NARRATOR: Previously on the Vampire Diaries:
My sister's a ghost and I never got to say goodbye.
-Matt, please. VICKI: Matt.
Vicki?
They're looking for Mikael. The vampire who hunts vampires.
You don't wanna wake him. He will kill all of you.
Elena's blood. Drink it.
Good boy.
(GROWLS)
That's a good sign.
He's flipped a switch. Stefan is gone, not coming back.
You can fight it. You have to want it enough.
-Because I love you? -Right, because you love me.
KLAUS: Only thing stronger than the craving for blood is your love for this one girl.
-Turn it off. STEFAN: No!
Turn it off!
-What did you do? -I fixed him.
(ALARM BEEPING)
Good morning.
The pressure of your punch ejects the stakes.
Easy enough.
(ELENA GRUNTS)
ELENA: That's weird.
-Must be jammed or something. -You're not strong enough.
Better start lifting some weights. Put some meat on your bones.
Thanks for not sugarcoating it.
You know what this is?
A vervain grenade. I've used one before.
Then you know the element of surprise is your only advantage.
-Surprise. -Oh, my God.
This isn't a joke to me, Ric.
You think I'm joking?
Vampires take whatever they want.
They hurt whoever they want. And do it without remorse.
-It's their nature. -You don't have to use pronouns.
-You can say Stefan. -Look, I get why you're here.
Stefan hurt you. You don't want it to happen again.
But you think I'm crazy to believe I can protect myself...
...from a vampire who's flipped the switch on his humanity.
I think you found a way to get out of bed this morning.
And that makes you the strongest person I know.
I think that you can do pretty much anything.
(SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
Here we are. Senior year.
Anyone else think this should feel slightly more empowering?
Okay, so prank night was a bust.
But we are accepting it and we're moving on.
You're right. Why should I let the fact that my boyfriend is seeing the ghost...
...of his girlfriends hinder this experience?
Yes. And why should I let the fact my boyfriend was turned into a hybrid...
...put a damper on an otherwise fabulous day?
Today's our anniversary.
Technically, Stefan and I met on the first day of school last year.
Yeah, you win.
Are you sure you want to be here?
I have to be here. I have to put it behind me.
New year, new life.
Yeah.
Uh-oh. Alexandra. Left hand, please.
Hey, the two brunettes on the staircase owe me a Persian rug.
You mean they owe us a Persian rug. It's my house, too, brother.
Ooh. Would you like a spin?
This is what Klaus had in mind when he compelled you to protect Elena?
These ladies are helping me be all that I can be.
(KNOCKING ON DOOR)
-Where's Stefan? -Who the hell are you?
He left me here. My brother actually left me here.
I'm sorry, your tone implies that I'm actually supposed to care.
You're Klaus' sister?
Rebekah. Pleasure, I'm sure.
-Which one's my room? -You're not staying here.
Rude. Both of you.
I'll see to it myself.
I guess she's staying here.
So, what, it's not cool to talk to juniors anymore?
Hey. Happy first day.
-You're mad. -I'm not. I'm resigned to the fact...
...I'm sharing space in our relationship with Anna and Vicki.
-I haven't talked to Vicki in a while. -Not the point, Jeremy.
Look, I know that. I know. Okay? But I had to see Anna again, Bonnie.
-She had information Damon needed. -I get it, but put yourself in my shoes.
You loved both of them. And you guys didn't break up, they died.
And you keep letting them back in.
Do you think I want any of this?
I think you have the power to decide whether or not you see them.
Remember that, okay?
You were always better at being a part of this than I was.
(SIGHS)
Sorry.
You can't just keep appearing like this. It freaks me out.
I'm a ghost. It's all I got.
And I couldn't appear if you weren't thinking about me.
I was just thinking about our first day last year.
I was worried about running into Elena and you said--
Suck it up, be a man, and show her what she's missing.
Yeah, and instead she met a vampire.
You okay, Matty?
You seem unhappy.
Yeah, just life stuff.
You know, with you gone and Mom not around...
...it's a lot to deal with alone.
I'm glad I get to talk to you, though. I miss you.
I miss you too.
What if I told you there was a way that you could help me come back?
What do you mean, come back?
Donovan.
What are you doing? Come on, man, let's go.
You talking to yourself?
What's got you in such a good mood?
We're seniors, man. Life is good.
Come on, Mikael. Breakfast.
Yummy.
Mikael, wake up.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
-What? DAMON (ON PHONE): "What?"
I've been calling you for two days.
That's exactly how long I've been ignoring you.
Jeremy told me that you found Mikael.
Sort of. He's a little out of commission.
He won't eat. And I've tried everything.
Gravediggers, mourners, mice, rats, bats. He's just not interested.
Well, try harder. We need him to kill Klaus...
...so I can de-rippefy Stefan before he destroys my house.
Fine. I'll give it another shot.
(CELL PHONE RINGING)
Hey. Are you checking up on me? Because I'm fine.
Yeah, so you might not wanna come here for a while.
We have a new housemate. Barbie-Klaus.
Rebekah? She's living with you now? Why?
She's stranded.
Apparently, Klaus left her in the dust after I name-dropped Mikael.
What about Stefan? What's he up to?
Oh, you know Stefan. Journaling. Reading. Shaping his hair.
Come on, Damon, I can handle it. What?
Was that the bell? Ring, ring. Don't wanna be late.
(SIGHS)
I forgot about the bonfire.
You have to go. It's our first spirit squad event.
-And it sets the bar for the whole year-- -Relax, Caroline. I'll be there.
Thank you. It's just that--
Happy first day.
-Is that blood? -Oh, my God.
-What's going on? CAROLINE: Vampire 101.
Don't wear your breakfast to school.
-Chill out, it was a blood bag. -From where?
-Rebekah hooked me up. -Rebekah?
And what are you even talking to her for?
Klaus told her to keep watch on me.
-Protect his new asset. -His what?
Why are you amused by this?
I'm his first successful hybrid, Caroline.
Don't you think that's awesome?
Oh, wow.
-I cannot believe you just said that. -So I'm gonna go.
Good luck.
Hello, Elena.
What are you doing here?
What do you mean? I'm going back to school.
-Go Timberwolves. -What? Why?
Klaus wants me to keep an eye on you. I'm doing what I'm told.
-I'm gonna be late for class. -Oh, uh, class is this way.
Let go of me, Stefan.
Elena, do you think I wanna be a senior for the hundredth time?
No. But if I don't have a choice in the matter, neither do you.
-I said let go of me. -Let her go.
ELENA: Stefan, stop it.
You're not gonna want to get in my way, okay, Ric?
I will see you both in History.
ALARIC: What the hell is he doing here? -Klaus compelled him to watch me.
I'm one of Klaus' assets now that my blood is the only way to create a hybrid.
-So now he's a bodyguard? -I don't know, but he's not Stefan.
(SCHOOL BELL RINGS)
Look, his being here is not good for us. We have to do something.
STEFAN: You're in my seat.
Hey, you.
Welcome back, seniors.
Let's turn our brains back on, starting with this country's original founders.
-The Native Americans. REBEKAH: What about the Vikings?
There's no evidence Viking explorers...
...actually settled in the United States.
-Who are you? -My name's Rebekah.
I'm new. And history is my favorite subject.
You have got no business in the stoner pit.
-Figured you'd feel comfortable here. -Touché.
What did you mean that I can help you come back?
Right now I can only come back when you're thinking of me.
-But there is a way I could be free of that. -How?
This sounds crazy, but I have help from the other side.
The other side?
Dude, what are you doing over here?
-I could ask you the same question. -Just looking for my stoner lab partner.
All right, see you around.
-Can he not see you anymore? -He was talking to Vicki.
-Right out there in the open. -How?
When he died and came back, he must've started seeing her.
She said that she could come back. That she had help on the other side.
Help? What kind of help?
Who's helping you?
The witch I've been to says there's a ritual.
She can do magic from my side to push me over to yours.
Is it even possible? Could she come back?
-I guess if she had a stronger foothold. -Like an anchor?
Exactly. Right now I'm tethered to you.
My only access point to your side is through you.
But if she were to get a stronger foothold....
I'll be able to come and go as I please, when I want, where I want.
-I won't have to rely on you. -You'll still be a ghost, Vick.
In a town of vampires, werewolves and witches.
I'll fit right in.
Seriously? You're gonna make jokes about this?
Matt, relax.
No one else will be able to see me.
She's bad news, Jeremy. There's nothing but darkness around her.
This is Vicki we're talking about.
She's not a bad person.
You can't upset the balance of nature without a price.
If she's using a witch's energy from the other side...
...you don't know what price she agreed to pay.
I can be a part of this life again, Matt.
Instead of being on the other side all alone.
You won't have to be alone either.
What do I have to do?
Has anybody seen Dana?
Sounds like you have an opening on the squad.
What are you doing?
Hey. Hey.
You can't just come and infiltrate all of our lives.
I'm only interested in yours.
Your spunk. Your popularity.
Maybe even your boyfriend.
It's not the ballet, ladies. Let's move, let's move.
I think we're done here.
You have a mental breakdown? Get in line.
Got a better idea.
Shut up so we can go get drunk at the bonfire.
Hit the showers, gentlemen.
(ALL CHEER)
-Try to be a little more subtle, Tyler. -Coming from the queen of subtlety?
Relax. I'm in total control.
-Then why are you acting like this? -Drop it, Caroline.
I'm fine. I've never been better.
-Klaus has given me this gift. -Wait. What?
BOY: Hey, check out the new girl.
GIRL: Come on, Rebekah, you got this.
(STUDENTS CHEERING)
(STUDENTS APPLAUDING)
-Oh, my God. -Damn. Girl's got moves.
(GIRLS SPEAKING INDISTINCTLY)
Look at you being all fit.
Are you going to the bonfire tonight?
-Sounds like fun, right? -Seriously, Stefan, leave me alone.
You think I'm annoying now, wait till homecoming.
Hey, who are you bringing? I don't want it to be weird.
BOY: Sorry. Ugh.
-Watch it, dick. -Who are you?
The guy who's been assigned to protect a human blood bag.
I mean, no offense or anything.
What?
No.
Get it away.
-You need blood. -Get it away from me.
Happy?
Thank you.
I remember you.
Chicago, 1920s. You were looking for Klaus.
You're not so scary for a bad-ass vampire vampire-hunter.
-You gonna bench press a vampire? ELENA: You understand what's happening?
Stefan called me a human blood bag. He's a completely different person.
(GRUNTS)
-What are you doing? -Helping you out.
-Damon. -Come on, Buffy.
Stop it.
(PANTING)
Like one obnoxious Salvatore isn't bad enough.
You called, I'm here.
-What's your plan, oh warrior princess? -I wanna lock Stefan up.
At least until this Mikael guy comes, kills Klaus and the compulsion breaks.
Compulsion or not, Stefan's high on human blood, okay? A lot of it.
-We've gotten him off before. -This is different. Not a stint in rehab.
His humanity's gone. Lights out. No one's home.
Then do it for me, Damon.
Every single time I look at him I feel like I'm gonna break.
And I'm not gonna give him that satisfaction.
What are you doing?
Feel that?
That's the sternum.
It's a solid plate of bone.
Right here, just below the rib cage.
Next to the spine.
That's your way to a vampire's heart.
I'll do whatever it is you need me to do, Elena.
No one's gonna hurt you.
Especially not my brother.
(BOY SHOUTING INDISTINCTLY)
I'll lure Stefan away from the fire. When he's distracted--
I'll shoot him.
DAMON: Can't Bonnie just Juju him? -I'm trying to keep Bonnie out of this.
I don't trust Stefan won't hurt her.
Caroline, are you covered?
Yes, I will make sure the old Forbes jail cell is prepped and ready.
You're forgetting a key player here. Rebekah.
Wherever Stefan goes, a blond ponytail tends to follow.
It's your job to keep her away.
How? She's an Original. Last time I checked, we're out of daggers.
-So then preoccupy her with your charm. -Might have better luck finding a dagger.
-You ever not gonna be mad at me, Ric? -Doubtful.
Sorry I'm late. What's going on?
We need you to raid your mom's vervain supply.
-Enough to keep Stefan down a while. -You can't do that to Stefan.
Why not? Trust me, Tyler, it's in his best interest.
-Yeah. -But it's not in Klaus'.
But Klaus is the bad guy, Tyler.
Why are you acting like some freaky hybrid slave-minion?
Uh-oh.
-What? -Klaus made me who I am, Caroline.
-I owe him everything. -Oh, boy.
Okay, can we cool it on the commentary, please?
What is going on?
I'm just gonna go.
(GROANS)
What are you doing?
-He's been sired. -What?
Sired. He feels loyal to Klaus because Klaus' blood created him.
Loyal how?
He'll seek acceptance from his master. It's rare. Maybe not so much in hybrids.
So how do I fix him?
Get a new boyfriend.
You all right there?
-I thought Tyler would be here. -You're into Tyler now, huh? Fickle.
You give me the time of day again, we'll talk.
Until then, a girl has needs.
Excuse me.
Elena, hi. What are you doing?
I'm having fun, Stefan. You have a problem with that?
All right. Take it easy. We both know you're kind of a lightweight.
Really? You think I'm gonna let a blood addict tell me how to drink?
Concentrate on me, Matty.
This is too weird.
Just focus. This is a good thing.
Now say you accept me.
I accept you.
(GASPS)
Did you just--?
I felt that.
I feel that too.
It worked. I'm here, Matty.
You talked to Anna about this?
She's on the other side. I thought she might know something.
About what? They're all alone there.
Somehow Vicki's been communicating with some super strong witch.
If there's another witch, don't you think you should come to me before Anna?
Tell her not to be upset. I tried to help.
Not now, Anna.
-She's here? -She's just trying to help.
-I can't deal with this right now. -Bonnie--
Matt's trying to resurrect his dead sister. I think I'll go deal with that instead.
I can feel this.
I can feel everything.
Witch didn't mention this part?
It makes sense. Our deal was that she'd help me do what I need to do.
What are you talking about? What deal, Vick?
Well, if I want to stay here, I have to help her restore the balance.
Klaus' hybrids can't be allowed to survive.
-You can't kill Tyler, Vicki-- -Not Tyler, Matt.
It's Elena who's the key to creating the hybrids.
What? Vicki, no--
I'm sorry, Matty.
But I want to stay.
ALL: Drink! Drink! Drink!
-What? No friends your own age? -Like you can talk.
Is this supposed to be fun? I've been through 10.
You're just looking at it all wrong.
Look, it's a little rough on the outside, but on the inside....
Yum.
Mm.
-It's good. -Yep.
What's that look?
What look?
My brother's got his flirt on. And you're jealous.
I'm not jealous.
It's all right, be jealous. By all means. I'm sure Damon will be thrilled.
I'm not jealous, Stefan.
All right. It's my mistake.
Whatever. I'm out of here.
Matt. Matt, slow down. What happened?
I messed up, Bonnie.
What? How? Where is she?
BOY: Give me a hand with this keg, man.
I can't believe you've never had one of these.
Well, I've been in a casket for 90 years.
That's no excuse.
-Mm. -Mm.
Why are you being so nice to me? You hate me. You should be mean.
Well, I could be mean if that's what you're into.
You're distracting me. Why?
Just trying to be a good housemate.
There's never a fair fight between us, Damon.
Remember that.
(GROANING)
What the hell? How did I get home?
I brought you here. You were being a d-bag.
What's your problem today?
My problem is you've been sired. Do you even know what that means?
It means that you put Klaus' needs first. He is your master now.
I'm not anyone's pet, Caroline. He doesn't control me.
Something's controlling you. Don't know why else you're acting like the old you.
-The old me? -Yeah, the old you.
The pre-werewolf you. The obnoxious you that I would never be friends with.
Whoa. Wait, wait, wait.
I'm sorry. I don't want to be that guy. I hated that guy.
You're a vampire now, Tyler.
Everything about your personality is heightened. So you have to be careful.
I will.
I promise. Just don't hate me.
Everything I like about me is you.
I used to know every constellation. How did I forget them all?
You're drunk. You need to go home.
Fine. Just let me find my car.
-You're joking, right? -Uh-oh.
It's the fun-police.
I thought that Ripper Stefan was supposed to be the life of the party.
All right, I'm driving you home. Come on.
What are you, 5? Get down.
Why? Are you afraid that I'm gonna--? Whoa.
That was close. Klaus would not be happy with you.
You're hilarious.
Look, Stefan. No hands.
(LAUGHS)
(SCREAMS)
I knew you'd catch me.
(SILENCED GUNSHOTS)
(GRUNTS)
You okay?
Yeah. I'm fine.
-You look not sober. -The plan worked. That's all that matters.
Let's just get him out of here.
I'm so sorry. I didn't think she'd do something like this.
I trusted her.
You need to tell me what you did to let Vicki out...
...so I know exactly how to send her back.
I see all the geniuses came out to the bonfire tonight.
Elena! Elena!
-Open the door! -I can't, it won't open.
What the hell?
I'm sorry, Elena.
I found a spell that can block whatever magic is helping Vicki.
-What do I do? -Give me your hand.
(COUGHING)
Stefan.
Elena.
(CHANTING IN LATIN)
(COUGHING)
No!
(GASPS)
-What is she doing? -Fixing my mistake.
-Make her stop. -Bonnie, hurry up.
The spell is working, Matt. She's still here because of you.
(BONNIE CHANTING IN LATIN)
Matt, please.
I can't let you hurt anyone, Vicki.
I won't. I'll stop. Just please don't make me go.
I have to. This is wrong. You shouldn't be here.
I'm sorry.
I just didn't want to be alone anymore.
Neither did I.
But I have to let you go.
Goodbye, Vick.
She's gone.
-Hurry up before it blows. -Wait, wait, wait.
ELENA: Give it to me. I can do it.
-Damon, come on-- -Elena.
You almost got barbecued. Least I can do is first aid.
(SIGHS)
There.
You played your part of the plan really well tonight.
-Oh, yeah? -Yeah, you had Rebekah...
...drooling over you and your marshmallows.
Yeah, before she skewered me.
I thought you were too drunk to notice.
I was faking most of it.
So was I.
You ready to get going, Elena?
Great work tonight, Ric. Sorry about the car, man. Bummer.
-You're always running out. -You have to earn the overnighter.
-I consider that a challenge. -Ha, ha.
(SIGHS)
(CAROLINE GIGGLES)
-Bye. -Bye.
-What are you doing here? -I have something for you.
-What? -A little present.
-You should go. -You sure?
I think my brother would want his hybrid...
...to indulge in everything life has to offer.
I apologize for my outburst.
It would have made more sense had you known that I'd been denying myself...
...human blood for as long I can remember.
Why is it that you awoke me?
I thought you might know how to kill Klaus.
But something tells me that I've been sorely misinformed.
Would you mind helping me with these?
I assure you there's no way I can kill Klaus beneath them.
-That mean you do know how? -I can kill Klaus.
And I will.
Thank you.
A little blood will grease those muscles up real quick. Just saying.
-I don't feed on living things. -Then what do you eat?
(SCREAMS)
It's okay if you wanna be friends with Damon.
I don't.
I think he kind of misses you.
Well, you got me tonight.
-I definitely wasn't expecting that. -Well, that was the point.
Yeah.
You can hate it all you want, but Elena needs me.
I'll always protect her.
I think you're both better off having me around.
Elena, wait.
You could have let me die in that fire tonight.
-Why didn't you? -Because I still have hope.
After everything I've done...
...you think I'll find my humanity again?
Yes, I do.
I know who you really are. Better than anyone, Stefan.
And I'm not giving up.
Elena, do you have any idea how pathetic that makes you?
No, Stefan. It makes me strong.
(GRUNTING)
Bonnie, come on, stop dodging my calls.
Don't you think we should at least talk about this?
I shouldn't be here.
No kidding.
No, I mean, I shouldn't be here, Jeremy.
Why are you thinking about me?
I didn't think I was.
All right, look, I don't know. Okay? I don't know what I'm doing, Anna.
The problem is, I don't think I can stop thinking about you.
I can't stop thinking about you either.
What are we gonna do?
Do you feel this?
What's going on?
I can feel you.
How can I feel you?
(CRASHING)
Keep it up, Stefan.
(GRUNTS)
This is gonna be fun. about you either.