Damon is willing to go to extraordinary lengths to prevent Elena from being a victim of Klaus� plan to break the curse. Damon�s actions put him at terrible odds with Stefan and the tension that started brewing between the brothers over their differing opinions of how to help save Elena�s life blows up into full-scale conflict. Tyler returns to Mystic Falls after receiving a disturbing phone call. With the full moon marking the arrival of the sacrifice ritual, Stefan and Elena spend a romantic day together � afraid it might be their last.