Elena and Stefan are at the cabin attempting to make a positive experience from their outing. Unfortunately, Stefan is still upset after learning Elena's plans to willingly continue with the sacrifice. Inside, Elena sits and reads from her ancestor John Gilbert's journal, a flashback sequence depicts her findings:"Monsters had beget new monsters."
It's 1864-post vampire slaying; Honoria Fell, John Gilbert, and Thomas Fell are sitting at the old Salvatore mansion when strange sounds lurk in the background. (Why are they posted up at the Salvatore home?) Still plagued by anxiety of the vampire presence, the men decide to go outside and check it out. With the help of the Gilbert compass, they realize that, indeed, there is a vampire in their company. Hello, Mr. Stefan Salvatore.
The ruthless killing leaves Elena shocked about Stefan's ramped past. Aware of her discomfort and curiosity, Stefan continues the history lesson. "I want you to know the truth, but I want you to hear it from me." The flashback sequence continues from Stefan's point of view:
Stefan is a mess. Bodies drained of blood lay strewn around the parlor. And women compelled to enjoy the anxiety awaiting their fate. "Who wants to die next?" Damon enters and compels the surviving women to leave. He saved the girls and Stefan from that dooming fate.
Stefan admits to Elena that that was a time he was full of great guilt. He was violently trying to avoid the past. Admittedly worse than present day Damon.
"Gotta run. I have a murder to plan."
Jenna escorts Elijah along the property lines- as needed for his research. Alaric shows up, on invite by Jenna, and is quick to show protection over her. "I don't really pursue younger women."
At The Grill, Jeremy joins Bonnie hoping to talk about their kiss. Bonnie, however, is preoccupied with the spell she performed over Luka. Just then Luka walks in visibly perturbed- I'm thinking he's interested in discussing the spell, too. As he assertively confronts Bonnie, Jeremy decides he doesn't like Luka's tone so tells him to back off.
On the other side of The Grill, Alaric has joined Damon and Andie. Again, Alaric is simply not comfortable when Elijah is in sight. (Dear Elijah, there is the respect you were looking for.) Alaric you run from EVERYTHING!
The charmed Andie Star suggests a dinner party so that Elijah can further discuss his work. Pleased with his minion's idea, Damon offers to host.
Damon awakens a seemingly mummified Katherine with a bottle of blood, and some new clothes. That's sweet. Now why are you there?"That blood almost did the trick; you're almost pretty again."
Answers of course. Katherine doesn't let on that Uncle John stopped by, but she does confirm that John shared the correct method to kill an Original. "Guess who's coming to dinner?"
Back at the Broodinghouse, Jenna and Andie have set up a very fancy dinner table. Jenna admits that she may be in love with Alaric, but can't commit because of his incessant evading. Upstairs, Ric confronts Damon on his motives hosting this dinner party. Well, Ric, Damon's doing a little evading of the facts, too. He's not tellin'!
Doorbell. Oh joy. Uncle John.
Jenna has it right on the money questioning who decided to invite this joker. Answer: He took it upon himself to make an appearance. Empty handed to say the least! No time to further discuss because Elijah has arrived. However, before he steps through the threshold he warns Damon that if anyone crosses him, he breaks his deal with Elena and they all die. "Jenna!"
Taking their places for dinner, Elijah begins to explain the significance of his research in Mystic Falls. He shares that in the 1690s Salem witches took refuge in Mystic Falls. The mention of witches causes his audience to chuckle, "Ghost story," but Damon presses on. "Why do you want to know the location?" Historian's curiosity, or sacrifice set up?
Well, if Damon's execution plan is successful, Elijah won't be around for either reason to be of importance. Gee, I sure hope Damon succeeds because I have a bad feeling about this...
"Hunt. Prey. Kill."
Flashback. Stefan is at a war camp where the wounded are being treated. As he feeds off the helpless, a figure catches his attention. He decides to sneak-attack, but they prey anticipates his move and pins him to the ground. Lexi!!!
Stefan proceeds to tell Elena about his friendship with Lexi; meanwhile, Elena finds pertinent information in the journals. The picture of the weapon to kill and Original is there, however, it comes with a couple disclaimers.
Disclaimer #1: The ash dipped stake must be used by a human. A vampire attempting to use it will, in turn, be destroyed.
Basically, Uncle John is setting Damon up. Ooooh, I knew this was gonna be bad.
Stefan attempts to contact Damon, but he's too busy trying to distract Elijah with liquor! Fortunately, Alaric is welcoming excuses that allow him to avoid telling Jenna the truth, and is able to answer the call. "The dagger will kill you if you use it."
Phew!
They congregate around the table waiting for Jenna's return with the dessert. Damon is definitely ready to get rid of Uncle John. So much that he blatantly expresses to Elijah that Elena has no desire for him to survive, therefore he no longer needs to be covered in the agreement. The banter between Damon and Uncle John annoys Elijah. "If you become a liability I will take her away from you and you will never see her again."
OMG! Alaric just drove that dagger straight through Elijah's back! He just killed an Original! What does he have to say about that? "Now get rid of him before Jenna comes back with dessert." Whoa!
Quickly, they take him down to the holding cell in the basement. Oh dear. That's it? Damon, you should know better- can you at least decapitate him or something. You know, just to be sure.
Back at the cabin, Stefan continues to explain to Elena the affect Lexi had on him. "Love, Stefan, that's the point." Lexi taught Stefan how to persevere rather than give up and forget about his humanity. This is realization that he wants for Elena- don't give up. (A little on the side of after school special, but good message nonetheless.)
"Elijah's dead." Will Elena reconsider her fight now that Elijah's out of the picture? Well, that decision will have to wait.
Stefan proceeds to tell Elena about his friendship with Lexi; meanwhile, Elena finds pertinent information in the journals. The picture of the weapon to kill and Original is there, however, it comes with a couple disclaimers.
Disclaimer #1: The ash dipped stake must be used by a human. A vampire attempting to use it will, in turn, be destroyed.
Basically, Uncle John is setting Damon up. Ooooh, I knew this was gonna be bad.
Stefan attempts to contact Damon, but he's too busy trying to distract Elijah with liquor! Fortunately, Alaric is welcoming excuses that allow him to avoid telling Jenna the truth, and is able to answer the call. "The dagger will kill you if you use it."
Phew!
They congregate around the table waiting for Jenna's return with the dessert. Damon is definitely ready to get rid of Uncle John. So much that he blatantly expresses to Elijah that Elena has no desire for him to survive, therefore he no longer needs to be covered in the agreement. The banter between Damon and Uncle John annoys Elijah. "If you become a liability I will take her away from you and you will never see her again."
OMG! Alaric just drove that dagger straight through Elijah's back! He just killed an Original! What does he have to say about that? "Now get rid of him before Jenna comes back with dessert." Whoa!
Quickly, they take him down to the holding cell in the basement. Oh dear. That's it? Damon, you should know better- can you at least decapitate him or something. You know, just to be sure.
Back at the cabin, Stefan continues to explain to Elena the affect Lexi had on him. "Love, Stefan, that's the point." Lexi taught Stefan how to persevere rather than give up and forget about his humanity. This is realization that he wants for Elena- don't give up. (A little on the side of after school special, but good message nonetheless.)
"Elijah's dead." Will Elena reconsider her fight now that Elijah's out of the picture? Well, that decision will have to wait.
Disclaimer #2: The dagger must remain in place. WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE!
A pissed off Elijah arrives at Dr. Martin's and demands a locating spell to find Elena. This should be interesting.
At the Gilbert residence, Jeremy has created a pretty plush ambiance for Bonnie's visit. She tells him that she can't start any type of relationship with him until she has Elena's blessing. But, she does admit she liked the kiss."Little tip: Don't pull the dagger out."
Agreeing to give her time, Jeremy suggests they begin the spells. As Bonnie works on capturing the energy of the element of fire, he further suggests that she try using him- as the human body's largest element is water. Smooth move, Gilbert. Their embrace is close, and very intense. Then, Dr. Evil (aka Martin) barges through the door pinning Jeremy to the wall, and seizing Bonnie's head in his hands. He demands she reveal her intel on he and Elijah. Once she complies he does what no witch could ever bear. "He took my powers."
There should be repercussions for that, just as there is if a vampire uses the weapon against an Original.
Elijah's at the cabin- collecting rocks. Against Stefan's protests, Elena confronts him- through the open doorway that the rocks just created. Trying to renegotiate her deal, Elijah refuses to comply. And, he doesn't believe her when she says she'll kill herself, or become a vampire- like Katherine- making the sacrifice void. He's waiting for proof. So, she stabs herself.
Now he believes. Quickly giving her his word on restoring their agreement, he tells her to let him heal her. Fumbling toward him, she musters up enough strength to drive an ash tipped dagger through his ancient heart. It was the first, and most significant, kill of her life- and I really can't believe Stefan allowed her to do that.
Back at the Gilbert's residence, Jenna is ready for Ric to give her some answers. But, he can't. Rather, he won't. He's not ready to disclose that his ex-wife, the mother of his girlfriend's niece, is a vampire. As a result, Jenna can't continue with their relationship. Uncle John is standing in the doorway with a satisfied smirk. Ric who is now emotionally deflated, hands over the ring and warns John that he'll now deal with Damon."It will get the best of you."
And, once again, Elijah is taken to the basement cell. This time Elena's setting the terms of condition. She'll comply as long as Damon and Stefan stop keeping things from her.
Inquiring with Stefan about what got into her, he's forced to recall his own lesson from Lexi when she told him to release the hate. Is, is that remorse Damon? He, then, heads upstairs to find Katherine in his shower. She knew all along that the compulsion would wear off if Elijah died. Still, she said she will stay to help protect Elena. (Hmm, who wants to guess what Katherine, John, and Isobel are planning?) "So, how 'bout that robe?"Wow! Definitely a favorite episode! Share your OMG moments below. Then, find me, Danielle DuCré on Twitter @msdanielley, we can discuss Diaries in 140 characters or less..
Directed by: Marcos Siega
Written by: Andrew Chambliss
Photos: CW
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