Original Air Date: 05/05/2011
Director: Paul M. Sommers
Writers: Caroline Dries & Mike Daniels

With the arrival of the full moon, Elena tries to prepare for whatever Klaus has planned and Tyler faces his second transformation. The terrifying events quickly spin out of control, despite an unexpected act of courage. Finally, Damon admits the truth to Stefan about a terrible new development they must face.

Featured Music

Birdy – “Skinny Love”

Quotes

Klaus: Hello my lovelies, are we ready?

Damon: You wanna do something for me? Keep this from Elena. The last thing she needs is another grave to mourn.

Damon: When Klaus dies, you’re going to walk out of here without a scratch and Elena’s aunt dies. Somehow you’re the only one that wins. How’d that happen??
Katherine: I didn’t let love get in the way.
Damon: Enjoy eternity alone, Katherine.

Katherine: It was her or me, I chose her.

Damon: Great, I was just thinking about getting a bite to eat.

Klaus: it’s time. Thank you Elena. Elena: Go to hell.

Klaus: You were dead.

Damon: Come back as a vampire and I will stake you myself cause I can’t stand the idea of you hating me forever.

Elena: Witches are supposed to maintain the balance of nature. It’s your duty to them. To keep this curse sealed.

Greta: My duty is to Klaus. A new order.

Klaus: Glad to know I still have a dance partner.

Damon: Somehow you’re the only one that wins. How’d that happen?
Katherine: I didn’t let love get in the way.
Damon: Enjoy an eternity alone, Katherine.

Tyler: You were right. I shouldn’t have come home.
Caroline: No, you just…should have never left. And you shouldn’t leave again.
Tyler: You’re kidding, right? This is the second time I’ve tried to kill you.
Caroline: Well, no friendship is perfect.

John: (voiceover, in his letter to Elena) Elena, it’s no easy task being an ordinary parent to an extraordinary child. I failed in that task. And because of my prejudices, I failed you. I’m haunted by how things might have played out differently if I’d been more willing to hear your side of things. For me, it’s the end. For you, a chance to grow old and someday do better with your own child than I did with mine. It’s for that child that I give you my ring. I don’t ask for your forgiveness or for you to forget. I ask only that you believe this. Whether you are now reading this as a human or as a vampire, I love you all the same. As I’ve always loved you, and always will. John.