[s1e8] 162 Lumгўnдѓri < AUTHENTIC | PLAYBOOK >

: 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.

: 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 [S1E8] 162 LumГўnДѓri

The episode centers on . Key storylines include: : Under the influence of Damon’s previous mind-wipe,

: 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. Key storylines include: : Damon compels Caroline to

: Bonnie continues to explore her family's witch heritage with the help of her grandmother ( Grams ). She receives a "talisman" necklace that has been passed down through generations.