"So then tell me your side of the story," Stefan said as calmly as he could manage. "I'm not jumping on anyone's bandwagon. You're my brother." Honestly, Stefan spent a lot of his time making sure that the people in his life were happy, and it wouldn't be any different with Damon. He knew that his brother could make as stupid mistakes as anyone, but he also understood why the elder Salvatore tended to close himself off and lash out.
"Damon, you know I care. I want things to work for you."