Damon: "See, we recently had to move to New Orleans from Mystic Falls after that big riot broke out and his girlfriend got left behind there."

Elizabeth: "Seriously? I read about that. Apparently there was some sort of riot at an old church and a huge fire broke out."

Damon: "Yeah. It was all over some superstition about Vampires and the Gilbert family. Can you imagine?"

Elizabeth: "Oh I can imagine. Not only can I imagine, but I believe in the old legends. They make great campfire ghost stories. Jessica and I looked up some of the old legends. They're a scream."

A sudden realization hit Damon as he sat there drinking his coffee and warming his naturally cold skin. She knew all about his history and his brother and she'd read about Mystic Falls. His secret was pretty much out in front of both of them.

Elizabeth: "Damon Salvatore and Stefan Salvatore were in the middle of those Vampire legends based in Mystic Falls."

Damon: "Imagine that. With all the Vampire popularity going around this city right now anyone with that last name is probably lumped into that category."

Elizabeth: "Yeah. And don't have Cullen as a last name either. You're some sort of day walking sparkling freak in relation to the Twilight books."

She laughs and Damon laughs to himself hoping to God she doesn't look at any of the pictures and see his more then perfect resemblance to "The legendary Vampire Damon and his brother" that started the fires in Mystic Falls. He knew he should never have knocked on her door. Why didn't he trust his instincts?

Elizabeth: "So, what does your brother do for a living out here, if I may ask that question?"

Damon: "You may ask me anything you want. You invited me into your home, remember?"

He smiled his killer smile for her and that familiar look came to her face. The one that said she wanted him and everything about him was drawing her in to him. There was an easy way to erase those vampire legends from her mind and he could go back to being "Dr. Salvatore" the blue eyed hottie at the hospital and no one would ever be the wiser. Of course, he'd have to find Jessica and do the same thing to her.

Elizabeth: "Yes, I guess you are my guest."

Damon: "My brother is one of the legendary Salvatore brothers. The one you read about in those online legends."

Elizabeth: "No. You're bull shitting me."

Damon: "I wouldn't bull shit you, my lady."

He felt his old instincts coming back. The ones that would've killed her the second she admitted she knew he was a vampire. Her innocent way of laughing this off as a joke just may be what saved her life tonight. Her wide eyed curiosity made it easy for him to play into it. He could come clean tonight and she'd think it was a huge joke.

Elizabeth: "Stefan Salvatore. The Edward Cullen of Mystic Falls is your brother?"

Damon: "Please, he is nothing like that pussy whipped version of a vampire. By the way, those stories have it all wrong. It's nothing like that. A human wouldn't last that long in the vampire world."

Elizabeth: "And what would you know about humans in the vampire world?"

Damon: "They don't usually exist. That's what I know and they sure as hell don't fall in love with Vampires and pine away for them. How ridiculous is that? We sure as hell don't make babies. That's the point of why we create children of the night. If vampires could produce children with other female vampires, there would be no need for us to make others."

Elizabeth: "I guess your right. There really wouldn't be any need to become a maker if you could reproduce."

Damon: "Exactly. But, hey there are different stories based on different legends and different interpretations. They could see what happened in Mystic Falls and say that's why evil vampires are destroyed. Some have us sleeping in coffins and others have us running the night never sleeping. Some have us walk during the day others have us burn during the day. Go figure."

He catches himself using the term "us" to include him in the vampire descriptions and watches for Elizabeth to catch it too. She never acknowledges it but gets up to go into the kitchen.

Elizabeth: "Yeah. I can only imagine how annoying it must be to be lumped in with all those other vampires. Are you finished with your cup?"

Damon: "Yes. Here, let me help you."

They both reach for his cup at the same time and their hands meet. Elizabeth touches Damon's skin for the first time.

Elizabeth: "I've got it. You can relax."

He follows her into the kitchen as she washes out the cups and places them in the dish drainer. Her face turned towards the kitchen window to hide the fact that she felt chemistry in the brief touch.

Damon: "So, what would you do with a vampire?"

Elizabeth: "Are you still on that? It's just legends. None of it is true and I know vampires don't really exist outside of novels and movies. Your brother is no more a vampire then you are."

Damon: "Oh, but I am a vampire, my lady. You invited a vampire into your home."

Elizabeth: "What would I do with a vampire, he asks. Well, let me play along you're your game here. Since we are hypothetically speaking about a mythological creature that is only as real as a unicorn I will answer. I just let a vampire into my home. One that supposedly works with me in a hospital and is around humans and blood all day long and all night long. I'd say wow. You're just as cool as Dr. Cullen. Do you feed off animals too?"

Damon: "No. I'm nothing like Dr. Cullen. The hospital is a perfect source of food. There are people who are sick and dying all over the place. Who would ever be suspicious of a doctor going into a dying man's room and coming out to report they passed because of their illness?"

Elizabeth: "Feeding off of sick and dying people. Now that's something different even for you. Vampires aren't supposed to drink dead blood. The heart stops beating and it could make you very sick and very slow and easy to kill."

Damon: "I never said I ate dead blood. I said I feed off the sick and dying. There is still a heart beat and the blood is still warm. I prefer live humans. The warm blood is much more satisfying."

He closes in the space between the two of them by putting his arms around Elizabeth from behind and pulling her to him. She felt his breath on her neck and he could smell her scent burning his nose. He wanted her more then anything in the world. This fragile little human life was in his hands. He could take her life right there in the kitchen. But, he chose not to. It was just a game for now and it was getting interesting.

Elizabeth: "Wow. You've really done your research."

Damon: "4 years drama in high school and I took theater in college before med school. I can turn anything into an improv. It's my other gift besides saving lives as a doctor."

She leans back into his embrace putting her arms around his neck and pulling his face to hers.

Elizabeth: "So, are you gonna kiss me or are we gonna role play vampire and pet all night long?"

Before he knew it her lips were on his and they were engaged in kissing. Suddenly, he was highly aware of the fact that not only would his secret come out as soon as he got excited but she would probably freak out and run around like she was crazy when his eyes changed. He kept his eyes closed as she pulled away not wanting it to go any further then just a first kiss.

Elizabeth: "It's getting late and we have to work tomorrow."

He cleared his throat and tried to choke down the change before opening his eyes. He looked down at his watch and when he was sure, he looked back up at her.

Damon: "Yeah. It is getting late. It's going to be a long walk home."

She walked him to the door and he stopped before walking out.

Elizabeth: "Good night, my vampire lover."

Damon: "Good night, my pet. Be sure to lock your windows and doors. Once we're invited in, we can come back any time we want. An open window is as good as letting us in the door."

Elizabeth: "You're such a dork. I always lock my windows and doors. I'm a woman living alone in the country."

She smiles as he leaves and locks the door behind them. Now he remembered why it was dangerous to go in her house. Not only did she know about what he is, but she was making a game out of the fact that he was a vampire. Something had to be done. Knowledge in a human's hands was dangerous. The problem is he couldn't bring himself to get rid of her. He'd been alone in the world too long and maybe that was why she had gotten to him so quickly.