See? It's never a good idea to bring a human to dinner. We're really hoping Daddy Donovan has some secret family knowledge tucked away regarding how to kill the Devil. If he can survive long enough to divulge it.
So we can't blame Matt for bringing his dad to dinner. He totally thought Damon was dead and the threat had passed. But is it ever really a good idea to bring a human to a dinner full of supernatural creatures?
Sybil, a very unwanted guest at Caroline's Christmas Eve dinner, isn't helping engender any good will by rearranging Ms. Forbes decorations! Back off the tree, Sybil!
Caroline and Stefan seem displeased with their newest guests. Probably because they know Damon's attendance dramatically increases the chances someone at their dinner will die.
Damon, believed to be dead, shows up to Christmas Eve dinner with none other than Sybil, one of Satan's minions. Something tells us his presence at the party is very, very unwelcome.
Alaric and Caroline discuss the future of their family in this still from The Vampire Diaries Season 8 Episode 7. Maybe. They could also be discussing the fact that Damon is very, very not dead.
Alaric and the girls stop by for Christmas Eve dinner at the Salvatore house. Alaric believes the girls are safe because Damon is dead, but everyone's in for a rude awakening.
It's Christmas in Mystic Falls and we know Caroline Forbes loves to throw a party! This one, however, will be a little bit different. It's Stefan's goodbye and Damon's shocking resurrection! Hope that egg nog is spiked!
Ezno finds he can't fight off Sybil's latest plan on The Vampire Diaries. "Detoured on Some Random Backwoods Path to Hell" is the sixth episode of the show's eighth season.
Stefan's decision may change he and Damon's relationship forever on The Vampire Diaries. "Coming Home Was a Mistake" is the fifth episode of the show's eighth season.