'The Vampire Diaries' takes a swipe at Stephenie Meyer's Twilight

Damon stepped up his game this week on 'The Vampire Diaries'. Perhaps he picked up some pointers from the coach he killed last week?

He starts out by sneaking into Stefan's dreams, sending him into a nightmare about his older brother killing Elena. There is a great exchange where the stab each other, which is noteworthy because it proves that we need to see more of Stefan's abs. He also tells Caroline a "secret" about Stefan, knowing that it will get back to Elena. Because he tells her he wants it to after he tells her that he's going to kill her eventually. Anyway, the secret is that Katherine chose him and Stefan filled her head with lies so she broke up with him. Which Elena says sounds awfully one sided, no matter how convinced her best friend Bonnie is.

The whole gang is focused on the Founders Party, where Elena's loaned some family heirlooms for a display, including a pocket watch much to Jeremy's annoyance. He may even be more annoyed about the watch than he is about Vicky going to the party as Ty's date. But it's hard to tell since Jeremy always seems more than a little annoyed. Annoyed or inebriated. Vicky is thrilled, until Ty sneaks her past his mayoral family. Even she had to see that coming.

Zach aligns with Stefan after Damon chokes him for asking too many questions. It seems vervain is not just protective when worn, but can weaken a vamp when ingested. Like in scotch, which Stefan spikes and Damon refuses to drink. Or champagne, which Damon also refuses to drink. Besides, Damon is doing his best to seem charming and harmless to Elena by apologizing to her for trying to kiss her. He chalks it up to a familial history of sibling rivalry, but Elena isn't interested in being what the boys fight over. She is more interested in learning more about Stefan, but he's not exactly talking.

Caroline doesn't want to talk either, at least not when Elena sees the various bite marks Damon has left on her. Elena confronts Damon and then apologizes to Stefan. But when Stefan isn't the least surprised in his brother's behavior, she becomes more guarded. He asks her to trust him and she points out that trust needs to be earned. It doesn't go much further before Stefan excuses himself to follow Damon. Who is more than a little irritated that Caroline let her injuries slip to Elena. He tells her he's over her and digs in for a good meal when he collapses and Stefan appears out of the shadows, informing his brother that he knew he couldn't spike his drink...so he spiked Caroline's. And then flies Damon home and locks him in the VErvain grow room while he is too week to fight back.

I has been wondering when all the adult figures would become more than vague presences that were sometimes mentioned but only rarely seen. Tonight, we found out Jenna has an ex that she hates and isn't quite over yet, named Logan. Also, Ty's parent's are elitist snobs and Caroline's mom is a cop while her dad is in Memphis with Steven. Oh, and after 5 bodies have shown up drained of all blood, they know "They" are back and they want Jeremy's pocket watch for something.

Other points of interest:

Damon: What's so special about this Bella girl? And Edward is SO whipped. I miss Anne Rice...she had it right.
 
Caroline: How come you don't sparkle?

Zach's Vervain grow room looked like an illegal marijuana operation.

Bonnie can light candles with her mind!


So, how mad were you about the Twilight blast? How thrilled were you with the Anne Rice shout out?