2.22 As I Lay Dying

Original Air Date: 05/12/2011
Director: John Behring
Writers: Turi Meyer & Al Septien & Michael Narducci

While Mystic Falls presents a screening of “Gone with The Wind” in the town square, Damon’s memories of Katherine in 1864 mix with the reality of Elena in the present day. Stefan pays a terrible personal price for his attempt to prevent a tragedy, and Sheriff Forbes makes a deadly mistake while trying to keep everyone safe. More than one life hangs in the balance as the consequences of the sacrifice ritual play out to a horrifying conclusion.

Featured Music

Ingrid Michaelson – “Turn To Stone”
Days Difference – “Speakers”
Girl Named Toby – “Holding A Heart”
Levi Kreis – “I Should Go”

Quotes

Damon: I know you love Stefan. And it will always be Stefan. But I love you. You should know that..
Elena: I do.

Damon: I will always choose you.

Klaus: I could have compelled her to behave, but a real ripper enjoys the hunt.

Katherine: It’s okay to love them both. I did.

Damon: You should have met me in 1864. You’d have liked me.
Elena: I like you now. Just the way you are.

Damon: I made a lot of choices that have gotten me here. I deserve to die.

Damon: Why must you always run from me?
Katherine: Because I know you’ll chase.

Stefan: Your blood is the cure.
Klaus: Gotta love mother nature.

Caroline: All of this waiting around for news is ruining Scarlet for me.

Alaric: Give me your glass. Neither one of us is drunk enough for this conversation.

Klaus [to Stefan]: You are just shy of useless.

Stefan: I’m the one who made him a vampire in the first place. If there’s a cure, I owe it to him to find it.

Elena: Movie night is supposed to be a distraction. Tomorrow we can return to our regularly scheduled drama.