[Ugh. His brother's presence better not mean that the hybrid is somewhere nearby. As for Elena, if she were here, Damon would hardly be the one to give Stefan the heads up.

Should've left him in that cell longer. Should've. But he wouldn't have.]

And help you with your little homework assignment? [Damon tucked the phone in his pocket. They were so close, his lips were almost brushing Stefan's ear.] You need to know the value of accomplishing your own goals, brother.