TEXT: [A road] (Elena is alone on the middle of the road. She lies on the road) [Salvatore's House] Stefan: We're gonna lose her, Damon Damon: She needs time. It's only been a couple of days Stefan: Her humanity is off. She's basically numb to everything that makes her who she is Damon: She's a vampire. The off switch is one of the biggest perks. When being undead gets you down, voila. Vampire Prozac Stefan: She burned down her family home with her brother's dead body still inside Damon: Saves us the trouble of having to do it ourselves. I call that a win. Worst-case scenario, I'll invoke the sire bond and tell her to turn it back on Stefan: No. Her brother just died. You force all that grief on her at once, it's gonna overwhelm her. We need to give her a reason to want to turn it on Damon: Fine. We'll show her a good time. I know it's controversial, Stefan, but people actually like to have fun Stefan: You really think that's gonna work? Damon: There's only one way to find out [A road] (Elena is still lying on the road. A woman stops her car, gets out and rushes toward her) Woman: Are you all right? Was there an accident? Where are you hurt? Are you in pain? Elena: I don't feel anything Woman: I have a blanket in my car. Try not to move. I'll call for help (She goes to her car. When she turns herself, Elena's standing next to her) Woman: What are you doing? (Elena bites her and drinks her blood. Damon intervenes) Damon: That's enough (She doesn't stop) Damon: I said that's enough. We agreed no killing Elena: This is the first person I've seen in days whose body isn't laced with vervain, and I'm hungry Damon: You leave a trail of bodies, people are gonna start asking questions Elena: I don't care (She resumes her meal)
SUMMARY:
Elena's new outlook has everyone concerned, leading Stefan and Damon to agree that going back to the normal routine of high school would be the best thing for her. Caroline is pleasantly surprised when Elena decides to rejoin the cheerleading squad, but her pleasure turns to shock when Elena's behavior proves dangerous. Not giving up on their search for the cure, Damon and Rebekah work together until his unwanted advice catches her off-guard. Klaus tries to use Hayley to get the information he's after and makes an intriguing discovery in the process. Meanwhile, a bored Elena throws a wild party and gets into an ugly fight.