In the present day, Stefan is consumed by guilt over his recent bloodlust and his past role in Damon's life. He refuses to feed and removes his daylight ring, choosing to wait for death by sunrise until Elena intervenes.

by Stateless (featured during the pivotal final scenes).

Bonnie returns to Mystic Falls but remains cold and distant toward Elena and Stefan, still grieving the death of her grandmother and blaming the vampires for the tragedy. Episode Highlights