Damon went back to his office the moment he made sure he dismissed both of them. There was so much that needed to be done. He has promised his brother to take care of his new heartbeat's introductory party, and he still had some deals to make with some demons. Among his worries was when Hale's father hit him a call that night, asking if Hale was alright. That was when Damon knew Hale had stopped speaking to his parents because of what is happening and he is ignoring everyone.