Stefan's Christmas Eve dinner with Caroline is crashed by Damon and Sybil, and things quickly take a dark and twisted turn. Meanwhile, in a series of flashbacks to Stefan's past, Cade's attempt to entice him with his mysterious agenda leaves Stefan faced with an unimaginable decision.

Cast: Paul Wesley, Ian Somerhalder, Kat Graham, Candice King, Zach Roerig, Matthew Davis, Michael Malarkey, Samuel Goergen, Joel Gretsch, Kristen Gutoskie, Lucky Harmon, Skylar Morgan Jones, Nathalie Kelley, Wolé Parks