Guy stared at the man who just minutes ago was a stranger. Now he was his father. Ella had left them alone to talk and Lucas seemed just as surprised as Guy. That was comforting in some ways. Knowing that he wasn't alone in this weird feeling. He didn't have a father for 22 years. He never thought he needed one. But now, looking at this man, he wondered how his life would've been if he had been there.
-So,- Lucas finally managed after a minute of staring at each other. -I have a son. He's 22. I just found out about this and, based on what I heard, he triggered the curse. Correct?
-Yes.
-Have you turned yet?
-Yes. What do I call you?
-What?
-What do I call you?
-You can call me Lucas. How do I call you?
-You can call me Guy.
-Okay, Guy, who did you kill.
-Uhhh, just some man.
-Why?
-He tried to murder the girl I liked.- that came out so easy. Did he like Rissa? He did, apparently. Yes, of course he did, he kissed her. But that was over, so it didn't matter.
-Why would he try to kill her?
-Because her dad, this Damon, scary guy, by the way, avoid him, killed him.
-Damon? Salvatore?
-Yes.
-Are you telling me you killed… a vampire?!
-I didn't tell you that, but yes, he was a vampire. Do you know Damon?
-Of course I know Damon! Everyone knows Damon!
That was a surprising piece of information. Damon didn't seem like someone everyone would know. But then, again, he used to be a vampire and he's, like, super old, so maybe he used to be famous.
-How?
-He is a serial killer, Guy, he killed many people here when my parents were kids!
That was another surprising piece of information.
-Why?
-Because he wanted to.
-Why?
-Because he's a serial killer!
-Why?
-I don't know.
-Oh, sorry.
-You said you liked his daughter.
-Yes, we kissed. Once.
-That is so much information! Vampires! Those horrible, horrible monsters! Is Damon's daughter a vampire?
-Yeah.
-Guy, listen to me. All vampires are cruel, horrible creatures. Don't come close to a single one of them. Anyone who is a vampire cannot be trusted. You were right to kill one of them. I know that triggered your curse, and I know you will have to turn every full moon now, but, believe me, it won't hurt as much as the first time, and, if you want, that is, you can come spend full moons with me. We can do it together. I know you think that the second time will be as bad as the first time, but…
-Rissa said there won't be a second time. That I would only have to do it once.
-Who's Rissa.
-Damon's daughter.
-And why would she tell you all that.
-Because it's true! She said that hybrids only have to turn once.
-Yes, but you're not a hybrid.
-I am.
-You're not.
-I am.
-You're not.
-I am.
-You're not.
-I am.
-You are.
-I am.
He could see Lucas staring at him in shock. He just talked about how horrible vampires are, just to find out his newfound son was one of them. What now?
-Okay,- Lucas sat down. -Okay, you're a vampire. You're one of them. Those, those… Did she turn you?! Did that vampire tell you she loved you and that you'll spend eternity together?! Did she do this to you?!
-No, no, she saved my life. I was dying. She helped me survive the transition. So, since she saved my life, I saved hers by killing that Derek guy.
-Derek?! Of all vampires in the world, you chose Derek?
-Yeah. Do you know him, too?
-No! I know of him. He has a whole gang of vampires!
-Had.
-As much as that's satisfying to hear, Guy, they are all loyal to him. They love him. They will come for you, son.
That was… a surprising piece of information.