EPISODE

12. Unpleasantville

As Stefan and Damon try to figure out the identity of the new vampire in town, Stefan gives Elena jewelry filled with Vervain to protect her family and friends. Hurting for money, Matt takes a job at the Mystic Grill, where former high school football-star Ben, works as a bartender. Ben comes to Bonnie's aid when he notices Damon is bothering her. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to a school dance with a 1950s' theme, where Alaric introduces himself to Damon.

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As Stefan and Damon investigate the identity of the new vampire behind the attacks, Stefan gives Elena more vervain-infused jewelry to protect her loved ones. Strapped for money, Matt begins working as a busboy at Mystic Grill, where former high school football player Ben is now a bartender. Damon and Stefan accompany Elena to 1950s-themed school dance, where Alaric formally introduces himself to Damon. The brothers find and kill Noah, the vampire who has been stalking Elena. Before dying, he reveals that the key to opening the tomb lies in the Gilbert family journal. Meanwhile, Jenna and Alaric become closer, and Alaric reveals that his late wife's name was Isobel, the same name as Elena’s birth mother. Anna continues to pursue a friendship with Jeremy in hopes of accessing the journal. It is revealed that both Anna and Ben are vampires who also appear to be in a relationship.

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