Evan Gamble

As Stefan struggles to deal with his past, he and Damon reveal to Elena how they became vampires. Elsewhere, Pearl goes up against John Gilbert, Damon and Alaric race to find one of Jonathan Gilbert's inventions before John does, and Jeremy's feelings for Anna grow.

Stefan goes to extremes to find out the reason that Katherine returned to Mystic Falls, and is shocked when she tells him what really happened back in 1864. Meanwhile, Damon tries a new tactic to learn more about Mason, but is he making a dangerous enemy? Elsewhere, Tyler demands Mason tell him the truth about their family, and Katherine delivers an ultimatum which leaves Elena and Stefan with few options.

An ageing rock star attempts to cement his musical legacy, while trying to prevent his troubled son from unraveling.