Daniel Thomas May

Stefan tells Elena about a dark time in his history and the surprising person whose influence changed everything. After getting the truth out of Luka (recurring guest star Bryton James), Jonas (recurring guest star Randy Goodwin) makes his feelings clear to Bonnie and Jeremy. Trying to catch Elijah (guest star Daniel Gillies) off-guard, Damon arranges a dinner party for him with Jenna, Alaric and Andie (recurring guest star Dawn Olivieri – Heroes), but last-minute information throws Damon's plan into chaos.

Rayna must choose between two men and two directions her life could take; Juliette auditions for a film role; Scarlett takes a trip home; Will and Layla deal with the fallout from his confession.

Scarlett's breakdown drives everyone to pin blame on each other; Juliette turns to Avery but finds him preoccupied by Scarlett.

While Juliette enjoys the attention following her rooftop performance, her team worries she is suffering from postpartum depression; Will learns his private life is about to be splashed across a tabloid; Deacon and Rayna grapple with his diagnosis.