The Vampire Diaries. Season 3, Episode 12: "The Ties That Bind"

O.M.G. is just one of the terms you're looking for.

ELIJAH (Aaahhh! Haha!) has been finally undaggered, one thing I've been demanding for since the return episode. I'm think a haircut is in order; that 'do isn't working for you anymore. But I'm really, really—really, really—glad you're back.

Now since the Damon-Elana kiss is out in the open, it's time to get over it. Stefan was clearly unmasked and he's threatened by the reality that Elena might be really lost to her, hence the kidnapping/turning-you-into-a-vampire-or-kill-you apology, kind of messing with her head even more. Every girl has her limit, dearie. Do you want to be with her or be the better villain?

Did I mention Elijah's back? Right, I did. Exciting isn't it?

Mama Bennet will be recovering her powers once she starts trying to do magic again with Bonnie. I'm not sure how their story arc checks out but it's nice for our resident witch to do more than just chant.

Tyler is still really a selfish douche to be able to control or get rid of his sire bond, if that means he needs to turn into a wolf a lot of times. (Why does Bill know about hybrids, anyway? There wasn't any during his time.)

And I don't care if Flirty Doc is using vampire blood to not have a patient die on her table. Even a doctor doesn't get to choose who lives or dies. Watch your ring, Alaric.

Oh, the ties that bind.



*screencap courtesy of VLC