"Are you sure Tyler? We have to be absolutely certain."
"I'm sure Elena. Klaus is sleeping with Rebekah, and Stefan is part of it."
"Can you get proof?"
"It will take time, but I'll get it."
As she hung up, a thought crossed her mind. Another piece falls into place.
~ X ~
"Damon, are you sure Finn asked Stefan if Klaus and Rebekah are lovers?"
"How many times do I have to tell you? Yes, he compelled him, and Stefan looked him in the eyes and said 'No'."
~ X ~
"Thanks, Caroline. So, Stefan can't be compelled. Hmmm. You're sure he's not drinking vervain? No jewelry? Nothing in his pocket?"
"I'm positive. But I'll find out how he does it."
"Thanks, girlfriend."
~ X ~
"I got the proof."
"You're awesome, Tyler. You're sure they're not aware? I don't want you hurt."
"No problem. Klaus doesn't suspect any of his hybrids would plot against him. I had to do some fancy maneuvering to get this for you, but I did it! It's in the mail."
Elena hung up smiling. Another tick mark on my master plan.
~ X ~
"It was Rebekah. She found a witch to place the spell. Killed her, of course, but I know where it was done. I can't go near the place."
"No problem, Caroline. I know some witches I can send."
~ X ~
"Aunt Elena. I found it." The young voice was triumphant. "I found the grimoire."
"Be careful! Are you sure no one is on to you?"
"Stop worrying, mother hen. I'm fine. No one knows I'm here, and my cousins have been scanning for other witches. Just like Mom taught us."
"Does it have what I hoped?"
"It does. We can make you and anyone else you want immune to compulsion."
A smile lit up Elena's face. "Thanks, sweetheart. I'll call Caroline and Tyler. Spell them and then get home safely."
As she hung up the phone she thought. Just about ready now.