In Season 1, Episode 15, "A Few Good Men," Alaric is still searching for answers about his wife's death, particularly because Damon seems to be the responsible party. At the same time, it looks ...

This moment became even more significant when, later, Alaric and Elena found out that this was the moment when Elena realized ...

Alaric, and Caroline). Inside a secluded room in the mansion, where Bonnie traps Katherine with a spell, the Salvatores corner her, and Damon drives a stake through her back using a crossbow.

The school prepares for a dance and Elena receives disturbing messages from Klaus. Damon and Alaric chaperone the dance in an attempt to stay a step ahead of him.

Elena is determined to learn more about her birth mother, but is not prepared for what she finds. Damon and Alaric take part in a fundraising bachelor auction.