After starting her day with a startling discovery of Damon�s latest indiscretion, Elena is frustrated to find that none of her friends agree with her on how they should react to the Original family�s internal power struggle. Once again caught up in the destiny of the Bennett witches, Bonnie and Abby find themselves playing a part in a ritual to appease the spirits of nature. When Elijah gives Damon and Stefan a dangerous ultimatum that puts Elena in danger, they turn to Alaric and Meredith for help with a plan that leads them to a terrible choice.