Elena finally realizes that Stefan is beyond saving and is having trouble admitting the way she feels for Damon. Klaus comes back to mystic falls, he figures out a way to make his hybrids not die by using Elena's blood. he leaves making Stefan stay behind to keep an eye on everything. strange things start happening in Mystic Falls.

When Toby Marshalls goes back to college, Aria Montgomery finally feel's free from the deal she was blackmailed into. And, she's free to focus on her 'secret boyfriend', Ezra. But even with Toby out of the picture, he leaves something behind. Or does he?