In a string of flashbacks, Stefan and Damon recall the long-ago actions in 1864 taken by townspeople against the vampire Katherine, which included their father, Guiseppe Salvatore, and Pearl, Katherine's friend whom is also a vampire, leading to the devastating events that caused the rift in their relationship. In the present, Bonnie's date with Ben takes a frightening turn when she kisses him and realizes that he is a vampire too. Meanwhile, Elena helps Stefan as he and Damon race to find the missing Gilbert journal that belonged to Elena's ancestor which has the knowledge of how to free Katherine. Also, Stefan learns the reason behind Alaric's interest in both the journal and the town's history. Elsewhere, Damon discovers that an old acquaintance, Anna, has returned to town with an agenda he understands.
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