Rick Cosnett

Without telling Elena that Stefan is missing, Damon turns to Sheriff Forbes (recurring guest star Marguerite MacIntyre) for help finding his brother. Elena and Caroline try to find out who is covering up a campus murder, and a fellow Whitmore student named Jesse (recurring guest star Kendrick Sampson – Greek) gives Elena some intriguing information about Professor Wes Maxfield (recurring guest star Rick Cosnett – The New Inventors). While Jeremy struggles to return to his old life, he continues to be the only person who can see and talk to Bonnie, but he can’t convince her that the time has come to let the others know she sacrificed her own life for his. After learning that Silas is searching for Katherine, Damon asks Matt and Jeremy to keep her out of sight, but the situation quickly spirals out of control. Finally, Nadia (recurring guest star Olga Fonda) uses violence to make a point about her own agenda.

While Mystic Falls observes its traditional Remembrance Day to honor the dead, Damon and Elena try to help Stefan through a confusing time, a task that ends up taking Elena on an emotional journey of her own. A worried Matt tries to figure out the reason behind his mysterious blackouts, and Caroline makes an effort to get to know Jesse (recurring guest star Kendrick Sampson) better. Meanwhile, Jeremy makes a startling confession that hits Damon hard, and Dr. Maxfield (recurring guest star Rick Cosnett) puts a plan in motion that will change everything.

Damon realizes Elena is in danger and enlists Stefan’s help to find her. The brothers pay a visit to Aaron (recurring guest star Shaun Sipos), and Damon shocks Stefan by revealing his first-hand knowledge of Aaron’s family. In an attempt to stop Damon, Dr. Wes (recurring guest star Rick Cosnett) unleashes his secret weapon, forcing Damon to deal with a part of his past he thought was gone forever, as well as the consequences of his decades-long plan for revenge. Meanwhile, Elena is horrified by Dr. Wes’ confessions about the dark history of Whitmore College and his own ultimate goal. Finally, a frantic Katherine turns to Matt for help, until she realizes that Nadia (recurring guest star Olga Fonda) may be the one who can solve her problem.

On campus, Elena is touched by a sad and secretive student named Aaron (recurring guest star Shaun Sipos – Melrose Place, Final Destination 2). Elena and Damon attend the Whitmore Historical Ball dressed as Anne Boleyn and Henry VIII. At the ball, Elena shares a dance with Dr. Maxfield (recurring guest star Rick Cosnett), who has a disturbing message for her. Caroline’s evening at the ball takes her from happiness to heartbreak. Meanwhile, Nadia (recurring guest star Olga Fonda) reveals her surprising history to Katherine, and Damon tries to make a deal with Silas. But when Silas demands that Damon commit an unthinkable act, it leads to a violent confrontation.

Silas happily announces his new goal to Damon and Elena, but they are skeptical when he promises to accomplish one important task in return for their help. Tessa (recurring guest star Janina Gavankar) confidently tells Stefan about her next move, then realizes that Silas has managed to outsmart her. A desperate Katherine discovers a new and unexpected consequence of becoming human again, and realizes she needs a new place to stay. In exchange for a spot in the dorm room, she offers to show Caroline how to get answers from Dr. Maxfield (recurring guest star Rick Cosnett). Bonnie is touched by Jeremy’s strength and determination to stand by her. Finally, Damon is stunned when he figures out the secret to Tessa’s plan.