Stefan was gone. Or at least, his humanity was. Elena had come to terms with the fact that whatever Klaus did to him, it wasn't going to change. He was gone, and frankly, she was pretty close on giving up on him entirely. She'd rather he be out of her life forever than what he was right now, back to being the ripper

The only solution that Damon could think of in the regard of saving Stefan was getting in touch with you. You were Stefan's oldest friend. A friend that neither of the brothers has seen in a long time. But you were already aware of what was happening, and wasn't surprised with Damon found you in a bar, asking for your help