Raffi Barsoumian

Damon focuses on holding himself together after an unexpected tragedy; Markos leaves Sheriff Forbes horrified; Bonnie seizes an opportunity to settle a score.

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.

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.

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.

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.