The Vampire Diaries

Previously on The Vampire Diaries:

For over a century, I have lived in secret. Until now.

I know the risk, but I have to know her.

Elena. She's a dead ringer for Katherine.

- Our love for Katherine wasn't real. - I'm gonna bring her back.

- I'm Anna. - I'm Jeremy.

My great-grandfather showed me a journal.

He had written creepy stuff about vampires.

Your turn. Any sad relationship stories?

I fell in love, married young, wife died.

I've never been in your room before.

Elena?

- Who am I to you? - You are not Katherine.

- Why do I look like her? - You were adopted.

How you doing in there?

Stefan, who was that man in the road?

I don't know. Do you remember anything else about him?

I wish. I never really saw his face. He was wearing a hoodie.

All I can remember is that there was these black boots coming towards me.

I brought some vervain for, um, you and Jenna.

And, um, I made this bracelet for Jeremy. A few extra ones for friends.

You can put it in jewelry, or you can even put it in food or drink...

...but as long as it's in you or on you, a vampire cannot control you.

Wow, so much to remember.

I know, but there's another vampire in town.

So until we find out who it is and what he wants, we have to be careful.

Hey. It's gonna be $22.

Elena, I need the money.

Uh, here, come in. Just put it on the table.

Hey.

Um...

Keep the change.

Thanks. And you have yourself a good night.

- What are you looking for, Damon? - Not your concern.

No, but putting Elena in harm's way, that is my concern.

- Heh, heh. What are you talking about? - I'm talking about Atlanta.

Oh, yeah. Elena and I had a blast.

I get it. You're bitter because one of us gets to be with the person that we love...

...and poor Katherine is just out of reach. Unless there's another way...

...for you to get into that tomb. That what Bree said?

- You're pathetic when you're fishing. - You're transparent when deflecting.

Don't you have school?

- Surprised? It's a good essay. - Heh.

Your thoughts are clear, and your argument is well laid out. It's just, uh...

You don't actually think there are vampires in Mystic Falls?

No, I mean, I think statistically there's been more animal attacks...

...mysterious deaths, uh, people gone missing...

...and more than any other place in the whole commonwealth of Virginia.

It's conjecture but creative, which is why you got the A.

I just wouldn't get too, uh, caught up in the whole conspiracy theory of it all.

Hey, I won't.

Oh, uh, Jeremy, the source that you cited for the 1860s info...

...uh, "Johnathan Gilbert"? - Oh, my ancestor's journal?

- I'd really like to see that sometime. - Really?

A first-person account of the Civil War, that's like, uh, porn for a history teacher.

If you think my essay is creative, wait till you get a load of this thing.

Thank you.

It's so pretty. Thank you. God, it'll go with, like, everything.

- What's the occasion? - No occasion. Just a little friend gift.

A lesbian-friend necklace, because we're freaky like that?

- Your friendship is important to me. - Why are you being so mushy?

Because you've been avoiding me.

And I wanted you to know that whatever is going on with you and Matt, it's okay.

I was gonna talk to you about that.

I was, but there's just not much to say.

We've hung out a couple times. That's it. But...

I just feel like we've peaked as friends.

This is weird. I shouldn't be talking to you about this.

- It's weird. It's weird, right? - It's a little weird but...

If it's what you and Matt want, then it's not about me.

But it's all about you.

Matt's not over you and we all know it.

I'm with Stefan now.

Matt understands that. He knows he has to move on.

Matt Donovan. What do you know?

- Ben McKittrick. What's up, man? - Rough season, bud.

Yeah, it's kind of hard to recover when you have to forfeit half your games.

You gonna be working here?

Yep. Following in your footsteps, minus the state championship.

- Well, can't all be football gods. - Yeah.

So, what's the plan? Cook line?

Busboy.

I can't believe you're adopted. I never saw that coming.

And it gets weirder.

My birth certificate lists Miranda and Grayson Gilbert as my birth parents.

- None of it makes sense. - Which is why you should ask Jenna.

First of all, the Elena I know would always want the real truth, good or bad.

And second of all?

You just found out your boyfriend is a vampire.

So unless your birthparents are aliens, how bad could it be?

Uh, okay, look, I have to go to the store.

My outfit for the dance is severely lacking accessories.

Okay, I'll pay the bill.

- Okay, bye. - Bye.

What do you want from me?

- I think we need a fresh start. - You tried to kill me.

But I didn't. And if I wanted to, I would have.

Does that not count for anything?

You know I can start fires with my mind. Fires kill vampires, right?

Just stay the hell away from me.

Everything okay over here?

Yeah, we're fine.

I wasn't talking to you.

Thank you.

- Anytime, Bonnie. - Wait, you remember me?

Heh. I didn't graduate that long ago. You're making me feel old.

No, I'm sorry. I didn't...

I didn't mean that. I just... I didn't know you knew me.

I always know a pretty face.

- Hello? - Hello, Elena.

Hey, who is this?

You hit me with your car.

Is that a new one?

You got away from me. You won't next time.

Why me? What does he want with me?

And if he's trying to kill me, then why call first?

It's because we're predators, Elena. We hunt. We stalk.

It's often as exciting as the kill.

I want you to take this.

This is Jeremy's pocket watch. How did you get it?

I took it from Damon who took it from Logan who must have taken it from you.

- What happened to it? - Well, it's not just a watch.

It's a sort of compass, but it points to vampires.

Why did my father have it?

The Gilberts were one of the founding families, and back in 1864...

...they were among those who sought to eradicate the vampires.

The compass was used to find us.

Did you know them?

Yes.

I want you to keep this. That way, you'll know if you're ever in danger.

I've never seen you such a mess.

Heh. Don't talk smack.

I mean, I just thought that you told everyone else what to do.

Well, I do that too.

But if you want something done right, you gotta do it yourself.

You know, I just like that we're hanging out.

- Who knew, you and me? - Well, who knew you could be fun?

So, what are you wearing to this dumb dance anyway?

- Should we color coordinate? - Um, I'm not going.

- Why not? - I gotta work.

- I'm bussing tables at the Grill. - Since when are you a busboy?

It's a job. You know, some of us have to work, Caroline.

With my mom in and out, things are tight, so...

Well, I didn't mean it like that. I just meant that I didn't know you had a job.

Well, I do.

I gotta go.

Hey, how'd it go?

- What? - The paper.

Oh, uh, got an A. Thanks for the articles. They really helped.

Cool. So, what'd he say about the vampires?

- Did he believe it? - I don't even believe it.

It's just a paper, Anna. Anyways, I, uh, gotta get going.

Hey, do you wanna do something later? Maybe?

Oh, sorry, I'm stuck on punch duty at the school dance.

- Oh. How'd you get stuck with that? - Well, I'm failing English, so I copped a plea.

So maybe, you know, tomorrow or something.

I'm being pushy again, aren't I?

Well, thanks for the help. I'll see you around.

Spoke to the insurance company. Car is totaled.

- You can keep using mine for now. - So you're coming to the dance?

Alaric asked me to help chaperone.

Why didn't you tell me, Jenna?

Your mom was gonna do it eventually. I never thought I'd have to.

If my mom were here right now and I asked, she'd tell me the truth.

Your dad was about to leave the office one night when this girl showed up.

She was 16, a runaway, and about to give birth.

He delivered her baby and he gave her a place to stay...

...but a few days later, she disappeared.

And there you were.

Your parents were trying so hard to have a baby. It just wasn't happening.

All Miranda ever wanted was to be a mom.

But why were my parents' names on the birth certificate?

Your dad was a doctor, Elena. He took care of it.

They didn't wanna lose you, so they kept it quiet, told as few people as possible.

But if anyone ever wanted proof, they had documentation.

What else do you know about her? The girl.

Just her name. Isobel.

You got the hair right.

- Why are you bringing me Dad's journal? - Because you were looking for it.

- And why would I want it? - Gee, I don't know, Damon.

Maybe you wanna do a little bit of posthumous bonding.

Go ahead. Enjoy it. Read it. I have.

Nowhere in it does it say anything about Katherine or the tomb or how to open it.

I'm not surprised. The man could barely spell his own name.

I'm really sorry that it won't be of any help...

...with your diabolical plan, the sequel.

- You know, I could help you. - You help me?

I don't know. It seems a little unnatural.

I'll do anything to get you out of this town.

- Even release Katherine. - What about the other 26 vampires?

No, no, they can't come. They have to stay put, but Katherine...

...I would consider that.

What are you doing? Hmm?

What's your angle?

Think about it.

- Why would I trust you? - See that's your problem, Damon.

You apply all of your shortcomings to everybody else.

If history is any indication, there's only one liar among us.

Hey, Jenna?

Jenna? Jeremy?