
Stefan
No, you're not. You've had lifetimes to do it and yet, here I am. I'm still alive and there you are. You're still haunting me after 145 years. Katherine is dead and you hate me because you loved her and you torture me because you still do. And that, my brother, is your humanity.
Stefan
Can’t touch her now.
Well, the vervain keeps me out of her head. Maybe that’s not my target. Believe it or not, Stefan, some girls don’t need my persuasion. Some girls just can’t resist my good looks, my style, my charm... and my unflinching ability to listen to Taylor Swift. [stabs Stefan in the stomach]
This is John Varvatos, dude. Dick move.
Look, you’re the mystery guy and I like that. But with mystery comes secrets...and this thing with Katherine…
Stefan
You know, let it go. I don’t wanna talk about it.
Well, then say something about yourself. Anything. Otherwise, I’m left with nothing but what other people tell me.
Stefan
Talk to who? I'm so sorry that I'm late.
Stefan
I got held up.
Stefan
There’s this thing with my uncle.
And you couldn't call and tell me you’re going to be an hour late?
Ok. You two have fun.[Matt walks away]
Stefan
I’m really sorry. It was unavoidable.
What was unavoidable? [Stefan looks down] Okay.
Stefan
Oh, uh, Elena, please...
No, Stefan, don't you get it? Every question gets a vague non-answer. What is so awful that you're afraid to tell me?
Stefan Hey, can I take you home? And, and we can talk about all this. Is that okay?
Stefan
I, I don't know. Uh, Nothing.
Right. Nothing. Okay, um... I gotta go, Stefan.
Stefan
I'm an avid reader. A huge Fitzgerald fan. "The Great Gatsby", his masterpiece. But I'm no snob. I love some good Grisham. I think 'Seinfeld' is the best American television show for the past 50 years, but 'I Love Lucy' is all time. The loving cup episode was the best, I think. Huge Scorsese fan. I can watch 'Taxi Driver' over and over again.
Here, let me.[Helps Stefan prep dinner]
Stefan
As far as music, it's pretty much across the board. Um, Dylan, Hendrix, Patsy, Willie. Oh, Kanye. You know what, I even like that one Miley song.
Stefan
Easy…
What are you? What are you?
Stefan
You know.
Stefan
Yes, you do, or you wouldn't be here.
It's not possible. It can't be.
Stefan
Everything you know...and every belief that you have is about to change. Are you ready for that?
Stefan
I'm a vampire.
Stefan
Hello.
Stefan
Where are you?
I'm at the Sizzler. I had the buffet. Where's my ring?
Stefan
I don't have it. Where are you? What have you done?
No, what have you done? You're the one that locked me in the basement and starved me, so whatever I've done, whoever I've sucked dry is on you, buddy.
Stefan
You're being careless. How many more animal attacks is this town gonna believe, huh?
I know how to cover my tracks, Stefan. Where's my ring!?
Stefan
I gave it to Zach to hide. Probably shouldn't have killed him.
Ah, you almost got me. Where is it?
Stefan
I'll get it back, but I need time.
What, did you FedEx it to Rome? Where is it? I want my ring, Stefan, or my next stop's Elena's.
Stefan
I already want you dead. Don't give me another reason to make it happen.
Don't give me another reason to rip you apart.
Stefan
Yeah? Is that gonna be before or after you get your ring back?