Enzo St. John quotes from The Vampire Diaries

John

...I think it's like 1864 all over again. Vampires running amuck. (pauses) Guess we're just gonna have to hunt them down, throw 'em in a church, and burn them to ash.

John

You know I first met Isobel when I was a teenager. I fell in love with her instantly, although I`m pretty sure she never loved me. She was special. Part of why I hate vampires so much is because of what she became. How it ruined her. And I never would've sent her to Damon had I known she wanted to turn. It`s my fault. I`m telling you this because I hope maybe you'd understand.

John

(voiceover) Elena. It's no easy task being an ordinary parent to an extraordinary child. I failed in that task. And because of my prejudices, I failed you. I'm haunted by how things might have played out differently if I'd been more willing to hear your side of things. For me, it's the end. For you, a chance to grow old and someday do better with your own child than I did with mine. It's for that child that I give you my ring. I don't ask for your forgiveness or for you to forget. I ask only that you believe this. Whether you are now reading this as a human or as a vampire, I love you all the same. As I've always loved you, and always will. John.

John

Hello, fingers. Goodbye, fingers.

Enzo

What kind of coward gives up on his own brother?

Enzo

Elena's alive.

What's up with Jeremy?

Jenna

He just lost a friend, so try to be sensitive.

John

I'm always sensitive.

Jenna

Right. So, really, how long are you staying?

John

Can't you at least pretend that you're happy to see me?

Jenna

(acting perky and excited) Oh my god! John, it is so good to see you! How have you been? (drops the act) No, I can't.

John

Did you really think I was just gonna sign the escrow papers and send them back?

Jenna

Actually, I did.

John

I'm not gonna let you sell my brother's office.

Jenna

It's not up to you or me - it belongs to Jeremy and Elena.

John

They're minors, so I get the final say, being that I'm the estate's trustee.

John

The Gilberts have been a part of this town for 150 years. One of the founding families. Along with that distinction, comes certain obligations, including going to the party. One day, when you can appreciate the significance, I'll tell you all about your heritage.

Jenna

Mmm...'Gilbert family legacy.' I forgot how sacred it was. I'm not a Gilbert, so I was never cool enough to hear it.

Jeremy

Why does she hate you?

John

We used to sleep together.

Jenna

(throws a wrapper at him) I am standing right here!

John

So what do you think, Damon? You know this vampire problem is real, right? It's a potential bloodbath.

Damon

Oh, I wouldn't overreact, John.

John

You see, it seems that there was a tomb under the church, where vampires were hidden away - waiting for someone to come along and set them free. But then you already knew that, didn't you? Being that you're the one that did it.

Damon

And you're telling me this...why?

John

I just thought we'd get the introductions out of the way...

Damon

Look, well, you know I could rip your throat out before anyone would notice.

John

(nods) Right.

Damon

Yeah, okay. But you probably ingest vervain, so...

John

Why don't you take a bite, find out?

Damon

It's not worth my time.

John

(scoffs)

Damon

(chuckles) Hm. (pauses, then snaps his neck)

Damon

Going somewhere?

John

Never liked to be the last one to leave a party. It's too desperate. You gonna kill me again, or you gonna let Mr. Saltzman do your dirty work?

Alaric

Okay. You obviously know who I am.

John

I do. Alaric Saltzman, the high school history teacher with a secret.

Damon

You sure know a lot for someone who just got to town.

John

More than you can imagine, Damon. My knowledge of this town goes beyond anything that you, or you, or the council, knows. So, if you were planning on some clever, high speed, snatch-ring vamp kill-move, know that if I die, everything I know goes to the council - including the fascinating little tale of the original Salvatore brothers and their present-day return to Mystic Falls.

Alaric

How did you get that ring?

John

I inherited one. My brother, Gray, the other. This was his, although I wouldn't have given mine to Isobel had I known she'd hand it over to another guy.

Damon

So you did know her?

John

Who do you think sent her your way when she wanted to become a vampire?

Damon

You sent her?

John

Guilty. Why? Did you think someone else sent her? Maybe Katherine Pierce?

Damon

How do you know about Katherine?

John

How do I know anything, Damon?

Damon

What do you want?

John

So many questions...

John

Meaning the vampire who stole the blood used mind control to hide the theft.

Damon

I know what she means.

John

I think we'll make a good team. Don't you, Damon?

Damon

John, whatever I can do to help keep this town safe. Even if it means spending time with you.

John

Hey, partner!

Damon

What do you want?

John

You haven't returned any of my calls.

Damon

Most people would take that as a hint.

John

I'll tell the entire council what you are.

Damon

Go for it! I'll kill every last one of them. Then I'll sever your hand, pull your ring off, and I'll kill you, too. Do you understand that?