: He kidnaps a contestant named Amber Bradley, taking her to the woods where he struggles with the urge to kill her. He eventually feeds on her, a moment described by viewers as "heartbreaking and horrifying".
: After secretly drinking human blood, Stefan becomes increasingly volatile and loses control during the pageant.
Many fans consider this episode the true beginning of the romance between Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore.
The episode focuses heavily on Stefan’s struggle with a newfound addiction to human blood.
: Elena, Damon, and Bonnie eventually find him, and the episode ends with Stefan being locked in the Salvatore cellar to detox and desiccate. The "Delena" Turning Point