CarolineHey.
Caroline
Not everyday that I get summoned by a Salvatore. So what's up?
(sighs) Do you remember what you were like before you turned?
Caroline
Um, you mean an insecure control freak? (Stefan chuckles) Yeah.
You grew into yourself when you became a vampire. You changed. And Elena, she's changing too. And I want her to be able to enjoy it. Without all the guilt and shame that I went through. And there was a moment today when she did. And when I'm with her, every bone in my body tells me to join her, to enjoy it. (pause) But I know that if I do, even a little, I risk becoming him. The Ripper. I love her. And I don't want to hold her back.
Caroline
But you don't know how to be around her and still resist that urge.
Damon promised he'd help me stay off the edge. But, it's, ah, he and I aren't in a very good place right now. Not when it comes to her. I just thought, you're so good at it. At being a vampire.
Caroline
(scoffs) Because of you, Stefan. I'm good at it because of you. (pause) Come to me. Whenever you want. I won't let you loose control.
Yeah, we have a plan. Plan is I'm going to rip Connor's heart out and feed it to him.
That's not a plan. We need to be careful. Connor has Jeremy and who knows how many other hostages.
Hence the open heart surgery.
Damon's right. Connor's strong but he's not going to be able to take all of us.
I called in the hybrids to help, too.
Caroline
My mom put squad cars blocking the streets. They're saying it's a faulty gas main. We're good to go.
Good. Great. No cops, no witnesses, no reason to wait around.
Alright, hold on. We're not all going.
He shot me like nine times. If we're going to kill him, I want in.
He's got Jeremy, I'm going.
Listen, nobody is going anywhere until I figure out what we're walking into.
Until you figure it out? Is that where you've been all morning? Buying bossypants?
Caroline
Ah, who are you?
Caroline
Caroline.
Oh. You're Tyler's girl. Told me about you. I'm Haley.
Caroline
Well, Haley. That's pretty crazy, 'cause I haven't heard a thing about you.
Well, I've been staying here for a few days.
Caroline
Excuse me?
I needed a place to crash, Ty's a buddy, he was kind enough to offer.
Caroline
I know all of Ty's buddies and I haven't heard about you. So how about we cut out the crap?
Yeah. I don't do teen drama. Take it up with Ty. Excuse me.
Caroline appears in the doorway, Tyler and Haley are hugging
Caroline
Oh, I apologize. Am I intruding?
Caroline, it's not like that.
Caroline
I keep waiting for you to make up some dumb story so at least I can call you a liar. Is that now?
Caroline
Thank you. How big of you.
Caroline
You don't tell me what I have to do. I went through hell when I thought you died. I cried like an idiot and this whole time you've been keeping a secret from me about falling for some werewolf in the Appalachians.
Caroline
Oh, please.
Caroline, she saved my life. I almost died trying to break the sire bond. Haley was there for me, she helped me get through it. But nothing else happened.
Caroline
Then why would Klaus think that?
Because I'd rather him think that then know the truth. There are other hybrids that need to be set free. Haley and I can help them. But if Klaus found out about what we're trying to do... he'd kill us all.
I was wondering what time I should pick you up tomorrow.
Caroline
How about a quarter to never.
I was promised a date in return for one of my hybrids.
Caroline
Yes. A date, like to a movie, where we don't have to talk and I can put at least three seats between us.
Life use to be a lot easier. Don't you miss the days of being... "chair of the Mystic Falls beautification committee." And the "Director of the Policemen's Yearly Raffle"?
Caroline
Is that my Miss Mystic application? Where did you get that?
"When I am chosen, I intend to redefine excellence"... Now I'm really enjoying your use of "when" here. It's very confident.
Caroline
Mm-hmm.
"And above all, I promise to aspire, inspire and perspire." Obviously, we found a shortage of words ending in "spire."
You know, I thought I'd be happier by watching Klaus led away to the slaughter. But for some reason I can't help, but feel kind of...guilty.
Caroline
Yeah. You and me, both. All day I've been trying to remind myself of all the horrible things he's done.
That's the thing. We've all done horrible things. I'm sitting here trying to figure out what makes us any better than him. And I think that it's just that we have family we trust.
Caroline
Yeah. You're right, Stefan. Trust is everything. Have you heard from Damon?
Yeah. He's still with Jeremy at the lake house.
Caroline
Did he happen to mention where Elena was?
Wait. Why are you... Why are you asking me this? They're together, aren't they? How together are they?
Caroline
(Silent)
Caroline, tell me. How together are they?
Caroline
(Silent)
Did I say you could move? Class is in session. You've all been compelled. You know the rules. Answer my questions honestly, no disobedience, no one leaves. April my sweet, take notes. This is how you get answers in this town. Let's start with a little quiz. In 1114, my brother learned-- thanks to yours truly-- about the brotherhood of vampire hunters with tattoos that grew with each kill. And these tattoos revealed what? Elena?
Caroline
A cure for vampirism.
Perfect. We're all caught up. Stefan Salvatore, the last time we saw each other, you had a vampire hunter, but in order to decode the map, you needed the location of the hunters sword, which you got out of me using some very dirty tricks. Assuming you found the sword, you must have found the cure, and yet you're all still vampires, which means something went wrong. [Aside to April] What are you doing?
AApril
You asked me to take notes.
I wasn't being literal, darling. But now that you mention it, a flow chart would be nice, which means index cards and push pins. Go fetch. [April hustles out of the room]
You're wasting your time. We don't know anything.
So you just gave up? I though you'd do anything to save Elena, even if it meant taking the cure yourself. So you could grow old and die with her. [to Elena] Why do you look so surprised? I'm missing something. What is it?
Caroline
They broke up, ok? Now let us go.
Broke up? Wait, I'm confused. I thought Elena was your epic love, Stefan. [Pause] I asked you what happened, you have to tell me.
She slept with Damon. [Elena looks shocked Stefan knows this, and then with realization, glares at Caroline, who tries to avoid her gaze]
So, vampire Elena is a trollop who likes bad boys, which explains why Stefan reeks of alcohol. But what it doesn't explain is why sweet, loving, innocent Elena could be so heartless towards Stefan. How could she hurt you like that? Answer, please.
She didn't know it at the time, but she was sired to Damon.
A sire bond. Fascinating. And what do you think about that, Elena.
I think you're sad...and bored...and in desperate need of a hobby.
You're hiding something. 'Fess up.
I didn't sleep with Damon because of the sire bond. I slept with Damon because I'm in love with him.
[Everyone at the table, including Elena, looks surprised at what she just said]
Caroline
What does any of this have to do with the stupid cure?
You're right. We got off point. Stefan, how do I find the cure? Unless you'd rather talk about Damon and Elena all day.
There's a professor. He knows where the cure is.
Thank you. And, uh, where do I find this professor?
Still glued to your seats? Ooh, it's thick with tension in here. Let's spice things up a bit. Elena, Truth or Dare?
We're done playing your stupid games, Rebekah.
Truth or Dare, Elena? You're compelled. Answer.
I dare you to tell Stefan the truth about Damon.
Caroline
Seriously?!?!?
Being with Damon makes me happy.
Makes you happy? [scoffs] Clowns make you happy, Elena. Dig a little deeper.
When I'm with him...it feels unpredictable like...like I'm free.
And how do you feel when you're with Stefan?
Caroline
Stop.
[glibly] She can't. She's compelled.
Lately, I feel like I'm a project, like I'm a problem that needs to be fixed. [Stefan looks at her] I think I make him sad, and I can't be with someone like that because...when he looks at me, all he sees is a broken toy. [Rebekah smiles smugly at Stefan until he looks away. She then turns back to Elena and leans in]
Do you still love Stefan?
Are you still in love with Stefan?
[Stands and turns to Stefan]Did that hurt, having someone you love drive a dagger through your heart?
[Angrily moves next to Stefan's chair and squats down to get closer to him] Did...that...hurt?
Welcome to the last 900 years of my life.
[Gilbert House: Caroline enters through the back door. She finds Tyler in the kitchen.]
Caroline
[Sees Tyler taking a cup from the top cabinet] [To Tyler] You're still here? What are you doing?
Gloating. [Pours himself a drink]
[Approaches Caroline and Tyler] [To Caroline] Hello, Caroline.
Caroline
[Looks at Klaus and then turns to Tyler] [To Tyler] Come home. Don't stoop to his level.
[To Caroline] He destroyed my life. I plan on being present for every second of his misery until I can kill him myself. [Sips from his drink]
Caroline
Fine. You can gloat and multitask. This place is a disaster. Starting with a horrific burnt corpse. [Opens the door of the lower cabinet, pulls out a table cloth, and closes the door of the lower cabinet]
[Caroline and Tyler use the table cloth to cover up Kol's body, with Klaus watching on.]
[To Caroline] Tyler's mother is dead. So is my brother. We're even. Call Bonnie and get her to let me out of here.
Caroline
I will never, ever, help you.
How quickly you forget the part where I saved Tyler from the misery of being a werewolf. Or the night your mother invited me into her home to save the life of her precious daughter.
Caroline
How delusional are you? You killed his mother. And let's not forget that we're standing in a house where Elena's aunt Jenna used to live. Or did you think that your charm would make us forget how you killed her, too? You know what? No, I am not going to engage in this. You are not even worth the calories I burn talking to you.
[Klaus vamp-speeds to grab a nearby floor lamp and plunges it into Caroline's stomach.]
[Klaus swings Caroline over to his side and bites her neck. Caroline falls to the floor.]
[Turns to Tyler] [To Tyler] Now, that was definitely worth the calories.
[Gilbert House: Tyler sits Caroline down on the sofa.]
Caroline
[To Tyler] Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Oh, my god! Oh, my god!
Hey. Hey, look at me. Look at me. I can fix this.
Caroline
How? The only thing that can heal me is his blood. Oh, my god! Oh, my god!
[Caroline nods at Tyler.]
[Gets up and faces Klaus] [To Klaus] She'll die if you don't heal her.
Okay. [Bites into his wrist and holds out his arms, palms up] Beg me to save her life.
Is this what you want? To remind me that I'm powerless against you? Fine. You win. I'm nothing. Now save her. Please.
I'm sorry, mate. I didn't quite catch that.
See, now I think you're just telling me what I wanna hear. I mean, you did call me pathetic earlier. And wouldn't it be more pathetic of me to help now, knowing that hours ago, you announced your plan to kill me in a manner in which you're debating because you want it to have a certain amount of flair? I'm just asking.
I'll be your slave again. I'll do whatever you want. Just help her.
Caroline
[To Tyler] Get me out of here. I can't even look at him.
[Gets Caroline up] Come on. [Carries Caroline away, with Klaus watching on]
[Gilbert House: Caroline is lying on Elena's bed with Tyler by her side.]
Caroline
[To Tyler] It's getting worse. I'm sorry.
No, it's my fault. I'm sorry.
Caroline
No, you didn't do any of this.
I unsired the hybrids and turned them on Klaus. I should've just left it alone.
Caroline
You freed them, Tyler. People put their faith in you because you're a leader. Don't forget that.
[Klaus is standing in the living room when Tyler carries Caroline into the living room and lays her down on the floor. Klaus turns to Caroline and Tyler.]
[To Klaus] You wanna be in control, Klaus? Here. Now you get to be in control of her life. If you want her to die, fine. But then you can sit here and watch her die yourself.
[Tyler leaves the house. Caroline looks up at Klaus, who approaches her.]
[To Caroline] Nothing personal, love. But if I cure you, that means victory for him. [Crouches down next to Caroline] Don't worry. It won't be long now.
[Gilbert House: Caroline is lying on the sofa, breathing raspingly. Klaus stands across the room.]
Caroline
[To Klaus] If you don't feed me your blood, I'll die.
Then you'll die, and Tyler will have learned his lesson the hard way.
Caroline
How could you do this to him? To his mom? To me?
I'm a thousand years old. Call it boredom.
Caroline
I don't believe you.
Fine. Then maybe it's because I'm pure evil, and I can't help myself.
Caroline
No, it's because you were hurt. Which means that there's a part of you that is human.
[Klaus approaches her and sits on the table next to the sofa.]
How could you possibly think that?
Caroline
Because I've seen it. Because– I've caught myself wishing that I could forget all the horrible things that you've done.
Caroline
I know that you're in love with me. And anyone capable of love is capable of being saved.
Caroline
I guess I'll never know. [Starts to convulse]
[Klaus lifts Caroline into a sitting position, sits behind her, bites into his wrist, and puts it to her mouth. Caroline starts drinking. Klaus smooths her hair as she regains strength and continues to drink.]
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