Things get complicated after they slept together, whether Tyler wanted them to or not. He's not deceitful by nature, and yet acting like nothing happened feels like telling a lie. Not just to Caroline (not that he's answered her calls or texts, but still) but to himself and Bela too. They all deserve better than that, don't they?

They're supposed to be heading back to Mystic Falls soon, with the Winchesters in tow to help with the Klaus problem but all he feels is dread in his stomach, like things are going to get much worse.

Which is why he's sitting at the bar near the motel they're staying at -- where he's compelled the bartender to ignore that he's underaged and keep pouring him beers.