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HOPE: He’s been wondering 2 00:00:02,169 --> 00:00:03,587 about his mother his whole life. 3 00:00:03,587 --> 00:00:05,297 You’re my son, all right. 4 00:00:05,297 --> 00:00:07,299 HOPE: He finally meets her and then she dies? 5 00:00:07,299 --> 00:00:08,967 ALARIC: Literal pit of doom. 6 00:00:08,967 --> 00:00:11,053 That consumes creatures and wipes their existence 7 00:00:11,053 --> 00:00:12,304 from the collective conscience. 8 00:00:12,304 --> 00:00:13,597 What do you think she’s like? 9 00:00:13,597 --> 00:00:14,598 ALARIC: Are you sure you want to keep 10 00:00:14,598 --> 00:00:15,641 all this from Landon? 11 00:00:15,641 --> 00:00:16,934 If I can keep him from knowing 12 00:00:16,934 --> 00:00:17,809 what that feels like, 13 00:00:17,809 --> 00:00:19,686 then it’s my secret to keep. 14 00:00:19,686 --> 00:00:20,896 LIZZIE: What did I ever do 15 00:00:20,896 --> 00:00:22,564 to make you hate me so much? 16 00:00:22,564 --> 00:00:24,149 It’s about how you treat Josie. 17 00:00:24,149 --> 00:00:27,069 She spends all of her energy taking care of you. 18 00:00:27,069 --> 00:00:28,987 But she won’t ever burn your world down. 19 00:00:28,987 --> 00:00:30,989 So I will do it for her. 20 00:00:30,989 --> 00:00:32,741 MG! MG. 21 00:00:32,741 --> 00:00:33,951 Just tell me what happened. 22 00:00:33,951 --> 00:00:35,702 MG: He didn’t want me anymore. 23 00:00:35,702 --> 00:00:36,703 I’m a vampire. 24 00:00:36,703 --> 00:00:38,247 You’re a demon. 25 00:00:38,247 --> 00:00:40,082 MG: He was right to be afraid of me. 26 00:00:40,082 --> 00:00:41,458 Not after what I did. 27 00:00:41,458 --> 00:00:43,710 (MG snarls) 28 00:00:43,710 --> 00:00:45,963 (sobbing) 29 00:00:45,963 --> 00:00:47,839 Uh... you got to see this. 30 00:00:49,591 --> 00:00:51,802 ALARIC: We’ve been wondering if he’s supernatural. 31 00:00:51,802 --> 00:00:53,262 We have our answer. 32 00:00:53,262 --> 00:00:55,264 You ever heard of the legend of the Phoenix? 33 00:01:02,896 --> 00:01:04,273 So we’re clear, then. 34 00:01:04,273 --> 00:01:06,817 You’ll bring me what I want... 35 00:01:06,817 --> 00:01:08,902 by any means necessary. 36 00:01:11,655 --> 00:01:14,950 I need some indication that you agree. 37 00:01:14,950 --> 00:01:17,619 Or else I withdraw my very generous offer 38 00:01:17,619 --> 00:01:19,496 and I toss you in... 39 00:01:19,496 --> 00:01:20,706 right now. 40 00:01:22,165 --> 00:01:23,292 Will you do it? 41 00:01:26,086 --> 00:01:28,588 I need an unmarked vehicle with an armed 42 00:01:28,588 --> 00:01:30,966 plainclothes driver to transport an asset. 43 00:01:30,966 --> 00:01:32,259 It’s high priority. 44 00:01:32,259 --> 00:01:33,760 MAN (over radio): Copy that, Agent Clarke. 45 00:01:33,760 --> 00:01:34,761 Destination? 46 00:01:34,761 --> 00:01:36,638 Mystic Falls, Virginia. 47 00:01:36,638 --> 00:01:38,473 The Salvatore School. 48 00:01:39,516 --> 00:01:41,476 ♪ ♪ 49 00:01:56,575 --> 00:01:58,368 (gasps softly) 50 00:01:58,368 --> 00:02:00,329 (whimpering) 51 00:02:04,583 --> 00:02:05,876 (whimpers) 52 00:02:05,876 --> 00:02:07,711 Hope, wake up. 53 00:02:07,711 --> 00:02:09,463 Hope, wake up. (yells) 54 00:02:14,134 --> 00:02:15,761 (gasps) 55 00:02:15,761 --> 00:02:17,346 (gasps) Oh, my God. 56 00:02:17,346 --> 00:02:18,347 Landon, are you okay? 57 00:02:18,347 --> 00:02:19,598 (coughs) Well, 58 00:02:19,598 --> 00:02:21,808 I was recently dead, so I think I’ll mend. 59 00:02:21,808 --> 00:02:22,976 What happened? 60 00:02:22,976 --> 00:02:24,561 You were having a nightmare. 61 00:02:24,561 --> 00:02:25,771 And then you screamed 62 00:02:25,771 --> 00:02:27,230 and some magical wave thing hit me, 63 00:02:27,230 --> 00:02:29,232 and now I have art supplies where no man should. 64 00:02:36,031 --> 00:02:38,867 Hey, Dr. Saltzman, uh, can we talk? 65 00:02:38,867 --> 00:02:40,077 Yeah, of course. 66 00:02:40,077 --> 00:02:42,162 I was just doing some Phoenix research. 67 00:02:42,162 --> 00:02:42,996 Please sit down. 68 00:02:42,996 --> 00:02:44,331 Um, yeah, well, I mean, 69 00:02:44,331 --> 00:02:46,541 obviously I’m dying to know m-more, uh, 70 00:02:46,541 --> 00:02:48,043 pard-pardon the pun. 71 00:02:48,043 --> 00:02:49,127 (chuckles) Uh, but actually, 72 00:02:49,127 --> 00:02:50,504 I wanted to talk to you about... 73 00:02:50,504 --> 00:02:52,172 MG? Is he still acting weird? 74 00:02:52,172 --> 00:02:55,092 Look, once Emma’s done with her therapy intensive with Raf, 75 00:02:55,092 --> 00:02:57,552 she’ll work with MG-- and she’ll work with you, too, 76 00:02:57,552 --> 00:02:58,970 if you want to deal with the fallout 77 00:02:58,970 --> 00:03:00,222 of him, you know... 78 00:03:01,139 --> 00:03:03,350 ...killing you. (chuckles) 79 00:03:03,350 --> 00:03:06,603 Dr. Saltzman, I’m honestly just glad to know what I am. 80 00:03:06,603 --> 00:03:08,772 And that I belong at this school. 81 00:03:08,772 --> 00:03:11,858 Good. You, uh... 82 00:03:13,026 --> 00:03:14,403 ...got a little... 83 00:03:16,363 --> 00:03:18,865 Yeah, that was actually what I wanted to talk to you about. 84 00:03:18,865 --> 00:03:19,866 Paint? 85 00:03:19,866 --> 00:03:21,535 Hope. 86 00:03:25,122 --> 00:03:26,415 So, what’s wrong with you? 87 00:03:26,415 --> 00:03:27,499 Nothing, I’m fine. 88 00:03:27,499 --> 00:03:28,959 (both panting) 89 00:03:28,959 --> 00:03:31,253 Landon told me about your little incident. 90 00:03:31,253 --> 00:03:33,713 Isn’t boyfriend confidentiality a thing? 91 00:03:33,713 --> 00:03:34,881 It should be. 92 00:03:37,509 --> 00:03:39,261 He’s just worried about you, that’s all. 93 00:03:39,261 --> 00:03:40,512 He doesn’t need to be. 94 00:03:40,512 --> 00:03:41,805 (grunting) 95 00:03:43,598 --> 00:03:44,599 Are you sure? 96 00:03:44,599 --> 00:03:45,600 It seems like you’re manifesting 97 00:03:45,600 --> 00:03:47,894 a little stress and anxiety. 98 00:03:47,894 --> 00:03:49,104 My guess is, you’re still dealing 99 00:03:49,104 --> 00:03:51,481 with the trauma of seeing Landon dead. 100 00:03:51,481 --> 00:03:52,899 (Hope grunts) 101 00:03:52,899 --> 00:03:54,860 (grunting) 102 00:03:54,860 --> 00:03:57,237 (exhales) I’ve been through worse. 103 00:04:00,282 --> 00:04:01,491 (grunts) 104 00:04:01,491 --> 00:04:03,243 I mean, with your family history, I just want 105 00:04:03,243 --> 00:04:04,911 to make sure... I said I’m fine! 106 00:04:07,831 --> 00:04:10,459 (groans) Okay. 107 00:04:10,459 --> 00:04:13,628 I-I could stand to blow off some steam. I’m gonna... 108 00:04:13,628 --> 00:04:16,548 go check the woods to see if I can wolf out. 109 00:04:17,632 --> 00:04:19,426 (groans) (door opens) 110 00:04:19,426 --> 00:04:20,427 (door closes) 111 00:04:20,427 --> 00:04:21,845 Daddy, I need you. 112 00:04:21,845 --> 00:04:24,598 (groans) 113 00:04:24,598 --> 00:04:27,517 They won’t unload the trucks without your signature. 114 00:04:27,517 --> 00:04:28,685 What? 115 00:04:28,685 --> 00:04:31,438 Tables, chairs, flowers, and a... 116 00:04:31,438 --> 00:04:32,856 helium tank? 117 00:04:32,856 --> 00:04:34,024 Who ordered all this? 118 00:04:34,024 --> 00:04:36,151 You did. A few months ago. 119 00:04:36,151 --> 00:04:38,528 Why? 120 00:04:40,363 --> 00:04:41,573 (gasps) 121 00:04:41,573 --> 00:04:42,908 ALARIC: I have some news. 122 00:04:42,908 --> 00:04:44,868 Many of you, like me, 123 00:04:44,868 --> 00:04:46,953 have forgotten that we are hosting 124 00:04:46,953 --> 00:04:49,539 this year’s Miss Mystic Falls Pageant. 125 00:04:49,539 --> 00:04:51,875 (students muttering, groaning) Trust me, I know. 126 00:04:51,875 --> 00:04:54,169 But the rotation is set in stone. 127 00:04:54,169 --> 00:04:56,213 So, let’s take the opportunity 128 00:04:56,213 --> 00:04:58,882 to maintain our image as a normal school 129 00:04:58,882 --> 00:05:00,884 for the rich and awful. 130 00:05:00,884 --> 00:05:02,385 As usual, 131 00:05:02,385 --> 00:05:06,348 anything remotely magical, enchanted, 132 00:05:06,348 --> 00:05:09,392 vampire, wolf or witch-related 133 00:05:09,392 --> 00:05:12,062 must be kept tucked away, hidden, 134 00:05:12,062 --> 00:05:13,772 and under lock and key. 135 00:05:13,772 --> 00:05:15,065 Now... 136 00:05:15,065 --> 00:05:17,692 with your chore assignments. 137 00:05:17,692 --> 00:05:20,612 Okay, so we’ll split into teams. 138 00:05:21,988 --> 00:05:23,615 (gurgling) 139 00:05:27,953 --> 00:05:29,412 Hey, Hope. 140 00:05:29,412 --> 00:05:31,289 You have any idea where these guys go? 141 00:05:31,289 --> 00:05:32,999 Yeah, anywhere but with the birds. 142 00:05:32,999 --> 00:05:34,376 The ravens and the finches are fine, 143 00:05:34,376 --> 00:05:36,586 but the rats drive the owls crazy. 144 00:05:36,586 --> 00:05:39,714 So I’ve been thinking about why you’ve been acting so weird. 145 00:05:39,714 --> 00:05:42,133 Suddenly everyone’s got a psychology degree around here. 146 00:05:42,133 --> 00:05:44,678 No, I just, I just think you have cold feet. 147 00:05:44,678 --> 00:05:45,804 About what? 148 00:05:45,804 --> 00:05:47,055 Us. 149 00:05:48,014 --> 00:05:49,474 You know, we’re good. 150 00:05:49,474 --> 00:05:51,142 We’re finally in a solid relationship 151 00:05:51,142 --> 00:05:53,770 based on honesty and openness and... 152 00:05:53,770 --> 00:05:55,230 I’m indestructible. 153 00:05:55,230 --> 00:05:57,274 You’re relatively indestructible. 154 00:05:57,274 --> 00:05:58,942 We finally have a long, clear road ahead of us, 155 00:05:58,942 --> 00:06:00,318 you know, with no obstacles. 156 00:06:08,577 --> 00:06:10,120 Who is that? 157 00:06:10,996 --> 00:06:12,831 Um... 158 00:06:12,831 --> 00:06:14,958 That is Roman. 159 00:06:14,958 --> 00:06:17,335 My ex-boyfriend. 160 00:06:17,335 --> 00:06:19,337 Oh. 161 00:06:20,213 --> 00:06:22,632 All right, thank you. 162 00:06:26,511 --> 00:06:27,721 Veronica. 163 00:06:27,721 --> 00:06:29,681 I didn’t expect to see you again so soon. 164 00:06:29,681 --> 00:06:32,225 Well, I’m here to discuss my son. Oh, great. 165 00:06:32,225 --> 00:06:34,352 Uh, well, uh, as I told you when I called, 166 00:06:34,352 --> 00:06:37,022 we have a good handle on MG’s therapy. 167 00:06:37,022 --> 00:06:38,106 We have an excellent counselor. 168 00:06:38,106 --> 00:06:39,524 He killed a fellow classmate. 169 00:06:39,524 --> 00:06:44,195 Who, thankfully, resurrected and harbors no ill will. 170 00:06:44,195 --> 00:06:46,114 When you recruited Milton, you didn’t mention 171 00:06:46,114 --> 00:06:48,116 anything about monsters, much less him having 172 00:06:48,116 --> 00:06:49,784 a Phoenix as a classmate. 173 00:06:49,784 --> 00:06:52,871 It’s, uh, a recent development. 174 00:06:52,871 --> 00:06:56,124 But I assure you, we remain committed to MG’s care. 175 00:06:56,124 --> 00:06:58,043 He’s such a good kid with a big heart. 176 00:06:58,043 --> 00:07:00,128 I know this. I raised him. 177 00:07:00,128 --> 00:07:01,212 But when he left my home, 178 00:07:01,212 --> 00:07:02,714 he was not a murderer. 179 00:07:05,133 --> 00:07:06,426 Dr. Saltzman’s been a little overwhelmed, 180 00:07:06,426 --> 00:07:08,470 so, uh, I’ve been doing a little... 181 00:07:08,470 --> 00:07:10,305 recruiting recon for him lately. 182 00:07:10,305 --> 00:07:12,557 But he asked me to come in today and lend a hand. 183 00:07:14,309 --> 00:07:16,144 Oh, uh, this is Landon. 184 00:07:16,144 --> 00:07:17,562 Her boyfriend. 185 00:07:18,813 --> 00:07:20,774 And a Phoenix. 186 00:07:20,774 --> 00:07:23,026 By the way, which is... 187 00:07:23,026 --> 00:07:25,195 so cool. 188 00:07:28,782 --> 00:07:31,159 I better go find Dr. Saltzman. 189 00:07:33,244 --> 00:07:35,789 That was a little alpha male of you. 190 00:07:35,789 --> 00:07:38,500 I mean, is that the 90-year-old vampire ex 191 00:07:38,500 --> 00:07:40,710 you may have mentioned murdered your mom? 192 00:07:40,710 --> 00:07:42,212 It is. 193 00:07:42,212 --> 00:07:43,880 Though I don’t hold him responsible 194 00:07:43,880 --> 00:07:45,340 for what happened anymore. 195 00:07:46,883 --> 00:07:49,302 I’m gonna go hide more rats. 196 00:07:56,518 --> 00:07:57,644 Hey. 197 00:07:57,644 --> 00:07:59,437 How about we blow this popsicle stand 198 00:07:59,437 --> 00:08:01,773 and go to my room for a little binge-watch and chill? 199 00:08:01,773 --> 00:08:03,024 You and I only make out 200 00:08:03,024 --> 00:08:05,110 when magical slugs invade our brains. 201 00:08:05,110 --> 00:08:07,737 I actually want to talk to you about the letter I wrote. 202 00:08:10,490 --> 00:08:12,450 Which I’m guessing you haven’t read yet. 203 00:08:12,450 --> 00:08:14,744 Been dealing with the pageant, Penelope. 204 00:08:14,744 --> 00:08:17,122 Yeah, I can see that. 205 00:08:17,122 --> 00:08:18,581 See, this is me offering you 206 00:08:18,581 --> 00:08:20,208 a viable option out. 207 00:08:21,292 --> 00:08:24,295 This pageant is misogynistic and archaic. 208 00:08:24,295 --> 00:08:25,630 Stop enabling it. 209 00:08:25,630 --> 00:08:26,715 I can’t. 210 00:08:26,715 --> 00:08:28,091 I’m a contestant. 211 00:08:28,091 --> 00:08:30,343 You know, I wish I was drinking something right now 212 00:08:30,343 --> 00:08:31,636 so I could do a spit take. 213 00:08:31,636 --> 00:08:33,847 You know my mom was Miss Mystic Falls? 214 00:08:33,847 --> 00:08:35,432 Lizzie’s been dreaming of this day 215 00:08:35,432 --> 00:08:36,725 since she was little. 216 00:08:36,725 --> 00:08:38,643 Things have been rocky between us recently, 217 00:08:38,643 --> 00:08:41,896 so if me throwing a few events helps her win the title, 218 00:08:41,896 --> 00:08:43,314 I’m all for it. 219 00:08:43,314 --> 00:08:45,233 You agreed to help Lizzie win? 220 00:08:45,233 --> 00:08:46,526 I’m supporting my sister. 221 00:08:46,526 --> 00:08:50,363 It’s her crown and I’m fine with that. 222 00:08:51,364 --> 00:08:52,782 HOPE: I need another task. 223 00:08:52,782 --> 00:08:54,951 Something more strenuous if you have it. 224 00:08:54,951 --> 00:08:58,371 Does this have anything to do with the return of Roman Sienna? 225 00:08:58,371 --> 00:09:01,124 Because I can think of something real strenuous. 226 00:09:01,124 --> 00:09:02,959 It’s not about Roman. 227 00:09:02,959 --> 00:09:04,627 I just need a release. 228 00:09:04,627 --> 00:09:07,255 With all these humans coming to campus, I can’t wolf out. 229 00:09:07,255 --> 00:09:09,549 Okay, I’ll make you a list. (gasps) 230 00:09:11,551 --> 00:09:13,553 The judges are here. Excuse me. 231 00:09:15,055 --> 00:09:16,598 Mrs. Thompson. 232 00:09:16,598 --> 00:09:19,350 It is such a pleasure to see you again. 233 00:09:19,350 --> 00:09:21,561 I have your tea waiting for you in the Great Room. 234 00:09:21,561 --> 00:09:24,314 Earl Grey, milk, two sugars. 235 00:09:24,314 --> 00:09:25,732 Dr. Brandt. 236 00:09:25,732 --> 00:09:29,736 I was so sad to hear about Muffin. 237 00:09:29,736 --> 00:09:31,404 She was a fine dog. 238 00:09:31,404 --> 00:09:34,324 WOMAN: Lizzie Saltzman? 239 00:09:34,324 --> 00:09:36,910 Vera Lilien. 240 00:09:40,747 --> 00:09:42,540 Dana’s mom. 241 00:09:42,540 --> 00:09:43,625 Oh... 242 00:09:43,625 --> 00:09:46,377 My dearest Dana told me so much 243 00:09:46,377 --> 00:09:48,421 about you before she passed. 244 00:09:48,421 --> 00:09:51,132 All good things, I hope. 245 00:09:51,132 --> 00:09:53,426 (giggles) Not remotely. 246 00:09:56,888 --> 00:09:59,974 I am withdrawing from Miss Mystic Falls. 247 00:09:59,974 --> 00:10:02,101 Effective immediately. 248 00:10:02,101 --> 00:10:05,271 I thought you had something important to tell us. 249 00:10:05,271 --> 00:10:07,106 Come for the underwhelming announcement, 250 00:10:07,106 --> 00:10:08,566 stay for the epic meltdown. 251 00:10:08,566 --> 00:10:09,901 Okay, wait, why are you quitting? 252 00:10:09,901 --> 00:10:11,945 A personal issue with one of the judges. 253 00:10:11,945 --> 00:10:15,990 A direct result of that bitch Dana’s sabotage. 254 00:10:15,990 --> 00:10:17,325 She’s dead, Lizzie. 255 00:10:17,325 --> 00:10:18,660 Correction: 256 00:10:18,660 --> 00:10:21,538 that dead bitch Dana’s sabotage. 257 00:10:21,538 --> 00:10:24,457 Costing me the crown from beyond the grave. 258 00:10:24,457 --> 00:10:27,168 The head judge is her mother. 259 00:10:27,168 --> 00:10:28,628 The town pharmacist. 260 00:10:28,628 --> 00:10:31,130 There is always next year for me. 261 00:10:31,130 --> 00:10:32,674 But that does not mean that we here 262 00:10:32,674 --> 00:10:35,510 at the Salvatore School shouldn’t bring home the title 263 00:10:35,510 --> 00:10:37,804 and stick it to those townies. 264 00:10:37,804 --> 00:10:39,764 So, I have studied 265 00:10:39,764 --> 00:10:41,474 all of the stats and advanced metrics, 266 00:10:41,474 --> 00:10:45,061 and I have chosen a replacement. 267 00:10:45,061 --> 00:10:47,814 Hope Mikaelson. 268 00:10:56,656 --> 00:10:58,867 I’m gonna regret this, aren’t I? 269 00:10:58,867 --> 00:11:01,202 Regret it? You are the perfect candidate. 270 00:11:01,202 --> 00:11:04,163 You are pageant-pretty, reasonably well-spoken, 271 00:11:04,163 --> 00:11:06,749 and not to mention you have the added bonus of being an orphan. 272 00:11:06,749 --> 00:11:08,001 Classic charity case. 273 00:11:08,001 --> 00:11:10,962 Plus, you wanted strenuous. 274 00:11:10,962 --> 00:11:13,548 This is the fiercest competition in the land. 275 00:11:13,548 --> 00:11:14,924 (sighs): Okay... 276 00:11:14,924 --> 00:11:17,135 My mother’s research. She used it to prepare 277 00:11:17,135 --> 00:11:19,345 for Miss Mystic Falls the year that she won. 278 00:11:19,345 --> 00:11:22,181 It’s effective, but her methods? 279 00:11:22,181 --> 00:11:25,059 Quaint at best. 280 00:11:32,358 --> 00:11:35,111 This is my research. 281 00:11:36,613 --> 00:11:38,156 I have studied 282 00:11:38,156 --> 00:11:40,825 every answer given, why every winner has won, 283 00:11:40,825 --> 00:11:42,952 and why every loser has lost. 284 00:11:42,952 --> 00:11:45,830 No one from the Salvatore School has ever come close. 285 00:11:47,248 --> 00:11:49,125 Until today. 286 00:11:53,463 --> 00:11:54,589 What’s up, killer? 287 00:11:54,589 --> 00:11:55,882 (soft thud) 288 00:12:03,389 --> 00:12:04,807 Hi. 289 00:12:05,642 --> 00:12:07,143 Hi. 290 00:12:07,143 --> 00:12:10,438 Visiting contestants’ changing rooms are down that way. 291 00:12:10,438 --> 00:12:12,607 Okay. Thanks. 292 00:12:12,607 --> 00:12:14,484 Do you like comics? 293 00:12:15,652 --> 00:12:17,070 The Green Lantern? 294 00:12:19,781 --> 00:12:21,574 He’s only my favorite. 295 00:12:21,574 --> 00:12:23,826 (both chuckle) 296 00:12:23,826 --> 00:12:25,161 I’m Nia. 297 00:12:25,161 --> 00:12:27,080 MG. 298 00:12:28,414 --> 00:12:31,709 If you want, I could show you around the school. 299 00:12:31,709 --> 00:12:33,169 Okay. 300 00:12:33,169 --> 00:12:34,212 (laughs): Yeah? Okay, solid. 301 00:12:34,212 --> 00:12:37,048 Uh, welcome to Salvatore School. 302 00:12:38,591 --> 00:12:39,926 (sighs) 303 00:12:39,926 --> 00:12:42,220 They call it rehearsal, but make no mistake: 304 00:12:42,220 --> 00:12:44,389 the competition starts now. 305 00:12:51,688 --> 00:12:54,065 (sighs) 306 00:12:54,065 --> 00:12:55,984 What are you doing here? 307 00:12:55,984 --> 00:12:58,277 Isn’t your presence alone a huge win for the patriarchy? 308 00:12:58,277 --> 00:13:00,613 Mm, not if I’m your escort. 309 00:13:00,613 --> 00:13:02,573 MG is my escort. 310 00:13:02,573 --> 00:13:05,159 Well, I might have convinced him to sit this one out. 311 00:13:05,159 --> 00:13:06,953 And why would you do that? 312 00:13:06,953 --> 00:13:09,372 If you read the letter, you’d know. 313 00:13:09,372 --> 00:13:11,165 (thudding) (Vera clears throat) 314 00:13:11,165 --> 00:13:13,418 Time for rehearsal. Mm-hmm? 315 00:13:13,418 --> 00:13:16,254 (strings playing Lady Gaga’s "Just Dance") 316 00:13:20,591 --> 00:13:22,260 Honor your partner. 317 00:13:23,928 --> 00:13:26,806 Right hand around. 318 00:13:26,806 --> 00:13:30,560 Flirt with your eyes. 319 00:13:30,560 --> 00:13:33,271 Left hand around. 320 00:13:35,440 --> 00:13:36,607 Both hands. 321 00:13:41,279 --> 00:13:42,280 (scoffs) 322 00:13:42,280 --> 00:13:43,948 I’m sorry. Sorry. 323 00:13:43,948 --> 00:13:46,284 With the time you spent not doing your hair, 324 00:13:46,284 --> 00:13:48,536 you could’ve at least practiced the dance a little. 325 00:13:48,536 --> 00:13:50,955 (sighs) 326 00:13:52,957 --> 00:13:55,460 This is the death of feminism. 327 00:13:55,460 --> 00:13:57,128 It’s tradition. 328 00:13:57,128 --> 00:13:59,047 Don’t be a hater. 329 00:14:02,133 --> 00:14:03,968 I’m gonna trip now. What? 330 00:14:06,888 --> 00:14:08,931 Ooh! Very nice. 331 00:14:08,931 --> 00:14:10,141 But there’s no touching 332 00:14:10,141 --> 00:14:11,476 during this part. 333 00:14:11,476 --> 00:14:13,603 It’s all about the simple intimacy 334 00:14:13,603 --> 00:14:15,605 of the near-touch. 335 00:14:18,691 --> 00:14:21,110 Don’t ruin this for me. 336 00:14:21,110 --> 00:14:23,029 For you or for Lizzie? 337 00:14:23,029 --> 00:14:24,530 For both of us. 338 00:14:24,530 --> 00:14:25,656 There’s a plan. 339 00:14:25,656 --> 00:14:27,700 That plan now involves helping Hope. 340 00:14:27,700 --> 00:14:30,453 I already told you I don’t want to win. 341 00:14:30,453 --> 00:14:32,497 But did you mean it? 342 00:14:32,497 --> 00:14:35,333 Or would following in your mother’s footsteps be cooler 343 00:14:35,333 --> 00:14:37,335 than you could ever imagine? 344 00:14:37,335 --> 00:14:39,295 Would winning Miss Mystic Falls bring your family history 345 00:14:39,295 --> 00:14:41,672 full-circle in a way that Lizzie... 346 00:14:43,091 --> 00:14:44,258 ...would never appreciate? 347 00:14:44,258 --> 00:14:46,177 Why would you say that? 348 00:14:46,177 --> 00:14:48,971 Let’s just finish the dance. 349 00:14:50,848 --> 00:14:52,350 NIA: Like there’s a question? 350 00:14:52,350 --> 00:14:56,062 John Stewart is the best Green Lantern by a mile. 351 00:14:56,062 --> 00:14:57,688 Not even close. 352 00:14:57,688 --> 00:15:00,775 But that Hal Jordan story is for real, though. 353 00:15:00,775 --> 00:15:04,153 I mean, dude kills his friends 354 00:15:04,153 --> 00:15:05,988 and still redeems himself. 355 00:15:06,864 --> 00:15:08,241 If he can make good on that, 356 00:15:08,241 --> 00:15:10,743 then there’s hope for all of us, right? 357 00:15:10,743 --> 00:15:12,745 That’s deep. 358 00:15:12,745 --> 00:15:14,705 You kind of caught me at a deep moment. 359 00:15:14,705 --> 00:15:18,042 So, this is the third time we’ve been through this room 360 00:15:18,042 --> 00:15:21,129 and you still haven’t introduced me to anyone else around here, 361 00:15:21,129 --> 00:15:22,505 like your friends. 362 00:15:22,505 --> 00:15:26,092 But maybe later, I’ll introduce you to... 363 00:15:27,760 --> 00:15:29,303 ...my mom? 364 00:15:30,721 --> 00:15:33,724 Young lady, do you have something else to do? 365 00:15:36,060 --> 00:15:38,563 Yeah, I guess I do. 366 00:15:38,563 --> 00:15:39,564 I’m sorry. 367 00:15:43,943 --> 00:15:45,778 Milton, we have to talk. 368 00:15:48,281 --> 00:15:50,449 (strings playing) 369 00:15:50,449 --> 00:15:52,785 I can’t believe you were so nice to him. 370 00:15:52,785 --> 00:15:54,787 After everything you told me he did to you and to your family, 371 00:15:54,787 --> 00:15:56,831 you can act like nothing happened? It’s complicated. 372 00:15:56,831 --> 00:15:59,417 He spent half of his life desiccated in a cave. 373 00:15:59,417 --> 00:16:01,794 And then he was brainwashed by his mother, 374 00:16:01,794 --> 00:16:05,256 who was a literal Nazi. 375 00:16:05,256 --> 00:16:06,757 And he’s spent the last two years 376 00:16:06,757 --> 00:16:09,135 doing really good work for the school. 377 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:10,303 Your mother is still dead. 378 00:16:10,303 --> 00:16:11,971 How does any of that exonerate him? 379 00:16:11,971 --> 00:16:13,222 It doesn’t. 380 00:16:13,222 --> 00:16:15,600 But it’s in the past. Leave it. 381 00:16:15,600 --> 00:16:19,145 LANDON: I suffered through how much torture because I stole a knife, 382 00:16:19,145 --> 00:16:21,731 and this guy has a hand in the death of your... Landon, 383 00:16:21,731 --> 00:16:23,316 stop. 384 00:16:24,942 --> 00:16:26,986 Come with me. 385 00:16:26,986 --> 00:16:29,989 You, stay here. Do nothing. 386 00:16:29,989 --> 00:16:33,659 VERONICA: I don’t think this school is a very good fit for you anymore. 387 00:16:33,659 --> 00:16:35,995 What? They’re taking good care of me here. 388 00:16:35,995 --> 00:16:38,331 Plus, it’s not like you’re willing to take me home. 389 00:16:38,331 --> 00:16:41,292 There are other schools overseas for people like you... 390 00:16:41,292 --> 00:16:43,169 I don’t want any other school. 391 00:16:43,169 --> 00:16:44,212 And I honestly don’t need 392 00:16:44,212 --> 00:16:45,880 you judging this one, either. 393 00:16:45,880 --> 00:16:49,217 At least here they see me for who I am, ugly parts and all. 394 00:16:49,217 --> 00:16:52,178 So maybe you should go home 395 00:16:52,178 --> 00:16:54,680 and leave me be. 396 00:16:57,892 --> 00:17:00,561 (indistinct chatter) 397 00:17:00,561 --> 00:17:02,813 Lizzie, where are we going? You are a ticking time bomb. 398 00:17:02,813 --> 00:17:04,607 I’m gonna show you how to take care of it 399 00:17:04,607 --> 00:17:07,735 before you hurt someone, or worse, cost us the pageant. 400 00:17:07,735 --> 00:17:09,946 I’m fine. Okay? I just needed some air... 401 00:17:09,946 --> 00:17:12,073 You are far from fine. 402 00:17:12,073 --> 00:17:15,952 You are one small moment away from a meltdown, trust me. 403 00:17:15,952 --> 00:17:17,119 I know the signs. 404 00:17:17,119 --> 00:17:18,537 You know that feeling inside, 405 00:17:18,537 --> 00:17:20,998 like a balloon constantly filling up, 406 00:17:20,998 --> 00:17:22,750 always on the verge of popping? 407 00:17:22,750 --> 00:17:23,751 Maybe. 408 00:17:23,751 --> 00:17:24,835 Well, let it pop. 409 00:17:26,045 --> 00:17:29,674 Scream as loud as you can. 410 00:17:39,016 --> 00:17:42,895 (screaming) 411 00:17:53,114 --> 00:17:55,241 (birds chirping) 412 00:17:56,576 --> 00:17:59,453 (panting): You know? I actually feel a lot better. 413 00:17:59,453 --> 00:18:01,455 But I think I need to go back up to my room. 414 00:18:01,455 --> 00:18:02,748 I need to call it a day. 415 00:18:02,748 --> 00:18:04,792 No, you are not dropping out on me. 416 00:18:04,792 --> 00:18:09,505 If I’m right, which I am, our win probability is still at 87%. 417 00:18:09,505 --> 00:18:12,008 Even after that abysmal rehearsal. 418 00:18:12,008 --> 00:18:15,511 So buckle up, we’re in this till the bitter end. 419 00:18:18,347 --> 00:18:19,682 In a situation like this, 420 00:18:19,682 --> 00:18:21,934 which one of us is supposed to apologize? 421 00:18:21,934 --> 00:18:26,439 When it comes to jealousy? Always the guy. 422 00:18:26,439 --> 00:18:28,065 Hey. Hey. 423 00:18:28,065 --> 00:18:31,944 I’m so sorry, I was totally insensitive, and I just, I... 424 00:18:31,944 --> 00:18:34,238 Where did this statue come from? 425 00:18:34,238 --> 00:18:35,906 Uh, I-I don’t know, 426 00:18:35,906 --> 00:18:38,159 somebody probably moved it up here when they were cleaning? 427 00:18:38,159 --> 00:18:40,619 Looks like one of the statues from the basement. 428 00:18:40,619 --> 00:18:43,664 Call me crazy, but doesn’t this look like MG’s mom? 429 00:18:47,418 --> 00:18:50,463 I think it is MG’s mom. 430 00:18:53,549 --> 00:18:55,301 MG: Who would do this to my mom? 431 00:18:55,301 --> 00:18:57,386 Well, not just who would-- who could? 432 00:18:57,386 --> 00:18:59,388 It could be a bad spell translation, 433 00:18:59,388 --> 00:19:01,557 a potion mishap? Or a monster. 434 00:19:01,557 --> 00:19:03,142 There’s no reason a monster would be here. 435 00:19:03,142 --> 00:19:05,311 Unless this sentient jar 436 00:19:05,311 --> 00:19:08,689 of artisanal mayonnaise activated a new artifact. 437 00:19:08,689 --> 00:19:11,025 What did you touch? Everything. 438 00:19:11,025 --> 00:19:14,445 We cleaned the school from top to bottom, remember? 439 00:19:14,445 --> 00:19:16,364 But if we’re just gonna throw out wild theories, here’s one: 440 00:19:16,364 --> 00:19:18,741 what if the person who did this showed up today, 441 00:19:18,741 --> 00:19:20,326 out of nowhere, acting all buddy-buddy, 442 00:19:20,326 --> 00:19:23,621 manipulating romantic feelings to get someone’s guard down? 443 00:19:23,621 --> 00:19:25,373 Do you seriously suspect Roman? 444 00:19:25,373 --> 00:19:27,375 Yeah, we all should. The timing is too convenient. 445 00:19:27,375 --> 00:19:29,377 I thought you were sorry for acting jealous. 446 00:19:29,377 --> 00:19:31,462 I was sorry, but now I’m vindicated. 447 00:19:31,462 --> 00:19:32,963 All right, Lizzie, Hope, 448 00:19:32,963 --> 00:19:34,215 you keep an eye on the contestants. 449 00:19:34,215 --> 00:19:35,800 MG, we’re gonna search the campus. 450 00:19:35,800 --> 00:19:38,135 Landon... I’m gonna go ask Roman some questions. 451 00:19:38,135 --> 00:19:39,637 Yeah, super helpful. 452 00:19:39,637 --> 00:19:41,722 Ask a vampire how he turned a woman to stone. 453 00:19:41,722 --> 00:19:44,433 All right, everyone stay alert and be careful out there. 454 00:19:48,729 --> 00:19:50,898 LANDON: So this has got to be weird for you. 455 00:19:50,898 --> 00:19:53,734 Lot of emotions coming up, been a while since you’ve seen Hope. 456 00:19:53,734 --> 00:19:55,903 I thought we were supposed to be looking for the boulder bandit. 457 00:19:55,903 --> 00:19:57,196 Yeah, about that. 458 00:19:58,447 --> 00:20:00,658 Are you sure I’m not looking at him? 459 00:20:00,658 --> 00:20:01,992 (scoffs) 460 00:20:01,992 --> 00:20:04,370 Uh, yeah. 461 00:20:04,370 --> 00:20:07,081 Yeah, you solved the case, Sherlock. 462 00:20:07,081 --> 00:20:08,707 I’m gonna turn the entire school to stone, 463 00:20:08,707 --> 00:20:10,251 steal a horse from the stable, 464 00:20:10,251 --> 00:20:13,087 and Hope and I are gonna ride off into the sunset. 465 00:20:13,087 --> 00:20:14,422 Stop beating around the bush. 466 00:20:14,422 --> 00:20:16,590 Ask me what you really want to know. 467 00:20:18,801 --> 00:20:20,970 Do I still have feelings for Hope? 468 00:20:22,138 --> 00:20:24,890 Yes, of course I do, and I always will, 469 00:20:24,890 --> 00:20:26,809 but she would never get back with me. 470 00:20:26,809 --> 00:20:28,936 And, look, you don’t have to trust me on this, 471 00:20:28,936 --> 00:20:31,939 but you should definitely trust her. 472 00:20:36,944 --> 00:20:39,113 HOPE: "Though I still struggle daily 473 00:20:39,113 --> 00:20:42,533 with a profound sense of l-loss..." 474 00:20:42,533 --> 00:20:45,703 Lizzie, um, why are all the answers 475 00:20:45,703 --> 00:20:49,123 that you’ve prepared for me about death and grief? 476 00:20:49,123 --> 00:20:51,041 The Q and A portion of Miss Mystic Falls 477 00:20:51,041 --> 00:20:53,127 isn’t just about A-ing the Qs, Hope. 478 00:20:53,127 --> 00:20:55,171 You and Dana’s mom have a lot in common. 479 00:20:55,171 --> 00:20:57,423 She lost Dana, you lost 480 00:20:57,423 --> 00:21:00,968 your mom, your dad, Landon almost. 481 00:21:00,968 --> 00:21:03,971 (scoffs) I’m not... I’m not struggling anymore. 482 00:21:03,971 --> 00:21:06,056 I’ve dealt with it and moved on. 483 00:21:14,690 --> 00:21:16,734 This was my mother’s. 484 00:21:16,734 --> 00:21:18,652 We can alter it to fit you. 485 00:21:23,824 --> 00:21:26,327 It’s gorgeous. 486 00:21:29,580 --> 00:21:32,583 How’d the interview portion go? Great. Totally blew it. 487 00:21:32,583 --> 00:21:33,834 Hey, hey. 488 00:21:33,834 --> 00:21:35,503 I think we should talk 489 00:21:35,503 --> 00:21:37,671 about how you really feel about this. 490 00:21:37,671 --> 00:21:39,006 Okay, sure. 491 00:21:39,924 --> 00:21:42,760 Or maybe I could just 492 00:21:42,760 --> 00:21:44,261 write it all down with this. 493 00:21:44,261 --> 00:21:46,305 I was wondering how you quoted 494 00:21:46,305 --> 00:21:48,140 my exact thoughts on Miss Mystic Falls, 495 00:21:48,140 --> 00:21:49,558 word for word. 496 00:21:49,558 --> 00:21:52,853 Then I remembered I wrote it all in my diary, 497 00:21:52,853 --> 00:21:55,314 using one of the pens you gave everyone for Christmas. 498 00:21:55,314 --> 00:21:58,067 You spelled it. You’re using it to spy. 499 00:21:58,067 --> 00:21:59,443 I siphoned one. 500 00:21:59,443 --> 00:22:03,113 There’s enough magic in it to levitate an elephant. 501 00:22:04,573 --> 00:22:06,534 You caught me. 502 00:22:06,534 --> 00:22:07,868 Yeah, I’ve been reading your journal. 503 00:22:07,868 --> 00:22:10,162 I’ve been reading everyone’s journal, 504 00:22:10,162 --> 00:22:12,289 but I am only using 505 00:22:12,289 --> 00:22:14,166 the information for good, 506 00:22:14,166 --> 00:22:17,086 like convincing you to win Miss Mystic Falls. 507 00:22:17,086 --> 00:22:19,004 Even if I hadn’t already tanked it, 508 00:22:19,004 --> 00:22:20,673 I don’t want to win, 509 00:22:20,673 --> 00:22:22,383 because then I’d be beating Hope, 510 00:22:22,383 --> 00:22:23,884 and Lizzie wants Hope to win. 511 00:22:23,884 --> 00:22:27,012 So all of your selfish, obnoxious and evil meddling 512 00:22:27,012 --> 00:22:28,722 was for nothing. 513 00:22:36,313 --> 00:22:39,275 If it’s a monster, 514 00:22:39,275 --> 00:22:41,277 my guess is it’s a Gorgon. 515 00:22:41,277 --> 00:22:42,653 What’s that? 516 00:22:42,653 --> 00:22:44,446 You ever hear of Medusa? 517 00:22:45,364 --> 00:22:47,700 She’s the most famous one. 518 00:22:47,700 --> 00:22:50,703 They’re supposed to be incredibly beautiful 519 00:22:50,703 --> 00:22:52,329 with snakes for hair, 520 00:22:52,329 --> 00:22:54,415 turn men into stone. 521 00:22:54,415 --> 00:22:56,834 If Dorian were here, he could tell you more about it, 522 00:22:56,834 --> 00:22:58,586 but he’s not. 523 00:22:58,586 --> 00:23:02,131 Uh... wh-what if she was doing it off of instinct? 524 00:23:02,131 --> 00:23:03,966 You know, Gorgons gonna Gorgon. 525 00:23:03,966 --> 00:23:05,968 Maybe it was a mistake. 526 00:23:05,968 --> 00:23:08,637 Maybe she’s actually super smart 527 00:23:08,637 --> 00:23:10,055 and-and-and chill 528 00:23:10,055 --> 00:23:13,809 and she’s just scared or confused or something. Maybe. 529 00:23:13,809 --> 00:23:16,729 What do you know? 530 00:23:30,868 --> 00:23:33,287 Where is Landon Kirby? 531 00:23:33,287 --> 00:23:37,249 I won’t hurt you or anyone else 532 00:23:37,249 --> 00:23:39,460 if you just take me to Landon Kirby. 533 00:23:39,460 --> 00:23:41,003 I’m not giving up any of my friends, 534 00:23:41,003 --> 00:23:43,172 but I’m definitely not giving up Landon. 535 00:23:53,557 --> 00:23:55,517 Why aren’t you stone? 536 00:23:55,517 --> 00:23:59,188 I don’t know. Maybe because I’m a vampire? 537 00:23:59,188 --> 00:24:02,316 You’re a vamp? 538 00:24:04,151 --> 00:24:06,153 That’s dope. 539 00:24:06,153 --> 00:24:07,529 (chuckles) 540 00:24:07,529 --> 00:24:08,906 Two things: 541 00:24:08,906 --> 00:24:10,366 Stewart is the best. 542 00:24:10,366 --> 00:24:12,201 Whatever. And? 543 00:24:12,201 --> 00:24:15,496 And... I’m sorry. 544 00:24:16,830 --> 00:24:18,290 (bones crack) 545 00:24:33,305 --> 00:24:35,307 Mmm. 546 00:24:35,307 --> 00:24:37,059 It’s not bad. 547 00:24:39,645 --> 00:24:42,022 I don’t think you’ve ever spoken to me before. 548 00:24:42,022 --> 00:24:44,775 You’ve never had free booze before. 549 00:24:44,775 --> 00:24:46,944 Right. Makes sense. 550 00:24:46,944 --> 00:24:49,780 So, what sorrows are we drowning? 551 00:24:55,828 --> 00:24:58,747 I came back from the dead... 552 00:24:59,915 --> 00:25:03,168 ...in a, in a burst of flames. 553 00:25:03,168 --> 00:25:04,169 And you’d think 554 00:25:04,169 --> 00:25:06,380 that would earn a guy a couple days of feeling special, 555 00:25:06,380 --> 00:25:09,675 but the irony about this place is that... 556 00:25:09,675 --> 00:25:11,343 special is just normal. 557 00:25:11,343 --> 00:25:14,138 All it takes is one good-looking vampire, 558 00:25:14,138 --> 00:25:16,140 and then I might as well be back at Mystic Falls High. 559 00:25:16,140 --> 00:25:17,891 (sighs) Maybe I should just... 560 00:25:17,891 --> 00:25:19,101 tell Hope how jealous I am 561 00:25:19,101 --> 00:25:22,020 of Vampire Captain America. 562 00:25:22,020 --> 00:25:25,232 I should put it all out there, right? And just say it. 563 00:25:25,232 --> 00:25:27,317 If I’ve learned anything from Hope, 564 00:25:27,317 --> 00:25:29,445 it’s that honesty is the best policy. 565 00:25:29,445 --> 00:25:30,988 (spits) 566 00:25:30,988 --> 00:25:34,408 (laughs) I’m sorry. 567 00:25:34,408 --> 00:25:35,993 Did you just put "Hope" 568 00:25:35,993 --> 00:25:38,162 and "honesty" in the same sentence? 569 00:25:39,496 --> 00:25:42,750 You are all so blind to the hypocrisy of this place. 570 00:25:43,834 --> 00:25:46,211 You know what? 571 00:25:46,211 --> 00:25:48,922 Let me tell you how honest your girl is. 572 00:25:48,922 --> 00:25:50,924 ♪ I hate it when dudes try to chase me... ♪ 573 00:25:50,924 --> 00:25:53,594 Miss Sasha Stoteraux, 574 00:25:53,594 --> 00:25:56,221 escorted by Bartholomew Fell Jr. 575 00:25:56,221 --> 00:25:58,056 (applause) 576 00:25:58,056 --> 00:26:00,934 ♪ ’Cause I’m just a lady ♪ 577 00:26:02,269 --> 00:26:05,939 ♪ I love it when we play 1950... ♪ 578 00:26:05,939 --> 00:26:07,941 You are like a lingering cough. 579 00:26:07,941 --> 00:26:09,443 MG’s M.I.A. 580 00:26:10,736 --> 00:26:13,238 You’re stuck with me. 581 00:26:17,159 --> 00:26:18,744 Riddle me this. 582 00:26:18,744 --> 00:26:20,871 How does you losing everything help Hope win? 583 00:26:20,871 --> 00:26:23,040 I’m the fall girl. 584 00:26:23,040 --> 00:26:26,919 I had to make it into contention to this point, the final event, 585 00:26:26,919 --> 00:26:28,921 so I could take a literal fall 586 00:26:28,921 --> 00:26:31,256 and take out Hope’s closest competitor. 587 00:26:31,256 --> 00:26:33,175 For real? 588 00:26:33,175 --> 00:26:35,928 Josie, you are so much better than that. 589 00:26:35,928 --> 00:26:38,680 I know Lizzie doesn’t think that you can win, 590 00:26:38,680 --> 00:26:40,015 but I do. 591 00:26:41,099 --> 00:26:43,268 (whispering): Go down swinging. 592 00:26:43,268 --> 00:26:46,939 You deserve to walk down those steps with your head held high, 593 00:26:46,939 --> 00:26:49,316 like your mom did. 594 00:26:49,316 --> 00:26:51,860 ♪ For you... ♪ 595 00:26:51,860 --> 00:26:54,655 VERA: Miss Josette Saltzman, escorted by 596 00:26:54,655 --> 00:26:56,615 Miss Penelope Park. 597 00:26:56,615 --> 00:26:57,825 (applause) 598 00:26:57,825 --> 00:27:01,495 ♪ For you ♪ 599 00:27:01,495 --> 00:27:04,665 ♪ I’ll pray ♪ 600 00:27:05,958 --> 00:27:09,378 ♪ I will keep on waiting for your love ♪ 601 00:27:09,378 --> 00:27:12,464 ♪ Your love, for your love, for your love ♪ 602 00:27:12,464 --> 00:27:13,882 ♪ For you ♪ 603 00:27:13,882 --> 00:27:17,135 ♪ For you I’ll pray ♪ 604 00:27:18,637 --> 00:27:22,933 ♪ I will keep on waiting for your... ♪ 605 00:27:26,144 --> 00:27:27,813 (all gasp) 606 00:27:27,813 --> 00:27:29,690 WOMAN (gasps): Oh, my God. 607 00:27:29,690 --> 00:27:30,983 (crowd murmuring) WOMAN 2: What? 608 00:27:30,983 --> 00:27:33,819 WOMAN 3: Did you see that? 609 00:27:33,819 --> 00:27:35,320 What are you gonna do when I’m not here 610 00:27:35,320 --> 00:27:36,238 to fight for you anymore? 611 00:27:36,238 --> 00:27:38,240 What’s that supposed to mean? 612 00:27:39,324 --> 00:27:41,493 You want to know? 613 00:27:41,493 --> 00:27:43,829 Read the letter. 614 00:27:49,835 --> 00:27:52,546 VERA: Miss Renée Ford, 615 00:27:52,546 --> 00:27:55,757 escorted by James Stephens. 616 00:28:00,470 --> 00:28:01,471 Hey. 617 00:28:01,471 --> 00:28:03,682 Where have you been? 618 00:28:04,683 --> 00:28:06,351 You okay? 619 00:28:07,811 --> 00:28:10,355 Why do you smell like a bar? 620 00:28:10,355 --> 00:28:11,857 Penelope Park told me 621 00:28:11,857 --> 00:28:15,193 that you are keeping a secret... 622 00:28:15,193 --> 00:28:17,029 about my mom. 623 00:28:18,864 --> 00:28:20,198 She says that we met her 624 00:28:20,198 --> 00:28:23,368 and that I don’t remember it... 625 00:28:23,368 --> 00:28:25,412 but you do. 626 00:28:27,539 --> 00:28:29,833 She’s lying, right? 627 00:28:31,835 --> 00:28:36,632 Just tell me she’s lying, Hope. 628 00:28:36,632 --> 00:28:40,719 You know, I wasn’t always the most honest person, but... 629 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:43,722 you were the one that taught me the value in being truthful. 630 00:28:43,722 --> 00:28:46,600 And the truth... 631 00:28:46,600 --> 00:28:47,935 I can’t be here right now. 632 00:28:47,935 --> 00:28:50,437 Landon, Landon. MAN: Hope, you’re next. 633 00:28:53,732 --> 00:28:56,318 I can’t do this. I can’t do this. 634 00:28:57,736 --> 00:28:59,613 I can’t. 635 00:28:59,613 --> 00:29:02,783 Just five more minutes. 636 00:29:02,783 --> 00:29:06,078 Get through this and it’ll all be over. 637 00:29:16,755 --> 00:29:19,466 Hope, if that’s you, I... (gasps) 638 00:29:23,428 --> 00:29:25,347 Perfect. 639 00:29:29,601 --> 00:29:30,602 Landon, right? 640 00:29:30,602 --> 00:29:32,729 I don’t want to hurt you, but I will. 641 00:29:32,729 --> 00:29:34,189 So please just come with me. 642 00:29:34,189 --> 00:29:36,692 Who are you? Please don’t say Medusa. 643 00:29:36,692 --> 00:29:37,985 Sorry about this. 644 00:29:37,985 --> 00:29:39,778 Just doing what I have to do. 645 00:29:43,281 --> 00:29:46,660 (bell dinging) 646 00:30:01,717 --> 00:30:03,760 How did you know the bell thing would work? 647 00:30:03,760 --> 00:30:06,138 I read everything I could on Gorgons, 648 00:30:06,138 --> 00:30:08,390 and there was one line in one book 649 00:30:08,390 --> 00:30:10,142 that said three tolls from a bronze bell 650 00:30:10,142 --> 00:30:11,309 would disrupt their power. 651 00:30:11,309 --> 00:30:13,520 It was all myth, but... 652 00:30:13,520 --> 00:30:16,565 the only other option was straight-up decapitation and... 653 00:30:16,565 --> 00:30:19,317 I didn’t feel like I should take the whole murder route, 654 00:30:19,317 --> 00:30:20,819 considering what’s happened lately. 655 00:30:22,320 --> 00:30:24,781 Are we cool? 656 00:30:29,453 --> 00:30:30,620 We’re even. 657 00:30:31,830 --> 00:30:34,916 ("Always" by Gavin James playing) 658 00:30:38,378 --> 00:30:40,756 You doing okay? 659 00:30:40,756 --> 00:30:42,632 Fine. 660 00:30:42,632 --> 00:30:44,968 Let’s just get through this like you said. 661 00:30:47,554 --> 00:30:50,807 ♪ Is it too late to pick the pieces up? ♪ 662 00:30:53,060 --> 00:30:55,562 ♪ Too soon to let them go? ♪ 663 00:30:55,562 --> 00:30:58,940 ♪ Do you feel damaged just like I do? ♪ 664 00:30:58,940 --> 00:31:01,109 They’re about to announce the winners. Where have you been? 665 00:31:01,109 --> 00:31:03,320 I was getting the note that Penelope wrote me. 666 00:31:03,320 --> 00:31:04,863 She’s leaving the school. 667 00:31:04,863 --> 00:31:06,198 Oh, yeah, I knew that. 668 00:31:06,198 --> 00:31:08,241 I overheard Dad talking to her parents. 669 00:31:08,241 --> 00:31:10,744 And you didn’t think to tell me? 670 00:31:10,744 --> 00:31:13,580 The devil’s exorcising herself from our lives. 671 00:31:13,580 --> 00:31:16,249 That’s good news. Why are you acting all annoyed? 672 00:31:16,249 --> 00:31:18,210 I can’t believe this. 673 00:31:18,210 --> 00:31:22,589 She’s been telling me all along, but I could never hear it. 674 00:31:22,589 --> 00:31:25,383 You never consider anybody’s feelings but your own. 675 00:31:25,383 --> 00:31:28,929 What? That isn’t fair. Isn’t it? 676 00:31:28,929 --> 00:31:31,056 It’s bad enough that you didn’t think I’d want to enter, 677 00:31:31,056 --> 00:31:32,307 but not a single part of you 678 00:31:32,307 --> 00:31:34,101 thought that I could even win. 679 00:31:34,101 --> 00:31:36,853 Jo, I’m not a mind reader, okay? 680 00:31:36,853 --> 00:31:38,438 If you wanted to win... 681 00:31:38,438 --> 00:31:40,440 Of course I wanted to win. 682 00:31:40,440 --> 00:31:42,067 But the second you dropped out, you gifted 683 00:31:42,067 --> 00:31:43,276 your entire plan to Hope. 684 00:31:43,276 --> 00:31:45,028 Because of science. 685 00:31:45,028 --> 00:31:47,280 Lizzie, listen to yourself. Science? 686 00:31:47,280 --> 00:31:49,157 What about your sister’s feelings? 687 00:31:49,157 --> 00:31:50,742 What are they fighting about? 688 00:31:50,742 --> 00:31:53,537 Who knows? It’s always something with those girls. 689 00:31:53,537 --> 00:31:55,747 I know you can hear them. 690 00:31:55,747 --> 00:31:57,666 Tell me. 691 00:31:59,793 --> 00:32:02,504 JOSIE: Do you know how good it would feel 692 00:32:02,504 --> 00:32:04,297 to actually be competing? 693 00:32:04,297 --> 00:32:05,966 In Mom’s dress? 694 00:32:07,634 --> 00:32:09,219 ♪ I guess I should get used... ♪ 695 00:32:09,219 --> 00:32:11,888 Did you even consider how Hope would feel wearing it? 696 00:32:11,888 --> 00:32:14,808 She looks fantastic. She should feel amazing. 697 00:32:14,808 --> 00:32:17,853 Will she still feel amazing when she learns where it came from? 698 00:32:17,853 --> 00:32:20,147 It’s silly. Sibling rivalry stuff, 699 00:32:20,147 --> 00:32:21,398 about the dress you’re wearing. 700 00:32:21,398 --> 00:32:22,899 What about it? 701 00:32:22,899 --> 00:32:25,026 ♪ So tell me what’s the difference... ♪ 702 00:32:25,026 --> 00:32:28,071 What do you mean, where it came from? 703 00:32:28,071 --> 00:32:31,283 It was a gift from some guy who used to crush on Mom. 704 00:32:31,283 --> 00:32:32,617 ♪ Feel like drowning? ♪ 705 00:32:32,617 --> 00:32:35,996 From Klaus Mikaelson, Lizzie. 706 00:32:35,996 --> 00:32:37,664 Hope’s dad. 707 00:32:37,664 --> 00:32:41,042 ♪ You’re in my head ♪ 708 00:32:41,042 --> 00:32:45,672 ♪ Always, always... ♪ 709 00:32:45,672 --> 00:32:47,924 What? (stammers) 710 00:32:47,924 --> 00:32:49,176 Tell me. 711 00:32:49,176 --> 00:32:52,095 Your father gave it to her. 712 00:32:54,347 --> 00:32:56,057 My dad chose this dress? 713 00:32:56,057 --> 00:32:58,435 Apparently. 714 00:32:58,435 --> 00:32:59,978 (hyperventilating) Are you okay? 715 00:32:59,978 --> 00:33:03,023 (low rumbling) 716 00:33:09,571 --> 00:33:11,406 VERA: May I have your attention, please? 717 00:33:11,406 --> 00:33:14,743 (echoing): Without further ado, it is my honor 718 00:33:14,743 --> 00:33:18,163 to announce our very own Miss Mystic Falls. 719 00:33:18,163 --> 00:33:23,084 From the Salvatore School, Miss Hope Mikaelson. 720 00:33:23,084 --> 00:33:24,211 (distant applause) 721 00:33:24,211 --> 00:33:26,504 (heart beating) 722 00:33:39,476 --> 00:33:42,520 (heart beating rapidly) 723 00:33:49,152 --> 00:33:51,238 Congratulations. 724 00:33:51,238 --> 00:33:52,822 It’s okay. 725 00:33:52,822 --> 00:33:55,116 Just let it out. The real way. 726 00:33:55,116 --> 00:33:56,701 ♪ Always... ♪ 727 00:33:56,701 --> 00:33:59,621 The way you’ve needed to all along. 728 00:33:59,621 --> 00:34:02,457 ♪ Always ♪ 729 00:34:02,457 --> 00:34:06,878 ♪ Oh ♪ 730 00:34:09,381 --> 00:34:11,508 (crying) 731 00:34:18,265 --> 00:34:20,642 ♪ Always ♪ 732 00:34:20,642 --> 00:34:23,186 ♪ Always, always. ♪ 733 00:34:25,689 --> 00:34:28,858 I was basically off the grid. Just me and my family. 734 00:34:28,858 --> 00:34:30,986 No neighbors, no friends. 735 00:34:30,986 --> 00:34:32,946 We only went to town for the necessities. 736 00:34:32,946 --> 00:34:34,489 Then one day, 737 00:34:34,489 --> 00:34:38,034 men from some place called Triad Industries showed up. 738 00:34:38,034 --> 00:34:39,286 They had guns. 739 00:34:39,286 --> 00:34:40,662 They said they would kill me and, like, 740 00:34:40,662 --> 00:34:42,080 erase me from memory if I didn’t come here 741 00:34:42,080 --> 00:34:43,540 and do what they asked. 742 00:34:43,540 --> 00:34:46,293 I understand why you had to do it, but what about my mom? 743 00:34:46,293 --> 00:34:48,295 I saw the way she talked to you. 744 00:34:48,295 --> 00:34:50,046 Honestly, she deserved it. 745 00:34:51,965 --> 00:34:54,384 I am in so much trouble, aren’t I? 746 00:34:54,384 --> 00:34:56,636 Listen, Nia, 747 00:34:56,636 --> 00:34:58,722 here, it’s not about 748 00:34:58,722 --> 00:35:03,935 how bad you mess up, it’s about if you make up for it. 749 00:35:05,353 --> 00:35:08,231 You can start by undoing the damage you’ve caused. 750 00:35:08,231 --> 00:35:10,400 I need to go find Landon. 751 00:35:10,400 --> 00:35:13,737 Just give him a minute to breathe. 752 00:35:13,737 --> 00:35:18,950 Boys need some space before they come crawling back. 753 00:35:20,201 --> 00:35:22,370 I thought I could keep it all together. 754 00:35:22,370 --> 00:35:23,955 I’ve worked so hard to move on 755 00:35:23,955 --> 00:35:26,583 from all the things that have happened to me in my life. 756 00:35:26,583 --> 00:35:28,543 But everyone was right. 757 00:35:29,919 --> 00:35:32,964 Everyone’s been right. 758 00:35:32,964 --> 00:35:35,300 I needed to, like, let it all out. 759 00:35:37,344 --> 00:35:39,179 How did you know what to say? 760 00:35:39,179 --> 00:35:41,431 How’d you know what to do? 761 00:35:41,431 --> 00:35:45,018 It’s just what Josie’s done for me a thousand times. 762 00:35:46,269 --> 00:35:50,106 She’s really mad at me. 763 00:35:50,106 --> 00:35:53,610 I don’t think I’ve ever seen her so angry. 764 00:35:53,610 --> 00:35:57,947 (quietly): Landon’s pretty mad at me, too. 765 00:35:57,947 --> 00:36:00,825 Then let’s make a deal. 766 00:36:00,825 --> 00:36:02,744 You help me get Josie back, 767 00:36:02,744 --> 00:36:05,413 and I’ll help you get Landon. 768 00:36:14,881 --> 00:36:17,258 (sighs) 769 00:36:18,093 --> 00:36:20,178 Did you know? 770 00:36:23,014 --> 00:36:24,682 After the day I’ve had, 771 00:36:24,682 --> 00:36:27,143 I’m gonna need you to be a little more specific, Landon. 772 00:36:27,143 --> 00:36:29,521 I was a lawn ornament until about ten minutes ago. 773 00:36:29,521 --> 00:36:32,440 Did you know that Hope remembered meeting my mom? 774 00:36:34,442 --> 00:36:37,696 Did you know that she was lying to me about it? 775 00:36:39,114 --> 00:36:41,241 Yeah, I did. 776 00:36:44,035 --> 00:36:47,080 So you’re a liar, too. 777 00:36:48,790 --> 00:36:51,918 If you’re looking for someone to blame, 778 00:36:51,918 --> 00:36:53,711 go ahead, you can blame me. 779 00:36:53,711 --> 00:36:55,672 I can take it. 780 00:36:55,672 --> 00:36:59,008 But just cut Hope a little slack, okay? 781 00:37:00,844 --> 00:37:02,345 She just wanted to protect you. 782 00:37:02,345 --> 00:37:04,514 (crying): Protect me? 783 00:37:06,391 --> 00:37:09,477 I can’t deal with this right now. 784 00:37:09,477 --> 00:37:12,188 MG: How you feeling? 785 00:37:12,188 --> 00:37:15,108 Much lighter, thank you. 786 00:37:15,108 --> 00:37:16,609 Look, Ma, 787 00:37:16,609 --> 00:37:18,611 I’m sorry for snapping at you earlier. 788 00:37:18,611 --> 00:37:21,156 You didn’t raise me to talk to grown folks like that. 789 00:37:21,156 --> 00:37:25,160 But you did raise me to be my own man 790 00:37:25,160 --> 00:37:27,078 and to make my own choices. 791 00:37:27,078 --> 00:37:28,079 (sighs) 792 00:37:28,079 --> 00:37:29,372 I have friends here. 793 00:37:29,372 --> 00:37:32,542 Uh, Dr. Saltzman has my back. 794 00:37:32,542 --> 00:37:36,337 This is the only place that would give me a second chance 795 00:37:36,337 --> 00:37:38,089 after doing what I did. Milton... 796 00:37:38,089 --> 00:37:40,216 I don’t like being called that. 797 00:37:40,216 --> 00:37:42,969 And the only way I am leaving this place is dead, 798 00:37:42,969 --> 00:37:44,846 with a stake in my heart. 799 00:37:46,431 --> 00:37:48,766 Or when I graduate. 800 00:37:48,766 --> 00:37:51,895 Hopefully, it’s when I graduate. 801 00:38:00,320 --> 00:38:02,238 JOSIE: You weren’t gonna say goodbye? 802 00:38:02,238 --> 00:38:06,451 ♪ Wrap your arms and hold me still... ♪ 803 00:38:06,451 --> 00:38:09,245 I did, in my letter. 804 00:38:09,245 --> 00:38:12,499 ♪ I don’t want to think about what I will... ♪ 805 00:38:12,499 --> 00:38:14,417 Which I’m guessing you finally read. 806 00:38:14,417 --> 00:38:17,003 ♪ Speak in tones that I can’t hear... ♪ 807 00:38:17,003 --> 00:38:17,962 Belgium? 808 00:38:17,962 --> 00:38:19,339 My mom got a job. 809 00:38:19,339 --> 00:38:21,341 And there’s a great witch-only school, 810 00:38:21,341 --> 00:38:24,719 so I don’t have to deal with wolves or vamps 811 00:38:24,719 --> 00:38:26,262 or Lizzie. 812 00:38:26,262 --> 00:38:27,680 Penelope. 813 00:38:28,973 --> 00:38:30,725 Don’t leave. 814 00:38:30,725 --> 00:38:32,769 You know, for weeks, 815 00:38:32,769 --> 00:38:35,271 I have been hoping that you would give me 816 00:38:35,271 --> 00:38:37,857 one reason to stay. 817 00:38:37,857 --> 00:38:41,861 Instead, you gave me a thousand reasons to go. 818 00:38:41,861 --> 00:38:46,032 Losing on purpose, 819 00:38:46,032 --> 00:38:48,952 always putting yourself second. 820 00:38:48,952 --> 00:38:50,703 ♪ I thought you wanted what I want... ♪ 821 00:38:50,703 --> 00:38:52,872 My heart can’t take it. 822 00:38:52,872 --> 00:38:55,166 And I will not wait around 823 00:38:55,166 --> 00:38:57,794 and watch what happens to you next. 824 00:38:57,794 --> 00:39:00,004 What are you talking about? 825 00:39:02,131 --> 00:39:04,425 ♪ If I’m not here to love you, what am I here for? ♪ 826 00:39:04,425 --> 00:39:08,096 You know the pens I was using to spy? 827 00:39:08,096 --> 00:39:10,181 This... 828 00:39:10,181 --> 00:39:12,475 ♪ I didn’t know where to begin... ♪ 829 00:39:12,475 --> 00:39:14,978 ...records all of it. 830 00:39:14,978 --> 00:39:17,063 It’s basically a log 831 00:39:17,063 --> 00:39:19,691 of everything written down at the Salvatore School. 832 00:39:19,691 --> 00:39:21,568 ♪ The sequined... ♪ 833 00:39:21,568 --> 00:39:23,236 And I want you to read 834 00:39:23,236 --> 00:39:27,699 what your dad wrote about something called the Merge. 835 00:39:27,699 --> 00:39:29,909 ♪ That I adored... ♪ 836 00:39:29,909 --> 00:39:31,911 I don’t understand. 837 00:39:31,911 --> 00:39:33,246 ♪ The way that I felt... ♪ 838 00:39:33,246 --> 00:39:35,206 Well, you will. 839 00:39:39,252 --> 00:39:41,879 One day, 840 00:39:41,879 --> 00:39:46,426 you will understand why I did 841 00:39:46,426 --> 00:39:48,595 everything I did. 842 00:39:48,595 --> 00:39:54,392 ♪ ’Cause I thought we were so much more ♪ 843 00:39:56,269 --> 00:39:58,938 ♪ I thought you wanted what I want ♪ 844 00:40:02,859 --> 00:40:08,114 ♪ So completely I did fall ♪ 845 00:40:10,325 --> 00:40:14,996 ♪ If I’m not here to love you, what am I here for? ♪ 846 00:40:14,996 --> 00:40:18,708 ♪ Is it any wonder I cry? ♪ 847 00:40:18,708 --> 00:40:21,419 (exhales) 848 00:40:21,419 --> 00:40:23,129 ♪ ’Cause I thought we were so much more... ♪ 849 00:40:23,129 --> 00:40:26,341 I love you, Jo-Jo. 850 00:40:28,176 --> 00:40:30,511 ♪ I thought you wanted... ♪ 851 00:40:30,511 --> 00:40:31,387 I love you 852 00:40:31,387 --> 00:40:34,557 with all of my obnoxious, 853 00:40:34,557 --> 00:40:35,767 selfish, 854 00:40:35,767 --> 00:40:37,352 evil heart. 855 00:40:37,352 --> 00:40:41,314 ♪ So completely I did fall ♪ 856 00:40:43,358 --> 00:40:48,946 ♪ If I’m not here to love you, what am I here for? ♪ 857 00:40:59,540 --> 00:41:01,417 Landon, right? 858 00:41:01,417 --> 00:41:03,544 Hi. 859 00:41:03,544 --> 00:41:06,089 I was mortified when I heard what MG put you through. 860 00:41:06,089 --> 00:41:08,049 Uh, we worked it out. It’s cool. 861 00:41:08,049 --> 00:41:09,676 Let me give you a ride somewhere. 862 00:41:09,676 --> 00:41:14,222 Thanks, I’m just getting some much-needed air. 863 00:41:14,222 --> 00:41:15,473 It wasn’t a question. 864 00:41:17,392 --> 00:41:18,935 (grunts) 865 00:41:32,073 --> 00:41:34,325 VERONICA: Agent Clarke. 866 00:41:34,325 --> 00:41:35,743 Mrs. G. 867 00:41:35,743 --> 00:41:39,539 Your asset failed her retrieval mission. 868 00:41:41,541 --> 00:41:44,377 I cleaned up her mess.