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: Suffering from a lethal werewolf bite, Damon experiences hallucinations that blend his 1864 past with Katherine and his present feelings for Elena. Elena eventually finds him and brings him back to the Salvatore house, where she grants him forgiveness and a "deathbed" kiss.

: His vulnerability and near-death confession deepened the "Delirium" (Damon/Elena) ship, which became a focal point for fan debate. "The Vampire Diaries" As I Lay Dying(2011)

: Proving she still has a shred of loyalty to the brothers, Katherine delivers the cure to Damon after being freed by Klaus. Episode Impact & Reception : Suffering from a lethal werewolf bite, Damon

: His transition back into the "Ripper" persona marked a massive shift for the character, setting the stage for his darker arc in Season 3. : Proving she still has a shred of

: Sheriff Forbes accidentally shoots Jeremy while aiming for Damon. Bonnie uses dark magic to resurrect him despite warnings from the ancestors, leading to a major cliffhanger where Jeremy begins seeing the ghosts of his dead ex-girlfriends, Anna and Vicki .

: To save his brother, Stefan seeks out Klaus and discovers that the only cure for a werewolf bite is Klaus's hybrid blood . In exchange for the cure, Klaus demands Stefan leave Mystic Falls and rejoin him as a ruthless "Ripper".