The Vampire Diaries Recap: “It’s some twisted Cinderella fetish is what it is.”

by Vampire Renee:

The Vampire Diaries | 03×14 – Dangerous Liaisons
Original Air Date: February 9^th–2012

Overview:  Elena attends a formal ball at Klaus’ newly renovated mansion and learns of a horrifying plan that could lead to numerous deaths.

Favorite Quote: “It’s some twisted Cinderella fetish is what it is.” –Caroline

Bonus Favorite Quote: “No, I’m mad at you because I love you.” –Damon

Likes:

• Elijah to the rescue (for once) when Elena almost gets bitten by Rebekah in the parking lot of the hospital.
• Klaus going off on Rebekah for going after Elena while they are getting all ‘vamped’ up for the party, and his talk with his mother that is both stern and loving.
• The dress and note Klaus sent to Caroline – someone’s feelings are showing again.
• The look on Damon’s face when he sees Elena in her dress for the first time – that same look he had when he saw her coming down the stairs at the Miss Mystic Falls pageant.
• Elena, Damon and Stefan in a row to escort Elena into the dance –  aren’t triangles fun?
• Klaus seeing Caroline in the dress – time stopped.
• Damon stepping in the way of Elena to protect her and then ask her to dance – ‘it is tradition’ not only for them but in general.
• Klaus playing charming with Caroline while dancing and trying to be nice to her while bringing up the dress and bracelet both from him.
• Elijah is just as cautious and curious about this meeting of Elena and Esther as everyone is seems to be.
• Klaus admits to Caroline that he ‘fancies her’, but is kind of shut down and doesn’t really give up — he overrules Tyler because of the sire bond, but shows his passion for drawing and painting. Wanting to take her anywhere she desires but all the niceties run low.
• Damon tells Elena that he loves her – that’s the problem?? Really?
• Damon stopping Kol from trying to hurt Matt but seems it’s all about the problems tonight.
• Caroline sees the box that the bracelet arrived in on her bed, but instead there is a drawing in its place — of her and a horse.
• Drinking like nothing else matters — Damon has returned.

Dislikes:

• Alaric in the hospital, and Matt is there to be the very supportive — but out of the loop.
• That Caroline’s dad got into Tyler’s head about ‘fixing him’ away from everyone and by himself.
• Rebekah inviting Matt to the ball in front of Elena and Caroline at the grill.
• Elena being told that in order to see Esther that she must be alone — without her escorts.
• Elena being spun and bumped into Stefan while Caroline and Matt also Rebekah and Damon end up dancing – talk about tension.
• Stefan willing to stand down while Elena goes to talk to Esther, and ‘disabling’ Damon in the process.
• Rebekah thinking that killing Matt will be the stab in the back that Elena deserves.
• Kol really itching to kill something — and by something meaning Matt – talk about impatient, despite Rebekah changing her mind about it all.
• Stefan accusing Damon of caring too much and getting in the way of the ‘plan’ – maybe the problem is Stefan doesn’t care enough.
• Elena lying to Elijah, who has always seemed to sided with her and the team, and allows him to drink of the magic – but doesn’t seem like much of a drink.
• That Elijah, despite his morals, might be doomed to the fate of death when one of the others dies.
• Stefan is as heartless as ever when it comes to his allies and the people that trust him.
• Elena trying to coax some feeling out of Stefan – he’s dead inside, no pun intended.
• Rebekah trying to play nice with Matt but then thinks she should have gone through with it.
• Damon and Rebekah getting it on – wrong on so many levels, stop being around girls that used to like/love your brother might help.

WTF:

• Esther knows of a way to undo the vampire curse, but needs Elena’s assistance to kill Klaus with magic.  But it will take time – by linking them as one. She feels as a mother that she created them, so it’s her duty to kill them.  Now that’s a mother’s love for you.

Next Episode: February 16^th–2012

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