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: Damon compels Caroline to throw a large birthday party at the Mystic Grill. This is part of a darker scheme to frame Lexi for the recent vampire attacks in town, thereby throwing Sheriff Forbes and the town's secret "council" off his and Stefan's trail.

: Still reeling from recent supernatural revelations, Elena tries to avoid Stefan. When she eventually goes to the Salvatore house, she is taken aback to find a half-dressed Lexi, leading to initial jealousy and awkwardness. [S1E8] 162 LumГўnДѓri

: Under the influence of Damon’s previous mind-wipe, Jeremy’s behavior changes for the better; he stops using drugs and begins focusing on his studies again, which surprises Elena and Aunt Jenna. : Damon compels Caroline to throw a large

: Stefan is surprised by a visit from Lexi Branson , one of his oldest and best friends, who arrives in Mystic Falls to celebrate with him. When she eventually goes to the Salvatore house,

The episode centers on . Key storylines include:

: The episode culminates at the party where Damon publicly "saves" the town by staking Lexi in the heart , killing her in front of a devastated Stefan. Character Developments