Zach and Stefan in “Unfinished Business”

You promised. (shows him the newspaper with the news of the attack)

Stefan

This was an animal attack.

Don't give me that. I know the game - you tear them up enough and they always suspect an animal attack. You said you had it under control.

Stefan

And I do.

Please, Uncle Stefan. Mystic Falls is a different place now. It's been quiet for years, but there are people who still remember. And you being here, it's just going to stir things up.

Stefan

It's not my intention.

Then what is? Why did you come back after all this time? Why now?

Stefan

I don't have to explain myself.

I know that you can't change who you are, but you don't belong in Mystic Falls anymore.

Stefan

Where do I belong?

I can't tell you what to do. But coming back here was a mistake.