Our episode began with Elena and Matt checking on Alaric at the hospital. Looks like our haggard history teacher will be resting in the observation wing tonight. I wonder what sort of miracle excuse Dr. Fell is going to come up with for a man who was nearly stabbed to death and had been admitted days early for being run over by a car.
We have no time for such trivial matters because Matt is saying goodbye to Elena and letting her walk to her car—alone. You know, after somebody was in her house—killing her not-parent but sort of guardian? Aren’t ex-boyfriends classy? Elena senses something is outside of her car—so—like an idiot in a slasher movie she goes out to check and…
HI REBEKAH!
Look, it’s Rebekah and she wants revenge on Elena for stabbing her in the back (literally) with a dagger. But wait--
HI ELIJAH!
Elijah is here to save Elena from being Rebekah’s meal and tells his sister to go home. Rebekah makes a snide comment to Elijah saying that he’s weak (perhaps she senses her older brother has a crush on Elena), leaving Elijah to deal with the awkward reveal that they are all awake. Oh Elijah, we’ve missed you so much.
Elena and Elijah apparently had a little chit chat because the next scene is her filling Stefan and Damon in that Mommy Original was in the 4th coffin. Damon and Stefan are a little shocked (and Damon feels a little used) to say the least, but an invitation interrupts our trio from further discussing if Esther is there to do good or bad. It seems like the Originals—who are now going under ‘The Mikaelson (LOL—I see what you did there) family is requesting the presence of Elena (and the entire town) at a ball that is going to be thrown later that evening. Geez—can we say short notice? Luckily this one horse town has a dress for literally every occasion stored up in their closets.
Damon and Stefan argue over who should take Elena. Elena doesn’t feel she needs protection, Stefan is still acting like he doesn’t care about Elena and tells Damon it’s his job to care if Elena lives or dies now. Damon insists that he’ll go to the ball with the hidden undertone that Elena will be staying at home where it’s safe.
Ever wonder what Originals do on their day off? Me too! The family is getting ready for their party and having delightful conversations about the current state of the union—no I’m just messing with you, they’re bickering. Did you expect anything less? Kol seems to be an egotistical narcissist, Finn eerily quiet, Elijah solemn and contemplating everything that’s going on—and Klaus? Well Klaus wants to vent his spleen and make threats at Rebekah because she nearly went after his precious blood source, Elena. Esther, has the good sense to put an end to the bickering—but Klaus cannot understand why she forgives him when his siblings cannot. Esther, ever wise, tells him she’s had 1000 years to stew in anger and heal her wounds, her children—haven’t and advises him to give them some time to come around. She asks like any nosey mother would if he’s bringing anyone to the ball and Klaus tells her it’s a miracle he even agreed to go at all. It’s kind of adorable to see how flustered and awkward Klaus is about having Esther curious about his personal life.
Caroline gets a voicemail form Tyler who is off by himself somewhere, trying to condition himself to transition into a werewolf painlessly so that he can destroy his sire bond to Klaus. He tells her he heard what happened to her father (I’m guessing a call from his mom) and wanted to let her know he was sorry and that he loved her. We have no time for sweet sentiments however because Klaus has had a dress delivered to Caroline!...Do you think Klaus could have a crush on me please? I need a new wardrobe and a cute pair of boots.
Elena and Caroline ponder over this ball at the Grill and Caroline chides Elena for not telling her that she and Damon kissed. Elena had good intentions for not telling Caroline, but Caroline still feels a little hurt that she had to hear the information from Bonnie. The moment is interrupted by Rebekah showing up at the Grill to invite Matt to the party as her date. Caroline and Elena are both shocked and worried for him—a reaction that Rebekah probably wanted to trigger. Point goes to Rebekah. Elena reveals she has every intention of going to the ball, but has no intention of telling Damon or Stefan. She wants to find out what Esther wants—doesn’t Elena know that curiosity killed the cat?
We are now at the ball—the grand centerpiece of our episode. The costumes and set designs are amazing. I’m serious—how does this small one horse (no really, there is one horse) town have so many fancy dresses? Where do I need to move to be in a situation where I could wear dresses like these all the time? Stefan and Damon are not amused that Elena is there. Neither brother is pleased to see that the other one showed up either. I guess neither one of them noticed the other leaving the house in a tuxedo?
Damon makes a few snide comments to Carol Lockwood for coming to the party and Carol Lockwood replies that when the oldest and deadliest vampires settle in your town? Greet them with a smile. Re-elect Carol Lockwood, y’all! Kol comes over to introduce himself and—the strangest thing happens. Damon introduces himself to Kol and remarks that he looks familiar. I don’t find this to be a smartass comment, no, I’m genuinely curious. Did Kol and Damon know each other? Could Damon have possibly been compelled to forget meeting him? I’m genuinely curious—I need to know!
And then our lovely Elena enters the room—and damn do I want that dress. Seriously, again, how the hell did she get this dress? Why don’t I have this dress? Anyway—Damon and Stefan are not pleased to see her, quiet displeased—but Damon cannot help but make some longing eyes at her. He’s a vampire in love. Elena resigns herself to having Salvatore bodyguards (for now) and enters the party with the intent to find Esther and find out what mommy witch wants.
Caroline decides to show up as well, even being so kind as to wear the dress (and bracelet) Klaus gave her—but not for a lack of trying to find something else to wear first. Klaus seems completely smitten. For the first time Klaus looks almost human and happy. He’s in love and I believe it’s real: no hidden agenda, nothing. He’ s starting to feel. Caroline initially just walks past him blurting out “I need a drink!” Clearly she’s not drunk enough to deal with Klaus’ obvious affection for her. It’s okay, I’ll take care of him.
Elena goes to get some refreshments and Finn introduces himself. He…makes me uneasy. He’s not…threatening, but something is off about him. He very bluntly tells her that if she wishes to have an audience with Esther that Damon and Stefan will not be allowed in the room. She will have to come alone. The conversation is interrupted by a speech from Elijah about how whenever Esther brings the family together the tradition is to end the evening with a dance. Tonight’s dance will be an old fashioned waltz. Let me get my dance card ready, I choose Elijah to dance with. Yes? No? Please?
Damon tells Elena it would be rude of they didn’t dance—and well—lets face it—anytime dancing is involved—they dance together (with the exception of the 50’s dance of course.) So we get a charming scene of Damon and Elena and Klaus and Caroline dancing. Klaus comments about how Caroline is a remarkable dancer and Caroline remarks she had training—she was Miss Mystic Falls. Klaus almost seems worshipful when he tells her he knows this. It’s really cute…I can’t explain it. Seeing Klaus so totally in love is adorable. Meanwhile, Damon is remaking to Elena that she looks stunning as they enjoy their dance but Stefan isn’t having any of this romantic crap. When the time comes to change partners, Elena finds herself in Stefan’s arms. Did you hear that? All around the world Stelena fangirls squeed in unison. Damon is now dancing with Rebekah and is teasing her about her inviting Matt to the ball and Caroline is now dancing with Matt and asking him why agreed to come to the ball with Rebekah. I don’t think Caroline is acting like a jealous ex-girlfriend, but more like a concerned friend.
There is sadly a point to Stefan and Elena dancing, however, and it’s not for the two to get back together. No, Elena needs Stefan to distract Damon long enough so Elena can go be alone to speak with Esther. After luring Damon into a room, Stefan comes up behind him and snaps his neck, giving Elena the opportunity to go and speak to her alone.
Elijah has some suspicions as to why Esther has forgiven Klaus and wonders if everything is as it appears to be. He knows Elena plans to speak privately to her and asks Elena if she will tell him if he has any reason to doubt his mother. She promises to tell him of her conversation.
And this, my friends is where it all goes into OMG territory. Esther is not what she appears. As a witch she realizes turning her children into monsters was a no-no. She’s been alone on the other side as punishment. The reason why she’s alive is her witch friend Ayanna (whose descendants are the Bennets) did a spell that preserved her body. Um…cool? Anyway—the point is that Esther needs some of Elena’s blood. Why you ask?
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TO. KILL. HER. FAMILY. I told you this woman was evil! I called it! She needs Elena’s blood to put in the champagne to bind them together so if one dies? They all die. Now I’m not clear if this is ALL vampires or just her children. Maybe just the vampires who drunk champagne? Either way, classless move, lady. Stay away from my vampires. Elena agrees to help. Oh Elena you treacherous snake.
Throughout the party Kol has been teasing Rebekah for bringing a mortal boy to the party, wondering if she has a crush on him. Rebekah replies that Matt is here to die to cause Elena pain. Kol is down for this. Any chance to disobey his mother is fine by him. They agree to kill him out the parking lot. However, some acts of kindness from Matt have Rebekah changing her mind, leaving Kol displeased.
Back at the party, the evening is winding down to a close and Elijah goes to ask Elena if there is anything that he needs to worry about in regards to his mother’s intentions. Elena has the opportunity to tell Elijah the truth, but does not. Instead she lies to him and tells him that his mother’s intent really is to forgive Klaus and bring the family together again. Therefore, Elijah drinks the champagne. Nooo! Writers if you kill off Elijah again I will go on a hunger strike!
Damon has woken up from his neck snapping and is pretty pissed at both Elena and Stefan. Stefan makes some pretty cruel comments about how Damon cares too much and his emotions are getting in his way, and thus is a liability. This is a cosmic case of irony considering all Stefan wanted in the first season was for his brother to have humanity and to feel. When Damon tries to demand that Elena leave the party, she remarks that he’s mad at her. He tells her he’s angry that she risked her life because he loves her.
GASP.
Well we all knew it was true, and so did Elena, but damn. I loved it. Elena tells him he shouldn’t, which…crushes Damon. This guy can never get a break. Elena tries to tell him she didn’t mean it like that, but he storms off. Way to go Elena, seriously.
Meanwhile, Klaus and Caroline are having a few truly touching moments. Klaus tells her a story about how his father once killed his favorite horse by serving its head (ew) and that horses are loyal, unlike people. He later shows her his drawings and boasts that one of his paintings is in a museum in another country. He tells Caroline he’d take her anywhere she wanted to go: Rome, Paris, Tokyo—but Caroline is having none of that. She can’t be bought off. She believes in making connections and friendships with people—something Klaus does not do. She rips off the bracelet he bought her and storms off, leaving Klaus truly hurt. He later leaves her a gift on her bed—a drawing of her and a horse—he thanks her for being honest. I suspect this is the first time someone has told Klaus what they really think of him.
Kol tries to kill Matt by luring him to a balcony. He introduces himself and goes to shake Matt’s hand and breaks it. Damon, however, comes to the rescue and pushes Kol off a balcony, jumping off after him and punching him repeatedly in the face. Um, oops, the entire party went outside to see that, so Damon storms off after throwing Stefan’s words back in his face (“I wouldn’t want to be a liability). Ouch. Point goes to Damon.
Back at the Gilbert house, Elena thanks Stefan for his help and once again tries to get him to admit he feels. Stefan tries to fight it, but we all know it’s there. We all know he feels and loves, he especially Elena. It’s there, it’s right, it fits. However, Stefan can’t bring himself to forgive what he did to Elena—hurting her, feeding off her—and if he does feel—all he does feel is pain. Oh Stefan, let Elena take your pain away. 14 episodes without you two together is way too long. Sorry folks, I’m a Stelena shipper at heart.
We see Finn and Esther talking in private. Finn has been aware of this plan the whole time and has intentions of dying because it’s what his mother wants. I sense some creepy undertones in their relationship together, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Either way, Finn is ready and willing to die in order to fulfill Esther's mission
Before we close, Rebekah goes to check on Matt and apologize for Kol being a douche to him, but Matt spurns her. He doesn’t want to talk to her leaving Rebekah hurt. Damon walks up to Rebekah and remarks about how even if she did sleep with Matt she’d probably break him (he is human) and she needs someone more…durable. Both being spurned by potential love interests that night find comfort in each other and have…extremely wild sex. I’m talking clothes being ripped off and everything. It almost ties the Bill and Lorena sex scene in season 3 of True Blood, but since there was no head turning 180 degrees around, it didn’t quite match it in awesomeness. Almost though, almost.
So that is it for this week, my lovelies. It was nice to see Elijah in a tuxedo. Can the whole episode just be Elijah? That’d be sweet. Elijah just talking about politics or something like that. I’d watch the hell out of that show.
In the trailer for next week’s episode, the Originals seem to have an idea of what their mother has planned, but how? Did Elena feel guilty and tell them? Did Finn cave and admit what he did to his siblings? Either way Elijah has kidnapped Elena and is threatening the Salvatore boys with her death if they do not help him stop Esther. Hmm…not cool Elijah, not cool.
Questions for this week:
1. Is Stelena finally coming back? Do you think by the end of the season they will be a couple again?
2. Do you think Esther’s plan destroys all vampires or just her children? Is she the big bad for the rest of the season?
3. Damon/Rebekah? Yay or Nay.
4. Did Damon and Kol know each other 100+ years ago?
5. Is Finn’s relationship with his mother creepy? Or am I simply crazy?
6. Why DOES Mystic Falls need so many formal dresses and ball gowns? Why don’t I have these things?
7. Is the final and true death (no relation to True Blood) of the Originals pretty much guaranteed? Or do you think they’ll find a way to save them all so they can make guest appearances in later seasons?
8. Is Dr. Fell playing Alaric congenial visits in the hospital?
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