by Vampire Renee:
Vampire Diaries Recap: “Heart of Darkness”
Original Air Date (The CW): Friday April 19th–2012
Season 3 Episode 19
Favorite Quote: “I don’t want to live up to anyone’s expectations.” –Damon
Due to the new developments of handing over the white oak and the possibly danger that Jeremy might face because of Klaus; Elena and Damon (under Stefan’s recommendation) decide to go to Denver to collect Jeremy to keep him safe. Stefan suggested they go because he thinks Elena has some unresolved feelings for Damon and somehow a trip away is the best way to uncover them; personally, I think it never seems to work out that way for the first party. Also, because of Jeremy’s abilities, they hope to use him to gain sire information from beyond the grave from Rose — despite Kol’s constant intruding and beatings.
Alaric has decided until they understand more of Samantha Gilbert’s intentions that it’s best to be locked away so no one else gets hurt. Stefan also stays to play watchdog and help Klaus find the last few of the white oak stakes to insure that the bloodlines of the vampires remain alive. Alaric uses what is left of Stefan’s weakness but Stefan over comes it to find out where the last stake is unfortunately it’s in the cave. As always, the originals have a plan to get it but Alaric tries to strike a deal with Rebekah who really isn’t who we thought she has always been.
Caroline sneaks away from planning another school dance leaving it all in Rebekah’s hand while she goes to see Tyler. They are so happy to see each other after so long and all that’s happened that they just can’t keep their hands off each other. They moment is ruined when Caroline reveals about the vampire bloodlines if an original is killed which means there is a chance that Tyler might die. They make up a bit only for Tyler to find the drawing from Klaus making Tyler question what might have happened while he was gone.
Esther makes her return to reveal that she is dying, despite having her own children out to kill her. It seems that the powers that Esther was drawing from were from the Bennett line and since Abby’s death it has weakened her. Then with one last breath and it’s goodbye to Esther or who we thought was Esther.
I have to say, personally, the best moment is when Elena is sleeping and Damon wakes up for a drink, causing Elena to wake up and watch him in his moment of reflection. Damon notices Elena watching him, so he goes over to lie beside her. They talk about Rose’s final moments while their hands come together but Elena gets out of the bed as if still scared of her feelings for Damon. Elena goes outside and the teasing moment from the dream and the happy moment from that last kiss are all shattered with the passion of this kiss, but Jeremy has information before it can go anywhere else.
As always for those that are team Delena think that we are going to get Elena and Damon together finally, something happens and Damon snaps back to the heartless man that we came to love — leaving all those on team Stelena.
Next Episode: April 26th–2012 (Do Not Go Gentle)
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