Ric Reitz

Stefan and Damon remember the awful events in their past that caused the rift between them. They find that they are not the only ones interested in Elena's ancestor's journal, and go looking for the entrance to the tomb. Meanwhile, Bonnie's date with Ben takes a terrifying turn.

A series of break-in assaults become more violent and the team investigate an online Incel group that could lead to the suspect.

A politician's daughter is found dead after an apparent mugging; once Cosgrove and Shaw start to unravel the details behind her trip, they realise this isn't a random act of violence; Price makes a risky move; Maroun works to salvage their case.