Original Air Date: 12/02/2010
Director: Ralph Hemecker
Writers: Caroline Dries

Elena decides to take matters into her own hands and offers a tempting incentive to Rose for her help. When things take an unexpected turn, however, Rose calls on Damon to deal with the plan Elena has set in motion. Jeremy’s reckless attempt to help Bonnie retrieve the moonstone lands him in a life-threatening position and forces Stefan to put himself in danger. Bonnie and Luka form a closer connection. Tyler shows Caroline the Lockwood cellar, where she makes a discovery that leaves them both terrified.

Featured Music

Kat Graham - “Only Happy When It Rains”
Joel and Luke - “Love’s To Blame”
Rie Sinclair – “No Way Out”

Quotes

Stefan: Promise me, whatever happens, you’ll protect her.
Damon: Promise.

Elena: I don’t question why everyone tries so hard to save me. You shouldn’t question why I try so hard to save everyone else.

Damon: If I had a dollar for every time some evil vampire surprised me.

Jeremy: I don’t need an escort to my room.
Bonnie: Between here and upstairs, you may do something stupid.

Damon: I killed you. You were dead.
Elijah: For centuries now.

Caroline [to Tyler]: I don’t want you to be alone.

Caroline: There’s a reason it’s called a curse, Tyler.

Damon: Get your ass out the door before I throw you over my shoulder and carry you out myself.

Elena: I don’t want to be saved. Not if it means Klaus is gonna kill every person I love.

Rose: You know that she isn’t going anywhere near my blood, right?
Elena: I know that. She doesn’t.

Bonnie: I’ll be fine.
Jeremy: You could get hurt.
Bonnie: And Elena could die.

Damon: It’s a plan. Is it perfect? What plan is?

Damon: I’d rather poke my eyes out.
Katherine: They’re such pretty eyes.

Alaric: Well, I’m naked. So… I’m gonna go.

Elena: Sound like you guys already have it all planned out.
Damon: Yup, we’re awesome!