While Stefan attempts to explain recent events to a very ill Elena, Damon tries to figure out how to make a disturbing confession; Caroline uncovers a frightening secret.
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.
Stefan tries to distract Elena from her relationship problems; Bonnie struggles to be realistic about how the changes on the Other Side will affect her; Jeremy and Matt tell Damon the Traveler knife is missing; Enzo reveals what happened to Maggie.
Elena returns to college after months of coping with loss in a potentially dangerous way; Caroline searches for a way to reverse the anti-magic spell; Alaric tries to adjust to life as a vampire.
Damon is in hot water after going forward with a plan that involves Alaric's unwilling participation; Elena is surprised by Jeremy's reaction to hopeful news about Bonnie; Liv is faced with a difficult choice.