Titled: “The Next Time I Hurt Somebody, It Could Be You”
Christmas Eve dinner quickly turns deadly while Stefan makes a new deal with Cade.
We start in Monterey in 1917, which for diehard fans of the show can only mean one thing: Ripper Stefan. And in an important update, Ripper Stefan didn’t believe in shaving. In other words, Ripper Stefan is even less attractive than Stefan-with-blood-dripping-from-his-chin. (Because this time, there’s blood in his beard. I know, I know, I’m sorry.)
Back in present day, Stefan is perfectly groomed as he writes what might be his last diary entry ever to Elena. He updates her on the deal he made and asks her to remind Caroline that he did everything he could to get back to her … but that’s only if he doesn’t actually get back to her.
Once his journal is set, it’s time for him to enjoy the perfect Christmas Eve dinner. He and Caroline have been planning the event forever, and all he wants for his last day is to eat more than he should, to drink until their friends and family seem somewhat normal — buddy, there’s not enough alcohol in the world — and to spend time with Caroline. She agrees.
Just then, Alaric arrives with the girls, but in some bad news for Ric, Damon and Sybil aren’t far behind. Quick reminder: Ric and Matt thought they killed Damon in the last episode — they even buried him! — but they didn’t know about the whole “deal with the devil” thing. So once Damon shows up, even though he and his date promised not to harm the girls, it’s no surprise that Ric decides his evening will be best spent reading bedtime stories to the girls while Caroline handles the dinner………
So as Caroline serves dinner, Damon and Sybil grill Peter. Sure, he gambled and cheated on his taxes, but Damon wants to know what kept him away from his family for 20 years. And sadly for Matt, Damon eventually gets an answer. (That tends to happen when you hold a knife to someone’s throat.) Peter admits that when Kelly got pregnant with Vicki, he left because he was ashamed. He couldn’t be another “toiler-scrubber in this town.” So basically, he left because he wanted to……..
The hour ends as Damon pulls up alongside Stefan and offers to give his brother a ride. Just as they exit Mystic Falls, Stefan flips his switch. (I did love that shot.) Now, the Salvatores are ready for Christmas.
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