The Vampire Diaries- The New Deal

"Your going to leave Mystic Falls behind and never think twice about it."

FINALLY. That is all I can say about this episode. I have missed The Vampire Diaries more than it is even possible to explain. And this episode definitely quenched my thirst.

Jeremy slowly rose from being one of the most useless characters to a kickass character to one that had the water works going. After friending Tyler he caught himself in a hybrid trap as he was stripped of his vervain and used as Klaus- bait. But never fear his guardian Alaric risked his life and saved Jeremy, who was under a compulsion spell the whole time. This was Klaus's way of saying "You've been warned." And the scary part is that Klaus will stop at nothing. In order to save her brothers life Elena had to do the hardest thing a sister could ever do... have Damon erase Jeremy's memory and compel him to leave town and never look back. I'm not quite sure if getting Jeremy out of town without any of their protection is the best idea, I mean Klaus can find him anywhere right? But before Jeremy made his exit off the show, he had his heroic moments as he stabbed a hybrid in the back and then cut his head off. (Thanks for the tip Tyler)

Elenas pessimism has started to become annoying. Damon is concrete;  he gets drunk and makes everything humorous. Stefan also has found a way to turn a negative into a positive and flip the cards against Klaus. Elena should let go of Stefan emotionally, although that slap in the face and that tender "Go to Hell" was definitely needed, mainly to make herself feel better, and become a leader instead of a pawn in this whole game. Instead of feeling sorry for herself she should learn to play Klaus's game against him just like Stefan has. She lucked out with Rebekah as that is one alliance Klaus would have appreciated having but  would Rebekah actually have enough balls to kill Klaus? Does this mean blondie actually knows how to kill a hybrid? This we might never find out but one things for certain, without an alliance, all Klaus has are empty hybrids that jump at his command... And what happens when one of them decides that Klaus's commands don't really work for him?

What the hell is in that coffin? Those dreams were a sign and one would assume that Bonnie would realize they were more witchy clues than just the same dream every night (thank you for the helpful hint Elena) but in her dream she saw Klaus in the coffin. Does that mean that Klaus's body is actually in the coffin and he is some immortal creature? What could be so important that he is so set on getting those coffins back because I am sure that it is not just his family that pulls and tears at Stefan's heartstrings. 

The fight Damon had with Stefan led to a big realization. Stefan never lost his humanity. It is somewhere deep inside hidden away, but he does things in order to get revenge and to hurt someone that hurt him and the people he cared about.  This is not a reason for Damon to feel bad about falling in love with Elena. Stefan is not the same person he was in season 1. Although he hasn't lost himself for good Klaus instilled a freedom and a curiosity in Stefan that Elena would not suffice. What happened between Elena was a long awaited kiss and it developed and tortured fans and the characters until it could torture no more. And in that moment, for those couple of seconds, time literally stopped moving. Elena was left speechless, but the question is where will this revelation of feelings take them? Back to the friends zone? Damon has come a long way since season 1.  The dude started off being horrible and now he's the only one keeping everything toghether. He's helping Stefan fight Klaus, holding Elena up on her spirits, protecting her, saving Alaric's life, helping Jeremy get a fresh start. He has turned into a better version of Stefan. I can proudly say GO DELENA GO!

Other Thoughts
- Do you guys think Tyler will rebel against Klaus? I say hell yes. 
-Where was Caroline. I missed her bubblyness. 
-Repeated question: What other family members are in those coffins?
-Where was Matt?
-I think Matt, Caroline, And Katerina went on a road trip together. This is outrageous.
-How weird is it seeing Nanny Carrie, aka Crazy Melissa, on TVD as a nurse and potential Alaric love interest?  It gives me the chills.  I wonder how Stefan (Paul) feels about his wife kissing Ric... Love triangle anyone?

Memorable Quotes
-Elena: Damon is Damon....
-Damon: Bloody Mary, Screw Driver, Brunch in a bottle. Come on Ric I can't do this all by myself. Well I can but someones going to get naked. 
-Ric: This might come as a shock but I'm not here to hang out with you.
-Damon: Cute blonde bombshell psycho shouldn't be too hard to find. 
-Klaus: I think its about time we had a drink.

• Damon: Were a little overdue
• K: Why you been so busy with all your plotting and scheming
• D: You know I never miss a chance to plot an epic failure.

-Damon: Such a buzzkill my baby bro.

- Damon: That's why I hate witches. So fickle. Passive Agressive.

-Stefan: Well Bonnie sucks at keeping secrets.

-Elena: When did you return to the living.

• Ric: Just a few minutes ago.

-Damon: Oh a deflection isnt going to work on me. I invented that.

-Meredith: Guardian Angel or did you sell your soul to the devil?

• Ric: A little bit of both. 

-Jeremy: Safe to say you owe him a drink.

-Jeremy: I shot a hybrid in the back and chopped his head off with a meat cleave. Typical Sunday huh?

-Damon: My brothers sort of running his own show right now.

-Damon: It means I'm an idiot cause I thought for a second that I wouldn't have to feel guilty anymore. 

• Elena: What are you talking about? Guilty for what?
• D: For wanting what I want...
• E: Damon...
• D: I know and believe me I get it my brothers girl and all.... No, you know what if I'm going to feel guilty about something I'm going to feel guilty about this.

AND HERE IS THE EPIC DELENA SCENE. Goodnight :) skip to about 1:20