Original Air Date: 12/09/2010
Director: Elizabeth Allen
Writers: Mike Daniels

As the full moon approaches, Caroline helps Tyler prepare for the transformation he is powerless to stop. While Stefan and Katherine play mind games on one another, Damon and Alaric are suspicious when a stranger named Jules shows up in Mystic Falls, searching for her missing friend, Mason. Elena is frustrated at the lengths Jeremy and her friends have gone to in order to keep her safe. Bonnie and Luca work together on a spell, while still keeping secrets from one another. Finally, Elijah makes an unexpected appearance with an offer that could change everything.

Featured Music

Howie Day – “Longest Night”
Ra Ra Riot – “Shadowcasting”
Goldhawks – “This Time Next Year”
The Drums – “Let’s Go Surfing”
Agent Ribbons – “I’m Alright”
Superchunk – “Everything At Once”
Land Of Talk – “Quarry Hymns”

Quotes

Rose: It doesn’t mean I can’t be a special friend.
Damon: I think I like you.

Damon: You sure you can do that?
Rose: I don’t love men that love other women. I think more of myself then that.

Rose: I’m gonna help you.
Damon: Help me do what?
Rose: Save Elena. Protect Elena. All things Elena.

Elijah: Good evening, Katerina. Thank you or having the good sense to be frightened.

Katherine: I do love you, Stefan. Even if you don’t believe it.

Damon: I’ve been marked. What the Hell kind of wolf pronoun stuff is that anyway?

Elijah: I’m a man of my word, Elena. When I make a deal, I keep a deal.

Stefan [to Katherine]: The pleasure I’ll get of watching you suffer is greater than any pain I’ll ever feel.

Damon: A) He can’t do anything about it and B) what I just said.

Elena: Do you think this is funny?
Damon: Yes, Elena, I find hilarity in the lengths I need to go to to save your life

Damon: I’ve been dead before. I got over it.

Damon: Elena is on a martyr tear that rivals even if you’re greatest hits.

Bonnie: We’re not gonna let you get used in some creepy sacrifice ritual.