Okay, this wasn't getting them anywhere and he knew it. "Listen, I'm not going to try to chastise you. I'm just gonna throw this out there though: if you want to talk, I'm here. Just don't tell my best friend you enjoyed watching her die in your dreams. Please." It was so counterproductive when it came to Damon wanting to show Elena his affections (as he assumed he did in one form or another).