With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his grip on reality, while secretly struggling with his own experience in the stone. Elsewhere, Matt and Bonnie deal with the fallout after Julian and his men take over Mystic Falls, leading Matt to spiral out of control and into trouble with an officer named Penny. Meanwhile, Tyler returns to town for Alaric's baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery involving Alaric and his future plan for the babies.
Elenco: Paul Wesley , Ian Somerhalder , Kat Graham , Candice King , Zach Roerig , Matthew Davis , Michael Malarkey , Michael Trevino , Susan Walters , Zach Roerig , Bianca Lawson , Candice Accola , Claire Holt , Daniel Gillies , Katerina Graham , Matthew Davis , Rebekah , Sara Canning , Steven R. McQueen , Torrey DeVitto .