Brandi Gerard

Elena's relationship with Stefan is already going through a rocky patch when she discovers some shocking stories about his past. Damon grows weaker as his imprisonment continues, and he tries to use Caroline to escape. Elsewhere, Bonnie's special powers manifest themselves, leaving her scared and confused, and Logan uses Aunt Jenna to further his secret agenda.

The city of New Orleans prepares for Fat Tuesday; Albert receives a message; Sonny leaves Annie to her own devices; LaDonna puts her bad news on hold; the Bernettes make a Mardi Gras appearance.

Toni finds Judge Gatling at Galatoire's; Janette seeks counsel from Emeril Lagasse; Sonny falls off the wagon; Annie sits in with the Neville Brothers.

Colson is offered a transfer and the guardians send Lambreaux home. Also, Batiste takes his sons to a gig, Hidalgo returns to Texas, and McAlary revisits his pothole.

McAlary and Desautel spend New Year's Eve with each other, Batiste gets a movie job, LaDonna comforts Lambreaux, and Colson offers to testify.

Antoine plans to form a band; Toni gets a suspicious death case; Hidalgo makes lucrative connections; Sonny learns that playing music on the street is a dead end.