Tamara Austin

When Tyler turns up at the Salvatore house with the news that Markos' (recurring guest star RAFFI BARSOUMIAN) plan to break the witches' curse puts Stefan and Elena in imminent danger, Damon suggests they hide out in the remote cabin once owned by Caroline's father. Once there, it becomes obvious to Caroline that Stefan and Elena are keeping a secret, so Damon comes up with a parlor game designed to expose the truth. A ghostly presence at the cabin uses violence and fire to make itself known. Meanwhile, Matt takes charge of Tyler's plan to get information from one of the Travelers, and Bonnie continues to keep the truth about the Other Side from Jeremy, despite warnings from Grams (recurring guest star JASMINE GUY).

When Stefan and Elena escape from Markos' (recurring guest star RAFFI BARSOUMIAN) control, only to find themselves stranded in a remote location, Stefan gets philosophical with Elena about her relationship with Damon. After their attempt to protect the doppelgangers goes badly, Liv (recurring guest star PENELOPE MITCHELL) and Luke (recurring guest star CHRIS BROCHU) come up with a dangerous new strategy. Damon recruits Matt and Jeremy to help him set a trap for Markos, who turns out to have a devastating surprise of his own. Bonnie finally admits to Caroline that she's been keeping the truth about the Other Side from everyone. Finally, while Bonnie searches desperately for a way to stop Markos, Caroline is witness to an unthinkable act of violence by one of the Travelers.

Rayna agrees to film a christmas special at home, but her magazine cover story puts a chill on relationships.

The team launches an investigation for widower Reggie Moore at Cliff’s request, the doorman at Reggie’s building. Gabi comes to a realization about her time with Lacey. Margaret hopes to repair her relationship with someone important from her past.

When Kevin encounters a mysterious do-gooder and attempts to help her raise money for a dog sanctuary, his plan backfires. Meanwhile, Tyler believes he has finally made contact with Yvette, the mysterious lady from Laos.