TEXT: [The Woods] (Stefan and Elena wake up. They're lying on the ground, under a cover. She looks at him. She smiles) Elena: Hi Stefan: Hi [Salvatore's' House] (Stefan is in his bedroom, packing some stuff. Damon's here) Damon: You're making a big mistake Stefan: No, I'm not. If I can get Elena used to animal blood right out the gate... Damon: You're reaching Stefan: Maybe she'll be able to bypass all the things that we went through Damon: Delusional Stefan: Maybe she actually has a shot at this Damon: Wrong. You're just wrong, Stefan Stefan: She won't be able to handle it if she hurts someone, Damon. Her compassion is her Achilles' heel and everything is magnified right now Damon: Then you better hope she's not a fan of Bambi [The Woods] (Stefan and Elena are looking at a doe. She doesn't seem convinced) Stefan: Close your eyes (She closes them. Stefan uses he speed and goes to the doe) [Salvatore's House] Damon: She needs human blood, Stefan. From the vein Stefan: Oh, come on, you know what happens. You name me a vampire who didn't kill at least one person when they were new (Damon gets up) Damon: You name me one who went on the bunny diet and didn't kill dozens [The woods] (Elena has drunk from the dos. She has blood on her mouth and seems about to cry) [Salvatore's House] Stefan: If she kills someone, she will crumble. How much pain do you think she can take before she shuts off her humanity switch? Damon: It happens to the best of us at least once [The woods] (Elena gets up and the doe leaves) [Salvatore's House] Damon: We get over it, Stefan. A hundred years or so Stefan: Yeah, well, I think I'd like her to skip that part Damon: She can't learn to control the blood lust
SUMMARY:
The pastor's daughter, and old friend of the Gilberts, April Young, returns to town following her father's death. Meanwhile, a vampire hunter, Connor Jordon, is investigating the supernatural population of Mystic Falls under the ruse of investigating the explosion that killed the Council. Using gloves made of vervain, Connor discovers Tyler is a vampire and immediately shoots him, but Tyler escapes. Jeremy meets Connor at the Mystic Grill and notices a tattoo only he can see. Despite Stefan's best efforts, Elena is having trouble keeping animal blood down, and turns to Damon for help. Thinking she needs blood from the vein, he allows Elena to drink from him; however, she is unable to keep down Damon's blood as well. At the memorial held for the victims of the explosion, Connor kidnaps, stabs, and brings April to the second floor of the church, trying to use her blood to draw out any vampires in the church. Matt allows Elena, who is losing control, to feed on him. Since Tyler is a hybrid, he reveals himself and allows Connor to shoot him to protect his vampire friends, who escape during the panic started by the public shooting. When Elena and Caroline go to rescue April, Elena begins to lose control and tries to attack April. However, Caroline stops her, and Elena pulls it together enough to heal and compel April. Damon tries to fight Connor in the parking lot, but is overpowered. Stefan comes to his aid and Connor makes a run for it. However, Stefan is upset that Damon blood-shared with Elena and punches him. The episode ends with Connor finding a note written by the pastor about a "greater evil," and Elena and her friends having a private memorial for everyone they have lost.