Things We Lost in the Fire

what happens

With the traumatic effects of the Phoenix stone taking a toll on his brother, Stefan attempts to help Damon regain his grip on reality, while secretly struggling with his own experience in the stone. Elsewhere, Matt and Bonnie deal with the fallout after Julian and his men take over Mystic Falls, leading Matt to spiral out of control and into trouble with an officer named Penny. Meanwhile, Tyler returns to town for Alaric's baby shower and Caroline makes an upsetting discovery involving Alaric and his future plan for the babies.

who made it

directed

Paul Wesley

written

Melinda Hsu Taylor

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Nina Dobrev as Elena Gilbert / Katherine Pierce
• Michael Trevino as Tyler Lockwood
• Scarlett Hefner as Nora Hildegard
• Todd Lasance as Julian
• Ana Nogueira as Officer Penny Ares
• Evan Gamble as Henry
• Euseph Messiah as Ellis