Dax Griffin

Serenity's engine explodes, draining its oxygen supply and sending Mal into a delirious state of flashbacks about how he came to own the ship and form his crew.

When a person killed right in front of Phoebe comes back from the dead to blame the witch for her death, Phoebe feels guilty and vulnerable, offering Zankou a chance to steal the Book of Shadows.

The team tackle an unusual case involving a poisoned real estate developer whose organs were previously removed.

Stefan and Elena are worried by Damon's behaviour in the wake of his discovery about Katherine. Elena is determined to learn more about her birth mother, but is not prepared for what she finds. Elsewhere, Damon and Alaric take part in a fundraising bachelor auction, and Matt's mother returns.

Haley receives news of a possible tragedy and Dan's search for Nathan leads him back to his dark past. Meanwhile, Clay has a breakthrough with his treatment, Brooke and Julian deal with Xavier, and Chase's concern for Chuck pushes him to his limits.