Sandra Ellis Lafferty

Elena gets herself into danger as she searches for more information about Katherine's past and her own potential future. She recruits Caroline to help her, knowing that Stefan would never agree to her plan. Elsewhere, Damon uses a new confidant to aid him in uncovering the real purpose and power of the moonstone, and Jeremy and Bonnie meet a new student with a surprising family history.

Cory and Eric face different yet similar challenges :Cory is tempted by another girl, while Eric is tempted to settle for a mediocre college.

Villagers are happy to have Conan protect them, until Hissah Zul's army arrives.

Nick wants to stay in Knights Ridge, but when he tries to get a job at the local college, obstacles keep appearing, and his friends are still mad at him. Eddie tries to get back at him by pursuing Aubrey, and Hannah is angry when she realises that The Commander is trying to find out if Sam is Nick's son. Meanwhile, Ikey is not happy when Alison and Owen go on their annual date.

Preacher James takes credit for bringing back some of the returned. The unthinkable happens to Henry.