Stepheny Brock

Everyone in town is preparing for the Founder's Day celebrations, but John has a darker plan in store which threatens all the vampires in the area. Elsewhere, Stefan is uncomfortable with Damon's new attitude towards Elena, but she is more worried about repairing her relationship with her brother. Meanwhile, Tyler has a strange experience.

Elena and Caroline compete for the title of Miss Mystic Falls, and John Gilbert tries to intimidate Damon, but his plan does not go as intended. Meanwhile, Damon finds out that Stefan has a secret that could prove dangerous to the whole town, and Bonnie returns - but does not seem pleased to see Elena again.