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.
Enzo and Caroline go on a trip and find another doppleganger; Elena and Damon learn about Jeremy's bad behaviour at school; Bonnie has an encounter with Luke that leaves her unsettled.
Stefan tries to distract Elena from obsessing about the state of her relationship with Damon, while Bonnie does her best to be realistic about how the changes happening on the Other Side will affect her existence as the Anchor.
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.