Many fans consider this episode the true beginning of the romance between Elena Gilbert and Damon Salvatore.
: Elena, Damon, and Bonnie eventually find him, and the episode ends with Stefan being locked in the Salvatore cellar to detox and desiccate. The "Delena" Turning Point The_vampire_diares_1x19
: He kidnaps a contestant named Amber Bradley, taking her to the woods where he struggles with the urge to kill her. He eventually feeds on her, a moment described by viewers as "heartbreaking and horrifying". Many fans consider this episode the true beginning
: After secretly drinking human blood, Stefan becomes increasingly volatile and loses control during the pageant. and Bonnie eventually find him