[s1e8]: 162 Lumгўnдѓri

: Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi Branson , one of his oldest and best friends, who arrives in Mystic Falls to celebrate with him.

: The episode ends with Bonnie having a haunting vision of her ancestor, Emily Bennett , in the cemetery, warning that "It's coming". [S1E8] 162 LumГўnДѓri

The episode centers on . Key storylines include: : Stefan is surprised by a visit from

: Still reeling from recent supernatural revelations, Elena tries to avoid Stefan. When she eventually goes to the Salvatore house, she is taken aback to find a half-dressed Lexi, leading to initial jealousy and awkwardness. Key storylines include: : Still reeling from recent

: Bonnie continues to explore her family's witch heritage with the help of her grandmother ( Grams ). She receives a "talisman" necklace that has been passed down through generations.

: Damon compels Caroline to throw a large birthday party at the Mystic Grill. This is part of a darker scheme to frame Lexi for the recent vampire attacks in town, thereby throwing Sheriff Forbes and the town's secret "council" off his and Stefan's trail.

: Under the influence of Damon’s previous mind-wipe, Jeremy’s behavior changes for the better; he stops using drugs and begins focusing on his studies again, which surprises Elena and Aunt Jenna.