Raffi Barsoumian

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.

When Stefan and Elena are put in imminent danger, Damon suggests they hide in a remote cabin once owned by Caroline's father; a ghostly presence tries to make itself known with fire and violence; Bonnie disregards warnings from Gram.

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.

Elena and Stefan start having dreams about an alternate version of their lives; Damon receives unwanted relationship advice from Enzo; Matt has a frightening encounter.

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.