Original Air Date: 03/25/2010
Director: Joshua Butler
Writers: Brian Young

Matt and Caroline are surprised by the sudden reappearance of Matt’s estranged mother Kelly who arrives back in Mystic Falls with an agenda. Stefan and Elena are worried about Damon’s new attitude, while one vampire from the crypt is loose and killing. Meanwhile, Damon is asked by Sheriff Forbes to take part in a fund-raising bachelor auction. Elsewhere, Alaric discovers shocking secrets from his own past over his late wife. With help from Jenna and Stefan, Elena is determined to find out everything she can about her birth mother, but the truth may be more than she can handle when she learns about Isobel’s past, her gruesome demise… and her connection to Alaric.

Featured Music

Jet – “Black Hearts (On Fire)”
Sounds Under Radio – “Portrait of a Summer Thief”
Free Energy – “Something in Common”
Sweet Thing – “Winter Night
Above the Golden State – “Real You”
Sound Team – “Your Eyes Are Liars”

Quotes

Woman: [on phone] Was there a problem? Did you find her?
Elena: Isobel?

Damon: If she’s related to Elena maybe she’s related to Katherine and Katherine sent her to me. It can’t be a coincidence that Isobel sought me out.