Rebecca Koon

At Whitmore College, Elena and Caroline decide it’s time to throw a big party, but their plans are interrupted when Jesse (recurring guest star Kendrick Sampson) suddenly needs Caroline’s help. At Elena’s request, Damon comes up with an effective method to get Wes (recurring guest star Rick Cosnett) to answer his questions. At the party, Elena finds that she and Aaron (recurring guest star Sean Sipos) have a lot in common, and Caroline grows more concerned about Jesse. Meanwhile, Katherine does a favor for Matt and manages to get through to Stefan, who is still struggling to overcome the events of the summer. Finally, Bonnie does her best to cope with her new reality, and Damon makes a terrifying discovery about a secret society.

Thrill-seekers stage a Western-style stickup on an old country road, attracting the attention of Justin and his team, as well as the retribution of a legendary bull rider with a reputation for violence.