Wes bit off the retort that she was no longer his girlfriend. Whether or not Damon truly believed it, it was better that Wes not direct the vampire's attention to his relationship with Fred. That was where his true Achilles heel lay.

"Is her name meant to mean something to me? I've met her before, at the wine and cheese evening. I'm aware she's from Mystic Falls and is possibly a vampire, but she appears to have settled in without ripping anyone's throat out and is establishing some sort of school in the town. Should I be deeply concerned by her leaning towards education?"