The Vampire Diaries: Trinity

Chapter Thirty Five: Daddy Issues

Caroline leaves her house out and locks the door. She turns around to find Tyler waiting by her car. "Hey. How's it going?"

"We need to talk." He says.

"Yeah, we do. Listen...I've been thinking about it, and I don't want to over analyze. It was just one kiss, but Matt's still kind of in the picture. We can't go there, Tyler."

"Fine."

"Great. That's settled." She goes to open her car.

"What happened to my uncle Mason?"

She turns around. "What?"

"He's dead, and I want you to tell me what happened."

"I...I don't..."

"Then let me tell you; Stefan and his brother Damon killed him, because Stefan and Damon are vampires, just like you."

"Who told you that?"

"Is it true?"

"Let me explain."

"Did you know he was dead this whole time?"

"Please..."

"Did you know?!" He yells. She nods, and Tyler pushes her angrily against the car.

"I'm sorry, Tyler. I'm sorry."

"I trusted you!" He lets her go and storms away, leaving Caroline stunned and upset.

Trinity stands from the ground. "I have to go." Katherine stands as well and cups her face, kissing her. "Really." She says, but Katherine kisses her again. "I guess I can stay a bit longer."

Katherine smiles into the next kiss as she begins to lift Trinity's shirt.

Damon is in his bathroom, in the shower. He's listening to the news, and walks into his bedroom to watch. "The authorities believe last night's assailant may also be related to the missing campers and Park ranger who have yet to be found, as well as 25 year old Jessica Koenig, reported missing this morning. The sheriff department says investigations are pending and no further comment will be made." The reporter says.

At the Gilbert house, John is in the kitchen, watching the same news channel on TV when he sees Elena walk in. "Good morning."

"What are you doing here?" She asks.

"Coffee?" He holds up a mug.

She shakes her head. "We're not doing that. We did that last night. No more avoiding. Why are you here?"

"I'm here to protect you. That's all I can say for the moment."

"What do you mean that's all you can say?"

"I'll tell you more when I'm convinced I can trust you."

Jenna and Alaric enter the room. "I'm late." She tells him.

"That's what you get for hitting the snooze three times!" Alaric chuckles.

She sees John. "What the hell?"

"Good morning to you, Jenna. Alaric..." He greets.

"It's okay I'm confused, right? Because we were not expecting you, like, ever." She says.

"Well, I got in late last night. Elena let me in."

"You know, I'm probably just gonna take off." Alaric shares a look with Elena before leaving.

"I'm still confused here." Jenna says.

"I decided to come back and stay for a while."

"Not here, you're not."