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For over a century I have lived in secret.

Until now. I know the risk, but I had no choice.

I have to know her.

- I'm Elena. - I'm Stefan.

I know. We have history together.

Last spring my parents' car drove off of a bridge into the lake.

You won't be sad forever, Elena.

- I live with my uncle. - Any siblings?

- None that I talk to. - Hello, brother.

- Damon. - Elena...

...she's a dead ringer for Katherine. - But wherever you go, people die.

My God, it's Vicki.

Something bit her. She's losing a lot of blood.

Somebody help.

Vampire.

- Don't you crave? - Stop it.

Let's go for Elena. Imagine what her blood tastes like.

Stop.

Stay away from Elena.

I take that as an invitation.

- Hey, did you hear that? - Hear what?

I heard thunder.

- There's no thunder. - Are you sure?

Because if it rains, we won't be able to see the comet.

It's not gonna rain.

Listen, I got you a little something.

It's back in the car.

- Don't you move. - Mm-mm.

- Stay dry. - It's not gonna rain.

I knew it.

I told you it was gonna rain.

Open. No.

Please.

Dear diary:

This morning is different.

There's change.

I can sense it. Feel it.

I'm awake.

For the first time in a long time...

...I feel completely and undeniably wide awake.

For once, I don't regret the day before it begins.

I welcome the day.

Because I know...

...I will see her again.

...I will see him again.

For the first time in a long time, I feel good.

Hold on. Do I look adult?

As in, respectfully parental?

Depends where you're going.

Jeremy's parent-teacher conference.

Hair up or down?

Sexy stewardess.

- Boozy housewife. - Up it is.

- You're feisty today. - I feel good.

Which is rare, so I've decided to go with it.

Fly free. Walk on sunshine and all that stuff.

- Where is Jeremy? - Oh, he left early.

Something about getting to woodshop early to finish a birdhouse?

There is no woodshop, is there?

- No. - Yeah.

You can't be in here, hon. Visiting hours don't start till 9.

I just... How is she?

She's lost a lot of blood.

Yeah, but she's gonna be okay, right?

She needs her rest. So you come back later. Come on.

Originally discovered nearly five centuries ago...

...it hasn't been over Mystic Falls in over a 145 years.

Now, the comet will be its brightest...

...right after dusk during tomorrow's celebration.

Are we bothering you?

Mr. Salvatore?

Miss Gilbert.

I brought it.

I told you.

"Wuthering Heights by Ellis Bell."

You know, I can't believe she didn't use her real name.

All the Bronte sisters used pseudonyms.

It was the time.

Female writers weren't very accepted then.

Where did you get it?

Uh... It was passed down through the family.

- Ah. - I have lots of books. Go ahead.

- Keep it. - Oh, no, l...

But I would like to read it again.

I promise I'll give it back.

Okay.

I'm confused. Are you psychic or clairvoyant?

Technically, Grams says I'm a witch.

My ancestors were these really cool Salem witch chicks or something.

Grams tried to explain it, but she was looped on the liquor. I tuned out.

Crazy family, yes. Witches, I don't think so.

Yeah, feel free to conjure up the name and number of that guy from last night.

I didn't see him. You did.

Why didn't you just talk to him?

I don't know. I was drunk.

Hey, Tyler. Hey, I'm sorry to interrupt.

Just wondering how Vicki is, since you guys are close.

- Is she okay? - She's fine.

- Now get out of here. - How bad is she?

What attacked her? Is she gonna recover? Was she happy to see you?

- What room was she in? - I'm gonna kick your ass.

Yeah, you keep saying that, but when are you gonna actually do it? Huh?

Because I vote for right here right now.

Walk away, Gilbert. It's your final warning.

This is your final warning. I'm sick of watching you play Vicki.

If you hurt her one more time, I swear to God I will kill you.

Damn, that was like a death threat. Did you hear that?

They're keeping her overnight, but she should be able to come home tomorrow.

- That's good news. - Yeah.

Did you get in touch with your mom?

Called and left a message.

She's in Virginia Beach with her boyfriend.

So we'll see how long it takes her to come rushing home.

- Vicki's lucky that she's okay. - I know.

And now there's talk of some missing campers.

Did she say what kind of animal it was that attacked her?

- She said it was a vampire. - What?

Yeah, she wakes up last night, mutters, "Vampire," and passes out.

- Okay, that's weird. - Think she was drunk.

So, what's up with you and the new guy?

Matt, the last thing I wanna do is hurt you.

You know, I'm actually gonna go back to the hospital.

I wanna be there when Vicki wakes up, get the real story about last night.

Okay.

As Jeremy's teacher, I'm concerned.

All right, it's the third day of school, and he's skipped six of his classes.

Mr. Tanner, are you aware that Jeremy and Elena's parents died?

Four months ago, a great loss. Car accident.

Wickery Bridge, if I remember correctly.

And you're related to the family how? The mother's kid sister.

- Younger sister. Yes. - Right.

Six classes? Are you sure? I mean, that's kind of hard to do.

Not when you're on drugs.

It's his attempt at coping, Miss Sommers.

And the signs are there. He's moody, withdrawn, argumentative, hung-over.

Are there any other relatives in the picture?

- I'm their sole guardian. - Uh-huh.

Could there be?

What are you suggesting exactly?

It's an impossible job, isn't it? Raising two teens.

It's been tough, but no. It's not.

Wrong answer.

It is an extremely impossible job...

...and anything less and you're not doing it properly.

Whoa.

Vick. Vicki, hey.

Vick, it's Matt. Hey, what's wrong?

- No! No! - Hey. Vicki. Vicki.

- No! No! - It's me, Vicki. Stop.

- No! No! - Nurse.

It was an animal. It came out of the night and jumped you.

You blacked out. That's all you remember.

- That's all I remember. - Animal attack. You blacked out.

- That's all you remember. - That's all I remember.

Nurse, I need help. It's my sister.

She seems fine.

I was talking to Grams.

She said the comet is a sign of impeding doom.

Last time it passed over Mystic Falls, there was lots of death.

So much blood and carnage, it created a bed of paranormal activity.

Mm. Yeah, and then you poured Grams another shot...

...and she told you about the aliens.

So then what?

So then, nothing.

You and Stefan talked all night.

There was no sloppy first kiss, or touchy-feely of any kind?

- Nope, we didn't go there. - Not even a handshake?

I mean, Elena, we are your friends. Okay? You are supposed to share the smut.

- We just talked for hours. - What is with the blockage?

Just jump his bones already. Okay, it's easy.

Boy likes girl, girl likes boy, sex.

- Profound. - Mm.

- Where are you going? - Caroline's right.

It is easy. If I sit here long enough, I'll end up talking myself out of it...

...instead of doing what I started the day saying I was gonna do.

I picked up dinner.

Tacos. Had an urge for guacamole.

- No, I'm good, thanks. - Eat anyway.

It's a ruse. I wanna talk.

Hey, you. Come. Sit.

Back at school. Freshman year.

I could eat my weight in nachos. With extra cheese.

It was my food whenever I got stoned.

You get high?

Did. Past tense.

But, yeah. Loved it.

Anything to get a little distraction from life. Reality.

And it works. For a while.

Never lasts though.

I'm not saying I wouldn't love to rail back and kick it...

...but with a thesis looming and a waistline expanding...

- What the...? - Finally, you're awake.

Hey, how are you feeling?

You look better.

I was worried before.

You really had me freaked out with all that screaming.

Wait, what are you talking about?

You don't remember?

I feel fine.

Good. Good.