Irrefutable evidence that Damon was in love with Bonnie, but was oblivious to the fact (part 3)
Exhibit C
Season 8, episode 3
Extract from the official TVD Transcript
[Damon is driving, and Sybil can continue to control him. She is using her mind control ability to get inside his memories again and alter them, inserting herself into his memory of his and Bonnie's time in the Salvatore Boarding House while in the Prison World]
SYBIL: I didn't know you cooked.
DAMON: Listen, you're gonna be here all the time, I am gonna need to get some more pancake batter.
SYBIL: Well, I'm only here because you obviously want me here. I think you've seen the light, Damon. You know that true devotion to me is the only way to save you from that which you fear the most. But we still have a lot of work to do
DAMON: Oh, yeah? What else is there to do?
SYBIL: You still have too many attachments. Too many people willing to fight for you. They still believe you can be saved. We should work on that. What do they call it? Changing hearts and minds?
The Video Edivence
The Argument
Let’s start this hearing by stating the obvious. Sybil’s last hold on Damon was Bonnie, not Elena! After she stripped away his memories of Elena, and inserted herself into them, Sybil thought he had him. But, not so much to her surprise, she realized it wasn’t Elena she should be worried about, it was Bonnie. That’s why she pitted him and Enzo against each other; she knew that Bonnie was the key to breake him; that her choosing Enzo (she knew Bonnie would choose him) would render Damon vulnerable, so she could access that last piece of himself (the most sacred one), he was still keeping from her; and that was Bonnie. Had it been Elena, don’t you think she would have had the power to find her body, and destroy it? But Elena wasn’t a threat to her, Bonnie was. She knew that deep down inside, she was the one Damon cared most about; the one he could not let go. The LAST memory he held on to, till the very end, was of him making vamp-cakes for Bonnie!!!! Not the memory of his first kiss with Elena, the first time they had sex, when he chose him, their dance, or when they… whatever else they did besides fight and have sex. No, the memory he held on to was about Bonnie!!! I mean, come on, can it be any more obvious! Sybil knew it, Enzo knew it, Stefan knew it… Damon was in love with Bonnie!!! The only one oblivious to the fact, was him, because he was scared, and probably felt guilty, given the Elena situation. And, let’s not forget that immediately following this scene, Damon kills Tyler. By accessing his deepest most hidden memory, Sybil was finally able to completely break him. To reinforce this argument, let’s close with these questions: why would Damon give up Elena’s memories first? Why would he hide the Bonnie ones in the deepest part of his subconscious?
Cut to – A beautiful beach resort in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera. Bonnie, Damon, Caroline, and Stefan are checking in.
RECEPTION LADY: Welcome to Akumal, Mexico; the best kept Caribbean secret! (They hand them some welcome cocktails).
BONNIE: (Amazed with the tropical beauty) This place is paradise…
DAMON: (Takes a sip of his cocktail, wraps his arm around Bonnie) Me, you, and this beautiful beach, definitely paradise (kisses her).
CAROLINE: (Looking at a brochure) Bonnie, look, they have yoga on the beach, every day at 7am; I’m signing us up! And they also have a spa, we totally need some massages, how do hot stones at five sound?
DAMON: Slow down, Care Bear, no need for an itinerary; that’s the whole idea of a vacation.
BONNIE: Yes, Care, forget about time! We are free to do what we want, when we want; no plans required, that’s the beauty of it.
CAROLINE: You are right… I’m putting control freak Caroline on pause; no need to panic if there’s no schedule… right? (They laugh at Caroline’s struggle to let go) I’m just gonna let careless Caroline take over from now on… Oh! They have meditation at sundown! (Bonnie takes the brochure from her hands) Pause, I’m pausing!
STEFAN: (Who has been looking at a brochure as well) Ooh, they have a library…
DAMON: (Takes the brochure from his hands) Are you freakin kidding me?!
STEFAN: Okay, okay… pause on the bookworm play on the chill.
BELLBOY: Let me show you to your rooms.
Cut to – Mystic Falls, the Mayor’s house. Edward is lying on his bed, staring at the ceiling. Anthony knocks.
EDWARD: Come in.
ANTHONY: Sir, I brought you some tea (gives him a cup).
EDWARD: Thank you (takes a sip). You always know exactly what I need.
ANTHONY: If I may say, Sir, I’m concerned. You haven’t left your room in days.
EDWARD: Just meditating, is all.
ANTHONY: Oh, really? So this has nothing to do with the unexpected visitor staying at your guest house?
EDWARD: I’m surprised he didn’t demand to be given my master bedroom. After all, it is his house…
ANTHONY: He might have paid for it, but it is your home, not his. I know this must be very difficult, having to see him again, let along having him under the same roof.
EDWARD: Well, I don’t even remember the last time he was around, so it’s basically like bedding a stranger.
ANTHONY: Sir, you know I don’t like to intrude in your business matters, just promise me you will be careful.
EDWARD: I will, but there is no need to worry, Anthony, I have this under control.
ANTHONY: With all due respect, Sir, you lost that control the moment you allowed him to walk through the door.
EDWARD: I appreciate your concern, but trust me, I know what I’m doing.
ANTHONY: If you say so… Well, I’ll leave you to your thoughts now; good night, Sir.
EDWARD: Good night, Anthony.
Cut to – The Salvatore School. Alaric is showing Tyler and Lexi around.
ALARIC: So, what do you guys say?
LEXI: Never thought of myself as a teacher, but I think it could be fun, I’m in!
TYLER: Me too. Might not be the best role model, but let’s be honest, who is?
ALARIC: Great, welcome to the faculty! (Katherine walks by).
KATHERINE: So, Ric, are these my new colleagues?
LEXI: Are you kidding me?! (Looks at Alaric) Alaric?
ALARIC: Please don’t judge me, she can be very persuasive. Plus, she does have some cool tricks to teach…
TYLER: Does Caroline know?
ALARIC: Not yet.
TYLER: She’s gonna kill you.
ALARIC: I’m hoping her vacation time will ease the news.
LEXI: Oh, it totally won’t! Good luck with that.
KATHERINE: Well, I’m late for my class, and those little brats are a recipe for disaster. See you at the teacher’s lounge (winks and walks away).
Cut back to – Akumal, Mexico. Damon and Bonnie’s hotel room. Bonnie comes out of the bathroom, changed into beach attire.
DAMON: (Completely taken with her beauty) God… you are so beautiful (they kiss; things start to heat up. Bonnie takes his shirt off, he takes her beach dress off; they move on to the bed. He unties her bikini strap… someone knocks).
CAROLINE: (Standing outside the door) Hey, guys, you ready?! Let’s hit the beach!
DAMON: Oh, you have got to be kidding me! Does she not get what pause means??!!
CAROLINE: (Knocks again) Guys!! Are you there? Stefan is waiting for us, come on!
DAMON: (Shouts) Timing, Barbie, timing!!!
CAROLINE: What?! (Pauses for a bit, then it hits her) Oh, oh… yes, pause, I’m on pause; sorry!!! Take your time, we’ll meet you down there!
BONNIE: (Laughs, kisses him) Tell you what, why don’t we go down, enjoy the beach while there’s still daylight. We’ll bring this cliffhanger to its resolution when the timing is right. (Kisses him again, ties her bikini strap, gets up, puts her beach dress back on).
DAMON: (Gets up, puts his shirt on and grabs her hand, as they are walking out…) Maybe we should have told her to push the off button… (she smirks, they leave the room).
Cut to – A dorm room at the University of Munich. Elena and Sam are unpacking.
SAM: (Takes a little black box out of one of Elena’s boxes) What’s this?
ELENA: (Takes the box, doesn’t seem to know what it is, or why it’s even there) I have no idea, I didn’t pack it, did you?
SAM: No; that’s weird… maybe it’s another gift from your friends?
ELENA: I don’t think so… (opens the box, inside is some sort of formula with a note that reads: No matter where you are, your past will always follow you…) What the hell?
SAM: Let me see (looks closely at the test tube); looks like some sort of formula? How did it get passed airport security?
ELENA: I don’t even want to know.
SAM: We can test it out at the university lab, find out what it is.
ELENA: No, just throw it out. I moved here to get away from the insanity, I’m not about to open Pandora’s box.
SAM: Are you sure? It looks like it might be important…
ELENA: I’m sure.
SAM: (Puts the formula and note back in the black box) I’ll take care of it. So, there is an alumni cocktail tonight, want to go? I think it would be good so we can start to integrate...
ELENA: I’m still a bit jet-lagged, but I think I can handle a drink or two.
SAM: That’s my girl (kisses her; they start to make out).
Cut to – Akumal, Mexico. Stefan and Caroline are lying on the beach. Damon and Bonnie join them.
CAROLINE: Well, that was fast!
DAMON: Blondie, I swear...
STEFAN: What’s going on?
DAMON: Little “Miss Pause” here, won’t stop pushing play.
STEFAN: What?
BONNIE: Just forget it; let’s enjoy! I mean, look at this place, it’s gorgeous! I’m going for a swim.
DAMON: I’m coming with (grabs her hand; they head to the ocean).
STEFAN: They look so happy together...
CAROLINE: They really do, and I really need to stop with the bad timing!
STEFAN: Again?
CAROLINE: Yep. Thought inappropriate timing was a Sagittarius thing, guess it’s a Libra thing too.
STEFAN: (Laughs, then kisses her). I’m sure they’ll find the right moment. Just between us, this is the first time Damon has taken it slow; I think he might be nervous.
CAROLINE: Nervous?! Come on, this is Damon we are talking about.
STEFAN: Yes, but he has never felt like this about anyone… probably freaks him out a little bit; doesn’t want to screw it up.
CAROLINE: That’s true…
STEFAN: Listen, sorry to change the subject but, about that thing we talked about, you never gave me an answer.
CAROLINE: I’m sorry… still processing. It’s a life-changing decision; give me some time to clear my head on it?
STEFAN: Of course… take as much time as you need. And, whatever you decide, I’m with you. (They cuddle and enjoy the view; sometime later, Bonnie and Damon come back from their swim).
BONNIE: (A she is drying herself) The water is delicious! You guys should definitely take a dip!
CAROLINE: Bon, when have you ever seen me swim in the ocean?
BONNIE: Oh, that’s right… (teasing) your irrational fear of “the sea monsters”.
CAROLINE: Who knows what crazy things live down there?! Plus, sharks…
DAMON: Sharks, really, Blondie? They're harmless! They are more afraid of us than we are of them, and with good reason.
CAROLINE: Have you seen Jaws? … Uhm, no thanks! I’m perfectly fine right here; enjoying the beautiful view, margarita in one hand, Stefan’s hand in the other… perfection!
BONNIE: Come on, Care, dare to do something you never have. What happened to pausing the control freak? Let loose!
CAROLINE: I’m loose, I swear! Just not that loose… (they laugh; Damon and Bonnie lie down with them to enjoy the view. After a few minutes of contemplation, Caroline breaks the silence). Ahhh… This is exactly what we needed.
BONNIE: Preach!
STEFAN: (Looking at a boat that is cruising by) We should totally do that boat trip...
DAMON: One thing at a time, bro. For now… (grabs some beers from the cooler, hands one to them) Enjoy… (winks, then puts Bob Marley’s “Don’t worry be happy” on his phone. Lights up a doobie, takes a drag, and passes it around).
BONNIE: (Takes a hit, then passes to Caroline) How is this for letting loose…
CAROLINE: (Takes a drag; lets the smoke out…) My kind of pause button. (Smiles, passes it to Stefan).
STEFAN: (Takes a hit) I never did this as a human… wonder if it hits you different than when you are a vampire?
BONNIE: (She and Caroline laugh) Oh, Stefan, you’re in for quite a ride…
Cut to – The Mayor’s house. Edward is still in his room. The Madame comes in.
THE MADAME: Darling, you can’t hide in here forever…
EDWARD: I’m not hiding, I’m thinking.
THE MADAME: About?
EDWARD: My mother, thanks to you.
THE MADAME: I’m sorry I had to do that but we really need his help if we want to get this done.
EDWARD: I’ve always known you were cruel, but you took it way too far this time.
THE MADAME: It was the only way I could get you to call him.
EDWARD: That is true, but still, cruel.
THE MADAME: Forgive me, love, it’s in our best interest to have him on our side.
EDWARD: I know… just can’t stand the sight of him.
THE MADAME: Why don’t you try to give him a chance, he might not be so bad…
EDWARD: He’s responsible for my mother’s death, both of them. Granted I never knew my biological mother; it was a miracle I even survived, but… a killer clown, really?... Sick bastard. And, as if that wasn’t enough, he ended up driving the woman he had killed the first one for, completely insane, to the point of suicide. How is that, not so bad?!
THE MADAME: Listen, he’s not my cup of tea either, but he didn’t do the things you accuse him of, I promise. If he had, I would have killed him a long time ago.
EDWARD: I thought you were on my side; how can you believe all his lies?
THE MADAME: I’m not on his side, and I don’t believe a word that comes out of his mouth. The only reason I know he is not responsible for those things is because I can read minds. Had your “friend” Donovan not given up the devices and activated unit 1, I wouldn’t have made you call him; but you and I know, if anyone can help us fix this little mess, it’s him. I’ve lived for hundreds of years, and have been part of the order for the majority of them, I’m not about to give up everything I have fought for.
EDWARD: Neither am I, that is the only reason I agreed to this… but we have to be careful, he is definitely not doing this out of the goodness of his heart, we have something he wants, and he’ll do whatever it takes to get it.
THE MADAME: As long as you and I are on the same page, we’ll have control, and he’ll have no choice but to comply.
EDWARD: Let’s hope he does; he can be quite sneaky.
THE MADAME: So can we (smirks). For now, keep Donovan away for as long as you can; once he comes back, everything will be set in motion.
EDWARD: We’ll need to move fast, not sure how long he’ll stand his time out…
Cut to – Akumal, Mexico. Bonnie, Damon, Stefan, and Caroline are on a boat. Stefan is standing at the edge of the boat, facing the open ocean. They are all quite stoned, even Caroline and Damon, who you would think wouldn’t be given that they are vampires, or even Bonnie, having all that source power, but apparently, they were given some pretty heavy stuff.
STEFAN: Wait… how did we get on a boat?
CAROLINE: (Barely able to talk from the laughter) I think we stole it…
STEFAN: Shit! Oh, well… I’m the king of the world!! (Grabs her hand and takes her up on the edge with him). Look at this view… (after a few seconds, he starts singing Celine Dion’s “My heart will go on”, completely off-tune).
BONNIE: (Who is lying on the floor deck with Damon, looking up at the sky) I’m telling you, look at it… it’s totally baby Yoda… and it’s speaking to us…listen.
DAMON: Listening, I am, and says he… stay for some soup you must…
BONNIE: Ooh, soup! I love soup… French onion with melted cheese on top… What genius came up with that? (Pauses for a sec) Wait, what were we talking about?
DAMON: I have no idea… (they crack up).
STEFAN: (Still on the boat edge) You jump, I jump…
CAROLINE: (Turns to look at his eyes) Never let go, Jack, never let go…
STEFAN: I love you, Rose. (Kisses her, grabs her hand; they jump in the water).
BONNIE: Did they just jump in the water?
DAMON: I think they did… (they get up, see them in the water)
BONNIE: Care! You did it!
CAROLINE: (Realizing she is swimming in the ocean for the first time). Oh, my god!!! I did!!! (As she is blissfully swimming around) It’s so wonderful!!! You guys should join!!
BONNIE: (Gets real serious...) Oh my god guys, don’t move...
CAROLINE: (Looking scared as hell) What is it?...
BONNIE: Care, don’t move... it’s behind you... (Caroline is paralyzed, on guard).
CAROLINE: (Looking terrified) Bonnie... is it a sh...
BONNIE: (Interrupts her ) Shhhh... (Bonnie uses her telekinetic powers to play the intro of “Baby Shark” on her phone, then starts dancing the choreography, Damon joins along; they are cracking up).
CAROLINE: Bonnie, you scared the hell out of me! (Can’t help but laugh at the prank).
DAMON: (Laughing his ass off) Good one, Bon! (They high five) Sorry, Blondie, you owed us!
CAROLINE: Fair enough... we’ll call it even. Now, come join, the water is perfect!
DAMON: Bon Bon, what do you say?
BONNIE: You had me at Bon Bon... (They smirk; Damon grabs her hand and they jump in. They swim and laugh for a while, then go back on the boat). So… who drove the boat?
STEFAN: Uhm, I think I did… not sure how.
CAROLINE: Can you drive it back?
STEFAN: I’ll give it a try… but what’s the rush; I say we stay for a while, watch the sundown… (they sit on the boat deck, open a bottle of bourbon, eat some munchies, talk, and laugh).
CAROLINE: (To Damon, referring to the weed) TSo, Damon, that was some powerful stuff, where did you get it from?
DAMON: Bellboy hooked me up…called it the Mayan “Duende”? …
STEFAN: Well, I hope you saved some… totally want to do that again, but I think inland is the way to go next time. (They watch the sunset, then head back; Stefan manages to return the boat, and everyone on board, safe and sound).
Cut to - Matt and Khuyana having a picnic at a beautiful park in Lima, Peru.
MATT: I missed this…
KHUYANA: Me too (kisses him).
MATT: I’m so sorry for everything that has happened... I’m thinking that moving back was a mistake.
KHUYANA: It’s not your fault Matt, and it wasn’t a mistake. You love your home, and, despite it all, I love it too. Mystic Falls is where we belong.
MATT: But we were happier here.
KHUYANA: Were we? I think you are forgetting just how much we struggled, not to mention my government tried to make me disappear. I’m more afraid of humanities’ dark side than I am of the supernatural; at least with them, you get a fair warning.
MATT: You make a good point…but still, I… I…
KHUYANA: Mi amor, it’s okay, we are going to be fine. It’s over now, so let’s enjoy our time off and go back home when the time comes (kisses him). Whatever comes our way, we will get through it.
MATT: If I could marry you again, I would. You are the best thing that has ever happened to me, thank you for being part of my life.
KHUYANA: And thank you for being part of mine. Now, how about some pisco and yuquitas?
MATT: Best vacation ever… (kisses her).
Cut to – Akumal, Mexico. Late at night. Damon and Bonnie are lying on the beach, in a very secluded spot, looking at the sky.
DAMON: I could do this forever…
BONNIE: Me too.
DAMON: (Turns his head towards her, looks deep into her eyes, and kisses her gently) I love you, Bon… like I never knew I could love…
BONNIE: And I love you; like I never did love … (She kisses him, more passionately than gently, kneels on top of him, and unbuttons his shirt as he pulls her dress off. She unbuckles his shorts, he unhooks her bra, throws it to the ground. He slowly slides her panties down and… at last =). Inside her, Damon can't help but be locked into those hypnotic eyes, his breath so heavy and unstable... the overwhelming beauty and the feeling of absolute ecstasy invade every cell in his body... if ever he'd known what pure love was, this was the moment. They make love, multiple times, through the entire night until they fall asleep, holding each other so tight, body to body, until sunrise.
TVD 9x09 (part 1) coming next! Hope you stop by, read, and enjoy! =)
Cut to - Stefan and Caroline, lying on the beach, having some margaritas, just chilling, doing absolutely nothing but stare at the ocean and talk.
STEFAN: Look at us; who knew we could actually let loose and just go with it.
CAROLINE: I know, I’m loving this side of us!
STEFAN: Marry me again…
CAROLINE: (Laughs, thinking it’s a joke, then realizes he means it) Wait, what?! Are you serious?
STEFAN: Yes, Care; we deserve the wedding we want, not that show we had to put on; I mean, it was beautiful, but it wasn’t us, and we didn’t even get to enjoy it.
CAROLINE: A million times, yes! Let’s do it (they kiss)!... Now, about that thing… I’ve been given it a lot of thought; this is a decision we need to make together. Guess it comes down to answering ourselves if we want this to be short and sweet, or long but uncertain.
STEFAN: If this was just about me, I’d go with short and sweet. I always hated being a vampire, and the mere possibility of becoming a ripper again terrifies me, but the idea of not being able to be with you for much longer, terrifies me even more. I’d like to think I came back for a reason, not just to die all over again.
CAROLINE: I know this might sound selfish, but I rather take a chance with the ripper than lose you. And, if it ever came to that, I’d be here to bring you back. We can do this, Stefan.
STEFAN: We can do anything (kisses her). It’s decided then. Maybe I’m destined to be a vampire…
CAROLINE: Or maybe you’re destined to be with me.
STEFAN: (Tender smile) I like that reasoning better (kisses her).
CAROLINE: So, this option you mentioned, are we sure it’s safe?
STEFAN: No, I mean, there is always a risk with these types of things.
CAROLINE: And Damon is on board with this?
STEFAN: He said it was my decision, he’ll do it if I decide to go through with it, so…
CAROLINE: Are you really sure it’s what you want to do?
STEFAN: What I am sure of is that I want to be with you for as long as I can.
CAROLINE: Me too. Well, once we go back home, we’ll get it done.
STEFAN: And start planning for our second wedding.
CAROLINE: Oh, I’m already on that.
STEFAN: (Laughs) I love you.
CAROLINE: And I love you (kisses him). Now, how about we go upstairs and take a “bath”...
STEFAN: (Stands up real fast) You know, another pro is that next time, we’ll be able to vamp our way to the room (smirks).
CAROLINE: Plus, vamp sex, you gotta miss that (smirks back)!
STEFAN: That alone is worth the risk of the ripper coming back. (Grabs their stuff and carries her to their room).
Cut to – Tulum ruins. After four hours Bonnie and Damon conclude the temazcal ritual; La Bruja offers them some fruit and tea to rehydrate.
LA BRUJA: You are true warriors; I’m impressed you got through the four hours; many don’t get past the first. You know, my ancestors believed the temazcal represented the womb, a place of transition between the heavens and the underworld, and that once you came out of the ritual, you were reborn.
BONNIE: I’ve died many times, linked with a cosmic energy source, but have never felt anything so sublime. Thank you, this truly was a gift.
LA BRUJA: No need to thank me, it was my pleasure. (Turns to Damon, who is very silent and meditative) Damon, how was your experience?
DAMON: Terrifying, yet beautiful at the same time… I don’t know how to explain it. I think I cried at some point, laughed, screamed… Cathartic, to say the least. A million times thank you, honestly…
LA BRUJA: I knew you would face your demons and fight till the end to defeat them. You two have a unique bond, soulmates beyond a doubt.
BONNIE: (Looking into Damon’s eyes with a soft smile) I guess we are…
DAMON: I know we are (kisses her).
LA BRUJA: Destiny doesn’t make mistakes (winks).
BONNIE: Tell me about you and Grams.
LA BRUJA: (Smirks) In the beginning we used to hate each other. Although our covens were amicable, the Bennett’s had a history with the Gemini and the Mikaelson witch, and my coven didn’t approve. Also, your grandma is as stubborn as they come, couldn’t stand her, yet I sort of loved to hate her. Then, a situation forced an unusual alliance and we ended up becoming best friends. After some time, one thing led to the other, and well… you can figure out the rest. One thing is for sure, I love that woman to infinity.
BONNIE: It’s so strange, I feel like there is this whole side of Grams I never knew…
LA BRUJA: Just like there is a side of you she doesn’t either. That is the beauty of human relations, you never truly get to unveil the mystery of the inner self.
BONNIE: I’m happy to know she has that kind of love. Sorry if I seemed rude before, I’m honored to have met you.
LA BRUJA: No hard feelings, I understand you being wary, but I’m hoping that after this bonding moment, we can become friends.
BONNIE: You know it!
DAMON: I’m curious, you said you met my mother, does that mean you’re an immortal?
LA BRUJA: We are all immortal, Damon. Now, what keeps me in this specific state of existence can be thought both as a curse or as a blessing. I am mother nature, assigned to protect and preserve all biological beings. I am bound to this earth till its end…
BONNIE: Don’t you get lonely? Seeing the people you love move on while you remain?
LA BRUJA: Not at all; just because they move on to another plane of existence doesn’t mean we are not connected. We might not be able to interact physically, but spiritually we are linked for eternity.
BONNIE: That’s a beautiful way to look at it.
LA BRUJA: It is. Well, I must be heading out now, but before I leave, I need to give you two things. One, (hands her an amulet) this earth amulet, whenever you need to reach me hold it in your left hand, close your eyes, and I’ll be there in a blink of an eye.
Second, a message from the Shaman… (Says the words in Mayan) “Ti' le ak'abo' le unión vence le k'aas” … In darkness, unity defeats evil. Never forget that, it might be the answer you need when the time comes…
BONNIE: What do you mean?
LA BRUJA: Just, remember, promise me.
BONNIE: I will, I promise.
LA BRUJA: Good. My work here is done.
BONNIE: Listen, we should see each other before we go back home, let us invite you to dinner one of these nights.
LA BRUJA: I’d love to! You know how to reach me.
DAMON: Thank you again, really, this has been one of the best experiences of my life, or death, however you want to see it.
LA BRUJA: Ay, Damon, you are such an uncanny soul; but a good one, so stop doubting yourself.
BONNIE: (Teasing) Listen to the herb lady, Damon, she’s on point.
DAMON: (Laughs) Is Sheila this mocking?
LA BRUJA: Oh, yes, it’s definitely a Bennett thing!
BONNIE: Hey!
LA BRUJA: (Laughs) But that’s why we love you ladies.
DAMON: That’s right, Bon Bon (smirks and hugs her).
BONNIE: Oh, I’m still gonna get you back for this, when you least expect it (kisses him, winks).
LA BRUJA: Well, amigos, my time to go… (just as she suddenly appeared, she disappears, along with the Shaman and the hut).
DAMON: How about a dip?
BONNIE: (Smirks and slowly takes her clothes off) Catch me if you can! (Runs into the ocean, Damon takes his clothes off as fast as he gets up, and vamps in after her. They make love, multiple times, until sunset).
Cut to - Edward, waking up inside a cell in the underground hi-tech facility.
AUGUSTUS: Sorry, son, I tried giving you the benefit of the doubt, but you don’t seem to get it together. I trusted you’d get things done, thought you were on the right track when you took care of that lunatic Darius, but your attachment to the Donovan kid keeps getting in the way; and for the life of me, I can’t understand why. He might be blood, but he is not family. Oh, well, never leave a boy to do a man’s job.
EDWARD: Where is she?! What have you done to her?!!!
AUGUSTUS: Who? Oops, I think they might have overdone it with the sedatives… Well, it will pass, nothing to worry about. Unless… you haven’t stopped taking your medication, have you?
EDWARD: I know what I saw, where is she!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AUGUSTUS: Bring Donovan back, and you might find out.
EDWARD: You have all this high-tech equipment, I’m sure you can find where he is.
AUGUSTUS: Well we know he flew to Lima a couple of days ago, but we found his cellphone, and his wife’s, at their house. I’m guessing someone told them not to bring their phones along.
EDWARD: You had him, he gave you what you wanted, and you let him go. If you still needed him, why would you let him go?
AUGUSTUS: Unfortunately, when it comes to humans, errors are bound to happen; we missed a minor detail.
EDWARD: That’s quite the understatement… but you are wasting your time with me, so go play with your toys, you might have better luck with them. Oh, and I will find out what you did to her, don’t doubt that for a second.
AUGUSTUS: (Grins, sarcastically) In the meantime, I’ll have one of my toys bring you your medication; can’t have you going off to La La land just yet. (An odd man approaches his cell with some pills) I hope it’s the right prescription… (smirks and walks away).
Cut to - Tyler and Lexi playing cards and having a drink, after a long day at the school.
LEXI: (Opens her cards) Royal flush…
TYLER: Are you kidding me?! (Opens his) Poker.
LEXI: Aw, Wolfie, (as she takes his chips) better luck next time.
TYLER: Well, I’m out of money, and dignity.
LEXI: Ha, I warned you. (Takes a sip of her drink) So, how are you adjusting? Are you liking this teaching thing?
TYLER: Much to my surprise, I actually am. You?
LEXI: I’m loving it! I’ve always been a huge fan of Harry Potter, so I kind of feel like I’m in Hogwarts.
TYLER: Are you serious, Harry Potter? (Cracks up).
LEXI: Hey, they’re amazing books!
TYLER: (Teasing) Oh, I’m sure they are, but I never figured you as a fangirl.
LEXI: You have no idea, haven’t missed a single con.
TYLER: Ha, ha! As in those geek events where everyone is dressed up? Please don’t tell me you go in costume…
LEXI: Of course I do, I have Hermione down to a T! Just ask Bonnie, she’s gone to a few with me.
TYLER: Bonnie?! Oh, this just keeps getting better! (Alaric comes running in).
ALARIC: Hey, guys.
LEXI: What’s up, boss?
ALARIC: Oh, gees no, please don’t call me that. We have a situation…
TYLER: What’s going on?
ALARIC: It’s actually quite funny if you think about it. You know how Katherine used to be a Traveler?
TYLER: Uhm, yes, but not after she became a vampire…
ALARIC: Yes, but then she became human, died, was queen of hell, came back; who knows what she really is at this point… Anyway, turns out one of her students is an active Traveler and, well, long story short, something happened, and they switched bodies… and no one can figure out how to switch them back. Just thought I’d let you know so you don’t freak out when a teenage boy comes in here, pours himself a drink and starts acting like a crazy person.
LEXI: Did you just say, teenage boy? (She laughs hysterically) Oh, this is too good!!
TYLER: (Also laughing uncontrollably) Karma is a bitch!!!
LEXI: We have to see this, please, Ric, ask her to come!
ALARIC: Well she, or shall I say, he, is in his room at the moment; freaking out. Radka is with him and the student, trying to look for a way to reverse whatever they did back.
LEXI: (Jumps up) What are we waiting for? Let’s go!
ALARIC: (As they are walking out) Guys, just try not to laugh too hard.
Cut to - Matt and Khuyana, who have been staying at a cabin, somewhere near the Machu Pichu ruins, for a couple of days.
MATT: Middle of nowhere, you, me, and absolutely no connection to the outside world; I can get used to this.
KHUYANA: I have to say, I thought I would go crazy without my phone, but it’s so liberating!
MATT: It is; makes you think just how dependent we are on our little gadgets, and how disconnected from the natural world.
KHUYANA: I’m reconsidering your offer not to go back to Mystic Falls, or Lima, we can just stay here and live out the rest of our days as hermits. You can become a writer, and I can become a sculptor, or a painter.
MATT: Well, I can’t write for my life, so I’ll need to find something else.
KHUYANA: Or you could be the sculptor, you are great with your hands (smirks).
MATT: Well, we have a couple of more days to decide… (kisses her).
Cut to – Sage and Alex in a real high-end apartment, near the University’s Medical Lab. Sage wakes up, real hung-over. Gets out of bed, goes to the kitchen to grab an aspirin. Alex is reading and having coffee.
ALEX: (Mocking) Wonder why? Here (hands her a pick-me up drink he had already prepared for her, she chugs it).
SAGE: (Hits his chest) Why did you let me drink so much last night!?
ALEX: (Laughs) Are you serious? When have you ever listened to me when I tell you to slow it down?
SAGE: I didn’t even drink that much, how did I get so drunk!?
ALEX: I’m guessing it had something to do with seeing Sam again, and meeting his new girlfriend, Elena… (pushing her buttons) she’s hot!
SAGE: Please, she’s your average, totally overrated, “girl next door”.
ALEX: Meow! Catty much? After all these years, you’re still stuck on him.
SAGE: First of all, it’s only been two years. Second, I’m not. I just think he can do better, that’s all.
ALEX: Wait, I thought… never mind, I don’t even want to know. Listen, we start the program early tomorrow, how about we stay in, veggie out, and binge some Walking Dead.
SAGE: That actually sounds like a great idea, can’t function today; but we’re not watching your lame ass show, so get ready for a Hunger Games marathon.
ALEX: (Rolls his eyes) Fine! I’ll make us some lunch while you set the rest up.
SAGE: (With a puppy face) Salmon and cream cheese bagels?
ALEX: Yes, I knew you were going to ask for that, so I went to the market early in the morning; got some champagne and oranges for mimosas too.
SAGE: (Kisses his cheek) You’re the best!
Cut to- Akumal, Mexico. Caroline, Bonnie, Damon and Stefan are having an oceanfront dinner.
CAROLINE: So, how were the pyramids?
BONNIE: Out of this world, you guys should have come.
CAROLINE: We were exhausted, but will definitely join next time; I’m thinking we should make this trip an annual tradition.
BONNIE: Definitely.
DAMON: No objections here.
STEFAN: Or here.
BONNIE: So, wanna hear a crazy story?
CAROLINE: Always.
BONNIE: We met my Grams soulmate…
CAROLINE: What?! Here? What are the odds! How did you meet him?
BONNIE: Actually, it’s a she…
CAROLINE: (Spits out the wine she had just taken a sip of) What??!!!!! Oh my god!! Wait, are you playing with me?!
BONNIE: Nop, she’s a Mayan witch, and apparently mother nature…
CAROLINE: (In total shock) Grams?! Really?!! You’re joking, right? Did you guys smoke that stuff again?
BONNIE: (Laughs) No, totally clear minded.
STEFAN: You mean to tell me Sheila…
DAMON: That’s right, brother, she even told us herself. Her reflection appeared through La Bruja’s eyes, spilled the tea to Bonnie…
BONNIE: When you hear it like that, it does sound like we were trippin (they laugh).
CAROLINE: Now I’m totally regretting not going with you guys! So, what did she say, what happened?!
BONNIE: She told us how they met, and then she initiated us in a ritual called temazcal; that was pretty much it. Crazy shit, right!?
CAROLINE: Absolutely insane!! I totally want to meet her!
BONNIE: I told her we would have her over for dinner one of these nights, you can meet her then.
CAROLINE: Ooh, yes, can’t wait! Well, now that we are exchanging our day stories, we have one we want to share with you as well… We are having a second wedding!
BONNIE: That’s great!! You definitely need a due over, last one was pretty bad, no offense.
DAMON: Only good take away was mine and Bon Bon’s dance, rest was a Carry meets The Exorcist fiasco.
BONNIE: Do you have a date? Are you going for a June wedding again?
CAROLINE: Oh no, I’m done with June weddings; I want it to be as far away from June as possible, so we’re thinking early December.
BONNIE: That’s coming up real soon… sure you’ll have enough time to plan?
CAROLINE: Yes, we want something simple this time around. Plus, I’ll have my maid of honor to help me out.
BONNIE: And who might that be?
CAROLINE: Bonnie Sheila Bennett, do you even have to ask?! Of course it’s you, it’s always going to be you! Don’t tell Elena I said that.
BONNIE: (With a sweet smile) Well, I think this deserves a bottle of champagne.
DAMON: I’m on it! (Calls the waiter to order the bottle).
BONNIE: Have you picked a venue?
CAROLINE: The mansion; like I said, we want to keep it classy but simple.
BONNIE: It will be beautiful.
DAMON: (After the waiter serves them the champagne, holds his glass up) To due overs!
EVERYONE: Cheers!
CAROLINE: Okay, so, we might change the mood with this one, but we need to tell you something else … Stefan?
STEFAN: Well, Damon, you already know what this is about. Bon, we didn’t want to tell you until we had made a decision.
BONNIE: What’s going on, Stefan? You’re freaking me out…
STEFAN: Essentially, I’m dying.
BONNIE: What?!
DAMON: Bro, context! You can’t just spit words out like that!
STEFAN: Sorry, Bon. Let me try this again. So, you know how I died, and then you brought me back, and then, well, I had the cure before I died, and then I gave it to Damon, and then...
DAMON: Oh, for god’s sakes! Bon Bon, thing is, the cure is wearing off fast. At this rate, we don’t know how long it will last before… well you know what. Stefan talked to me about it, and I came up with an idea; the only way out of this is if he takes the antidote, which is in my blood...
BONNIE: Wow, you sure you’re not the ones that are high? Sorry, had to break the tension to process this… Stefan, you do know what taking the antidote means, right?
STEFAN: I do, that’s what made it so hard to make the decision, but after a lot of thought, Care and I decided it’s worth the risk.
CAROLINE: We want to do it once we get back home.
BONNIE: This has never been done before, it could be dangerous, (turns to Damon) for both…
DAMON: Bon, don’t worry; we should be fine.
BONNIE: Not if it works like the cure, it won’t. Plus, you’re missing a major detail, Stefan died without the cure, it’s not in his system anymore so the “antidote” wont work. Your sudden deterioration is because you don’t have the cure anymore, just like what happened to Katherine but at a slower rate … Didn’t think it could happen, given that you died and came back, but I guess it did. Answer is simple, if you want to survive and don’t mind becoming a vampire, you need to be turned the old-fashioned way… (They all stare at her, mind blown, and a bit embarrassed they hadn’t even thought of that).
DAMON: (To Stefan) You see? This is why I insisted we talked to Bon Bon first!
CAROLINE: (To Bonnie) I told him to tell you too.
STEFAN: (To Bonnie) Sorry, I asked them not to tell you. I didn’t want to drag you, once again, into one of my problems.
BONNIE: Stefan, are we friends?
STEFAN: Of course we are.
BONNIE: Then, your problems are my problems; you’re not dragging anyone. (Teasing) But if you would have listened to them, we could have solved this way sooner.
CAROLINE: I can’t believe we didn’t even think of that…
BONNIE: Sometimes the answer is so obvious you doubt if it makes any sense.
CAROLINE: (To Stefan) So, what do you think?
STEFAN: To be honest, old-fashion way scares me even more, at least with the antidote option there was a chance the ripper might not come into play; but if we do it like this, it’s bound to happen at some point.
BONNIE: Not if you learn how to control it, and we can help you do that. You can do this, Stefan, you are much stronger than you give yourself credit for.
STEFAN: Thank you for saying that, Bon.
CAROLINE: So, old fashioned way it is…
DAMON: Dibs on the kill!
STEFAN: There’s no way in hell I’m letting you kill me; Care is the one that needs to do it.
CAROLINE: No, no, no, I’m not doing it. I’ll give you my blood but I’m not going to be part of The murder of Stefan Salvatore, true crime series episode.
STEFAN: Bon?
BONNIE: Oh, hell no.
DAMON: (With a grin) Looks like it’s gonna have to be me, bro.
STEFAN: Maybe it’s best if I just ride out this decomposition…
DAMON: Oh, come on, it could be fun! Just like old times!
STEFAN: Fine, but I swear, if you so much as smirk, I’m gonna go ripper on your ass.
DAMON: I’ll be gentle, and well behaved, pinky swear.
STEFAN: It’s settled then… Care, you’ll give me your blood; Damon, you’ll do the deed; Bon, you’ll be my moral support.
CAROLINE: God, this is insane! If anyone heard this conversation, they’d either put us in a loony or in jail.
BONNIE: That’s true for pretty much every conversation we have (they all laugh).
CAROLINE: Okay, now that we got that out of the way, let’s celebrate! (They spend the night drinking, laughing, dancing, having a great time).
Cut to – High-tech underground facility, Edward’s cell. The man that gave Edward his medication is still standing outside the cell, on guard. Edward can’t stop staring at him, intrigued by his uncanny behavior and appearance (which strangely resembles him).
EDWARD: What the hell are you...
TVD 9x10 coming next! Hope you stop by, read and enjoy!
Cut to – Akumal, Mexico. After a beautiful moonlight dinner, Damon and Bonnie sit on the beach, admiring the full moon’s glow, and some really good tequila.
DAMON: (Randomly) Truth or dare…
BONNIE: (Laughs) Are you serious?
DAMON: I’m dead serious. Come on, scaredy-cat!
BONNIE: Please! I just don’t want to humiliate you, cry-baby!
DAMON: Oh, it’s on! Brace yourself for defeat!
BONNIE: Bring it!
[...]
BONNIE: I’m going with truth; just cause I know you’ll make me do some crazy shit after that one.
DAMON: (With a wicked grin, rubbing his hands) Excellent… What is your ultimate guilty pleasure?
BONNIE: Oh, come on! You know that.
DAMON: I do, but I also want to hear you say it; so, go on…
BONNIE: Fine… occasionally I like to dress up like Whitney Houston in the “Queen of the Night” video from The Bodyguard, and perform in front of the mirror…
DAMON: Occasionally? More like every other Sunday... and it’s HOT AF!
BONNIE: Can’t believe you caught me doing that!
DAMON: One of my fondest prison world moments! Gotta hand it to you, Bon, you really got creative with the costume...
[...]
1994 prison world, unseen moments =)
Bonnie, performing her skit in front of her bedroom mirror; owning it to perfection...
Damon walks in on her...
DAMON: (With a smirk) Well, hello, Bon-Bon... love the outfit!
BONNIE: Oh my god, Damon! What the hell are you doing in here!!? (Throws a pillow to his face, then runs into the bathroom).
Cut to – The secret facility, Edward’s cell which, unlike Matt’s, is quite luxurious. He is lying on his bed, sedated, having flashbacks from his past.
Cut to- 3 years ago, the Powell’s NYC mansion.
TAMARA: Moy malen’kiy geroy, I’m happy you are home; I was getting worried.
EDWARD: Oh, come on mom, I was only gone for a couple of hours.
TAMARA: Come, sit with me, have some wine. (Pours him a glass) So, how did she take it?
EDWARD: Not very well, but that had more to do with her ego than her feelings.
TAMARA: You made the right decision, I never liked her.
EDWARD: I know, you made that quite clear any time she was around.
TAMARA: Well, I tried my best to behave but I just couldn’t stand seeing you with someone that didn’t deserve you; let alone a Luxford. What else did you expect, my dear?
EDWARD: (Smiles in complicity) That’s true. I don’t know what I was thinking. I guess I thought she might be different given that she actually studied a dignified career, instead of being just another socialite.
TAMARA: Oh, my dear, you can be so naive sometimes. The only reason she got into Harvard medical is because of who her father is, nothing more. Now, let’s forget about her and move on to you. Have you thought about your father’s proposal?
EDWARD: Mother, how can you even ask me that after everything he has put us through? Especially you…
TAMARA: I know, and I will hate him for the rest of my life for what he has done to us, but this is not about him, it’s about the order, and your god-given right to be at the top of that pyramid.
EDWARD: I don’t know if I want that… is it even worth it? I mean, for the price one has to pay… I really don’t think it is.
TAMARA: If I didn’t know what they were capable of, I would agree with you, but unfortunately, whether you like it or not, you were born into this, and there is no escaping that.
EDWARD: You managed to get away from him…
TAMARA: Oh, my dear boy, you have it all wrong. I might have been able to get him away from us, but by no means have I escaped him. Just like you, whether I like it or not, I married into this and there is no way out… except death, of course.
EDWARD: Don’t say that, god, mother, you can be so dark sometimes!
TAMARA: I’m sorry, moy malen'kiy geroy, I didn’t mean to upset you. Why don’t we change the subject and lighten the mood. How about we start planning for Anthony’s surprise birthday party, it’s coming soon, and we need to start preparing.
EDWARD: That, I can get on board with.
TAMARA: How about a Gatsby theme? He loves Fitzgerald.
EDWARD: That’s perfect!
TAMARA: The Madame arrives tomorrow; we can ask her to help; she has so many memorabilia from the ’20s, it will come in handy.
EDWARD: If anyone knows how to throw a party, it’s her.
TAMARA: Tell me about it! Wildest days of my life have been with her (they laugh). Alright, my love, it’s getting late and I need my beauty sleep. We’ll get into the planning details tomorrow.
EDWARD: I’m going to stay for a bit longer.
TAMARA: Okay, but don’t stay up too late, sleep is important. (Kisses his cheek) I love you.
EDWARD: I love you too, have a good rest.
Cut to – Akumal, Mexico. Bonnie, Damon, Stefan, and Caroline are at a beautiful cenote, getting ready to scuba dive.
BONNIE: Wow, Care, I have to say, I’m so proud of you! Just a few days ago you wouldn’t even get near the ocean, and now you are suiting up to explore the deep waters!
CAROLINE: I know! I’m a changed woman, that’s for sure! Also, Alfredo (their dive instructor) said there are no sharks in these waters…
ALFREDO: That’s right, nothing to worry about. Now, if you see a pair of red-eyes shine… let me know.
CAROLINE: What!!!!!
ALFREDO: (Laughs) Just kidding! It’s fine, only thing you might see, if you are lucky, is some fish. Now, everyone, ready?
DAMON: (All suited up) Let’s do this!!
ALFREDO: Remember what I taught you, and stay close. It can get very dark at some points inside the caves, so don’t let go of the lifeline.
STEFAN: I think I’m regretting this decision…
BONNIE: Oh, come on, Stefan, you love the dark.
STEFAN: But not underwater…
CAROLINE: Let’s give it a try, if we don’t like it, we can abort mission (turns to Alfredo), right?
ALFREDO: Of course, you know the signal, so if you want out, let me know and I’ll bring you right back up; no worries.
STEFAN: What the hell, let’s do it!
ALFREDO: Excellent, my friend! You won’t regret it. Okay, on the count of three, we’ll jump in. One… two… three!
Cut to – The Salvatore school, Alaric’s study. After many unsuccessful tries, Radka, Alaric, Lexi and Tyler are still trying to figure out how to undo the body switch spell. Katherine is getting desperate; the student seems to be enjoying this new body, just a tad much…
KATHERINE: (Catches the student touching his boobs) Hey!!! Hands off perv!!!
THE STUDENT: I’m sorry Miss Pierce! I swear it won’t happen again; I was just curious.
KATHERINE: Oh yes, I’m sure that’s what that was! I have my eye on you! (Turns to Lexi and Tyler who can’t stop laughing) And you two... I swear, I’ll get you back!
TYLER: Oh, come on, Katherine, have a little sense of humor. You have to see the irony in all of this.
KATHERINE: Not when my body smells like a testosterone-filled locker room and I have a thing hanging between my legs!!
LEXI: (Mocking) As long as it’s not stiff…
KATHERINE: Shut up, Lexi!! (Throws the couch pillow at her face, Lexi catches it with her vamp reflexes).
ALARIC: (With a grin, trying to contain the laughter) Relax, Katherine, I’m sure we’ll find a way to revert this… at some point.
RADKA: (Scrolling through different spellbooks) Well, even if we do, we’ll need to find a different witch to do the spell, an experienced one, Ivan (the traveler student) or any other witch student won’t be able to pull it off without guidance. And, Margo (the witchcraft teacher) is on sick leave, and Bonnie on vacation, so it might take more time than we had hoped.
KATHERINE: Are you kidding me??! I can’t be trapped in this body any longer!! Look at me!! I’m hideous and hormonal!!!
LEXI: (Looking at her package, smirking) And excited, I see...
KATHERINE: Oh, damn!!
(Looking at Alaric, Tyler, and Ivan) How do you live like this??!! It’s disgusting! (Gets up to go to the bathroom, as she walks out, they all crack up).
Cut to- Munich Medical Lab, inside an old operating theatre; first day of the program. Sam, Elena, Alex and Sage, along with the rest of the students, are waiting for the program’s sponsor to arrive for the welcoming speech. After an hour, he finally arrives; absolutely no rush or apology for his tardiness.
PIETRO: Welcome everyone. If you are here you are one of the chosen, and you better be very grateful for that. From this point on, your life is about to change. Those who survive the program will be transformed, from pathetic wannabes to legends. Good luck (He leaves).
ELENA: That’s it? That’s what we waited an hour for? Speech didn’t even last a minute! No introduction, nothing! How rude!
SAGE: You really are lost, aren’t you? Don’t you know who that is? We should be thankful he even gave us 30 seconds of his time.
SAM: Drop it, Sage. She doesn’t have to know who he is. And you give him too much credit, he’s just an asshole with a shit load of money, that’s all.
SAGE: Are you serious, Sam?! God, going small-town really affected you… the old Sam would have been fanboying at the mere glimpse of him.
ALEX: Oh, please, Sage, just stop. The only reason you worship him is because he’s powerful, and “supposedly” a far relative of yours; which I doubt.
SAGE: No, the only reason I worship him is because he is a true legend, far more than Grayson was. And we are related.
ELENA: Wow, your are a bitch...
SAGE: I didn’t mean to hurt your feelings. I am being a bitch...Sorry about that, I get very defensive when it comes to him, I’m a huge fan. I’ll stop, I swear. I really am sorry for saying that. Truce?
ELENA: Just keep my father’s name out of your mouth, and we’ll be fine.
SAGE: Done.
SAM: Okay… let’s head to our first course before this gets even more uncomfortable.
ELENA: (As they are heading out) So, what’s the big shots name?
SAM: Pietro Salvatore (Elena holds him back; Sage and Alex keep walking).
ELENA: Salvatore…
SAM: I know, what a coincidence! Seems like you can’t escape that name…(Teasing) Good thing this one is much older, I mean, in real-time, so I have nothing to worry about.
ELENA: As for him, or any other Salvatore in the world, you don’t; but if your “friend” keeps up with her snarky commentary, you will have something to be worried about.
SAM: I’m sorry, she can be a hand full, but that’s not who she really is. She puts up this tough bitchy exterior as a defense mechanism; but once she puts her guard down, she’s a completely different person; trust me.
ELENA: I’ll give you the benefit of the doubt because I love you. But if she doesn’t stop, she’ll know just how bitchy I can be too.
SAM: I’ll keep her in line, I swear.
ELENA: Good.
SAM: Just to be sure, there is no way Damon and Stefan are related to him, right? You told me they were the last ones in their bloodline.
ELENA: They are; the last remaining Salvatore, Sara, was killed by Damon.
SAM: Seriously? Wow, your ex is really fucked up.
ELENA: Well, he was under some siren’s psychic mind control thing, so it wasn’t his fault.
SAM: I know it’s your home an all, but I’m glad we got away.
ELENA: Me too. Although, I really miss my friends.
SAM: I know (kisses her), let’s hope they come visit soon.
Cut to – The Powell mansion. Anthony knocks on The Madame’s bedroom door.
ANTHONY: Madame, I am sorry to disturb you at this hour, but Mr. Powell did not come home last night, and he still hasn’t arrived. I am becoming concerned. Do you happen to know where he might be?
THE MADAME: Anthony, love. I think we both know where, or rather who he is with. Trouble is, Augustus has some very annoying tech thta is blocking my ability to track Edward. I’ve been trying to get a reach on him, but nothing.
ANTHONY: I knew this was a mistake, I warned you both.
THE MADAME: I know. I thought we had it under control, was not expecting Augustus’ toys getting in the way.
ANTHONY: You were sworn to protect him, and if I must say, you are not doing a good job.
THE MADAME: Anthony, as much as I respect and appreciate you, be careful with your words. We wouldn’t want this situation escalating…
ANTHONY: Am I supposed to take that as a threat?
THE MADAME: Not at all. I would never hurt you. Just take it as advice to be more empathetic to those that love Edward, just as much as you do. And, FYI, you also failed to protect him, so if there is blood, it will be on both of our hands.
ANTHONY: Pardon me, Madame. I understand what you are saying; and you speak the truth. I’m just desperate, and very scared for him.
THE MADAME: As am I. I’ve dealt with all sorts of supernatural things for years, but I have never been faced with this kind of enemy, mostly because I can’t really comprehend it; I despise technology. But you have my word, I will not rest until I find him and bring him home safely.
ANTHONY: Thank you, Madame. And, once again, I do apologize for my behavior, I was out of line.
THE MADAME: You were being a father, I understand.
ANTHONY: And you, a mother.
THE MADAME: We will find him, I promise.
ANTHONY: I’ll leave you to your duties, Madame. Let me know if I can be of any assistance.
THE MADAME: I will, Anthony. Have a goodnight.
ANTHONY: You too, Madame.
Cut to – New Orleans, a downtown bar. Klaus and Danae are having a drink. A familiar face walks in.
KLAUS: (His eyes light up as if they were on fire) Are my eyes deceiving me again?
ABBY: They’re not.
KLAUS: You returned…
ABBY: (Smirks) I told you I would …
TVD 9x10 (part 2) coming soon! Hope you stop by, read and enjoy! =)
