EPISODE

13. This Woman's Work

When complications from her supernatural pregnancy leave Caroline's life hanging in the balance, Stefan and Valerie take extreme measures to try and save her and the babies. Meanwhile, after uncovering a dark secret about Damon, Enzo uses the information to force Damon into helping him track down Rayna Cruz, a ruthless vampire hunter who is on the loose. However, when Damon's actions inadvertently put everyone he loves in Rayna's path, he is forced to make things right before it's too late.

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Rayna is a supernaturally blessed vampire huntress who was once compelled by Julian to kill her own father, a hunter belonging to one among The Five, using the Phoenix sword as her weapon. Back in 1903, hell bent on seeking revenge, she impaled Beau and staked Julian into the Phoenix hell-stone. She has now released herself and retrieved her sword from Bonnie and Damon. Caroline's fast desiccation calls for an early C section delivery which is aided by
the Heretics and later Bonnie. Suddenly, Beau's wound reopens and he is killed and burnt by Rayna. Nora and Mary Louise run for their lives. Meanwhile, Valerie and Stefan try easing the delivery (the twins were reluctant to come out thus leave their constant source of magic). Bonnie, Alaric and Valerie watch as Caroline successfully gives birth to the twins. Damon distracted and attempting to fight Rayna id almost staked, but Stefan comes to rescue. Stefan is marked by the sword forcing him to run from her. Enzo informs Damon that Elena is alive and protected by his men and that her death was a hallucination. Relieved, Damon promises Stefan that he will make things right now that life has offered him a second chance. Alaric names the twins Josie in honor of their mom, and Elizabeth, in honor of Caroline's mom. Flashforward: Caroline and the twins who call her mummy are driving away to New Orleans. She needs to meet a friend.

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