While investigating the murder of a coast guard officer aboard an abandoned cargo vessel, the NCIS team find a Lebanese family seeking refuge in the US. Meanwhile, Tony and McGee attempt to find the perfect woman for Gibbs.
Damon focuses on holding himself together after an unexpected tragedy; Markos leaves Sheriff Forbes horrified; Bonnie seizes an opportunity to settle a score.
When Stefan and Elena are put in imminent danger, Damon suggests they hide in a remote cabin once owned by Caroline's father; a ghostly presence tries to make itself known with fire and violence; Bonnie disregards warnings from Gram.
Stefan tries to distract Elena from her relationship problems; Bonnie struggles to be realistic about how the changes on the Other Side will affect her; Jeremy and Matt tell Damon the Traveler knife is missing; Enzo reveals what happened to Maggie.
Stefan and Elena are stranded in a remote location, where Stefan gets philosophical about Damon and Elena's relationship; Luke and Liv form a dangerous new strategy; Bonnie finally admits the truth.